Albany Pine Bush firefighter shares experience fighting brush fire

Local firefighter describes Jennings Creek wildfire

Albany Pine Bush firefighter shares experience fighting brush fire A firefighter from the Albany Pine Bush fire station is sharing his experience fighting the large wildfire near the New York-New Jersey border. Tyler Briggs said he worked closely with DEC forest rangers. The fire has been challenging, but they have seen some success, according to Briggs.

A firefighter from the Albany Pine Bush fire station is sharing his experience fighting the large wildfire near the New York-New Jersey border.

Tyler Briggs said he worked closely with DEC forest rangers. The fire has been challenging, but they have seen some success, according to Briggs.

He said it is the biggest fire he’s ever battled and the weather and the steep, rocky terrain are among the challenges.

Briggs said the different agencies have been working together to build a fire line all around the perimeter of the fire.