Higbie Lane

January 11, 2018

5 days ago

On 05/31/2020 at approximately 1534 hours the West Islip Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the area of Hyman Ave and Howells Rd. Upon arrival, Chief of Department Kevin Parrett transmitted a Working Fire for heavy fire in an attached garage extending to the house. First arriving Vanguard Engine 3-17-2 immediately began an aggressive attack on the fire. Mohawk Engine company soon arrived and also began an interior attack of the fire while members of Hook & Ladder began primary searches. It took crews approximately 30 minutes to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported. Fire is under investigation by the Town of Islip Fire Marshal’s and Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad.

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I'm very relieved that Mrs. R. is safe and I offer my deepest sorrow for her loss of this Iconic home to me. Mr & Mrs. R opened that garage to us in our childhood days. We used it as a playhouse theater to entertain our families. To the kids that grew up there in the 50's I ask you "do you remember"? We would put on theatrical shows in that garage..our families would come and watch us perform and applaud our accomplishments. What great memories! It certainly is a sad sight to see that the fire ravaged this home. I will miss passing by 1235 and not seeing the garage door raised slightly raised every day. Thank you West Islip Fire Department for saving the structure.

Omg! Thank god for you seeing it you saved Mrs. Ricker s life! ❤💙

Prayers for the family and thank you for your service 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Good job, everybody is safe.

Mom told me, holy crap! We’re so lucky the neighbors got Nan out of the house!

Great job as usual WIFD!!!

Great job WIFD.

Great job 👨‍🚒🚒🚑

Always a good job done

Omg..we saw the smoke n started smelling it..glad all got out

Praying for all..

Wow went threw that twice it sucks 😞

Thank you for all you do

Nice job

Thank you WIFD!

Anywhere near your house?

Catherine Depp that’s the smoke we saw

Bill Lipcsey Nani’s house

Cathy Hambleton

Emily Claire

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Good job! 👍❤️🙏🙏

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Thank you to Anthony Griffo for the video reminding everyone how important it is! Anthony submitted this video to the State of New York for a contest.

Anthony’s Uncle and Cousin, Ex-Chief Blaise Gemellaro and FF Joseph Gemellaro, are both active members of the West Islip Fire Department. Thank you for sending us the video Anthony! Awesome job!

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