Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department

The Deer Park FD was alerted to a vehicle fire in the vicinity of Deer Park Ave & Whiteoak St upon arrival a 2008 Dodge Ram was found fully involved. As members were in the process of extinguishing the vehicle the gas tank ruptured creating a huge fireball. Engine 1411 switched to foam operation and extinguished the fire in short time thereafter. Engine 147 supplied 1411 with additional water. There were no injuries and the Department responded with 2 Engines, 2 Ambulances, 3 Chiefs and 2 Safety Officers. In addition while operating at this alarm the Department was activated for 2 EMS runs.

The Deer Park Fire Department was activated for a structure fire at 11:28pm last night. Upon arrival units were confronted with heavy fire conditions on all levels of the residence it was confirmed all occupants were out. Units 1-4-7 and 1414 attempted an offensive attack but the roof started collapsing. Quint 1414 and Tower Ladder 1410 were put into operation for defensive attack. 1 civilian was injured and transported. Deer Park responded with 3 engines, Quint, Tower Ladder, 2 Ambulances, 2 Chiefs, 3 Safety Officers. Mutual aid assist for RIT from Dix Hills and a standby engine from Wyandanch Fire Company, Suffolk County Police and Town of Babylon Fire Marshalls. Photo credit: Brian Thomas

We would like to thank Ex-Captain/Legislator Tom Donnelly for swearing in Ex-Chief Anthony Macaluso on his re-elected position of fire commissioner and Ex-Chief Tom Richardson on becoming the chairman of the board. The chiefs look forward to working with the board of fire commissioners satisfying the needs of the community and our members in the upcoming year.

The Deer Park Fire Department is requesting if you have a fire hydrant in front of or near your house or business that you clear it. Thank you and stay safe!

In the early morning hours the Deer Park Fire Department was alerted for a structure fire. Upon arrival it was found to be a faulty flue pipe to the burner in the house. The carbon monoxide CO detector went off alerting the family that something was wrong. This had a happy ending. If you don’t have them get them, Smoke and CO Detectors Save Lives!

The Deer Park Fire Department is preparing for the impending storm. We will be there for you as always. We ask that you take the time to prep as well. Please take the time to read our safety slides to reduce the risks when shoveling. Stay Safe!

The Deer Park Fire Department was activated on Friday evening for a motor vehicle overturn with an entrapment. Upon the arrival of our units, dispatchers were updated notifying them that it was a two car motor vehicle accident with negative overturn. The drivers side door of one vehicle needed to be popped open with our electric spreaders. Our EMS crew transported one patient to a local hospital and units were released within half an hour. Photos courtesy of: JTCPhotography

The Deer Park Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. In 2020 our members responded to 3,365 calls for aid. We would like to thank everyone for their support and most importantly thank our members for being dedicated to serving all of you.

The Deer Park Fire Department would like to thank Ocean State Job Lot CEO Marc Perlman and his local store Manager Jason Grandeo for their donation of masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial wipes and hand wipes equating to a pallet of materials worth $6k to help us during this COVID pandemic. This is the second large donation they have made to us since the beginning. Thank you for caring about your Community!

Happy Kwanza to the Deer Park community.