The Elmont Fire Department in Long Island is under scrutiny for using the Confederate Flag (stars and bars) in their logos. Apparently, the Elmont FD has a run territory that includes 35,000 people. Most of whom are black. Questions are rising over the departments use of the confederate flag in their logos.
Read More »Helmet Camera Video of House Fire in Hagerman, New York. I can hear it now: And the Oscar for best Score in a Helmet Camera Video Goes to…
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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