Bohemia

January 10, 2010 at 2329 hours the Bohemia Fire Department was activated for a signal 23 MVA-Heavy Rescue with a rollover at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Ocean Avenue. Bohemia responded with Quint 3-12-4, Engine 3-12-7,and Heavy Rescue 3-12-8. The scene was under the command of Captain Lou Csabon. Sayville Community Ambulance also responded with two rigs. Three vehicles were involved in the crash, with one driver having to be extricated by Suffolk County Police Department Emergency Services and the crew from Bohemia’s Heavy Rescue. Two people in one of the vehicles were transported, one by medivac to Stony Brook University Hospital and the other by Sayville Community Ambulance to Southside Hospital. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at Southside Hospital, the passenger died several days later. All units were back in service at 0002 hours.

On Sunday, March 21 at 0930 hours, the Bohemia Fire Department was activated for a Signal 23 heavy rescue on Pond Road. Upon arrival of Chief Jeff Behounek and First Assistant Chief Rich Andersen they observed a late model Chevy Tahoe off the side of the road with a tree on top of it. The three occupants of the vehicle were traveling south on Pond Road when the tree apparently broke off from its base and came crashing down on the car as it passed. The driver and back seat passenger, a young girl, were extricated immediately but the vehicle had to be cut apart with the Hurst Tool to get the passenger out. Fire Department personnel, aided by Suffolk County Police Emergency services were able to free the passenger after about thirty minutes. All victims were transported to Southside Hospital by Sayville Community Ambulance.

 The Bohemia Fire Department hosts classes in CPR (adult, child and infant) and First Aid for the public.  No experience is needed! Learn how to save the life of those you love in just a few short hours. 

For details on class dates/times see the CPR Course Section in the Main Menu.  A small fee is charged to cover materials/books.

 Elections were held for the position of Bohemia Fire Department Chiefs on December 3, 2009 with Jeff Behounek running unopposed for Chief of the Bohemia Fire Department (3-12-30).  First Assistant Chief (3-12-31) is Richard Andersen and Mike Stankunis was elected as 2nd Assistant Chief (3-12-32) - Best wishes in your new positions as Chief's of the Bohemia Fire Department!