Central Islip Shed Fire

On February 6, 2023, the Central Islip Fire Department received a report of a shed fire at the rearof a home on Nostrand Avenue. The call was received at 1501 and was responded to by 35 firefighters underthe command of First Assistant Chief Vinny Plotino. The shed was totally involved on arrival and was quickly brought undercontrol. There were no injuries reported and Chief Plotino released all units from duty at 1630. - Fire News photo by Charles A. Murphy, CIFD Photo Unit

Outside Fire in Central Islip

First Assistant Chief Vinny Plotino and three units of the Central Islip Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on East Halley Lane. On arrival, it was discovered that an outside fire in the rearof the residence had caused damage to siding requiring overhaul to check forextension. Mutual aid was requested from Hauppauge; the Suffolk County Police Department was also on scene.