Fire Suppression and Crew Rotation at North Point and Brown's Point, Tacoma
Source: Tacoma Fire
State Rte 509 & Norpoint Way NE, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
Summary: Tacoma Fire units responded to a significant fire incident requiring extensive suppression efforts and multiple crew rotations. Command coordinated the deployment and relief of suppression crews, including engines 1, 2, 5, 12, and 17, as well as Ladder 4 and Battalion units. The incident involved establishing staging areas, managing crew safety, and ensuring fresh air bottles and rehab for exhausted personnel. The north side of the incident was inaccessible, so units were directed to approach from Brown's Point and Blossom. The fire was eventually knocked down, and crews began moving into overhaul and rehab phases.