Posts Tagged: Obvious Rescues
Idaho Falls Working:
Video of Basement Fire with Trapped Occupant
Video shows what appears to be first arriving crew faced with a stuck and trapped occupant as well as a working fire. What would be your plan C? Or D, E and F?
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FDNY Medal Day Preview:
WTC and Burn Foundation Medal Winners
"There was no other option than to push our way up those stairs."
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Snohomish County Working:
Rescue Off Balcony
Okay, so this isn't someone straddling the window sill with that rich brownish, grayish smoke pulsing out over him, but imagine pulling up to this with just you, your driver and one firefighter in the back. What's your game-plan?
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Squad Co.18 Working (Again):
10-77 with People in the Windows
"If people are already on the ledge, it tells me it's already bad inside." Battalion Chief Ron Schmutzler.
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Alameda County Working: Rescue Company Helmet Cam Captures Rescues and More
Video from Rescue Officer answers critics about delay in getting water on the fire and shows that chasing kinks is everyone's job. Where is that firm benchmark that says you must have water on the fire by __ time?
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Tale of Two Fires, And One Big Question
You're damned if you die and a hero if you don't, right?
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“We’re just trying to do the best we can.”
Engine 42 Lieutenant Catches Boy and Provides Training Questions for Engine Companies
Lieutenant's catch helps us give you some valuable questions your engine company should try and answer - before the fire.
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Take a Window, Leave a Door.
Rescue at Ohio Hoarding Fire
Quick work keeps firefighters from having to haul victim back over piles toward doorway.
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Mamaroneck Working: Innovative Ladder Rescue
One in a third floor window ready to jump - or - Engines still carry ladders, don't they?
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