During the weekend of April 18-19, 2026, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will host its annual RecruitNY campaign, where volunteer fire and EMS departments across the state of New York will welcome the public to experience what it’s like to be a volunteer firefighter and EMT.
 
The West Islip Fire Department is proud to partner with FASNY to support the crucial goal of ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 11, 2026, at approximately 5:40 AM, the West Islip Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire in the area of Thadeus Lane and Church Lane.

Upon arrival, 3rd Assistant Chief Ryan Broderick confirmed a working fire and requested the activation of the mutual aid assignment. The fire was located in a 20x30 detached utility shed. First-due crews quickly stretched hose lines ... (Full Story & Photos)

THE DANGERS OF MULCH FIRES

WHY MULCH FIRES HAPPEN:
THE RISKS:
1. Improper Disposal of Cigarettes
2. Spontaneous Combustion - High Heat + Decomposition
3. Electrical Sparks

HOW TO PREVENT MULCH FIRES:
Properly dispose of smoking materials, use ashreceptacles.
Avoid piling mulch too high (keep it under 4 inches)
Water mulch regularly, especially in hot, dry weather Use non-combustible material (gravel, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On February 24th 2026, the West Islip Fire Department responded on mutual aid to the West Babylon Fire Department for a working structure fire at the Fairfield apartment complex.

Due to the fire’s location in the rear of the complex, access was limited, requiring coordinated operations from multiple sides of the building. Crews assisted with fire suppression efforts and supported interior operations ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, 02/20/2026 at approximately 1506 hours—shortly after responding to a confirmed vehicle fire—the West Islip Fire Department was activated for a reported residential structure fire in the area of Gladstone Ave and Fourth St.

A Bay Shore Fire Department Ex-Chief who was in close proximity to the incident arrived on scene and confirmed a smoke condition within the structure to responding units.

Upon ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, 02/08/26, the West Islip Fire Department was activated for mutual aid to the Babylon Fire Department for a reported structure fire. Babylon units arrived and subsequently transmitted a working structure fire.

Babylon Fire Department command reported a fire in a two-story, peaked-roof private dwelling, with fire showing in the rear of the structure. While en route, Babylon FD requested ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, 02/07/26 at approximately 0646 hours, the West Islip Fire Department was activated for a reported vehicle fire in the area of the Sunrise Highway service road and Udall Road.
Upon arrival, 3rd Assistant Chief Ryan Broderick confirmed a fully involved vehicle fire. Additional units responded and crews quickly went to work, stretching hose lines to extinguish the fire while simultaneously ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday 02/06/26 at approximately 1426 hours, the West Islip Fire Department was activated for a reported motor vehicle accident involving an overturn with possible ejection in the area of the Robert Moses Causeway and Ocean Parkway. Due to the initial report, Suffolk County Police Department placed their Aviation Unit on standby.

Upon arrival, crews confirmed a single vehicle overturned with negative ... (Full Story & Photos)