The department said the firefighter was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name wasn't immediately released.
The cause of death is under investigation.
The blaze was reported at 3 a.m. Wednesday. It was contained about half an hour later.
Suffolk County police also are investigating the fire.
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