On September 14, 2010 at 1616hrs, LAFD BT-3, BT-2, BT-5, EN-49, EN-36, TF-38, TF-85, BC-6 responded to a reported wharf fire at Berth 161. Boat 3, operated by Mate Kelly McKee was first on scene and reported fire showing from a 1000' long wooden wharf. Boat 3 utilized it's bow turret to initiate fire attack until Boat 2 arrived on scene to perform a wharf sweep with it's 4000 GPM under-wharf nozzles. After knocking down the bulk of the fire, Boat 2 backed out to allow Boat 3 to launch it's firefighter dive team, John O'Conner and Curtis Ogle. The dive team continued with fire attack using hand lines from Boat 3 knocking down the remainder of the fire. Access to the under wharf fire from the land division was limited due to heavy construction, rail connections and thick asphalt on top of the giant wooden wharf. A USAR company was requested to assist with access from the land side but it proved to be ineffective. Total extinguishment of the stubborn smoldering creosote laden wharf was done from the water. The incident continued through the night and was finally concluded the following day. (Click on images to enlarge)
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| Boat 3 knocks down the surface fire |
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| Firefighter/Divers John O'Conner and Curtis Ogle operate an under-wharf float nozzle to knock down the hidden fire |
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Pilot Jim Horimoto operates Boat 2 in a wharf sweep operation
Photos Courtesy of LAFD |
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