A compilation of my helmet cam videos during my year as a Gary Fireman. This is Steve Hilk's last video from Gary, Indiana. He is heading to Evanston to be a firefighter.
Read More »Helmet Camera Video: Gary, Indiana Garage Fire With Extension
Garage fire with minimal extension to the vacant house E-8, E-12, and Squad 3, Batt 8....200 Cleveland St...Sometime after 1 AM.
Read More »Helmet Cam: Gary, Indiana Cemetery Office Fire
Fire at the cemetery office and crematory at 45th and Harrison Street, Gary, IN.....July 2, 2013....Engine 5 responding from Merrillville station 4.
Read More »Raw Video: Heavy Smoke And Fire Showing at Gary, IN Store Front Fire and Truck 4 Starts On Fire
Crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1600 block of Broadway at approximately 1pm on 12-28-11. Crews reported a large header from quite a distance and a working fire was declared in a 25x60 2 story brick apartments over a store front.
Read More »Laid Off Gary, Indiana Firefighter Turns to Panhandling to Provide for his Family
I will admit it, I cannot stand panhandlers. It is illegal to panhandle where I live and that makes me happy. The reason why I cannot stand them is because typically they are unkempt and not pleasant to look at. Gary, Indiana has one of the most well dressed panhandlers. No, he is not wearing a tuxedo or even a suit. He is wearing his turnout gear and leather helmet. It is apparently very effective. He made $400 in just 4 hours on Sunday...that is $100 an hour. Not bad money. That is no way to live though.
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