'Eagle Scout honored for Hauppauge Rural Cemetary Project'
Hauppauge, NY: May 5, 2005: On May 5, 2005 Travis Dubshinski received the highest honor in the Boy Scouts. Travis received the rank of Eagle Scout by completing his project of cleaning, building a soil and sand bin and beautifying the surrounding area of the Hauppauge Rural Cemetary. A recognition of merit was presented to Travis from the Hauppauge Fire Department.. Representing the fire department was Chief Michael Gagliardi. Chief Gagliardi is the proud father of two sons who received the rank of Eagle Scout when they were in the Scouting program.
For more information you can visit the Hauppauge Fire Department's website at
www.hauppaugefire.org To become a Hauppauge Fire Department volunteer firefighter please contact, Assistant Chief Thomas Kriklava at (631) 265-2381 ext. 112.

'Islandia Mayor Dorman Congratulations Hauppauge Fire Department for 74 years of serving the Hauppauge Community'
Hauppauge, NY: May 6, 2005: Members of the Hauppauge Fire Department celebrated 74 years of serving the Hauppauge community at their Annual Inspection and Installation dinner on April 30th. The Board of Fire Commissioners welcomed those who attended and congratulated the Chiefs, Officers and members for their support and dedication in keeping the Hauppauge Fire Department a leader in the fire service. 'I had the privilege of attending the 74th Installation of the Hauppauge Fire Department. It was my honor to watch our volunteer firefighters get recognized for their dedication and courage. Our communities would suffer tremendously if it were not for the brave citizens that put their lives on the line in time of need. They are special in my heart.' Mayor of Islandia Allan M. Dorman
For more information you can visit the Hauppauge Fire Department's website at
www.hauppaugefire.org To become a Hauppauge Fire Department volunteer firefighter please contact, Assistant Chief Thomas Kriklava at (631) 265-2381 ext. 112.

'Supervisor Vecchio on hand for Inspection and Installation of Chiefs, Officers and Members of the H.F.D. '
Hauppauge, NY: May 20, 2005: Members of the Hauppauge Fire Department celebrated 74 years of serving the Hauppauge community at their Annual Inspection and Installation dinner on April 30th. Town of Smithtown Supervisor Patrick Vecchio was on hand to congratulate the Chiefs, Officers and members for their support and dedication to the Hauppauge Fire District.
For more information you can visit the Hauppauge Fire Department's website at
www.hauppaugefire.org To become a Hauppauge Fire Department volunteer firefighter please contact, Assistant Chief Thomas Kriklava at (631) 265-2381 ext. 112.

Hauppauge, NY: April 5, 2005: 'Enrollment problems have reached a crisis stage in many areas of Long Island. According to the Fireman's Association of the State of New York (FASNY), fewer young people are joining the ranks. Many departments are having a hard time filling crews especially during the day when most people are working. According to FASNY, enrollment of volunteer firefighters has dropped 28 percent over the last ten years, leaving many departments thinly staffed. If this trend were to continue, many municipalities could find themselves without adequate fire protection in the near future. According to the National Fire Protection Association and theOccupational Safety and Health Administration which promulgated standards for the minimum number of fire fighters needed to safely and effectively respond to emergencies, an estimated 2/3 of all jurisdictions do not currently meet their safe staffing levels.

Hauppauge Fire Department Presents an A.E.D. (Automatic Electronic Defibrillator) to Local Church'

Hauppauge, NY: April 20, 2005: 'Early defibrillation saves lives. The primary obstacle for early defibrillation is getting the defibrillator-and an operator- to the victim within a short minute. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a major step forward in emergency cardiac care (ECC) because they can be used effectively by persons with minimal training. Use of AEDs expands the range of rescuers with the ability to make early defibrillation a reality for the patient. The American Heart Association Task Force on Early Defibrillation developed the concept of public access defibrillation to meet the challenges posed by the need for early defibrillation. Public access defibrillation implies expanding the routine use of AEDs within the community to the broadest possible number of rescuers while maintaining safety and effectiveness. There are three levels of public access defibrillation:...