Firefighters from the Hagerman Fire Department were just returning from a prior alarm when they heard the Blue Point Fire Department reactivating for a working fire in the Home Depot in the Gateway Plaza. Upon notification to Blue Point the Chief asked if Hagerman had a Tower Ladder available to respond to the scene since he had a working fire in the paint department. Hagerman Responded with Truck 10 and Engine 5 and were directed to come into the scene, report to the back of the building and set up the tower. Truck 10's crew went to the roof to check for any fire extension and advised the Blue Point Chief the roof was all clear. Engine 5 helped Blue Points ladder truck connect to a positve water supply incase it was needed. Blue Point made a quick knockdown on the fire and the buildings sprinkler systems did activate which helped contain it to a small area in the paint department. Truck 10 set up ventilation fans in the building to help clear the smoke. Along with Hagerman, Patchogue, North Patchogue and Bayport Fire Departments also responded to the scene. All units took up within 2 hours, Great Job By All.
photos taken by Kenny Dean