The Hempstead Fire Department was called to assist The Roosevelt Fire Dept on June 8th 2010. Truck One Responded along with members of the Hempstead Fire Department. Chief 80 (Rugg) Arrived on scene an advised Truck One that they had a 2 1/2 sty pd with heavy fire showing and that the crew was going to work. The Officers and crew from Hempstead worked on scene for about 3 hours to bring the blaze under control.
It was deemed that the homeowner set the blaze.
Chief Rugg (80) had the Hempstead command.