Helmet Cam Video: Firefighters Narrowly Escape Flashover during Search
Video Shot with GoPro Hero 4. June 16th 2015, Richmond California Engine Co. 67 Captain Marc Lucero arrive first on scene of a two story apartment building with a working fire on the second floor. Immediately told there was someone inside trapped Captain's Marc Lucero and Victor Bontempo perform a search with the rooms flash over and it is time to get out.
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This Event was truly a blessing to attend. In 16 years of firefighting I have been to many conferences, conventions, and gatherings of all sorts. I have seen our Brotherhood fired up about the job, but never seen a venue with spouses and significant others that were so fired up, supportive of their firefighter, and willing to dedicate the time.
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The Capt. Jim Spentex Fire Hood offers firefighters tremendous durability and a high level of protection against intense heat and flames.
Read More »Helmet Cam: Well Involved House Fire
Filmed with the FireCam Mini HD. Engine 1, Engine 2, and other Mutual Aid Companies responded to a 1 Alarm Residential Fire on 6/10/15. Engine 1 and Engine 2 arrived on location to find a single story single family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the "A" and "D" side. Crews attacked the fire with a combination offensive/defensive attack. Fire was contained to the front rooms and attic of the residence.
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I think if I had to give one word that separates us from MOST other professions/trades the answer would be just that...PASSION.
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Read More »Fire Service Blogging 101…What You Need To Know
Blogging is an excellent way of sharing ideas, training, education, and opinion to people interested in the topics you are passionate about. This article offers basic fundamental ideas for getting started and what blogging is all about.
Read More »Video: Beaching the Lawn at Apartment Fire in Bristol Township, PA
Bristol Township Police were on scene reporting smoke showing from an apartment. Third District Battalion 14 requested any apparatus who are not responding to be replaced due to the police report. Battalion 14 arrived on scene reporting a three story garden style apartment building with smoke showing. Levittown #2 Deputy 13 took interior and confirmed a working bedroom fire.
Read More »Video: Buffalo Firefighters Go Defensive on House Fire
Engine 3 on scene 2.5 story vacant dwelling - fire on 1st & 2nd floors. B-43 reports multiple small fires throughout structure and crews making interior attacks. Rescue1 reports fire fully involved in attic - Ladder 2 reports fire through vent hole in roof. B-56 orders everyone out for Defensive Ops with Emergency Head Count.
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We are told to wear PPE when fighting fire, but we have proof that we don't always We are told to eat healthy, but we have proof that we don't always We are told to risk a little to save a little, but we have proof that we risk a lot to save a little sometimes
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