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Firefighters responded to a camper and brush fire in Venice, Florida, successfully containing the blaze with no structures at risk. The fire, initially reported as smoldering, was controlled with the help of multiple brush trucks and a tanker, while forestry support prepared to create a fire line.

Firefighters Battle Brush Fire

Engine 21, can you pump up the pressure on the RDK?

Firefighters are adjusting the water pressure to enhance firefighting efforts.

10 at Center Road. Are you on 300 Rim Road?

 Hey, we have tanker 41 at the road also, if you guys need more water. I just want to dump as much

 as we can on this. Copy, we're full on engine 21. The tanker's at

10 at Center Road. Are you on 300 Rim Road? Engine 21, ma'am. 21, go ahead. Hey, we have tanker 41 at the road also, if you guys need more water. I just want to dump as much as we can on this. Copy, we're full on engine 21. The tanker's at about half. Okay.

Firefighters confirm one engine is full and one tanker is at half capacity, ready to supply more water.

 Be advised, I just transferred back to your tank water on the out.

 Copy. Commanders, you copy that? We're at 1,500 gallons on Engine 21. We could use that other tanker if nobody else needs water.

Engine 21, Tanker 22. Go ahead. Be advised, I just transferred back to your tank water on the out. Copy. Commanders, you copy that? We're at 1,500 gallons on Engine 21. We could use that other tanker if nobody else needs water.

Firefighters have 1,500 gallons of water on one engine and may request another tanker if needed.

Engine 21 command, what's your water looking like?

 We're running off the tanker. We've got full.

Engine 21 command, what's your water looking like? We're running off the tanker. We've got full.

Firefighters confirm they have a full water supply from the tanker for ongoing mop-up operations.

Dispatch command, we're going to call a fire out. We're working on mop up.

Dispatch command, we're going to call a fire out. We're working on mop up. Fire out, working on mop up.

Firefighters report the fire is out and are now working on mop-up operations.

Engine 21C, can you repeat? Can you lower the pressure for the RDK?

Firefighters are adjusting water pressure to improve firefighting efforts.

Engine 21B from Engine 21C, go ahead and open that line.

Engine 21B from Engine 21C, go ahead and open that line. Copy, going to do that now. Thank you.

Firefighters are opening a line to improve water access for firefighting efforts.

05 13th Avenue, Circle, West Palmetto. Respond on TAC 5.

 I just spoke with Forestry. He said our guys are getting a good knockdown on it, but he's still going to take a dozer out and put a line around it.

05 13th Avenue, Circle, West Palmetto. Respond on TAC 5. Command, go ahead. I just spoke with Forestry. He said our guys are getting a good knockdown on it, but he's still going to take a dozer out and put a line around it. Message copied.

Forestry plans to use a dozer to create a fire line, despite progress in controlling the fire.

 Parking lot spotted a smoker on top of a Laurel Oak heading in the direction of where you're going to be putting Brush 52 at.

 Just tell them to keep an eye on the treetops.

 Alright, it's Brush 53. Did you copy that?

Engine 21. Go ahead. Parking lot spotted a smoker on top of a Laurel Oak heading in the direction of where you're going to be putting Brush 52 at. Just tell them to keep an eye on the treetops. Alright, it's Brush 53. Did you copy that?

Firefighters are monitoring treetops for smoke near the fire's location.

Engine 21A from Engine 21B. Be advised, we have a quarter tank left.

 Sorry, not your next left, your second left. Go up by the house.

Engine 21A from Engine 21B. Be advised, we have a quarter tank left. Jeff, hang that left, your next left. Take it, you copy. Sorry, not your next left, your second left. Go up by the house.

Firefighters report having a quarter tank of water left and are adjusting their route to access the fire more effectively.

 I'm locking the west side of the black here. It appears we have it under control.

 Sorry, I didn't copy that. What'd you say?

 I'm locking the west side of the black. It appears we have the fire under control.

 Copy that. Tanker's on its way to 21 and Forestry's on its way back on foot.

Command, Engine 21. Go ahead. I'm locking the west side of the black here. It appears we have it under control. Sorry, I didn't copy that. What'd you say? I'm locking the west side of the black. It appears we have the fire under control. Copy that. Tanker's on its way to 21 and Forestry's on its way back on foot. Copy. I got parks with me right now.

Firefighters report the west side of the fire is under control, with a tanker and forestry support en route.

 We've got a courtyard split and a two-lays that we're hitting hot spots with.

