Two Alarm Structure fire Newark New Jersey 01-06-11

Two-alarm structure fire 55 Hazelwood Avenue in Newark, New Jersey on January 6, 2011. Some good video shot by "All Hands Working"


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Just Another Day in EMS

Just Another Day in EMS

    I delivered a baby on the ambulance gurney;
    I baptized a newborn whose life ended before it began.

    I hugged a frightened child;
    I was kissed by an intoxicated old man.

    I held the hand of a teenage girl as she delivered a 3-pound baby;
    I listened to the mournful squeak of a stretcher being wheeled to the morgue.

    I gently stroked the fragile hand of a 102-year-old woman;
    I hesitated at the outreached hand of a 300-pound prisoner in handcuffs.

    I trudged for 10-hours in my boots;
    I had a teenager vomit on those same boots.

    I rubbed the feverish body of a 14-year-old cancer patient;
    I cradled the ice-cold hand of a child hit by a car.
    I was referred to as “an angel of mercy”;
    I was called every four-letter word in the book.

    I always see fear in people’s eyes;
    I never see joy or relief.

    I listened to a tormented voice pleading for the preservation of life;
    I heard the threatening words of one bent on self-destruction.

    I spoke with a girl who was hoping she had the flu, not a pregnancy;
    I see innocent people killed or hurt by a drunk driver, and the drunk driver is never hurt.

    I marveled at the genius of a cardiologist;
    I saw a 12-year-old boy who shot himself in the head, and the gun was still loaded at his feet.

    I talked in circles with a schizophrenic person;
    I was horrified at the battered body of a child whose parents were incapable of love.
    I gazed at a horribly burned body;
    I shuddered at a cold water drowning.

    I see women beaten up by their spouses, but they never press charges;
    I walk into houses and do CPR with the family watching over my shoulder in tears.

    I arrive at serious auto accidents and the first words I hear are, “Am I going to die?”
    I found out later they did die.

    I listen to the repeated question, “Why?” from a family devastated by death;
    I search my soul for the answers to their question.


This is just another day in EMS


Derek Perry, EMT-I
Foothill Ambulance Co.
Sacramento, CA

I Wish You Could

This was found on the internet.....It is worth the read and it is so very true!

I Wish You Could

I wish you could see the sadness of a business man as his livelihood goes up in flames or that family returning home, only to find their house and belongings damaged or destroyed.

I wish you could know what it is to search a burning bedroom for trapped children, flames rolling above your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen beneath you burns.

I wish you could comprehend a wife’s horror at 3 A.M. as I check her husband of forty years for a pulse and find none. I start CPR anyway, hoping against hope to bring him back, knowing intuitively it is to late. But wanting his wife and family to know everything possible was done.

I wish you could know the unique smell of burning insulation, the taste of soot-filled mucus, the feeling of intense heat through your turnout gear, the sound of flames crackling, and the eeriness of being able to see absolutely nothing in dense smoke “Sensations that I have become too familiar with.”

I wish you could understand how it feels to go to school in the morning after having spent most of the night, hot and soaking wet at a multiple alarm fire.

I wish you could read my mind as I respond to a building fire, ’Is this a false alarm or a working, breathing fire? How is the building constructed? What hazards await me? Is anyone trapped?’ or to an EMS call, ‘What is wrong with the patient? Is it minor or life threatening? Is the caller really in distress or is he waiting for us with a 2x4 or a gun?’

I wish you could be in the emergency room as the doctor pronounces dead the beautiful little five-year old girl that I have been trying to save during the past twenty-five minutes, who will never go on her first date or say the words “I love you Mommy!” again.

I wish you could know the frustration I feel in the cab of the engine, the driver with his foot pressing down hard on the pedal, my arm tugging again and again at the air horn chain, as you fail to yield right-of-way at an intersection or in traffic. When you need us, however, your first comment upon our arrival will be “It took you forever to get here!”

I wish you could read my thoughts as I help extricate a girl of teenage years from the mangled remains of her automobile, “what if this were my sister, my girlfriend, or a friend? What were her parents’ reactions going to be as they open the door to find a police officer, HAT IN HAND?’

I wish you could know how it feels to walk in the back door and greet my parents and family, not having the heart to tell them that you nearly did not come home from this last call.

I wish you could feel my hurt as people orally, and sometimes physically, abuse us or belittle what I do, or as they express their attitudes of, “It will never happen to me.”

I wish you could realize the physical, emotional, and mental drain of missed meals, lost sleep and forgone social activities, in addition to all the tragedy my eyes have viewed.

