East Islip Fire Department

10/02/2026

Today at 1650 hours we were alerted for a male with his leg trapped in the rail of the car wash. Upon arrival 1st Assistant Chief Hand confirmed the victim's leg was trapped, and requested extrication tools. Multiple department units responded and our members worked in conjunction with Suffolk County Police Emergency Service using spreaders, grinders and a torch to extricate the victm. Suffolk County Police MEDCAT and Exchange Ambulance provided care to the victim throughout the extended extrication process. The victim was transferred to Exchange Ambulance members who continued treatment and transported to the hospital.

07/04/2026

06/26/2026

On Friday June 26, 2026 at 0924 hours the East Islip Fire Department was alerted for a police assist for ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Greenwood Ave. under the direction of Assistant Chief Heslin the crew from 3-5-3 removed the drain cover and unsuccessfully attempted to use a net to catch the ducklings. Members then entered the drain and caught the ducklings by hand. The five ducklings were successfully reunited with their mother.

04/28/2026

On Friday April 24, 2026 at approximately 1551 hours we responded to a mutual aid request from the Ocean Beach Fire Department for a working structure fire. Fire boat M35 transported members to the scene and was also put to use for firefighting operations.

04/08/2026