I work with John and agree he should have had gear on. I told him as well. I cant repeat what his response was on here. He hasnt hit water on a magnesium transmission or engine block yet. 35 years on the job. Also we run 2 man engines with the exception of engine-3, and they were coming back from a run. Not sure it would have mattered though. I went to a rollover accident couple years ago driving the engine and when we got there, it was fully involved with 2 teenagers inside. I only had on a coat and helmet with gloves when I took the line. It was a ford explorer and when I hit it, you all know what magnesium looks like when water is applied. The first thing i thought of, was "oh my god, I cant believe i just burned my face off at a car fire". The fire and sparks must have been 20 feet in the air. I lucked out with a sun burn but NEVER AGAIN. I dont care if Aerosmith is in the car, I will take the extra 30 seconds and put a scba,pants and a hood on. This fire also is why we went from a 50 foot trash line 1 3/4 to 75ft of 1 3/4 for car fires.
Just my .03 cents.
Just my .03 cents.
Kenny Robishaw FF/EMT-P
Engine Company 5
City of Woburn Ma
Fire Department
"I'd rather be stretchin......"
Engine Company 5
City of Woburn Ma
Fire Department
"I'd rather be stretchin......"
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