Engine & Hose Company #1 was an original Company formed within the Department when the ‘Central Islip Hook & Ladder & Chemical Engine Company #1’ was disbanded and reorganized as the ‘Central Islip Fire Department’ on May 6, 1929. Membership at the time consisted of 15 members until it was increased to 20 on May 6, 1925. This eventually increased to 25 members, not including Senior Active Members with 20 or more years of service.