Garage Fire

11 October 2004

Narrative and captions provided by Captain Jeff Silver
Photos by Matt Fletcher

On Monday 10/11, Apex Firefighters utilizing 2 Engines and 2 Ladders and a mutual aid engine company from the Cary FD responded to this working garage fire. The garage fire posed a threat to a nearby house, as well as access problems for first arriving companies. But, this proved yet again that no job is too tough for Apex's bravest. A 2 1/2" line was stretched and gated down to supply two 1 3/4" handlines. The exposure was protected and knockdown was achieved within minutes. Companies operated for about 90 minutes, while an engine was staffed at Station 1 awaiting any other emergency calls.

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Firefighters from Apex Engine 1 and Ladder 3 and Cary Engine 5 wait for water while an exposure begins to smoke
Engine 1 and Ladder 3 stretch a 2.5" hoseline that would be gated down to supply two 1.75" attack lines.

Firefighters achieve knockdown on the fire that was producing smoke that could be seen for miles.

Firefighters from Apex Engine 1 and Ladder 3 and Cary Engine 5 wait for water while an exposure begins to smoke		Engine 1 and Ladder 3 stretch a 2.5" hoseline that would be gated down to supply two 1.75" attack lines.
		Firefighters achieve knockdown on the fire that was producing smoke that could be seen for miles.