The Center Moriches Fire District thanks all residents who participated in the September 12 bond vote for the proposed renovation and expansion of our facilities. The bond proposal was narrowly defeated by just two votes – 389 “no” to 387 “yes” – out of 776 cast.
While we are disappointed with the outcome, we are also heartened by the community’s heightened participation and support. The result, ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 4:45 pm the Moriches Bay Marine Incident Response Team was requested to respond to the report of a capsized boat in the Atlantic Ocean in the area of the Moriches Inlet.
Under the command of the Mastic Beach Fire Chief the task force made their way out of the Moriches Inlet which was extremely rough due to the multiple tropical systems out in the Atlantic Ocean.
On Tuesday, September 12, your volunteer fire department urges you to vote to expand our obsolete firehouse, which is too small to comply with national fire safety codes and standards.
Our volunteer firefighters cannot adequately protect your safety working out of today’s cramped, outdated firehouse. The demand for their services has grown dramatically.
On Sunday evening, the Marine Incident Response Team was activated following reports of a capsized boat near the Moriches Inlet with individuals in the water. The team, made up of specially trained firefighters from various local departments, swiftly responded to the scene.
As fire department marine units were making their way to the area, additional reports emerged, indicating that multiple boats ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Tuesday afternoon a swimmer was reported in distress at Smithpoint County Park prompting the quick response of the Moriches Bay Marine Incident Response Team and the Suffolk County Police Aviation and Marine Unit.
The search began immediately with lifeguards and emergency personnel scouring the waters of the Atlantic Ocean for any signs of the missing swimmer.