Fire Breaks Out in West Islip Home

Photo by BRL PHOTOFire Breaks Out In West Islip Home

Photo by BRL PHOTO

Photo by BRL PHOTO

Photo by BRL PHOTO

Photo by BRL PHOTO
WEST ISLIP, NY - At approximately 3:15 A.M. on March 23rd, the West Islip Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire on Arcardia Drive. First responding chiefs were advised of a living room fire and that everyone was out.
Upon the arrival of 2nd Assistant Chief Steven Mirrione (3-17-32), he transmitted a Signal 13/35 (Working Fire) and had fire showing on the exposure one side. First due engine 3-17-5 nosed into the hydrant and put lines into operation on arrival. Upon the arrival of 3-17-4, they positioned in front of the house and went in for searches that were negative.
The first rapid intervention team (1-8-6) was put to work as a truck company. With this, Bay Shore Engine 3-1-1 was bumped to the scene and Babylon was requested to standby with an engine (1-2-3). Crews operated two handlines, and one person was evaluated via EMS.
Mutual aid consisted of the North Babylon Fire Company for a Rapid Intervention Team (1-8-6), Bay Shore Fire Department for an engine to standby (3-1-1), and Babylon Fire Department for an engine to standby (1-2-3). Units operated under Chief of West Islip Fire Department, John McAuley. The cause of the fire is under investigation.