First Due Tackle Pass It On – Firefighter, Rescue & Extrication Training
This truck fire appeared routine on arrival. The driver reported no occupants in the truck and no hazmats in the box. You’ll see a quick knock down with water and foam, but burning magnesium kept burning through the foam blanket. Usually more H2O will suppress this type of burning metal fire, but sand was used for final extinguishment in this case.
After the call, a little research showed that 1999 GMC trucks like the one in this video have a magnesium crossbeam in the frame and a magnesium support post behind the instrument panel.
Pass it on!
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