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          OCEANSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
 
 
 
The Oceanside Fire Department were called to the corners of Lawson & Weidner for this MVA.  BILL BENNETT
The East Rockaway Fire Department were requested for their Heavy Rescue.            Photo by BILL BENNETT
The pin was negative but the driver needed Medical attention.                                 . Photo by BILL BENNETT
All units were up after 1/2 hour.                                                                              Photo by BILL BENNETT
 

 
 
This house fire is located at 2662 Terrell Ave.                                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT 
The Officer of the first due Engine-246 ordered the line to the garage.                 Photo by BILL BENNETT  
The scene outside the house at 2662 Terrell Ave.                                                   Photo by BILL BENNETT 
Another view of the boys inside the Garage.              Photo by BILL BENNETT 
 

 
 
This fire started in the hot tub and extended to the house & deck.                 Photo by BILL BENNETT
The Truck use cans to knock down the fire.       Photo by BILL BENNETT
The line was moved in to finish the job.                                          Photo by BILL BENNETT
 

 
 
The Oceanside Fire department were called to the corners of Foxhurst Road & Oceanside Road for a pin.
This was a 2 car mva with a double confirmed pin.                                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT
The Extrication team stabilized the auto.                                                             Photo by BILL BENNETT
The Extrication team were set in place but was not used. EMS pronounced the victims.           BILL BENNETT
 
This was the other auto and the Oceanside Fire Department used the tool to free the driver.      BILL BENNETT
 
 

 
 
 
Oceanside Chief Tim Biscay reporting the layout of the scene to the command post. Photo by BILL BENNETT
 
TOA : 1421.
Novack Auto Salvage
4 Hampton Road

2 Buildings Fully involved, over 30 cars on fire upon arrival.

First Due Engine : 246
First Due Truck 244


Units on the Scene

Oceanside:
241, 241A, 241B,242, 242A, 243, 244, 2442, 245, 246, 2462, 2472, 248, 2482, 249.

Baldwin:
205, 202, 207, 2010

Island Park:
221, 221C 222, 223, 226

Long Beach:
231, 231A, 231B, 2372.

Freeport :
2100, 2101, 218, 2117M, 2172

East Rockaway :
401, 4012, 4013, 4014, 404, 406, 407, 408

Point Lookout :
254

Rockville Centre :
4401, 4402, 443, 447

Lynbrook :
427

Atlantic Beach Rescue :
Fire boat 36??

Standbys:

Freeport:
 216

Long Beach :
2321, 2344

Merrick :
641

South Hempstead :
741

Malverne :
434

Woodmere :
3591.

Plus Nassau County OEM, Fire Marshalls, Haz-MAT, Town Of hempstead Buildings, Highway Dept, NYS DEC, Nassau County Police Marine Unit, Arson & Bomb Squad, Red Cross, NYS Enviromental Police. TOH Bay Constibles

Upon my arrival there were numerous explosions, due to BLEVEs. Not to mention car tires, car gas tanks. After the fire was knocked down and overhaul was started all operations came to a complete hault after a GRENADE was found. The members were pulled back until the GRENADE and other explosives were removed by the BOMB SQUAD. The cause in under investigation by NCFM office.

 
Chief Sutton trying to locate water sources for the south side of the scene.      Photo by BILL BENNETT
Oceanside truck 2442 and 244 move into position.                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT
Two buildings, cars and trucks were well involved in fire on the arrival.             Photo by BILL BENNETT
Oceanside Truck 2442 change the tip of the water pipe as Engine 248 passes.    Photo by BILL BENNETT
Engine 249 now makes its way pass the scene to set up for drafting from the bay.    Photo by BILL BENNETT
Terrace 248 and Columbia 249 set up for drafting.                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT
Freeport Underwater Search & Rescue Squad 2117 operated from the water.          Photo by BILL BENNETT
Here is another view of Freeports Marine units flowing water.                      Photo by BILL BENNETT
 

 
 
