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Fire in Cambridge, Ontario – May 8, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 11, 2015
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May 8 2015 at 8 pm, Cambridge Ontario firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Beverly St. The building is boarded up and has had numerous arson fires over the years. Garbage and tires were set on fire in the building. Fire was knocked down in 10 minutes. Box 690 was on scene two hours, served 50 cold drinks.

Gary Dinkel

Box 690

firemen on scene at night

Gary Dinkel photo

firemen on scene at night

Gary Dinkel photo

American LaFrance TeleSqurt

Gary Dinkel photo

firemen on scene at night

Gary Dinkel photo

2-Alarm fire in Meriden, CT – May 9, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 10, 2015
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Meriden, Ct responded to 525 Crown St on 5/9/15 about noon for numerous calls reporting a building fire with people trapped and jumping. Due to the volume of calls and large column of smoke seen while responding, Car 3 struck the 2nd alarm before companies arrived.

On arrival members had heavy fire conditions in an apartment building. One civilian was found burned on the ground outside. I was told there was an explosion after members entered the building. Two members were also transported to the hospital, one having burns. Many mutual aid departments assisted at the scene and covering other calls. Later in the day Meriden had another working fire which was handled by mutual aid companies.

Stay safe,

Patrick Dooley

heavy fire through roof of apartment building

Patrick Dooley photo

heavy fire through roof of apartment building

Patrick Dooley photo

Seagrave fire truck at fire scene

Patrick Dooley photo

apartment building fire

Patrick Dooley photo

heavy fire through roof of apartment building

Patrick Dooley photo

E-ONE fire engine at fire scene

Patrick Dooley photo

police officers at fire scene

Patrick Dooley photo

Detroit firefighters at work – April 15, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 8, 2015
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this was a big miss … a well-involved vacant commercial dry cleaners at Plymouth and St Mary’s. There was a big header visible for the entire 30 minutes it took to get here … at rush hour.  It was a long run in heavy traffic. This must have been a real spectacle early on.

Detroit firefighters at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Detroit firefighters at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Detroit fire trucks at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fireman working elevated master stream

Steve Redick photo

Detroit firefighters at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Detroit Battalion Chief car

Steve Redick photo

Detroit fire trucks at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fireman working elevated master stream

Steve Redick photo

Detroit fire truck at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

fireman working elevated master stream

Steve Redick photo

Detroit fireman at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Detroit fire engine at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

 

Scrap yard fire in Cambridge, Ontario – May 5, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 7, 2015
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Cambridge Ontario dispatch received a 911 call from A&P Auto Wreckers at 2155 Main St reporting a fire on their property May 5 at 21:15. Four of the five Cambridge stations including the tanker were dispatched to the call on the east side of town bordering North Dumfries Township. P5 reported a thermal column as they left their Main Street fire hall approximately 1.5 miles from the wrecking yard, and asked for two additional tankers (North Dumfries Township). T

here are two large wrecking yards on the property and access to the fire was difficult. Once a gate was opened, workers on scene were asked to move scrap cars to allow A4 access to the fire. P5 set up for drafting while A4 dropped a supply line and set up for tower and hand line operations. Crews had to cut a 10 foot high fence to gain access to the scrap metal that was on fire. A large shed was their first priority to protect. Additional tankers were called from Breslau (Woolwich Township), and two tankers from Puslinch (Wellington County). Tankers filled up at a hydrant on Main St approximately a mile from the fire. Additional foam was brought in from Cambridge HQ. North Dumfries P4 with a full crew was dispatched at 22:15 for additional manpower.

It took over two hours to bring the fire under control. Once the main body of fire was knocked down, heavy equipment was used to break up the piles of metal to fully extinguish the fire. All mutual aid departments were released by 00:30, Cambridge kept a crew on scene for most of the night. Box 690 was on scene for three hours providing rehab.

