An Arkansas Fire Engine from Quail Creek was involved in an accident. It is reported the driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
FDNY Firefighters went to work on a 6 Alarm Fire in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY on August 1, 2008. The fire took palce on 57 Lincoln Road between Washington Avenue and Bedford Avenue. Early reports place fire in the cockloft of a 6 story brick "H" type occupied multiple dwelling.
First Due Units
Engs. 249, 248
Lads. 113, 132
Batt. 41
TowerLadder 105 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Engs. 240, 219
Rescue Co. #2
Squad Co. #1
Batt. 48
Division 15
This video features a propane training session in which the propane ignites unexpectedly. People laugh in the crowd, but I am not laughing at this potentially severe close call explosion. Take this job seriously fellow firefighters.
Watch carefully as the firefighter with the nozzle works his way around the dwelling on fire. As he opens the nozzle it seems as though there is too much pressure to handle alone. The pressure knocks the firefighter on his back.
Philly firefighters went to work on an "All Hands" fire at 1536 W. Tioga road in Philadelphia, PA. Early reports place heavy fire on the first floor with extension.
Date/Time:
Monday, July 28, 2008, 4:20 am
Address:
1536 W. Tioga
Philadelphia, PA
Philly firefighters went to work on a dwelling fire at 1700 Blk of Annin in Philadelphia, PA on July 30, 2008. Early reports place heavy fire on the first floor and heavy smoke coming from the 2nd floor.
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