But I Thought It Was OK To Leave The Fire
Jul 6, 2014 14:11:47 #
People never cease to amaze me! After setting the pile of storm debris on fire, and burning it down, a homeowner on our island decided it was OK to leave and go to their home several hours away. After all, it was just smoldering. There were three Fire Departments that responded. Luckily the fire only took two sheds and left their vacation trailer alone. One shed and its contents were completely destroyed, the other badly damaged, but we were able to save some of the things inside. There was one bright spot - a neighborhood Labrador found a whole bunch of new playmates that threw her pinecones to chase.
The beginning
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The burn pit that started it all
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Our unofficial mascot for the day
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All that is left
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Everybody needs a drink of water after a fire
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Jul 6, 2014 14:14:27 #
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Jul 6, 2014 14:20:15 #
Let's here it for people who rush into burning buildings... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 6, 2014 14:26:23 #
Great coverage...and the firemen got to use that cool saw to cut down the garage door. ;-)
Jul 6, 2014 14:32:06 #
Thanks everyone. I appreciate your support, and so do the other guys and gals in the Fire Department. It's a hard and dangerous job. I posted some more pictures since the first of you replied, and you may want to take another look to see the whole set.
Jul 6, 2014 14:32:52 #
Photog8 wrote:
Great coverage...and the firemen got to use that cool saw to cut down the garage door. ;-)
They are always ready and willing to use all the "toys" that we have. :-D
Jul 6, 2014 15:05:45 #
phlash46 wrote:
Let's here it for people who rush into burning buildings... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Jul 6, 2014 15:15:08 #
Great photos, great set :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I have a brother in law who is a member of a voluntary fire dept. The guys didn't always wear all the gear but he did, all the time at every fire, all the gear. They were called to a shed that was on fire. When they got there the shed's roof was completely engulfed. He heard a dog inside and went in. The roof collapsed with him inside. The fighters said they started going to get him. He stood up in the middle of the smoke and fire, with the dog. They said it was like he was rising from the dead. From then on they all wear all the gear to every fire.
It is extremely exhausting work and it takes hours of training with all the 'toys.'
I have a brother in law who is a member of a voluntary fire dept. The guys didn't always wear all the gear but he did, all the time at every fire, all the gear. They were called to a shed that was on fire. When they got there the shed's roof was completely engulfed. He heard a dog inside and went in. The roof collapsed with him inside. The fighters said they started going to get him. He stood up in the middle of the smoke and fire, with the dog. They said it was like he was rising from the dead. From then on they all wear all the gear to every fire.
It is extremely exhausting work and it takes hours of training with all the 'toys.'
Jul 6, 2014 15:57:19 #
Jul 6, 2014 17:32:28 #
AuntieM wrote:
People never cease to amaze me! After setting the... (show quote)
No.'s 4, 6, and 8 really capture the severity of the conditions so graphically, and No. 10 is my very most favorite--love the fireman standing where the sun beams are coming through the smoke. Beautiful coverage of a dire situation, ME! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 6, 2014 18:04:40 #
tramsey wrote:
Great photos, great set :thumbup: :thumbup: :thu... (show quote)
Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. I'm the only one who is allowed on the fire scene not in full gear. Thank your brother-in-law thank you for his dedication to his community and to be careful.
Jul 6, 2014 18:05:49 #
LPigott wrote:
Great photo-journalism including the human interest dimension!
Thanks for looking. I have tried to become a better "artistic" photographer, but I guess my heart is with documentation. I appreciate your kind comments.
Jul 6, 2014 18:17:24 #
dmeyer2m wrote:
No.'s 4, 6, and 8 really capture the severity of the conditions so graphically, and No. 10 is my very most favorite--love the fireman standing where the sun beams are coming through the smoke. Beautiful coverage of a dire situation, ME! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks for the thumbs up, which means a lot coming from you. I got lucky with the time of day and the angle of the sun with the shot in #10, but it was very smoky and gave me some great opportunities.
Jul 7, 2014 05:22:59 #
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