Peekskill - Large Brush Fire - 3/24/09

[DonMoose 3]

Date: March 24, 2009

Time: 14:30

Location: Depew Park (Montross Ave)

Frequency: 453.225

Units Operating: E130, Tower-Ladder 45, 2341, PPD

Weather Conditions: Cold / Dry (NWS Red Flag still in effect)

Description Of Incident: Large Brush Fire (Several Acres)

Reporter:alsfirefighter

Writer: DonMoose

14:30: 2341 on location reporting a large brush fire 'several acres' are burning. Requests one engine, and an ATV from PPD or Parks Dept to gain access to the area of the fire.

14:31: 60 Control reports PPD enroute to Depew Park

14:32: E130 responding

14:35: E130 on location

14:45: 2341 requesting additional manpower to the scene

14:52: TL-45 requested to the scene for the saws

14:57: TL-45 on location

14:58: 60 Control advises 2341 that callers are concerned about fire close to houses on Wooddale...2341 advises 'we're working on it'.

19:43: 2341 reports situation under control in the process of picking up

Edited March 24, 2009 by DonMoose