We got were dispatched for a barn fire around 17:00hrs. On arrival we had heavy smoke pushing from second floor windows and decent smoke on the first floor, we named a defensive strategy. The OIC of our Wagon had the FFs stretch a 2.5 inch line and attack the fire defensively … [Read more...]
Our firefighters responded to a reported basement fire in a small single family dwelling. First arriving units found a well advancing fire that was auto extending out a rear basement window. The dwelling was becoming charged and conditions were worsening. A 1.75 handline was … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTER FALLS THROUGH THE STAIRS!…
WILLIAMSTOWN -4-22-04- A Second Street house was damaged by fire Wednesday evening as a volunteer firefighter experienced a close call while battling the blaze. The fire occurred at 312 Second St. in a residence behind the BP service station, said firefighters from the … [Read more...]
"I LOST MY HELMET AND I RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS!"
Dear FirefighterCloseCalls.com,IT happened on a working house fire a few years ago. I am not proud of what happened but after it happened it changed my thinking on a particular item. I used to wear my helmet like the "TOUGH" firefighters wear it with the chin strap clicked on the … [Read more...]