Chicago Fire Department WRKF on the 3200 blk of N Kimball. Gas Station.

[@williamweir322]

You know, I’m not a firefighter, but with the fire being at a petrol (gas) station, I think that the crew of engine 106 were correct in taking their time at the start, also CFD were also correct in sending out multiple appliances to what could have become a very serious call out. I’ve saw the CFD at work when I was in Chicago in 2017, and I have nothing but admiration for them. Great catch. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@billpizzaman4700]

My father was a Chicago firefighter in the 70s&80s and have witnessed him put out worse fires than this off duty with no gear. However he did pass at 72 from lung issues

[@911chicagofd2]

Sorry for your loss. Your father is a Hero.

[@seanpowers3284]

That first engine crew looked like they didn’t know how to get their gear on with any urgency, much less put out a fire.

[@gwolf6975]

Glass so damn thick, I guess it deflects the bullets... The world we live in today.

[@Tonytrinceri1]

They were so pissed they couldn’t break the glass that they started hacking at the brick walls 🤦‍♂️

[@centralnewyorkresponses7887]

Tony 4780 it’s Chicago. They need chainsaws to break windows

[@lcmark]

@@Tonytrinceri1 I thought that too, but then I recognized that they were removing the framing from the windows so the glass panes could be removed.

[@crystallake6198]

On the east coast, this is what we would call "light smoke showing". Since the front door works, wedge it open, send your can man and your irons man in to assess (if possible) while the nozzle man pulls the line. If you run with a lighter crew, have the officer pull the line immediately to the door with the irons man, enter and asses, while the engineer raises the RPMs. No need to gut the building. The first ladder company should be doing a primary search, and then overhaul if needed. Not immediately cutting a hole in the roof for no reason.

[@cjritchie9701]

Crews interior- truck on the roof. Basic fire 1

[@williamjacka5805]

Wow, the three were determined to break the window on the end as all the front windows were smashed and the fire just about out - another 10 minutes and the building a total loss not from the fire but the determination to destroy what the fire didn’t get to!

[@firefighterfan2010]

Nice Corner Market Fire Scene!🔥🚒👨‍🚒

[@chrisbarr1359]

I'm guessing the CFD did more damage than the fire!

[@911chicagofd2]

No not really other then busting the windows and venting. The gas station was back open within a few short days and is back up and running

[@Tonytrinceri1]

Fires out boys .... wait a minute we didn’t cut enough holes in the roof yet 😂🤔

[@Rudiger265]

I'm with Chris on this one.

[@kissfanbilly]

All I see is armchair quarterbacks.

[@kissfanbilly]

Pro George I think you sound learn how to articulate English.

[@jamessimmonds3773]

They looked so lost in the first 4 minutes. Then you got the 2 on the roof with no helmets on. A simple 15 minute call and all but 1 window out and holes in the roof.......why?. Definitely not a shining moment on this one. I agree with Chris. The fire company damage was so much more than the fire damage.

[@fmartinjr]

@John Halstead what in the world are you talking about?

[@61truckproductions68]

John Halstead I’m a firefighter and. I don’t know what your talking about?

[@Chicagolandfirevideos]

We don't wear helmets to the roof in Chi-Town

[@cpo87]

I really dont get the point of window ventilation in this situation. Somebody help me understand that. Seriously.

[@joemoore8054]

Are you kidding me, Combat ready...NOT, its a fucking shed why break all the windows, then they vent the roof. WHAT A JOKE!!

[@billpizzaman4700]

If it was 1980 this video would only be 2 min long fire would be out much quicker.

[@centralnewyorkresponses7887]

the one car at the pumps was like I just needed gas!

[@Ghost44681]

In the UK 🇬🇧 they don't smash the windows or cut holes in the roof they go straight to the fire and attack it quickly and safely.. Good videos 📹 hope everyone safe

[@jasongreek2342]

There was absolutely no need to cause that level of damage in that situation.

[@jmchinch]

So the first engines job is to block access for the rest of the companies?

[@stephen9958]

No they grave the closes water supply

[@JohnDoe-yq5bd]

Truck should be positioned to the rear and all other incoming companies should follow the perimeter you don’t want to place trucks over the tanks in the ground holding fuel. It’s just a precaution even when there’s realistically no chance of having any issues with them. The first due driver definitely seemed like he was confused but with all the space in the perimeter the first engine chose a pretty good spot directly on the hydrant to be able to feed line or other engines. If anything he should’ve not been so close to the hydrant to kink the line.

