Rockland Fire & EMS was notified of the alarm and responded with the Tower 3, Squad 3, and Rescue 3. Upon arrival the duty officer (A/C Mazzeo received a report of an active fire within the building. A first alarm was struck to bring more firefighters and equipment to the scene. Upon entry into the building a second alarm was struck due to the heavy smoke conditions firefighters were faced with. It was determined that fire had extended beyond the reach of the sprinkler system and flame impingement to the roof was occurring. Companies gained access to the roof with Rockland Tower 3, Camden Ladder 1, and Thomaston Ladder 3 to find fire on the roof. Third Alarm companies were called to the scene to deal with extension and overhaul of the area. The fire was contained and extinguished with no injuries to firefighters or employees. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called in to assist with the investigation which is undetermined at the time of this press release.
Any factors contributing to, or hindering the success of the operation:
1. Early notification of the fire helped minimize the damage within the building, as well as evacuate the employees safely.
2. Although the fire was able to extend past the capability of the sprinkler system, it was held at a smaller and more manageable size until crews could arrive on scene and fully extinguish the blaze.
3. The extent of the fire and the size of the building called for additional companies to aid in the extinguishment of the fire. Our mutual aid system in Knox County allows all of our firefighters to operate more safely and efficiently.
4. CMP was able to respond quickly and cut the power into the building which increased the safety within the building.
5. The Knox Regional Communications Center did an outstanding job coordinating all the incoming companies and radio traffic.
Date/Time Reported: 01/29/2018 at 7:03am
Apparatus Assigned: ( Third Alarm)
Rockland Tower 3 Rockport Engine 23
Rockland Squad 3 Rockport Engine 22
Rockland Engine 1 Camden Ladder 1 for RIT
Rockland Engine 2 Rockland Car 1
Rockland Rescue South Thomaston FD
Thomaston Fire North East Ambulance
Thomaston EMS Owls Head Fire
Update 8:53am: Command has released Camden ladder 1 and Rockport units from the scene.
Update 8:40am: Fire Marshall en-route to scene.
Update 8:32am: Fire on the roof is out, checking for extension.
Update 7:56am: Command reports fire on the roof, power being cut.
Update 7:42am: Command has requested Fire Marshal's Office be notified.
Update 7:31am: Command has ordered a 3rd-alarm.
BREAKING NEWS: Rockland, Maine - Firefighters from multiple fire departments responds to 50 Gordon Drive structure fire on Monday, January 29th, 2018 in Rockland, Maine.
Command reports fire above the sprinkler system.
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