Bristol,VA house fire

house fire on dunlap st bristol,va 5-5-09

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[thunderirc]

most of the flames were at the back of the house... were the fire was initially started people in the area are calling it arson. it sparked again this morning 5-6-09 and fire trucks were sent to the scene again.

[Thatuptownguy]

why would the chief park in front of the house lol

[tjohnzvamm]

I mean that thangs goin bad back there rafters and eeerythingang......lol@ the accent.

[nsrailfann4life91]

@mdcplnyou Valid point indeed, however, wind was a factor in that decision. If you look closely, you will see that the rear window on left side is open probably because the fire blew it out so it had vented itself a little bit, but not enough. The smoke was coming out the eaves pretty quick. It had a great amount flow behind it which means that ventilating before entry would've been a good idea and indicates that the fire is burning it's fuel pretty rapidly and hot.

[youjacqueline]

how did it happen?

[phirephighter]

Alot of great points had been made so i won't beat a dead horse.... Something that we all need to work on is the coordinated attack. Second due companies regardless of designation, can assist the first team with ventilation. One guy with a hook can do a sizeup of the entire structure and ventilate the appropriate places. Ladders must be thrown and can also be used as a vent tool to the window where it will be placed. South or North, good principles are good principles. Stay safe brothers.

[gdwag01]

Kingtown!!!!!! What a crappy neighborhood

[pedalinmedic]

I suggest you use it for the same, if you do it will only benefit the public you serve.

Incidentally, I know this department well - My brother is on the job @ BVFD and he was on that run.

Sincerely,

Brandon Roark

[pedalinmedic]

Stretching a line, positioning apparatus, throwing ladders, doing searches, forcible entry, ventilation, size-up (etc.) are all things that should be second nature to each and every fireman, no excuses! I hold the fire service to a high standard and I hold its members to a high standards.

This video offers numerous teachable moments, and this video has already found its way into my digital files that I use in the classroom.