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Serving my third term as Chief of Department for the Eastport Fire Department, I am proud and honored to serve with such an incredible family of men and women dedicated to our community, no matter what the call.
For the past 112 years, our department has proudly and professionally served the residents and visitors of the Eastport Fire District. The hamlets of Eastport, Speonk, Remsenburg, and parts of Manorville are safer due to the proudly serving men and women of the Eastport Fire Department, here and ready to protect them from whatever emergency may arise. We train long and hard to ensure that, at the end of the day, everyone goes home safely.
Professionalism is the foundation of our department. We continuously train, innovate, and improve to ensure that we provide the highest level of service during your moments of greatest need. You can rest assured that when you call on us, you’ll receive expert care and compassionate support. No matter what the challenge, know we are up for it. This department always stands tall. We shall protect our people, shield them from harm, and stand tall in the face of danger. We are their guardian, their beacon of hope in the presence of fear. Our department will always rise to the challenges only to pause and pay tribute to our fallen brothers or sisters.
The strength of our department lies in our connection to the community. We are more than firefighters; we are your neighbors, friends, and family members. We strive to be an active, approachable presence, engaging with you at events, in schools, and through open conversations. Together, we will build stronger relationships that benefit us all. Whether it is at your time of need, our annual BBQ, November breakfasts, or day-to-day in the community, we are always here for you.
Finally, family is what fuels our dedication—both the families we protect and the fire family that we build within our department. The bond among our team members enables us to work cohesively in challenging situations, and the love and support we receive from our families motivate us to give our all. We will always pause to remember all our fallen brothers and sisters because, without them, we would not be here. For they laid the foundation of this department, and to forget their sacrifices would be to forget their dedication and service to the
community before us.
As Chief of the Department, I will continue to embody the core values and collaborative culture that has built an organization dedicated to superior service and excellence. I am committed to our members, the residents, visitors, and business owners of our community. As Chief, I welcome residents to stop by the fire house and meet the men and women of our department.
In closing, our promise to the residents, visitors, and business owners in the Eastport Fire District is our commitment to you that we stand ready to assist you in your time of need, day or night, with compassion, professionalism, respect, and dignity. I want to personally thank the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Officers, Members, Ladies Auxiliary, the Junior Fire Department, and all your families for your continued support and contributions to the Eastport Fire Department. Without your cooperation and support, we would not be where we are today.

Be Well, and Until We Meet Again,
John P. Dalen Jr
Chief of Department