AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Seriously, what is wrong with people? The more crap I see people doing while driving, the more I never want to leave my house! And hell, that's not even safe, there is always things in the news about cars crashing into housesThat happened to me once....in a garden level apartment i lived in. ....on my birthday.Luckily I was in the living room, and the crash occurred in one of the bedrooms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillBillyWhisperer 20 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've had 2 vehicles catch fire in my yute. First was a Chevy Blazer, brand new, burnt to the ground while out hunting in the JW Corbett area. I can attest to the fact that once the fuel line catches they go very fast. Doesn't matter how much mud or dirt you try and throw on em. There were three of us hunting and all of our hunting gear when up with the blazer. Still don't really know why other than a fuel leak of some kind. I distinctly remember a bunch of hunters pulling up and one of them was laughing quite hard. I don't know why but I did not think it was very funny. Well, needless to say, Karma hit him quite hard that year. I purchased another blazer after that with the insurance payment but hung 2 fire extinguisher on each side of the cab in this one. Used them both on that one too saving the blazer. We were out 4 wheeling. Fuel leaked on the headers. Well, I traded it in for a GMC Step Side pick up. Was done with blazers. This was back in the 70's. Fires extinguishers are a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 So what would your response time be for New Jersey? Sorry some assignments are just too dangerous to accept. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Fires extinguishers are a good thing. You know, this got me to thinking- it's been a long time since I looked at the fire extinguisher in my camper. Maybe we should all take a look. TCD Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Fires extinguishers are a good thing. So is beer! AC in A2......Aaron 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arthuruscg 34 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I wounder if the truck was ever taken in for the recalls. There were multiple recalls for the wireing, cruise control and braking system on all of the 90's Ford trucks/vans due to bad Bosh componites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Man what's up with the Jersey hating?!? What did we do to you?!? (Besides having trashy TV made here!)Bill, just want to make sure you know I'm not questioning their response time at the fort (or any firefighters) I know you all do your best to get there ASAP, well unless jersey is burning down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Bill will always do his best to save your basement. Right Bill? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McMonsters..........Kelly 48 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've had 2 vehicles catch fire in my yute. First was a Chevy Blazer, brand new, burnt to the ground while out hunting in the JW Corbett area. I can attest to the fact that once the fuel line catches they go very fast. Doesn't matter how much mud or dirt you try and throw on em. There were three of us hunting and all of our hunting gear when up with the blazer. Still don't really know why other than a fuel leak of some kind. I distinctly remember a bunch of hunters pulling up and one of them was laughing quite hard. I don't know why but I did not think it was very funny. Well, needless to say, Karma hit him quite hard that year. I purchased another blazer after that with the insurance payment but hung 2 fire extinguisher on each side of the cab in this one. Used them both on that one too saving the blazer. We were out 4 wheeling. Fuel leaked on the headers. Well, I traded it in for a GMC Step Side pick up. Was done with blazers. This was back in the 70's. Fires extinguishers are a good thing.Appropriately named "Blazer" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Man what's up with the Jersey hating?!? Do you even have to ask? What did we do to you?!? How much time do you have? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Bill will always do his best to save your basement. Right Bill? Havent lost one yet. Besides urban redevelopment can be a good thing. AC in A2......Aaron and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Bill will always do his best to save your basement. Right Bill? Our FD has never lost a lot and well yet, :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Our FD has never lost a lot and well yet, :rofl2:Well that's something I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Isn't there a fire house down from the grand? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Really, you think 6 minutes was a long time? The Fort doesn't have it's own fire dept.In order to arrive within 6 minutes, the RCID FD had to exceed the speed limit.I use to be a Fire Fighter and 6 minutes is not bad at all. I know I feels like for ever when your watching somthing burn. But to get bunkered up truck rolling and on scene in 6 minutes is doing good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Isn't there a fire house down from the grand? Yes. The day of the fire I saw trucks pulling into Wilderness Lodge, and I assume heading down the road leading to Fort Wilderness. I figured they came from the station near the Grand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bord1niowa......Curt 79 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I was driving out as they were driving in the front gate and they did come from the right. No way to know where from though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayco1 15 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Do you think Disney may have staged this to entertain the guests? :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Restoration has begun. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdisneydaddy 9 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 There are also stations behind the Magic kingdom and one behind the McDonalds near The All stars resort. The engine could have come from anywhere on property. The staff van parking in front of the hydrant was classic. I recall hearing that when the new station opened up over near Saratoga that there were not any additional apparatus or personell added, just some shuffling of resources. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 It seems like everyone is referring to the same fire stations, but giving slightly different locations. To set the record straight, so to speak, there are four fire stations located on WDW property, all are part of the Reedy Creek Emergency Services. Here are photos and descriptions of each station's location and purpose from the official website: RCFD Fire Station 1 Behind Epcot Houses Inspections and Prevention First Due: EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and the surrounding Hotels RCFD Fire Station 2 Behind McDonalds The most traditional style fire station First Due: Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Service Areas, Surrounding Hotels RCFD Fire Station 3 Behind the Magic Kingdom Houses 911 Dispatchers and Fire Supression First Due: Magic Kingdom, Service areas, Surrounding Hotels RCFD Fire Station 4 Located by Downtown Disney Special Ops and Rescue Station (SOAR Team) Responsible for Special Rescue and Hazmat First Due: Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon, Service Areas and surrounding hotels If you want to read more, check out this site : http://www.reedycreek.org/index.cfm?Section=1 TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Isn't there a fire house down from the grand? That's Fire Station #3, but it is a little further away from the Fort than the other two mentioned. The day of the fire I saw trucks pulling into Wilderness Lodge, and I assume heading down the road leading to Fort Wilderness. I figured they came from the station near the Grand. Really, they pulled into the WL?If they were going to the Fort's fire, that would have taken longer to reach the front of the Fort than going the regular way. I was driving out as they were driving in the front gate and they did come from the right. No way to know where from though. That's interesting because DJSamuel says he saw trucks entering through the WL. Maybe it was an unrelated incident?Could it be that what station responds to a call is not based on proximity, but on which station covers a sector. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Really, they pulled into the WL?If they were going to the Fort's fire, that would have taken longer to reach the front of the Fort than going the regular way. That's interesting because DJSamuel says he saw trucks entering through the WL. Maybe it was an unrelated incident?Could it be that what station responds to a call is not based on proximity, but on which station covers a sector.Dave S. also said he saw them come in from the back: We were wondering where they were going. 2 trucks came in the back driveway that comes from WL.But in the video, I never saw any fire trucks pass by coming in from the back, except for that SUV-type truck that showed up at the end. For what it's worth, I once saw emergency vehicles come in via the WL way for an electric fire at the 800 loop comfort station. Maybe it is quicker for them to come in that way, rather than fight all the traffic and idiot guests out on the main roads? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Dave S. also said he saw them come in from the back: But curt posted that he saw them coming in through the front gate from the right. But in the video, I never saw any fire trucks pass by coming in from the back, except for that SUV-type truck that showed up at the end. Maybe it is quicker for them to come in that way, rather than fight all the traffic and idiot guests out on the main roads? They must have done test runs and know what they're doing.I've timed going from the WL to the front of the Fort, that's a standard run.I've also timed going from the WL to the Settlement. That's also a standard run. But there is no direct run from the Settlement to the Outpost, so it's hard to say what the total time is to go from the WL to the Outpost using the back way.Traffic and idiot guests are supposed to move over if there is a fire truck blasting their siren behind them. You left off the idiot bus drivers that drive 15mph under the speed limit. They are much worse than guests in that regard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 You would think the "Rangers" would carry fire extinguishers with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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