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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.พ. 2023
- Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department responded to a conveyor belt fire at the JEA Northside Generating Station. Upon arrival to the plant, the elevated conveyor belt had heavy black smoke from the middle of the conveyor belt. This belt is used to transport coal with product also on fire.
Command on scene quickly called for a second alarm as access to this fire was tricky as the conveyor was elevated anywhere from 20 ft high to 200+ ft high. Lines had to be extended up arial ladders and advanced forward. Multiple points of attack were established. Water sources were good and established on opposite ends of this fire.
At the top of the conveyor was what was called a "transfer house"...at the time of the fire, the building was low on product, but there was much dust particles which presented possible explosion should the fire reach it. So a water curtain was established at the top of the conveyor to prevent this.
Walkways were thin, temperatures were unusually high for February, and crews had to work hard to put this fire out. The fire was called under control at about 1 hour and 15 mins in.
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What a mess! Great job JFD!
The fire department I retired (captain) was on a major petrochemical port with 7 large refineries along the port. We would have major fires occurring in refinery coker units which was spent coke dust (black coal like fine dust particles). Our PPE gear/SCBA would be covered in black coke dust. One time gear was so empregnated with coke dust gear was removed we were decontaminated and refinery and company had to emergency replace gear for all that responded (~30 sets). So this fire brings back memories...great job working on these crazy elevations!
It was tricky to say the least...but the crews did an amazing job.
Geeze Louise, what a mess. That was a Awesome Job ya'll did, JFRD!🚒🔥
They handled it well. Thank you
Excellent calm command. Good job JFRD
Command is a new chief...but handled it like a veteran!
Seriously impressed with the men and women of the JFRD. Very professional at all levels. Def a Class 1 Department!
Thanks, we believe we have the best in the country!
Great work JFRD! 👩🚒🇺🇸
thank you
Impressive communication!
they did great!
Good work everyone. Stay safe!
Thank you.
Again well done seemed very intense fire!! I learn from my time in that if your bunker gear gets wet or you soak you have to keep it wet if you go back in. I know they will need to be cleaned.
They are cleaned after every fire...we are issued two sets of gear.
Y'all are my heroes i like firefighters its one of the most wonderful job in the world.
thanks
Well done!
Thanks!! Thanks for watching
I think that the utility company should have a fire suppression system , coal dust is highly combustible. In the absence of a suppression system the access / catwalks should be of a size that accommodates firefighters in full gear. This situation seems totally avoidable.
That is way beyond our decision responsibilities...we just deal with them as they come.
Send them a letter or something they Might listen
Strong work!!
appreciate that
Good job JFRD thank you
Thanks
It's my dream of becoming a JFRD firefighter. well first I'm thinking about joining the army and becoming an army firefighter.
Nice!!!! Thats was great!!!!
Appreciate the response.
Congratulations on the videography content.
Appreciate the compliment.
One could make the argument it is not *coal*d in there. Nice job guys.
good one
Be safe … 🙏
trying
1 1/2 - 2 1/2 & so on in California.
Sorry, wrong coast...this is Florida