Town's New Specialized Equipment Aids In Critical, Time-Saving Fire Response

Firefighters in Hampton Bays used newly purchased Stat-X suppression devices to help control a commercial structure fire on Thursday. Southampton Town acquired eight of the smoke-grenade-style units to suppress flames in a fire’s early stages, reduce the risk of flashover and limit its spread while crews respond. Town officials said the equipment was bought in response to growing demands on volunteer fire services and local access constraints.