Join us for Recruitment Day at the St James Fire Department, Station 2 on the corner of Woodlawn Ave & Jefferson Ave.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just a little curious, stop in and see what we have to offer.

Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Celebrating Our Leaders and Their Dedication.

This past Thursday, the St James Fire Department held their annual elections and inspection at Station 2. The event was a testament to the hard work and commitment of the department's members.

We are proud to present some pictures of the newly elected company officers and department chiefs.

Chief Sapienza continued his role, assisting his team which ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at our annual inspection and elections, Marty Thompson was honored for his 50 years of active service with the St James Volunteer Fire Department. Marty was voted into membership in January of 1975. He has worn many hats in his 50 years including but not limited to Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Chief and President of the Department.

A lifetime of service to his country and his community ... (Full Story & Photos)

March 26, 2025, 17:51 hours**: The Nissequogue, St. James, Smithtown, Hauppauge and Nesconset Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a house fire at 7 Smith Lane in Nissequogue. A resident on Landing Avenue reported seeing heavy black smoke in the area. A second caller, who was on the scene, confirmed that flames were visible in the basement and mentioned they were searching for a small dog ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Leadership Class at Smithtown High School West will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, April 5, from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM at the Smithtown Library - Nesconset Branch.

Set an appointment and make a donation. ... (Full Story & Photos)

To Our Community,

On February 26, 2025, members of St. James Fire Department’s Engine Company 1 officially retired their 1993 Pierce Lance fire engine after 32 years of dedicated service. Throughout its lifetime, this engine played a critical role in responding to countless emergencies—from routine fire alarms to major incidents such as the 1995 wildfires and the unprecedented flooding that struck ... (Full Story & Photos)

Out with the old and in with the new!

After 32 years of service, it's time to retire Engine 4-3-3. We are excited to introduce our new 2024 Spartan engine, which we anticipate will serve us for another 32 years.

Pictured here are past and present members of the St. James Fire Department, Engine Company 3. Together, they bring an impressive total of over 400 years of combined experience!

We extend ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, a group of our volunteers gathered at Cordwood Beach to enhance their ice and water rescue skills. For many of our newer members, this was their first experience with such training.

We extend our gratitude to Captains James O'Connell from Rescue 9 and Kate Keegan from EMS Company 9 for sharing their expertise.
Members from Rescue 9, Ladder 7, Engine 3, and Ambulance 9 participated in the ... (Full Story & Photos)