We're over one month into the NYS quarantine but that hasn't stopped the Westhampton Beach Fire Department from protecting the community. We've taken precautions while responding to alarms to reduce the risk of exposure to our first responders and the residents within the fire district. Training has been moved online to ensure social distancing while keeping our firefighters equipped with the knowledge ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters battled a structure fire on Michaels Way in Westhampton Beach Wednesday, officials say — but no injuries were reported.

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department was called out at 2:56 p.m. for the fire, which was called in by the homeowner who was at home at the time, fire official said. Third Assistant Chief Larry Saccente was the first to arrive on scene and reported heavy fire at the ... (Full Story)

A motor vehicle accident turned quickly escalated to a vehicle fire at 10:41AM on Friday morning. Both drivers were able to escape before the fire spread through the vehicles. Engine 7-8-2 arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire and stabilized the vehicles. One driver was injured and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep regret that the Westhampton Beach Fire Department announces that 62 year member James Bachman has answered his last alarm on December 23rd, 2019. Mr. Bachman passed away at his home Monday night.
Viewing hours will be held at the Werner-Rothwell Funeral home on Mill Road on Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Officers are assigned a multitude of tasks such as providing up-to-date training, inspecting equipment and apparatus and organizing operations in numerous different scenarios. On Thursday December 5th the members of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department elected our Chiefs and Officers for 2020.

Cheifs
Chief Halsey Stevens
1st Assistant Mauro DiBenedetto
2nd Assistant Al Tudisco
3rd Assistant Lawrence ... (Full Story)