The video below gives you the aerial view of a blaze which appeared massive today in London. The good news is that there was recently an access point built specifically fire firefighters to get to the roof. The other good news is that the blaze was primarily kept to the roof area and the internal structure was not affected.
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Video: 6 Alarm Apartment Fire in Fitchburg, MA
A 3rd alarm was requested on arrival after companies found heavy fire on the 5th floor and attic of the 5 sty apartments over commercial building. A 4th, 5th and 6th alarms were requested a short time later.
Read More »Amateur Videographer goes from Videoing to Laughing at Firefighters
I typically don't have a problem about people whipping out their phones. I just make sure they can take pictures of things they don't need to see. I cannot control them or what they do with it. As for this guy...I wish he would have just shut his mouth...I don't mind looking at videos of fires, but play by play from someone who doesn't have a clue about firefighting is unnecessary and unwelcome.
Read More »Early Video: Rural Firefighting at a Double Fatal House Fire
Consider the time it took firefighters to get to the station, response time, and time on scene before making entry and extinguishment. Do you think your department might have had a chance at getting to the victims while they were still viable victims?
Read More »Video Coverage: 125+ Firefighters Battle 8 Alarm Mill Fire in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
All 125 Woonsocket, Rhode Island firefightes are working a huge fire at a mill this evening. The large 4 story building caught fire Tuesday evening. Firefighters from nearby departments were also called in to help. Mutual aid departments from Bellingham and Blackstone in Massachusetts also responded.
Read More »I Caught a Job…The Fire Critic AND IronFiremen.com on Scene!
So there we were...Willie in command and loving it! Me paired up with Ladder 7 to go in and find the fire (my firefighter was on the hydrant and driver was pumping). AND...I got the nozzle! Happy Birthday to me!
Read More »San Francisco Firefighter Dies After Flashover: LODD Video, Audio, and Links
June 2, 2011 is a tragic day for San Francisco Firefighters. Lt. Vincent Perez was killed battling a blaze in the Diamond Heights area of San Francisco. Lt. Perez, 48, was a 21 year veteran of the fire service. Rest in Peace.
Read More »Brian Brush Live Tonight on Firefighter Netcast
Live tonight on the Firefighter Netcast Show will be our featured guest Brian Brush. Wed. June 1, 2011 at 9pm EST I like this guy! He is very involved in the NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb events, is a co-author on FireServiceWarrior.com, and tells it like it is.
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