Elizabeth (Union), NJ- 5th Alarm 12-21-11

raybrag said:
Isn't a fire like this what the Satellites were designed for [with the large caliber monitor?
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That was certainly my understanding!  Couple then with the new 2000gpm pumpers and you could move some water!
 
raybrag said:
Isn't a fire like this what the Satellites were designed for [with the large caliber monitor]?
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...I agree ....they would be usefull however i guess politics come into play....in NYC they are not usually employed to knock bldgs down but this looks like a good application.
 
Truck 4 here are two aritcles regarding that jersey city fire the buidling was owned by Mecca trucking company that fire burned for 10 days

http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-155/issue-7/features/cold-storage-warehouse-fire-learning-from-worcester.html

http://www.firehouse.com/news/worcester/jersey-city-firefighters-heed-worcester-lessons-months-later
 
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/12/23/elizabeth-warehouse-fire-rages-on-blaze-may-not-be-extinguished-for-days/
 
Some pictures here. http://ahgtw.smugmug.com/Photography/122211-Elizabeth-NJ-Seventh/20716961_4QHVJn#P-1-15
 
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