St. James Volunteer Fire Department

10/21/2026

Training for the Real Thing! 🔥🚒

Members of the St. James Fire Department recently participated in a challenging training exercise simulating a basement fire.

Since the training facility doesn't have an actual basement, our firefighters had to get creative! Crews stretched a significant amount of hose around the building and up a flight of stairs to the second floor before advancing down to the first floor to attack the simulated "basement" fire.

The exercise brought together both senior and newer members, providing a great opportunity to share experience, sharpen skills, and work together as a team.

💪 Training like this helps ensure our firefighters are prepared for whatever challenges they may face when the alarm sounds!

🚒 St. James Fire Department — Always Training, Always Ready!

Special thanks to JC Photography for the great photos!

10/20/2026

🚑🏃‍♂️ St. James Fire Department Supporting Our Community!

Members of the St. James Fire Department's ambulance crew were on standby this past Sunday during the Catholic Health Suffolk County Marathon, ready to provide emergency medical assistance if needed.

We're always proud to support community events and help keep participants and spectators safe!

👏 A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers for giving their time to support this great event as their day started at 4:00 am!

10/20/2026

Members of the St. James Fire Department recently visited the local preschool children at the St James Episcopal Church as part of our ongoing Fire Prevention Program!

The children learned important fire safety lessons, got an up-close look at our firefighters and their equipment, and even had some hands-on fun operating a fire hose! 🚒💦

We always enjoy spending time with our youngest community members, teaching them that fire safety starts at any age!

A big thank you to the preschool for welcoming us!

10/13/2026

🚒🔥 Fire Prevention Starts Young!

Members of the St. James Fire Department recently visited the Pre-K classes at St. James Elementary School, where over 70 children participated in a fun and educational lesson about fire prevention and safety!

The children had a great time learning important fire safety lessons, and the visit was extra special for a few students whose fathers are members of our volunteer fire department!

We always enjoy the opportunity to educate our youngest community members, share the importance of fire safety, and help make our community a safer place!

🚒 Remember, fire safety starts at any age!

10/11/2026

10/06/2026

🚒 Serving Our Community Starts With Volunteers!

This past Sunday at St. James Day, members of the St. James Fire Department Recruitment Committee spent the day meeting with our neighbors and sharing the many benefits of becoming a member of our organization.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and learn more about what it means to serve your community!

Have you ever considered joining the St. James Fire Department? There’s a place for you on our team. 🚒🔥

Click on the link below to learn more!

https://www.stjamesfd.org/content/join/

09/26/2026

With the approaching nor’easter, members of the St. James Fire Department have been preparing to make sure we’re ready to respond when our community needs us.

Members have been checking equipment, preparing apparatus, and making sure everything is ready for the expected conditions. During the storm, we will have crews standing by at the firehouse, allowing us to respond quickly to emergencies throughout our community.

We encourage everyone to stay safe, use caution, and avoid unnecessary travel during the worst of the storm.

As always, the St. James Fire Department is ready to serve our community.

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

Yesterday, members of the St. James Fire Department took part in a hands-on training session focused on portable ladder operations. 🪜🚒

Those attending represented a great mix of experience—from members who joined more than 50 years ago to some of our newest members with just a few months of service.

After training, everyone enjoyed a great meal together and helped celebrate one of our own—Jenn Carney! 🎂