 Go down this 520 to Miracle and south off 21.

Go ahead, 21. 21, could use a tanker? We've got a courtyard split and a two-lays that we're hitting hot spots with. Okay. Tanker 22, go to the right here. Go down this 520 to Miracle and south off 21. Yes, sir. Tanker 41's on scene. On scene, tanker 41.

A tanker has arrived to assist firefighters in addressing hot spots.

21, have you made it to the head of that fire?

21, have you made it to the head of that fire? You all got water now? Copy that, that's good.

Firefighters have reached the head of the fire and confirmed water is now available for their efforts.

Rush 21, I have no water pressure. We're working on it.

Firefighters are addressing a water pressure issue to continue their efforts effectively.

 I'm here with Forestry that says they have two brush from the Carlton, if we need them.

 Alright, 53's a couple minutes out. I'm not back there, so you let me know.

 I think we're alright. It's Parks, not Forestry, sorry.

Command, Engine 21. Go ahead. I'm here with Forestry that says they have two brush from the Carlton, if we need them. Alright, 53's a couple minutes out. I'm not back there, so you let me know. I think we're alright. It's Parks, not Forestry, sorry. Okay, 53, I'll be on scene in a second.

Additional brush trucks from Parks are available if needed, but current resources seem sufficient.

They will take him on the hose line over here. I'm going to go link up with Engine 21 on the other side.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts with a particular engine to manage the fire from multiple sides.

Command from Brush 21, can't see the head of the fire.

 It looks like it may be working back to the west towards that excavator that's at the corner of the residence driveway.

 Okay, I got Brush 53 coming on that side.

Command from Brush 21, can't see the head of the fire. It looks like it may be working back to the west towards that excavator that's at the corner of the residence driveway. Okay, I got Brush 53 coming on that side. Copy. Brush 53, command, how far are you? About a mile to the corner. Say that again? About five minutes. Okay.

Firefighters report the fire may be moving west toward an excavator. Another brush truck is five minutes away.

Engine 21 still has over 1,000 gallons. Okay.

Firefighters confirm a particular engine has over 1,000 gallons of water available for firefighting efforts.

Engine 21B for Engine 21B, do you need more line up there?

 I believe I got a stop on it in this area.

Engine 21B for Engine 21B, do you need more line up there? I believe I'm good where I'm at now. I believe I got a stop on it in this area.

Firefighters report they have stopped the fire's spread in their current area.

Alright, Brush 53, when you come in that entrance past the main house, there's a resident out front.

 Come down the left side of the house, the left driveway.

 He's got a bunch of equipment stored back here, so I just want to put you guys between that and the fire.

Alright, Brush 53, when you come in that entrance past the main house, there's a resident out front. Come down the left side of the house, the left driveway. He's got a bunch of equipment stored back here, so I just want to put you guys between that and the fire. Copy.

Firefighters are positioning a brush truck to protect equipment stored near the fire.

Engine 26, Brush 21 will probably need to be filled with water if you can make your way down or make some water down that way.

 Engine 21B from Engine 21C, can you lower the pressure a little bit on pump?

Engine 26, Brush 21 will probably need to be filled with water if you can make your way down or make some water down that way. Copy, we'll see if we can fit. Engine 21B from Engine 21C, can you lower the pressure a little bit on pump? Engine 21C, copy, lowering.

Firefighters are coordinating to refill a brush truck with water to continue firefighting efforts.

 We're getting a good knock on it on both sides between Engine 21 and Brush 21.

 I would say we can probably get it as long as we have the hose and personnel to do some mop-up.

 Come to the property just to the north of that.

21 Command, how fast is it spreading? We're getting a good knock on it on both sides between Engine 21 and Brush 21. It's not moving too fast right now. I would say we can probably get it as long as we have the hose and personnel to do some mop-up. Alright. Brush 53 is on the way also. Brush 53, don't go to 520. Come to the property just to the north of that. I believe it's 6-something. The same entrance off of South Moon. Just take the left driveway.

Firefighters report the fire is not spreading quickly and are making progress in controlling it. Another brush truck is en route.

Battalion 4 from dispatch. Go ahead. Rescue 22 was asking on the main channel if they should go pick up Brush 26 and bring it to the location, but we already have Brush 53 responding. Yeah, that'll be fine. They can stand down. Copy. Brush 21, water on the fire. Copy, water on the fire. Jordan, I got the map pulled up. It looks like directly behind these properties is the river, so it doesn't look like this can go anywhere but the river. And Engine 21, I haven't seen any structures that are in danger as of yet.

