Firefighter's Flaming Ribeye Rescue: A Memorable First Call at Doolittle Rural Fire Department
A probationary firefighter at a rural fire department in Missouri had a memorable experience during her first fire call. The Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, located in the small town of Doolittle, has one vegan firefighter, Jenna Ulrich, who was responding to a fire involving a tractor-trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of ribeye steaks. Ulrich, whose father is also a firefighter, was stationed on the hose line and seen in a video spraying water on the fiery scene. Her dad, Glenn, was working alongside her.
The department humorously mentioned on Facebook that sending the new firefighter to extinguish 40,000 pounds of flaming ribeye was a unique welcome to the fire service. Despite the firefighters' efforts, the steaks were declared a total loss. This incident was not the first time the department had to deal with flaming trailers carrying food. In a previous incident, a trailer loaded with onions caught fire, resulting in another total loss.
In conclusion, the Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District faced a challenging task when responding to a fire involving a truck carrying a large quantity of ribeye steaks. The firefighters, including probationary firefighter Jenna Ulrich, worked diligently to contain the blaze, but unfortunately, the steaks were lost. This incident adds to the department's history of responding to fires involving food-carrying trailers, showcasing their dedication to serving the community in challenging situations.