Tactical Water Tenders freeze up as Fire destroys vacant Hillside home
A vacant Hillside home was destroyed early Saturday in a fire that is under investigation.
With temperatures dropping to minus 30, crews had to battle the cold as well as the flames, said Tom Preston, an Anchorage Fire Department battalion chief.
The first 911 calls came in around midnight, and the fire was largely under control by around 2:30 a.m., when some of the crews from other parts of town were sent back to their home stations, he said. But firefighters were still doing cleanup work after 6 a.m.
Fire destroys vacant Hillside home
The area off Birch and O'Malley roads has no fire hydrants. Two of the three tender trucks, or tankers, that hauled water to the home at 5623 Dalzell Circle froze up, Preston said. He wasn't at the fire, but read the reports.
Firefighters had to work in shifts because of the extreme cold, Preston said. The Red Cross brought food. A neighbor brought doughnuts.
Officials said it's too early to say if the fire is suspicious. Anchorage online property records list the owner of the Dalzell Circle home as Josefina Isla, but investigators weren't able to immediately determine whether the ownership status has changed.
Anyone with information can call fire investigators at 267-4900
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Arizona: Fire Department Water Tenders
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Arizona Fire Department Apparatus
Wittmann Fire Department - Water Tender
Down the road from Wickenburg is the town of Wittmann. This GMC Water Tender is on their roster.
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Arizona Fire Department Apparatus
Wittmann Fire Department - Water TenderDown the road from Wickenburg is the town of Wittmann. This GMC Water Tender is on their roster.
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Dolan Springs/ Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District -Water Tender
The Dolan Springs/ Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District just placed into service this 2008 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 1500/3500/60 Foam Water Tender
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The Dolan Springs/ Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District just placed into service this 2008 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 1500/3500/60 Foam Water Tender
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Meadview Water TenderMeadview also runs this 3500gwt Water Tender mounted on a Freightliner Chassis
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
Water Tenders assist firefight
Gridley duck lodge destroyed by fire
GRIDLEY — The main building at a family-owned ranch west of Gridley, used primarily for duck hunting, was destroyed by fire Wednesday.
Owner Louis Ratto said the building, a former duck hunting lodge built in the 1920s, was a two-story, wood-framed structure of about 5,500 square feet.
It was reportedly empty when a caretaker for the property called in the fire at 11:46 a.m.
Three engine companies from the Gridley Fire Department and Cal Fire-Butte County stations in Oroville battled the flames for more than an hour.
Battalion Chief Russ Fowler said it took about 15 minutes for the first engine company to reach the remote location, off West Liberty Road on the northern edge of the Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area.
Fowler said the building was engulfed when the first engine arrived. "The roof had already collapsed, and the walls caved in soon after that," he said.
Fowler said a northwest wind blowing at up to 15 mph helped fan flames, and blew around embers that threatened as many as 10 other smaller structures on the property.
Three outbuildings partially burned, but firefighters were able to keep damage to a minimum. One, just feet from the old lodge, caught fire from radiated heat. Fire in the two others was caused by flying embers, Fowler said.
Fire inspector Todd Price said Ratto was relieved that firefighters also saved a large barn containing several four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Wednesday afternoon, Price said he had placed the loss to the structures at $300,000. "The lodge was fully furnished, and contained a lot of mementos you really can't put a price on," he said.
The structure was a second home for the Rattos, who live most of the year in Sonoma County.
The cause of the blaze remained under investigation Wednesday night. Price said he had ruled out any intentional cause and was concentrating on wiring and heaters in the building.
Fowler said the building appeared to be supplied by natural gas, but several propane tanks were also found inside.
With no fire hydrants on the property, Fowler said crews were initially forced to pump water out of an irrigation canal to supply fire hoses. He said three water tenders, two of them from volunteer companies, later arrived.
Power lines that had fallen away from the building, and may have been energized, posed an extra challenge for fire crews, Fowler said.
No one was hurt, and a home occupied by a caretaker for the property was untouched.
A family staying overnight in a cabin on the property was driven out by heavy smoke. Black plumes of smoke could be seen from as far away as Chico and Yuba City.
Ratto said the property, which he and his father, Jim Ratto, bought about six years ago, is insured.
Source: ArticleWednesday, December 12, 2007
Fire that destroyed million dollar Lutz mansion caused by barbeque grill
Last Update: 12/11 1:23 pm
LUTZ -- A two-alarm fire destroyed a mansion in Lutz Monday night. The blaze began while the owner was cooking on a barbeque grill. He said he became distracted by a phone call and left the built-in grill unattended in a covered patio.
