Fire Critic An Unadulterated View of the Fire Service
1st Assistant Chief Tony Citarella (5-10-31) was the first to respond to the call. While en-route dispatch notified him that the caller is stating the house is "fully engulfed". 31 arrived on scene and confirmed he had a working structure fire. He immediately requested for 1 Engine from Bellport Fire Department, a RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) from Brookhaven Fire Department, and North Patchogue Fire Department for an Engine to standby at Hagerman's quarters.
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