Today, I read an article from FireFighterToolbox.com about doing a horizontal cut instead of a v-cut. It makes sense. I will try it the next time I get a chance.
Read More »Helmet Cam: Tractor Trailer Wreck w/ Fire on Interstate 78
Rescue 2041 and Fire Police 2052 were dispatched with Western Salisbury Fire and Upper Saucon EMS to Interstate 78 for an MVA with rescue.
Read More »Dash Camera: Vehicle Fire at Stonebridge Apartments
At 6:49 Engine 14 was dispatched for an auto fire in the rear of Stonebridge Apartments. Deputy 14 arrived on scene with a contractor's vehicle well involved. Engine 14 arrived went in service with the front bumper line. Third District VFD
Read More »Close Call Video: Why We Wear Full Turnout Gear on Car Fires
Los Angeles Firefighter has close call with explosion at car fire caught on video. This is why we wear full PPE even on car fires. I don't think anything else needs to be said.
Read More »Amazing Video: Burning Vehicles Explode in Italy and Belgium
I have no clue as to how many vehicle fires I have run in my career. Not that it is a shit ton more than other firefighters, but my point is more that I have never seen a vehicle explode like either of the ones below. Maybe more common would be a tire exploding on a well involved car fire, but nothing like this.
Read More »Police Officer pulls a Man, A Woman, and Three Small Children From a Burning Car
The Police Officer had been chasing the vehicle when it flipped. Once the officer pulls up on the overturned vehicle he quickly pulls the fleeing suspect and several other occupants from the vehicle from the car. It is unclear when each person was pulled out, but it is clear that there is still at least one trapped after the fire starts getting out of control.
Read More »Unbelievable Video: Bystanders Rescue the Driver of a Burning Vehicle in Sherman Oaks, California
These people put their lives at risk to save this driver before firefighters arrive on scene. Great Job! I am not sure what happened before the cameras started rolling, but that is a hell of a lot of smoke and fire! 15-08-2010 , Sherman Oaks , California , USA Video shows a group of bystanders pulling a driver from a vintage car that caught fire in Sherman Oaks, California.
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