Piermont (Rockland), NY- Boat Fire 4-14-05

[Truck4 48]

Date: 4-14-05

Time: 1245hrs

Location: Hudson River- 1/4 mile south of Tappan Zee Bridge west shore.

Description: Fully involved occupied boat fire.

Units: Piermont FD, Nyack FD, Tarrytown FD, Rockland County Sheriff

Writer: Truck4

1245hrs- Numerous calls to both sides of the river for a large column of smoke south of the TZ Bridge.

1246hrs- Civilian vessel reporting to Coast Guard a heavily involved boat on fire off Piermont.

1250hrs- Civilian reporting another vessel has removed (1) occupant from burning vessel, who states he is the only one on board.

1257hrs- Rockland County Sheriff's Marine Unit reports FD boat is on scene and has water on the fire.