On New Year’s Day 2026, at approximately 11:05 PM, the North Patchogue Fire Department was activated for a reported residential structure fire at 16 Jones Street in North Patchogue, New York. Upon arrival, the Chief transmitted a working structure fire with heavy fire throughout a two-story private dwelling and attached garage. Multiple mutual aid departments were requested and responded to the scene, working together to bring the fire under control. During fireground operations, a Mayday was transmitted when a firefighter fell from the first floor into the basement. The member was quickly located, removed, and transported to the hospital in stable condition. Mutual aid units on scene included Patchogue Fire Department, Hagerman Fire Department, Holtsville Fire Department, Medford Fire Department, Medford Ambulance, and Community Ambulance. All footage was captured on scene by videographer Michael Musialik with Fire Line Media.
