Monday, November 30, 2015

Mountain View Firefighters Attack Fast-moving Blaze

   
Photo By Mike Garcia
Date and Time: Nov. 30, 2015, 2:49 P.M.
Agency: Mountain View Fire
Type: Second alarm
Location: 230 Lassen Ave., Mountain View
 
Details: Fast developing fire in a single-story, Eichler-type dwelling had spread to the exposure on the "Bravo" side before arrival of first engine. Six hose lines were ultimately pumped by Engine 51. Heavy contents load in the building of origin made complete extinguishment a lengthy and laborious process. Four adults were displaced. Fire Support Unit 1 arrived at about 3:20 P.M. and was released from the scene at 5:00 P.M.
 
Agency Responders:
  Mountain View: Engines 51, 53, 54, and 55; Rescue 51; Truck 51; BC 51 (Custodio-IC); 18A1 (Diaz); 18K1
  Palo Alto: E-64;T-66; BC-66
  XSC: Medic-19 + Supervisor
 
FASCV Responding Unit: FSU-1.
FASCV Responders: Larry Carr, Mike Garcia (driver), Jerry Haag, and Dan Wong
-- Report submitted by Jerry Haag