Center Moriches Fire Department

Good morning Center Moriches !! This morning Center Moriches Firefighters will be helping Santa make his annual Santa run starting at 9am. Santa will be visiting as many streets as possible, especially those not covered by the parade this past Saturday.... Due to Covid19 restrictions and to help keep everyone safe we will not be making any stops to hand out candy canes.

The Officers and Members of the Center Moriches Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year. Thank you for your continued support !

Center Moriches Fire Department's Annual "Santa Run" Sunday December 20th Center Moriches Firefighters will be helping Santa make his annual Santa run this Sunday starting at 9am. Santa will be visiting as many streets as possible, especially those not covered by the parade this past Saturday. Due to Covid19 restrictions, to keep everyone safe we will not be making any stops to hand out candy canes.

Ho Ho Hoooo .. follow Santa live as CM Firefighters escort Santa around Center Moriches ! Here is a Glympse of my location: https://glympse.com/0ABN-GV8P

Center Moriches FD Holiday Parade of Lights Convoy Good morning Center Moriches !! Tonight’s the night we have all been waiting for. The Center Moriches Fire Department will be hosting the Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Convoy starting at 6pm. While the weather looks gloomy right now, Santa has promised that by this afternoon things will clear up and he is ready to spread the holiday cheer and the magic of Christmas to all the girls and boys of Center Moriches. ... The Holiday Parade of Lights is a timeless family tradition and the unofficial start to the holiday season when firefighters escort Santa Claus into town ! This year due to COVID-19 restrictions and concerns, the Center Moriches Fire Department will not be hosting a traditional Holiday Parade of Lights down Main Street. This year’s Parade of Lights will be a Holiday Parade of Lights Convoy Rather than having the community gather along Main Street to watch the parade we will bring the parade to the community, keeping everyone safe and sound in their homes. The Holiday Parade of Lights will be a scaled-down parade from those in the past and will follow a pre-determined route throughout Center Moriches. If your street is not on the parade route, you can safely watch the parade from your vehicle by going to a street near your home. Please remember to park far enough off the side of the road to allow our emergency vehicles guide Santa along his way. You will be able to follow Santa progress live on any smartphone or computer during the parade thanks to Santa's GPS Tracker as he is escorted by Center Moriches Firefighters around the community. A link to the Santa tracker will be posted for everyone at 5:45pm During the parade there will be sporadic road closures as Firefighters safely escort Santa around town. If you happen to get stuck at one of these temporary road closures, please be patient it will only be for a few minutes. Once the parade starts, Santa will not be making any stops along the parade route. Experience the wonder, joy and magic of the Center Moriches Fire Department Holiday Parade of Lights while staying safe and healthy at your home. If you have an emergency, please remember to dial 911. Our emergency vehicles will always have full access to any area of town. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please e-mail [email protected] Please remember to stay safe tonight and follow all CDC guidelines regarding face coverings and social distancing. Help us get the word out and SHARE this with all your friends !

At the Annual Membership Meeting of the Center Moriches Fire Department elections were held for the department officers for the year 2021. The election results are in !! William Schilling, Chief of the Department... Phil Masterson, 1st Assistant Chief Brian Deedy, 2nd Assistant Chief Justin Avolio, Department Secretary John Bearese, Department Treasurer William Mullane, Department Financial Secretary Julio Casiano, Sergeant-at-Arms John Fleischmann, Department Chaplain Congratulations and good luck to all of our 2021 Department Officers !!

CM Firefighters remind you to Change Your Clock..... Change Your Battery Sunday November 1, 2020 is the end of Daylight Savings Time. The Center Moriches Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives, changing the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Changing smoke alarm and carbon monoxide batteries at least twice per year is one of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce these tragic deaths and inj...uries. In fact, working smoke alarms nearly cut in half the risk of dying in a home fire. Additionally, the Center Moriches Fire Chiefs recommends replacing your smoke alarms every 10 years. If you have recently purchased one of the new 10-year battery life smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarm take this time to test your detectors to make sure they are functioning properly. A working smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm can give your family the extra seconds you need to get out of a home fire safely.

