During the summer 2022 drought that hit southeast Texas, Needham Fire Rescue (MCESD4) was toned to a brush fire reported behind a lumber yard on Interstate 45. I was driving down from Conroe and saw a large area of smoke and some flames visible. I pulled over to report it as the tones went out for that call. The hazmat situation was declared as it was confirmed to be a large brush fire in the woods between the lumber yard and the railroad tracks and a Union Pacific train with hazardous materials was stopped in the midst of the fire while the train was waiting for a signal to upgrade. On scene footage was unfortunately very challenging as it was mostly concealed in private property.
Apparatus:
Booster 62 - 2011 Ford F-450
Truck 106 - 2021 Pierce Velocity (100'/Ascendant-Mid Mount/Platform)
Tanker 61 - 2005 Sterling/Ferrara Elliptical
Battalion Chief 61 - 2019 Ford F-250XL
Engine 4 (Reserve) - 2006 Pierce Quantum
Booster 64 - 2015 Ford F-350
Booster 11-2 - 2010 Ford F-550 (4X4 DRW)
Tanker 11-3 - 2017 Ferrara Igniter
Engine 11-3 - 2010 Ferrara Igniter
Engine 61 - 2018 Ferrara Inferno
Engine 102 - 2011 Pierce Velocity
Hazmat 102 - 2004 Spartan Advantage/Ferrara (Walk-Around Rescue Body)
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7 апр 2023
