Mutual Aid to Dix Hills

The Deer Park Fire Department was activated for a mutual aid structure fire to the Dix Hills Fire Department at aprox. 10:00 pm last night. The crew of Quint 1-4-14 assisted with the extinguishment of the fire upon arrival. While on scene, Dix Hills command requested another crew from Deer Park due to the extent of the fire and size of the structure. The Deer Park Fire Department responded with quint 1-4-14, 1-4-11, as well as first assistant chief ken rios and chief of department robert macaluso. Both of the crews were back in service at 1:15 am.

Supporting the community

The Deer Park Fire Department supported a fundraiser for the Dance Workshop of Deer Park. Thank you to all involved and thank you for cleaning the rig of 1-4-6.

Mutual Aid to North Babylon

Last week our department assisted North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company in a residential house fire. We responded with the crew from Quint 1-4-14, and the Chief of the department Robert Macaluso. All crews quickly extinguished the fire.

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Video by: Anthony Zaccaro

Scam Alert – Beware

It has come to our attention that people from our area and throughout Long Island are being solicited to buy shirts from a company for their local fire departments. We at the Deer Park Fire Department would NEVER text you to buy anything. Please help us report this company and be vigilant as this is a SCAM. If you have any questions please reach out to us at:
info@deerparkfd.org

Fire on Grand Blvd

On Sunday morning our department was activated for a residential structure fire on Grand Boulevard. Upon arrival of Chief of Department Robert Macaluso, he quickly transmitted a working fire with an occupant within. After the Chief donned his scba, he was met at the front door by the homeowner. The Chief of the Department gave a size up of a 2 story private dwelling with fire showing on the first floor exposure 1,2 corner. Being our mutual aid company North Babylon Fire Company was on an alarm, their engine and our department apparatus was on scene within minutes making an aggressive attack on the fire. The fire appeared to be in the basement of the structure which lead to fire spread on all three floors. All crews did an exceptional job battling this working fire with the extreme heat temperatures. Units on scene pulled 3 1 3/4 handlines, used multiple ground ladders to gain access to all the floors to check for fire and victims. The fire was put under control within 45 minutes of the alarm. Thank you to our mutual aid departments for bringing this fire under control which consisted of North Babylon Fire Company, Wyandanch Fire Company, Dix Hills Fire Department, West Islip Fire Department, Bethpage Fire Department and Wyandanch Wheatley Heights Ambulance, including 75 Fire/EMS personnel. The scene was under the command of Chief of Department Robert Macaluso and was turned over to Town of Babylon Fire Marshal’s office and Suffolk County Police Arson Squad.

Fire Safety Day

Fire safety day turns everyday kids into everyday heroes!

Thursday, July 1st, 2022 Chief of Department Macaluso and the crew of 1-4-6 gave more than 150 children a hands-on fire safety lesson at the Learning Experience Academy of Early Education.

The safety day is designed to teach children that the best way to stay safe is to prevent a fire from starting. And, if there is a fire, to act quickly in a way that will minimize their chance of harm.

These lessons, along with other fun, engaging and educational activities, help parents and teachers of Deer Park have meaningful and vital fire safety conversations with children and students.

Thank you to all that attended.

Congratulations Chief Richardson

The Deer Park Fire Departments Chief’s Office and its members would like to congratulate Chief Thomas Richardson on his retirement from (FDNY) as Chief of the Department. Chief Richardson serves as our commissioner and is a Ex-Chief of the Deer Park Fire Department. Thank you Chief for everything you have done, and best wishes on your retirement!
 
From left to right:
3rd Assistant Chief Robert Merkle, Chief of the Department Robert Macaluso, Chief Thomas Richardson, 1st Assistant Chief Ken Rios and 2nd Assistant Chief Vincent Jackson.