Congressman Zeldin visits Center Moriches Fire Department This afternoon Congressman Lee Zeldin visited the Center Moriches Fire Department to meet with Firefighters and EMS providers. Congressman Zeldin helped to secure two federal grants for the Center Moriches Fire District.... The first grant totaling $191,609.52 was used to purchase a total of 36 state-of-the-art self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs for firefighters, replacing their outdated equipment. The new SCBAs will offer a wide array of advanced safety features to increase the safety and well-being of firefighters. The 36 new units will include new face masks, an air cylinder, spare backpacks and one spare cylinders for each firefighter. The second grant awarded was a regional grant totaling $446,818.18, and will be shared between the Center Moriches FD, Mastic Beach and Brookhaven fire departments to upgrade emergency communications equipment. Most of the existing radio equipment used by the three agencies are fifteen to twenty years old and do not meet current industry standards and necessary capabilities. The funding will be used to replace outdated, mobile and portable radio equipment with new radio equipment that will improve response capabilities and interoperability during emergency calls. The federal funding is being awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant helps fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, and other first responders receive the necessary equipment, vehicles, training, and other resources needed to ensure public safety.

The Fire District Election Results Are In On Tuesday December 8th, the annual elections of the Center Moriches Fire District took place. The results of the elections are as follows as submitted by the District Secretary.... There were 268 votes cast. Paul Fremgen defeated Joseph Gonzalez 223 votes to 41 votes with 3 void votes and 1 write in. This was for the remainder of a five-year vacant term. Mike Schlosberg who was unopposed received 237 votes, 28 voids votes and 3 write ins for his 5 year term.

Auto Accident Shuts Down Sunrise Highway At 7:27pm, Center Moriches Firefighters and EMTs were dispatched to an auto accident with injuries west bound on Sunrise Highway just west of Wading River Road. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and found 2 vehicles in the middle of the highway. While EMTs treated the injured, Firefighters worked to secure the vehicles. CMFD Fire Police assisted Suffolk County Police by diverting the west bound traffic off the highway at the Wading ...River Road exit. One occupant was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Sunrise highway was reopened within 20 minutes.

Center Moriches Fire Department Holiday Parade of Lights, Our Tradition Continues, But With A Twist ... The Center Moriches Fire Department Holiday Parade of Lights is a timeless family tradition and the unofficial start to the holiday season when firefighters escort Santa Claus into town! Due to COVID-19 restrictions and concerns, the Center Moriches Fire Department will not be hosting a traditional Holiday Parade of Lights.... This year’s Parade of Lights will be a Holiday Parade of Lights Convoy Rather than having thousands of spectators gather along Main Street to watch the parade we will bring the parade to you, keeping everyone safe in their homes. The Holiday Parade of Lights will be a scaled-down parade from those in the past and will follow a predetermined route throughout Center Moriches. If your street is not on the parade route you can safely watch the parade from your vehicle by going to a street near your home. You will also be able to follow Santa progress live on any smartphone or computer during the parade with Santa's GPS Tracker as he is escorted by Center Moriches Firefighters around the community. Experience the wonder, joy and magic of the Center Moriches Fire Department Holiday Parade of Lights while staying safe and healthy at your home. Help us get the word out and share with all your friends ! Find all the information on the Holiday Parade of Lights Convoy including the parade route by going to the Center Moriches FD website at www.centermorichesfd.com and CLICKING on the banner on the top of the page.

October 28, has been dedicated as National First Responders Day. Today we recognize the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes. Firefighters, police, paramedics, and EMT’s often put their lives and safety second when it comes to an emergency. We should all be grateful that these community members can continue to be counted on when we need them the most!

Congratulations to all of our 2020 Fire Prevention poster contest winners from the Clayton Huey Elementary School ...

CM Firefighters train at Suffolk County Fire Academy Each year firefighters from the Center Moriches Fire Department attend live fire training at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank. Last night Firefighters from the Center Moriches Fire Department took part in the Taxpayer drill.... Fire Academy instructors work with Firefighters who take part in several hands-on evolutions. These evolutions are designed to prepare firefighters to respond to fires inside a commercial building such as a shopping center. These trainings help to build teamwork as well as test the firefighter's skills during live fire conditions.

CM Firefighters Visit Strabright Children’s Center... Center Moriches Firefighters spent the day at the Starbright Children's Center on North Ocean Ave as part of Fire Prevention week. The children got to visit with firefighters and learned fire safety tips. Children also had a chance to explore all the equipment firefighters brought with them.

CM Firefighters take part in National Faith and Blue event On Friday October 9th the Harbor Church located at 25 Frowein Road held a Faith and Blue event, part of a national event to bring together law enforcement officers and the community they protect and serve. There were games for the kids, demonstrations from SCPD K9 Unit and a pig roast for all to enjoy.... Center Moriches Firefighters and EMTs were also at the event with an engine and ambulance to show their support.

Fire Prevention Week is a GREAT time to test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms

Keep Kids Safe In The Kitchen ...

In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy. Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out. Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to f...ind. Close doors behind you as you leave this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building. See more

During Fire Prevention week, keep you children interested in fire safety. Take a trip to Sparky’s Firehouse and try one of his interactive games