On January 20th, a neighbor witnessed a fire across the street from her residence. The neighbor called the homeowner of the residence and frantically advised her that the house was on fire. The fire was rapidly advancing as it consumed 2 vehicles in the driveway and began to run up the front of the garage. Hagerman was toned out and almost immediately the fire was confirmed by 2nd Lt. Kenny Dean who was one block from the scene reporting heavy smoke showing. Once on scene, the fire was confirmed and 1st Assistant Chief Billy Ventura had the fire re-activated. Again, the daytime pre-plan was activated and North Patchogue and Bellport responded with Engines and Brookhaven Fire Department was requested as the Rapid Intervention Team.
Hagerman Engine 1 was first due into the scene and went right to work upon arrival. Crews hand stretched a 5" supply line to the hydrant which was 30' away from the front of the engine, and pulled off two 1 3/4" hand lines. Crews tried to battle the fire from the inside out, but as progress was being made it was realized that the attic above the garage was full of fire. Crews backed out deeper into the house and had to pull ceilings in order to get control of the fire. Once the fire was extinguished, crews overhauled the house and checked for any remaining hot spots.
Agencies Involved: Hagerman, Bellport, Brookhaven & North Patchogue Fire Departments, South Country Ambulance, Suffolk County Police Department, Suffolk County Fire Marshall
Number of Apparatus on Scene: 5 Engines, 2 Tower Ladders, 1 RIT, 4 Chiefs, 1 Safety Officer
photos by Robert Garofalo of Emergency Scene Action Photography
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