LAFD Sunset Plaza Drive Fire - September 2009

[25mfd]

The MAIN issue with running is the potential to fall and injure yourself to the point where you are unable to perform your duties.

That's where running becomes an issue.

But running and firefighting have ALWAYS been a married concept.

The turnouts,heavy tools and boots really make running a potentially dangerous proposition.

But is there a SAFE way to run on the fireground?

I do what's comfortable for me.

Can't very well do a carl lewis sprint but i can do a decent jog SAFELY.

[wrmclaren22]

Lets just say he wasnt running fast enough! Great Video!

[randallgage]

Great video! Cant get enough of the roof ops.

[PalaFDExplorer]

Hey grnkl115, I'm a fire explorer, we enjoy getting in on the action when we take a shift. I wish I was an LAFD explorer, ha-ha. It would have been so much fun to help on a major structure fire, but, my area is mostly medical or wild land. Us explorers are a great recourse on the fire ground, besides the fact we do it for free, it's great experience, and it gives us that rush, and we're helpful. It's what we'll be doing fore the rest of our lives, and separates firefighter material from non ff's

[billyfrmhill]

What rig is that exploror on in the opening seconds of the video?

[GoLAcityFD]

800 BLS Rescue Ambulance.

[FIRE4LIFE91]

love LAFD nice work...love the salvage!!! nice work guys

[grnkl115]

Explorer running on the fireground. Not a good idea.

[RobCurtisPhoto]

Explorer running on the fire ground.... a great idea! Pride, passion and enthusiasm are demonstrated by speed and efficiency on the fire ground! Not to mention... if your house was burning down...  would you want people to run... or walk... He was providing a service... for free! Thanks to the explorers!

[grnkl115]

I'm not Disrespecting the explorers, I am an explorer myself for Montebello Fire Department. I was taught that you are not suppose to run on the fireground. A firefighters pace is best. Running can cause an injury to yourself or others.

[velvetrevolverfan]

@grnkl115 Yeah I'm with you on this. I was an explorer too and I was also taught not to run on he fire ground because of injury. I'm not saying what he did was a bad thing, I'm just saying I don't think he should be running on the fire ground.

[grnkl115]

@velvetrevolverfan ---- Finally someone knows what i'm talking about. Thanks. What explorer post were you from?

[RobCurtisPhoto]

No offense taken! L.A. City firefighters run on the fire ground all the time.... Speed, consistent with safety. Time is always of the essence. They treat each person, house and business as if it were there own!

[grnkl115]

Well I was sharing what I was taught. Anyway, I really enjoy this video. Keep up the nice footage.

[BE3700]

@grnkl115 i was trained not to run in fire grounds too.but at least he got to go on that structure fire :)

[yehyehsoilwell]

Explorers are the best! 76's responded Cahuenga Pass

[GoLAcityFD]

LAFD explorers we are the best! nice video! keep up filming the LAFD and keep up the good work!

[happyhexa]

looks like an insurance set up to me--something very fishy...

[DTMRM8]

Ha I love spaghetti! 5:55

[mso3355]

Is that an explorer with the black helmet?

[ekone315]

yeah explorer