The Hauppauge Fire Department has humble beginnings as a 14-member company founded in 1931 for the protection of its…More residents. As the community has grown from a rural town to a sprawling suburb of residential, industrial and county properties, the professional volunteer fire department has expanded considerably to include three engine companies, one truck company, fire police, a technical rescue team, ladies auxiliary unit and junior explorers. Its members are led by Department Chief Raymond Germaine.</p> <p>The main firehouse located on Wheeler Road is the base of operations for Engine Co. 4 led by Capt. Mike Romito and Truck Co. 1 led by Capt. Stephen Feron. Capt. John Lombardo is in charge of Engine Co. 2 which is based out of Station 2 on Terry Road in Hauppauge. Engine Co. 3 is headed by Capt. John Fetzer out of Hauppauge Fire Department's Station 1 on Ledgewood Drive in Smithtown.</p>