Tag Archives: Fires

Helmet Cam Video: Calm Captain Takes Time to Instruct Rookie on First Interior Attack

Fire Shot with the New HD Firecam May 3rd 2015, Richmond California Engine Co. 67 Takes New Rookie Jessica Wraa in on one of her first interior attacks. Captain Marc Lucero, Jessica Wraa and Ben Faulkner make an interior attack on a garage fire on the south side of town. This was one of three fires the rookie had in three days. Fun part of this video is when the Truck Co loses their rubbish hook thru the hold while doing some roof work. We didn't complain to them just thanked them and used the tool!

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Don’t Miss Out – FlameFest 2015 Registration Closes April 30th

I'm getting all geared up for Flamefest 2015. I will be attending with my lovely Wife. If you haven't already signed up, you should look into this very unique event hosted by FirefighterWife.com. My wife, Becky, and I attended last year in Chicago and managed to form lasting friendships with other firefighters and their wives from across the Country. Trust me, this is an event you do not want to miss.

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CAN TURNOUT GEAR PROTECT US FROM CARCINOGENS?

Firefighters are potentially exposed to a wide range of dangerous particles through their work – some of which are carcinogens. As we see it, that’s a cause for concern – and it’s also something that European-based protective clothing manufacturer VIKING Life-saving Equipment is working on, too.

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Video: Transitional Blitz Attack in Portsmouth, VA

Engine 4, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Ladder 1, and Battlion1 were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 2000 block of Queen St. B1 arrived to find a two story residential structure with heavy fire showing from the second floor on the alpha side, and upgraded the call to a working fire bringing Engine 2, Battalion 2, Medic 4, EMS 2 and Rehab 1.

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