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Chicago Fire Department – Everyone Goes Home – Watch and Share

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This video is from the Chicago Fire Department and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. It provides insight to some of what Chicago’s firefighters have been through dealing with Line of Duty Deaths (LODD’s), close calls, continuing to learn, and adjusting to change.

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I challenge you to watch this entire video. Then share the video with your Brother and Sister Firefighters.

  • YOU HAVE TO LEARN.
  • You have to train.
  • You have to be ready.
  • Wear your seatbelts.
  • Understand what you are doing and why you are doing it.

Some of the topics include seatbelt usage, situational awareness, health and wellness, calling a MAYDAY, PPE, and much more.

If you think you got some good reason for not wearing this or for not doing things the right way write it down. Because I need to read that to your widow. Cause I’m not going to know what to say. You say it for me. – Chicago Chief of Training Peter VanDorpe

If this video doesn’t make you sit and think about your job and how you do it, you just don’t get it.

Sincere thanks to CFD Commissioner Bob Hoff, the Chicago Fire Department, Chicago IAFF Local 2, and the entire crew at the NFFF especially Rob Maloney, director of this video, for a spectacular job.

Posted by on December 28, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Close Call, Command & Leadership, EMS Topics, Fire Prevention & Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Funding & Staffing, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, Mayday, Must Read, News, Rescues, Training, Training & Development, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mayday Audio: Firefighter Injured in Springfield, Pennsylvania Two Alarm House Fire

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This is the third of three Maydays I know of today.

This fire occurred in Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania around 6:30pm. A Mayday was transmitted after a firefighter fell through the floor. In the audio, it sounds like another firefighter fell through the floor, the news coverage only mentions one.

Photo from ABCLocal.com

The firefighters were inside looking for a person unaccounted for.

Listen to the audio below

ABCLocal.com:

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. – December 19, 2011 (WPVI) – A firefighter suffered non-life threatening injuries while battling a two-alarm house fire in Springfield, Delaware County.

It happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday along West Woodland Avenue.

Posted by on December 19, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, EMS Topics, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Mayday, News, Rescues, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Audio and Video: Mayday Called at Claymont, Delaware Townhouse Fire

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Claymont Fire Company was assisted by many other departments at a townhouse fire today. The fire went to 3 alarms before destroying the house.

During the fire, a Mayday was declared. Listen to the audio for what the firefighters encountered when they arrived and what actions they took once they got there. Of course, this is just the radio traffic…you never know what was said on scene and not on the radio.

The news report offered nothing on the Mayday, but it is captured in the audio below.

If you have been paying attention, this is the third Mayday of the day (that I know of). I posted the audio of the Mayday’s on The Fire Critic Facebook page where you will also find plenty of other stuff that doesn’t make it to the blog. Be sure to “like” us to keep up on what is going on.

Coverage of the FDNY Mayday from today is here.

Photo by Jennifer Corbett - The News Journal

DelawareOnline.com:

A three-alarm fire destroyed one townhome and damaged at least five others Monday afternoon in the Brandywine Hundred community of Ballymeade, officials said.

The fire broke out around 2:30 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Boxborough Drive, said Assistant. State Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio.

The home that caught fire collapsed into a pile of rubble. Before it did fire shot out of the top floor window to a home next to it and caused external damage to the roof and side of the home, Chionchio said.

Video is below, the audio of the Mayday is below that.

Posted by on December 19, 2011 • Filed under: EMS Topics, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Mayday, News, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Close Call Video: Two Lowell Firefighters Rescued at Church Fire After Mayday

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Two Lowell, Massachusetts firefighters had to be rescued by other firefighters when they began running out of air in the basement of a church fire. The firefighters outside quickly removed a window grate and removed both firefighters.

The fire occured at the Ste. Marie’s Church, part of Holy Family Parish and firefighters were trying to keep the fire from spreading to the basement.

“They were running low on air and they couldn’t find their way out,” Lemire said.

Firefighters from Engine 6, designated as a rapid-intervention team, rushed into the building, located their colleagues and pulled them out to safety. One engine at all fires is designated as RIT, and has no job at the fire except to be prepared if other firefighters get in trouble.

Lemire said neither firefighter was injured. From the Lowell Sun

The firefighters were treated at the scene. Video is below.

