Bellport Fire Department Keeps Holiday Tradition Alive Despite Heavy Rain
Photo by Bellport Fire DepartmentMembers lay out garland and wreaths inside the firehouse bay as preparations begin for the annual holiday decorating.
Photo by Bellport Fire DepartmentFirefighters in the bucket carefully secure wreaths to the firehouse exterior while rain clouds move in overhead.
Photo by Bellport Fire DepartmentA close-up view of members working from the ladder and bucket to fasten decorations despite worsening weather.
Photo by Bellport Fire DepartmentA wide view of the Bellport Fire Department firehouse and apparatus after decorations are installed, completing the holiday tradition.
The Bellport Fire Department continued a long-standing holiday tradition on Sunday, December 4, 2025, decorating the firehouse for the Christmas season. Taking place the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the annual effort brought members together to hang wreaths and festive décor on the station and apparatus, marking the official start of the holidays in the community.
Using ladder trucks and a bucket, firefighters worked high above the ground to place wreaths and garland along the firehouse façade. About three-quarters of the way through the job, heavy rain moved in, soaking crews working aloft and on the ground. Despite the weather, members pushed through and completed the decorations, staying true to tradition.
The decorated firehouse now stands as a visible symbol of the department’s holiday spirit and commitment to the Bellport community, showcasing teamwork, resilience, and pride—even in less-than-ideal conditions.
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