2. 2009

Nov 14th Structure Fire

A quick and large turnout by Central resulting in the saving of a good portion of a home.
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Lieutenant Tara Mellon (right) and another firefighter work hard and fast to get the fire under control.
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Lieutenant Tara Mellon (right) and another firefighter work hard and fast to get the fire under control.

CMSFDTara MellonFirefightingAlaska2009Matanuska Susitna Valley

  • Nate Bair mentally prepares for the chaos of the first few minutes of firefighting as Tanker 611 nears the location.
  • Crews scramble to get water on the fire as several apparatus arrive on location simultaneously.
  • Firefighters Richard Harrop and Jess Young prepare a second hoseline to advance downstairs as crews upstairs attack the seat of the fire.
  • Fire glows through a smoky window.
  • Lieutenant Tara Mellon (right) and another firefighter work hard and fast to get the fire under control.
  • Jeff Pritchett heads onto the roof to prepare for vertical ventilation.
  • A fire scene is a flurry of intense action from the time of arrival until the fir is knocked down.
  • Small tongues of flame remain on the eaves of the roof as crews get the fire on the interior knocked down.
  • Chad Staats and Kirk Gibbs work in a light smoke to complete vertical ventilation.
  • Chad Staats and Kirk Gibbs work in a light smoke to complete vertical ventilation.
  • Chad Staats and Kirk Gibbs work in a light smoke to complete vertical ventilation.
  • Chad Staats and Kirk Gibbs work in a light smoke to complete vertical ventilation.
  • Steam and smoke rise straight into a clear sky as the sun goes down over the Valley.
  • Mark Easter cools down after spending time attacking the fire.
  • Kirk Gibbs and Chad Staats clean up before descending from the roof.
  • Tools of the trade lean at a staging area, ready to go into use.
  • The fire is mostly knocked down, with only a bit of heat left to chase down and uncover.
  • Crews cool down the exterior as daylight fades.
  • Lights are plugged in to provide some illumination as evening goes on.
  • Crews inside and out cooperate to get the last of the heat cooled down.
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