r/Firefighting • u/karazykid Karazy TX FF • Nov 17 '13

Armchair Quarterback Video - Week 3

This video popped up on my recom'd videos today and thought I would share it with everyone. This video is helmet cam footage of an apartment fire, and you can view it here. Please remember to stick to the rules, and keep your posts civil.

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u/CxArsenal Firefighter Nov 17 '13

I've seen this video a couple times. All in all there isn't much to critique about these guys, Truth be told I think they did a pretty good job. If I had to say something I would say the improper turnout with that guy not wearing his hood the proper way. But yet again I can kinda side with him, when you hear multiple victims screaming and the structure is fully involved your hood is the least of your worries. (Don't get me wrong, it's number 1 priority) but with the adrenaline pumping more and more and heart rate picking up, it's the small things that slip our minds.. Stay safe!

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u/turkfeberrary Career FF AZ Nov 18 '13

The hood thing confused me as I, and everyone I know, typically throws the hood on first or right after the pants. The post above says that they were coming from another call, so that may have been the issue.

We don't know how long the first engine was on scene, but it felt to me like it took a little longer than it should have to get supply set up, but if they had the info that there were people on the balcony it makes perfect sense not to leave a guy to hit the hydrant.

I think the biggest problems were that pile of spaghetti and the radio traffic, but all in all, they got the rescues, and knocked the fire down quickly. Damn fine job.