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On Friday, May 26, 2017, the San Antonio Fire Department laid to rest FF/EMT Scott Deem, L35-A, who was killed in the line of duty while performing search and rescue operations at a 4-Alarm commercial structure fire. Two other firefighters were injured in the blaze; one was released from the hospital and the other remains in stable, but critical condition.

Scott leaved behind a wife and two children with a third on the way.

Fire departments from across central Texas and firefighters from as far away as Canada came to pay their respects .

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San Antonio FD LODD funeral for FF Scott Deem

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San Antonio fire engine with band over the decal for a fallen firefighter

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San Antonio FD fire engine

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San Antonio FD LODD funeral for FF Scott Deem

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San Antonio FD LODD funeral for FF Scott Deem

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Vacant dwelling going throughout the 2nd floor on arrival @ MLK Jr. and Ferguson Rd. in San Antonio, TX 2/2/17. Battalion 6 reported a header from their firehouse 5 blocks away. Engine 9 dumped their monitor, and Ladder 9 utilized their ladder pipe for defensive ops. EN09, EN03, EN05, TK09, M09, EMSO-04, and BC06 were all on the ticket.

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vacant house on fire

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San Antonio firefighter at fire scene

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vacant house on fire

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San Antonio firefighter at fire scene

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San Antonio firefighter at fire scene

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San Antonio fire trucks on scene

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San Antonio firefighters at fire scene

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San Antonio firefighters at fire scene

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SAFD || ALERT 3 w/ COLLAPSED NOSE GEAR || Just after 1400hrs on Sunday, December 4th, an ALERT 3 was transmitted for an aircraft in distress at the San Antonio International Airport – with reports of a front landing gear malfunction.  The United Airlines flight was approximately 20 min out at when they declared an in-flight emergency, allowing plenty of time for the SAFD and SAPD apparatus to stage along the runway and at SAIA. The aircraft did a low flyover so that the tower could take a look at the problem, and it was observed that the landing gear was down, but not locked. As the aircraft touched down, the front gear collapsed.

Companies staged near the aircraft, as there was no fire, and started evacuating the 55 people on board. Only minor injuries were reported per an SAFD spokesperson.  Staged companies were released shortly after everyone was accounted for and off of the aircraft. A shuttle was called to shelter the passangers from the weather.

One runway was shut down due to the incident. At the height of the incident, 27 units were on scene including a full ARFF response, the Haz-Mat team, and a Rescue Task Force from 51’s  (There were too many companies spread out across the airport for me to accurately get a full apparatus run down)

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Oshkosh ARFF at San Antonio Airport

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United Airlines plane with collapsed nose gear in San Antonio

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United Airlines plane with collapsed nose gear in San Antonio

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SAFD || WORKING HOUSE FIRE || Late into the night, (11/20/16) at approx. 2145hrs, San Antonio FD companies were dispatched to the 2800 blk of Whisper View St on the city’s north side for a reported  structure fire. Engine Company 37 checked on scene with

“… really heavy, thick black smoke coming from the attic and garage. The homeowners are saying the fire’s in the garage. We’ll be pulling our preconnect. Command will be mobile.”

A working fire was declared bringing in a medic unit, EMS officer, and a mobile air compressor unit. Companies made quick work in the garage and attic utilizing every preconnect off of 37’s wagon, as well as both of their red lines. Early on during the fire, there were concerns for the companies inside as one of the preconnects had a significant hole in it.

Everyone that was home at the time of the incident made it out safely. Units stayed on scene for well over an hour and a half overhauling and getting their rigs back in service. Companies on the Box were EN37, EN31, EN43, TK37, M37, EMSO[spare], FSO, BC05, and MAC41.

