Crocus Avenue [3-9-15]

On the night of Monday, March 9th, 2015 the Floral Park Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 37 Crocus Avenue off of Childs Avenue. When units arrived on scene they were met with heavy fire showing from the number one and two sides of a two and a half story private dwelling. A signal ten [working fire] was immediately transmitted. With the working fire transmitted Elmont was notified for the FAST while New Hyde Park was notified for a ladder and ambulance to the scene. Initial crews were able to make a good push into the home resulting in a quick knockdown using lines off of first due Floral Park Engine 127. During the operation an engine from Stewart Manor originally notified to standby was redirected to the scene. Additional mutual aid was provided by Garden City Park and Bellerose Terrace. Within forty minutes the scene was placed under control. The cause of the fire remained under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of Floral Park Chief of Department Daniel Bennett [1200].