News - Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company

SVFC Holiday Party

posted Dec 3, 2011 10:59 AM by Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company

The SVFC Annual Holiday Party will take place on Saturday, December 10th at 12pm! Holiday food and fun will abound --- Santa Claus will make an appearance.

The SVFC looks forward to seeing you there!!!

Annual Parade - Saturday July 23rd

posted Jul 14, 2011 10:05 AM by Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company

We invite you to join us for the annual Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company Parade!

As is tradition, we welcome our youth to decorate their bicycles and follow the parade route.

The route this year will start at the Firehouse go up Broadway to Bay Prom, over to Atlantic, down to Lighthouse and back up Broadway to the Firehouse.

Following the parade, refreshments and hot dogs will be provided!

T-Shirts will also be available for purchase and we welcome anyone with an interest in joining to introduce themselves and pick up an application.

Training Burn @ Fire Academy with OBFD

posted May 10, 2011 2:10 PM by Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company

As part of ongoing training, the Fire Company goes to the Suffolk County Fire Academy (SCFA) for live fire training.

In our most recent training exercise, the SVFC and the Ocean Beach Fire Department (OBFD) trained together on the "Class A" burn tower at the SCFA in Yaphank.

Recruitment Information Session

posted May 10, 2011 8:42 AM by Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company [ updated May 15, 2011 6:49 PM ]

Are you interested in joining the SVFC?

Want to learn more about being a Volunteer Firefighter, EMT or Auxiliary member?

The SVFC will be holding an information session on Sunday, May 29th from 11am-2pm where you can learn more about how you can become involved.

Can't make it, but still interested? Contact us: info@saltairefd.com or (631) 583-9507

2011 Greeting from the Chief

posted Feb 12, 2011 4:13 PM by Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company

Welcome to our new website. We are very proud of our Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company family. The safety of our citizens is the basis for everything we do.

Because of your continued support, The Fire Company has been able to acquire updated equipment so that we may perform our rescue functions more safely and efficiently.

When responding to emergencies we have improved our efficiency through extensive drilling and education. Our new radio system will enable fire fighters to communicate with one another and to neighboring communities more clearly. On the medical side, the Fire Company continues to add advanced equipment to improve the effectiveness of our responders.

As you can well appreciate, it is crucial for the Fire Company to continue to recruit and train new firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. We are grateful that despite time pressures and other considerations several Saltairians chose to join our ranks during the past few years. We look forward to hearing from you too. Thank you and enjoy our website.

Sincerely,

Kevin Gillespie, Chief

Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company

2011 Greeting From the President

posted Jan 31, 2011 1:36 PM by Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company [ updated May 12, 2011 7:12 AM ]

SALTAIRE, FIRE ISLAND

February, 2011

Greetings from a snowy Saltaire, and Best Wishes, to All who access this updated site, for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Lots of news to report from the Administrative side of the Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company!

Our New Website is up and running. We will try to make this site as user friendly as possible for the Village residents and the surrounding towns and hamlets. Your suggestions, comments, questions and applications on this web site are greatly appreciated and can be submitted to info@saltairefd.com

~Dispatch Room Radio System Upgrade~

Work will soon commence on upgrading our antiquated dispatch and radio communications system, thanks in major part to those of you in the Village who generously contributed to our requests for the financing to make this possible.

The system will enable crisper and more professional communication between and among, the SVFC, the County Fire & Medical Dispatchers, other Fire Island Fire Departments, as well as other Public Safety agencies allowing for improved communications and faster response times to fire and medical emergencies.

~SVFC Engaging in a Membership Drive~

Both FF1 and EMT Members are needed. This effort is and will continue to be, a major initiative for the Fire Company to re-introduce itself to the Saltaire Community. Learn more by going to Join the SVFC or emailing info@saltairefd.com

~SVFC Working with the Village on Financing a New Pumper~

A new pumper is a necessity. In the meantime, volunteers who can drive a stick shift are welcome to apply for Firefighter Certification to drive our 27 year old, secondary pumper.

Here’s to seeing you in 3-4 months!

Linda Cassano

President

Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company

2010 Run Report

posted Jan 27, 2011 10:32 AM by Saltaire Volunteer Fire Company

The SVFC closed out 2010 with 59 Incidents.