Posts Tagged: Fire Service
Video: Hot Dog…That Bitch is Gettin it!
Check out this short video of a response by Birmingham's Bravest to a vacant house fire around 1pm today (as best I can tell).
The video includes a train passing by right in front of the apparatus.
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Video: Pike House at Louisiana Tech…Roof Collapse, Backdraft, or Smoke Explosion?
Parker said the blaze caused the collapse of the roof, which sent a plume of fire and smoke into the air, and caused some area residents to believe an explosion rocked the house when it was simply the collapsing structure.
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Video: Just How Fast Does Fire Spread? Watch this Fire Grow Pretty Quick
I am not sure where this video is from, but I thought it was intriguing as to how fast the fire spreads engulfing the lower floor of this apartment complex.
Is that a booster line? The first line off? Maybe that is how they roll...
What line would you pull first?
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Video: Ocean City, NJ House Fire
This is a video of a house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey. The house is well off when firefighters arrive. One firefighter was injured (heat related injury). The fire occurred on Morningside Road.
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Helmet Cam Video – Interior and Exterior Attack on Large SFD
This fire was in Jacksonville, Florida on May 14, 2012 on Cinancy Street. The fire was captured on film by a helmet camera and shared by FDCam.com.
You just can't win them all can you?
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Fire Chief Plans to Bill “Idiots” After Rescue…Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
I have no problem with the Fire Chief speaking out publicly and referring to these students as idiots. I think it is a teaching moment for other future idiots. It is a public service.
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Kill The Flashover
Transitional attack is something you might see in our department, but you probably wouldn't hear anyone using the terminology "Transitional Attack". It would merely be a case of cooling the fire prior to heading inside if needed.
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Video of Roof Vent…Suit Up Before You go Up!
Video info: A house located at 338 Derrick Avenue in South Union Township was heavily damaged by fire Wednesday night. The flames were reported about 9 p.m. with South Union, Hopwood and Uniontown firefighters responding to battle the fire.
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Video: Waterfront Home Under Construction Burns on Lake Ontario
This house fire occurred today around 1pm in the Stoney Creek area of Ontario, Canada. The home was under construction when workers noticed a small fire. In looking at the video it appears as though the "small fire" was much bigger when firefighters arrived!
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Video: Sneak Peek of the Tucson Women’s Firefighter Calendar Shoot
Next year looks promising though. Oh, and please be patient. I will let you all know when the Fire Critic has completed his transformation and his "calendar 6 pack" is ready for the limelight!
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Helmet Cam – Jacksonville Florida House Fire
Here is another helmet camera video. This one states it is fresh from yesterday morning at 4:30am in Jacksonville, Florida. This footage was taken using the FDCam.com camera.
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Can a Model Handle FDNY Training?
These FDNY guys have all the fun! This is from Woman v. Workout Ep. 3 and titled "Can a Model Handle FDNY Training?".
I think she did a pretty decent job. What is interesting for me is seeing a bunch of the stuff at "The Rock" being used. There weren't any recruits there when I have been there.
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Three Funny Firefighter Commercials Worth Watching
I have posted several firefighter commercials in the past. Most of them have been pretty good. Here are three more that I think are worth watching. A Margarita recipe, a Dirty Firefighter, and one that might hit home with current pension reform practices.
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A Friend of a Friend is a Friend of Mine…I’ll help out!
Instead of me adding my two cents and a call to action on account of what is in that post, I will simply as you to
Read this post on Life Under the Lights
Then send in a patch if you can.
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A Couple of Great Deals and A Grant Submission Opportunity
Two great deals on Daily911Deals.com and enter a video to win a grant from the National Firefighters Endowment.
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FDIC Wrapup Part V – An “Owning the Job” lesson at FDIC
Chief Steve Kraft spoke in a keynote at FDIC (video below). I didn't get to see it in person, but Jonah Smith shared it on The Hose Jockey. In it, Chief talks about looking at yourself, not others. It is a motivational speech and hits the mark. I think everyone will be able to get something out of it.
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FDIC Wrapup IV – It’s All About You
What I am trying to say is that Fire Critic wouldn't be anything without you guys. I wouldn't have half the content I have and I wouldn't have any readers...no, I haven't been drinking. I am serious. And I hope that message is felt when we meet in person or chat online.
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Best of the Rest – FDIC Wrapup, Bloggers at FDIC, Squirrel Pager Reports, and more!
FDIC was a blast. I will probably write some more about our week there in the next couple of days. Someone mentioned to me that the fire blogs were quiet with so many of us at FDIC...I think I am making up for that now.
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FDIC Wrapup Part II – Climbing 110 Stories
This past climb, I carried the cards of Firefighter Andrew A. Fredericks (squad 18) and Firefighter Ruben D. Correa (engine 74).
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Best of the Rest – Lt. Richard Nappi, FDIC, Stair Climb, Raising Ladders, TETS, and More!
Wednesday, Willie, Andrew, Mike, and I are heading out for FDIC. Look for a maroon mini-van with license plates "FLEITZ" on it travelling West. The one time family mini-van, grocery getter, and all around Griswaldish hoopty has been recommissioned as the touring van for Willie and I. Beyond that, I occasionally find myself driving it over my truck to and from work.
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The 2012 Itinerary for FDIC. Indianapolis here we come!
This is our itinerary for FDIC 2012. We will be up and about for most of the time. Willie and I don't sleep much during FDIC. We are up early and in bed late.
I will update the itinerary as we add to our events!
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Video: 17 FDNY Firefighters Injured in Fast Moving 4 Alarm Fire in the Bronx. 200 FF’s on Scene
Seventeen Firefighters were injured in a fast moving fire in the Bronx today. The fire swept through 4 buildings and went to 4 alarms bringing 200 firefighters to the scene. Two of the firefighters were injured when the ceiling collapsed on them.
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Perfect Alignment
Deep down inside, we might say to ourselves, "That could never happen here." Or we feel it coming up and we suppress it, because we know, if we were ever to actually verbalize that, it WOULD happen.
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Close Call? You be the Judge…Video: Firefighters Feel the Heat Venting the Roof in Uxbridge, MA
The video states: The 4 alarm fire was in Uxbridge, MA on Kasey Court shortly before 7:30pm on April 10, 2012. The original call came in as a grill on fire but when firefighters arrived, the fire had extended to the house.
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Early Video: Bexar County House Fire and Possible Arsonist is Dimed out by Neighbors
This is a unique video. The video is very clear, videoed by a frantic neighbor, and shows pre-arrival fire spread. What is also pretty neat is how the single engine gets some serious work done before others show up...and on tank water!
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