Carle Place, N.Y. — June 22 — Tower Ladder 914 was sent to Albertson by the Carle Place Fire Department (460 Broadway, Carle Place, NY 11514) as a Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST) in response to a reported structure fire. If firemen working within the building needed emergency rescue or backup, the specialized crew was ready to act quickly.

In order to safeguard workers during working fires and free up suppression troops to concentrate on fireground operations, FAST teams are crucial. The mutual assistance assignment highlighted the value of regional alliances that improve firefighter safety and emergency response skills and showed how well adjacent departments work together.