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Fire Districts

Fire Districts Overview

Fire Districts on Long Island

Most Long Island fire departments are dependent on volunteers. They do not have a paid staff that will be available to respond at all times. Though volunteer fire departments have worked in the past, they are failing us in the present. Many fire departments are not getting the same number of volunteers they did in the past. Increased training requirements and more people working further from home have reduced volunteers. Also, because of the population increase there is a greater demand for more volunteers today.

The lack of volunteers also has reduced the response time of these departments. Some believe these fire districts should follow the Long Beach fire department and have a hybrid system where they have a paid staff as well as volunteers who donate their time to help keep others safe. This will guarantee that someone is always available to respond and they will also be at the fire house should the fire alarm go off.

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Fire District News

BISHOP ANNOUNCES $112,670 FIRE GRANT FOR YAPHANK FIRE DISTRICT- March 18, 2010

Today Congressman Tim Bishop announced that a $112,670 fire grant has been awarded to the Yaphank Fire District from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The grant will be used to purchase turnout gear, an air bottle refilling station, and Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).

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