Hook & Ladder Co. # 1

 

On April 4, 1889 31 residents of East Islip came together to form Hook & Ladder Co. #1. It was the first organized fire company in East Islip and the foundation of what would become the 

East Islip Fire Department.

 

2008 Company Officers

Captain Ken Phalen
LieutenantMike McKasty
SecretaryRich Bernardos
TreasurerMike Montuori

 

3-5-5

 

1987 Mack Baker 95 Foot Tower Ladder

20 KW Diesel Generator
 

 

3-5-9

2005 Pierce Lance Encore 16' Rescue -2000 Chassis w/ Seating Capacity For 8
TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension
DCC Series 60 Engine, 12.7L 425 HP
Lance-2000 Cab, 10" raised roof
Command Zone Advanced Electronics System
Leece-Neville, Dual System, 540 amp Alternators
Fire Research Optimum Lamp Head Recessed Lights / Whelen Super LED Lights
Honda EM5000 SXKI Gas-Powered, Mounted Generator
Breathing Air Cascade System SpaceSaver Model 100A / 2 Bottle System
120 Volt at 4500 PSI Booster Pump