Multiple Departments Keep Camden Terrace Rockland Garage Fire From Spreading

Rockland, Maine - According to Rockland Fire Department, Knox Regional Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a male party reporting a fire within a garage at 10 Camden Street Terrace.  The caller stated that the occupant of the house next door was not answering her door.

First due companies arrived within 4 minutes and Rockland Car 1 reported heavy smoke and flames showing from a garage.  The home was approximately 8 feet from the garage and flames were close to impingement on the residence. A hose line was quickly deployed and water was applied to the fire.  Approximately 1400 gallons of water was used to extinguish, overhaul, and cool hot spots.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called to help investigate the fire, along with Rockland Fire and Rockland PD.  

Any factors contributing to, or hindering the success of the operation:

1.  Quick notification to The Knox County Regional Communications Center helped prevent the spread of fire to the house.

2.  A quick response by Rockland Fire & EMS and our mutual aid partners from Camden and Rockport.

3.  Staffed fire stations save time, which saves lives and property.  Our first due companies were arriving on scene, from across the City, in under 5 minutes from being notified.  They had water on the fire in less than 8 minutes.

Date/Time Reported:  05/30/19 with a time reported of 6:19 PM

Address of Incident:  10 Camden Street Terrace  

First Unit/Arrival Time: Rockland Car 1 at 06:23

Apparatus Assigned:  Rockland Tower 3, Rockland Squad 3, Rockland Engine 1, Rockland Rescue 2, Rockland Car 1, Rockport Fire, and Camden Fire

Number of Personnel:  26 Personnel

Cause is under investigation.

*Photo Credit to Alan Athearn, Rockland Fire & EMS Photographer.