From: Somers - 10-75 - 02-04-06

[RES20CUE 40]

Four hand lines in operation for 15 to 20 minutes before hydrant blew out and you think the next 20 minutes is when you lost the house? The house was long gone by then. If that fire was set, and you had four lines in operation and didn't get it out, then you had no chance of saving it either way. Sometimes they just go out when they burn out. It dosn't mean anybody did anything wrong it's just the way it is.

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No one said the 4 handlines were in operation for 15 to 20 minutes! We were on scene for about 15-20 minutes when the we lost the hydrant! 2 of the 4 handlines were just put into operation, 1 on an exposure and 1 to start knocking down the front. The 2nd line was the back-up for the 1st line thru the back door!

How about keeping the Monday morning Quarterbacking to the football that you watch!