I agree that this … I agree that this is one of the best examples of solid Engine Company Ops. I have shown this to our guys on a number of occasions. No hectic, scattered running around, just calm, cohesive and well though out attack. Big changes in smoke conditions on side A after the Truck opened up. Solid. All in under 5 minutes. Nice Engine. Is that a Ferrara? Great stuff brothers.
that house was … that house was about 50% involved by fire when they arrived on scene. in less than a minute they had the fire knocked down just super heated gases still in the atmosphere. prompt vertical ventilation finished off the rest of the problem. good job very impressive. and to the guy talking about water damage most of that water was turning into steam i bet they used under 1000 gallons.
The venturi nozzles … The venturi nozzles sucks!!! They use too much water. Fog nozzles use less which in turn creates less water damage and less of a live load in the structure. Awsome job gettin the job done though.
Why do people have … Why do people have to ruin these awesome videos by placing annoying music over the sound? I prefer to hear the actual sound that goes with the video… not some guy screaming words to a song.
WillaVance, keep in … WillaVance, keep in mind this is probably one of the largest homes(approx. 1,000sqft) in the 5th ward. They’re all Crack houses. The easiest house fires in the US are like this, even the weekest Volly department can make this look good.
i will admit….. … i will admit…..VERY SMOOTH….awesome knock down…i love watching a scene get cleaned like clock work…..unfortunately the nature of the beast, volunteer depts(like mine) dont run quite this smooth….great job hfd
WillaVance….the … WillaVance….the firefighter on the line is a paramedic. We like to refer to ourselves as “Advanced Firefighters”. Houston has rotation stations with crosstrained personnel. Old school is out!
firefighters who … firefighters who fight fires like this everyday make it look easy and fire fighters who do not, usually screw it up. Paramedics need to stay in the Band-Aid Buggy.
Well the front of … Well the front of the Engine says “Fifth Ward”, and the Fifth Ward is on the Northeast side of Downtown Houston. So my guess is somewere over there…
No, it wasn’t a … No, it wasn’t a practice burn. Just seemed that way cause it went so smooth. Having a Paramedic on the Nozzle probably helped out ALOT!
Station 19 C-shift
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I agree that this …
I agree that this is one of the best examples of solid Engine Company Ops. I have shown this to our guys on a number of occasions. No hectic, scattered running around, just calm, cohesive and well though out attack. Big changes in smoke conditions on side A after the Truck opened up. Solid. All in under 5 minutes. Nice Engine. Is that a Ferrara? Great stuff brothers.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
This is absolutely …
This is absolutely the BEST fire attack video I think I’ve ever seen.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
that house was …
that house was about 50% involved by fire when they arrived on scene. in less than a minute they had the fire knocked down just super heated gases still in the atmosphere. prompt vertical ventilation finished off the rest of the problem. good job very impressive. and to the guy talking about water damage most of that water was turning into steam i bet they used under 1000 gallons.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I use this video …
I use this video for training on how to do it right.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
what was the cause …
what was the cause of this fire?
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
the house is on …
the house is on fire! do you really think water damage is a concern right now?
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
The venturi nozzles …
The venturi nozzles sucks!!! They use too much water. Fog nozzles use less which in turn creates less water damage and less of a live load in the structure. Awsome job gettin the job done though.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
5 stars!! very nice …
5 stars!! very nice quick, agressive knock down, and getting quick ventalation
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
that was one of the …
that was one of the best knock downs i have ever seen great job medic!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Why do people have …
Why do people have to ruin these awesome videos by placing annoying music over the sound? I prefer to hear the actual sound that goes with the video… not some guy screaming words to a song.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
looks like a helmet …
looks like a helmet camera or a flashlight.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
At the 1:21 mark …
At the 1:21 mark you see a FF come into the frame. He has a big…something on his helmet. Anybody know what that is? Just curious.
~Deuce
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
hfd firefighters …
hfd firefighters get paramedic training and even full time paramedics are trained in some firefighting
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
This is, without a …
This is, without a doubt, my favoritest : ) video.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Nice knock down.
Nice knock down.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
yeah, and they got …
yeah, and they got the engine dirty too…
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
WillaVance, keep in …
WillaVance, keep in mind this is probably one of the largest homes(approx. 1,000sqft) in the 5th ward. They’re all Crack houses. The easiest house fires in the US are like this, even the weekest Volly department can make this look good.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
i will admit….. …
i will admit…..VERY SMOOTH….awesome knock down…i love watching a scene get cleaned like clock work…..unfortunately the nature of the beast, volunteer depts(like mine) dont run quite this smooth….great job hfd
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
WillaVance….the …
WillaVance….the firefighter on the line is a paramedic. We like to refer to ourselves as “Advanced Firefighters”. Houston has rotation stations with crosstrained personnel. Old school is out!
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
firefighters who …
firefighters who fight fires like this everyday make it look easy and fire fighters who do not, usually screw it up. Paramedics need to stay in the Band-Aid Buggy.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Well the front of …
Well the front of the Engine says “Fifth Ward”, and the Fifth Ward is on the Northeast side of Downtown Houston. So my guess is somewere over there…
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
wow u suck
wow u suck
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
That was faster …
That was faster attack than the other videos posted here. Good job.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Now don’t go …
Now don’t go getting a big head. You might not fit through the door. lol
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
No, it wasn’t a …
No, it wasn’t a practice burn. Just seemed that way cause it went so smooth. Having a Paramedic on the Nozzle probably helped out ALOT!