Photos from a 60-foot high fire tower
Jul 20, 2016
Firefighter Skott Rebello. BY ANGIE HILSMAN
Fire District No. 1's call firefighers Al DeMelo and Skott Rebello were doing equipment maintenance on July 19, including greasing the ladder on one of the trucks so it would unfold and collapse more efficiently.
Before taking a ride up in the bucket, DeMelo and Rebello had to use a built-in level—located in the back of the truck—to stabilize the vehicle on four feet that jut out from its body. The tower fully extends 90 feet, although Rebello didn't go that high up. Here's what he saw:
Firefighter Skott Rebello. BY ANGIE HILSMAN
Padanaram Harbor rests behind the Elm and Bridge Street intersection. BY ANGIE HILSMAN
From 60-feet high, DeMelo is barely visible at the rear of the truck. BY ANGIE HILSMAN
We circled him for you, just in case. BY ANGIE HILSMAN
Rebello had a complete view of the top of the Fire District No. 1 station, located at 10 Bridge Street. BY ANGIE HILSMAN