Working House Fire 585 Dover Road.                                                                  Photo by BILL BENNETT
Heavy Fire on Arrival of the 1st Engine 246.                                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT
Lines were pushed into the house as Truck open and vented.                               Photo by BILL BENNETT
Mutual Aid was requested to the scene and cover.                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT
This fire was under control within 2 hours.                                                           Photo by BILL BENNETT
 
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This overturned van involved one of Oceanside fire department members.             Photo by BILL BENNETT
The location was Lawson Blvd Near Daily Blvd.                                           Photo by BILL BENNETT
Truck 2442, Engine 246, and Bus 242 were assigned and transported to a local hospital.
All units were up after 25 minutes.                                                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT
 
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Working House fire at 3320 Oceanside Road.                                                  Photo by BILL BENNETT
Heavy Fire on the Number-3 side of this wood frame on arrival of OFD.                  Photo by BILL BENNETT
Oceansides Truck pulled the siding down to get to the hot spots.                        Photo by BILL BENNETT
Engine-243 was in first and pushed the line into the front door.                      Photo by BILL BENNETT
Ladders from Baldwin-207 East Rockaway-403 & Island Park-223 was all used at the job.
Terrace Hose-248 operated in the rear of the house.                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT
 
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The Oceanside FD was called to a fire at the corners of Hampton Rd & Daily Blvd
Engine-247 was in 1st and, put their deck gun to work.                                                              6/18/07
Asst. Chief Sutton inspects the scene as the deck gun is used.                                                 6/18/07
Truck used saws to gain access to the yard.                                                                            6/18/07
Lines were moved into position to put the fire out.                                                           6/18/07
The fire is almost out. Saws were used to open hoods and, trunks of the autos.                               6/18/07
 
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The Oceanside Fire Dept was assigned to this overturned auto with a pole down.                             6/15/07
There were 3 people in the auto and, all got out on arrival of the Fire Dept.                                      6/15/07
The driver took a pole down with 3 transformers on it. Power was out in Oceanside for awhile.           6/15/07
When this job came in it was reported as a brush fire. Chief McDermott arrived and, transmitted a working fire.
The fire was fully involved and, ripped through a 1 story garage.                                                       5/31/07
The L.I.R.R. was stopped as firefighters worked to put this job out.                                                    5//0731
Report of a 2 car mva with fire at the corners of Brower & Fortesque ave.                                     5/23/07
Terrace Hose 248 was in and, the line was ordered for a confirm working fire at the location.            5/23/07
The line was put in position and, water was ordered by the acting officer.                                           5/23/07
The line was moved in and, the fire was put out in short order.                                                         5/23/07
The Oceanside Fire department were called to the corners of Waukena ave & 1st Street for an overturn auto.
The pin was negative but, the driver needed medical attention.
All units were up after 1/2 hour. Chief McDermott was in charge of Fire Department operations
This fire was in the Town of Hempstead transfer station.                                AUG/05
Master Streams were used and, alot of mutual aid.                              AUG/05
Smoke could be seen for miles.                                                   AUG/05
This boat fire started in East Rockaway and, ended in Oceanside. 4/8/07
When this boat landed in Oceanside the boys were assigned. The bulkhead was in danger of going on fire.
Nassau County Marine unit were assigned along with the Oceanside Fire Department. 4/8/07
Three lines were put in place from Engines 246, 243, and, 248.
The fire was in the haul making this fire hard to put out. 4/8/07
As the boat went under the fuel burned on the surface of the water. 4/8/07
Here is a shot of the boys from Terrace Hose Company-3 after foam operations. 4/8/07.  
The boys from Oceanside Rescue 245 use the spreaders on the passenger door. 3/12/07
The cutters were also used to remove the door to gain access to the driver. 3/12/07  
Oceanside firefighters battle this working fire.
Oceanside Fire Department pulled two sisters out of this house.
This boat fire was going good as the 1st line is moved in place.
Oceanside Firefighters stabilized this pick-up before the driver climbed out the rear window.
Picture shows; members from rescue-245 operating at this overturned pick-up.
This picture shows the driver in the pick-up waiting to get out.