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Indianapolis Working:
Helmet Cam Video, First-Due at Apartment Fire

By in Backstep Firefighter at May 17, 2013 at 11:27 am
A quick grab after arrival on the scene. Read More »

Jacksonville Working:
Helmet Cam Video from First-Due Nozzleman

By in Backstep Firefighter at May 15, 2013 at 10:39 am
We got us a house fire! Read More »

P.G. Working:
Pre-Arrival and First-In Videos of Lanham Fire

By in Backstep Firefighter at May 3, 2013 at 8:03 am
On the scene, side Alpha, fire showing. Read More »

Fire destroys Sharon home

By in South Carolina on Fire at March 17, 2013 at 10:12 am
SHARON - A fire ripped through a two-story home in Sharon on Saturday afternoon. At least 50 firefighters responded, battling the flames and wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour. (more...) Photo Gallery at SConFire Facebook! Read More »
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Carolina Forest fire has caused ‘significant loss,’ but is contained

By in South Carolina on Fire at March 16, 2013 at 7:16 pm
MYRTLE BEACH - A large fire in Carolina Forest is causing plumes of black smoke to billow into the sky this evening. Traffic in the area has backed up with drivers both trying to leave the area and slowing to watch the smoke. The State Forestry Commiss… Read More »
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Sharon, PA Working
Helmet Cam Video from Engine Officer

By in Backstep Firefighter at February 13, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Footage from the first due engine boss. Read More »

Kinks. Even a Buff Knows to Chase Them

By in Backstep Firefighter at January 31, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Not much more basic than this. Read More »

Historic Newberry Church Burns

By in South Carolina on Fire at January 10, 2013 at 8:10 am
Pomaria - Fire raged through a large granite church on Highway 773 near I-26. Newberry County FF's backed up by Lexington County FF's are working to put out the fire at the historic church.  Sheriff Lee Foster says the fire started j… Read More »

A New Years Resolution Mad Lib “On Firefighting”

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at January 3, 2013 at 2:48 pm
As firefighters, danger is a part of our job. Ignoring the danger or masking it with blanket statements & safety slogans will almost certainly result in a catastrophic reality check. Read More »

The Fireground is Like Loading a Dishwasher

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at October 12, 2012 at 9:53 am
There are as many ways to operate on the fireground as there are ways to load a dishwasher. Some require a little planning but result is streamlined operations and functional flexibility. Others rely on making the plan as you go and may require a little more work to get the job. Read More »

First Due Friday; Fire in Hell’s Kitchen… Literally (Video)

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at September 28, 2012 at 8:00 am
(VIDEO) You are on the first unit to arrive at this occupied multi-family/ taxpayer fire in NYC. Give us your SIZE-UP, CREW ASSIGNMENTS & RECEO VS considerations. Also, watch the fireground ops and share your constructive criticism. Enjoy! Read More »

First Due Friday; Decisions, Decisions

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at August 31, 2012 at 6:24 pm
You are first to arrive to find this heavily involved double wide mobile home. IS THIS A GO, NO-GO or SOMETHING ELSE? What are the ATTACK and RESCUE CONSIDERATIONS? Give us your SIZE-UP, CREW ASSIGNMENTS & RECEO VS considerations. Enjoy! Read More »

FF’s Sue District For Back Pay

By in South Carolina on Fire at August 5, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Fox Carolina GREENVILLE -- A group of firefighters who work for Parker Sewer and Fire District have sued their department claiming it owes them back pay.  The lawsuit was filed in Greenville County. Originally, four firefighters joined th… Read More »

Council Finds Home for New Station

By in South Carolina on Fire at August 5, 2012 at 6:14 pm
The Gazette GOOSE CREEK -- Goose Creek City Council members agreed to move forward with plans for building two new fire stations. This means city staff can draw plans and begin work with architectural firms.  The first station will be a new he… Read More »

FD Receives Much Needed Equipment Donations

By in South Carolina on Fire at August 5, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Mauldin Patch MAULDIN -- The South Greenville Fire Department received donations of tactical scuba diving gear on Tuesday from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.  In a ceremony at the Firehouse Subs restaurant on West Butle… Read More »

The Age Old Question,
from Boston Fire Gear

By in Backstep Firefighter at July 27, 2012 at 10:41 am
Let's see what caliber of responses we get from 'thinking firemen'. Read More »

Fire Leaves Two FFs with Minor Injuries

By in South Carolina on Fire at July 25, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Independent Mail ANDERSON -- A house fire at 1201 Trammell Road injured two Anderson City firefighters Monday night but they were safe at home Tuesday. Travis Poore, spokesman for the Anderson City Fire Department, said drywall hit one firefighter and a… Read More »

Plans for New Station Get Council Support

By in South Carolina on Fire at July 25, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Goose Creek Patch GOOSE CREEK -- The City of Goose Creek is moving ahead with early planning for a new headquarters fire station on a large city-owned lot adjacent to the public works building. The property is not far from the existing headquarters on B… Read More »

Firebomb Suspect Commits Suicide in Jail

By in South Carolina on Fire at July 23, 2012 at 8:34 pm
The State RICHLAND COUNTY -- A 25-year-old inmate of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center committed suicide Friday, Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Saturday.  Joshua L. Sullivan was in a cell by himself at the time of his death, Watts… Read More »

Victim Flown to Burn Center Following Fire

By in South Carolina on Fire at July 23, 2012 at 8:30 pm
SCNow.com DARLINGTON -- One person has been transported by helicopter after suffering injuries in a house fire Saturday afternoon.  Darlington firefighters responded around 5 p.m. to a report of a fire at 2512 Green Street Road, just off Lamar… Read More »

Man Dies in House Fire

By in South Carolina on Fire at July 23, 2012 at 8:26 pm
IndependentMail.com ANDERSON -- A 72-year-old Anderson County man died Friday when he went back into a burning house to find a fire extinguisher. An autopsy conducted Friday afternoon found that Charles Foehrenbach died of smoke inhalation, Anderson Cou… Read More »

First Due Friday; Heavy Fire Top Floor!

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at June 15, 2012 at 7:44 am
Use your knowledge of row/townhouse construction to tell us where the fire is and where it's going. What conditions can you expect in the hallway and/or stairs if interior doors are left open? Also, give us your SIZE-UP, CREW ASSIGNMENTS & RECEO VS considerations. Enjoy! Read More »

Mother and Children Displaced After Fire

By in South Carolina on Fire at June 13, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Herald Online ROCK HILL -- A Rock Hill woman and her three children are displaced after a kitchen fire destroyed their apartment on Flint Street Monday evening. Around 5:45 p.m., fire crews were called out to the three-unit apartment complex at 358… Read More »

Fire Destroys Lake House

By in South Carolina on Fire at June 13, 2012 at 9:53 pm
[caption id="attachment_6151" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Photo By: Kirk Brown"][/caption] Independent Mail.com TOWNVILLE -- A lake house in Townville was gutted by fire Tuesday morning. Flames were shooting through the roof of a h… Read More »

FD Dedicates New Trucks

By in South Carolina on Fire at June 13, 2012 at 9:49 pm
WCIV News 4 NORTH CHARLESTON -- The North Charleston Fire Department celebrated the arrival of some new equipment with a traditional wet down ceremony Monday. The department dedicated a new fire engine and a new heavy rescue truck at the fir… Read More »

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