Firefighters
Battle Three Summer Fires


At 07/16/10 2249 hours, 911
dispatched Point Pleasant FD with mutual aid from Ridge-Culver and St.
Paul Blvd Fire Departments for a report of a house on fire on Peart Ave. Initial
report was of an attic fire, and occupants were getting out.
Command went on location with flames from the roof, confirmed a working fire, and requested Sea Breeze
Fire Department as the FAST
team. Engine 115 established water and quickly put two hand lines
into action inside the house, and a 2-1/2 inch master stream on standby
for an exterior attack. The cause is being investigated by the
Monroe County Fire Bureau, and is being traced to the electrical wiring
in the 2nd floor and an air conditioner unit. Here's a news
article: R
News

At 07/04/10 shortly after
9:30pm, the 911 center was notified for a report of a structure on fire
on Lake Breeze Park. Point Pleasant fire units responded from the
Town of Irondequoit festival grounds, as well as both stations.
The call came in shortly after the beginning of the Fireworks
Show. Command declared a working fire in an unattached garage with
a 2nd garage in jeopardy of starting. Chief Thomas Albert stated
that both garages were not a total loss. The Ridge-Culver and St.
Paul Blvd Fire Departments both assisted
at the scene. Irondequoit Police and Monroe County Fire Bureau
investigated, and determined the cause to be fireworks. Neighbors had
heard and observed firework activity in the area just before the
incident.


At
06/05/10 0235 hours, Point Pleasant FD firefighters responded for
report of a house
fire on Aragon Avenue. Chief Thomas Albert arrived and declared a
working fire with a female on the porch roof. First arriving crews
rescued the female and then began a fire attack. All Point
Pleasant fire equipment responded, as well as an engine from
Ridge-Culver FD for manpower, and an engine from St. Paul Blvd FD to
standby as the FAST team.
Point Pleasant Ambulance evaluated and transported two victims from the
fire to the hospital.