On August 1, 2022, SFD conducted a Multiple casualty training exercise led by 1st Asst. Chief/Training Officer D. Surozenski and Training Officer J.R. Rumpler. The SFD Osprey mascot, residing on a utility pole across the street from the Sub-station kept a keen eye on the proceedings.
After an efficient prep and tool set-up by the heavy-rescue crews and EMT's, victim rescue was under way. During this ... (Full Story & Photos)

On America's birthday, in the spirit of inter-agency cooperation and goodwill, the Southold Fire Department assisted American Legion Post 803, https://post803.com/ by bringing the ladder truck to the post and untangling their American Flag. Prior days heavy winds had ensnared and tangled the flag atop the pole with no way for the American Legion to untangle it. They reached out to SFD and Chief Ty ... (Full Story & Photos)

Southold FD Firefighters and EMTs displayed their skills and experience to Suffolk County Fire Academy Instructors as they aced the Advanced Extrication Drill on Tuesday 6/21. Scene size-up, locating victims, tool utilization, safety precautions and scene management were only some of the skills lauded by the instructors. There were some equipment deficiencies noted but these were more than overcome ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early morning Sunday June 19, 2022.

Southold FD Rescue Squad, Heavy Rescue and firefighters were called to the scene of an MVA, car v. pole, to extricate the trapped driver from the wreckage. By happenstance an off-duty SB medic was passing the scene moments after the occurrence and began emergency treatment. Two other SB medics starting their shifts were also quick to respond to the scene and began ... (Full Story & Photos)

The water dive team put the new inflatable in service on Sunday and practiced maneuvers with our larger rescue boat.... (Full Story & Photos)