The Great Neck Vigilant Engine and Hook & Ladder Co., Inc. (Vigilant Fire Company) provides fire protection to 1.3 square miles of the peninsula of Great Neck, and Emergency Medical Services to 8 square miles north of the Long
Island Railroad.  We protect a resident population of nearly 30,000,
which swells to approximately 60,000 during the daytime hours. 

Great Neck is the first municipality over the eastern border of New York City.  In the last 30 years, the Vigilant Fire Company has routinely worked side by side the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) at brush fires which bordered the response areas of both departments.  On September 11, 2001, the Vigilant Fire Company was one of the numerous fire companies called on for mutual aid to FDNY.  While we all hope that this was a one-time occurrence, FDNY and the Nassau County Fire Commission have formed plans for Nassau companies
 to relocated to pre-assigned FDNY firehouse in the event of
future responses.  Recent events have proven that our guard
 must always be up, and we must remain on vigilant at all times.

To properly protect the diverse life and property in our response area, the Vigilant Fire Company supplies the nearly 100 all-volunteer fire company members with the latest in firefighting and rescue equipment. In addition to the new fire vehicles, the fire company over the last years has purchased operational equipment such as thermal imaging cameras; Hurst tools "Jaws of Life"; radios; air packs; and advance life support systems on the three ambulances.

Training of all members, is provided at the firehouse regularly by the fire officers and at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Bethpage.

What Everyone Should Know:

If any resident is need of assistance from the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company, do not hesitate to call us at (516) 482-5000. This phone number will get you in direct contact with our dispatchers. Have the speed dial on your home or office phone programmed to this number in case of any fire or medical emergencies.

Alarm Companies:

Make sure that your alarm company knows to contact us directly at (516) 482-5000. When the incorrect agency is contacted by an alarm company your emergency call needs to be redirected to the proper one. Ensuring that you have the correct
 fire department listed with your alarm company will
save precious minutes in an emergency situation.

Call your alarm company today and make sure that you have the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company listed as your fire department
and (516) 482-5000 as the contact number.

Help us help you!

Citizens are reminded to keep clear the fire hydrants outside their home. This means shoveling snow in the winter and keeping shrubs clear in the summer. Precious minutes count when operating these hydrants. Your cooperation will help the fire department locate hydrants faster during in an emergency situation.

In addition, please contact the Water Authority of Great Neck should you
suspect any unauthorized use of our hydrants.