Jefferson Avenue [8-13-13]

In the early morning hours of August 13th the Lakeview Fire Department was dispatched to a reported basement fire at 491 Jefferson Avenue [cross of Langdon Boulevard]. Lakeview Assistant Chief Freddy Senti [4101] was among the first on scene and was met with smoke showing from the two story private dwelling. With this the signal ninety-eight [smoke showing] was immediately transmitted. Soon after the signal ninety-eight came the transmission of the signal ten [working fire]. With this transmission, Rockville Centre was notified to respond to the scene as the FAST and with their rehab unit. Rockville Centre arrived on scene with Ladder 447 and [Heavy] Rescue 446 to meet these requests. Two lines were stretched [one in operation] off of first due Lakeview Engine 414. Lakeview Ladder 411 was the first truck company on the scene and took to the front of the home. The fire was said to have originated with a dryer in the basement with minor extension to the surrounding areas. Stand by units consisted of a West Hempstead engine, Malverne ladder, and Lynbrook ambulance. All fire department units were under the command of Lakeview Chief of Department Koppel [4100].