Rockwin Road [9-25-13]

At 12:20 hours on the afternoon of September 25th the Baldwin Fire Department was dispatched to 16 Rockwin Road off of Demott Avenue for a reported basement fire. Baldwin Engine 203 was the first engine to arrive on scene and immediately picked up a hydrant. The engine company went on to stretch and operate two lines inside the home. It was later stated that a couch in the basement of the home had caught fire sending smoke throughout the residence. Baldwin Ladder 207 was the first truck company to arrive on scene and took to the front of the home. Firefighters were able to make a quick knockdown of the afternoon fire under the direction of Baldwin Chief of Department Brancato [205]. No signals were transmitted for the fire and the marshal was requested for a routine response.