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Working fire located at 103 Craig Ave.                                                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

Fire started in an outside barbeque.                   Photo by BILL BENNETT

The Truck checked for extension.                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

All Firefighting operation were under the direction of Chief Muldowney.                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Freeport firefighters responded to Jeffstar Marina for a report of a boat fire.                  Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine-211 was in 1st and a long stretch was made to the boat.                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

With Smoke showing the Truck company made entry and a small fire was located in the boat.

The line was pushed and the fire was knocked down.                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Working Fire located at 55 South Main Street                                                          Photo by BILL BENNETT

Freeport Engine 216 pushed the 1st line.                                                                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

Three 2.5 inch lines were pushed into the fire building to knock down the heavy fire.    Photo by BILL BENNETT

Here is an overall view of the job on Main Street.                                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

There was an explosion before the Freeport FD arrived.                                            Photo by BILL BENNETT

This is the Deli that the gas can was found inside.                                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

The fire is out and all fire department operations was under the direction of Chief Muldowney.    Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

                              

                                               In Memory Of Chief Richard Layton 


 

 

LONG BEACH AVE

The Freeport FD were O.O.S. as the stand-by units took in this pin job.                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

Units operating are Engines from Oceanside & Lawrence/Cedarhurst, Oceanside & Baldwin Trucks. 

Baldwin Truck 207 put the tool in service to free the child on the passenger side.       Photo by BILL BENNETT

Freeport Ex-Chief 2199 Jimmy Olin was in charge of all Fire Department operations.   Photo by BILL BENNETT

The Child was removed and transported to a local hospital.                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 


 

Freeport Firefighters were called to this mva with a person trapped in the auto.           Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine 211 deployed a line and Truck 217 put the tool to open the door.                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

The door is removed and Freeport EMS remove the victim to the Hospital.                  Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

The location was Jay & Washburn as Engine 216 confirmed the overturned auto.       Photo by BILL BENNETT

Freeport Firefighters and ESU make the cuts on the roof.                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

Members from Freeport help the victim during the tool operation.                              Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 

Freeport Engine 216 stood by as the extraction continues.                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

Here is an overall view of the scene.                                                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

Chains were attached to the Chiefs car and used to keep the auto from rolling over.    Photo by BILL BENNETT


 

 

Truck Company 217 put the spreaders & cutters to this auto to free the driver.    Photo by BILL BENNETT

Bayview Hose 213 was in 1st and deployed a line to the job.                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

Engine 211 was in 1st and pushed the line into position.                                          Photo by BILL BENNETT

Note; This bus was the Freeport Fire Departments Personal Carrier. It was sold a year ago.      BILL BENNETT

All Firefighting operations were under the direction of Ex-Chief Ellison.                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

The Freeport Fire Department were called to 312 Archer street for smoke coming from the house.

A signal-10 was transmitted for the job.                                                                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine 211 was in 1st and pushed the line to the front door.                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

  

Freeport Engine-213 put the line in service.         Photo by BILL BENNETT

One line was placed inside the house and the 2nd was used on the #4 side.                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

The Freeport Fire Department were called to an auto accident on Seamen Ave.        Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 


 

 

The Freeport Fire Department were called to the corners of Main & Seaman for an auto accident.

The Truck was assigned for a possible pin. Chief Muldowney reported a door job.                                  

The auto was stablized and the door pins were removed.                                         Photo by BILL BENNETT

The spreaders were then used to remove the door.                                                  Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

 

The Freeport Fire Department were assigned this overturned auto.                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

When the Chief arrived he confirmed the pin to be negative and the Truck was turned around.     BILL BENNETT

The boys from Engine-211 check the auto out and all Fire Department Operations were under the direction of

Asst. Chiefs Richard Layton, Daniel Fee and, Mark Stuparich.                               Photo by BILL BENNETT


 

 

Ex-Chief Jim Olin gears up at this 4 car MVA with fire.                                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine-212 was 1st into the job and Engine-211 pulled in next.                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

The location was Sunrise Highway & Guy Lombardo Ave.                                                  Photo by BILL BENNETT

When the pickup crashed its rear axle was ripped off its suspension.                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

The line is put in place by Engine-212                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT

