riverhead fire
On Wednesday morning, April 7, 2010, the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps dispatched two ambulances to the scene of a structure fire on Halet Avenue. One firefighter was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center to be treated for difficulty breathing and exhaustion.
Fire News photos by Walker Turner
House Fire in Farmingdale
On Tuesday, May 11, 2010, the Farmingdale Fire Dept. responded to Grant Street for a reported electrical fire. Chief of Dept. Ken Tortoso. Jr. arrived on scene and had heavy smoke showing and transmitted a signal for same. First Due Engine 921 picked up a hydrant and stretched two handlines to the house; Farmingdale Ladder 926 vented and performed searches, which were negative. First and Second Asst. Chiefs Frank Romano and Pat Tortoso coordinated the searches and attack of the fire, which was found to be burning in the walls of a room on the second floor. Once the fire was exposed, it heavily damaged the room of origin and was also contained to just that room. Siding on the exposure two side was removed and holes were cut to check for extension. The fire was quickly brought under control with no reported injuries. Mutual aid was requested from Bethpage for a Truck Co. bringing Ladder 3 to the scene, South Farmingdale for an Engine bringing 971 and the East Farmingdale Fire Co. for a FAST Truck, bringing Ladder 1-5-15. The Plainview and Melville Fire Depts. stoodby for Farmingdale.
Fire News Photos by Paul Mazza
Roosevelt Fire
Photos from working house fire on Cumberland Avenue in Roosevelt on Tuesday, June 8, at 1030 hours.
Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli
Two Brothers Scrap Metal Fire
On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, the East Farmingdale Fire Co. received numerous calls for a fire on Central Avenue off of Wellwood Avenue. A large column of smoke could be seen for miles from what was though to be a building fire. The first units on scene advised that it was not a building fire but a large pile of scrap containing washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, and other appliances that was burning to the rear of Two Brothers Scrap Metal on Central Avenue. First Due Engine 1-5-2 picked up a hydrant and stretched multiple hand lines with the crew of Heavy Rescue 1-5-4. Ladder 1-5-15 was backed down the driveway on Central and Farmingdale Ladder Truck 926 was positioned in the yard from the side street. With both ladders being supplied, they both went into master stream operations to knock down the heavy fire load until heavy equipment was brought in to pull the pile apart to extinguish the remaining pockets of fire. The fire was knocked down in about 40 minutes with no reported injuries. Mutual aid was provided by the Melville Fire Dept. with two engines to the scene, Farmingdale Fire Dept. with a Ladder and Fire Police, and the South Farmingdale Fire Dept. The North Babylon, Wyandanch, and North Amityville Fire Companies stood by at East Farmingdale Headquarters. Chief of Dept. Yearsley was in charge of the operation.
Fire News photos by Paul Mazza
Port Jefferson Battles All Night Blaze
On June 19, 2010, at 2300 hours, the Port Jefferson Fire Department responded to a fully involved structure fire on High Street. After receiving numerous calls of heavy smoke in and around the area, it was discovered that an abandoned house on High Street was fully involved in fire.
The house was on property that was situated on a hill and surrounded by untrimmed trees and shrubs. Firefighters literally had to climb up retaining walls in order to place hoses into position. Chief James Makarius, Jr. directed over 80 firefighters and mutual aid units from Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance, Terryville, Setauket and Mt. Sinai. Miller Place Fire Department provide stand by coverage. The Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Service Fire Coordinator also responded. The fire was finally declared under control at 1:21am. Numerous firefighters were evaluated and treated for heat related issues. The Port Jefferson Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary provided much needed food for the personnel working at the alarm for an extended period of time. The Port Jefferson Fire Marshal and Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad are investigating.
-Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam, story by Chief Dave Williams
