Vanderveer Court [7-22-19]

On the night of Monday, July 22nd, 2019 the Rockville Centre Fire Department operated on the scene of a signal ten [working fire] on Vanderveer Court off Oakdale Road. The main body of fire was in the attic area of a two-story private dwelling. The fire, which appeared to be the result of a lightning strike, came as severe weather began to move out of the area. At the same time neighboring Baldwin and Lynbrook had working fires of their which changed the mutual aid coming to Rockville Centre. Among the departments called were Lakeview, Freeport, Hempstead, and Oceanside. Rockville Centre Engine 441 was the first engine company to arrive on scene with Rockville Centre Ladders 447 and 449 behind them taking the front of the house. Firefighters stretched at least two hand lines putting one line into operation leading to a quick knock down of the fire. All fire department units were under the command of Rockville Centre Chief of Department Eric Burel [4401].