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Mastic Beach Today
By the People, for the People
First Responders Rescue 10-Year-Old From Home's Rooftop in Mastic Beach
The child got stuck on the roof and needed assistance from police and firefighters to get down safely.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A 10-year-old boy in Mastic Beach, New York, was rescued by first responders after getting stuck on the roof of a home. Police officers Ryan McNulty and Sean Roche were the first to respond and stayed with the child until firefighters from the Mastic Beach Fire Department arrived with a ladder truck to help bring the three down to the ground level.
Why it matters
Incidents involving children getting stuck in precarious situations, such as on rooftops, are concerning for the community and highlight the importance of vigilance and quick response from first responders to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
The details
According to the Suffolk Police Department's Facebook post, the 10-year-old boy "got himself into a bit of a bind" and needed assistance from first responders after venturing out onto the roof of a home in Mastic Beach. Police officers McNulty and Roche were the first to arrive on the scene and stayed with the child until firefighters from the Mastic Beach Fire Department responded with a ladder truck to help bring the three down to the ground level.
- The incident occurred on Wednesday morning.
The players
Ryan McNulty
A police officer who responded to the scene and stayed with the child until firefighters arrived.
Sean Roche
A police officer who responded to the scene and stayed with the child until firefighters arrived.
Mastic Beach Fire Department
The fire department that responded to the scene with a ladder truck to help rescue the child from the rooftop.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the swift response of first responders in ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals, especially children, in potentially dangerous situations.
