Linden Boulevard [10-12-13]

On the morning of October 12th, members of Elmont Engine Company 4 called in a garage fire next to their Linden Boulevard station. They advised Fire Com and the responding Chief that they had a working fire inside an auto repair facility. Upon the arrival of Elmont First Assistant Chief Brian Schriefer [7011] a second alarm was transmitted due to the possibility of extension into a neighboring private dwelling. Valley Stream was notified as the FAST and responded with Ladder 346. Also on scene were Franklin Square Ladder 713, Stewart Manor Ladder 191, and Valley Stream Ambulance 349 among others. The Valley Stream ambulance went on to transport a civilian to a secured landing zone after receiving burns to the arms and hands. During the operation LIPA was requested to respond forthwith due to downed power lines. Nassau County HazMat was also requested to the scene due to the contents inside the fire building. Despite a heavy fire load upon arrival firefighters were able to make a quick knockdown of the Saturday morning blaze. Elmont Engine 704 and Ladder 707 were the first engine and truck companies on scene. One vehicle inside the shop required stabilization by firefighters. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Elmont First Assistant Chief Schriefer [7011].