MAJOR EMERGENCY CABINET SHOP
Truck 102 works through traffic enroute to the incident. Photo by Mike MeadowsBattalion 14 companies TF 60, TF 89 and LF 102 found a large (150' X 100') metal clad commercial building housing a Cabinet Shop well involved on arrival. Initial attack lines consisted of 2 1/2" hand lines with large tips for better penetration on the deep seeded fire.
Engine 302 sets up to supply handlines and master streams. Photo by Mike Meadows
Firefighters took every effort to confine the fire to the building of origin. One of the obstacles that first responders faced at this incident was the safety hazard presented by charged overhead electrical lines falling over hoselines. There were no serious injuries to Department members at this incident.
Members used 2 1/2" hand lines for initial attack. Photo by Mike Meadows
With the cause of the fire still under investigation initial loss has been estimated at 2.7 million dollars. Many companies who would have normally been assigned to this incident were not available at the time of dispatch due to their committment at a nearby Brush Fire.
Members of 102s and 27s prepare to attack the fire. Photo by Mike Meadows
Master Streams were eventually needed for Knockdown. Photo by Mike Meadows
Job well done!
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