10/01/2025
On Saturday, September 27th, at approximately 4:45 pm., the East Meadow Fire Department was alerted to a house fire on Pilgram Lane, in the Westbury section of the fire district. At the time, Engine 614 and Assistant Chief Jeff Rosenthal (6102) were taking part in Clark High School’s Homecoming Parade. Both 6102 and 614 began responding from the event.
After quickly grabbing gear and picking up another member, Engine 4 began responding M5 (manpower of 5), chauffeured by Ex-Chief Frank Messina and under the command of Lieutenant Brian Messina. While responding, 6102 alerted a Signal 98 (Connect to a Hydrant and Stretch Attack Hose) for a electrical fire with possible extension to the attic. At around 4:50 pm, 614 arrived and got to work. Firefighter Joseph D’Alessandro grabbed a Can (water extinguisher) and put out the bulk of the fire in the room. Firefighter David Vasconcellos began stretching a dry hose line to the front door, while Ex-Capt. Bryan Tallon simultaneously hit the hydrent in front of the home.
Arriving in their own personal vehicles was Ex-Capt. Atik Mehta, Ex-Capt. Timothy Raichel, and Ex-Capt. Edward Licciardo, who assisted with operations such as hydrant and breaker, flaking out hose, and scene safety. Due to the quick actions of Engine 4, the fire was mostly contained to one second-floor room. All units were back in service at about 5:14 pm.
The scene was turned over to the Nassau County Police Department. All units were under the command of the Chief of Department, Mike Wood.
