At 7:08pm on Sunday the Center Moriches Fire Department and the Marine Incident Response Team was activated for an overturned boat with 5 people in the water in the Moriches Bay at the entrance to Orchard Neck Creek.
Center Moriches FD Water Rescue team was on scene within 5 minutes of being dispatched. When they arrived, they found 4 people on a jetty clinging to wooden pilings, a fifth person was ... (Full Story & Photos)
Center Moriches Fire officials continue to monitor weather conditions associated with Hurricane Henri which could impact Long Island with severe weather as soon as Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida, Hurricane Henri is a Category 1 hurricane and continues to move in a northern direction. Currently Hurricane Henri east of the Carolina coastline and has maximum ... (Full Story & Photos)
When an emergency happens on the water, time is of the essence; a sinking boat, a swimmer in distress, a boating accident, seconds can make all the difference.
In the first of its kind in Suffolk County, five local fire departments; Mastic Beach FD, Mastic FD, Center Moriches FD, East Moriches FD and Eastport Fire Department have joined forces to create a Marine Incident Response Team.
It is with deep regret the Center Moriches Fire Department announces the passing of Ex Chief and 52-year member Gordon Hackney.
Mr. Hackney joined the Center Moriches Fire Department in 1969 and was assigned to Company Two. In 1983, Gordon Hackney was elected to Chief of the Department for which he held for 2 years.
Wake services will take place at the Center Moriches Fire Department located at ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Monday May 31, 2021 Center Moriches Fire Department took part in a Memorial Day service to honor all servicemen and women who gave their lives to ensure our freedom.
After attending a wreath laying ceremony at the Fire Department monument firefighters attended memorial services given by VFW Post 414 held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.... (Full Story & Photos)
