Brush Fire in Uniondale

On March 18, 2023, just before 1700, the Uniondale Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire in the vicinity of the Long Island Marriott. Second-Assistant Chief Martinez found an active brush fire in the Hempstead Plains Preserve. With the fire being difficult to access, a first alarm was requested, bringing in assistance from Hempstead, North Bellmore, Roosevelt and the Mineola Drone Response Team. Engine 752 made access through a fence to reach the fire, while Engine 755 and Brookside’s brush truck made theirway through the preserve to reach the fire. At least two lines were placed into operation. Units were released from the scene in approximately 45 minutes.

- Fire News photos by Over the Edge Photography

Valley Stream Garage Fire Stopped from Extending

In the early morning of March 2, 2023, the Valley Stream Fire Department operated at a garage fire on Carstairs Road between Munro Boulevard and Page Road. Firefighters put one handline into operation fora well involved detached garage fire neara residence. The fire was quickly knocked down before it could extend into any additional structures, despite several hazardous materials feeding the fire. Valley Stream Engine 343 and Ladder345 were the first engine and truck companies to arrive on scene. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation, and all fire department units were under the command of Valley Stream Chief of Department Scanlon.

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Hicksville Outside Fire Extends Inside

The Hicksville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Plainview Road in Hicksville on March 1, 2023, at 1715, which appeared to have started on the side of the home and extended inside. Mutual aid companies from Bethpage, Syosset and Plainview responded to the scene to assist. The Nassau County Police and Nassau County Fire Marshal were on scene investigating the cause. All operations were run by Chief of Department Chris Moskos. - Fire News photo by Joseph C. Sperber

Trucks on Fire in DeerPark

Garden City House Fire

On February 12, 2023, at 2049, the DeerPark Fire Department responded to multiple trucks on fire on Brook Avenue. First Assistant Chief Ken Rios had his first-due engine lay in fora positive watersource with three trucks on fire. The trucks were almost up against the commercial structure. Stretching two handlines, the fire was knocked down in a short amount of time.

- Fire News photo by BTFirePhoto