The 7,500 square foot home on Lake Charles Circle is a total loss.
Investigators say there were no hydrants near the house, so they were forced to use water tenders to fight the flames. By the time the tenders arrived, the house was fully engulfed.
Firefighters are let the flames burn out since there was nothing salvageable inside the home.
No one was hurt.
LUTZ -- A two-alarm fire destroyed a mansion in Lutz Monday night. The blaze began while the owner was cooking on a barbeque grill. He said he became distracted by a phone call and left the built-in grill unattended in a covered patio.
The 7,500 square foot home on Lake Charles Circle is a total loss.
Investigators say there were no hydrants near the house, so they were forced to use water tenders to fight the flames. By the time the tenders arrived, the house was fully engulfed.
Firefighters are let the flames burn out since there was nothing salvageable inside the home.
No one was hurt.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Early Morning Fire Destroys Rawhide Rd. Residenc
MyMotherLode.com - Local News:
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 05:00 AM
Bill Johnson
MML News Director
Sonora, CA -- Fire completely destroyed a single family residence at 19639 Rawhide Rd. during the two o'clock hour this morning.
The residents, a father, mother and a two year old son, escaped with no injuries.
Tuolumne County Fire Marshall Kary Hubbard reports the older home, which has been in the family for a number of years, had two bedrooms and one bath. Damage to the structure has been estimated at $200,000 with $50,000 damage to the contents.
Six engines and three water tenders from CAL FIRE and the Tuolumne County Fire Department responded to the blaze along with a chief from the Columbia Fire District.
Cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Assistance was also provided by P.G.& E. and the Sacramento-Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross."
Early Morning Fire Destroys Rawhide Rd. Residence
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 05:00 AM
Bill Johnson
MML News Director
Sonora, CA -- Fire completely destroyed a single family residence at 19639 Rawhide Rd. during the two o'clock hour this morning.
The residents, a father, mother and a two year old son, escaped with no injuries.
Tuolumne County Fire Marshall Kary Hubbard reports the older home, which has been in the family for a number of years, had two bedrooms and one bath. Damage to the structure has been estimated at $200,000 with $50,000 damage to the contents.
Six engines and three water tenders from CAL FIRE and the Tuolumne County Fire Department responded to the blaze along with a chief from the Columbia Fire District.
Cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Assistance was also provided by P.G.& E. and the Sacramento-Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross."
Monday, January 22, 2007
Fire in Taj banquet hall water tenders save building
Fire in Taj banquet hall
Short-circuit suspected; firemen take 30 mins to control blaze; lobby, kitchen damaged
Express News Service
Chandigarh, January 21:
Fire broke out in the banquet hall of Taj GVK this evening, creating panic in the area. Though there was no casualty, a portion of the five-star hotel’s lobby, kitchen and banquet hall suffered damage. The exact cause of the fire could not be ascertained till late night, but according to fire officials it seemed to be the result of a short-circuit in the banquet hall.
The fire, which started around 3.55 pm, was brought under control in about 25-30 minutes, but the fire-fighters had a tough time detecting the source of thick smoke, which had engulfed the hotel lobby on the ground floor and even upper floors. As many as 43 rooms of the hotel were occupied at that time. All the guests and other visitors were evacuated immediately.
While a few guests were transferred to Hotel Mountview, others refused to leave without their belongings. They were seen hanging around as the fire-fighting operations were in progress.
“Because of the structure of the hotel building, there was no exit for the smoke. We had to break the lobby glasses. After conducting a thorough check, we restored electricity at about 7 pm, after which the hotel staff started cleaning operations,” said one of the fire officers.
Besides four water tenders, a Bronto skylift, water-boozer, exhauster and other fire-fighting equipment were used in the operation carried out by around 35-40 fire-fighters. Ishwar Dass, the leading fireman, fell unconscious because of the thick smoke. He was admitted to General Hospital, Sector 16, where he was given medical treatment.
