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Fire safety
The Bayport Fire Department, a volunteer-based entity, handles fire protection services in Bayport, situated at 251 Snedecor Avenue, cornering Railroad Street. It operates under the Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services system, identified by call numbers 3-14-0. Beyond firefighting, the department responds to auto accidents, rescue missions, water-related emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and offers first response for critical EMS calls like cardiac arrests and choking.

Established on August 15, 1891, with 18 members as the Bayport Hose Company, Charles R. Post served as Chief. Initially, a firehouse was built on Middle Road’s north side, later relocated to Snedecor Avenue and Railroad Street in 1956. The purchase of a hook and ladder truck in 1896 led to the formation of the Hook and Ladder Company, prompting the name change to the Bayport Fire Department.

During World War II, Engine Company No.1 was established but disbanded temporarily, reformed post-war. The department acquired its first new fire truck, a 1955 Mack 750 GPM, in 1955. In 1991, it was retired and sold to the department for one dollar, undergoing a minor overhaul in 2006.

Presently, the Bayport Fire Department comprises roughly 120 members, with 70-85 active. Their average response time is four minutes. The department includes four companies (Hose Company, Hook and Ladder Company, Engine Company, and Fire Police Company), along with two Squads (Rescue and Water Rescue).

Reflecting tradition, members still don the original uniform from the 1800s, featuring black or navy blue pants, a red wool shirt with black breast and white insignia, and patent leather belts. This tradition remains unique among New York state fire departments, apart from the Brentwood Fire Department band.

Water Rescue Squad

Established in 1991 by department members, the BFD Dive or SCUBA team specializes in subsurface rescues, evolving from recreational diving practices. Initially, one of Suffolk County’s largest teams in terms of certified divers, it expanded its capabilities over time. In 2000, the fire district procured a 19′ zodiac hurricane 580 rescue boat, complementing the smaller 10′ avon rescue boat for offshore rescues in the Great South Bay.

As water rescue calls surged from 1 or 2 annually to 30 or 40, the squad underwent reorganization and advanced training in Public Safety Diving, Surface Rescues, and Ice Rescues, obtaining nationally recognized certifications. In 2005, significant upgrades were made: a specialized custom water rescue truck was commissioned from Marion Body works of Wisconsin, and the Zodiac received enhancements like a custom top, larger windshield, radar, new GPS, fire radios, and lighting.

With mutual aid agreements in place, the team’s response area expanded from Patchogue Bay to Heckscher State Park and south to Fire Island. In 2021, the department introduced a new Fire-Rescue boat—a 30ft Endeavor custom-built by Silver Ships in Alabama. Powered by twin 350hp Mercury Verado outboards, it boasts features like A/C & heat, a fire pump with bow monitor, Raymarine radar/chart/sonar system, and FLIR system.

Ambulance and others

EMS/Ambulance Service is facilitated by the Community Volunteer Ambulance Co., situated in Sayville. Serving not only Sayville and Bayport but also the neighboring communities of West Sayville, Bohemia, and Oakdale, it ensures comprehensive medical assistance across the region. Meanwhile, police services are administered by the Suffolk County Police 5th Precinct, ensuring public safety and law enforcement within the area.