Brush Fire
 
By Ex-Chief Fred Hess
May 3, 2024
 

On Friday 4/26 the dept responded to a brush fire in the vicinity of Woodland Rd. chiefs 32 & 33 responded and upon arrival found a 100x 50 brush fire burning. Chief 32 assumed command and implemented dept standard operating guidelines for brush fire operations. Chief 33 assumed the operations and oversaw BT-9 & BT-6 in their extinguishing efforts with the members from E-3. FP-11 responded and secured the scene to prevent any incidents and A-16 & FR-80 were on standby for rehab operations. Units operated for approximately a hour and no injuries were reported.
 
Members refilling BT-6 upon completion of firefighting operations.
Members refilling BT-6 upon completion of firefighting operations.
Members from BT-9 stretching hose line and fighting brush fire.
Members from BT-9 stretching hose line and fighting brush fire.
 
E-3 providing manpower and providing water supply to brush trucks.
E-3 providing manpower and providing water supply to brush trucks.
BT-9 arriving on the scene
BT-9 arriving on the scene
 
BT-6 making entry to fire area.
BT-6 making entry to fire area.