I wish you could know the brotherhood and self satisfaction of helping save a life or preserving someone’s property, of being there in times of crisis, or creating order from total CHAOS.

I wish you could understand what it feels like to have a little boy tugging on your arm and asking, “Is my mommy O.K.?” Not even being able to look in his eyes without tears falling from your own and not knowing what to say. Or to have to hold back a longtime friend who watches his buddy having rescue breathing done on him as they take him away in the ambulance. You knowing all along he did not have his seat belt on—sensations that I have become too familiar.

Unless you have lived this kind of life, you will never truly understand or appreciate who I am, what we are, or what our job really means to us.

I Wish You Could!

Asbestos exposure to firefighters what you need to know

Instinct. Training. Adrenaline. Three things no firefighter can live without. It’s not an easy balance to maintain and not many can actually manage all three, at least not the way firefighters can. But there’s one more thing that these heroes need to juggle: health. Every time a firefighter steps into a blazing building, they put more at risk than they may realize.


In older homes, builders used a mineral called asbestos in dry wall and insulation. Though the mineral is fire-resistant, when disturbed or exposed to extremely harsh conditions, fibers become airborne.


When firefighters breathe these in, they become susceptible to a deadly lung cancer: mesothelioma.  Mesothelioma symptoms include shortness of breath and heaviness in the chest area.  These can be subtle and are very often latent for up to 50 years. The greatest danger of mesothelioma is that its generally misdiagnosed, confused with more common, more treatable illnesses.


The government has taken measures to protect our heroes from asbestos exposure. Organizations like the AFL-CIO are rallying behind those who have already been exposed to asbestos and have contracted mesothelioma.


So what can you do to prevent these health risks? Find out more about asbestos exposure and the symptoms of mesothelioma, especially if you or someone you know has been in the business of fighting fires for a while. Search the web; ask a doctor; visit a library. There are resources designed to provide us find what we need to know.


They’ve always protected us. It's time for us to protect them.

**Article is courtesy of Matthew Phillips...Thank you for your Contribution Matthew**

Glow in the sky over northeastern Allegheny County

I am sure you have all seen the giant flame that has been lighting up the night sky and can be seen for miles, even down into the City of Pittsburgh, Penn Hills and Reserve Township. There have been a multiplicity of calls coming into the Allegheny and Westmoreland County 9-1-1 centers from numerous communities, all reporting a large fire in the area. Callers have reported this giant flame as being everything from a brush fire to a building fire.

You wouldn't believe how many times callers reported that the Pittsburgh Mills mall is on fire. So the calls have been processed and many fire pagers have been tripped over the past couple of days, sending firefighters out into the cold day and night responding to the reported brush fires, unknown type fires and building fires, only to find that the source ends up being the controlled flare burn of the gas well on Yutes Run Road in Frazer Township, behind the Pittsburgh Mills mall.

This controlled burn could go on anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks. So remember folks when you see this flame shooting into the sky, the Pittsburgh Mills mall is not on fire, because if it actually were on fire, there would be a bunch of smoke and probably a whole shitload more flames!! I am not sure how the guests at the Springfield Suites are getting any sleep, as the roar from the flare burn at the gas well sounds like a jet plane!

So this is what all the fuss is about and why everyone thinks there is one big ass fire somewhere....See for yourselves!

Massive blaze destroys Rahway New Jersey condo complex

A massive fire broke out at a condo complex under construction at the intersection of St. Georges Avenue/Stone Street in Rahway, New Jersey. The fast moving fire destroyed 4-story 100-unit complex.

RAHWAY NEW JERSEY FIRE


FOX NY COVERAGE OF RAHWAY INFERNO


NBC NEW YORK COVERAGE OF INFERNO IN RAHWAY


NJ.COM INFERNO IN RAHWAY


4 ALARM CONDO FIRE VIDEO


4 ALARM CONDO FIRE VIDEO 2


4 ALARM CONDO FIRE VIDEO 3


4 ALARM CONDO FIRE VIDEO 4


4 ALARM CONDO FIRE VIDEO 5


4 ALARM CONDO FIRE VIDEO 6


4 ALARM CONDO FIRE VIDEO 7

R.I.P. Deputy Suzanne Waughtel Hopper E.O.W. 01-01-2011

End Of Watch: 01-01-11...