[@BIGDROC99]

The first engines job is to find a positive water source. Which he did.

[@JohnDoe-yq5bd]

Mike Doggers that’s.....fucking false. The first engines job is whatever your departments SOP/SOGs state and in my departments that actually know how to do their job the first engine is going straight to working and having the second due pick up the plug and supply the first in engine.

[@BIGDROC99]

John Doe How long have you been in Chicago fire department?

[@michaelpoventud5443]

I don't think Chief Bowden would approve of this tatic.

[@ticky2586]

XD matt casey wouldn’t either

[@skidude8989]

Gross overkill on the ventilation especially since the smoke was not indicative of a fire of serious nature at that point.

[@r.a.hassel8006]

Smoke can be deceiving. Do you how many firefighters have died including the "Charleston 9" because they thought that the smoke was not indicative of a serious fire.....ah too many to count. Also, this is Chicago you can't be "gentle" in this town, you got to vent your buildings here good and right.

[@derrickguffey4775]

Not to mention the fact that HELLO it's a GAS station on fire here. Explosion factor at play. Vent away boys!!!!

[@adrian5401]

A full four minutes after arrival the crew is still getting dressed and putting on the BA sets, no excuse for that in any situation. British and Irish fire fighters always arrive on scent fully readu for anything with BA sets on and water on within seconds. Non of this crap that you see in america. All the gear and no idea.

[@JohnDoe-yq5bd]

Yea and British and Irish firemen also have a reputation for being some of the least aggressive firefighters in the world opting to go exterior on most fires than interior.

[@pafireenthusiast8486]

They were most likely on the road or at another call when this job came out. If they were actually at the station do you really think they would have came undressed? No, that's an absolutely preposterous idea... You European firefighters are very nationalistic and proud about how you fight fires. Good for you, except this isn't the UK/Ireland. This is the United States, a country that actually sees a lot of fires per year, and E106 is no stranger to fires. Based off the videos I've seen, the CFD doesn't play around when it comes to fires, so expect there to be a reason they came so under prepared. The line stretching was not excusable however given the general conditions inside they were most likely still trying to figure out if even using the crosslay was necessary, it seems after a few minutes they went with it anyway. You cannot criticize a department for one video.

[@grp7112]

About 4 minutes for first due engine to stretch/charge a handline? Really? REALLY???

[@fuoco13]

Does the CFD have shares in glass manufacturing companies? Good job at busting all the windows. Really necessary? Better ways to effect ventilation.

[@nancyr5161]

My dad was a Lt in this house. Thanks for posting!

[@847JT]

Wow, image of the CFD ruined. Is this the real CFD? or the television actors trying to put out a fire

[@MORONGOBOBO]

John McGrew welcome to the new fire service. It’s happening everywhere. Unfortunately.

[@sirwhitecrayon2499]

Yeahhhh it's painful to watch.

[@r.a.hassel8006]

No I think your image of the CFD was ruined by you watching too much TV

[@rolandmiller5456]

@@r.a.hassel8006 Thank you.

[@rolandmiller5456]

@@MORONGOBOBO Oh really. OK.

[@warren6891]

Very slow to get a line into it and why need to cut holes and smash so many windows out with the frames.?

[@chiefrich1804]

It's called ventilation. In order to make a proper fire attack, all the smoke and heat needs to get ventilated first, so you don't end up with a company of dead firefighters.

[@warren6891]

@@chiefrich1804 I know what ventilation is and know that's massive over kill for a small fire. Gas cooling would easily controlled that till hit the seat of the fire leaving the building secure after. Was no heavy smoke when opening the door not showing any pressure build up.

