On Thursday June 29, 2011 at approximately 1520 hours the Rye Fire Department was dispatched to a reported working structure fire in the area of Forest Ave and Bird Ln. Upon arrival Ladder 25, Career FF Richie Roode observed heavy smoke and fire and reported a 10-75 (working fire) to county dispatch (60 Control). Car 2421 Chief Hogben quickly had the mutual aid Engine from Harrison, sent to cover calls for the rest of the city, redirect to the scene for additional manpower.
About 20 Firefighters from Rye and Harrison fought the blaze in the summer heat, and brought the fire under control in about an hour. The home suffered heavy fire damage. The Town of Mamaroneck was also on scene with Rescue 6 as the FASTeam. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
While Rye units were committed to the fire scene, Engine 38 from Mamaroneck Village and Ladder 31 from Port Chester covered the City- including a call at the Milton Harbor House for a fire alarm activation.
Units:
Rye FD- Engine 191, 192, Ladder 25, Utility 39 & 49 Cars 2421, 2422, 2423 and 2424.
Standby in Quarters Rye Engine 193 and Ladder 26
Mutual Aid:
Harrison- Engine 10, Car 2161, 2162, 2163
Town Mamaroneck FD- Rescue 6 (FAST)
Standby in Rye HQ- Mamaroneck Village Engine 38
Port Chester Ladder 31
Career FF Richie Roode placing the aerial ladder up to the roof
