I heard the tones drop and Sullivan Fire District dispatched to a semi trailer on fire, located on the westbound shoulder of I-44 about a mile east of the East Overpass. St Clair Fire District was also dispatched for the assist.
I drove down the North Service Road and parked in front of the old Welding Shop, and photographed the trailer, well involved in heavy fire at the back of the trailer…..
had the scene all to myself and then realized Sullivan had to go to Stanton and turn around to come back westbound…
AVI 68 Semi Trailer Fire Sullivan Fire Arriving
AVI 72 Sullivan Firefighters Making Initial Attack
Sullivan Firefighters attacked the fire from the passing lane of westbound 44 after shutting down the westbound traffic…leaving only the westbound shoulder for approach of all fire trucks….
AVI 80 Firefighter Jacob Dace on Nozzle & Capt Damon Sumpter Backing Him Up on Line
Jacob Dace was on the nozzle, Captain Damon Sumpter backing him up on the hoseline, and Drew Richards manning the pump on 8854
AVI 90 Can Hear St Clair Fire Approaching .AVI
Jacob had the fire knocked down well when St Clair Firefighters arrived, so they stayed and assisted with overhaul and mop up…
