Newark's fire chief says his department did not have adequate training or equipment to deal with the flames and that dealing with cars filled with gas on a cargo ship is extremely difficult.
Newark Fire Chief Rufus Jackson said Newark firefighters had been trained to fight fires on cruise ships and other vessels that contain living quarters, but not one that carried vehicles.Steven McGill, Former Jersey City Fire Chief explained the situation:Three of those victims were members of the Newark Fire Department, and two from the Elizabeth Fire Dept. They were transported to University Hospital in Newark for treatment.No electric cars or hazardous cargo were on the ship.
During the press conference, Mayor Baraka said the city will be having "a long conversation" with the Port Authority about firefighting at the agency's locations.
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