West Islip Fire Department Rescue Squad

Line Officers

• Captain: Matthew Mallimo

• 1st Lieutenant: Joseph Faust

• 2nd Lieutenant: Michael Sokol

• Treasurer: Vincent DeCarlo

• Secretary: Keith Fasano

Overview

The West Islip Fire Department Rescue Squad responds to approximately 1,800 to 2,000 emergency medical calls annually, providing lifesaving care to residents and visitors throughout the West Islip community. The squad is composed of a dedicated team of approximately 20 rescue-only members and 40 dual-certified firefighter/EMS personnel.

The Rescue Squad is a New York State Certified Advanced Life Support (ALS) Agency, delivering high-quality pre-hospital care under the latest EMS protocols and guidelines.

Certified Medical Providers

The Rescue Squad includes members certified under the following New York State EMS credentials:

• Emergency Medical Technician – Defibrillator (EMT-D)

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Critical Care (AEMT-CC)

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (AEMT-P)

• Physician – On-Scene Medical Control

These professionals are trained to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, from trauma and cardiac arrest to respiratory and pediatric emergencies. Their efforts ensure that patients receive timely and expert medical care at the scene and en route to the hospital.

Local Area Hospitals

Patients transported by the West Islip Fire Department Rescue Squad may be taken to any of the following local medical centers, depending on medical necessity and location:

• Good Samaritan University Hospital
  1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795
  Phone: (516) 661-3000

• South Shore University Hospital
  301 Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706
  Phone: (516) 968-3000

• Stony Brook University Hospital
  Stony Brook, NY 11794
  Phone: (516) 444-2701