It's National Volunteer Week. What better time to consider applying for membership in an area that is as old as our country. The first dedicated volunteer fire department was formed in Philadelphia in 1736. Neighbor helping neighbor is what the volunteer fire service is about.

The Hauppauge Fire Department is accepting applications from Hauppauge residents who meet the following requirements:

Pass a background check;

Pass a medical exam (at our expense) that certifies you are able to serve as a Class A firefighter;
Pass a physical agility test;
Hold a valid NYS Drivers License.

Click the "JOIN" tab above for more information.

Being a firefighter requires constant training in order to keep your skills sharp. On Wednesday evening, April 17th, the Hauppauge Fire Department attended Class A live fire training at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank. Pictures by Ryan Mackey.

If you like what you see and would like to be a part of this action, we are accepting applications for membership from Hauppauge residents.

Benefits include: property tax relief for homeowners; grant/tuition reimbursement for local and state colleges; life insurance; workers comp; AFLAC cancer and accident insurance; a pension benefit program.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Pass a full background check;
Pass a complete medical (at our expense) that certifies you as a Class A firefighter;
Pass a physical agility test;
Hold a valid NYS driver license

For more info click on the "JOIN" tab above.

On April 5th the Hauppauge Fire Department participated in the 1st Annual charity event Hoops For Heroes. This fund raiser was conceived by Hauppauge High School Assistant Principle Joy Ferrara. Mrs. Ferrara reached out to Commissioner Scott E. Munro of the Hauppauge Fire District asking  if the District and the Hauppauge Fire Department wanted to participate as a co-sponsor. In return we would receive 50 percent of the proceeds for a charity of our choosing. Our choice was the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Commissioner Munro and the District's Social Media Director worked hand in hand with school district personnel to pull off this first time event and, after months of hard work and planning, educators, firefighters, police officers and medical personnel faced off on the basketball court for what turned out to be an amazing evening of fun and community participation. The Hauppauge Fire District donated another RIDE TO SCHOOL IN A FIRE TRUCK for one lucky student along with fire department clothing.
The best part of the whole event is that the Hauppauge Fire Department raised Five Thousand dollars for the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation.

Congratulations to HFD Explorer Nicholas LaFemina, son of Commissioner Thomas LaFemina, HFD Explorer Grace Crean, daughter of Chris Crean and Larry Kunzig of Engine Company 1. All 3 were presented with Certificates of Commendation by Senator Mario R. Mattera at the Hoops for Heroes event. Nicholas and Grace, both from this year's Hauppauge H.S. graduating class, won major scholarships. Larry was honored for his many years of community service. Grace's award was accepted by her mom, Jennifer Galvin.

Our 2024 residential fund drive has begun and residents will begin receiving our mailing the week of March 11th.

This year we have added the ability to donate directly  via our website. Please click on the DONATE button above for more information.

Please remember that we handle our fund drive in house.
WE DO NOT USE OUTSIDE COMPANIES
WE WILL NOT CALL YOUR HOME OR KNOCK ON YOUR DOOR
BE CAUTIOUS OF TELEPHONE SCAMMERS CLAIMING TO REPRESENT US.

All donations should be either made  via this web site or mailed to us at:

Hauppauge Fire Department
Attn.: Fund Drive
855 Wheeler Road
Hauppauge, NY 11788

We thank everyone for their generosity.

To register as a participant in our 2024 5K Run / Walk scheduled for September 7th OR to register as a sponsor please click on the 5K RUN tab above.

The Hauppauge Fire Department is looking for young members of the community to join the Hauppauge Fire Department’s Explorers Program, Post 660. You must be 14-17 years of age and reside in the Hauppauge Fire District. 

This is a great way to start your volunteer firefighting career as a member of the Hauppauge Fire Department. Once you reach the age of 18, you can formally apply for membership in the Hauppauge Fire Department as a Class “A” Firefighter. 

As a member of the Explorers, you will have the opportunity to train and get a behind the scenes look at how the Hauppauge Volunteer Fire Department works. This training will give you a head start on the training you would receive with the department and with the Suffolk County Fire Academy if you become an official member of the Hauppauge Fire Department. 

As an Explorer you will receive specific training, both classroom and hands-on instruction, in basic firefighting skills including how to properly wear firefighting gear including the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), hose handling, hydrant and water supply, ladders, firefighting tools, strategy and tactics of firefighting, etc. 

Once you successfully apply for full membership in the department you become eligible for many benefits including various scholarship programs. Suffolk County offers incentives through its SERVES program to volunteer firefighters who attend Suffolk Community College. 

Volunteers under the SERVES scholarship program will be eligible to have their tuition paid in full while maintaining their membership as an active member in good standing in one of Suffolk County’s volunteer fire companies or EMS providers. There is no limitation as to the academic program the SERVES recruit can enter at any SCCC campus.

A SERVES student/volunteer must maintain volunteer activity and training levels and certain academic objectives during their course of study and must commit to a post-education service obligation of two (2) to five (5) years following the receipt of their total SERVES funding.

If you are interested, please click on the Explorers tab above.

We have added the ability to order and pay for an engraved 9/11 brick at our memorial. Simply click on the link, follow the instructions and you can leave a lasting tribute for a loved one. For more pictures, visit our 9/11 Memorial Page. NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER A BRICK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT INSTALLED BY THIS YEAR'S 9/11 CEREMONIES.