2nd Alarm fire in Detroit

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Box Alarm fire in Detroit, MI – April 9, 2017

Posted by firescenesadmin on April 19, 2017
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On Sunday morning, April 9th, I had the great opportunity to shoot the Detroit Fire Department at work. I was driving down I94 at Van Dyke when a Box Alarm came in on Van Dyke just northwest of Mack. I arrived and got into position just before the first companies landed. The primary fire building was going throughout with the D side exposure heavily involved and the B side occupied going. The DFD did an incredible job of saving the occupied home under these intense conditions.

Engine 1 dumped their monitor to knock down the fire on the roof of the occupied while Engine 9 connected to a hydrant. Engine 1 then moved out of the way and tagged a hydrant down the block. Companies immediately made entry to the occupied exposure and stretched a line to that building’s attic. Hand lines were dropped to protect the occupied exposure and the first arriving truck directed an elevated stream on the same. When the primary fire building collapsed, the exterior wall fell outward onto the exterior of the occupied exposure. Even with this added obstacle, the exposure was still saved. It was good to witness the DFD do what they do best. Hope you enjoy the images.

Eric Haak

Detroit firefighters battle a house fire with a deck gun

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Detroit firefighter deploys deck gun at house fire

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Detroit firefighter deploys deck gun at house fire

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Detroit firefighters battle a house fire

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Detroit firefighters battle a house fire

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Detroit firefighters battle a house fire

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Detroit firefighters battle a house fire

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Detroit firefighters battle massive inferno

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silhouette of firefighters with massive inferno

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Detroit 2-Alarm commercial fire – April 28, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on June 2, 2015
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Detroit 2nd alarm Commercial Building 19161 Schaefer

04/28/15 Detroit, MI – Shortly before 7pm, this fire broke out in the Church of God in Christ. First-due companies noted that they could see it. Companies arrived and found fire through the roof of this two-story, commercial building. Chief Four transmitted a second alarm on the box. Companies went defensive and quickly knocked down the heavy fire.

Glenn Duda

fireman works from the tip of an aerial ladder

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Detroit fireman climbing aerial ladder with smoke and flames

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Detroit fireman climbing aerial ladder with smoke and flames

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Detroit ladder truck at commercial fire

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Commercial building fire in Detroit, MI – November 17, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 24, 2014
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Made a quick trip to Detroit early last week … extreme cold conditions with high winds. In three days we only made this one job. Commercial building, 8 mile rd & Stansbury. This appeared to be an occupied warehouse with some good fire in the rear. It took us about 15 minutes to make it in, just in time to see the fire begin to vent through the roof and the interior attack abandoned. The wind picked up as well. Two members crawled or staggered out of the building and collapsed right outside the door, apparently low on or out of air. They appeared to be in dire condition but once they got clear of the building and some fresh air they seemed to be ok, although I think they both went to the hospital later in the incident. I believe this was a very close call. I haven’t spoken to any DFD members but I would bet this was a case of conditions deteriorating rapidly and the members having difficulty climbing over debris and such to make their way out. At any rate, things seemed to have a good outcome. The fire became an exterior operation and they seemed to be plagued by water pressure issues as well as rig problems. As usual, the tenacity of the members prevailed and carried the day. I also have a video as well.

Steve Redick

 

commercial building fire at night

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commercial building fire at night

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commercial building fire at night

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commercial building fire at night

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commercial building fire at night

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commercial building fire at night

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firefighters escape from building fire

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firefighters escape from building fire

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commercial building fire at night

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commercial building fire at night

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heavy flames from a commercial building fire at night

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heavy flames from a commercial building fire at night

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heavy flames from a commercial building fire at night

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heavy flames from a commercial building fire at night

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heavy flames from a commercial building fire at night

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Detroit fire trucks at a commercial building fire at night

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Detroit commercial warehouse fire

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 20, 2014
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During one of many trips to Detroit we caught this fire in a vacant warehouse at Vinewood and Toledo.

Eng 10 arrived first and reported a four-story vacant, commercial building approximately 200X350 with heavy fire on the 3rd floor. Companies worked for approximately two hours to bring the fire under control using two platforms, one ladder pipe, and several handlines. They remained on-scene for over 24 hours.

15:31 Box Eng 10,27,33,8 Lad 8,22 Sqd 4 Chief 7

15:35 Haz-Mat Unit 1 and Unit 2 (Eng 10 reports polycarbons in bldg)

15:36 2nd Alarm 2nd Alarm b/o CHIEF 7 Eng 29,34 Lad 7,13 Sqd 2 Chief 5 and Car 203,201

huge warehouse fire in Detroit

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huge warehouse fire in Detroit

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huge warehouse fire in Detroit

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huge warehouse fire in Detroit

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huge warehouse fire in Detroit

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huge warehouse fire in Detroit

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Sutphen tower ladder in Detroit

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Detroit fire engine

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more photos at http://tulipano-firephotos.smugmug.com/DETROIT-FIRE-DEPT/10242006-Detroit-MI-2nd-Alm/

Detroit 2nd Alarm – July 9, 2014 (part 2)

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 15, 2014
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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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Detroit 2nd Alarm – July 9, 2014 (part 1)

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 12, 2014
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On Wednesday July 9th 2014, at aprox 0113 hours, Detroit 7th Battalion companies were dispatched to a reported commercial building fire at W Vernor & Hubbard. While enroute Squad 4 reported heavy smoke showing. Upon the arrival of Ladder 8 a working fire was found in two commercial buildings. Engine 27 arrived on the scene and stretched on the fire.

Central office dispatched an extra engine for manpower. Chief 7 arrived on the scene and established command and conducted a size up. Chief 7 then requested a 2nd alarm. Defensive operations were initiated. Ladder 8 and Ladder 7 were set up for elevated master stream operations. This fire was brought under control in after two hours and a total building collapse. Engines 27/33/34/39/1, Ladders 8/7, Squads 4/3, Chiefs 7/5, and Car 203 responded too this incident.

Photos by Dennis Walus © 2014

commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

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commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

The rest of the images from this incident can be seen at: http://www.detroitfiregroundimages.com/Fire-Scenes/Detroit-2nd-Alarm-W-Vernor/42791844_9gB64W#!i=3373411654&k=9VmfPcn