Uniondale Brush Fire 03/18/2023

On Saturday, March 18th just before 5:30p, the Uniondale Fire Department was dispatched to a reported brush fire in the vicinity of the Long Island Marriott. 2nd Assistant Chief Martinez [7502] was quickly on scene and found an active brush fire in the Hempstead Plains Preserve. With the fire being difficult to access, a 1st alarm procedure was requested bringing assistance from Hempstead, North Bellmore, Roosevelt and the Mineola Drone Response Team. Engine 752 made access through a fence to reach the fire while Engine 755 & Brookside’s Brush Truck made their way through the preserve to reach the fire. At least 2 lines were placed into operation to extinguish the fire. Units were released from the scene in approximately 45 minutes.