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Video- Detroit's 9th Fire in One Hour!
Some background of this incident and some of the things people will notice:
- According to the description, this was the 9th arson fire in THIS NEIGHBORHOOD in ONE HOUR.
- The minimal use of SCBA. According to the comments, these crews had run FOUR fires continuously and their was no more air available when this fire was dispatched.
- The Officer at the exposure performing "Das Boot" forcible entry. Remember, bringing a tool (especially a Halligan or set of irons) can accomplish in one try what his boot took four. This will hold true in MOST residential setting barring any security "surprises".
- The initial rig placement w/ the truck front and center
- The flawless layout of the notorious "Detroit Bundle" AND an exposure line from the first Engine, putting two lines in service simultaneously
- The immediate attention given to the exposure (both residences) despite heavy fire from the main dwelling. No one had "moth to the flame". Granted in Detroit, I'm sure they're pretty much past that stage.
- As a result of the above, very quick knockdown of both the exposures and the main dwelling fire
- An overall very professional operation by some of the hardest working fireman in the country. Great job.
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Comment by SAFE Firefighter on October 7, 2011 at 6:11pm
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Jason, thanks for the comments. My first instinct was also to wonder where the SCBA was, why the chief was working, etc. However, as I read the description on YouTube and realized that this was the 4th consecutive fire for these crews, I asked myself "what air supply, manpower, Command, RIC, etc would my FD have?" My answer would be NONE!
That being said and from what I could tell, I thought they did a hell of a job controlling these fire(s). I didn't feel that anyone particularly "overcommitted" themselves into serious IDLH atmospheres. Nobody but the DFD can tell you if they considered the points you brought up, however I agree that all of your points should be considered by the IC at every fire. Thanks again.
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Comment by Pararescue on October 7, 2011 at 10:13am
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This is a great video of things not to do at a fire. Put some freakin air on! Chief, do you have turn outs???? FAST??? Accountability?
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