Fuel Spill at scene of MVA

 
By 1st Assistant Chief Richard Stack
February 16, 2012
 

At 0813 Holbrook was dispatched to a fuel spill at the scene of a prior MVA. Upon arrival Chief Pendl reported a split saddle tank with approximately 75 gallons leaking into the roadway. Prior to his arrival the vehicle owner whose business was adjacent to the accident scene had provided a payloader and sand to dike and abosrb the fuel. Islip Town Haz-Mat was called for a responder and NY State DEC for a spill number. The scene was controled and all units returned by 0905 hrs.

 
Units: 30,32,R-7, E-5, Fire Police 49 & 50
 
Mutual Aid: Haz-Mat 2