A Message from the Chief
Welcome to the Eastport Fire Department.
It is my honor to serve as Fire Chief of a department built on service, teamwork, and a deep commitment to our community. The Eastport Fire District proudly serves the hamlets of Eastport, Speonk, Remsenburg, and portions of Manorville, and for generations our members have answered the call—day or night—to protect our neighbors, friends, and families.
I am a fourth-generation firefighter within the Eastport Fire Department, and that legacy speaks to what this department truly represents: family, tradition, and pride in giving back. Many of our members have grown up here, raised their children here, and now serve alongside friends, siblings, parents, and neighbors. At the same time, we are proud to welcome new families, young adults, and first-time volunteers who choose to make a difference in the community they now call home. No matter your background or experience, if you are willing to learn and serve, you belong here.
As the first female Fire Chief of the Eastport Fire Department, this role is an accomplishment I am deeply proud of. Even more meaningful to me is watching our members—especially our younger volunteers—grow in confidence, skill, and leadership. We are committed to mentoring the next generation, providing quality training, and creating an environment where members feel supported, valued, and part of something bigger than themselves.
Joining a volunteer fire department is more than responding to emergencies—it is an investment in your future and your family. Our members may be eligible for scholarship opportunities, tuition reimbursement, college credits through certified fire service training, financial incentives for completing courses, tax-related benefits, and assistance programs for first-time homebuyers. You will gain hands-on experience, life-saving skills, leadership development, and a sense of purpose that carries into every aspect of life.
For families, the Eastport Fire Department offers a chance to serve together, build lifelong friendships, and instill values of responsibility, teamwork, and community pride in the next generation. For young adults, it is an opportunity to gain real-world skills, career experience, and a strong foundation—whether your future leads you to public service, the trades, higher education, or beyond.
If you are looking for a place where you can belong, grow, and make a real difference, I invite you to take the first step.
Do you have what it takes to be an Eastport Firefighter?
We look forward to welcoming you—and your family—into our proud tradition of service.
Respectfully,
Virginia Massey Haughn
Fire Chief
Eastport Fire Department