Islip Fire Department

10/31/2026

At 11:10 AM on Halloween the Islip FD along with the Exchange Ambulance of the Islips responded to a motor vehicle accident on the eastbound service road of Sunrise Hwy and Saxon Avenue. Units arrived to find a 2-car accident with minor injuries.

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Some people will be dressing as turkeys for Halloween, and SOME actually dress as turkeys for our Annual Turkey Trot!! Avoid the price increase and take advantage of our early bird (see what we did there) registration discount!! Price increase goes into effect on 11/5!!

JOIN US on November 26, 2026 for the Great South Bay 5K Turkey Trot Sponsored by Islip Fire Department!

10/31/2026

At 5:52 PM on Friday October 30th 2026 the Islip Fire Department along with the Exchange Ambulance of the Islips were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment on Main Street near Athasca Road. Units arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with the two vehicles stuck together inhibiting one of the drivers from being able to exit the vehicle. Islip crews utilized the hurst tool to separate the two vehicles from one another to free the occupant. One driver sustained minor injuries while the other driver and their passengers were not injured.

10/28/2026

Can you believe it’s almost NOVEMBER?!?! It will be Turkey Trot time before we know it! Register before 11/1 to guarantee your name on your bib and 11/5 to beat the price increase!! Sponsorships are still avail. Email Mike Moccaldi at [email protected] for more info or any race day questions.

10/24/2026

On Monday October 19th 2026 at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Islip Fire Department we honored Ex-Chief Richard Ackerson on achieving 70-years of service to the Islip Fire Department. Ex-Chief Ackerson joined the Islip Fire Department on October 8th 1956 entering the ranks of Engine Company 2 where he still serves to this date. He served as an officer in both Engine 2 as well as the Rescue Squad. Ex-Chief Ackerson then entered the chiefs office serving as 2nd Assistant Chief from 1976-1978, 1st Assistant Chief from 1978-1980 and then as the Chief of our Department from 1980-1982. He was also a long time member of the Islip Wolves drill team where he was part of the team for their 1959, 1961 & 1965 state championships. He has received many awards and commendations including the John Nill award which is given out to members who have shown exemplary dedication over many years to the rescue squad, prehospital life saving awards and responded with our department to the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001. Ex-Chief Ackerson embodies a life of service above one’s self. We congratulate him for this amazing accomplishment and thank him for his dedication and service to our community these past 70-years.

10/24/2026

At 6:16 PM on Friday 10/23/26 the Islip FD along with the Exchange Ambulance of the Islips were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident with an overturned vehicle and a trapped driver on the Eastbound Service Road of Sunrise Hwy at Saxon Avenue. Units arrived to find a two vehicle accident with the driver of the overturned vehicle trapped. The victim was extricated by Islip FD personnel working alongside the SCPD ES Alumni. Two patients were transported to South Shore University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

10/20/2026

This Sunday 10/25 is the annual Islip Fall Festival on Main Street hosted by Islip FD Truck Co.1 Come on down for a great day full of vendors, food, and family fun!

10/03/2026

It’s that time of year!!! TURKEY TROT TIME!!! Time to register for our 3rd annual event! Taking place Thanksgiving 11/26. Come earn that second piece of pie by pre-burning calories. Our 5k Trot is always a great time. Come earn a finishers medal, and enjoy some snacks as you cross our dj driven finish line! 50/50 tickets are avail. Last years winner took home over $2500. Sponsorships are avail. Any questions, feel free to contact Mike Moccaldi via email [email protected].

Register here 👇🏻
https://events.elitefeats.com/26ifdtt

10/01/2026

Last night the Suffolk County Fire Academy held its annual medal day ceremony. During the ceremony 2nd Assistant Chief Thomas Farrell was recognized and received the Silver Medal of Valor for the actions taken by him and members of the Bay Shore Fire Department who worked together to remove an unconscious victim from a working residential fire last year in Bay Shore. The victim ultimately made a full recovery after the incident. Congratulations to Chief Farrell and all those recognized last night.

10/01/2026

On the morning of Monday 9/28/26 the Islip FD responded on a mutual aid to the Bay Shore Fire Department for a working residential structure fire at 24 Hemlock Lane. Engine 3-4-7 was initially called to standby at Bay Shore FD headquarters but was immediately redirected to handle a motor vehicle accident on 3rd Avenue and Sunrise Highway. Upon completion of the motor vehicle accident they were redirected to respond to the scene of the fire.