Emergency response United Airlines Flight 859
firefighting , rescue efforts initiated immediately, airport fire department understaffed , improperly equipped vehicles using 1940s. efforts further hampered delay in getting assistance firefighting facilities @ nearby airbase, , in city of denver.
it later found 7 months before crash faa inspector had ruled airport fire department deficient in emergency equipment, particularly water capacity, rate of discharge foam, etc.
the fire crews were, however, praised on personal level efforts.
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