Smithtown Fire Department

06/19/2026

Last week, we shared a post about Smithtown’s own Ex-Chief Chuck Duffy and his role as Director of Security for the New York Knicks.

Well, in case you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, the New York Knicks 🏀 accomplished their mission and brought the NBA Championship back to New York!

We couldn’t be happier or prouder for Chuck and the entire Knicks organization. A championship season doesn’t just happen on the court. It takes an incredible amount of work behind the scenes, and Chuck plays a major role in helping keep New York’s team safe throughout the long 82-game season, playoffs, road trips, and everything in between.

Check out these photos of Chief Duffy celebrating during yesterday’s ticker tape parade through New York City and even getting the chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy… not to be confused with Uncle Larry O’Brien. IFKYK.

Congratulations to Chuck and his family on an incredible accomplishment. Enjoy the offseason… and by offseason, we mean answering calls at the firehouse and selling houses for your clients here in Smithtown 😉

06/18/2026

🎅☀️ CHRISTMAS IN JULY IS BACK! ☀️🎅

Mark your calendars and join the Smithtown Fire Department on Saturday, July 25th for an afternoon of summer fun and holiday cheer!

Our annual Christmas in July Parade kicks off at 12:00 PM, followed by an opportunity to meet Santa in person at 12:30 PM at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace Shopping Center on Route 111 in Smithtown.

Santa will be handing out candy canes and leis, and will make a special announcement revealing the official date of the 2026 Smithtown Fire Department Christmas Parade!

While you’re there, stop by and meet members of our Recruitment Team to learn about the many benefits of becoming a volunteer firefighter and serving your community.

We look forward to seeing everyone for this unique summertime celebration with a Christmas twist!

06/13/2026

On Friday, June 12, Smithtown Fire Department crews responded on a mutual aid request to assist the Central Islip Fire Department at a working commercial structure fire on East Suffolk Avenue.

Firefighters were met with a heavily involved row of commercial taxpayer buildings and faced challenging fire conditions throughout the operation. Combined with extremely hot and humid weather, the incident required a large response from numerous neighboring fire departments to help bring the fire under control.

Smithtown’s response included Ladder 4-2-7, Engine 4-2-4, and Chief 4-2-33, with crews operating on scene for nearly six hours. As the incident continued, additional relief personnel responded with Utility 4-2-11 and Chief 4-2-32 to assist operations and provide fresh crews.

The Smithtown Fire Department is proud to stand alongside our mutual aid partners whenever assistance is needed.

📸 Photos and video courtesy of responding crew members and Buff Nation

06/12/2026

Smithtown Ladder 7, Engine 4, and Chief 33, along with numerous other departments are currently operating at a working commercial structure fire in Central Islip Fire Department.

06/08/2026

Tonight, when you tune in to watch the New York Knicks, you’ll see Jalen Brunson, KAT, OG Anunoby, and the rest of the squad battling under the bright lights of MSG. You’ll spot celebrities like Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, Fat Joe, Timothée Chalamet, and plenty of other A-listers sitting courtside.

But keep your eyes peeled for a true Smithtown celebrity… Ex-Chief Charlie “Chuck” Duffy.

As the Senior Executive Protection Officer for the New York Knicks, Chuck has one of the most important jobs in the building: keeping the team safe. Coincidence that the Knicks are on a 13-0 run? We think not. The numbers don’t lie.

If you watched the opening round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, you may have already spotted Chuck doing what he does best—stepping right into the middle of a heated on-court scuffle to help keep order. While everyone else was watching the action, Chuck was part of it.

Of course, Chuck is more than qualified for the role. A retired NYPD Sergeant, former United States Marine, and past Chief of the Smithtown Fire Department, he’s spent a lifetime serving and protecting others.

When he’s not volunteering with the Smithtown Fire Department or helping keep the Knicks organization secure, Chuck is also helping families buy and sell homes as a local real estate agent right here in Smithtown and the surrounding communities.