Courtesy of Law Enforcement Today

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY

Deputy Suzanne Hopper, 40, was shot and killed in a cold-blooded ambush execution of a Police Officer. At approximately 1125 hrs, Deputies responded to a complaint of gunshots being heard in a mobile home community. After speaking with residents, Deputy Hopper began taking photographs of a footprint when someone from inside one of the homes shot our Sister. She did not even have a chance to draw her weapon. She took a shotgun blast to her face. As many Officers from the area arrived on the scene, they were met with a rally of gunfire. An Officer from the German Township PD, Patrolman Jeremy Blum, was shot in the arm while trying to save our downed Warrior. Both Deputy Hopper and Officer Blum were transported to the hospital while several agencies responded to set perimeter and a stand-off/barricade ensued. Another gunfight broke out and the POS Cop Killer was killed. Our Sister succumbed to her wounds a short time after arrival to the ER. Officer Blum is in fair/stable condition. Jeremy, a part-time Officer was to be promoted to full-time on Sunday.

01/03: UPDATE: OFFICER JEREMY BLUM WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL TODAY

Our Sister has been serving with Honor, Integrity and Courage for 12 years Saving, Serving and Protecting the People of Clark County. Deputy Hopper went above and beyond in her duties. She was a member of the Agency Honor Guard and also worked with the D.A.R.E. It was not just about getting the bad guy. With Suzanne, it was also about giving kids choices and showing she cared and was there to help them before they broke the law. She taught our children well and the citizens of Clark County were blessed to have her. Aside from the D.A.R.E. program, this Hero gave much of her free time volunteering for the Special Olympics along with other charities. She loved her work as a LEO so much that she had not called out sick for six years straight. She did not just take care of others, she took care of herself and may we all learn from this. We pray her own children will know that we will never let their mom be forgotten and that she will always be remembered as someone who live as only a hero could.

Suzanne leaves behind her newlywed husband Matthew, four children, Emily, Charlie, Cole and Madeline, her parents Charles and Bonnie and two sisters Annette and Marie. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hopper family, Officer Blum and his family as well as to all the Men and Women of the Clark County SO, German Township PD, Springfield PD, Ohio Highway Patrol, Huber Heights PD and Tremont City PD.

Jeremy, you did everything right. You came running when you heard the call, even though this was not one from your department. You have shown us all what True Blue Unity means and we are so grateful that you are our Brother. Get Well Soon Warrior.

To every LEO who responded... you ALL did an enormous job protecting the people from this crazed scumbag. It is because of you and how ell you performed that no one in the very close homes were injured and you all did this while knowing your sister and brother were down. None of you had the luxury to "feel". No time for tears. No time for fears. You had a job to do and you did it with no hesitation nor reservation .. and we commend you. We are proud to call you all Our Brothers and Sisters. God Bless you and may you all lean on one another to get through this.
Deputy Hopper, we are grateful for your service and we Thank You for a Job Well Done.

Rest With Peace now our beautiful Sister Deputy Suzanna Waughtel Hopper ... We have the watch from here. SALUTE

The Fallen Deputy

The Deputy stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
she hoped her shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as her brass.

"Step forward now, Deputy.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The Deputy squared her shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept many tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Deputy waited quietly,
For the judgment of her God.

"Step forward now, Deputy,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

DAYTON DAILY NEWS



ADDITIONAL ARTICLS AND VIDEO DAYTON DAILY NEWSl


NBC NEWS COLUMBUS


CENTRAL OHIO NEWS 10


ABC NEWS OHIO DEPUTY'S KILLER HAS SHOT AT POLICE BEFORE


ABC NEWS OHIO ADDITIONAL COVERAGE


SPRINGFIELD NEWS-SUN COVERAGE


CLARK COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF'S OFFICE


ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE IN GUNFIGHT THAT TOOK DEPUTY'S LIFE


VIDEO AND PRESS CONFERENCE


SAYING GOODBYE TO SUZANNE


THOUSANDS PAY TRIBUTE TO DEPUTY HOPPER


DEPUTY HOPPER LAID TO REST


THOUSANDS PAY RESPECT TO DEPUTY HOPPER


SOMBER DAY IN CLARK COUNTY


AWESOME MEMORIAL TRIBUTE VIDEO TO DEPUTY SUZANNE HOPPER...LEST WE FORGET!!


DEPUTY HOPPER FUNERAL COVERAGE


UNEDITED AERIAL FOOTAGE OF DEPUTY HOPPER'S FUNERAL


FINAL CALL FOR DEPUTY SUZANNE HOPPER

City of Pittsburgh structure fire 3315 Flemming Avenue Brighton Heights

On Sunday, January 02, 2011 at approximately 5:10pm City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a residential structure fire at 3315 Flemming Avenue in the Brighton Heights section of the City of Pittsburgh. Arriving crews reported heavy... smoke and fire showing from the 2nd floor of a two-story wood frame structure. Crews advanced attack lines and made an aggressive interior attack, quickly darkening the main body of fire. All occupants were accounted for. One firefighter sustained a leg or ankle injury and was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital.

