Truck 16 - Frostburg, MD arriving on scene. I believe Truck 16 was on the 2nd alarm and would locate at the corner of Second and Ashfield Streets.
This gave them position to ladder the 3-story building if needed. Later in the fire Truck 16's Ladder Pipe and the Monitors from Tower 38 would provided aerial streams to protect the Library building.
Various crews were able to make entry into the Library Building and preformed Salvage Operations. Numerous Salvage Covers were deployed to cover the shelves of books and historical items. Crews were able to remove photos and items from the walls and secure them.
This gave them position to ladder the 3-story building if needed. Later in the fire Truck 16's Ladder Pipe and the Monitors from Tower 38 would provided aerial streams to protect the Library building.
Various crews were able to make entry into the Library Building and preformed Salvage Operations. Numerous Salvage Covers were deployed to cover the shelves of books and historical items. Crews were able to remove photos and items from the walls and secure them.
Mechanical engineers build weapons, whereas civil engineers build targets.
When the man at the door said," Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms", I, naturally assumed it was a delivery!
When the man at the door said," Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms", I, naturally assumed it was a delivery!