fhtfire
1167 posts
Nov 05, 2007
11:22 PM
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Hey all,
I just got back from the Fires in Los Angeles area. Our Fire Engine was there for 15 days...and I was there for half the time...I took a crew to relieve the original crew.I just got back last night at 11pm...10hr drive..YUK!!
I have enclosed some photos from the fires. I have more and will try and post them. We were stayed in Anahiem CA. when we were on our off time and we were staged at Prado CDF station in Chino CA....from there we got our assignments. Our Engine was at the "Witch" fire, "BuckWeed" Fire and the "Santiago" fire. Anyway...we all came home safe.
We were in a strike team...that consists of 5 fire Type 1 fire Engines, with 4 firefighters per Engine and one Chiefs unit with two strike team leaders and a Water Tender with two firefighters. The 5 Engines are from the Governors office. They have fire Engine placed throught the state and the Department were they are housed...man them when they are called...Our Engines were form UC Davis, El Darado County, South Placer, Woodbridge and Grass Valley...we also had a Water Tender from Contra Costa County.
Here is one of my Firefighters
Us by the Helitack Helicopter based at Prodo Staging (Chino CA)..I am in the beanie.
Our Strike team at the Hotel so we could rest..Our Engine is on the Left...OES 251
Our Engine with the rest of our strike team in Staging..waiting for an assignment..I am on the Left with some of my crew
Coming down the Grapevine on Interstate 5 on our way home...
rock and ROLL
Paul
Last Edited by on Nov 05, 2007 11:22 PM
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W@yne
732 posts
Nov 05, 2007
11:28 PM
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Thanks for the pictures Paul you did a great job putting out them fires in California our news covered the story daily.
Here in the UK 4 firemen lost their lives a couple of days ago putting a fire out in a factory its a hard job your doing there.
Well done.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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Electric-man
804 posts
Nov 06, 2007
12:22 AM
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Good job Paul and crew! I knew you were out there somewhere! Glad everyone is safe!
My favorite uncle was a fireman at Tulsa (second biggest city in Okla.)! I could set and listen to his stories all day!He had plenty of them!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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Double R
158 posts
Nov 06, 2007
4:11 AM
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Paul,
Good job out there in California and I'm glad your crew all got home safe.
Robby
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gotspin7
366 posts
Nov 06, 2007
4:37 AM
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Paul, I am glad you guys are back safe and again thank all you guys! for what you do!
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Missouri-Flyer
890 posts
Nov 06, 2007
5:11 AM
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Nice pics Paul.
That 1st pic is a cool site to see. Just the glow in the backdrop show the intense heat that your exposed to. That "Witch" blaze sound like a bitch listening to the news reports... Glad ya got back in 1 piece.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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CSRA
386 posts
Nov 06, 2007
7:13 AM
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Good job guys thank you
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Skylineloft
317 posts
Nov 06, 2007
7:32 AM
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Paul,
Thanks for your help.
Ray
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fhtfire
1169 posts
Nov 06, 2007
12:02 PM
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Jerry.
That is why we are skinny...we run our A^&es off when it gets that hot...LOL...when it gets to hot...I would pass up Carl Lewis in a sprint...in full gear...LOL
rock and ROLL
Paul
Thanks guys....we were treated like gold in L.A. area...no matter where we went....
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spinner jim
187 posts
Nov 06, 2007
2:07 PM
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Wonderful job paul,in very difficult conditions,glad it all got under control,jim uk.
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cardo2s
9 posts
Nov 06, 2007
5:17 PM
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Hey Brother,you guys/gals from up north and out of state saved our butts down here in So Cal.I too was on the fireline for several days started out in Malibu ended up on the mountain in Running Springs. Thank god for the weather change.Next time you guys are down this way stop by my Fire Station #2 off the 5 FWY at Cesar Chavez Blvd just over the river from downtown L.A.
Last Edited by on Nov 06, 2007 5:20 PM
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Missouri-Flyer
892 posts
Nov 07, 2007
6:12 AM
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LMAO Paul,
I have been to many structure fires that have been intense trying to save this or that from burning, but I know my limitations!.. When I feel the heat hot enough to make me sweat, I run the other direction..LOL..Now, if it's a guy with a gun,knife,etc. I run in his direction!...WITH DOG IN FRONT!...Nice work Paul.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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Santandercol
1606 posts
Nov 07, 2007
6:20 AM
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Right on Paul,
You guys are some of the country's best!!
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Kelly
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J_Star
1251 posts
Nov 07, 2007
11:31 AM
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Paul, I command you and your staff for a job well done. You guys are the best.
Jay
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