Inspects buildings for conformity to fire prevention laws. Visits scenes of fires to determine causes and educates public in fire safety requirements. The Implements advisories on the usage of mobile food preparation vehicles, portable heaters, recreational fires, fire extinguishers and barbecues/grills. Division of Fire Prevention is a multifaceted organization, charged with a number of critical responsibilities including: Certified Code Enforcement Officials,fire cause & origin investigations, hazardous materials response team, emergency management, peace officers and triennial inspections.

Provides fire safety and sanitary control over motels and hotels. It also inspects and monitors campgrounds, mobile home parks, and mass gatherings. To secure a Temporary Residence permit for an existing establishment, you must submit a completed application, appropriate fee, and supporting documentation. Prior to construction or renovation of a Temporary Residence, the operator must submit plans and applications for review to this Department. Please call for detailed information.

Provides a variety of services related to the state's Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code. In close coordination with community officials, DCEA oversees the enforcement practices of local governments in matters pertaining to building construction, fire prevention and energy conservation. Division staff also provides technical and educational assistance to local jurisdictions, administers variances, and serves as secretariat to the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council.

Provides fire safety and sanitary control over motels and hotels. It also inspects and monitors campgrounds, mobile home parks, and mass gatherings. To secure a Temporary Residence permit for an existing establishment, you must submit a completed application, appropriate fee, and supporting documentation. Prior to construction or renovation of a Temporary Residence, the operator must submit plans and applications for review to this Department. Please call 516-227-9717 to inquire about applying.

Conducts periodic inspections of public and private buildings for conformity to standard fire prevention regulations establishes procedures for fire safety inspects new installations for fire safety measures and investigates causes of fires.

* Provides emergency services and programs to the community. Fire fighters trained as Peace Officers. Crowd/traffic control in emergencies. Collaboration with Sheriff's Department. Fire Fighters United for Safety Education/FUSE. Fire safety education for all ages. Smoke and CO detector program. Car seat safety education. Health education, accident prevention.

Performs code enforcement and inspections, fire alarms, fire investigations, general inspections, industrial inspections, special facilities inspection, television and motion picture fire safety, public education as well as hazardous materials response team. Call for detailed information.

Responsible for investigating complaints about and enforcing all Town codes relative to private property.

* Provides in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and other environmental health hazards.* Provides programs designed for individuals who are pre-diabetic.* Offers education and information about many variables that contribute to diabetes prevention including but not limited to: nutrition exercise stress management other lifestyle variables

Village services

2010 Census: 596 Population

Fire Department

2010 Census: 15,174 Population

* Provides fire suppression, first response medical, and rescue services. * Offers safety planning, home and work safety assessments, and education. * Assists with detector installations. * Assists with child seat installations.