Grand Avenue [7-3-14]
Around 01:00 hours on the morning of July 3rd, 2014 the Baldwin Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a building fire at the intersection of Grand and Stowe Avenues. Baldwin Second Deputy Chief Michael Jazylo [2052] was among the first fire department units to arrive on scene and was met with heavy smoke emanating from the roof vents of a shopping center at that location. The Chief advised first due Baldwin Engine 203 to pickup a hydrant and for the first truck company [Baldwin Ladder 206] to take to the front of the building. Moments later Baldwin Command transmitted the signal ten [working fire] for 1745 Grand Avenue [China King]. With the transmission of the working fire Hempstead was notified for the FAST and was soon on scene with Ladder 2.
Due to the fire load and overhauling that would follow the Hempstead ladder was put to work. At this time an additional engine and ladder were requested to the scene. Freeport Engine 211 and Tiller 218 [both original standby units] were redirected to the scene. Within thirty minutes all visible fire was knocked down. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the original store within the taxpayer despite the building having a common cockloft and aged construction. At least three lines were stretched with two going into operation to fight the overnight blaze. South Hempstead and Oceanside also provided mutual aid units. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin Chief of Department Craig Yanantuono [205].
Read MoreDue to the fire load and overhauling that would follow the Hempstead ladder was put to work. At this time an additional engine and ladder were requested to the scene. Freeport Engine 211 and Tiller 218 [both original standby units] were redirected to the scene. Within thirty minutes all visible fire was knocked down. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the original store within the taxpayer despite the building having a common cockloft and aged construction. At least three lines were stretched with two going into operation to fight the overnight blaze. South Hempstead and Oceanside also provided mutual aid units. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin Chief of Department Craig Yanantuono [205].
