Old Mill Road [7-4-15]
Late on the night of Saturday, July 4th, 2015 the Baldwin Fire Department was alerted to a reported apartment fire at 21 Old Mill Road off of Central Avenue. As units were on the way they were advised that a couple of calls were being received reporting the fire with the possibility of a person trapped inside. Upon arrival fire department units were met with a second floor apartment fire leading to the transmission of a signal ten [working fire]. As firefighters worked to put the first line into place other members were upstairs in the apartment knocking down what they could with water cans and beginning the primary search. While doing this a victim was located in the fire apartment and immediately removed. The victim was removed in serious condition and transported to South Nassau Hospital in Baldwin Ambulance 2010. Once at the hospital the victim was successfully revived and later transferred to the hyperbaric chamber at Nassau County Medical Center [however, hours after the fire the victim succumbed to his injuries].
Freeport sent Tiller 218 to the scene as the FAST. Members of the FAST were put to work as an additional truck company for overhauling during the operation. Oceanside was then assigned as the FAST. Also on scene were ambulances from Freeport and South Hempstead. Standing by for Baldwin during the operation were units from Freeport, Island Park, Merrick, and South Hempstead. Standby units responded to at least two alarms while the fire was still going on. Baldwin Engine 202 and Ladder 206 were the first engine and truck companies to arrive on the scene of the working fire. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin Chief Karen Bendel [205]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
Read MoreFreeport sent Tiller 218 to the scene as the FAST. Members of the FAST were put to work as an additional truck company for overhauling during the operation. Oceanside was then assigned as the FAST. Also on scene were ambulances from Freeport and South Hempstead. Standing by for Baldwin during the operation were units from Freeport, Island Park, Merrick, and South Hempstead. Standby units responded to at least two alarms while the fire was still going on. Baldwin Engine 202 and Ladder 206 were the first engine and truck companies to arrive on the scene of the working fire. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin Chief Karen Bendel [205]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
