Mastic Beach N.Y.- On January 15th at just after 9:15 PM the Suffolk County’s Emergency Dispatch Center began receiving calls for a residential structure fire on Maple Rd East of Lincoln Dr. Mastic Beach FD and Ambulance were immediately dispatched to the call. Mastic Beach FD Ex Chief and current Safety Officer Carlo Grover {5-13-23} was first enroute. Shortly before he pulled up he was advised that EMS was on scene advising of active fire. He reactivated the department for a working fire and requested mutual aid be started . First due crew began to pull hoses on arrival to make a quick attack. A water source was also secured at the hydrant by members as well.

On his arrival the 2nd Assistant Chief Luis Grego assumed command of the incident. The fire was knocked down and crews went to work to overhaul. Mastic Beach EMS had requested their mutual aid departments of Mastic and Shirley Ambulance to assist with support and rehab at the scene. No firefighters or civilians were injured. It was reported some pets may have been injured or killed however this could not be confirmed by officials. The scene was turned over for Fire Investigation to the Brookhaven Fire Marshal Office.