St. James Volunteer Fire Department, 533 North Country Road, Saint James, NY (2026)

04/11/2026

Next Saturday, the St. James Fire Department is hosting a Recruitment Open House at Station 2 on the corner of Woodlawn & Jefferson Ave. 11:00am- 3:00pm.

Stop by, meet the team, and see how we protect our community. We’re always looking for dedicated individuals to join us—hope to see you there!

04/11/2026

On Thursday night, the St. James Fire Department held its annual elections and inspection — a night filled with tradition, pride, and big transitions.

After 11 years in the Chief’s office, Chief Frank Sapienza is moving on. We thank him for more than a decade of dedicated leadership, unwavering commitment, and service to his brother and sister members and to the St. James community.

As one chapter closes, another begins. 1st Assistant Chief Danny Keegan has moved up the ranks, and we are proud to welcome him as the new Chief of the Department.

He will be supported by 1st Assistant Chief Eric Orth, 2nd Assistant Chief Ed Springer Jr., 3rd Assistant Chief James O’Connell, and nearly 100 dedicated volunteers who keep this department strong.

Congratulations to all, and thank you for your continued service to St. James.

04/09/2026

🔥 WE’RE RECRUITING! 🔥
Looking for a way to give back, learn new skills, and be part of something bigger? Come check out our Recruitment Open House!
🚒 Meet the crew
🚑 Learn about Fire & EMS
👨‍🚒 See the gear up close
No pressure, no obligation — just come learn what we’re all about. 18 years old and over.

Maybe you have a child who's 14 - 17 years old and interested in being part of our organization.

Help your child take the first step toward becoming a community hero. Our Junior Firefighter Program offers a unique opportunity to build life skills, gain hands-on experience, and become part of a respected team that makes a real difference every day.

Get them started on a path of service, leadership, and personal growth.

SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, April 18th, 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Station 2 is on the corner of Jefferson Ave and Woodlawn Ave.
https://www.stjamesfd.org/content/join/
https://stjamesfd.org/

04/07/2026

🔥 WE’RE RECRUITING! 🔥
Looking for a way to give back, learn new skills, and be part of something bigger? Come check out our Recruitment Open House!
🚒 Meet the crew
🚑 Learn about Fire & EMS
👨‍🚒 See the gear up close
No pressure, no obligation — just come learn what we’re all about. 18 years old and over.

Maybe you have a child who's 14 - 17 years old and interested in being part of our organization.

Help your child take the first step toward becoming a community hero. Our Junior Firefighter Program offers a unique opportunity to build life skills, gain hands-on experience, and become part of a respected team that makes a real difference every day.

Get them started on a path of service, leadership, and personal growth.

SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, April 18th, 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Station 2 is on the corner of Jefferson Ave and Woodlawn Ave.

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

04/06/2026

At 4:53 a.m. this morning, the St. James Fire Department was dispatched for a reported brush fire in the fields of BB & GG Farmstand. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Danny Keegan found a fully involved greenhouse, a tractor trailer, and multiple chicken coops.

Due to the scope of the incident, mutual aid was requested from the Nesconset Fire Department and the Nissequogue Fire Department, who responded directly to the scene. The Stony Brook Fire Department stood by at Station 2 to provide coverage in the event of a second alarm.

Thanks to the combined efforts of all departments, the fire was successfully handled. All St. James units returned to their respective stations by 7:50 a.m.

Equipment cleanup and restoration followed, with the final apparatus back in service at 9:30 a.m.

03/20/2026

One of our very own!! Congratulations Gavin!! We are all very proud of your accomplishments. The best is yet to come!

03/17/2026

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all 🍀

Help us have a boring day! Don’t drink and drive.

03/16/2026

🔥 New York State Burn Ban in Effect: March 16 – May 14

To help reduce the risk of wildfires during the spring season, the NYS Annual Burn Ban prohibits the burning of refuse, trash, tires, and other solid wastes, including burn barrels, loose leaves, and treated or painted wood.

✔ Allowed:
• Barbecue grills and outdoor cooking devices used for food

• Contained backyard fire pits or campfires under 3 feet high and 4 feet wide. Fires must be contained and have a shield or spark arrestor.

• Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated wood

Residents should also check local Town or Village for other laws that may be applicable.

03/15/2026

It was a busy weekend for many of our members. We started on Saturday with the St Patrick's Day Parade. We were joined by the Smithtown Fire Department, Nesconset Fire Department, Kings Park Fire Department, and the Nissequogue Fire Department. A good time was had by all, and we thank our FD neighbors for joining us and stopping back at Station 2 for a nice meal.

On Sunday, many of our members spent the morning training with Instructor/Capt. Kate Keegan and worked on their basic life support (BLS) skills, which included CPR and the proper use of an AED.

If you think you would like to join our fine organization and Volunteer to be Amazing, simply click on the link below and see what we are all about.

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

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