Montauk Fire Department Corner: August 2024

Good day, and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner.  I trust everyone had a nice and safe Fourth of July Holiday, and are enjoying this wonderful Montauk summer weather.

As is a long-standing tradition at the Montauk Fire Department, the last Monday of June is always put aside for a family and friends BBQ, and this year was no exception. On Monday, June 24^th, Members, families and friends had a great time enjoying good food, drink and fellowship at the Montauk Fire Department. I’d like to thank all the Members who put this event on. As I said, it has been a tradition for many years and will be for many more.

On Thursday, July 4^th the Montauk Fire Department assisted with fire prevention, emergency medical services and traffic control for the Montauk Chamber of Commerce’s hosted holiday fireworks. The weather was beautiful for the show, and I am happy to report that the event went without incident, except for a small fire in the dunes near the fireworks site. The fire was easily extinguished and no one was injured. Thank you to all the MFD volunteers who came out to assist at this event.

On Sunday, July 21^st Montauk Fire Department personnel from Company No. 6 (Fire Police) and Company No. 4 (Ambulance Squad) assisted at the annual Montauk Lighthouse Sprint Triathlon. This is always a well-attended event, but this year it set the record for the most participants in a sprint triathlon throughout the entire State of New York. I am happy to report that the event was a success for the Lighthouse and that there were no reported accidents or injuries. Thank you to all the MFD personnel who volunteered for this event.

Lastly, on behalf of the officers, men and women of the Montauk Fire Department, I’d like to congratulate three Montauk girls who made the East Hampton Girls Softball traveling team this year. (From left to right in the photo) Maggie Shea, Charlotte Vickers, and Vera Ryan made this year’s traveling team which won the District 36 championship. Besides being great softball players, I hope they’re thinking of joining the Montauk Fire Department Juniors when they are old enough.

That’s it for this month’s edition. Stay safe and have a wonderful August in Montauk.