Powell Avenue [9-27-13]
On the afternoon of September 27th, the Rockville Centre Fire Department responded to a reported attic fire at 108 Powell Avenue off of Lakeview Avenue. Not long after the arrival of the first units on scene came the transmission of the signal ten [working fire]. Oceanside was notified to respond as the FAST and sent Ladder 2442. Baldwin was also notified to respond to the scene with one ladder and soon Ladder 206 arrived. Also on the scene of the fire were South Hempstead Engine 741 and ambulances from Lynbrook and Lakeview. Standing by for Rockville Centre during the operation was a ladder from Lynbrook and an engine from East Rockaway. The fire was the first that the fourth battalion department had in a considerable amount of time. Two lines were stretched with one going into operation.
Rockville Centre Engine 443 was the first engine on scene while Ladder 449 was the first truck company. All occupants made it safely out of the home prior to the fire department’s arrival. All fire department units were under the command of Rockville Centre Chief of Department John Thorp III [4401]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
Read MoreRockville Centre Engine 443 was the first engine on scene while Ladder 449 was the first truck company. All occupants made it safely out of the home prior to the fire department’s arrival. All fire department units were under the command of Rockville Centre Chief of Department John Thorp III [4401]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