[@chiefrich1804]

@@warren6891 How do you know it was a small fire, did you crawl in there. Looks can be deceiving. In 1966 a young FDNY Lt. by the name of Vinny Dunn was call to a fire in art supply store in Mid-town Manhatten. When his company arrived (E33) he was told to go around back to check a store behind the art supply store call wonder drug. Anyways, when he came upon wonder drug all he saw was light smoke, "nothing really there" as he said, so him and his company went elsewhere. Minutes later the crew of engine 18 went into the back of wonder drug with 4 members of ladder 7, Deputy Chief Thomas Reilly, and Batt. Chief Walter Higgins. They thought that they could knock out the back wall to the drug store to access the fire. It was not less than 5 minutes after they all went into the back of the drug store, that the heavy marble floor they were standing on gave way into the basement of the art supply store, who pushed there basement wall back farther under wonder drug. Those 12 firefighters never had a chance of surviving. All these firefighters thought they were dealing with a "small fire" given how little smoke there was. And unfortunately this has happen many times sense then, from Hackensack, NJ, San Francisco, CA, Glouster, MA, to more recently the "Charleston 9", in South Carolina. Firefighters walking into what they though was nothing, only to be incinerated at the drop of a hat. Smart, street wise firefighters can never assume they are dealing with a small fire. Anyways, Vinny Dunn who would retire a Deputy Chief, has spent the last 50 years beating this history lesson in firefighter safety to everyone across the country. And to quote him one last time he will say " We were fooled by the light smoke", because what's troubled chief Dunn all these years was, it could have been him and him company in the back of that drug store. Lastly, windows are a cheap and easy thing to replace. A lot cheaper than having this business reduced to a hole in the ground, because the firefighters did not get a good vent when they had the chance. Also, in a city like Chicago firefighters can afford to be "gentle".

[@lcmark]

@@warren6891 The windows are all clouded up with smoke. How much smoke do you want?

[@fmartinjr]

@@chiefrich1804 good point in your story, But for the love of God ,check your spelling!!

[@yolo7744]

What a shit show!! Typical northside company response. If this was a 5th district company it would of flowed alot better and the 1st engine would of had it's full bunker gear on when they arrived. How embarrassing

[@johnmcdevitt9726]

Oh, a "working fire"! I thought this was a coffee run. Job security I guess. Video ended before the ladder pipes and deluge guns went into service.

[@highline64]

Confused, is this a real response or just a training drill?. If all else fails, turn off the switch to the hot dog grill!

[@lynnadams2545]

45 years a professional Firefighter. I never comment on someones fire videos. Walk a mile in their shoes etc. But damn. No air packs on the roof and it looks like the first FF up there took off his helmet and didn't even have eye protection.

[@Chicagolandfirevideos]

We don't wear packs or helmets to the roof in Chicago

[@bradhuston9198]

I think the fire dept did more damage to the building than the fire. They looked like they were having to much fun tearing things up.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Knowing that E106's crew might have been returning to station and not dressed or the call was right around the corner from station they should have been able to pack out just a bit faster. Also why did the truck crew not vent the roof instead of taking out the windows or as another poster said open the back door and horizontal vent and why where they crews on the roof cutting hole after the windows were broken and not wearing proper PPE.? Not really impressed and I had 18 years on the job

[@youssefabdo8470]

Because it is smal fire it not needed to do venting if you have many years it the job you will understand

[@Thumbhit1]

Are they getting kickbacks from a boarding up company?

[@SquarePeg1]

Can't believe they have to put their gear on at the scene. Looks like a poorly trained volunteer department. Minimum should have bunker pants/boots on before even getting on the truck at the station. Fire calls, should put coat on en route, and airpack is mounted in seatback so they can step out of the truck with it on.

[@jasongreek2342]

I'm an officer on the last out engine in our volunteer department. My engine has the "leftovers". We would have done a better job than that. Career firefighters look down their noses at volunteers. Whether we have the same standard of equipment and training or not, we do the same job. This video shows that the paid guys are no better than us. I had to shake my head once when a paid firefighter (not knowing that I'm a firefighter) tried to explain to me how a thermal imager worked, despite clearly knowing absolutely nothing about it.

[@rcor87]

You must be a psychic, huh? Since you know they were coming from quarters when they got this run? Of course not. Like dozens of other people have already said, they probably were coming from an ambulance assist or some other non fire run when they received this run.

[@larryziel9472]

Why didn’t the firefighter come all dressed with Equipment On.

[@911chicagofd2]

They were most likely out of a run or returning to quarter's from a run. Everyone knows firefighters will never leave quarter's without putting there equipment on first before they respond for a fire call.

