Structural Collapse - Response

Post date: 06-Feb-2012 01:08:01

Many thanks to Jakeland, The North Lereado County, Portage fire departments for their attendance and assistance in responding to the incident scene and also providing fire cover during the incident.

The response effort saw the rescue of 3 people who were near the building when the explosion occurred. Unfortunately 2 people lost their lives. The response and searching of the building highlighted the tremendous experience that the fire services have. City officials were extremely proud of the effort and response by all the emergent workers.

Resources committed to the incident.

Kyola:

Fire & Rescue USAR, urban & rural operations, Volunteer Civil Defence (RESQ), Police, Ambulance, Local Council Engineers

JAKELAND:

Rescue 1, Rescue 2 @ incident

Engine 6, Engine 12 and Truck 2 for station coverage.

NLCFD

Chief of Department, Air 1

Portage Lego FD

Tower Ladder 371 and Engine 374 for station coverage.