Although I didn't like them crawling around without a roof ladder, I think they did a great job. As usual, the SFD guys look like they know what's up.
The architecture suggests it was a church at one time, yes?
It depends on the number of calls the fire apparatus answers in its service time. Some last 20 or more years, while others may only last 5 to 10 years. A good fire department maintenance facility prolongs the life of the apparatus with scheduled servicing and quick repairs.
@zaffdoc Thanks zaffdoc. Yes I figured that old Lafrance would be in a museum or training facility by now. There are still some rural depts that still have them in service and are impecably maintained. Thanks for posting all your vid's. Its nice to see some of the older rigs back in the day...
@scotto40 >>>----> Our feelings can be hurt; you know. You have a lot of room to talk - Look where you are from - They are probably still pulling the rigs by hand.there! LOL
@archermo structure originally residential. it had been remodeled several other times, creating numerous levels of ceilings & attic. 1st in company made a swift interior attack on original site of the fire. However, it was difficult locating extension into the attic area. Ffs seen come on to the roof from attic, were attempting to get to the site of the fire in the attic. They were ordered out by the I.C. after Interior personnel made their way into the attic & attack form below the fire.
0:43 - Looks like the FD ordered refreshments... haha
oddballlw 11 months ago
at 1:17 i miss those old Shreveport Police Cars!
rancheres07 1 year ago
Although I didn't like them crawling around without a roof ladder, I think they did a great job. As usual, the SFD guys look like they know what's up.
The architecture suggests it was a church at one time, yes?
Another good video, Doc.
joemac356 1 year ago
looked like a backdraft waiting to happen
pmanson0624 1 year ago
somone should have did some vertical ventilation to this bilding to control the smoke conditions inside for the attack crew
SuperFirefighter9 1 year ago
What is with the bell?
JrFireFighter1544 2 years ago
that bell is the low air alarm on the old air tanks
AlleganyFFFilms 2 years ago
how long can a fire engine be in service? those rigs look like late 60's, early 70's
Fanik8 2 years ago 2
It depends on the number of calls the fire apparatus answers in its service time. Some last 20 or more years, while others may only last 5 to 10 years. A good fire department maintenance facility prolongs the life of the apparatus with scheduled servicing and quick repairs.
zaffdoc 2 years ago
my companies aerial piece has been in service since january of 1988 and still runnin like shes brand new its a pierce mfg ford c series
downtownfireman20 2 years ago
@zaffdoc Nice to see that older Lafrance still in operation.
coolsax64 1 year ago
@coolsax64 You do realize that this video was made in the mid 1990's. All the ALFs are long gone form the SFD.
zaffdoc 1 year ago
@zaffdoc Thanks zaffdoc. Yes I figured that old Lafrance would be in a museum or training facility by now. There are still some rural depts that still have them in service and are impecably maintained. Thanks for posting all your vid's. Its nice to see some of the older rigs back in the day...
coolsax64 1 year ago
@coolsax64 It is shreveport...they probably still have their horse drawn fire buggy still in service. LOL!
scotto40 1 year ago
@scotto40 >>>----> Our feelings can be hurt; you know. You have a lot of room to talk - Look where you are from - They are probably still pulling the rigs by hand.there! LOL
zaffdoc 1 year ago
@zaffdoc I loved your comment back to me. It made me smile.
scotto40 1 year ago
@scotto40 >>>---> That was what it was supposed to do.
zaffdoc 1 year ago
@Fanik8 zaffdoc is right, but I have seen brand new fire apps break down, and the ol man come out of retirement to save the day!
jamesff151 1 year ago
what's up with the guys coming out of the attic around the 6:38 mark?
archermo 2 years ago
@archermo structure originally residential. it had been remodeled several other times, creating numerous levels of ceilings & attic. 1st in company made a swift interior attack on original site of the fire. However, it was difficult locating extension into the attic area. Ffs seen come on to the roof from attic, were attempting to get to the site of the fire in the attic. They were ordered out by the I.C. after Interior personnel made their way into the attic & attack form below the fire.
Shrevechief 1 year ago
seams like back then they took fires a little more serious
Skankpronger 2 years ago
Here they still take them very seriously.
zaffdoc 2 years ago
Wow, Its amazing how much firefighting has changed. Good Video!
brettfirefighter129 2 years ago
Looks like they will need MORE reno's.
wrfire 2 years ago 2
Good coverage there Zaffdoc! Thanks!
Rtzee 3 years ago