West Islip Fire Department 309 Union Boulevard West Islip, NY 11795 Phone: 631-661-6440 Fax: 631-669-5292
Chief of Department - Michael Delgado First Assistant Chief - - Joseph Badala Second Assistant Chief - A. Scott Harvey Third Assistant Chief – Blaise Gemellaro EMS Chief - John McAuley
VANGUARD ENGINE COMPANY " THE SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS "
Captain Robert Overton 1st Lieutenant PJ DeGennaro 2nd Lieutenant Patrick Lamberson Treasurer Jim Stephenson Secretary Robert Mone
The West Islip Fire Department was started in 1951 with 2 Engine Company's, Engine Company #1 and Engine Company #2. Later in 1958 the 2 Company's merged to become Vanguard Engine Company. Vanguard is stationed out of the West Islip Fire Department's station one located at 127 Watts Place. We currently have 2 engines, 3-17-1 a 1989 Duplex Emergency One 1500 GPM Engine, and 3-17-2 a 1994 Pierce Lance 1500 GPM Engine with a Hurst Tool. Vanguard currently has 38 members.
The Engines of Vanguard Engine Company #1
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3-17-1
3-17-1 is a 1989 Duplex Emergency One 1500 GPM Enginewith a 10 man cab and a top mounted pump. It carries 8 Scott 4.5 packs, 1000 feet of 5" hose, 800 feet of 3" hose, and 8 hand lines. It also has various forcible entry tools as well as a partner saw. All of the Department's trucks carry a first aid bag and O2.
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3-17-2
3-17-2 is a 1994 Pierce Lance1500 GPM Engine that also has a 10 man cab and a top mounted pump.This engine carries 7 Scott 4.5 packs,1000 feet of 5" hose, 800 feet of 3" hose, and 7 hand lines. What's different about this engine is that as well as fire fighting equipment it also carries a Hurst Tool for Vehicle extrication.It's Hydro generator powers the tool and also large scene lights at the middle and rear of the engine.
VANGUARD ENGINE COMPANY