In-house fire-fighting system ‘Inadequate’
z The fire has raised questions on the in-house fire fighting capabilities of the hotel. The guests said they didn’t hear any fire alarm when the fire broke out. “The hose reel and hydrants inside the hotel didn’t function also didn’t function,” said Fire Officer JS Kang. When asked whether the NOC of the hotel will be suspended because of this “inadequacy”, Fire Officer cum Joint Commissioner H.S. Khandola, said: “It will be too harsh to suspend the NOC of the hotel because of this incident. Now that everything is in control, we don’t think that the suspension is required.” Guests ‘harassed’
A number of guests who were asked to evacuate were seen worried about their luggage and other belongings left inside. Jake, a tourist from Chicago, complained that no fire alarm was used. “I was working on my laptop when someone knocked at my door and informed me about the fire.” Another guest had a worse experience. “When I got a call on my mobile that there is fire on the ground floor, I rushed downstairs, but got lost as the exit signs were not clearly marked. The hotel staff were more confused.” Taj GVK general manager Anil Malhotra said they didn’t use the fire alarm “because they didn’t want to create a panic”. “It was just smoke and there were no flames. We are trying to find out the cause of fire. Except a few glasses that were broken to give a way out to the smoke, nothing else got damaged or burnt. The banquet hall, it seems, won’t be functional for some time. Our hotel’s coffee shop, all restaurants and bar have started functioning as usual,” he said.
Short-circuit suspected; firemen take 30 mins to control blaze; lobby, kitchen damaged
Express News Service
Chandigarh, January 21:
Fire broke out in the banquet hall of Taj GVK this evening, creating panic in the area. Though there was no casualty, a portion of the five-star hotel’s lobby, kitchen and banquet hall suffered damage. The exact cause of the fire could not be ascertained till late night, but according to fire officials it seemed to be the result of a short-circuit in the banquet hall.
The fire, which started around 3.55 pm, was brought under control in about 25-30 minutes, but the fire-fighters had a tough time detecting the source of thick smoke, which had engulfed the hotel lobby on the ground floor and even upper floors. As many as 43 rooms of the hotel were occupied at that time. All the guests and other visitors were evacuated immediately.
While a few guests were transferred to Hotel Mountview, others refused to leave without their belongings. They were seen hanging around as the fire-fighting operations were in progress.
“Because of the structure of the hotel building, there was no exit for the smoke. We had to break the lobby glasses. After conducting a thorough check, we restored electricity at about 7 pm, after which the hotel staff started cleaning operations,” said one of the fire officers.
Besides four water tenders, a Bronto skylift, water-boozer, exhauster and other fire-fighting equipment were used in the operation carried out by around 35-40 fire-fighters. Ishwar Dass, the leading fireman, fell unconscious because of the thick smoke. He was admitted to General Hospital, Sector 16, where he was given medical treatment.
In-house fire-fighting system ‘Inadequate’
z The fire has raised questions on the in-house fire fighting capabilities of the hotel. The guests said they didn’t hear any fire alarm when the fire broke out. “The hose reel and hydrants inside the hotel didn’t function also didn’t function,” said Fire Officer JS Kang. When asked whether the NOC of the hotel will be suspended because of this “inadequacy”, Fire Officer cum Joint Commissioner H.S. Khandola, said: “It will be too harsh to suspend the NOC of the hotel because of this incident. Now that everything is in control, we don’t think that the suspension is required.” Guests ‘harassed’
A number of guests who were asked to evacuate were seen worried about their luggage and other belongings left inside. Jake, a tourist from Chicago, complained that no fire alarm was used. “I was working on my laptop when someone knocked at my door and informed me about the fire.” Another guest had a worse experience. “When I got a call on my mobile that there is fire on the ground floor, I rushed downstairs, but got lost as the exit signs were not clearly marked. The hotel staff were more confused.” Taj GVK general manager Anil Malhotra said they didn’t use the fire alarm “because they didn’t want to create a panic”. “It was just smoke and there were no flames. We are trying to find out the cause of fire. Except a few glasses that were broken to give a way out to the smoke, nothing else got damaged or burnt. The banquet hall, it seems, won’t be functional for some time. Our hotel’s coffee shop, all restaurants and bar have started functioning as usual,” he said.
Water tender - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Water tender
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A water tender is a specialized firefighting apparatus designed for the sole purpose of transporting water from a water source to a fire scene. Water tenders are capable of drafting water from a stream, lake or hydrant.
This class of apparatus does necessarily not have enough pumping capacity to power large hose lines (like a fire engine), though it utilizes a smaller pump to draft from bodies of water. Water tenders are used when there is not a working fire hydrant within reach of other fire equipment, or a water tender gives a possibility to supply the engine(s) with a very rapid connection. Most water tenders are designed to carry loads of 1000 gallons (approx. 3800 litres) or more. Some may carry upwards of 5000 gallons (more than 20 000 litres) of water - with a trailer even more.
