El Dorado County Fire Protection District Firefighters
Helicopter Rescue Technician Program
Cool Incident May 22, 2008
Summary: The Cool Incident was a 97 acre wildland fire that started west of Highway 49 across from the quarry, north of the town of Cool on May 22, 2008. The fire was wind driven. No structures were lost or damaged. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Wind drives the fire toward the town of Cool.
A smoke column erupts from the fire.
Flames race uphill behind the town.
The fire burns behind the local businesses.
Flames scorch the hills behind Cool businesses.
A helicopter drops water on the fire.
Crews gain access to the fire.
The aftermath: a burned hillside behind the town of Cool.
These pictures were taken by and are courtesy of Andrea Schliessmann of the Cool Deli.
Special Events
Christmas Parade
Christmas Parade
Christmas Parade
Christmas Parade
Christmas Parade
School visit
Halloween
Pancake Feed
Paying Respects
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
Gravestone of Captain Matt Keck
California Firefighter's Memorial
California Firefighter's Memorial
California Firefighter's Memorial
California Firefighter's Memorial
California Firefighter's Memorial
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
Sac 911 Memorial Climb
Strike Teams
Rim fire
OES 372
Helicopter Training
Heading out
Fireline medic
Engine 328 crew
Engine 328
Engine 328
Engine 28
Firefighter Training
Ventilation prop
TIC - Thermal Imaging Cameras
RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
Rope drills
RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
Probationary firefighter evaluations
Portable monitor
Porta-tanks
PFE - portable fire extinguishers
LAP drill
Ladder drills
L26
L26
Hose drills
Hose drills
Extrication drills
EMS drills with red hawk
E28 monitor
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