By JOHN WALTHERS, Senior Correspondent | April 24, 2021 | NEW YORK
Mastic N.Y. On Friday April 23rd about 1:30 PM the Mastic Fire Department was called for a reported structure fire in the 150 block of Mayfield Dr. Chief of Department Rudy Sunderman {5-12-30} was the first to respond. On arrival Sunderman found a fully involved 2 story house he was also faced with some explosions that were occurring. Sunderman requested Fire-com to reactivate for a working fire and start the mutual aid plan. He advised the first due units 5-12-2 and 5-12-5 that when crews arrived, they needed to immedatley stretch lines and secure a water supply.
Mutual Aid was activated from Brookhven, Mastic Beach, Center Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport, Yaphank and Ridge FD’s. As mutual aid companies began arriving, they began assisting the crews from Mastic Engine 2 and Unit 5 with stretching additional lines and working to make an aggressive attack. However the fire seemed to be fed by the heavy winds and firefighters also faced collapses of the roof as well as the 2nd floor which caused them to have to fight the fire from the exterior. Firefighters worked for an extended period of time battling the house fire and 2 car fires in the driveway. Before the job was placed under control.
EMS was also on scene from Mastic Ambulance under the command of Chief Maria Landman {5-37-30} and assistant Chief Mike Montauban {5-37-31. Rehab was requested from Shirley Community Ambulance to assist at the scene. No injuries were reported, the occupant and his Dog were able to escape safely. Some firefighters remained on scene for several hours due to extensive overhaul as an excavator needed to be called in. The house was a total loss unfortunately and the scene was turned over to the fire marshal’s office.
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