I own three pair of structural firefighting gloves, last night with two different fires and being soak to the bone, all three pair were used. This is a first, the leather drys quickly and are back in service this morning.
First, a three alarm fire on James Street (above right) approximately a 8,000 square foot building. I arrived right behind the first due engine and shot this photo. Over 70 firefighters were able to have this fire under control just shy under five hours, the alarm came in shortly after 7:00pm.
Second reported fire came in at 2:00am at 199 West Church in Newark. You will notice the large red "X" attached to the front of the home. This sign tells firefighters not to enter the home and only fight the fire defensively from the exterior, due to the condition of the home. Due to a defensive position, both the neighboring multi family homes very close to the fire home were evacuated to neighbor's homes and standing by medics. Two firefighters were transported to LMH due to exhaustion, it was a long night for Chief John Clouse's platoon and for me.
3 comments:
Get some rest. You deserve it.
Anonymous:
Let us just hope we are not up all night again tonight. Sometimes one has to be willing to have the challenge just to hang out with friends. Last night was a good example.
Nothing personal, but I hope I don't run into you tonight. That means a long night.
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