Cherry Grove Fire Department (New York)

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==Department Overview ==
Located on Fire Island; a barrier island off the southern coast of Long Island, New York, the Cherry Grove Community is unique in that there are no paved roadways, only boardwalks; therefore the Cherry Grove FD does not have any full size fire apparatus. They overcome this challenge with custom built mini-pumpers capable of pumping 500 GPM. There are hydrants throughout the community and what have affectionately become known as “hose house’s”, a system of sheds adjacent every fire hydrant. The hose house's stockpile supply hose, hydrant adapters, and other essential firefighting equipment at 18 locations around the community. Engines 5-26-1 and 5-26-2, each have a 200ft pre-connected 1-3/4” hose line, in addition to their 500 GPM gas driven Darley Hercules pumps. Being the primary response units, 5-26-1 and 5-26-2 also carry forcible-entry tools, extinguishers, 6ft hooks, a Little Giant ladder, SCBAs, flashlights, meters, and EMS equipment. The department has used custom-built modified pumpers and specialty vehicles for many decades to transverse the uniquely situated community and its weight restricted boardwalks, many of which change with the island’s topography.
EMS throughout the community is handled primarily by the Cherry Grove EMS (a separate volunteer entity) that also sponsors Paramedics from Sayville Community Ambulance Company on mainland Long Island to provide seasonal EMS coverage for the community during the population influx of the summer season. They often operate in conjunction with the Cherry Grove FD; which is a BLS-First Responder Agency.https://www.longislandpress.com/2014/08/18/cherry-grove-ems-offers-new-lifeline-in-far-flung-area-of-fire-island/
Cherry Grove FD is Division 5 Department 26 (5-26) of Suffolk County, New York’s fire department designations.
==Apparatus Roster ==
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
===Fire Station - 181 Bayview Walk===
:Engine 5-26-1 - 2020 Taylor-Dunn B-200 / Neville Fleet / Darley (500 rear-mount/-)
:Engine 5-26-2 - 2015 Taylor-Dunn B-200 / Neville Fleet / Darley (500 rear-mount/-)
:5-26-5 "The Bus" - Taylor-Dunn B-200 (open-cab) personnel transport
:5-26-7 - 4x4 UTV EMS (beach capable) response vehicle 
:5-26-8 "Stump Jumper" - 4x4 Polaris Ranger UTV brush https://www.fireengineering.com/apparatus-equipment/cherry-grove-ny-fire-department-unveils-its-new-fire-engine-designed-for-the-unique-boardwalk-community/#gref
:5-26-9 - Taylor Dunn B-200 (semi-enclosed cab) personnel transport
:5-26-30 - Taylor-Dunn SS-536 (Chief)
==Retired Apparatus==
:Cushman micro-pumper (Ex-5-26-1)
:Cushman micro-pumper (Ex-5-26-2)
==External Links==
*Cherry Grove Fire Department
==Station Map==
==References==
Category:Suffolk County, New York
Category:New York departments operating Darley apparatus