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Someone once said that a picture is worth a thousand words... the GALLERY SECTION purpose is to HELP US ALL THINK about how we operate. We clearly understand that some pictures DO NOT always show the entire scenario-and these pictures aren't here for entertainment-they are here to help us learn. We try to be careful when selecting the photos that you send us... however, on the other hand, if these photos provide insight to similar conditions that any FF may encounter, that picture may make a big difference moments later to another FF--and that's why this section is here. Consider sending us your CLOSE CALL photos with applicable to details to billyg@firefighterclosecalls.com.


Watering the Yard? Try the Fire

Friday, January 27, 2012  ...


   


 

NOT THAT SMART OF IDEA...

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Not very smart... no matter what kind of wire it is!

   


 

EXTREMELY CLOSE CALL CAPTURED IN RI

Friday, January 6, 2012  Thanks to Tom Carmody www.northeastfirephotos.smugmug.com for sharing his pictures and account of an extremely close call that he captured today in Pawtucket, RI.

Please make sure to visit Tom's site for his entire collection of photos.

For the first time in years, I was in the right place at the right time. Have to say it was the first time I thought I was watching two guys that were dying in front of my eyes but it ended fine with minor injuries. Members of Ladder 1 had finished opening the roof and were heading back to the ladder. On the way the roof burned out below them and they went with it. One guy rolled down the roof and miraculously came to a stop a foot from falling off the the top of the 3rd floor. The other guys leg went through the hole and he fought to get it out.

     
www.northeastfirephotos.smugmug.com

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Thomas Carmody Photos

Thomas Carmody Photos



 

GARY, IN READ THE SMOKE - FLASHOVER VIDEO

MABAS 21 YouTube Channel Video

Sunday, January 1, 2012  ...

   


 

WAY TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE CHIEF!

Friday, December 30, 2011  ...

   


 

POOR PPE AND A BOOSTER LINE? REALLY?

YouTube Video

Saturday, December 24, 2011  Some people just don't get it - SAD!

   


 

WHILE WE RESPECT THE PUB ED MESSAGE...

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  WEAR YOUR SCBA, FOLLOW 1403, etc etc - how many firefighters do we need to BURN UP before we get it?  DUH!!!

   


 

READ THE SMOKE!!!

Thursday, December 8, 2011  ...

     

Video 2

Video 1



 

Guess the Chief Just Doesn't "GET IT"

Thursday, December 8, 2011  ...

   


 

GARAGE FIRE? WHAT COULD THE HAZARSDS BE?

Thursday, December 8, 2011  ...

     



 

COLLAPSE VIDEOS FROM 2 PA FIRES

Monday, November 28, 2011  ...

     

11.26.11 - Multiple Alarms; North Manheim, PA

Cressona textile fire 11/26/11 wall collapse



 

Hey Remember Even During Overhaul - That Stuff WILL KILL YOU

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Any Questions? Check out www.FireSmoke.org

   


 

Box Truck On Fire Crashes Into Fire Engine

FireLine Video

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Thanks to our partners at www.FirefighterSpot.com for sharing this video with us. Firefighters in Athens, Arizona get into trouble with poor size-up and rig placement when the brakes go in a fully involved box truck fire.

 

   


 

WALL COLLAPSE CLOSE CALL AT STRUCTURE FIRE IN EAST ST. LOUIS, IL

HelmetCam Video

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Thanks to our partners at www.FireVideo.net for sharing this HelmetCam video of a wall collapse at a structure fire in East St. Louis, IL last week.  The collapse occurs around the 4:36 mark of the video!

   


 

HYDRANT LIFTS CAR INTO THE AIR

CNN Video

Wednesday, November 2, 2011  Video courtesy of CNN.com

   


 
 
 

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