St. James Volunteer Fire Department

11/18/2025

This past Saturday evening The St James Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle crash on North Country Rd. near Thompson Hill Rd & Gate Rd.

Upon arrival, the First Responder driver confirmed entrapment and reported that the vehicle was on fire.

When Asst. Chief, James O'Connell arrived, flames were threatening the cab from the engine compartment. He quickly used a water can to extinguish the majority of the fire before it could spread into the cab. Engine 4-3-1 arrived and deployed a hose line along with a combi-extrication tool.

Additional units, including 4-3-6-A, 4-3-9, 4-3-3, and 4-3-6-B, also arrived on scene. EMTs and medics gained access to the vehicle to begin patient care while crews from Engines 1, 3, and Rescue 9, along with ESU, worked on removing the roof and making relief cuts for a dash lift. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

Thanks to all the assisting agencies.

- SCPD Officers
- SCPD ESU
- PSE&G

11/13/2025

✨ St. James Tree Lighting – Saturday, December 6! ✨
Join us for a festive and family-friendly night at Deepwells!

🎶 Entertainment
🎨 Children’s craft station
☕️🍪 Hot chocolate & cookies – generously sponsored by the Smithtown Rotary
🎁 Toy Drive – Bring an unwrapped toy to support local children. This is our first-ever toy drive, and every donation makes a difference!
🎅 Visit from Santa & Free Photos

Everything is FREE and open to the community.
Let’s kick off the season together — we can’t wait to see you there! 🌲✨

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11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

It was an exceptionally busy weekend for all departments in the Smithtown area. On Sunday, the Smithtown Fire Department responded to two working fires within just four hours.

The first incident was a residential fire that appeared to have originated in the garage and quickly spread to other areas of the home. Mutual aid from multiple departments was requested to assist.

Shortly after, a call came in for a working commercial fire at Mavis Tires, located at the corner of Maple Ave and Route 111. Upon arrival, the Smithtown Fire Department encountered a fully involved fire with multiple vehicles inside.

Once again, neighboring departments were called for assistance. In total, ten departments and nearly 100 firefighters battled the blaze.

As the building began to collapse, the decision was made to prioritize the safety of all responders and initiate an exterior-only attack.

As always, we stand ready to assist our neighboring departments whenever help is needed.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces.

Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country are truly inspiring.

We are grateful for your service and the freedoms you protect.

Let’s take a moment to reflect on their contributions and show our appreciation.

Thank you, veterans! ❤️

11/10/2025

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Helpful hints for a safe and Happy Halloween.

10/28/2025

Last week, members of the St. James Fire Department visited local schools to educate children about fire safety and emergency preparedness.

The kids asked insightful questions about how our volunteers work diligently to protect them and the entire community.

It was a delightful experience, and we often find ourselves wondering who enjoyed it more—the children or us!

Here are some photos from our visits to Smithtown Nursery School and Harbor Country Day School.

10/24/2025

Congratulations to our own Kevin Peterson on his retirement from the Suffolk Fire Marshal’s Office after 31 years of dedicated service to the Suffolk County community.

Today marked Kevin's "last walk out" as he left the facility for the final time, giving his "final sign-off" surrounded by friends, family, co-workers, and honored guests who came to celebrate him.

We are proud to have Kevin as a long-time member of the St. James Fire Department. His dedication to our community has been unwavering and truly commendable.

Wishing you all the best and much enjoyment in your well-deserved retirement, Kevin

10/19/2025

Last night we celebrated our Annual Old Timers Dinner!
It’s one of our favorite traditions — a night to honor the dedicated men and women who have proudly served our community for 20 years or more.

This year, several of our members hit incredible service milestones:

Firefighter Brittany Ranazzissi – 20 years of service.
Paramedic Captain Kate Keegan – 20 years of service.
Past Chief Edward Springer Jr. – 25 years of service.
Past Chief Marty Thompson – an incredible 50 years of service.

Congratulations and thank you to all of our members for your decades of dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to the residents of St. James. Your service makes our department what it is today!