Engine 116 on scene 1.5 story dwelling fire on 2nd floor. Crews make entry from front door with 2 lines. Truck 41 sets up on the D-side with their Truck. Truck 50 ladders the B-side […]
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Chicago Fire Department-Apartment Building Fire 78th & Cornell
CFD makes quick knockdown on a fire in a 3 story partially occupied apartment building,upon arrival fire was showing from rear of the building on the 3rd floor. Occupant knocked on many doors alerting other […]
Chicago Commercial Fire Backdraft Like Explosion
Chicago commercial fire close call video.
Chicago FD – Quinn Invents the Snorkel
A look at Chicago’s first Snorkels and Snorkel Squads Units from the 1960’s.
Chicago FD Backdraft Firefighter Close Call Video
On February 18, 2010 four firefighters were injured on the 4800 block of South Paulina Street. The above video captured a backdraft like explosion.
Chicago Vintage Firefighter Video With Flashover
Who doesn’t love old videos of fires? It seems like every old video is packed full of action…was there ever a fire that didn’t look epic? This video from 1996 is no different.
Firefighter Spot 