Aggressive Attack Saves House
On Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at approximately
1655, Rombout was dispatched to a garage fire on Sandi Lane, in the Town of
Fishkill. First arriving units found the attached garage fully involved. An
aggressive attack was launched, containing the fire to the garage. The house
sustained some smoke and water damage. The firefighters were commended for the
excellent stop.
Rombout was assisted on the scene by Village of
Fishkill, Glenham, Chelsea, North Highlands, and East Fishkill Fire Departments. Alamo
EMS was also on scene while the City of Beacon relocated an Engine Company to
Rombout Station 1 for coverage.
There were no injuries and the cause of the fire
is under investigation by the Town of Fishkill Police and the Dutchess County
Fire Investigation Division.
Photos by Jim Tompkins