Rockville Centre Fire Department

Since its establishment under another name in September of 1875 by a group of young men, the Rockville Centre Fire Department has provided the community with peace of mind. As residential areas replaced the farms that used to populate the village, the fire department remained. It has grown to be one of the fire departments with the highest volunteer numbers in the state. Many of the volunteers are community members looking to give back.

Clocking in 500 hours as a whole in training, Rockville Centre Fire Department volunteers are truly committed to the department. Volunteers also carry out drills and equipment maintenance and preparation. Last year, the department had 20 engines, an antique engine, an aerial ladder truck, a tower ladder truck, a heavy rescue truck, an EMS first response vehicle, two ambulances and other equipment. Maintenance of these vehicles is crucial to the safety of the Rockville Centre community. Anyone who is interested in getting involved should call (516) 678-9320 to learn more.

Like most major institutions, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the Rockville Centre Fire Department had to undergo certain changes and like many local emegency and medical services, the department went above and beyond to help serve the community during the Covid-19 outbreak. As first responders, the fire volunteers took extra precautions when responding to calls at the height of the pandemic to ensure they were not exposed to the coronavirus. If a risk was suspected or confirmed, firefighters wore N95 masks, protective eyewear and other gear in addition to their standard equipment. The fire department also enacted Emergency Order 2020-1 to ensure the safety of both civilians and the volunteers who risk their lives to protect them.

With coronavirus numbers decreasing, the department has returned to more normal activities, including hosting in-person events and festivities.