We’re proud to call Chuck one of our own and wish him, and the entire New York Knicks organization, the best of luck tonight and throughout the rest of the series as they continue to make New York proud.

Knicks in Four. 🏀

06/08/2026

Another busy weekend for the Smithtown Fire Department!

On Friday morning, members of Company 4 escorted another “Fire Truck Ride to School” winner as part of a local elementary school PTA fundraiser.

Friday evening, Engine 4-2-4 assisted with the Forest Brook Elementary School Color Run, providing a fog pattern hose stream to help runners wash off after the event. While 4-2-4 was at the Color Run, the crew from Engine 3 gathered at Headquarters, enjoyed a great dinner donated by Cactus Cafe Tex-Mex, and remained available to respond to alarms while watching the Knicks take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

On Sunday, members of our Fire Prevention Committee, Recruitment Committee, and Explorer Post attended Smithtown Festival Day. Residents enjoyed hands-on demonstrations, fire prevention information, apparatus tours, and more. We’re also excited to report that several community members expressed interest in becoming part of the department. A great job by the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce for organizing another outstanding event and bringing the community together.

In addition to all of these community events, the department responded to 47 alarms between Friday and Sunday evening, including EMS calls, motor vehicle accidents, a structure fire, a cardiac arrest, storm-related incidents, and other emergencies.

Interested in becoming a member? Visit SmithtownFD.org/Join or send us a DM to learn more.

06/07/2026

🚒☀️ The Smithtown Fire Department is heading to Smithtown Festival Day today! ☀️🚒

Stop by and visit us at our booth during this year’s Smithtown Festival Day on Main Street! Our members will be on hand throughout the day with plenty of activities and information for the whole family, including:

🔥 Fire prevention and life safety information
🧯 An interactive fire extinguisher demonstration for kids
🚒 An antique fire truck on display
👨‍🚒 Recruitment information and membership opportunities
🎉 And much more!

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider, this is a great opportunity to meet our members and learn about the many benefits of volunteering and serving your community. Our recruitment team will be available to answer any questions you may have.

📍 Smithtown Festival Day
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Main Street, Smithtown

⚠️ Traffic Advisory: Main Street will be closed between Route 111 and New York Avenue from this morning until approximately 5:00 PM. Please plan your travel accordingly.

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day, so come out and enjoy one of Smithtown’s premier community events and see all the hard work that the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce puts into making Smithtown Festival Day a success each year.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

06/01/2026

TODAY!

🚨 Blood Emergency Alert 🚨

The New York Blood Center has issued a Blood Emergency, with less than a two-day supply of blood currently available.

Your donation can make a critical difference. Please consider donating blood today at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Medical Office Building, until 6 PM.

Every donation matters. One blood donation can help save up to three lives. If you are able, please donate today and give the gift of life. ❤️

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 SMITHTOWN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE IS A GO! 🇺🇸

Despite the rainy start to the morning, we are moving forward as scheduled and looking forward to honoring our nation’s fallen heroes with our community today.

🕛 Parade Step-Off: 12:00pm
📍 Start Location: Main Street & Singer Lane — former Fresh Market parking lot
📝 Registration opens at 11:00am
🎪 Registration tent located in the northeast corner of the Fresh Market parking lot

The parade will travel westbound down Main Street and conclude at Town Hall.

We’ll continue to monitor the weather closely, so please follow our social media pages for any updates as we get closer to step-off.

We hope to see the community out along the parade route as we come together to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 The Smithtown Memorial Day Parade is ON as scheduled and will step off at 12:00 PM on Monday, May 25th as we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

At this time, we are closely monitoring the weather forecast leading up to parade time. Any updates or changes will be shared on the Smithtown Fire Department social media pages as we get closer to the start of the parade.

We appreciate everyone’s support and look forward to honoring our fallen heroes together as a community. 🇺🇸