Island Park Volunteer Fire Department

10/05/2026

09/24/2026

🚨 WEATHER & COASTAL FLOODING NOTICE 🚨

The Island Park Fire Department is closely monitoring the incoming Nor’easter and the potential for coastal flooding throughout our community.

🌊 Moderate coastal flooding is expected, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable areas. Residents should be prepared for possible roadway closures, flooding of homes and businesses, and hazardous driving conditions.

Please:
* 🚗 Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown.
* 🏠 Residents in vulnerable or low-lying areas should be prepared to relocate to a safer location if conditions deteriorate.
* 📱 Monitor official weather and emergency notifications.
* 🔦 Keep emergency supplies, medications, flashlights, and charged phones readily available.
* 🚨 If an evacuation is ordered, follow the instructions of local officials immediately.
* ☎️ Call 911 for emergencies.

The Island Park Fire Department will continue to monitor the situation and coordinate with our emergency response partners and officials throughout the storm.

Please stay alert, stay safe, and look out for your neighbors.

07/15/2026

The Island Park Fire Department would like to remind everyone that smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires may be noticeable throughout our area over the coming days. While the smell of smoke and hazy skies can be alarming, these conditions are affecting much of the Northeast.

If you see smoke but do not observe visible flames or signs of a local fire, please avoid calling 911 solely to report the odor. Keeping 911 available for true emergencies helps ensure firefighters, EMS personnel, and dispatchers can respond quickly to those in immediate need.

Call 911 immediately if you see:
🚒 Visible flames
🏠 Smoke coming from a building
🚗 A vehicle fire
🌳 A brush or outdoor fire
⚠️ Any situation where life or property is in immediate danger

If you have respiratory conditions, asthma, or other health concerns, consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities while air quality is affected.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep emergency resources available for those who need them most.

Stay safe,
Island Park Fire Department

07/12/2026

Some moments are simply too important to miss.

This morning, the Chief of Department and a few members of the Island Park Fire Department visited the home of Honorary Chief Al Bolton (Uncle Al), a 60-year member of our department to personally present the plaques and citations recognizing his extraordinary service. Due to health reasons, he could not attend previous events to accept his well earned recognition, so we brought it to him.

As a special tribute, there is a 60-year flag proudly displayed in front of Fire Headquarters representing his remarkable 60 years of unwavering dedication to our department and the Island Park community.

Thank you for six decades of selfless service, commitment, and brotherhood. Your legacy continues to inspire generations of firefighters, and we are honored to celebrate this incredible milestone with you.

Congratulations on 60 years of service Uncle Al!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Chief’s Office and the Members of the Island Park Fire Department! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday and enjoy time with family and friends, we wish everyone a happy, safe, and memorable Independence Day.

If you’re traveling, please be safe on the roads, never drive impaired, and remember to be courteous when parking. Keeping fire hydrants clear and leaving enough room for emergency vehicles can make all the difference if we need to respond.

Have a wonderful Fourth of July, celebrate responsibly, and stay safe!

06/30/2026

Mayor Michael McGinty and the Village Board, in coordination with the Chiefs of the Island Park Fire Department, are closely monitoring the expected dangerous heat and weather conditions this week.

Extreme heat is expected Wednesday through Friday, with heat indices reaching 100–115°, and remaining high into Saturday. Limited overnight relief is expected.

Please take precautions:

Stay hydrated
Limit outdoor activity during peak hours (noon–8 PM)
Use air conditioning or cooling centers when possible
Check on elderly neighbors and those at risk

We ask everyone to look out for one another and take this seriously.

Stay safe, Island Park.

06/27/2026

🚒🇺🇸 What a fantastic day for our community!

The Annual John Fabrizio Old Fashion Juniors Tournament was another tremendous success, bringing together families, friends, and our future firefighters for a day filled with fun, teamwork, and tradition.

A special thank you to former Chief Anthony D’Esposito, our Mayor and Village Board, Chief Mahendra Hardwar, the Assistant Chiefs, and all the members of the Island Park Fire Department who helped make this event possible.

A very special thank you to the Original Engine Company for spearheading this year’s event. Your dedication, planning, and hard work made the day a tremendous success, and we truly appreciate your commitment to continuing this great tradition.

We were also honored by the special appearance of Terry and her family, proudly representing the Red Robertson family. Thank you for joining us and helping celebrate the traditions and history that continue to make this event so meaningful.

Most importantly, thank you to all of the kids who participated and made the day so memorable—we hope you had as much fun as we did!

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Town of Hempstead for providing the Showmobile and to the Oceanside Columbia Engine Company for bringing their beautiful old-fashioned fire truck to proudly lead the parade.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this wonderful community tradition. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

06/25/2026

Final Night of practice of our Annual John Fabrizio Old Fashion Junior Firefighter’s Tournament.

06/22/2026

We invite the children of our community to participate in the Annual John Fabrizio Junior Firefighter's Tournament.

A way to instill in our young neighbors a love of the fire service, teamwork, and community pride, while honoring the traditions of those who serve.

All are welcome!