Overturned Garbage Truck

February 28, 2018

2 weeks ago

Reminder that only WORKING smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Its not too late to change your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thanks for the reminder

Islip Fire Department

4 weeks ago

Just before noon the Islip FD responded to an involved vehicle fire on Oak Street between Ferndale Blvd and Wilson Blvd. Islip units were under the command of Chief of Department Butler. There were no injuries reported at the scene. Photos by Pablo Batallas. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you this was next door to my sisters house and thank you to the officer who made sure they got out of the house to make sure her and my nieces were safe 😊

Islip fire department you did an amazing job.Holly told an officer there were 3 baby’s in the house and he got everyone out safe. And even stopped by the chat. 🙏 thank you.

Man you guys have been busy in Islip lately. Good job as usual. 😁👍🏻🚒

Thank you for all you do for us. You guys are amazing!

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Way to go

Kerri O'Brien McGinty

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Islip Fire Department

4 weeks ago

Today is National Move Over Law Day. Did you know that under New York State law, drivers traveling in the same direction must exercise due care, including moving from a lane immediately adjacent, and reducing speed, to avoid colliding with a vehicle parked or stopped on the shoulder or any portion of the highway when the vehicle is an authorized emergency response, tow truck, or maintenance vehicle with its lights flashing.

This law was created for the safety of firefighters, police, emergency medical service workers as well as tow and construction workers.

Just this Thursday a Suffolk County Police officer was injured when he was rear ended by a vehicle who failed to move over on the Long Island Expressway while his marked police vehicle was stopped on the shoulder with his emergency lights activated on a traffic stop. There are many accidents where distracted drivers have struck stopped emergency vehicles or workers on our roadways.

The Islip Fire Department encourages the public to please be aware and follow this law for our safety as well as yours! ... See MoreSee Less