Page 18, Fire News, October 2012
Smoke Shows on Arrival in Bohemia
On September 11, 2012, the Bohemia Fire Department was activated for a structure fire at on Roosevelt Avenue. Bohemia Chief 31 was advised that smoke was reported in the building, and he arrived to find heavy smoke emanating from it. The chief evacuated the two units on either side of the fire building. He then went to the rear of the building to find a tanker truck near the rear garage door with flames coming from under the roll-up bay door. The chief requested a working fire to be activated and requested mutual aid from Lakeland, Sayville, West Sayville and Holbrook. Units stretched a line and quickly knocked down the fire.The Islip Town Fire Marshal and the Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad were requested to the scene. -Fire News photos by David Rubin
North Massapequa Attacks Attic Fire
On September 4, 2012, the North Massapequa Fire Department responded to a North Hickory Street home for a reported fire. Massapequa dispatch was advised of numerous calls reporting smoke from the house. Safety Officer 6645 was the first on scene and confirmed fire in the attic of the house. First-due Engine 663 dropped two lines and picked up a hydrant down the street. Ladder 661 took the front and its crew performed searches that were neg-
ative. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the attic area of the unoccupied home. The Massapequa Fire Department was called to the scene for a FAST Unit and ambulance. The Seaford Fire Department was called for an addition ladder truck. First Assistant Chief Mauro was in charge of the operation. -Fire News photos by Paul Mazza