Westhampton Beach Volunteer Fire Department

Westhampton Beach Volunteer Fire Department The Westhampton Beach Fire Department is located in Suffolk County, New York, approximately 80 miles east of New York City. We are 100% Volunteer.
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We are professionally staffed with Volunteers 100% of the time. We currently have approximately 100 Members which are both Males and Females. We have four companies: Engine Company, Hook & Ladder Company, Rescue Company and Fire Police Company. Our department has a total of: 3 Engines, 1 Tower Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Tanker, 1 Brush Truck, 1 Utility Truck, 2 Vans, a Water Rescue Boat and 4 Chief Vehicles.

A Dune Road condominium resident came to the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Sunset Avenue firehouse on the evening ...
05/31/2026

A Dune Road condominium resident came to the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Sunset Avenue firehouse on the evening of May 30 to request assistance in rescuing a brood of ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain near his residence. Chief Larry Saccente, who happened to be at the department’s headquarters at the time, accompanied the man back to his residence. After assessing the situation he radioed to FireCom with a request to send out an alarm to the department. Rescue Engine 3 was dispatched and arrived on scene shortly. Chief Saccente and the engine’s crew removed the grate to the drain and Captain Robert Eckles, Jr., lowered himself into the drain and commenced to rescue the ducklings with a net. One duckling escaped and ran into nearby bushes, but ten of its brothers and sisters were placed in a cooler and later released nearby where their mother could easily find them.

05/25/2026

Earlier today, the Westhampton Beach Fire Department responded to an electrical fire involving the osprey nest located in front of Starbucks at the traffic circle on Mill Road. Once PSE&G arrived and safely disconnected power to the affected lines, crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire and secure the area.

We’d especially like to recognize Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of Hampton Bays for their incredibly fast response. Their team heard of the fire and responded quickly to the scene. They recovered an osprey egg that had fallen to the ground and will now be working to assist the mama osprey as she begins rebuilding her nest.

Organizations like Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue do incredible work protecting and rehabilitating local wildlife, and today was a true example of how important their mission is to our community. If you are able, please consider supporting their organization through a donation or volunteer so they can continue providing this vital care and rapid response for animals in need.

Thank you to PSE&G, Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue, and all responders who worked quickly to protect both public safety and local wildlife.

05/10/2026

IMPORTANT ADVICE
FROM THE WHB
FIRE DEPARTMENT

You are taking a nice hot shower just before bedtime when suddenly your smoke alarm starts blaring. Steam from your shower has set off the alarm. A few minutes later a fire chief arrives at your front door followed shortly by an engine and crew. Not exactly how you expected to wind down.

This scenario could have been avoided by taking a few simple steps. First, the alarm may have been activated because the sensor was improperly located. If this is the case you should request that your alarm company relocate it. You and the company must insure that the new installation meets building code requirements.

Using your bathroom’s exhaust fan during and after your shower will help to avoid activation. Opening a window will help also. Never disable or remove an alarm to avoid nuisance triggers.

Turning down the water temperature will also help. And it will be better for your skin. Dermatologists warn about the dangers of high temp showering. Hot water removes the skin’s natural oils, increasing dryness and tightness. So turn down the temperature and don’t forget to moisturize.

Please share this info, folks.
05/04/2026

Please share this info, folks.

Please spread the word.
04/14/2026

Please spread the word.

A REMINDER
03/07/2026

A REMINDER

After the storm please shovel out those hydrants. In an emergency minutes count.
02/21/2026

After the storm please shovel out those hydrants. In an emergency minutes count.

02/20/2026

A number of times each year the volunteers of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department are called out for a structure fire with smoke in the premises. Some of these calls do turn out to be actual fires, but in many instances the smoke is the result of an oil burner malfunction known as a puffback. This issue is caused by incomplete combustion of oil within the burner assembly. The burner may be used to supply heat to the home or to heat water.

Often homeowners will smell oil within the home before a puffback occurs. If this happens, they should immediately contact their heating maintenance or oil supply company. Other signs that a puffback may be imminent include an abnormally noisy burner or blowing soot in the furnace or boiler area. If the residents see smoke they should evacuate the building, call 911, and contact their heating maintenance or oil supply company. If the smoke is relatively minimal, the homeowner should shut off the furnace via the emergency switch usually located either just outside the utility room or at the top of the stairs to the basement. These switches are usually identified with a red "Emergency Switch" plate. Shutting off this switch will help mitigate damage within the home.

As your local fire department, we recommend you have your burner serviced by a qualified oil heat technician on an annual basis. Most puffbacks are related to poor maintenance and it doesn't matter whether it’s a newer or older system.

Also, always keep your oil tank supply above the 1/4 level. Running your tank dry can also result in problems as the nozzle for the burner may become clogged with sludge or debris from the bottom of the tank, leading to incomplete burning in the system. Once you shut a burner off after a puffback, it should only be restarted by a qualified professional after inspection and service to minimize any negative impact on the home.

Puffbacks can make a home unoccupiable for extended periods of time and lead to costs in the ten's of thousands of dollars for remediation. The cost of regular maintenance is minimal in comparison to the possible costs in the event of a puffback.

The department held an ice rescue drill on Quantuck Bay last Thursday. Here are some photos.
02/02/2026

The department held an ice rescue drill on Quantuck Bay last Thursday. Here are some photos.

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92 Sunset Avenue
Westhampton Beach, NY
11978

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(631) 288-1255

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