Union City New Jersey 4-Alarm fire

Fire broke out at 3807 Park Avenue in Union City, New Jersey on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. The fire quickly spread and escalated to 4-alarms, bringing numerous firefighters to the scene.

Below are numerous videos that were taken at the scene. Courtesy of FFN Webteam

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 1

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 2

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 3

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 4

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 5

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 6

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 7

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 8

UNION CITY NEW JERSEY PART 9

Dashcam footage of Texas house fire

Police dashcam footage shows a house fire where Deputy Charles Fabian ran into the house with a woman to help rescue her disabled son while the structure was burning in Limestone County, Texas.


Dashcam footage of house fire

Washington DC Firefighters escape structural collapse

On Sunday, December 26, 2010 DC firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 800-block of 10th Street Northeast. The two-alarm rowhouse fire had extended into the exposure building, causing the structure to collapse. All crews were accounted for and no injuries were reported.


DC Firefighters escape collapse

Remembering the Fallen Bravest of 2010

Remembering the fallen firefighters of 2010.....These heros may be gone but they will never be forgotten!!

Video courtesy of Firehouse.com

Remember the Fallen Bravest 2010

Structure fire Whitehall Lehigh County PA 12/26/2010

Heavy fire destroys 1-story commercial structure at 1634 MacArthur Road in Whitehall, PA (Lehigh County)

Another great video produced by Newsworking!


Whitehall structure fire 12/26/2010

Tragedy in the Windy City: Two firefighters killed several injured

Two of Chicago's Bravest made the ultimate sacrifice earlier today while battling a multi-alarm blaze. Prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Chicago Fire Department, as well as to the families of the two fallen heroes.  Prayers for a speedy recover to the numerous firefighters that were injured when the building collapsed.

‎100 years ago today, 21 Chicago bravest were killed while battling a blaze when a wall collapsed, trapping them. As they were having a memorial service today to remember that tragic even 100 years ago and to honor the 21 firefighters that ...lost their lives....Another blaze broke out at an abandoned commercial building at 1744 E. 75th Street in Chicago's South Shore. Many firefighters responded to battle this multi-alarm fire this morning. A mayday was sounded at the fire this morning, when there was a collapse, which trapped several firefighters under the debris....2 firefighters were killed and up to 17 others injured, some of those critically!! A very tragic day in the "Windy City"

CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER MAYDAY DECEMBER 22 2010

TWO CHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS KILLED SEVERAL INJURED

TRAGIC DAY IN THE WINDY CITY

TWO OF CHICAGO'S BRAVEST MAKE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE



MOTORCADE FOR FALLEN CHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS


CHICAGO SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF TWO OF THEIR BRAVEST

Infero in Australia

Here is an awesome video of a warehouse inferno in Australia.....Damn can you say HEAVY fire conditions!!

Video is courtesy of FR1

Fatal structure fire claims life of one in Upper Macungie PA

Early morning house fire claims the life of one person in Upper Macungie, PA on Saturday, December 18, 2010.

Newsworking shot some video of this working fire

Upper Macungie fatal structure fire

New FDNY boat

What an awesome, impressive fireboat that was added to the FDNY. The history of the design of this boat is a true honor and tribute to the brothers of the FDNY. 343 is the largest fireboat in the nation.

343 FDNY newest and largest boat

Son of Pittsburgh Police Detectives killed while serving in Afghanistan

Justin Schmalstieg 28 years of age and the son of City of Pittsburgh Bureau Police Detectives was tragically killed by a roadside bomb while serving his country and finishing his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. Justin is a true American Hero. Prayers go out to Justin's wife, parents and all of his family and friends.

Son of Pittsburgh Police Detectives killed in Afghanistan


Local Marine Laid to Rest

Video of working structure fire Buffalo New York

December 13, 2010 Buffalo firefighters responded to a working residential structure fire at 8 Thornton Avenue.

Buffalo structure fire 8 Thornton Avenue

Fast moving wind driven fire kills 6 in Baltimore

A fast spreading, wind-driven fire during the early morning hours on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 claimed the lives of 6, on the east side of Baltimore, Maryland.

Deadly Baltimore fire