The accident almost couldn't have happened at a better location, operationally speaking, as SFO has one of the most state of the art CFR/ARFF divisions of the city fire department. 3 stations, one at midfield. 4 large CFR units, 3 of which are 4500 gallon units and one of which is a slightly "smaller" 3000 gallon unit, comprise the main CFR rigs. Additionally, the airport has a structure side used for standard calls of medical and fire nature in the terminal and around the airport, which can also back up the CFR side on aircraft calls. The structure side comprises 2 engine trucks, 1 ladder truck, and 2 light rescue trucks. Almost all of the whole force can be seen in the various photos (lime trucks), with backup engine and ladder companies from the city stations (red trucks). All things considered, it appears they did fine work at first look. Like anything, their own hotwash will hash out what went right/wrong for them, and any things they could've done better, if any.