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Firefighter silhouette at fire scene

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Firefighter silhouette at fire scene

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San Antonio FD battalion chief

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fire hose on the ground

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San Antonio Firefighter at pump panel

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San Antonio Firefighter pump operator

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SAFD || WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE || Saturday morning (11/19/16) right at shift change, units of the 2nd Battalion were alerted to a possible structure fire in the 5500 blk of Aspen Valley Dr on the city’s Southwest side. Engine Company 25 arrived on scene to find a one-story residential structure with very heavy fire and smoke coming from the garage. A quick attack on the fire kept it from spreading to the rest of the house.

Engine 36 and Truck 36 arrived on scene and secured a water supply, cut utilities, pulled additional handlines, and started the primary search as additional units were arriving. An additional engine, ladder, and medic were requested due to the possibility of the homeowners still being inside [per neighbors]. Battalion Chief 2 assumed command on arrival and ordered all companies out of the structure a short time later. They went defensive due to the amount of fire after finding out the homeowners were safe in a neighbors house.

Crews were able to knock down the bulk of the fire in the garage and transitioned into an offensive attack extinguishing the fire in the garage and the attic while finishing the primary search. The fire was declared out and under conrrol a short while later with an extensive overhaul ahead of them. Companies on the Box were EN25, EN36, EN44, EN33, TK36, TK33, M25, M[spare], EMSO-02, BC02, and MAC41.

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firefighters wash down the aftermath of attached garage fire

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San Antonio fire engine

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San Antonio firefighters after battling a house fire

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San Antonio fire trucks on scene

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fire department battalion chief in buggy with aide

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San Antonio firefighters after battling a house fire

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firefighters wash down the aftermath of attached garage fire

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house fire scene in San Antonio

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|| SAFD || Working Commercial Fire ||  Wednesday morning (11/16) at approx. 0512hrs, crews of the 1st Battalion were dispatched to the 2100 blk of N. St Mary’s Street for a reported structure fire, just north of downtown. Engine Co. 4 arrived to heavy fire and smoke through the roof of a one-story restaurant/bar with exposure problems on the Bravo/Charlie and Charlie/Delta corners. There were two condominium complexes under construction and in very close proximity to the fire building.

Command quickly requested an additional ladder due to the possibility of using aerial master streams for the amount of fire they were dealing with plus the exposure issue. First-due companies made quick work of the bulk of the fire with multiple red lines, pre-connects, and a 2.5′ line on the Charlie side. They battled  the fire for over an hour, going defensive for a brief time to knock down a large amount of fire on the outside of the Bravo side of the building. Crews remained on scene for well over 3 hours doing mop-up and overhaul operation.

The arson team, and K-9 dogs were called to the scene as the fire is currently under investigation. It was deemed suspious in nature. Crews on the Box were EN04, EN06, EN01, EN03, PL01, PL11, TK06, M06, EMSC01, FSO01, BC01, MAC39, and the Shift Commander.

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building fire in San Antonio

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building fire in San Antonio

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building fire in San Antonio

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building fire in San Antonio

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building fire in San Antonio

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San Antonio fire truck

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San Antonio fire truck

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SAFD || STRUCTURE FIRE || 2016.10.29 || Shortly after noon, crews from the 8th battalion were dispatched to the report of a structure fire in the 400 blk of Henry St on the city’s northwest side.

As units were in route, SAFD Central Dispatch advised the companies that they were starting to receive multiple calls reporting that flames were visible from a house off of Henry St. Engine Co. 15 checked on scene at the corner of Henry St. and 18th St with “…. a single-story, single-family structure with moderate smoke and fire on the Charle side. We’ll be pulling a preconnect and command will be mobile …” Engine 15 held the fire to the rear of the structure while Engine 10 laid a supply line, and Truck 8 vented the structure. Crews remained on scene close to an hour and a half doing salvage and overhaul operations. No injuries were reported. Companies on the box were EN10, EN15, EN08, TK08, EMSC2, M08, MAC39, and BC08.

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San Antonio fire truck

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San Antonio ambulance

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San Antonio fire truck

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San Antonio firefighters

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San Antonio firefighters

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San Antonio firefighters

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