Did you know that your community is protected by volunteer firefighters?  In Nassau and Suffolk counties, there are approximately 180 volunteer fire departments staffed by over 20,000 volunteer firefighters.  These firefighters are highly trained to handle many kinds of fire and medical emergencies.

In addition to handling emergency calls, local volunteer firefighters also help to educate their communities about fire prevention, fire escape plans and fire warning devices, such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.