❄️ Winter Storm Safety Reminder ❄️
The Sound Beach Fire Department would like to remind all residents to stay safe during the upcoming winter storm.

🚒 Our crews will be standing by during the storm, ready to respond to emergencies as conditions allow.

🏠 Stay Safe at Home
• Stay indoors whenever possible
• Keep emergency supplies on hand (flashlights, batteries, medications, water)
• Use space ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cold Weather Safety Tips from the Sound Beach Fire Department

As temperatures drop, the Sound Beach Fire Department would like to remind residents to take a few extra precautions to stay safe during cold weather:

• Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything combustible and never leave them unattended.
• Ensure all heating equipment and chimneys are properly maintained and inspected.
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At the January Department Meeting, the Sound Beach Fire Department took a moment to recognize the following members for achieving significant membership service milestones:

Lieutenant Thomas Hellberg, Engine Company 2 – 10 years of service

Kevin Creedon, Vice President of the Department – 15 years of service

Michael Rosasco, 2nd Assistant Chief – 25 years of service

Congratulations to all on these ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Sound Beach Fire Department proudly responded to 723 alarms during the 2025 calendar year, continuing our mission to protect life and property within our community.

Of these responses:

471 were EMS-related alarms

252 were fire-related alarms

Our busiest month of the year was December, with 83 total alarms, while September was the slowest month, with 45 alarms.

Beyond emergency responses, ... (Full Story & Photos)

🚒 Busy Weekend for Our Volunteers 🚑
This past weekend was another busy one for our members. It began Friday night with firefighters standing by overnight at the firehouse during the height of the storm to ensure there would be no delay in response to any emergencies. Fortunately, during the storm we handled only one ambulance call.
Over the course of the weekend, the department responded to 10 total ... (Full Story & Photos)

On December 28 at 3:20 p.m., volunteer firefighters were dispatched to a report of a car that struck a house. Upon arrival, first responders found that a vehicle had rolled from a neighboring property, traveled down the driveway, crossed the street, passed through a fence, and then came to a stop against the house. There were no injuries reported, and the house sustained only minor damage.... (Full Story & Photos)

🎄🚒 Merry Christmas from the Sound Beach Fire Department! 🚒🎄

As we celebrate the holiday season, we want to wish our community a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support and trust throughout the year—it is an honor to serve such a strong and caring community.

Please remember to celebrate safely and look out for one another this holiday season. From our ... (Full Story & Photos)

On this first day of winter, the Sound Beach Fire Department reminds residents to practice fire safety throughout the season.

With half of all home heating fires occurring in December, January, and February, it is important for everyone to take winter fire safety seriously.

Please review and share the following winter and holiday safety tips:

Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container ... (Full Story & Photos)