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Yeah that is true with the water. I did forget that point, you can see the other line in use through the front windows, which also pushed the fire into us. We did regroup and got another shot at it and extinguisher it, the photo may be after we got after it the second time, it all happened in a short period of time. I am a big fan of the Class A foam as well as CAFS. Our engine is equipped with a 20 gallon Class A foam cell but for some reason they stopped using it, I rejoined in early 2007 and have started getting the guys and gals back into using the foam again. Yeah it is not CAFS but just like with any other tool if you train enough with it it becomes second nature and used more often.

Tom that was exactly the case, we made entry through the back of the double wide through an enclosed porch and through the rear door and went left, we were in the kitchen making our way to the main body of fire which was in the living room when the front windows and door were taken. The kitchen actually was open on both sides (there was a full height island/wall that opened also to the right into the hallway around the other side to the living room) which we were not aware of so when the areas were vented the fire came around the island and right on top of us and went out the door that we made entry through. You can see the body of fire on the right side of the unit you also can see Chief Sartori who ran around back to see if we were out, it did not take us long to bail but it was one scary few moments for sure. You can see our line stretched to the right and rear. Dan I hope that explained it better, sorry for the confusion.

Dan I did not explain that well, when I get back I'll give the lowdown, gotta go to Beacon.

I have been to way to many trailer fires to count, just see the photos on our company website. I was at a mutual aide incident a few years back on the line inside on an aggressive attack with old salty dog himself JHK brother Mirande and we made great advancement into the fire room when someone on the exterior decided to take all the windows in the room. As one would imagine the place lit up and we bailed and suffered some minor burns, wasn't a pleasent experience to say the least. The construction especially in the older units are not favorable to firefighters, it is lightweight construction at it's best, I have seen as little as 1" x2" trusses for the bow string roofs and in the same dimensions in the wall assemblies. Surely nothing that withstands much fire conditions. Here are a few shots of a few trailer fires. This is the one I mentioned above when we were inside; Other fires showing the construction:

x134 wasn't saying that the ring was a hazard, it made him think of another obvious reason for wearing ALL your equipment. And thanks Capt. Benz for the real world graphic picture of what can happen, hope for a speady recovery for your firefighter.

Check out our website, should be easy to find the blue answer there. Thanks Dan for the love!

Signed; a great idea.

Welcome Wally on your first post here and thanks for the pictures today.

That would be Wassaic Deputy Chief Bergfels

Josh, it is nice seeing Chris, he will be at the Wassaic training on Sunday, come on down.

yeah for some reason he always seems to make it in my photos, it is a nice shot though I must say.

Exactly what 36-2 and myself said, only got 13 in the driveway to the house, no room for anything else and yeah nice new avatar by the way.

a few more shots from hilltophunter. 31-C1 69-2 The remains Sharon Ladder Tower

Exactly Dan, he is truly an old dog that Mirande character!

I knew that was coming when I seen that you posted, thanks man!

Anytime Joe, as I stated great job by all.

x129k with a hook JHK Brothers: Ryan Sartori, John Busa, Dan Shultz, Tony Mirande x129k and myself (notice I have my waist strap secured)

CC-16 Bob Sartori and 36-2 converse with the NYSP, I spy 54-1 in plain clothes. Nozzle man Tony Mirande, again great job Tony! The JHK Brothers taking a break. JHK Life member Dennis Jordan JHK Firefighter Victor Eimicke ready for his assignment

Here are some pictures after fire knockdown and overhaul is underway.

A few older photos found at the Amenia historical society. Fire at main street next to the old post office. gotta love those old Scott packs Old Route 22 @ the Steelworks others not sure of the locations In Amenia I believe on West Main Street The meyers camp on rattlesnake mountain St. Thomas Church Benton Road off of Sinpatch Road South Amenia Road

Thanks Andy, someone else said they thought it was West main also. I never knew of the St. Thomas church fire until a few years ago.

I arrived on scene shortly after the initial fire attack took place, another fine quick knockdown by the JHK brothers under the command of 36-2 (our very own JHK3605). Heavy fire upon arrival. I packed up so the pictures I got are after I helped with extinguishing hot shots and overhaul. I am waiting for permission from JHK3605 to post them up.

Um you lips are showing and no gloves, hey is your laptop using a GFCI outlet, it is pretty close to that fish tank.

look alittle closer the front set are behind the jack, they are there!

The 2 day mountain fire in Wassaic, several depts from Dutchess, Columbia and Litchfield CT. operated.