Typically water tenders support engines and/or trucks like aerials in fires. Water tenders can be used also in chemical accidents, to clean highways after collisions, or pump water in floods. Some water tenders carry fire fighting equipment and crew resembling more an engine. These water tenders are able to operate relatively independently. As the most ultimate solutions some water tenders really combine a fire engine and water tender. This kind of unit may have seats for up to 6 firefighters, a water tank of more than 3000 gallons (approx. 11 000 litres), and basic equipment for fire fighting and rescue. This kind of solutions are comprehended e.g. in rural areas, where a fire engine (with rescue equipment) and water tender are supported by a combined engine/water tender unit in overlapping fires or accidents.
Very light water tenders are sometimes used in forest fires. For example, a small thank of 265 gallons (1000 litres) is carried by a cross-country vehicle to extinguish smouldering stubs on rough terrain. Some water tenders may carry various kind of hoses utilized in forest, building, or industrial fires. Some tenders carry also foaming agents, and extinguishing powders or gases. Sometimes these materials are carried in very specialized, separate units like hose trucks and powder trucks etc. Specialized Airport Crash Tenders are used at airports to carry larger amounts of water and foaming agents
Water Tender from NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire Terminology
1. Any ground vehicle capable of transporting specified quantities of water.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A water tender is a specialized firefighting apparatus designed for the sole purpose of transporting water from a water source to a fire scene. Water tenders are capable of drafting water from a stream, lake or hydrant.
This class of apparatus does necessarily not have enough pumping capacity to power large hose lines (like a fire engine), though it utilizes a smaller pump to draft from bodies of water. Water tenders are used when there is not a working fire hydrant within reach of other fire equipment, or a water tender gives a possibility to supply the engine(s) with a very rapid connection. Most water tenders are designed to carry loads of 1000 gallons (approx. 3800 litres) or more. Some may carry upwards of 5000 gallons (more than 20 000 litres) of water - with a trailer even more.
Typically water tenders support engines and/or trucks like aerials in fires. Water tenders can be used also in chemical accidents, to clean highways after collisions, or pump water in floods. Some water tenders carry fire fighting equipment and crew resembling more an engine. These water tenders are able to operate relatively independently. As the most ultimate solutions some water tenders really combine a fire engine and water tender. This kind of unit may have seats for up to 6 firefighters, a water tank of more than 3000 gallons (approx. 11 000 litres), and basic equipment for fire fighting and rescue. This kind of solutions are comprehended e.g. in rural areas, where a fire engine (with rescue equipment) and water tender are supported by a combined engine/water tender unit in overlapping fires or accidents.
Very light water tenders are sometimes used in forest fires. For example, a small thank of 265 gallons (1000 litres) is carried by a cross-country vehicle to extinguish smouldering stubs on rough terrain. Some water tenders may carry various kind of hoses utilized in forest, building, or industrial fires. Some tenders carry also foaming agents, and extinguishing powders or gases. Sometimes these materials are carried in very specialized, separate units like hose trucks and powder trucks etc. Specialized Airport Crash Tenders are used at airports to carry larger amounts of water and foaming agents
Water Tender from NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire Terminology
1. Any ground vehicle capable of transporting specified quantities of water.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Oh Shit incident - Canyon Fire - Del puerto Canyon
Photo By R. O'Connor CCAnother Del Puerto Canyon "Oh Shit Incident" picture this was not a retreat it was a fast tactical re-adjustment due to prevailing conditions.
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Cal Hydro water tender 2004 San Antone fire
First of many photo's of Water Trucks, Water Tenders, Fire Equipment, Fires
Photo by Robert O'Connor
Water Tender Cal Hydro at San Antone Incident
This is a brand spanking new blog about Water Trucks and Water tenders
Water Trucks, Water Tankers or Water Tenders are they the same thing?
Out here in the west they all would be a different vehicle or piece of equipment on a fire. The following are my first definitions.What is a Water Truck? - A Water Truck is any highway truck with a tank and water pumps for delivering a bulk supply of potable or non potable water. 2000 to 4000 gallons water tank ,possibly with spray heads and hose reels.
What is a Water Tanker? -Is a water / fire retardant dropping Aircraft out here on a wildland fire.
On the highway a Water Tanker is truck or semi truck with a large potable water tank or tanks. 4000 to 12,000 gallon capacity possibly with spray heads and hose reels.
What is a Water Tender? -A Water Tender is a water truck with water pumps, fire hose, special equipment, operator training, PPE, communications , for supplying water to on line fire equipment at wild land fire, and rural structure fire scene's. Out here in the west 2000 to 5000 gallons of water, drafting ability, spray heads and hose reels, road spray bars, off load dumping, possibly foam/class A or other special equipment.
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