Suffolk County Fire Departments are dedicated to providing fire protection and emergency response services to the community of Suffolk County, New York. Their mission is to prevent the loss of life and property, and they have collaborated with the Suffolk County Fire Chiefs Council, the Suffolk County Fire District Association, and the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Association to provide resources to all first aid associations in the event of a line-of-duty death. The fire districts in Suffolk County offer a wide range of services, including responding to firefighting requests, medical emergencies, incidents involving hazardous materials, rescue calls, and motor vehicle or other accidents. There are 228 fire departments in the county, serving a population of 1.5 million people in an area of 912 square miles.
The Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) Department is committed to serving both Suffolk County's 1.5 million residents and the more than 10,000 first responders who are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property. This department provides fundamental training to all officers and firefighters so they can address issues affecting the fire service in today's environment. In addition to providing essential services, the fire districts in Suffolk County also offer new training opportunities from the Suffolk County Fire Academy on truss and National Grid signs. This helps ensure that all first responders are up-to-date on the latest safety protocols and best practices for responding to emergencies.
Suffolk County is ranked 55th out of 62 counties in terms of fire departments per capita and ninth out of 62 counties in fire departments per square mile. This demonstrates the commitment of the county to providing adequate fire protection and emergency response services for its residents.
