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Going for fuel

River Rat — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:39:25 +0000

Karen and Gunther with 395 fueling up after Sunday training.

New Probies

River Rat — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:07:43 +0000

The Great River Fire Department would like to welcome it’s newest probies, Mike Viniotis and John Kurzyna. Welcome aboard!

Memorial Day Parade

River Rat — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:26:02 +0000

Join us as we celebrate Memorial Day on Sunday, May 24, 2009. The parade steps off at 11am at the Great River Fire House, to Memorial Park on Great River Road. Stop by for the continuing tradition of hot dogs and beverages after the parade!

New Galleries

River Rat — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:34:13 +0000

The existing galleries of incidents and training, as well as apparatus have been updated to a more user friendly display. Check back soon for updates!

Fire Island Pines Blaze

River Rat — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:49:17 +0000

At 10:36 pm on May 20th, the Great River Fire Department was requested to the scene of a working structure fire involving two homes on the Fire Island Pines. Great River responded with fire boat 3-9-26 with a crew of 4 and a pilot. The fire was contained just before midnight. Despite high winds, departments on scene were able to protect the surrounding residences. Additional departments included Fire Island Pines, Cherry Grove FD, Bayport FD, Sayville FD, East Islip FD, Sayville EMS, and Exchange EMS. A good job by all. Stay safe.

Ice Rescue Training

River Rat — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:28:26 +0000

You Great River Fire Department spent the morning on ice. Members headed out on the ice at the boat ramp at Heckscher State Park to brush up on their ice rescue skills. With the assistance of firefighters on land, Firefighters Gormley and Llobell raced to rescue the “victim” approximately 40 yards out in the marina. While the winner of the race is debatable, the “victim” was ultimately brought to safety quickly by the teamwork of the crew.

Photos courtesy of Firefighter Sansone.

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Vehicle Fire 1/17/09

River Rat — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:17:35 +0000

Great River was activated at 4:03pm on 1-17-09 for a vehicle fire adjacent to field 10 in Heckscher State Park. 3-9-94 confirmed fully involved. The crew of first due engine 3-9-2 under command of 3-9-31 and direction of 3-9-50 immediately pulled 1 3/4″ jump line and extinguished the blaze within minutes. Other apparatus on scene included engine 3-9-6 and mass personnel carrier 3-9-8.

Photos courtesy of Commissioner Llobell.

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New Site

River Rat — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:13:27 +0000

Welcome to the new home of the Great River Fire Department (unofficially, of course, for now). Check back in the coming weeks as the site is populated with content about your home town department.