| On Thursday, May 28, at approximately 10:55 p.m., the Selden Fire Department was activated for a Signal 13 (Structure Fire) at 69 College Road. Initial reports indicated that one occupant was trapped inside the residence.
Selden Chief 32 (5-25-32) arrived on scene and transmitted a 13/35 (Structure Fire/Working Fire). Chief 32's initial size-up reported heavy fire throughout a two-story residence. Shortly thereafter, Selden Chief 30 (5-25-30) arrived and assumed command.
Engine 6 (5-25-6) was the first apparatus to arrive, reaching the scene at approximately 10:59 p.m. A handline was immediately stretched and placed into operation. Engine 11 (5-25-11) arrived shortly after and established a water supply from a hydrant down the roadway. A total of three handlines were stretched from Engine 6, with an additional handline deployed from Engine 11.
As operations progressed, it was determined that interior access within the structure had become compromised. Command initiated a transition to aerial operations utilizing Truck 2 (5-25-2). The main body of fire was brought under control through master stream operations. Once conditions improved, interior operations were reassessed and resumed using the four handlines previously deployed.
During the incident, the reporting party was located outside the residence and confirmed that all occupants had safely exited the structure.
The fire was placed under control approximately 50 minutes after units arrived on scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal's Office and the Suffolk County Arson Squad. |
