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Received fromLake St. Louis Fire Department
This came from Lake St. Louis Fire Department, but it was
passed on to them as a training reminder. The original fire department is not
known, but there is a street by this name in Lawrence Georgia. It is a GREAT
TRAINING AID.
On Wednesday February, 13th 2008
Company 20, Company 5, Engine 25, Battalion 4, Battalion 1 and Medic 20
responded to 1051 Chase Creek Court on a reported vehicle fire with extension
into the occupied residence.
On arrival
of Engine 20 found a passenger car with fire in the engine compartment with
radiant heat extension to the residence.
Engine 20 began to place a 100’ 1.75” hand-line in-service when a small
explosion occurred.The explosion
caught the attention of Engine 20’s crew; however, the fire did not increase in
intensity and no one was injured.
Fire
was placed under control and units were released with the exception of Company
20.During overhaul a startling
discovery was made.
Engine 20, Squad 20 Overhauling Auto (Note: Radiant Heat to Vinyl Siding)
Front Driver Side Bumper Shock (Note: Notice Impact on Garage Door)
Shock Impaled In Garage Door
Captain Estes holding Shock w/ Very Painful Looking Bumper Mounts
Just a reminder to all when responding to emergencies involving passenger vehicles. Complacency KILLS! REMEMBER: We are the # 1 EXPOSURE!!!!
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