Here is some early video of the JB’s General Store fire.
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Firefighters must realize the collapse danger of walls while operating at fires. No matter the construction, I assure you buildings can and will collapse after being attacked by fire. Hose streams can also assist in weakening walls or finishing them off after the affects of fire.
While operating on the scene, and more importantly when we arrive on scene we must place our apparatus out of the collapse zone and operate at a safe distance if a collapse were to occur. Parapet walls, cantilevered walls, fancy facades, awnings, and signs on the buildings all have a tendency to collapse or fall.
I just got finished reading the chapter on Michael Goff in “Last Alarm” by Jerry Laughlin. The book was published in 1986 and features 5 true stories about firefighters who died in the line of duty. Michael Goff, a Petersburg (VA) Sergeant was killed when a wall collapsed on him following an explosion at an apartment complex. The explosion also injured many firefighters, EMT’s, and civilians (some who had just been rescued).
Even if you are just beginning as a firefighter and have not had time to delve into building construction, you need to know the risks of collapse.
In the videos below, you will see a parapet wall collapse, a building collapse, and firefighters operating inside a 1 story residential after the roof has collapsed.
Parapet Wall Collapse in Brewster, Ohio
Building Collapse Collapse videos from large Pawtucket, Rhode Island mill fire.
Statter911 covered this video yesterday with an additional video and information on taking great video on scene of fires.
2 large fires that evening
More from STATter911 here and FireGeezer here on these two fires
Here is a bonus video of another fire in Brewster Ohio that they fought earlier in the evening
Firefighters inside after roof collapse
I must admit that I love fighting fire. However, it makes no sense at all to be inside this structure from my vantage point. That being said, maybe they saw something I didn’t. One thing is for sure, they don’t really do a lot of good in putting the fire out from the inside. I am not sure where this fire occurred.
Check out this video from Fort Worth Texas. The two guys on the line do quick work of knocking the fire down.
I would say textbook, but the textbook probably would have said to put the fire out by entering through the back/side door and pushing it out the front. In the video we cannot see all four sides.
Either way, I would have done the same thing as the guys in this video. In my department, had I gone around to a side or back door, another crew would have put it out by going in the front door.
You might remember me posting a video of Firefighters dancing to Poker Face by Lady GaGa back in August of 2009. The video was removed from Youtube, but then I found it again and added it back to the page. I have now taken the time to pick out some of the best firefighter dance videos.
Fire Daily posted one of the videos here (360 Burn Size-up of the Fire Web 3/2/2010) as I had hit on it a while back here.
The Top Ten Best and Funniest Firefighter Dance Videos…Enjoy!
10. Firefighter Dance
Description: the video starts out sllow but please watch all of it and rate and comments are welcome. i do not own any of the audio used and simply mixed together a few songs that sounded good with a few dj tools and myself and another fellow firefighter danced to it while another firefighter recorded it
9. Just Dance Lady GaGa Bunker Gear Dance
Description: With only 5 min of planning….Take 1…Action
8. Firefighters Got Rhythm
Description: Helping out the community
7. Firefighter Dance Video
Description: Some helicopter crewmembers take some time to develop some dance skills
6. Jake the dancing Fire Fighter
Description:
5. Newport Firefighters Doing Solja Boy
Description: four firefighters do soulja boy in front of their truck
4. The Firefighter Dance
Description: TRAINING BURN (since some thing he is neglecting his dutys)…Unprompted response after a firefighter sees the camera on him after fighting fire while training. But remember, after the work is done – nothing wrong with having a little fun. Be safe out there!
3. Fireman Pole Dance
Description: Fireman pole dancing on the fireman’s pole used to slide down to the fire engines from the upstairs floors. (with some unforseen consequences…)
2. Dancing Firefighter
Description: rookie firefighter paid to dance and man can he dance
1. Fire Fighters in Poker Face Music Video
Description: none
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