St. James Volunteer Fire Department

06/05/2026

At our monthly department meeting this past Wednesday, the St. James Fire Department had the privilege of celebrating one of our own.

EMS provider Hailee Rannazzisi was honored by FASNY with the Gerald J. Buckenmeyer Memorial Scholarship, recognizing her outstanding academic achievements and her unwavering service to the community.

Hailee’s journey began in our Junior Fire Department, where her dedication and drive quickly stood out. Today, she continues that commitment as an extremely active member of our EMS Ambulance Company, responding to calls with professionalism and compassion.

Her service is more than personal — it’s part of a legacy. Hailee is a fourth‑generation volunteer with the St. James Volunteer Fire Department, proudly carrying forward a family tradition of helping others.

We are incredibly proud of Hailee for earning this well‑deserved honor. We look forward to hearing about your continued success in higher education.

Congratulations, Hailee — and thank you for your service to the St. James community.

06/02/2026

This past Saturday, the St. James Fire Department held its 104th Installation Dinner, celebrating our incoming and outgoing officers and honoring the outstanding members of each company.

Outgoing Chief Frank Sapienza was recognized with proclamations from our local, county, and state officials, as well as from President Trump, honoring his 11 years of dedicated service in the Chief’s office.

Congratulations to incoming Chief Danny Keegan and his 3 Assistants; Eric Orth, Ed Springer Jr and James O'Connell.

We proudly presented plaques of honor to members who went above and beyond throughout the past year. The evening also featured two distinguished recognitions: the Dr. Frederick Fischler Ambulance Award, presented to Olivia Marshall, and the Doug “O” Memorial Award, given in memory of Firefighter Douglas Oelschlager, who was lost on 9/11/2001. This year’s Doug “O” Award was presented to Past Chief Dave Mills for his continued leadership and dedication.

A heartfelt moment of the night was the special presentation to one of our youngest members, Jack Amato, recognizing his service as he prepares to attend Penn State for ROTC and continue his commitment by serving our country.

We extend our sincere thanks to the St. James Fire District for their hospitality and continued support.

05/26/2026

Today, the St. James Fire Department was proud to stand alongside our community in honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten. We are grateful to have taken part in today’s memorial services as we remember and pay tribute to our fallen heroes.

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day, the members of the St. James Volunteer Fire Department pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten. This weekend, we remember the fallen and honor their enduring legacy.

🇺🇸 We remember. We honor. We thank you.

05/22/2026

As EMS Week continues, we proudly recognize the dedicated members of the St. James Volunteer Fire Department who respond to more than 1,000 EMS calls each year.

Our members continually train, learn, and prepare to provide the highest level of care when our community needs it most. From the initial call to the final patient handoff, their commitment, compassion, and professionalism make a difference every single day.

Interested in making a difference in your community? Click on the link below to learn more about our amazing organization.

https://www.stjamesfd.org/content/join/

05/21/2026

Last night we came out to support one of our own!!

In celebration of EMS week and the remarkable work done by our EMS volunteers across Suffolk County, the Suffolk County Legislature hosted its 2nd Annual EMS Recognition Awards Ceremony. Each Suffolk County Legislator picks one EMS provider from their respective districts to be recognized, and we are beyond proud that our own EMT Jenn Carney was selected as the honoree of the 13th Legislative District by Legislator Sal Formica.

Legislator Thorne as well as County Clerk Vincent Puleo were on hand to issue proclamations to EMT Carney thanking her for her outstanding commitment to our community as well as to our county.

EMT Carney’s family, and St. James FD family were on hand to support her during this outstanding recognition.

Have you ever thought of serving your community as an EMT? We are always looking for new members…there is no better time to join than now !!

https://www.stjamesfd.org/content/join/

05/20/2026

On Monday, the St. James Fire Department traveled to the Suffolk County Training Center in Yaphank to sharpen our skills in “taxpayer response” operations. Continuous training is critical to ensuring our members are prepared to respond safely and effectively when our community needs us most.

During the training, our members focused on key firefighting skills including Forcible Entry, Ventilation, Search & Rescue, and Engine Operations. We are proud of the dedication our members show in continually improving their skills and readiness.

The Nesconset Fire Department teamed up with us for this amazing night of action. We are so grateful for our continued friendship with our neighbors

05/18/2026

The St James FD Juniors are sending out a huge thank you to everyone who supported today’s food drive!

2 trucks loaded with food, over $500 in cash donations and $100 in gift cards! All has been delivered to the Smithtown Food Pantry.

Your generosity made it a great success and will help many families in our community. We truly appreciate your support!

05/17/2026

Going on NOW!

On May 17th from 10:00am–1:00pm, the St James Fire Department Juniors will be collecting non‑perishable food items, gift cards, and cash donations at King Kullen. Every contribution supports the Smithtown Food Pantry and helps local families.

Together, we can make a difference.

05/15/2026

On May 17th from 10:00am–1:00pm, the St James Fire Department Juniors will be collecting non‑perishable food items, gift cards, and cash donations at King Kullen. Every contribution supports the Smithtown Food Pantry and helps local families.

Together, we can make a difference.