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SJS Engine 1

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:25 -0700

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A fire in a San Jose recycling facility went to three alarms, May 2, 2013. The fire got into large bales of cardboard and other recycling material, and presented fire fighters with several challenges. After about 6 hours the fire was under control, although fire crews remained on scene overnight pulling apart bales of cardboard to extinguish all the smoldering debris.

Engine 1 was the recipent of one of San Jose's brand new Hi-Tech built pumpers. It's a 2011 built Type 1 Pumper on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. That went into service during the summer of 2012.

To see the full set from this incident check out YourFireDepartment.org - Alma IC

San Jose Recycling Plant Fire goes to three alarms

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:54 -0700

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SJS Foam Unit 29 and Engine 29

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:42 -0700

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A fire in a San Jose recycling facility went to three alarms, May 2, 2013. The fire got into large bales of cardboard and other recycling material, and presented fire fighters with several challenges. After about 6 hours the fire was under control, although fire crews remained on scene overnight pulling apart bales of cardboard to extinguish all the smoldering debris.

Here we see Foam Unit 29 in operation. FU29 works with regular fire engine, here it is setup with Engine 29. Visible in this sequence of shots is the maze of hose line used to feed between the Foam Unit and the Engine, and the feeds out to the Ladder truck and a 2.5" hose line in use on the other side of the complex. Most people would just call this "Spaghetti". Engine 29 is a 1998 Hi-Tech built pumper, Foam Unit 29 is built on a Ford F700 chassis.

To see the full set from this incident check out YourFireDepartment.org - Alma IC

San Jose Recycling Plant Fire goes to three alarms

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:33 -0700

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San Jose Recycling Plant Fire goes to three alarms

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:55:13 -0700

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San Jose Recycling Plant Fire goes to three alarms

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:49 -0700

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SJS Squad 18

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:55:23 -0700

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SJS Engine 29

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:55:35 -0700

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San Jose Recycling Plant Fire goes to three alarms

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:03 -0700

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San Jose Recycling Plant Fire goes to three alarms

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:20 -0700

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SJS Engine 26

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:24 -0700

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SJS Engine 3

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:27:50 -0700

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San Jose Recycling Plant Fire goes to three alarms

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:27:45 -0700

YFD posted a photo:

A fire in a San Jose recycling facility went to three alarms, May 2, 2013. The fire got into large bales of cardboard and other recycling material, and presented fire fighters with several challenges. After about 6 hours the fire was under control, although fire crews remained on scene overnight pulling apart bales of cardboard to extinguish all the smoldering debris.

County EMS Paramedics and EMTs provide medical monitoring of firefighters in Rehab, while the Fire Associates Fire Support Unit provideds water, gatorade and lemonade for rehydration.

To see the full set from this incident check out YourFireDepartment.org - Alma IC

San Jose Recycling Plant Fire goes to three alarms

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:27:54 -0700

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SJS Battalion 1

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:27:59 -0700

YFD posted a photo:

A fire in a San Jose recycling facility went to three alarms, May 2, 2013. The fire got into large bales of cardboard and other recycling material, and presented fire fighters with several challenges. After about 6 hours the fire was under control, although fire crews remained on scene overnight pulling apart bales of cardboard to extinguish all the smoldering debris.

This Chevy Tahoe is used by San Jose as Battalion 1. It was formerly used as the Department Safety Officer (4A8). The signange and the Command Center were added when it was converted into service as Battalion 1.

To see the full set from this incident check out YourFireDepartment.org - Alma IC

SJS Battalion 1

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:14 -0700

YFD posted a photo:

A fire in a San Jose recycling facility went to three alarms, May 2, 2013. The fire got into large bales of cardboard and other recycling material, and presented fire fighters with several challenges. After about 6 hours the fire was under control, although fire crews remained on scene overnight pulling apart bales of cardboard to extinguish all the smoldering debris.

This Chevy Tahoe is used by San Jose as Battalion 1. It was formerly used as the Department Safety Officer (4A8) and was unmarked, thus the visor mounted light bar. The signange and the roof bar were added when it was converted into service as Battalion 1.

To see the full set from this incident check out YourFireDepartment.org - Alma IC

SJS Truck 30

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:55:02 -0700

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SJS Foam Unit 29 and Engine 29

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:37 -0700

YFD posted a photo:

A fire in a San Jose recycling facility went to three alarms, May 2, 2013. The fire got into large bales of cardboard and other recycling material, and presented fire fighters with several challenges. After about 6 hours the fire was under control, although fire crews remained on scene overnight pulling apart bales of cardboard to extinguish all the smoldering debris.

Here we see Foam Unit 29 in operation. FU29 works with regular fire engine, here it is setup with Engine 29. Visible in this sequence of shots is the maze of hose line used to feed between the Foam Unit and the Engine, and the feeds out to the Ladder truck and a 2.5" hose line in use on the other side of the complex. Most people would just call this "Spaghetti". Engine 29 is a 1998 Hi-Tech built pumper, Foam Unit 29 is built on a Ford F700 chassis.

To see the full set from this incident check out YourFireDepartment.org - Alma IC

SJS Foam Unit 29

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:30 -0700

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FASCV Fire Support Unit 3

nobody@flickr.com (YFD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:09 -0700

YFD posted a photo:

A fire in a San Jose recycling facility went to three alarms, May 2, 2013. The fire got into large bales of cardboard and other recycling material, and presented fire fighters with several challenges. After about 6 hours the fire was under control, although fire crews remained on scene overnight pulling apart bales of cardboard to extinguish all the smoldering debris.

Fire Associates were responded to the scene to provide Firefighter Rehab. Fire Support Unit 3 is a 1988 Ford F350, formerly the County Fire Department's Shop Mechanics rig. The unit is now outfitted to perform the Rehab mission and comes with all sorts of hot and cold drink options, seating, tables, lighting and more.

To see the full set from this incident check out YourFireDepartment.org - Alma IC