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5. The structure was fully engulfed in flames and I identified a row of palm trees on <br /> the left side of the structure that were in flames and the flames could have been as high as 25 to <br /> 30 feet. Fearing for the safety of the surrounding homes, we decided to control the perimeter of <br /> the fire so it would not spread. <br /> 6. I set the engine to pump water and Fire Fighter Ranne took a hose to the left side <br /> of the house and began to extinguish the flames which had ignited the palms. <br /> 7. Engine 05 arrived at approximately 21:53 hours. Engine 05 connected their tank <br /> through the tank in Engine 18 and the personnel dispatched to the fire began to assist in the <br /> containment of the fire in order to protect other nearby structures. Once the danger of the fire <br /> spreading was diminished, the fire personnel began to attack the fire in the structure. <br /> 8. Engine 10 arrived at 21:59 hours and assisted in the suppression of the fire which <br /> was controlled at 22:00 hours. <br /> 9. After the fire was extinguished, we began salvage and overhaul efforts at the <br /> location. Salvage and overhaul is the process whereby all roofing material is removed to insure <br /> that hidden hot spots or smoldering embers are identified and completely extinguished so <br /> re-ignition will not occur. <br /> 10. The 3,000 gallon tanker arrived at the scene and remained there until the supply <br /> of water was exhausted. The tanker left and returned, refilled with an additional 3,000 gallons of <br /> water which were used in the salvage and overhaul portion of our fire suppression efforts. <br /> 11. Engine 18 left the location at 00:14 hours on August 2, 2006. <br /> 12. 1 assumed incident command of the fire from my arrival until a senior officer <br /> arrived. This officer then assumed incident command. <br /> 2 <br />