Bayport, New York

Bayport is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States, on Long Island.

The community borders the Great South Bay, Sayville and the hamlet of Blue Point.

Besides fire protection, the Bayport Fire Department also responds to auto accidents, rescue calls, water-related emergencies, hazardous materials incidents and a first response for high priority EMS calls such as cardiac arrests, choking, etc.

[6] A plot of land on the north side of Middle Road, next to Shands (Little Albert's) was purchased from I. S. Snedecor for $500 and a Fire House built for $3000.

This building was sold to Arthur Shand, and a new firehouse was built on Snedecor Avenue and Railroad Street in 1956 where it stands today.

In 1991 this vehicle was retired from active service and sold to the Bayport Fire Department for one dollar (US).

In 2006, the truck in its original condition went through a minor overhaul having its gold leaf replaced and intense cleaning.

Today, the BFD has roughly 120 members, 70-85 active and has an average response time of four minutes.

In 2005 two major steps were taken with the squad: first, a new truck committee was established and a bid contract was awarded to Marion Body works of Wisconsin to build a specialized custom water rescue truck (which was delivered in May 2006), and second, the Zodiac was outfitted with a custom top, larger windshield, custom grab rails, radar, new GPS, new fire radios and new lighting.

With mutual aid plans, the response area of the water rescue team has grown to Patchogue Bay to the east to Heckscher State Park to the west and south to Fire Island.

Today, the library's logo is a wheelbarrow containing books, paying homage to the institution's beginnings.

The convent, which had served as a novitiate, retreat center, and most recently a retirement home for the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk, is scheduled to undergo a $13,197,800 renovation to convert the home into a 28,000 square foot public library with additional programs and collection space, state-of-the-art technology, an outdoor Community Garden, and more.

By offering tours of the Aerodrome and living museum, its members share their passion for aviation with the community.

Bayport in 1930
Bayport Fire Department Headquarters
2006 water rescue truck
2021 Silvership Endeavor series Fire Rescue Boat
Community Ambulance Headquarters in Sayville.