Fully Involved Car Fire

 
By Chief Brian Bennett
November 18, 2009
 

Districts 9 and 11 were dispatched to a reported car fire at Milepost 133 South on the Garden State Parkway.

Upon arrival, Chief Bennett reported a fully involved car parked on the shoulder. The crew from first due Engine 9-6 quickly extinguished the fire.
 
Units: 9-3-1, 11-3-1, 9-6, 9-5, 11-2, 9-3-2
 
Scene on arrival.
Scene on arrival.
Probationary Firefighter Lullo and Lt. Hoydis start to attack the fire.
Probationary Firefighter Lullo and Lt. Hoydis start to attack the fire.
 
The fire was knocked down quickly.
The fire was knocked down quickly.
Probationary Firefighter McPartland and Lt. Bennett work to open the hood.
Probationary Firefighter McPartland and Lt. Bennett work to open the hood.