November 19, 2005 - Rockville Firefighters were kept busy with a working fire in Company 31's area. At 4:29 pm, Engine 311, Engine 33, Truck 31, Medic 319, and other Montgomery County Fire & Rescue units responded to Melmark Court, box area 31-32, for a house fire.
Company 31 arrived on the scene with heavy fire in an attached garage on sides "A" and "B", extending rapidly through the attic, and eventually out the gable on side "D."
The safety and task force assignments were added, bringing additional MCFRS units, including Rockville Engine 331, Truck 3, Hose Tender 3, and Ambulance 38.
Engine 311 made an aggressive knock on the fire in the garage and attic, while Engine 33 pulled a backup line to the second floor to assist, and Truck 31 hooked to open up the house.
Total damage to the structure was estimated at $275,000.
Chief 3-1 and Chief 3-3 were also on the scene.
