Shoreline Fire is ready for brush fires

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Shoreline Firefighter at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire crews spent some time at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park this week, running through drills on fighting brush fires.

Shoreline does not get the huge wildfires common in rural parts of the state, but in dry seasons there are a significant number of small brush fires.

Checking for the water connections
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

The techniques are different from structure fires. One of the challenges is getting to the water source. Trucks carry 500 gallons of water and can hook to another truck if there is a delay in hooking to a hydrant.



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