Hose Company 1 was one of the original Companies formed within the Department when the ‘Central Islip Hook & Ladder & Chemical Engine Company 1’ was disbanded and reorganized as the ‘Central Islip Fire Department’ on May 6, 1929. The membership total consisted of 26 members which was increased to 30 on July 6, 1931. Membership was eventually changed to 25 members to match the other Companies, not including Senior Active Members with 20 or more years of service. In the beginning the company was run by a Foreman and an Assistant Foreman. The title of Foreman and Assistant Foreman was changed to that of Captain and Lieutenants for all Companies as of the December 4, 1933 Department Meeting. In 1947, due to a rapid rise in population in Central Islip (as well as all of Long Island with the conclusion of World War II), it was determined that a new Engine Company was required. Hose Company 1 was then reorganized as Engine & Hose Company 3 as of January of 1947. Hose Company #1 was assigned the following apparatus a 1929 Pierce Arrow Hose Wagon and a 1932 Willys Hose Car. This was purchased for a total of $1,950.00 and it was reported that extra weight had to be added to the front of this truck due to the amount of hose stored on board. Engine & Hose Company 3 has been assigned the following apparatus a 1930 Maxim 750 GPM pumper, this vehicle has originally been assigned to Engine & Hose Company 1. A 1954 FWD 750 GPM pumper – this was purchased at the same time as the new FWD pumper for Engine & Hose Company No. 2. The difference was that Engine #3 had an enclosed cab (roof), while Engine No. 2 was an open style cab. A 1965 Maxim 1000 GPM pumper with 500 gallon tank. This was also purchased at the same time as the new Maxim pumper for Engine No. 2. A 1983 Pierce Arrow 1250 GPM pumper with 750 gallon tank. The apparatus currently assign to Engine & Hose Company 3 is a 2000 Pierce Quantum 2000 GPM pumper with 750 gallon tank. Hose Company #1 was originally assigned to the Truck House on East Suffolk Avenue. With the completion of the new Fire House in 1937, the Company was moved to this location. It remained there, after being reorganized as Engine & Hose Company 3 in 1947, and was then assigned to the new Headquarters building when it was completed in 1991. |
