Fendale Street [4-6-20]

On Monday, April 6th, 2020 the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department was called to a report of smoke from the house to the rear of 44 Semton Boulevard. When firefighters arrived on scene, they were met with smoke showing from a home on Fendale Street off Benris Avenue. Upon further investigation firefighters found a fire in the basement of a two-story private dwelling. A signal ten [working fire] was transmitted and mutual aid notified. West Hempstead was designated the FAST and responded to the scene with Ladder 765. Also, on scene was Garden City Ladder 144, Hempstead Engine 2, and Lakeview Ambulance 418. Two hand lines were stretched with one line put into operation. The fire was quickly knocked down and all fire department units were under the command of Franklin Square and Munson Chief of Department LaBianca [7100].