[@jayhalpern2513]

The fire fighters always have thir gear on when going to a fire it saves time bro

[@centralnewyorkresponses7887]

Jay Halpern not safe to be standing up in the truck putting your pants and coat on. What I usually do is have my pants and hood on and get my coat on while responding.

[@jerryschloetter2668]

They probably had been on an ambulance assist where they do not wear their turn-out gear.

[@lcmark]

That's the chauffeur (driver), and they generally don't drive with equipment on -- comfort/safety thing. And given that the lieutenant or captain hops out with his pants around his ankles, I'd guess they were out of quarters (driving someplace) when they got the assignment.

[@skip4515]

Wow that was painful to watch!

[@enjoythesiren911]

Nice catches! Lovely to see those classic HME squads!

[@911chicagofd2]

Thank You! I was kind of surprised to see them with with the HME's

[@michaelpoventud5443]

The first due Engine company should of had there PPE on and ready to go.

[@John_Montefalco]

Absolutely, it all should depend on the situation, having it be a small market and everyone out , it wouldn’t be necessary

[@izzybigenouf5497]

looks like the firefighters did more damage than the fire.

[@alexbigg7398]

I am glad that everyone in the comments are firefighters and know what they are doing!! Oh wait, there just civilians criticizing.... I hate it when people think they know better and everything about fire department policies when they don't get a god damn thing about firefighting!! It pisses me off. They save lives and all your worrying about how much damage they caused or there not wearing their PPE.

[@hihfty]

Not for nothing, Most people watching these videos are on the job somewhere and actually do know what we are looking at and talking about. Videos like these are training aides and unfortunately this video has a couple bad takeaways from it and can be used to show how things could be handled differently. At the end of the day the fire went out and nobody got hurt. But when your department causes unnecessary damage regularly those costs reflect right back onto the insurance premiums and it is not uncommon after the fact the City will face litigation from the insurance company when the independent investigator deems the damage by the FD to be uncalled for. Does the line firefighter care about these things, no. But the BC should know when to hold up on taking the roof and all the windows.

[@miltonrichards5532]

I've seen looters do more damage in less time. Must have needed the practice. Probies?

[@charlesgarvey5660]

These guys with the white shirts on, where is there gear??

[@pauludulutch4353]

Must have been training fire for the probies.

[@walthillje6277]

This is a Paid co.? Come out of Truck with No gear on, Takes 4 min to even get a line charged, They need to go back to station and practice on hose line drills

[@chiefrich1804]

First off, there is no NFPA standard as to how fast firefighters need apply water to a fire. Second, people seem to have a unrealistic view of how fires are fought. People seem to think that firefighters are suppose to make mad dash to the fire, like a moth to a flame, in reality making a mad dash to the fire is how and why firefighters die, needlessly. Unless someones life is in danger firefighting is a slow, steady, methodical process, like you see done here.

[@lcmark]

@@chiefrich1804 Slow and steady wins the race!

[@hihfty]

​@@chiefrich1804 Any engine company worth there salt should be able to stretch and charge a hose line in under a minute. Granted they had to get dressed on scene because they were in service on the road that first due engine company needs to sit down and realize what they need to fix. As far as your comment about theres no NFPA standard on when to apply water thats a poor excuse to hide behind. 4 minutes to get a line in place and charged is exuberant. If they're stumbling on a small commercial fire then you can only imagine how there high rise operations or multi unit dwelling fires will go.

[@williamheber2118]

All that damage for what? Not impressed.

[@charmcitytoe]

So the fire was put out with damage to the structure but no extension to the outside Propane tanks, washer fluid or any other of the many flammables in the area. Insurance will have them serving gas and coffee in no time. What's everyone going on about?

[@matts9]

Firemen - see the guy swinging an axe right next to another guy -about as unsafe as it comes. I bet if they walked in with a fire extinguisher right at the beginning, it would have be out...

[@CFD236]

You check that door for heat Tim?

[@cpo87]

Classic.lol

[@7089540230]

Great Video 👍 Excellent Response by CFD Excellent Job Holding the camera totally steady! Keep up the great work

[@911chicagofd2]

Thank You!! It's not always easy, but I do my best.

