Eaton's Neck Fire Department
Volunteer fire department providing fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents of Eaton's Neck since 1956
This morning at 1015 hours, Eaton's Neck FD was dispatched to a car fire on Locust Lane. Chief Atkins arrived first on scene and confirmed the fire had been extinguished prior to our arrival. Our engine crew checked the vehicle thoroughly to make sure all hot spots were out before clearing. Our EMS team also evaluated one homeowner on scene for smoke inhalation. Great job to everyone who responded.
This morning, the Eaton’s Neck FD Junior Firefighters volunteered their morning cleaning up the historic Gardiner Family Cemetery on Cherrylawn Lane, a small but significant piece of Eaton’s Neck history. The Gardiner family once owned the entire peninsula, and their cemetery is a reminder of the deep roots our community has in this special place.
The Gardiners have been part of Eaton’s Neck since the 1700s. John Gardiner, born in 1747, was one of the peninsula’s most well known landowners. John actually maintained an oil lamp on a pole to help guide passing ships through the dangerous reef off Eaton’s Neck Point. In 1798, the federal government purchased land from him to build what would become Long Island’s second lighthouse, and his son went on to become its very first keeper. The cemetery on Cherrylawn Lane holds several generations of the Gardiner family, with headstones dating back to the early 1800s, giving us a glimpse into just how far back our community’s history goes.
We were lucky to have Robert Hughes, Town of Huntington Historian, join us for the cleanup. His knowledge and passion for local history made the morning even more special, giving our junior members a real connection to the land they were helping to preserve. Also a special thanks for Harold Rowan, a town of Huntington liaison in the guidance and help with this community service project.
Town of Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth
Eaton's Neck FD donating blood in memory of Suffolk County Police Officer Glen L. Ciano. The blood drive is scheduled for today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Commack Fire Department headquarters on Jericho Turnpike.
Today, members of our team took advantage of the frozen Huntington Bay to refresh & train their skills in ice & cold water emergencies.
NO ice is safe ice!
If we can’t find ’em, we can’t fight ’em.
With the upcoming snow, Please shovel out the fire hydrant closest to your home. In an emergency, every second matters.
– clear at least a three-foot radius around the hydrant
What looks like your neighbor’s hydrant may actually be the one we need for your home. Multiple houses share hydrants, and the one you clear could make the difference when it matters most.
Thank you for helping us help you.
