June 1, 2010 - The Central Islip Fire Department was dispatched to a reported single vehicle accident at the intersections of Carleton Ave and Smith St. Arriving units confirmed a single car accident where the operator suffered a medical incident which caused him to loose control of his car and strike a hydrant before coming to a stop before hitting a building. FD was requested to secure the vehicle while CIHVA EMS crews secured the single patient for  transport to an area hospital for treatment.

May 19, 2010 The Central Islip FD responded to Belt Dr east and Lowell Ave for a reported fuel spill. Once on location, responding Chiefs confirmed a collision between a car and a mini bus that left a large fluid spill on the roadway. Engine 371 with 2nd Lt. Bobby Kuehn secured both vehicles and attended to the fuel spill. Ems was on location to treat both drivers of the vehicles, which had minor injuries and did not require transport. All units returned to service shortly after.

The Central Islip Fire Department was alerted to a reported motor vehicle accident on the North Express Drive and Old Nichols Road in Islandia. After a short search for the scene, it was located in the Lakeland FD district in Ronkonkoma.

Chief Phil Falco, first on location reported a passenger vehicle had struck a safety truck protecting workers in a work zone on the road as they repaved the street. Central Islip Hauppauge Ambulance was on scene treating a female victim which sustained minor injuries.

Rescue 376 was directed to the scene to secure the vehicle, which had both airbags deployed and a small amount of fluids on the roadway.

All units were returned to service shortly after and EMS crews transported the driver to an area hospital for further treatment.

May 12, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Central Islip Communications dispatched a motor vehicle accident with a fuel spill at East Suffolk Ave and Dovecote La. Arriving FD Chiefs found a 2 car mva with minor injuries to two patients. CIHVA was on scene to treat both victims and Rescue 376 made the assignment to secure both vehicle. Speedy dry was placed out for the leaking fluids and all fire units were returned to service.

May 11, 2010 The brentwood Fire Department requested an Engine from Central Islip to assist at a structure fire at 882 Islip Avenue.

Central Islip Engine 371 and Chief Kevin Macateer responded to the location and were placed into operation at the scene.

Multiple departments were requested to assist with the fire which was knocked down quickly. All units were returned to service shortly after.

May 11, 2010 at 10:57 A.M. The Central Islip FD was activated for a 2 car motor vehicle accident behind the local Walmart on Sycamore Lane. FD was required to secure both vehicles involved while CIHVA treated multiple patients, one of which had a serious head laceration.

Once the vehicles were secured and the EMS crews transported all patients, fire units were returned to service.

April 13, 2010 The Central Islip FD was alerted to an electrical hazard on Old Nichols Road and Dean Street in Islandia. 1st Assistant Chief, Ed Freudenberg was first on location to report secondary wire's across the roadway resulting from a single vehicle accident with a passanger car into a pole.

Rescue 376 was ordered to secure the vehicle and Engine 374 closed the roadway off from rush hour traffic. Central Islip Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance was on location treating a male patient with chest pains. FD Chief ordered LIPA to the scene while all FD crews returned to service, Suffolk Police remained on scene with the road closed for the repair of the utility pole and removal of the vehicle.

At the intersection of Lowell Avenue and East Walnut the Central Islip FD was operating at a motor vehicle accident that required the Hurst Rescue Tool being placed into service. A victim inside the vehicle was extricated by rescue crews and handed off to the CIHVA EMS crews to transport the victim to an area hospital with minor injuries.

All FD units were returned to service while Suffolk Police remained on scene to clear the vehicles from the roadway.

March 2, 2010 at 7:49 P.M. the Central Islip FD was requested to Suffolk Avenue and Carleton Avenue for a reported car that was struck by a train. First arriving Chief Ed Freudenberg was happy to report negative injuries to the male operator of the car. The Equipment train struck the front of the car and removed the entire nose of the car. FD units were on location to secure the vehicle. MTA Police were also on location to conduct their investigation. All FD units were returned to service.

The Central Islip Fire Department responded to a structure fire called in by one of its own members. Ex Chief Birsner, while on his way home noticied smoke coming from a neighbors house. He called dispatch rite away and informed them of a working fire with a possible occupant still inside. Ex Chief Birsner then made his way into the structure to evacuate the residents. Upon arrival of the Chiefs, they were notified of a attic fire. The first arriving Engine made an aggressive attack on the fire. The fire was contained to the Attic. Due to the quick response of the C.I.F.D. the residents house was saved. The department had a full response of Five Engines, Two Rescue Trucks and a Ladder Truck. The Islip Terrace Fire Dept. responded in for a F.A.S.T. team.  Photos Courtesy of Charles A. Murphy

On January 28, 2010 the Central Islip Fire Department was alerted to a reported motor vehicle accident in front of 729 Wilson Boulevard at 4:46 a.m. 

Arriving units were faced with the reality of another fatal car accident. A single vehicle crash with 5 young people had rescue crews working to free them from their twisted car. Rescue 376 crews placed their Hurst tool into operation to free a young female from the rear of the car, then had the task of performing C.P.R. on her until Central Islip Hauppauge ambulance crews were on scene. All while this was taking place, other crews were securing the vehicle and tending to the other victims, one of which was ejected from the rear seats. Another victim was determined to have mortal injuries and was later pronounced dead. All victims were transported to area hospitals in serious condition. The female in trumatic arrest was later pronounced dead from her injuries in the accident.

It was later reported that the 19 year old driver of this vehicle was driving while intoxicated. The vehicle drove through the tree pictured then struck another tree.

All units were returned to service to ready their rigs for another call of service.

On Wednesday January 20, 2010 the East Brentwood Fire Department requested assistance from the Central Islip, Hauppauge and Brentwood fire departments for a working fire in a 2 story private dwelling on Treemont Avenue. The Brentwood F.D. supplied one Engine, The Hauppauge F.D. Supplied the F.A.S.T team and Central Islip supplied one Engine and a truck. The crews from C.I.F.D. opened up the roof and secured the utilities. With all four departments working together, the fire was extinguished without incident.

On Tuesday January 19, 2010 The C.I.F.D. responded to a reported Heavy Rescue at the end of Cedar Street in College Woods. Chief Falco and Assistant Chief McGee arrived on scene to find a one car MVA with one occupant. Chief Falco advised dispatch of a “Negative Pin” and for Rescue 6 to respond. It is unknown how the operator of the vehicle ended up on top of the 2 foot concrete wall just inches from launching into the sump. Rescue 6 secured the vehicle, the vehicle was removed from the wall and all units were up shortly thereafter.

On Saturday January 16 At 0005 Hours the C.I.F.D. was dispatched to a reported Structure fire on Wheeler Road across from the Central Islip High School. First arriving unit Engine 3 went on scene with light smoke showing. After a quick evacuation of the residents, the Engine crew advanced the hose line into the structure. At this time the Engine 3 Officer advised the Incident Commander of a bedroom fire on the first floor. Second due Engine, Engine 2 secured a water source to Engine 3.  The Hook and Ladder company preformed the vent on the number 3 side. Engine 1 acted as the fast team while Engine 8 and Rescue 6 were on stand by for a possible additional alarm. The fire was extinguished and all units returned to their respective stations.

On Friday afternoon the C.I.F.D. was dispatched to assist the East Brentwood Fire Department with multiple car fires to the rear of a dwelling on Bushwick Avenue. Chiefs Falco, McAteer and Mcgee along with Engine 2 responded. The crew of Engine 2 assisted in stretching a second hose line off of E.B.F.D. Engine 3-3-3. The fire was extinguished without incident.