Short clip from my helmet cam this morning (3rd working fire in 7 days). We arrived on scene with 5 on the Tower. First of all the weather outside was 5 degrees at the time of dispatch with a windchill of negative 10 degrees. This is a mutual aid area for us outside of the city, with this exact location being down a one lane road (no hydrants). Because of this tanker operations were set up to begin a water supply. Well for those of you who know how the weather works, freezing temperatures usually lead to freezing water.
Read More »Helmet Cam: Firefighters Rescue Women By Ground Ladder And Its Caught on Video
Company 408 Units operating on side charlie preforming a rescue from the third floor over portable ground ladders. This is what I love about helmet cameras. On a local level, firefighters rarely get the opportunity to show in vivid detail the risks we take to save lives. Great team effort. Great job Brothers.
Read More »Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Firefighters (2014 edition)
This years Christmas gifts list is coming out just in time. This year, I tried to focus on more affordable gift ideas than helmets and boots I have always had on the list in the past. There are still some higher dollar gifts, but most are within reason I think. . Take your time and look through them. If you are a firefighter, share this with your friends, family, and significant other!
Read More »Helmet Cam: Jackson, MS House Fire
Helmet camera video from a house fire in Jackson, MS. One firefighter was injured during the fire.
Read More »Helmet Cam: Roof Ops at PA House Fire
Helmet camera video from a 2 alarm house fire in Shenandoah, PA.
Read More »Close Call Helmet Cam: Firefighters Dodge Falling Power Lines at Carport Fire
Richmond Fire Department, California: A few minutes of our evening with a close call with some live electrical power lines on a little fire we had post Thanksgiving. Fire was contained to the car port with no loss to the residential portion of the structure. (detached car port) Richmond fire crews Engine 62 & 67 make a very quick knock down successfully and a avoid any injuries to any firefighter or citizens.
Read More »Helmet Cam: 3 Alarm Video from Sunbury, PA (2 Video)
Short clip of our arrival at a working dwelling fire in the city. We arrived on scene with 4 on the Tower as well as having Engine 561 right behind us. We immediately pulled a line off the truck to save an exposure on the delta side of the structure while Engine 561 stretched multiple lines to the bravo and charlie sides. (For those armchair QB's who are no doubt gonna talk about the water flow, the line was stretched instantly to save the exposure with the tank water and after 5" was connected then we drowned it and got adequate pressure on the line). No units went to the alpha side initially due to live wires being down and arching. In all the box went to 3 alarms (on scene and transfers).
Read More »Video: Condo Fire w/ 3 Rescues From Command Perspective
Three civilians are trapped in a condo with heavy fire. Peoria Fire, Phoenix Fire, Glendale Fire and Sun City Fire make a spectacular rescue and save.
Read More »Helmet Cam: House Fire in Jackson, Mississippi
Another quality helmet camera video from Jackson, Mississippi. This one as they move from interior to exterior operations.
Read More »Helmet Cam: Fully Involved Mobile Home
In the early morning hours of October 3, 2014, Marshall Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a report of a fully involved structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a mobile home with additional attached structures completely engulfed in flames. The occupant of the residence was able to make it out safely, but did sustain a few minor injuries.
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