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Comment by Rodger on April 17, 2008 at 12:33pm

ok, why do you call it a flash??
"The scientific definition of flashover states it is caused by the radiation feedback of heat. Heat from the growing fire is absorbed into the upper walls and contents of the room, heating up the combustible gases and furnishings to their auto-ignition temperature. This build up of heat in the room triggers flashover." from workingfire(dot)net

Comment by C.A.Pitre on April 4, 2008 at 10:05pm

If that'd been a backdraft, the firefighter breaking the glass would've been blown across the scene when the first air entered. Nice flashver...great vid altogether...

Comment by Kelly Saunders on April 4, 2008 at 6:01pm

My concern here is the lack of PPE some of the crew is not wearing including the guy who I assume is an Officer in the gray shirt. He is an accident waiting to happen wandering around on scene dressed lkie he is going golfing. Some real fine work by most of the crew though. They sounded the evacuation horns on the trucks like everyone is taught, their hose work was nice too.

Comment by Chuck Taylor on April 3, 2008 at 8:10pm

Yes but popping the window he is giving it oxygen, which causes a backdraft. A flashover can happen without a sudden burst of oxygen. He is actually reducing the heat which would prevent a flashover.

Comment by Chuck Taylor on April 3, 2008 at 6:02pm

To be honest isn't that a back draft, not a flashover.

Comment by Dick Norquist on April 2, 2008 at 8:04am

This is a good example why we all need to work as a team . This fire crew did a great job and i beleive this vidio should be used in training. Great job well done .