A 2½” hand line was put into operation as additional lines were stretched. The first hose team made an aggressive push on the fire in the deli. Meanwhile, the crews from Kings Park and Commack truck companies began roof operations, opening several inspection and vent holes. A report from the roof advised that the integrity was compromised and a decision to back the crews out of the building was made. Additional mutual aid brought Northport and East Northport to the scene, each with an engine as their crews assisted with operating the additional hand lines put into operation. A total of 6 hand lines were in operation before the fire was brought under control approximately 2 hours later. Extensive overhaul was then performed before crews packed up for the night. Two Kings Park firefighters were treated on the scene for minor injuries with one being transported to St. Catherine’s Hospital. The Suffolk County Fire Marshal, Town of Smithtown Fire Marshal and Suffolk County PD Arson were requested to the scene to conduct an investigation as to the cause of the fire. Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Tom Kirklava was also on scene to assist with the operation. Greenlawn sent an engine and East Northport an ambulance to standby at Kings Park’s headquarters during the alarm. This was Kings Park’s 2nd working fire in 3 days.
FD Rants News - Volume 3 Edition 12 - November 2014
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