Bethpage Fire Department Engine Company 5

10/24/2026

10/22/2026

The $1 million question… 🤣

10/22/2026

ISO sets no maximum age for a fire truck. None.

It grades a pumper on demonstrated flow at 150 psi. A 20-year-old engine at its rated GPM scores the same as new.

So protect the test record, not the model year.

Where the 15-year number comes from:
• NFPA 1910 annex guidance, not a rule
• 15 years front-line, 25 years total
• Over 25 years, replacement is recommended
• Aerial nondestructive test: every 5 years
• Repairs past 10% of new cost: replace

The full breakdown, and what a four-year build queue does to that schedule:
https://firetruck.center/fire-truck-lifespan/

What finally retired your oldest rig, the calendar or a failed test?

10/19/2026

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nyc-dep-police-officer-william-willy-piemonte-rebuild

Help NYC DEP Police Officer William “Willy” Piemonte Rebuil… Environmental Police Benevolent Association Inc needs your support for Help NYC DEP Police Officer William “Willy” Piemonte Rebuild

10/18/2026

🍻 THANK YOU! 🍻
From the officers and members of Bethpage Fire Department – Engine Company 5, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser. A special thank you to our sponsors, local businesses, and everyone who contributed to make this fundraiser a success. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year for our 10 year anniversary of Oktoberfest!!!🍺🎶👀🇩🇪

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

Get to Station 5 tonight safe on us . Be sure to scan the QR code.

10/16/2026

**Oktoberfest Announcement **
During tomorrow nights event we will be hosting a silent auction. The auction includes a New York Islanders Suite Package . This package includes 8 tickets to the New York Islanders Vs Los Angeles Kings October 22 , 2026 @ 7:30pm at UBS Arena. Food , B**r , W**e , Soda , and 2 Parking passes are also included. The silent auction will take place from 7pm-10:30pm . Winner must be present at the event and will be announced at the end of the night . The auction starts at $600.