Melville Volunteer Fire Department

On June 5th, at 13:51, the Melville Fire Department received reports of a structure fire on Northgate Circle. 1st Assistant Chief Kaplan was first on scene and transmitted the Working Fire.

Engine 2-5-4 was first due, on scene in 6 minutes with water on the fire 1 minute later. Ladder 2-5-1 followed in second due and performed primary searches to check for extension into the homes. Additional units assisted with searches, extinguishment, and overhaul. Due to the rapid response and aggressive attack, the fire was extinguished prior to making it into the rest of the residence, and was isolated to the garages of the units.

Melville Units on Scene: 2-5-1,4,7,13,17,25,28,29,30,31,32,35,45,MEDIC2

The fire was placed under control about 35 minutes after activation. All units on scene were under the command of Chief of Department Barclay.

We would like to thank all the departments that responded mutual aid to our working fire, and Syosset FD, Huntington Community First Aid Squad, and Deer Park FD for handling 3 alarms while standing by.

Mutual Aid Units On Scene:
9503,9533
2-8-8
2-4-5,2-4-33
1-5-4
926,929

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Melville FD Handles Motor Vehicle Accident with Overturn 5/30/2026

Our condolences to our Brothers and Sisters of the Plainview Fire Department.

It is with deep regret that the Chiefs office, the Board of Directors &
the Officer’s & Members of Engine Company #4 announce the passing of:
Life Member, Ex-Captain, Past Fire Commissioner & your Benevolent Vice President Frank Rosato
He will be reposing at the Wagners Funeral Home,
125 West Old Country Road in Hicksville.
Viewing hours will be Thursday 2 to 4pm & 7 to 9pm
The Department service will be Thursday at 8:00pm.

This past Memorial Day weekend our members responded to 49 alarms. Of the 49, we responded to 8 Motor Vehicle Accidents including a serious motorcycle accident with fire and 3 accidents with overturned vehicles. We also responded to the Farmingdale Fire Department as a mutual aid engine to a building fire.

As the weather begins to get warmer, remember to drive carefully.

On the morning of May 2nd Melville Fire department was alerted for an animal rescue for ducks in a drain. Chief Taveras and 2-5-12’s crew worked to remove 10 ducklings from a storm drain and relocate them with the mother. All units were back in service within an hour.

Our Annual Mothers Day Plant Sale this weekend! Friday 1200-1900, Saturday 0700-2000, Sunday 0700-1300

Join us April 18th at West Hills County Park for an Earth Day Celebration

On Tuesday, March 31st, at 06:42, the Melville Fire Department was notified for a house fire on Leighton Court. Assistant Chief Kaplan arrived on scene and confirmed the working fire. Engine 2-5-4 arrived first due, and immediately stretched and operated 2 handlines, 1 going through the front door to attack the interior fire, while the second went to the rear of the building to attack the exterior fire. Throughout the operation, a total of 4 handlines were stretched and operated to bring the fire under control. All units on the fireground operated efficiently and effectively together to bring the fire under control, performing fire suppression, searches, and ventilation operations. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and all occupants were able to get out of the house prior to our arrival.

Melville Units on Scene:
Engines 2-5-3, 4, 6, 7
Ladder 2-5-1
Ambulances 2-5-5, 15
Rehab 2-5-44
Chiefs Barclay, Kaplan and Sycoff
2-5-MEDIC1 and MEDIC2

All units were under the command of Chief of Department Barclay. Units remained on scene for about 2 and a half hours before returning back in service.

We would like to thank all of our mutual aid partners who assisted us on scene and stood by at our headquarters to cover the district while we operated at this fire:










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Melville FD Handles Car vs Building 3/24/26.

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