Syosset Volunteer Fire Department

06/17/2026

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🚒 The Syosset FD-hosted 5th Battalion Parade and Block party, will take place this Saturday at 6pm!

☀️With beautiful sunny weather and a lineup of family-friendly activities, it’s the perfect opportunity for the family to spend your Saturday evening connecting with neighbors and friends of the Syosset community!

We invite all community members to line Underhill Boulevard for the parade and join us after for the block party in the LIRR lot (NO cover charge)!

06/16/2026

CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO LT. ROSHAN MATHAI

June 15, 2026

The Syosset Fire Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant Roshan Mathai was recognized this evening by Congressman Tom Suozzi of New York's Third Congressional District, for his outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the fire service and the community.

Lieutenant Mathai received this distinguished congressional recognition, which included an American Flag that had been flown over the Capitol Building, for his exceptional contributions to the Syosset Fire Department, including excellence in firefighter recruitment and retention efforts, actions during a life-saving emergency response, and steadfast commitment as an active and dedicated department officer.

During his tenure Lieutenant Mathai has demonstrated exemplary leadership, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the mission and values of the Syosset Fire Department. His efforts have strengthened the department's membership, enhanced operational readiness, and positively impacted both fellow firefighters and the residents they serve.

In addition to this prestigious recognition, Lieutenant Mathai was recently honored by the Syosset Fire Department as their Firefighter of the Year, a testimony to his exceptional service and dedication. Further demonstrating his commitment to personal and professional excellence he recently earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the NYU Stern School of Business.

The members and leadership of the Syosset Fire Department extend sincere congratulations to Lieutenant Mathai on this well-deserved honor, a reflection on himself, the department, and the community he proudly serves.

Congratulations, Lieutenant Roshan Mathai, on this recognition and your continued service to the Syosset community

06/14/2026

The Syosset Fire Department is proud to host the 5th Battalion Parade!

This Saturday, June 20th at 6pm, 15 neighboring fire departments from across the area will join us to march down Underhill Boulevard in a celebration of volunteer service, community, and tradition.

Following the parade, everyone is invited to a community block party in the LIRR parking lot behind Fire Headquarters featuring live music, great food, and fun for the whole family.

We encourage residents to line Underhill Boulevard and show their support for the firefighters who proudly serve our communities. Then join us afterward for an evening of food, music, and fellowship.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

06/11/2026

Members of the Syosset Volunteer Fire Department recently visited Berry Hill Elementary School for Career Day, sharing what it means to serve the community as volunteer firefighters.

One of the things that makes the Syosset Fire Department unique is that our members come from all walks of life. Whether you’re a student, working full-time in another profession, or pursuing a different career path, you can still answer the call to serve your community as a volunteer firefighter.

Thank you Berry Hill Elementary for inviting us.

We are Syosset! We are Volunteers!
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06/08/2026

On Sunday June 7th, the Syosset Fire Department responded to a fire in a warehouse on Underhill Boulevard. Our units, along with mutual aid, worked to contain the fire to an isolated section of the large warehouse.

We are Syosset! We are Volunteers!
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06/03/2026

The Syosset Volunteer Fire Department congratulates the following members for completing their probationary period and training requirements:

Nicholas DiBacco (Engine 4)
Michael Iraggi (Engine 5)
Ethan Goltzman (2 Truck)
Aidan Pieper (2 Truck)

Congrats, stay safe, and keep up the good work!

We are Syosset! We are Volunteers!
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05/28/2026

The Syosset Fire Department congratulates Ex-Chief Joseph Fasano of Engine 4 and 2 Truck Captain Kevin Edell on their retirements from uniformed service. In addition to their service as volunteer firefighters, these individuals have dedicated their professional careers to public service as Lieutenants with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department and Freeport Police Department, respectively.

Both Ex-Chief Fasano and Captain Edell served 36 years in their respective departments and officially retired today. Members were proud to attend both walkout events to congratulate them on their remarkable careers and years of dedication to their communities.

Congratulations, and enjoy your retirement!

05/28/2026

🚒When emergency vehicles are responding with lights and sirens, every second counts.

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New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law §1144 requires drivers to yield the right of way, move to the right side of the roadway, and stop until the emergency vehicle has safely passed:

Ҥ 1144. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency
vehicles. (a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency
vehicle equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting red light
visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five
hundred feet to the front of such vehicle other than a police vehicle or
bicycle when operated as an authorized emergency vehicle, and when
audible signals are sounded from any said vehicle by siren, exhaust
whistle, bell, air-horn or electronic equivalent; the driver of every
other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive
to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to the right-hand
edge or curb of the roadway, or to either edge of a one-way roadway
three or more lanes in width, clear of any intersection, and shall stop
and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has
passed, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.”

Move over. Slow down. Pay attention. Help us get there safely so we can help others. 🚒

When firefighters rush out the door to answer a call, they expect the road to be the path to the emergency, not the emergency itself. But in Ferguson,

05/25/2026

The Syosset Fire Department honors and remembers the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives while serving our great nation. We will never forget those military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Despite the rain, the members of the Syosset Fire Department proudly braved the elements this morning to honor our fallen heroes and pay tribute to their service and sacrifice.

God Bless America! 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

The Syosset Volunteer Fire Department will be participating in the Syosset Memorial Day Parade, rain or shine.

Parade will kick off at 10am and proceed north on Jackson Avenue starting at Dawes Avenue.