Incredible Fire Conditions At A Gary Indiana House And Attached Garage Fire

While checking out a fire in Lake Station that I had missed a dark header was visible just south of Ridge Rd and I-65 then Gary toned out for a reported still alarm at 1331 East 50th Place. It was quite evident there was a working fire from where I was. Engine 5 being first on scene advised of a working fire in an attached garage to a 2 story frame dwelling. Thankfully there was a hydrant right by the fire and a water source was established. Multiple lines were stretched and the fire was brought under control without injuries. One exposure suffered damage and nobody was in the original fire building.

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[matthewpetkus]

Are you a firefightere?

[mabas21]

@matthewpetkus No I am not

[cripticgatekeep]

hey great video. I am just wondering do you have a scanner at your home or car or are you on the department?

[mabas21]

@cripticgatekeep I have a Motorola two way with a block on transmitting, has all the area departments programmed in

[P71CVPI07AZ]

9 years ago I got felony DUI. Can I be a fire fighter with that in my past ? I've changed my life don't drink, and I've had a valid DL with no violations for 5 years.

[mabas21]

@P71CVPI07AZ I honestly do not know, it all depends on the department and the state regulations. Every state has it own requirements and then the department has requirements. I would ask the administration at the fd if you are applying for an engineer job you may have a problem only because your the driver. I would definitely ask them first though

[gsw42489]

Deck gun right into the A/B exposure side, and 2 1/2 attack line at the garage would have put that sucker out real easy. Great footage! Around 3:35 and 4:15 I hear a pop, something in the garage go?

[choclibar]

This is a paid dept. and the first line thats pulled on a fire like this is a 1 3/4? Really???

[ohiosnowrider]

Don't fall victim to "the moth to candle syndrome." Take a quick second to think before acting. As the first in officer, your initial actions in the first few minutes will dictate the outcome and duration of the fire. AND FINALLY---ENFORCE THE WEARING OF PROPER PPE! There is no reason for a firefighter to be on walking around on the roof, positioning the line, and making entry into the second floor of the structure while not wearing his helmet! BE SAFE, AND EVERYONE GOES HOME!

[ohiosnowrider]

After darkening the fire down utilizing the fixed deck gun, smaller diameter attack lines can be deployed to extinguish any remaining fire. This video is a common example of the typical fire where crews relate to previous experience and habit. Firefighters can get so used to pulling the 1 3/4 inch line for a fire attack that it becomes automatic....even when it is probably not the most ideal choice. The location and the extent of the fire will dictated the tactics employed.

[ohiosnowrider]

A 2 1/2 inch line would have been ideal to provide exposure protection and fire attack--Big water for Big fire. Conserving the tank water until an adequate water supply can be established is key. However, if a continuous water supply can be established quickly, the first in officer might have utilized the fixed deck gun for a defensive attack on the structure while lines are positioned to provide for exposure protection. The deck gun can make quick work of the fire by darkening it down.

[ohiosnowrider]

The first in officer must remember basic tactical priorities like RECEO..Rescue, Exposures, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul. Due to the involvement of this structure, it is highly unlikely that a rescue would be needed due to the large volume of fire and the probable likely-hood of no viable victims. Exposure protection is therefore indicated, if a quick knock down of the fire utilizing the deck gun is not an option. Don't allow the fire to spread to the exposures.

[ohiosnowrider]

My thought is that the 1 3/4 inch line was pulled because that is probably the line that is always pulled by this department. The actions of the first arriving officer in the first few minutes will dictate the outcome of the fire. The crew's operating at this fire were lucky that the incident didn't escalate and involve the spread of fire to the B exposure or other exposures. If you are going to rely on tank water and small lines (if not utilizing your fixed deck gun) focus on the exposures.

[SerpentGirl21]

wow the car at 9:40. also props to people who do this for a living!! <3 you guys

[HyperFoxTails]

Thatb Fire Department dosen't save very many Houses now do they!

[firepower782]

@P71CVPI07AZ

Probably true most places won't hire anyone with a felony. If you've seriously changed your life,go talk to a lawyer about the chances of getting it expunged from your record. Depending on the judge you see, that could be a possibility.

[george196161]

@P71CVPI07AZ

You cannot be a firefighter anywhere that I know of with a felony

[Capt461]

@mabas21

Why ?