Carnation Road [3-6-13]

On the afternoon of March 6th, multiple calls were being received by dispatchers reporting a house fire on Carnation Road in Levittown. When the call was toned out the address given was 89 Carnation Road with Orchid Road and Ivy Lane as the cross streets. When Chief Behrens [6200] arrived on scene he immediately transmitted a signal ten [working fire]. Levittown Engine 622 was the first engine on scene and put at least two lines into operation. Levittown Ladder 626 was the first truck company on scene while Hicksville Ladder 931 responded to the scene as the FAST team. Wantagh and North Bellmore were among the towns providing standby for Levittown during operations. East Meadow Engine 613 responded to the scene as part of their auto mutual aid plan during the daytime. East Meadow Station 3, located at the end of Carnation Road, helps to cover within the vicinity of the firehouse. The fire, which was heavy on the number four side of the home, was brought under control within forty-five minutes. All fire department units were under of the command of Levittown Chief of Department Chris Behrens [6200].