Firefighters confirm the fire is contained, with no structures currently at risk.

Engine 21B, 20A, are you on the east side of the fire?

 Copy, we're coming in from the northwest side.

Engine 21B, 20A, are you on the east side of the fire? Engine 21A, we're on the east side. Copy, we're coming in from the northwest side.

Firefighters are approaching the fire from both the east and northwest sides.

Command Engine 21, water on the fire. Copy, water on fire.

Command Engine 21, water on the fire. Copy, water on fire. Dispatch copies.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the fire.

Just a heads up, the property owner's moving a piece of equipment so we can get the truck closer.

Just a heads up, the property owner's moving a piece of equipment so we can get the truck closer. Okay.

The property owner is moving equipment to help firefighters get their truck closer to the fire.

 22, just stand by on South Moon for now.

Dispatch, Engine 22 is on scene. On scene, Engine 22. 22, just stand by on South Moon for now.

Another firefighter has arrived and is standing by at the designated location.

There's a cattle gate right here. We can get access right here, though.

There's a cattle gate right here. We can get access right here, though. Okay. I got another brush truck coming.

Firefighters have found access through a cattle gate and another brush truck is on the way.

Command Engine 21, we're going to set up a courtyard later and try to reach the fire back in there.

Command Engine 21, we're going to set up a courtyard later and try to reach the fire back in there. Yeah, do the best you can.

Firefighters are setting up equipment to reach the fire deeper in the woods.

Command, what's the address again? I commandeered a four-wheeler.

 What's the numerical again? I'm on a four-wheeler.

 Brush 21, I can see flames back there in the woods. It's going to be coming your way at that 566. Let's change the address to 566. It's going to be moving north of here.

 Coming in from Baker 22, where would you like us? We're about two minutes out.

 Stage on South Moon in front of 566. Dispatch command, send me another brush truck.

Command, what's the address again? I commandeered a four-wheeler. Say that again? What's the numerical again? I'm on a four-wheeler. 520. Coming in from Baker 22. Brush 21, I can see flames back there in the woods. It's going to be coming your way at that 566. Let's change the address to 566. It's going to be moving north of here. Coming in from Baker 22, where would you like us? We're about two minutes out. Stage on South Moon in front of 566. Dispatch command, send me another brush truck. Copy, request. Requesting another brush truck.

Firefighters have requested an additional firefighting truck as flames are visible in the woods, moving north.

Alright, dispatch. I'm on scene of about a 100 by 100. It's like a smoldering brush fire. The camper fire appears to be out.

 100 by 100, smoldering brush fire. Camper appears out.

 Make a left down that driveway and come all the way to the back door.

Alright, dispatch. I'm on scene of about a 100 by 100. It's like a smoldering brush fire. The camper fire appears to be out. 100 by 100, smoldering brush fire. Camper appears out. Make a left down that driveway and come all the way to the back door. Copy.

Firefighters report a smoldering brush fire, approximately 100 by 100 feet. The camper fire is out.

Copy. I'm at the front gate. I've got nothing showing.

 Incoming units, you can all fit your engines back here. There's plenty of room.

Copy. I'm at the front gate. I've got nothing showing. Copy. Incoming units, you can all fit your engines back here. There's plenty of room.

Firefighters report no visible flames upon arrival at the scene.

Fire. Alright, update the address. Engine 22, go ahead with that address. Engine 22 en route.

Firefighters are en route to the reported camper and brush fire.

 Now, I'll try to see where a good entrance is at.

 Out to the woods, or out to South Moon right now from the property I was at.

 We're getting a 911 call at 520 South Moon Drive advising there's a camper on fire and a brush fire.

 520 South Moon Drive in reference to a camper on fire that caused a brush fire.

Battalion 4 from dispatch. Now, I'll try to see where a good entrance is at. Battalion 4 from dispatch. Out to the woods, or out to South Moon right now from the property I was at. Battalion 4 from dispatch. Go ahead. We're getting a 911 call at 520 South Moon Drive advising there's a camper on fire and a brush fire. Do you believe this is related? Yes. Was that numerical again? 520 South Moon Drive in reference to a camper on fire that caused a brush fire.

Firefighters have received a 911 report of a camper and brush fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 520 S Moon Dr.

Firefighters Battle Brush Fire

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