Fire Companies at Work

Tinton Falls Firefighters Tackle RV Fire
(Click on a small picture to see it enlarged)

On January 5, 2006, at 10 a.m., the Tinton Falls Fire Company, under the command of Wayside Fire Company's Chief Bob Preckajlo, were dispatched for a report of a working RV fire on the Garden State Parkway, at the Tinton Falls Toll Plaza.

The RV, which is registered to the US Army, was fully involved.

Tinton Falls responded with three engines and crews from Wayside and Pinebrook Fire Companies.
The Pinebrook Company, under Chief Bob Phillips, provided water to fight the fire.

There were no injuries to any firefighters or civilians.

Fully-involved RV prior to FD arrival.

Firefighters Gavin Post and Mow Chu working the handline.

Chief Preckajlo breaks out a rear-side window of the RV to assist in venting, and to enable a handline to be placed.

Firefighters overhaul and wet down the interior of the RV after the main body of fire is knocked down.
Firefighters hitting "hot spots" inside the interior of the vehicle.
Pictures were provided by Martin Pelta, Sr. Correspondent with First Responders Network.