On December 3rd, 2009 Rainier Stn's "B" shift crew experienced a near-miss event. This occurred as the Drivers' Left front tire had a catastraphic blow-out. Word is that if not for the skilled driving and effort to maintain control of the Squirt by FF/EMT-I Ken Raya (>27yr Veteran), this could have surely been a significant motor vehicle accident. Not only did they suddenly veer into the oncoming southbound lanes, but just missed striking 2 other vehicles travelling in that direction before bringing it under control back into their northbound lane.
The above picture is one that Ken Raya came up with, surmising a brief momentary glimpse of what each crew member may have looked like during their ordeal. Some
have said this is done for therapeutic reasons, but in the end, we are just thankful that ALL made it through with no injuries.
Some close-ups for you.
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