Dix Hills Fire Department Receives 'Life-Saving' Training Vehicles

Photo by Steve Silverman

The Dix Hills Fire Department will be able to perfect their training thanks to a recent donation of three surplus county vehicles.

These vehicles, which can no longer be used on the road, will be used on extrications, including using the Jaws of Life and fighting vehicle fires.

“Vehicles provide our members with critical life-saving training and are increasingly difficult to acquire,” said Chief of Department Robert Fling.

The Dix Hills Fire Department is one of the largest volunteer departments in New York, with about 175 volunteer members. The department covers nearly 25 square miles, serves a population of over 27,000 people and responds to more than 800 fires and 1,500 medical emergencies each year.

The donations were organized by Legislator Steve Stern. “These dedicated volunteers, who risk their lives to protect our lives and our property, deserve all the assistance we can provide to help them fulfill their mission,” he said.

Picture: (l-r) Chairman of The Board of Fire Commissioners Bob Commisso, firefighter Tom Nostramo, legislator Steve Stern, chief of department Robert Fling, firefighter Nick Damico and commissioner Todd Cohen.

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