On Tuesday June 6th we held our monthly department meeting. During the meeting, a handful of our members were recognized for their heroic actions.
On the morning of April 28th 2023 at 02:25 hrs, The Commack Fire Department responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident with reported entrapment on the Eastbound Northern State Parkway east of the Sunken Meadow Parkway.
2-11-31 was first on scene and gave a report of a single car MVA into the woods with one subject heavily entrapped. Upon the arrival of 2-11-9 and 2-11-13 shortly thereafter, 2-11-31 and 2-11-51 quickly assessed the situation and came up with a plan for extrication. While the crew from 2-11-9 was stabilizing the vehicle and setting up their tools, the crew from 2-11-13 stretched a hose line into place. For the next 45 minutes the crews from both 2-11-9 and 2-11-13 worked non-stop to remove the roof, all doors, the center console, as well as removing the driver's seat, cutting and displacing the steering wheel and displacing the dashboard in three different places. It wasn't until the last dashboard displacement and the removal of the driver's seat that the crews were able to free the subject.
It is with these efforts from the crews of 2-11-9 and 2-11-13 working together with the common goal of freeing the subject and give him a chance to live.
The Chiefs Office will recognize the following members with a Unit Citation for their tireless efforts and professional ability.
Capt Palazzolo
Lt Pizzo
FF Froehlich
FF Nostramo
FF Charres
FF Hanrahan
FF Sukiel
FF Layton
FF Accardi
Ex-Capt Napoli
FF Hudson
FF Longstreet
FF Dantone
FF Hernandez
FF Goldstein
It was also announced that 2nd Assistant Chief Ciaccio will receive the Silver Medal of Valor Award from the Vocational Education & Extension Board of the County of Suffolk and will also be awarded The New York State Chiefs Award for his performance of duties on April 22, 2022 at a house fire.
Great work!
Great job!
Congratulations to all !
Thank you for your service
Congratulations!!
CFD rocks
Nice Work James Hudson
Great work!!
Well done!
As you might have noticed, smoke is moving across our region as a result of The Nova Scotia Wildfires. This will continue throughout the day tomorrow.
We understand that this situation can be unsettling, but we kindly request your cooperation and support. We want to emphasize the importance of staying information and distinguishing between smoke from distant wildfires and immediate threats in in our community. To achieve this, we kindly request you to be mindful when reporting emergencies.
In situations like this, it is crucial to rely on accurate information and take necessary precautions without overwhelming emergency services. By working together, we can ensure that resources are available to address genuine emergencies effectively.
Stay safe, stay informed, and remember: we are here for you.
On Wednesday May 24th, 2023 at 6:30 PM, The Commack Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 1 Peony Lane. Upon arrival, 2nd Assistant Chief Ciaccio had smoke showing from the house. Engine 11 was the first engine on scene and immediately stretched a hose line to begin extinguishing the fire that was located in the basement. A working fire was transmitted shortly after, bringing in additional resources from The Kings Park Fire Department. Under the command of 1st Assistant Chief Purrazzella, the fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the surrounding area around the electrical panel that caught fire. Our units operated on scene for over an hour and returned to service shortly after.
A fast response from The Commack Fire Department resulted in quick extinguishment of the fire, preventing any further damage to the house. Our volunteers are dedicated to protecting and serving our community 24/7. #firefighter #volunteer #workingfire
PC: Smithtown Department of Public Safety
This past weekend, 4 teams from The Commack Fire Department participated in the Northport Fire Department 16th Annual "Jaws of Life Tournament". This event is held in memory of a Northport Firefighter who was killed in 2008. These 4 teams competed against 23 other teams from across the island. Commack Fire Department Truck Company 1 Team 1 finished in 3rd place, congratulations! Would also like to congratulate The East Northport and Northport Fire Departments for 1st and 2nd place and everyone else who participated and helped out during this event.
Congrats on a job well done! 🤩👏🏻 I also wanted to give shoutout and thank you to some of the amazing individuals who responded to my two week old’s 911 call earlier this week. You are all incredibly hard working, compassionate, and dedicated people 🥹❤️ And a special thanks to Larry who followed up the next day to ensure our little girl was home safe. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you do! ❤️🙏
Great job 🇺🇸😎
How great is is to see the torch passed on
Congratulations
You guys do a great job! We offer 15% off all our services for our great firefighters 🚒 You guys deserve it!
Last week we responded to (2) motor vehicles accidents. The first one took place on Wednesday May 10th just before 11PM. A driver lost control of the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and collided with 2 other vehicles and the gas pumps at the Sunoco Gas Station on Jericho Turnpike. Luckily, everyone involved suffered minor injuries. The 2nd accident took place on Friday May 12th just after 12PM on the Northbound Sunken Meadow Parkway. A vehicle traveling northbound lost control and overturned into the woods, pinning the driver. Firefighters quickly extricated the driver without incident and EMS transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Photos from FF Rolla & FF O’Loughlin. #commackfd #firefighters #extrication #jawsoflife
Wow! Thank you for your service!
Is that the same Sunoco station near Vets Highway where someone was killed a few years ago?
