GARBAGE TRUCK FIRE CANTERBURY

February 19,2007
Canterbury was dispatched to a garbage truck fire around 1410 on Rt 169 @ Gooseneck Hill Rd. Upon the arrival of E-193 heavy smoke was coming out of the top of the compactor section of the vehicle. A ladder was thrown to gain access to the top of the truck and spray water on the garbage. This wasn't doing much good so the operator of the truck emptied his contents out on the road so a further wet down could be done. Assisting Canterbury was Tanker 154 from Lisbon.

Firefighters attack from the top of the truck
Waiting for the garbage to come out

Completing extinguishment