[@gregschroeder3686]

Should of let the peaceful Protesters make entry. They are quicker.

[@zackpinette1113]

the candidate getting bossed around be mad funny

[@cfdeng57ltrt89]

it would of been nice if the officer had his gear on before arriving

[@7089540230]

Why Critique? Maybe they were a block away on Ems call. He definitely did a great job from the second he got out of the rig.

[@lcmark]

@@7089540230 Heck they coulda been out of quarters for lunch or anything!

[@Chicagolandfirevideos]

@@7089540230 shit we wear bunker pants on everything so it's easier to get ready for a still

[@smokendt]

The best thing that I saw here was the hydraulic ventilation... Its hard to imagine smashing $6,000 worth of windows, cutting a $8,000 hole in the roof for a 900 sq ft building that was charged full of smoke.

[@ewoudklop8748]

Why didn’t the firefighters come all dressed with Equipment on, They lost time in the beginning. They only need 1 hose to put the small fire out. Much damage to the store what was not nessaserry

[@billpizzaman4700]

Is it still true that firefighting is not what you do it's who you are.

[@chasebergstrom2284]

Why in the hell is the first move, breaking windows? Leave the damn door open. The point of fighting fire is to save life and property. Put the fire out with minimal damage.

[@JohnDoe-yq5bd]

You realize that the door is going to continue being a means of entrance and egress by members right? It’s also a great idea to give the smoke and fire a flow path that isn’t directly to you. You must have either just gotten your fire one or are from some rinky dunk department that sees 2 fires a year.

[@r.a.hassel8006]

@@JohnDoe-yq5bd eh...he's just some KZbin firefighter.

[@jessefireguy]

Go back to flipping burgers.

[@lcmark]

@@r.a.hassel8006 Yep exactly.

[@Dave911YT]

Damn I be missing out.. What we're the units responded to the Working Fire Call?

[@911chicagofd2]

Engine 106 was first on scene then Engine 56, followed with Squad 2 &2A Truck 58, Truck 21, Truck 38, along with Battalion 7, Battalion 10, and Field Chief 4-5-2 and at least 2 ambulances.

[@Dave911YT]

@@911chicagofd2 Ah ok. I needa catch some more vids of CFD bruh

[@911chicagofd2]

Same here. There was at least 2 fires in the neighborhood yesterday, but I was at work so I couldn't catch them.

[@Dave911YT]

@@911chicagofd2 Oof

[@JDAWGSABBATH]

@@911chicagofd2 wonder why truck 13 didn't respond unless they had another call

[@gotoguyLaclair]

I'm surprised they have power on to the pumps after the fire was out

[@tombassett8133]

Wow, so in addition to putting out a fire, they put you out of business? Pathetic display of professionalism!

[@alexandergrube6437]

they destroyed all the windows and roof on purpose in order to ventilate the smoke and heat from the building

[@charlestaylor2480]

When did Chicago fire department stop using three quarter boots

[@ChiraqVet]

You want your place tore down for free, just set your trashcan on fire lol. Im a firefighter an we gotta make sure we ventilate good so we can make entry to knock the fire down. Windows and roof are the first to get tore up. Even a small fire can make the temperature unbearable. Pretty quick knock down here. Good job guys.

[@anthonyjackson1446]

Wares the rosenbower units , I see two older trucks on scene in this video, but nice video and apparatus scenery....👌🏽👍👍🔥🚒

[@RefrigeratedWaffles2]

Squads were using spares

[@911chicagofd2]

Thank You! Most likely they're out for maintenance. Alot of companies are currently using spares

[@jamessimmonds3773]

Broken down as usual

[@brentanderson7457]

Wow! What a cluster F#@&! I was not expecting to see that from CFD. A legendary fire department looking like a bunch of clowns. I thought it was a joke at first. Looks like no one had an assignment, and everyone was just doing their thing! Pulling hose from multiple apparatus for a 15 x 30 single story building. Come on man!

[@stevewolf9275]

Why isn’t there gear on already?

[@coconuthead2327]

Some depts don’t want turnout gear in the rigs because of the carcinogens on them causing cancer, could also be career guys being lackadaisical

[@stanmrobbins]

What is the chief walking around with no turnout on???

