Mastic FD responds to a reported house fire.

By JOHN WALTHERS, Senior Correspondent | February 21, 2021 | NEW YORK

Story No. 030121100

Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosCrew from Mastic Engine 1 stands fast out side a residence at a reported house fire as per the chief.

Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosMastic FD at a reported house fire.

Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosMastic FD Lt Kearns walks to his rig after being released

Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosMastic Engine 2 and Ladder 14 on scene a reported house fire.

Mastic N.Y. – On the 21st of February the Mastic FD was activated for a report of a structure fire on Broadway near Clyde Rd. Chiefs Rudy Sunderman and Gene Martucci arrived on scene and had nothing showing from the exterior. They made contact with the residents who had reported smoke and a burning smell in the basement. Engines 5-12-1 & 5-12-2 responded in to the scene along with Ladder 5-12-14. Fire Police 80 was on scene along with Suffolk Police for traffic.

The Chiefs and Crews from 5-12-2 & 5-12-14 investigated the condition which was found to be isolated to the basement as no readings were discovered on the upper floors. Mastic Ambulance was also on scene. The condition was quickly mitigated and all units were placed back in service in less then 40 minutes.