Since 1899, the Wantagh Fire Department Volunteers have always been ready to respond to emergencies.
Our team consists of more than 200 volunteers who offer fire and EMS services to more than 65,000 residents round the clock, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
The Wantagh Fire Department handles over 2500 calls for assistance annually, serving Wantagh entirely and parts of Seaford, Levittown, East Meadow, Bellmore, Jones Beach, and Tobay Beach.
In addition we have sponsor the Wantagh Fire Department Explorers program which provides a unique opportunity for teens 14 to 18 years of age to have firsthand experience in emergency services. The goals is to encourage these youngsters to strengthen their interest in the fire service and at age 18, join the ranks of the Wantagh Fire Department.