Gary Dinkel, Box 690

night fire scene in Cambridge Ontario

Initial fire attack, protect exposure building on left, and keep the fire contained to the right. The second larger wrecking yard was just 20 feet from the fire. Gary Dinkel photo

 

fire engine drafting from portable tank at fire scene

Gary Dinkel photo

fire engine drafting from portable tank at fire scene

Gary Dinkel photo

fire engine drafting from portable tank at fire scene

Cambridge crews rehabbing at Rescue 1. Cool night, steam comes off one of the firefighters cooling down. Gary Dinkel photo

Puslinch fire department water tender

Puslinch 2,500 imperial gallon tanker. Gary Dinkel photo

fire engine drafting from portable tank at fire scene

Magnesium exploding. Gary Dinkel photo

fire engine drafting from portable tank at fire scene

Gary Dinkel photo

fire engine drafting from portable tank at fire scene

Gary Dinkel photo

night fire scene in Cambridge Ontario

Gary Dinkel photo

Canadian fire departmetn water tender

Gary Dinkel photo

fire engine drafting from portable tank at fire scene

Gary Dinkel photo

Chicago 5-11 Alarm at 1520 S Indiana – March 17, 1974

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 6, 2015
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Images and a map depicting a 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago at a cold storage warehouse that occurred 3/17/74.

information from historic 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago

Provided by Chuck Bleck

historic fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak collection

historic fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak collection

historic fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak collection

historic fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak collection

historic fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak collection

historic fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak collection

historic fire scene in Chicago

Eric Haak collection

information from historic 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago

map by Chuck Bleck

Large brush fire in Wellesley Township, Ontario, Canada – May 3, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 4, 2015
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The Wellesley Township FD – St Clements station was dispatched to a large field fire at 3811 Weimar Line May 3 at 13:00. The fire was called in by a Linwood firefighter riding his bike on the next road north of the fire. St Clements requested a full turnout from the Wellesley station while responding to the call. St Clements arrived to a fast moving fire, approximately 30 acres in size, and fire spreading quickly into heavy bush.

Command requested Linwood’s tanker and pumper to the scene, leaving their pumper in Linwood to cover the township.  Command requested Mutual Aid from Woolwich Township – St Jacobs station, asking for a tanker and their Argo and placing the St Jacobs station on standby in case of any other calls in Wellesley Township.

Wilmot Township – Baden station was also put on standby by command. The St Jacobs Argo just added a 90-gallon inflatable water tank and small high-pressure pump to the unit this week. Water was shuttled from Paradise Lake approximately 3 miles from the scene. Crews worked the fire for two and a half hours before declaring the fire under control. The St Clements pumper and Argo were on scene tending to hot spots until 16:20. Box 690 Canteen was on scene three hours providing rehab for the tired crews.

All photos by Gary Dinkel, Box 690

scene of large grass fire

Eastern flank of fire, fire has been contained, one hour into the call. Gary Dinkel photo

firemen draft from portable tanks

St. Clements pumper and tanker. Gary Dinkel photo

scene of large grass fire

The fire started in this unattended pile of brush being burned. Gary Dinkel photo

firemen draft from portable tanks

Wellesley aerial set up and provided a line to the western edge of the fire. Gary Dinkel photo

Thibault fire truck

Gary Dinkel photo

firemen with Argo all terrain vehicle

The Argo returning for water. Gary Dinkel photo

scene of large grass fire

Spot fires burning in brush approximately 1.5 hours into the call. Gary Dinkel photo

firemen draft from portable tanks

Gary Dinkel photo

scene of large grass fire

Fire jumps the line crated by a farm tractor moves into the next property. Gary Dinkel photo

fireman fills portable tank for remote fire

Firefighters fill the 90 Imperial gallon tank. Gary Dinkel photo

Canadian FD water tenders

Wellesley and Linwood’s 2,500 Imperial Gallon tankers (3,000 US). Gary Dinkel photo

Canadian FD water tender

First working fire for the new St. Jacobs 2,500-gallon tanker. Gary Dinkel photo