Lieutenants discussing there strategy for attacking the vehicle fire or possibly what they did last night.
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Vehicle Fire Drill 5/15/2016
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Moving in and extinguishing the fire in the motor compartment
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Advancing the line
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Due to the many dangers found in todays vehicles, the safest approach is at a 45 degree angle from the front of the vehicle
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Fully involved vehicle fire
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Methodical attack with an 1 3/4 hose line
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Close the line and check to see if its out
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Our lieutenants wear yellow helmets. As seen here directing the attack line
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Proper protective clothing and breathing apparatus are important due to all the toxic chemicals that can be found in the smoke
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Making sure the vehicle is ready to be set a blaze
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Getting the handlines and water supply lines in place
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