Bay Shore Fire Department

Bay Shore Fire Department BSFD is 100% volunteer. Organized in 1891. Located on the south shore of Suffolk County, Long Island, NY. No use or reproduction allowed w/o permission.
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For information about how to join click the learn more tab! Bay Shore Fire Department was formed in 1891 and is currently made up of 5 companies and 140 active duty firefighters. The department is lead by 1 Chief, 2 Asst. Chiefs, 5 Captains, and 10 Lieutenants. BSFD protects the communities of Bay Shore and the Village of Brightwaters with 5 engines, 2 ladders, 1 heavy rescue, 1 dive/ice team, 1 b

oat, and 3 fire patrol/police units. Department Headquarters in staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a dispatcher located at 195 5th Ave in Bay Shore.

This morning, the Bay Shore FD responded to a motor vehicle collision involving an NY State DOT truck. The driver struck...
06/15/2026

This morning, the Bay Shore FD responded to a motor vehicle collision involving an NY State DOT truck. The driver struck the attenuator and the fuel cell of the truck, causing a major fuel spill.
The Town of Islip hazmat team was on scene, as well as the NYS DEC to contain and mitigate the diesel spill. Only minor injuries were reported as part of the accident.
Please, slow down and move over.

This evening, the Bay Shore Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle collision with a reported trapped occupant. ...
06/09/2026

This evening, the Bay Shore Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle collision with a reported trapped occupant. Members of the department arrived on scene in just under 3 minutes of activation.

Hurst tools were quickly put into operation to free the driver from the vehicle. As a result of this collision, there were only minor injuries to occupants of both vehicles.

Yesterday the and with the assistance of the 3rd Pct despite the wet weather took a moment to honor our fallen men & ...
05/26/2026

Yesterday the and with the assistance of the 3rd Pct despite the wet weather took a moment to honor our fallen men & women who make the ultimate sacrifice in service of our great nation. Lead by the Bay Shore FD Color Guard and the , Chief of Department John Ippolito, Jr. and the members of the Bay Shore FD walked up Brentwood Road in Bay Shore to The Bay Shore FD Memorial Monument at Oakwood Cemetery. At the cemetery we paid tribute and honored our fallen as well as those the Bay Shore FD lost in the past year. We would like to thank all who came out and supported us and those who allow us to have the freedom and liberties we have today.

🚨🚨Please see UPDATED information regarding the Bay Shore Memorial Day🚨🚨
05/24/2026

🚨🚨Please see UPDATED information regarding the Bay Shore Memorial Day🚨🚨

Join us Monday as we honor our fallen hero’s and march down Main Street Bay Shore. Parade starts at 11 AM with ceremony ...
05/23/2026

Join us Monday as we honor our fallen hero’s and march down Main Street Bay Shore. Parade starts at 11 AM with ceremony to follow at Bay Shore FD Monument at Oakwood Cemetery.

This afternoon the responded to the rear of in Bay Shore for a report of ducklings stuck in a storm drain. First on sc...
05/19/2026

This afternoon the responded to the rear of in Bay Shore for a report of ducklings stuck in a storm drain. First on scene was 2nd Assistant Chief Kyle Voges who confirmed there were approximately 10-11 ducklings in the storm drain. The crew of RQ 3-1-8 arrived on scene and with the assistance of Suffolk County PD Emergency Service Section worked together to safely remove all 11 ducklings from the storm drain. The staff of Lowe’s notified a local animal rescue organization to assist in relocating the ducks. All units were under the command of Chief of Department John Ippolito, Jr.

Last night members of the Fire Emergency Service Squad (aka FESS)held their monthly drill at Station 1. This month the ...
05/01/2026

Last night members of the Fire Emergency Service Squad (aka FESS)held their monthly drill at Station 1. This month the drill started with a simulated incident involving a rescue mannequin trapped between a solid object and a vehicle. Members had to use different tools, techniques, & their brains to safely remove the trapped mannequin. Afterwards members just the e-tools to remove the doors, roof, and displace the dash. Bay Shore FD cover a large area which is heavily traveled including Sunrise Highway and Southern State Prkwy. Bay Shore FD FESS Operators go through months of training and have years of experience not only on the HURST rescue system but with dealing with a variety of situations that require not just strength but thinking. If you like what you see and want to be apart of something special then visit our website at bayshorefd.org and click Join Us on the left and someone will get you started in the path to coming a local hero!

This Sunday form 8:30 AM to Noon your Bay Shore Juniors are hosting a pancake breakfast at Bay Shore FD HQ. Come out and...
05/01/2026

This Sunday form 8:30 AM to Noon your Bay Shore Juniors are hosting a pancake breakfast at Bay Shore FD HQ. Come out and support the future of the fire service.

Looking for something to do this Sunday? Well if so stop by our Headquarters on 5th Ave and check out what your local vo...
04/17/2026

Looking for something to do this Sunday? Well if so stop by our Headquarters on 5th Ave and check out what your local volunteer firefighters have going on. From 12 noon till 3pm you can say hello, check out our equipment, and even see some demonstrations by our highly skilled and dedicated members. There will be something for everyone so sing by and say hello.

🚨 Sound the Alarm — Save a Life! 🚨The Bay Shore Fire Department participated in the “Sound the Alarm” initiative alongsi...
04/03/2026

🚨 Sound the Alarm — Save a Life! 🚨
The Bay Shore Fire Department participated in the “Sound the Alarm” initiative alongside the American Red Cross this past weekend on Saturday, March 28th in Brentwood.

It was great to see our partners at FRES, the towns, the county, and the state all coming together to help make homes safer by installing FREE smoke alarms and educating residents on fire safety.

If you or someone you know still needs a smoke alarm:
🌐 Visit: SoundTheAlarm.org/LI
📞 (877) 733-2767

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195 5th Avenue
Bay Shore, NY
11706

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