Ambulance Fire on the SSP

The North Merrick Fire Department was dispatched to a report of an ambulance on fire on the westbound Southern State Parkway east of Exit 24-Merrick Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they were met with an ambulance on fire with both the driverand passengersafely evacuated. There were no patients onboard at the time and the fire was quickly knocked down using one handline off North Merrick Engine 671. All fire department units were underthe command of North Merrick First Assistant Chief Higgins - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com

Roof Collapse at Brentwood Blaze

The Brentwood Fire Department took numerous calls reporting a house fire on Stein Drive about 0650 on February 28, 2023. Chief of Department Kelly and Third Assistant Chief Boyle responded to a two-story home with fire throughout. Engines operated three lines. During the operation the roof collapsed into the first floor. Once the fire was knocked down, searches were able to be done and all were negative. The fire was brought undercontrol by 0900 with no reported injuries. Mutual aid to the scene was provided by the Islip, Bay Shore and Brentwood Legion Ambulance. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation.

- Fire News photos by Paul Mazza