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Wassaic Large Grass fire with Barn Exposure: 3/15/09

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When Command arrived on scene all equipped was requested to the scene as there was a large grass fire with a barn as an exposure. A quick response and apparatus placement quickly knocked the fire down before reaching the barn. Thanks to the Amenia firefighters that responded to assist. Photos by Dan Killmer after knockdown.

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Crews extinguishing the original pile that was being burned that got out of control.

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Explorer Randy Killmer assists Asst. Chief Christiansen with refilling Tanker 69-31

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nice photos Mark thanks for sharing and nice job

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Sorry for the duplicate pics, I tried editing them and then they got out of order

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You guys almost had one that looks just like your avatar, Mark!

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You guys almost had one that looks just like your avatar, Mark!

Yes indeed Jack, the guys made a quick attack and the brothers from Amenia responded and assisted without being requested (Thanks), it was just about out, with exception of the original pile when I arrived with the last Engine.

Hopefully this is not an indication of the brush fire season, we have already had two, with only one last year, although that one was a BIG two day event.

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Nice stop! Grass fires are a routine thing around here, and every department has a "grass truck". Easy to put out, but they move really, really fast- especially with wind.

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Good work, do you have a brush rig??

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Good work, do you have a brush rig??

Here she is, 1979 Pierce/Chevy; 300 GPM pump and 300 gallon booster tank, we are opening bids tonight for her replacement.

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click on the link to our website in my signature for check out our other apparatus.

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Hoping to add something like this, well of course in blue.

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Haha of course, i love the blue...

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Yes indeed Jack, the guys made a quick attack and the brothers from Amenia responded and assisted without being requested (Thanks), it was just about out, with exception of the original pile when I arrived with the last Engine.

Hopefully this is not an indication of the brush fire season, we have already had two, with only one last year, although that one was a BIG two day event.

Seems like its gonna be a busy brush fire season, hope not to duplicate your fire last year

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