* 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.

Responsible for enforcing all laws and ordinances, preventing crime, investigating criminal activity, apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects, presenting evidence, regulating traffic, investigating traffic accidents and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community. Also has forensics, harbor/marine units, canine teams, bomb squad and hostage negotiation.

A "one-stop shop" system to access to all City of Buffalo services, information, and non-emergency police services. Residents are able to call 311 or visit the website to report service needs, check on the status of previous service requests, or obtain information regarding city programs. The following city service categories are covered by the 311 call center and website: - Animals: Licensing, noise complaints, cruelty reports, rodent/pest control (outside of property only) - Forestry: Tree trimming, tree removal, tree planting - Graffiti & Sanitation: Graffiti, street and sidewalk cleaning, litter, garbage tote maintenance, missed garbage/recycling pick-ups - Housing/Inspections: Violation reporting, inspection requests, building codes, new/existing permit services - Parking: Parking violation reporting, ticket payments, information regarding city towed vehicles - Streets & Sidewalks: Pot holes, street plowing and salting, traffic signs, reporting of sidewalks not cleared of ice/snow or in need of inspection for repair/replacement - Utilities: Faulty street light reporting, sewer authority services, water authority services

Responsibilities include design, installation and maintenance of street lights, signs, traffic signals and pavement markings on town roads. Makes recommendations on improvement of traffic safety. Compiles studies of road conditions, capacity, speeds and accident history. Reviews site plan and subdivision applications, assesses traffic impact of development and makes recommendations for traffic improvements internal to the sites and at public points of access to town roads.

Ensures the observation of state and local laws for the protection of life, property and the natural resources in Islip's marine district. Works closely with Suffolk County Marine Police and the U.S. Coast Guard in their law enforcement, and search and rescue missions.

Enforces the Town's laws pertaining to bays, harbors and waterways. Also patrols the Town's beaches and enforce local ordinances, such as for shell fishing.

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

Maintains and services beaches, docks and marinas, oversees Harbormasters Office, issues permits, enforces Town Code regulations with regard to maritime issues, patrols town waterways and works closely with baymen and the boating community.