SOUTH FARMINGDALE, NY - At approximately 12:25 A.M. on Tuesday, September 5th, the South Farmingdale Fire Department and a dual-response engine from the Farmingdale Fire Department were alerted for reports of a house on fire on Motor Avenue.

Upon the arrival of the 1st Asst. Chief McFarlane [9702], he transmitted a Signal 10 for a shed fire in the rear. Due to the fire, there were many exposure issues, including two houses and another shed. Once Engine 923 arrived on the scene, they secured a water source and started a fire attack. A total of two hand lines were operated to knock down and wet down the shed and exposures.

Mutual aid to the scene included the Village of Farmingdale Fire Department for an Engine [E923], the Bethpage Fire Department for an Engine [E905], and a Ladder [TL903], the East Farmingdale Fire Co. for an Engine [E1-5-1], the North Massapequa Fire Department for a Ladder [L661], and the Massapequa Fire Department for the F.A.S.T [L636]. Stand-by units included the Amityville Fire Department for an Engine [E1-1-3], the Seaford Fire Department for a Ladder [L683], and the Plainview Fire Department for an ambulance. Units operated under the command of the Chief of the South Farmingdale Fire Department Mackie [9701].