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Posted by on September 14, 2011 • Filed under: Close Call, EMS Topics, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Fires, Mayday, News, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

San Francisco Firefighter Dies After Flashover: LODD Video, Audio, and Links

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June 2, 2011 is a tragic day for San Francisco Firefighters. Lt. Vincent Perez was killed battling a blaze in the Diamond Heights area of San Francisco. Firefighter Anthony Valerio is fighting for his life in critical condition.

Firefighters were called to the fire at 133 Berkeley Way at about 10:45 a.m.

San Francisco Lt. Vincent Perez

Lt. Perez, 48, was a 21 year veteran of the fire service. Rest in Peace.

This is the first LODD in San Francisco since 2003.

Lt. Vincent Perez, 48, died trying to extinguish a fire at a four-story home in Diamond Heights. Anthony Valerio, 53, is in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital’s intensive care unit with severe burns. Read more: http://www.sfgate.com

“Our hearts are heavy as we are reminded of the sacrifices firefighters and their families make each day to keep our City safe,” [Mayor]Lee said. “Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the two injured firefighters and their families for a safe and speedy recovery.” Read more: http://www.sacbee.com

San Francisco Firefighter Anthony Valerio remains in critical condition.

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Posted by on June 3, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, EMS Topics, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Line of Duty, Major Incidents, Mayday, News, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mayday Audio: House Fire with Mayday and Extra Alarm Church Fire in Chicago

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On Saturday, Chicago firefighters battled an extra alarm fire at the New Life Temple Church of God in Chirst around 6 am.  On Sunday, Chicago firefighters battled a house fire with a mayday after a firefighter was briefly trapped in a collapsed stairwell. Audio below.

The 84 year old Church burned around 6 am on Saturday morning. The Church is located at 3540 West 15th Street. 125 firefighters responded to the fire. There were no reported injuries.

News coverage here and here

Two people, a woman and her grandson were injured along with a firefighter who was trapped in a stairwell after it collapsed prompting a mayday. The firefighter was only trapped briefly and the firefighter was not transported to the hospital.

News coverage here

Posted by on May 30, 2011 • Filed under: EMS Topics, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Mayday, News, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

LODD – Firefighter Dies After Mayday at 4 Alarm Apartment Fire in Baltimore County

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Update: 10:19 pm EST: Fallen Firefighter Identified. Firefighter Mark Falkenhan, 43, died after being injured at a 4 alarm apartment fire in Baltimore County.  Falkenhan had retired from Baltimore County as paramedic about five years ago and went to work for U.S. Secret Service and was a volunteer for Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company. Falkenhan was married and had two children.

All apologies for errors in information last night. I had misspelled the firefighters last name.

Update: 9:31 pm EST: There are confirmed reports that a Firefighter from the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Department has died as a result of injuries from this fire in Baltimore County.

The firefighter was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Towson, where he later died.

Update: 9:14 pm EST: There isn’t a lot of news on this fire yet…details are still emerging.

The fire was contained to one apartment building and was believed to have started on the second floor. Credit Doug Donovan SOURCE HERE

Four Alarms have been sounded for a fire at the Crossing apartment complex at 30 Dowling Circle in Baltimore County. The call came in around 7pm tonight.

A firefighter and two others have been transported to area hospitals for injuries sustained in the fire.

The firefighter was rescued by other firefighters after transmitting a Mayday.

Visit the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company online here

Visit the Baltimore County FD online here

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Here is a quick and glimpse of the scene via youtube

More video from earlier

Posted by on January 19, 2011 • Filed under: Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, Major Incidents, Mayday, News, Rescues, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mayday Audio: Buffalo Firefighters Injured After Falling Through Floor

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BuffaloNews.com:

Three Buffalo firefighters fell through the floor of a burning vacant house in the city’s East Delavan-Fillmore section Wednesday night, and two of them were injured and taken to the hospital, fire officials reported.

The injuries in the blaze at 145 Mohican Ave. were described by fire officials at the scene as “non-life-threatening.” The nature of the fire is being described as “suspicious.”

Firefighters responded to a call at 8:13 p.m. and arrived to find flames on the first and second floors at the front of the 2 1/2-story house.

The fire at 145 Mohican Ave. started on the first floor and did an estimated $20,000 in damage, according to officials. Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Posted by on December 31, 2010 • Filed under: Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Fires, Mayday, News, Rescues, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,