The Line is moved in and the fire is put out.                                                            Photo by BILL BENNETT

Sunrise Highway is closed in both directions.                                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

Buses from Freeport, Baldwin, North Merrick and Roosevelt were used at the scene. Ex-Chiefs Jim Olin &

Paul Russer were in charge of all fire department operations.                                   Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

The Freeport Fire Department were assigned this working car fire.                             Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine 216 was in 1st and placed the line in service.                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

All units were up after 30 minutes.                                                                         Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

 

The Freeport FD were called to a fuel spill in the canal behind 503 Nassau Ave.        Photo by BILL BENNETT

When this boat sank its fuel covered the canal. The Bay Constables were also on scene.       BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

The Freeport Fire Department were called to the corners of Atlantic Ave & Long Beach Ave.

The person was pinned in the auto and Nassau Police ESU placed the tool in service.

 

The driver was transported to the hospital. All units were up after 1/2 hour.          Photos by BILL BENNETT

 

 


 

The Truck Company perpare to remove the car but not before the house is shored.    Photo by BILL BENNETT

Here is another view of the job.                                                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

The wood is cut and nailed before the auto can be moved.                                  Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

Working House Fire Off Church Street.                                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

Access was gained through the rear yard off Halsey Street.                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

The boys from Hose-211 were in 1st and pushed the line.                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

The house was loaded with clothes making it hard on the 1st line.                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

Chief Layton inspects the overhaul. All firefighting operations were under the direction of Chief Stallone.

 


 

Freeport Operating at this old water works building.                                Photo by BILL BENNETT

Heres a picture of the Tiller at Work.                                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

Heavy Fire worked its way into the roof.                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

Heres a Picture of the Tiller Pushing water into the building.                 Photo by BILL BENNETT


 

Boat Fire off South Main Street.                                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

Boat Fire Off South Main Street                                              Photo by BILL BENNETT


 

The Freeport Fire Department placed the tool in service for this door job.                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

The location was Bayview Ave & Merrick Road.                                             

The door was taken and the driver was removed from the auto.  


 

The location was North Main & Seaman Ave for an auto into a building.     Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Nassau County Instructors from Bethpage Fire School Don Hayde, Rich Wylie and Mike Strong show

 how its done in Freeport.                                                                         Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 


 

House Fire 118 Harrison ave.                                                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

House Fire 118 Harrison ave.                                                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

The Freeport FD were called to the corners of Atlantic Ave & Long Beach Ave For this Pin Job. 

The door was popped and, removed by the Boys of Truck-2172.     Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 


 

This call came in as an overturned auto with a trapped person.       7/10/07     Photo by BILL BENNETT

When the chief arrived the pin was negative.                                                                                     7/10/07 

 


   

 

Working House Fire Freeport, New York.                                                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Freeport Truck Company going to work.                                                             Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Working House Fire with Bars on the Windows                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 


 

 

Working House Fire Freeport, New York                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

House Fire Freeport, New York                             Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

This is an old picture of a fire on Main Street.                             Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

This is a fishing boat that sank (with an oil slick) on Woodcleft Canal.            Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

The Freeport Truck Company used air bags to stabilize the truck.         Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Freeport working at a fully involved house fire.                                  Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Old picture of a working fire in Freeport, New York.                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Heres an old picture of a fire on Guy Lombardo Ave.                       Photo By BILL BENNETT

 


 

 

Here is another old picture of the back of Main Street. Baldwin & Freeport Firefighters operating.

 


 

 

 

This  was a fire on Main Street and Hose-214 can be seen working in the rear. 

Smoke showing from a 1 story taxpayer on Church Street.               Photo by BILL BENNETT 2005

Another View of the job.Engine-216 was in 1st and, Truck217 was in next. 2005                                        

Freeport Firefighters battle this apartment fire at 153 Smith

Freeport Fighters Battle this working house fire on Guy Lombardo Ave.

Freeport Firefighters battle this working house fire.

 

The door had to be removed to gain access to the people.

 

Engine-216 was in 1st to the job and Chief Grosser was in charge of all Fire Department Operations.

Freeport firefighters battle this stubborn house fire.

Freeport firefighters work to put out hot spots in this working house fire.

Freeport's old tiller operating at a working fire on Main Street.                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT