Washington D.C. Firefighters Make Quick Work of House Fire

TheBravestOnline

Chief
Registered: 07/30/07
Posts: 1,674

Posted 11/02/10	Reply with quote #1

Washington D.C. Firefighters Make Quick Work of House Fire Click The Link Below To View The Video: http://www.thebravestonline.com/news.html?view=1&id=32952
Loading...

Engine3

Firefighter
Registered: 01/04/10
Posts: 86

Posted 11/03/10	Reply with quote #2

Really like the DCFD videos. Based on what I have seen from past videos I would have to say they are probably one of the top departments around in terms of tactics. My opinion of course. It looked like a good knock down just wish there was more of this video.
Loading...

Staysafe

Senior Bad Ass
Registered: 01/04/10
Posts: 537

Posted 11/03/10	Reply with quote #3

Not to change the subject.....but lake station is back and has made up for being dormant! Wait till ya see the recent Semi fire!!!!!!!! I'm sure you'll be scratching your head!
Loading...

agates1272

Senior Bad Ass
Registered: 03/06/09
Posts: 502

Posted 11/03/10	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by Staysafe Not to change the subject.....but lake station is back and has made up for being dormant! Wait till ya see the recent Semi fire!!!!!!!! I'm sure you'll be scratching your head! Link...Link....Link? __________________ GARBAGE MEN don't get excited when they see garbage because their job SUCKS!
Loading...

Buchanresq

Senor Bad Ass
Registered: 09/23/07
Posts: 700

Posted 11/03/10	Reply with quote #5

__________________ I Graduated From The Real World Fire Academy, My Degree Is In Street Smarts
Loading...

Staysafe

Senior Bad Ass
Registered: 01/04/10
Posts: 537

Posted 11/03/10	Reply with quote #6

Thanks buch......I'm not as computer literate as most
Loading...

rjd2051

Senior Bad Ass
Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 732

Posted 11/03/10	Reply with quote #7

Nice work on the porch, would have like to have seen more of the rest of the work. That lady dispatcher just kept talking and talking and talking. As for the Lake station vid..... Oh Myyyyyy. __________________ Yea, you're right, PPE is fer sissies
Loading...

Fire909

Registered: 06/23/10
Posts: 16

Posted 11/03/10	Reply with quote #8

WOW good to see a dept that lays in with fire showing. There was a sense of urgency on the fire ground too. Guys werent walking but moved at a quick pace. No hesitation on when and where to pull the line. They parked and immediately pulled a line and suited up. A ladder was being thrown within about a minute from the engine arriving. Awesome. These guys are aggressive and know how to fight fire. There was no hesitation. Everyone knew what there job was, without being told. Thats how a department should operate Nice Work DC
Loading...

belltexff

Firefighter
Registered: 04/09/10
Posts: 90

Posted 11/03/10	Reply with quote #9

Quick work by DCFD! About the Lake Station semi video... holy hell Batman! White helmet climbing an attic ladder into the rear of the truck with no pack while three firemen on air behind him feed hose up the back.... __________________ Teamwork - You would be surprised at what you can accomplish when you don't care who gets the credit.
Loading...

CalvertFD168

Bad Ass
Registered: 10/29/09
Posts: 155

Posted 11/04/10	Reply with quote #10

Off the top. 1. Great to see them establish a water supply 2. Good job on laying out the preconnect 3. PPE was spot on! 4. Looks like the 2nd in was getting a ladder ready for any S&R on the second floor that might need a way in (or out) 5. Nozzle man hit the fire on the porch so as to not leave anything behind him burning and then went inside... perfect! Looks like this crew is has "been there before". When I say that I mean that they are well drilled and experienced... Great job DCFD! __________________ GIG'EM AGGIES MOLON LABE!
Loading...

blafleur

Firefighter
Registered: 02/27/09
Posts: 96

Posted 11/04/10	Reply with quote #11

I've never seen a DC video that didn't kick butt. __________________ Bryan Lafleur "In today's America there is too much tact and too little courage". Maj Gene Duncan, USMC ret'd.
Loading...

blafleur

Firefighter
Registered: 02/27/09
Posts: 96

Posted 11/04/10	Reply with quote #12

Speaking of DC, anyone seen these videos? Great rescue footage on 1st 2 clips, 3rd is radio traffic. IC has great command presence and calmness, as do all companies. http://www.firefighternation.com/forum/topics/firefighters-rescue-occupants __________________ Bryan Lafleur "In today's America there is too much tact and too little courage". Maj Gene Duncan, USMC ret'd.
Loading...

thelurker

Firefighter
Registered: 10/24/07
Posts: 87

Posted 11/07/10	Reply with quote #13

I'm not sure about all the details and such, but in DC/NoVa/and Southern MD they lay hose and stretch handlines for all reported box alarms. it doesnt matter if fire is showing or not. I think that this is an amazingly brilliant tactic. Not only are your companies proficient with their hose deployment, thru repitition it becomes muscle memory. That means when it's the real deal, which seems to be the case pretty often down there, they can remove a potential Charlie Foxtrot from the simple act of laying hose. Now I don't know if DC runs 3" or 4" supply, but my cousin works in Fairfax County, VA (DC Suburbs) and they run 4" because they have to drop it and pick it up so often.
Loading...