On Thursday January 07, the Central Islip Fire Dept. responded to a reported Structure fire on Ferndale Blvd. between Fig and Banana streets. Upon arrival Chief Falco  transmitted the“ Signal 35 “. The incoming units were advised that the structure was a 2 story private dwelling with fire on the first and second floors with unknown occupants. The first due Engine, Engine 1 was instructed to pick up the hydrant and stretch a line to the front door. The second due Engine, Engine 2 pulled to the front of the building and stretched a backup line. Crews along with Assistant Chief McAteer made entry into the structure to perform searches and fire suppression. The fire on the first floor was quickly knocked down and the line advanced to the second floor. At this time Engine 3, Rescue 6 and 18 assisted in the searches and securing the utilities. As the attack line was making its way to the second floor conditions were deteriorating, at this time a vent of the number 1 side windows was called for, the vent was made as the fire was being extinguish, it was a textbook operation. (  Please view photos and a short video of the vent ). All searches proved negative and the fire was put under control a short time after.