October 5, 2009. Fire reported at 0128 hours. 27 Village Lane. Complainant reported that at least one occupant was trapped within. Arriving units found a heavy fire condition on the upper level of a two story private dwelling. 1st Assistant Chief Raymond Germaine and firefighter Thomas Kirklava Jr, entered the house and removed Dominick Mastandrea 77, who they found unconscious in a 2nd floor bedroom. The victim, his son Michael Mastandrea and Steve Weber, a passerby who assisted with the rescue were all transported to St. Catherines Medical Center by the CI-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance Corp. No firefighters were injured. The fire was placed under control at 0158 hours. Thomas Kirklava Sr. was Chief of Department and the OIC. Nesconset, Smithtown, St. James and East Brentwood FDs assisted at the scene or covered. Messenger story 10-8-2009 Photos by Greg Gottlieb.
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