East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company Inc.

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of our Junior Fire Company. Our junior firefighters are the future of our fire company with many of our current members being previous junior firefighters. Did you know that 3 out of the 4 current chiefs were junior firefighter's themselves? We are always looking for new junior firefighters. We offer an excellent program for those who are between the ages of 12-16, inclusive. In addition to learning basic firefighting techniques, these Junior Firefighters are taught CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and Basic First-Aid. Junior Firefighters are allowed to Join the Fire Company as regular firefighters at the age of 17 after completing at least 6 months of rigorous training as a Junior Firefighter. To join, please visit: https://www.eastfarmingdalefd.org/page/recruitment

This afternoon at 2:16 PM (2nd time in less than a week), we responded to the Walmart parking lot for 2 vehicles on fire. Engine 1-5-2 responded first due and made a quick knockdown with the assistance of Engine 1-5-1, 1-5-6, & 1-5-7. Also on scene were Fire Police 1-5-12 & 1-5-16, Ambulance 1-5-9, First Responder 1-5-80, and Assistant Chief 1-5-32 & 1-5-33. All units were under the command of Chief of Department Duane Welliver. : TNT Fire Photos

This morning at 10:20 AM, Tower Ladder 1-5-5 and Chief of Department Duane Welliver stood by at South Farmingdale Fire Department's HQ while they operated at a working fire.

Thank you for all the kind comments and messages, our volunteers truly appreciate it. We enjoyed seeing you all today. From our family to yours, we hope you have a Happy, Healthy, and Safe Holiday Season! "Thank you all, it means so much to us to see tradition still remained and made us smile. We couldn’t ask for anything more during these rough times this year. " "On behalf of my family. I would like to wish each and every one of the men and Women that make up East Farmingdale fire district a healthy and happy holiday season. We appreciate everything you do for our community. You made these kids day. They are fire engine chasers. Just like I was. Thank you for your service"

Santa's still coming to town at 9 AM today! As a reminder we have to make the following changes due to COVID-19: Our volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves while handing out individually wrapped candy canes. Santa will remain on our fire apparatus for his safety and will be unable to take pictures.... We ask that if you are standing out in the street to please follow all CDC guidelines. This includes wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth completely. NO MASK = NO CANDY CANE! If you feel sick or have tested positive for COVID-19, please wave from inside your house, we will leave the candy canes outside your door.

Here's a holiday message from our Chief of Department Duane Welliver.

Due to technical difficulties, we had to cancel our live stream. Santa did arrive at 8 PM to light our tree.

This evening at 6:50 PM, we responded to a reported commercial building fire (General Alarm) at 120 Schmitt Blvd. Upon the arrival of our first units, it was determined to be burning debris to the rear of a building on Gazza Blvd. Engine 1-5-2 & Tower Ladder 1-5-5 responded first due and extinguished the fire with the assistance of Engine 1-5-1, Ladder 1-5-15, Heavy Rescue 1-5-4, Ambulance 1-5-29, First Responder 1-5-80, Fire Police 1-5-12 & 1-5-16, and Assistant Chief 1-5-31, 1-5-32, & 1-5-33. All units were under the command of Chief of Department Duane Welliver.