Oyster Bay firefighters check for extension into the Water District facility on Berry Hill Road December 3. Exploding propane tanks hampered initial knockdown inside the trailer, but the crew of Engine 2 managed to knock it down and prevent anything more than melted siding in the buildingÂ
Oyster Bay Fire Department
Fatal house fire in Bayville Ave
On November 13 Oyster Bay firefighters responded with Ladder 554 as FAST truck to the scene of a fatal house fire in Bayville Ave.
Trailer on fire at the Water District building on Berry Hill Road
On Tuesday, December 3, Oyster Bay Fire Dept responded to a report of a trailer on fire at the Water District building on Berry Hill Road and Ivy Street. First arriving units were met with a fully involved trailer being used for asbestos abatement, and several propane tanks exploded within seconds. The trailer was within […]
Syosset MVA
On Friday December 6 at 7:07 am, Oyster Bay Ambulance 5516 responded mutual aid to the Syosset Fire Dept. for an auto accident involving an overturned school bus at the intersection of Cold Spring Road and South Woods Road. 2 children suffered minor injuries and one was transported by 5516 to Huntington Hospital.
Mutual aid request for Ladder 554
On Thursday,July 18, at 0426 hours,Oyster Bay Fire Dept responded to a mutual aid request for Ladder 554 from the Glen Cove Fire Department. Along with Assistant Chief Bellissimo, Ladder 554, manned by Ex-Chief Mantegari, Ex-Chief Baratta, Nick Baratta, Tom Rahilly, and Matt Keena went to work at 34 Ridge Dr. The building involved […]
Oyster Bay FD conducted Engine Operations refresher drill
On Wednesday July 10, Oyster Bay FD conducted Engine Operations refresher drill At Oyster Bay School District Administration parking lot. Here we see firefighters John Kornrumpf, James Whelan, EMS Capt Tracy Kelly, FF Dan Rosario and FF Katie Mooney repacking 2 inch attack hose on Engine 558
Engine 552 Drilling on conducting water supply and tower ladder
On Wednesday, April 10, Oyster Bay Fire Department drilled on conducting water supply and tower ladder operations at Fireman’s Field. Engine 552 secured a water supply at a hydrant, and pumped directly into the waterway of Ladder 554. Both the Engine and Ladder operators had to over come such problems as friction loss, Ladder placement, and […]
Inspection of New Ambulance 5516
In late February, Asst Chief Bellissimo And Captain Kelly travelled to the AEV factory in Jefferson, North Carolina to inspect new Ambulance 5516 in preparation for it being shipped up to New York for final fitting of equipment and lettering prior to acceptance by the Department. We anticipate 5516 to be in service by mid […]
House Fire on Park Avenue
On Wednesday, January 30, at 0347 hours, Oyster Bay Fire Dept responded to a reported house Fire on Park Avenue. Arriving Chief Hambrook, 5502, transmitted a signal 10 and assumed Command. Chief Bellissimo, 5504 acted to secure water supplies for Inbound engines as Fire was blowing out the second floor windows. First due unit ,Tower […]
Responded to an automatic alarm at 26 Tennis Court Road in Cove Neck
On Friday Sept 7 at 1410 hours, OBFD responded to an automatic alarm at 26 Tennis Court Road in Cove Neck. Arriving Chiefs 5500, 5501,and 5504 did a cursory outer perimeter inspection, and 5500 and 5504 discovered a heavy smoke condition in the indoor pool area on the 3 (North) side. Entry was forced on […]