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.
Read More »Fog Nozzle or Solid Tip?…That is the Question
The trucks in my department have a fog nozzle on the tip of the aerial. The solid tip that accompanies it is in the compartment. The thinking behind this is having the fog for exposure protection once on scene immediately. ...
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