Bayport, Mutual Aid Handle House Fire

On December23, 2022, the Bayport Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Stephen Road on the north side of the district. Bayport’s 1st Assistant Chief transmitted a working fire. Not long thereafter, the mutual aid plan was put in effect with Blue Point, West Sayville, Sayville and Patchogue headed to the fire. Holbrook was on standby. With the help of mutual aid engine crews, the fire was knocked down in just about an hour. The Community Ambulance Company was also on scene. All units were back in service in just undertwo hours. The cause of the fire was investigated by the Town of Islip Fire Marshal’s Office.

- Fire News photo by Jack McNamara, DFC 16-A

Bay Shore House Fire

At 1737 on January 9, 2023, the Bay Shore Fire Department was activated fora residential structure fire on Amherst Street. Mutual aid came from Brentwood fora FASTand Islip covered, but was subsequently moved up to the scene. The OIC requested West Islip to stand by with a ladderand East Islip was requested foran engine to stand by. EMS coverage was provided by Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance.