OUTSIDE THE BATTALION

 

East Rockaway, New York.                                                                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

This car vs pole was located on Main Street.                                                            Photo by BILL BENNETT

The pin was negative but the driver and passengers needs medical attention.             Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Working fire located at 11 Cumberland Ave                                                              Photo by BILL BENNETT

This house was set on fire and fully involved before the Roosevelt Fd arrived.              Photo by BILL BENNETT

Fire shows of the attic.                                                                                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

Firefigfhters enter the building from a ladder.                                                            Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

This house was the exposure as HFD worked to stop the fire from speading.              Photo by BILL BENNETT

This house was saved by Hempstead best.                                                            Photo by BILL BENNETT

Hempstead Ladder One can be seen working in this photo.                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

The foundation to the right was the fire building.                                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Working fire located at 255 Nassau Road.                                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

Heavy fire located in a row of stores.                                                                       Photo by BILL BENNETT 

Heavy smoke can be seen from a distance as Roosevelt firefighters move the line into the building.

Heavy fire was out the rear of the building.                                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

Roosevelt's Truck company used saws to open the metal gates in the rear of the building.  

The line was used to knock down the hot spots in the rear.                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

The line goes in service.                                                                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

Baldwin's Truck open the roof before this fire was put out.                                         Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Valley Stream FD responded to Green Acres.   Photo BILL BENNETT

Fire was located on the 2nd floor in a building under construction.                             Photo by BILL BENNETT 

Firefighters moved lines up this ladder.               Photo by BILL BENNETT

The building was evacuated as early reports of people trapped were coming in.           Photo by BILL BENNETT

No one was injured and fire fighters from Hewlett, Malverne and Elmont were used at the scene. BILL BENNETT

 

 

ROCKVILLE CENTRE 

The Rockville Centre Fire Department responded to this auto into a house.               Photo by BILL BENNETT

Here is a view from inside the house.                                                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

The auto drove all the way across the yard before hitting the house.                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

The Truck set up to shore the house.                                                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

The operation was completed and 1st asst Chief John Busching put all units on a signal-13.     BILL BENNETT

 

 

South Hempstead Fire Department responded to this Tractor Trailer vs overpass on the Southern State PKWY.

The trailer can be seen in this picture.                                                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

Hempstead's Engine used one line to put out the fire.                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Working fire located at 1900 Northern Blvd.                                                              Photo by BILL BENNETT

Fire was located in the front and roof area.                                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

The truck set up in the front and pulled the facing off to gain access to the fire.

The fire was under the command of Chief Kyle Dugger of the Manhassett-Lakeville FD     Photo BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

Working fire located at 64 West Fulton Ave.               Photo by BILL BENNETT

Fire located in the basement and extended to the 1st floor.                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

In this picture a Roosevelt firefighter is throwing a FIT-5 (fire suppression)  into the fire.  Photo BILL BENNETT

The Roosevelt FD had this fire under contol within an hour.                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Overturned Gas Tanker on the L.I.E. & Round Swamp Road.                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT

Fire burned out of control for 1 hour.                                                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

The fire was put out but the L.I.E. was closed for hours.                                            Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Working house fire located at 544 Southern Parkway Uniondale,N.Y.                         Photo by BILL BENNETT

Heavy fire located on arrival of the 1st unit.                                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

Uniondale Checks the exposure as the line is pushed.   Photo by BILL BENNETT

The fire was quickly knocked down as firefighters performed a primary search.           Photo by BILL BENNETT

The fire was under control within 1 1/2 hours.                                                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Hempstead firefighters were called to this house for a report of a fire.                          Photo by BILL BENNETT

With heavy fire showing an outside attack was ordered.                                            Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

 

Hempstead Fire Department were called to 258 Cornell Street for a working house fire Photo by BILL BENNETT

With heavy fire showing from the 1st floor the line was pushed into the house.            Photo by BILL BENNETT

Chief of Hempstead Mike Charles can be seen checking the number 4 side of the house.          BILL BENNETT

Inside teams checked the house and the primary searches are negative.                   Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Man trapped in sewer hole brings the Roslyn FD to 10 Peacock Drive.                       Photo by BILL BENNETT

Firefighters and Police go deep to Rescue a man trapped in a 18 ft hole.                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

The trapped man buried up to his chest is in this hole.                                              Photo by BILL BENNETT

Here is an overview of the job.                                                                                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

A large vacuum tube is lowered into the hole.                            Photo by BILL BENNETT                            

The large vacuum is used to remove some of the dirt from the hole.                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY were requested to the scene as firefighters work to free the trapped man.         Photo by BILL BENNETT

The trapped man (with the red helmet) is free from the hole.                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

He is hoisted with ropes from the hole.                                                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

With the help from all the members that worked at the scene the man is out and safe. Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

MTA Workers check the height of the L.I.R.R. overpass.                                          Photo by BILL BENNETT

The rig was knocked off the trailer when it struck the overpass.                                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

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The Bellmore Fire Department were assigned to Sunrise highway for a report of a pin. Photo by BILL BENNETT

All units were up after 1/2 hour.                                                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Rockville Centre Fire Department were dispatched for a tool job.                          Photo by BILL BENNETT

Rockville Centre Heavy Rescue used a saw to cut the guard rail from the roadway.      Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

UNIONDALE 

Uniondale Fire Department arrived at 446 Emerson Road for this house fire.                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Wantagh Fire Department were assigned for a boat fire.                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Lakeview Fire Department responded to a report of cars on fire.                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

Seven cars were on fire as the Fire Department pulled in.                                          Photo by BILL BENNETT

Three lines was used to put this fire out.                                                                  Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

East Rockaway firefighters put the tool in service to open the rear of the SUV.                Photo BILL BENNETT

She and Her baby were taken to the hospital.                                                               Photo BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Lynbrook Fire Deaprtment were called to this house for smoke condition.            Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

HEMPSTEAD 

Working house fire in Hempstead, N.Y.                                                                   Photo by BILL BENNETT

Chief Mike Charles can be seen in this picture. Chief Charles was in charge of all fire department operations.

 

 

When the driver of this auto hit a passing train the Lakeview FD was called to the scene. Photo BILL BENNETT

Lakeviews Engine moved a line in place at this auto vs Train.                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

UNIONDALE 

This house was fully involved with fire as the Uniondale Firefighters arrived.                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

One line was used on the number 4 exposure.                                                         Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Hewlett Fire Department were assigned to this building fire on Monday 7-20-09     Photo by BILL BENNETT 

The cat was handed off to Hewlett's EMS. The cat was in good hands and doing fine.  Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Uniondale Fire Department were called to this house for a report of a basement fire   Photo BILL BENNETT 

The next line went to the rear of the house and down into the basement.                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

This fire broke out of an apartment building in Rockville Centre, New York.                  Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

 The Lawrence/Cedarhurst Fire Department went to work at this Taxpayer located at 211 Mott Ave. BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

The Merrick Fire Department were call for a water rescue off the Meadowbrook Parkway. Photo BILL BENNETT

 

 

House Fire in Roosevelt, New York.                                                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Working house fire at 219 Lakeview Ave.                                                                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

This is what confronted the RVCFD and the line is moved inside the house.                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

East Rockaway Firefighters battle this working house fire on Oceanview Ave.             Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

This auto was hit by another auto head-on. The driver in the other auto was able to remove themselfs.

 

 

The Lawrence/Cedarhurst Fire Department were called to this building fire with people trapped.  BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

The Rockville Centre Fire Department were called to 97 Brower Ave for a house fire.   Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Valley Stream FD went to work at 57 Merrick Court.                                          Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The East Rockaway FD were adssigned to this car into a house on Ocean Ave.         Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

 

Uniondale Firefighters went to work at this house fire at 768 Union Drive. During the operation two Uniondale Firefighters from the Truck Company were doing primary searches when the fell through the floor. A mayday was called and the North Bellmore FD F.A.S.T. along with Uniondale and Roosevelt Firefighters removed the Firefighters from the house. Below are pictures showing the removal of one of the Firefighters. Also at the bottom you will see pictures of the staircase they fell through. The Firefighters are safe and doing good.

 

Here is a picture of the firefighter being pulled from the number 4 side of the house.    Photo by BILL BENNETT 

Firefighter removal.                                                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

ROCKVILLE CENTRE 

Working house fire located at 14 Madison Ave.                                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

This picture shows a Lakeview Firefighter entering the 3rd floor window.                  Photo by BILL BENNETT            

 

 

 

The call came in as two people trapped and the Truck & Heavy Rescue were assigned on the box.

 

 

The Roosevelt Fire Department were assigned to this house at 11 Underhill.              Photo by BILL BENNETT

The Roosevelt Fire Department were assigned to this house at 11 Underhill.              Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

When the 1st due Engine-731 arrived they reported that 2 cars were on fire in the driveway.      BILL BENNETT

 

 

The Roosevelt FD were assigned to 59 Madison ave for smoke from a house.            Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

 

HEMPSTEAD 

 

 

 

Uniondale House fire 3119 Spring Ave.                                                             Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

The line was pushed in the front door.                                                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

No injuries were reported and North Merrick, Uniondale and Baldwin were called to the scene.

 

 

NYPD ESU responded to this overturned auto on the Belt Parkway.                        Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Uniondale, New York. Working House Fire 620 Park Ave.                                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

East Rockaway Chief reported over the radio to Fire Comm that he was involved in an MVA.  

 

 

The Hewlett Fire Department were call along with Nassau County Police ESU.       Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 

 

The East Rockaway Fire Department went to work at 72 North Blvd.                    Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 

 

Working building fire Hempstead, New York                                                   Photo by BILL BENNETT 

Ladders from Lakeview, West Hempstead, Hempstead Eagle-1, Hempstead L-2 and Franklin Square. 

 

 

 

 

Hempstead working house fire on  Clinton C. Boone Place.                         Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

NORTH MERRICK 

North Merrick House Fire 86 Schemerohorn Street.                                                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

Roosevelt, New York  Working House Fire Smith Street.                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

ROCKVILLE CENTRE 

Sunrise Highway & Yorktown Street. The tool was put in service to free the people trapped inside.

 

 

 

The male was removed by Merrick firefighters to the Coast Guard boat.                 Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

Hewlett's Truck was O.O.S. Lawrence/Cedarhurst Truck-325 Took the front.              Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

JERICHO 

Overturned truck on the L.I.E..                                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

Hewlett House Fire Located at 220 Everit Avenue.

 

 

Fire entended through this one story commercial on Conklin Ave.                           Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 

 

Roosevelt House Fire.                                                                        Photo by BILL BENNETT 

 

 

Working House fire in Merrick, New York 2786 Lindenmere Drive.                                                        6/7/07

 

 

LYNBROOK 

Lynbrook, New York Overturned Truck on Car.                                              Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

Ladders were put in place and, venting was performed by the truck.                                               5/13/07  

 

 

OCEANSIDE 

The boys from Rockville Centre set the Tower ladder up at this fire in Oceanside, New York             2006

 

 

 

ROOSEVELT 

The boys for the Roosevelt Fire Department Pack up before going to work.  

 

 

MERRICK 

Merrick FD responded to this overturned truck on Sunrise Highway & Babylon Turnpike.                  5/5/07 

 

 

 

ROOSEVELT 

This fire at 105 Woods Ave was already out of control on the arrival of the Roosevelt Fire Department. 3/6/07

This is a view of the 1-4 corner. This house was under construction. 3/6/07

 

 

ROOSEVELT 

Roosevelt Firefighters battle this working house fire.                      Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

WEST HEMPSTEAD 

West Hempstead Firefighters battle this working house fire.             Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

HEMPSTEAD 

Hempstead Firefighters operate at this attic fire.                           Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

 

MLFD stands by as the Big Rig is put back on its wheels. 1/22/07

 

 

ROOSEVELT 

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

 

 

 

MERRICK 

Merrick firefighters battle this house fire.                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

BROOKLYN 

When this channel-4 helo crashed on the roof of this building FDNY units operated over 24 hours at this job. 

 

 

 

EAST ROCKAWAY 

East Rockaway Fire Fighters operated at this overturned truck on Atlantic ave.       Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

MERRICK 

Merrick Fire Fighters operated at this overturned tractor trailer.                                Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

ROOSEVELT 

Roosevelt Fire Fighters battale this working house fire.                                          Photo by BILL BENNETT

 

 

 

PLAINVIEW 

The Plainview Fire Department operated at this overturned Truck.            Photo by BILL BENNETT