Ruby Lane [7-12-14]

On the afternoon of July 12th the Plainview Fire Department was dispatched to 80 Ruby Lane off of Georgia Lane for a report of a house fire. Responding units were provided the additional of a fire on the roof of the residence. When the first units arrived on the scene they were met with smoke showing and fire based in solar panels on the 2/3 corner of the roof. With these conditions present the signal ten [working fire] was transmitted. Upon the transmission of the working fire Bethpage Ladder 4 responded to the scene as the FAST. Farmingdale sent Ladder 926 to the scene as an additional truck company. Two lines were stretched with one going into operation of off first due Plainview Engine 9511. The fire was contained to the solar panels and did not extend into the home. Units from Syosset and South Farmingdale helped to provide standby coverage during the operation. All fire department units were under the command of Plainview Chief of Department Russ Dubner [9501].