[@911chicagofd2]

The battalion chief usually never does. It just depends

[@lcmark]

@@911chicagofd2People think "But Chief Boden on Chicago Fire wears turnouts!" Ya and Chief Boden has run into burning buildings instead of staying outside where he should be, as he's in command!

[@elwoodervin3878]

Not a monday morning QB but where is the PPE on first due and roof crew. Is that SOP for CFD, asking not criticizing.

[@25mfd]

nice vid, good action... i do question trying to force the tempered glass though, way too time intensive and not forcible by all practical purposes... better to open the rear service door and use a fan at the front for ventilation... also, these type buildings need a bulkhead for venting purposes... saves the roof from being hacked up... and a KNOXBOX is in order, a LOT of damage averted with it in place... last some pre - fire planning is needed... PFP would have revealed the tempered glass and an alternate strategy could be discussed BEFORE a fire call... but still a nice job by CFD... FIRST RESPONDERS are the ONLY gov entity that respond to a citizens request for service in MINUTES... not DAYS or WEEKS or MONTHS like other gov arms

[@JakeW26]

Great footage! Heard they just had a MAYDAY at a Still/Box fire at 500 N Laclare you happen to catch that by chance? Stay safe man God bless🙏💪🚒

[@911chicagofd2]

Thank you! No unfortunately I don't have anyway of making it out that way, but I'm currently monitoring the CFD scanner feed now.

[@joemoore8054]

" Working Fire"...can job at best.

[@jimmybolf2001]

Do you use a scanner or radio?

[@911chicagofd2]

Scanner app on my phone

[@jimmybolf2001]

911ChicagoFD cool you should consider getting yourself a physical scanner so you can listen to fireground traffic. I use a BCD325P2 scanner, but when I first started listening to the scanner I used broadcastify.

[@youssefabdo8470]

@@911chicagofd2 what the name of the app

[@scottdd2]

I can understand the initial response being as it was but surely the truck companies, hazmat and battalion chief along with an ambulance could have been returned once the size of the incident was apparent.

[@georgehorkan7205]

I do not like saying this but somebody needs to address it. At one point there are six firefighters on the roof. Four of them do not have helmets on. Where was their company officer? Obviously not taking care of his or her people. If there is no safety officer on scene; who does that assignment fall to? The scene commander. NO excuses. Take safety seriously. I believe there should be a clause in the operating procedures that if someone is injured on the scene while not wearing their PPE the department and city should not, will not be responsible for their injuries or the time off they have to take to recover. Some of you will say I am to hard on them. Bull sh-t. These people make the rest of us look like idiots. Get over it and do what is right.

[@etienneleroux1435]

Good Clip. However PPE for the truck company seems irrelevant and you have the engineer allowing the large diameter supply line to go over the fire attack line, also the chiefs should at least wear a helmet and tunic getting so close to the fire ground and what happened to the 360?

[@Chicagolandfirevideos]

We don't wear a lot of PPE to the roof to lighten up and the chief isn't going in so it isn't a big deal not everything needs to be by the book

[@owensweetland342]

Even if you are on the road when you catch the run all but the driver should be in gear by the time you dismount. Like LA, they put their Scotts on when they get off the rig. Really?

[@cpo87]

Right. Thats how we did when I worked for Atlanta Fire. Get dressed on the way.

[@jsuperman7672]

I don't know why you can put a fan in front of the door for negative pressure, in such a small store. but you have 6 guys trying to break windows, where was E17

[@911chicagofd2]

E17?

[@abholidaylights6277]

What in the world happened with this call! SO many things need some serious AAR and retraining. Not a proud moment CFD.

[@rfcomm2k]

Typical of all fire departments. No window left unbroken.

[@ainsleyatherley2093]

were is station 51

[@shahjahan5597]

Bad traffic control. engines should have a more systematic and organised approach. those first few minutes were crucial to save lives and properties. just sayin...

[@charlienyc1]

Thanks for posting. We were out for a walk nearby and heard all the sirens but could not find any news stories on it. I'm curious what the cause was. Anyway nice to see the CFD in action & getting things under control quickly. Small comforts these days count for more than usual.

[@911chicagofd2]

Your welcome. It was arson from what was reported via the Citizen app. CPD is looking for the individual

[@ajc414]

@3:08.... that cop walking to the gas station like if he's going to do something instead of directing traffic 😐

[@johnjablonski9292]

3 minutes to charge a line???? in my town of Reading Pa. we have a charged line within a minute of getting off the rig really C.F.D???

[@cjm3955]

This has to have been a training exercise because I have seen VFD's work faster and cause less damage to property.

[@John_Montefalco]

Tower 21 is beautiful

[@dentonstalesofthevikingage8945]

So slow getting going, having to get firegear on instead of arriving fully dressed. And smashing windows for no reason, the place is open, they are inside, yet they go on smashing windows.

[@hihfty]

They more then likely were already on the road and didnt have there gear on while driving around. As far as everything else you said, you're correct. Tough to watch.

[@mattc8852]

Terrible

[@wilhayes1525]

Good job done by all! Strong work!

[@OnRobloxSince]

0:42 That kinda sounded creepy how the siren just faded appearing .

[@harrilewis18]

Couldn't help but notice a spelling mistake in the description Led is spelled as lead

[@akjohnny49]

I cant believe it was just burnt pizza.

[@OllyDes]

Wow - Hate to be that guy but this looks like a small town volunteer department. Truly awful. Took an age to go under air and commit with firefighting media for a small fire. Completely unnecessary ventilation of the front windows which would have only served to increase the fire had it been substantial enough. Over resourced.

[@123Puke]

It wasn't a raging blaze, so I'm guessing the building can be repaired........why did they need to destroy the window frames!? Just break the glass out. It's easily replaced later.

[@911chicagofd2]

Yeah i thought them trying to rip out the frame's was a bit much however the Gas Station has been repaired and is back open

[@chiefrich1804]

These stores use a high impact safety glass, you have to take the frames out in order to take the glass out. If you pay close attention to the video, firefighters were wacking that glass hard, but they would not break until after they pulled the framing off.

[@donaldhgarrett6719]

Breaking one window, opening front and back doors would have been sufficient for ventilation. I've worked house fires with less and more flame showing than that business had. It took over 6 minutes to put water on the fire. Despicable.

[@jayhalpern2513]

What happened dose any one know

[@911chicagofd2]

It was reported as arson. Police still looking for the suspect

[@peanut111shorty]

2 lines not 1

[@metraforce441]

Nice on scene footage! That fire was put out very quickly!

[@mikegough9947]

Look purely like a typical can fire that was transferred into a 3 alarm calamity. Does this happen often in Chicago. There were enough staff present before they entered and did anything meaningful they could havr all entered and stomped it out with foreman's boots and forgot the water. Oh but send four to the roof to cut a hole and ventilate 4sure. Pretty disgusting I would say.

[@briantheminer]

Agree Mike, they need to practice donning kit and scba, 4 minutes....And why ventilate the roof of a single story when you have guys controlling it already?

[@51grsmith]

What a clown show

[@ruiutomy1]

The demolition team.

[@terrymartin6892]

CFD never wears SCBA when on the roof and most of the time in the T L buckets.

[@simonsupersi2225]

Looks like they were just passing way they all got out to put kit on etc

[@911chicagofd2]

Most likely they were returning to quarters from a run when they got the call. They would never leave quarters without putting on there equipment when they get a call for a fire.

[@erichodges6066]

Where fire?

[@911chicagofd2]

3200 blk of N Kimball, Shall gas Station

[@ronaldgaska4480]

I really hate when they break out every window and cut holes in the roof. I think the two doors left open was enough for venting. All the merch is ruined from water. They must of pulled the ceiling down? I didn't see any flames.

[@306cuber]

Boy, that seems like quite the excessive response for such a small fire but I guess I'd rather have that than just a guy show up with a fire extinguisher.

[@7089540230]

Yea you always want to have a single engine Response only for a gas station fire SMH

[@austinchapman1259]

Love Cfd but come on guys looking small in the beginning getting dressed on scene units showing up with doors open roof ventilation w no helmets I always will respect the game just keep ur helmets on when you play

[@rcor87]

I do not believe 106 was coming from quarters, hence getting dressed on scene. Doors open, I assume you mean 56, if you watch more closely, they pull up, camera changes view, they then reposition the rig. So probably opened the door before repositioning. Not everything that happens can be seen or answered by one video.