[EARLY ARRIVAL] Bruce Dr. 2nd Alarm Fire (Shelton, CT) 6/22/24

[@ronfreniere8769]

Glad that there were no injuries to anyone related to this incident, and that the residents were able to get out in time. Thank you to all firefighters everywhere for protecting the citizens of your coverage area.

[@vwkitty]

Thank you firefighters, I can’t imagine how hard this is in 90° weather 🙏🏼

[@MaxZomboni]

Note to self: Using the garage as a fireworks warehouse is a really bad idea.

[@Veronicat-of4nz]

@@MaxZomboni That is true but there are all kinds of homosexuals who store things dangerously.

[@charmcitytoe]

To those armchair folks; actually this was a good operation considering fireworks (explosive metals, remember?) were involved. Yes, a power-saw would have been a better tool for the garage door, but we work with what we have. Nice work Firefighters. 💯

[@ffjsb]

Except for the part where they went INSIDE the garage... Absolutely a dumb move. And they should've used a 2 1/2" line.

[@StolenValor24]

@charmcitytoe It was a clusterbuck! No one didn't know what to do!

[@danielheartsill4269]

Fire fighters did a great job getting control is spite of fireworks. Great job guys.

[@mtdewandal]

Yeah, I've seen some videos where the Firefighters show up and look like they aren't in any big hurry, but these guys hustled and got it knocked out.

[@rickvaiBBB]

Total respect for you all.

[@danmiller6462]

They did a decent job considering that there were fireworks. The main objective is to maintain safety while putting out the fire. With fireworks involved the firefighters had to move slower so as to minimize risk of injuries or worse. The main thing is that hopefully nobody got hurt.

[@MUCKFOOT399]

does anyone know a good place to get fireworks? asking for a friend

[@edwardj.7007]

It was a fire fueled by fireworks in a wood frame home. They can't just wave a magic wand and put the fire out. They had 2-3 lines set up fairly quickly. They would have been justified to go with a defensive approach...but they chose to go with a more aggressive interior attack, putting themselves at risk. It always takes a couple of minutes for them to really get going because they have to establish a steady water supply. They also had to get through the garage doors. The fire spread from the garage to the main part of the home (not uncommon). They managed to get it under control and prevented the home from being totally engulfed. This was actually a pretty good job. Sometimes preventing the fire from taking the entire home or stopping it from spreading to adjacent homes is the best that can be done and is actually a win. That was the case in this situation. The firefighters did their job here. Those fireworks should not have been stored in the garage. They should have been stored in a detached shed in a backyard...and perhaps should not have been in a neighborhood at all. Fireworks facilities (retail shops, production facilities) are zoned to be away from neighborhoods for a reason.

[@mikeschneider5077]

Amazing. A competent FD put out a fire almost immediately. You almost never see that on KZbin.

[@dodgerman40kid67]

A fireworks fire during a violent thunderstorm. You go boys awesome

[@MrRwohnig72]

Now it makes sense. Saw this article in Firehouse magazine. The linked video said nothing about an earlier fire. Had to do some digging to find this info. Just goes to show there's usually more to a story.

[@nicholasbloch605]

Great video Keith!

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Thanks Nick!

[@paulladuke2259]

Never have liked attached garages but filling one full of fireworks sounds like a particularly bad idea.

[@Rayfanz1]

I have an attached and it still makes me nervous. Swore I never would. Car is safe imo. I have one generator and one five-gallon extra can for it. I added hardwired smoke alarms into my main smoke alarms to make me feel better.

[@kurthuck2630]

That is always harder to watch when it’s a house that somebody had a lot of pride in making look nice.

[@barbarajeffries]

Wow! Fireworks, thunder crashing, good fire attack. Great video!

[@JB91710]

No, horrible fire attack.

[@kevinhazlettjr1181]

@@JB91710dude you are clueless on fire attack stick to what you know skiing and building cars loser

[@kevindillon5644]

Definitely not a good hit. Not even close

[@Cairns-880]

Nonsense

[@TheTommyboy1971]

I've never seen so much putting on/taking off SCBA's. This department needs to develop a PPE protocol.

[@davidmercer4679]

Fireworks in the garage. Brilliant, but it's not insured.

[@CoverMe-id6nj]

Insurance Co. Nope not gonna cover

[@ckyownz9]

why would they any moron that stores that much fireworks in there garage is asking for a problem

[@davidfinney-gm3ij]

Thank you for your service?

[@peterarvanitis6497]

Excellent footage 😊

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Thanks Peter

[@robertwells6724]

Glad everyone was ok

[@TomConsidine-p4n]

First in dudes were fearless!! 🙌

[@judithwalters8959]

Oh yes, lets store the fireworks in the house. What could possibly go wrong.

[@trvman1]

and they probably recharge their electric bikes in garage too :)

[@ianberger4605]

Volunteer department??

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Yes

[@ianberger4605]

@@LynnLevinson how’s it obvious?

[@rescuegirl]

Amateurs. 😕

[@cheryllynnmaloney1056]

How can you tell?

[@cjritchie9701]

@@rescuegirlyo shut yo ass up. Looks like you couldent make it 5 mins on a fire like this.

[@grabasandwich]

Must've been quite a stockpile of fireworks 😮

[@hvfd5956]

Massive amount of fireworks. Hmmmm.... That wouldn't be allowed in my state and probably isn't there. Maybe that is why the ATF is now involved.

[@fjb3544]

We were all wondering… what state do you live in? And how did you reach that level of expertise?

[@danieltetkoskie6800]

ATF is garbage

[@petermicheal7019]

Uh oh. I work for a home owners insurance company. I know my company would void the terms of the home owners insurance (as would most) for having those fireworks in the garage

[@nancyvaughan7433]

That was my first question. Thanks for answering it. Expensive mistake for the homeowner.

[@JB91710]

How about flammable liquids like gasoline, oil, paint products, etc.? Just about every garage in the country has some kind of flammables in their garage.

[@petermicheal7019]

Yea but fireworks in ct are illegal.

[@11ghtning]

@KevTech1 yes

[@fppyro5127]

The fire chief should be fired the fireworks were stable until they lit them off consumer fireworks don’t just ignite if they did the public could not buy them

[@timjackson6311]

Got a little bit of everything going on here in this clip, Fire, Fireworks, Thunder

[@jimgriffin9924]

Why I would never live in a house with an attached or underneath garage. Too risky. Separate garge you migh tlose the garage but sill have your home.

[@dougsjca]

Why u dont keep fire works in your garage.

[@brucegordon4992]

I thought they had it pretty well knocked down until they opened the front door.

[@Gigirockss]

Smoke was banked to the floor with high heat as soon as the door opened. Fire extended out of the garage into liveable space behind it

[@Scorpn64]

SO much for hording fireworks for the 4th of July.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

Years ago, in my younger days, we had some doofus with a fireworks factory in his basement, and he decided he could use a grinder next to boxes of fireworks and it ignited, blowing the shit out of his house, injuring his daughter upstairs, seriously burning himself, and getting in deep shit with the FBI, ATF, Nebraska State Patrol, Dodge County Sheriff, Fremont Police, his wife.. You get it. We were lucky the guys were on another alarm in the area, otherwise, it would've had time to rekindle and really take off. He not only had fireworks in his now half destroyed basement and house, he had them stored in his garage, and a storage shed on the property!

[@remoskins1437]

Looks like new siding and front porch. Wow!

[@bigbadredsox]

6:00 How old is is kid here? Looks about 17!

[@virgilhilts3924]

You have to be 18 to join their VFD. Nothing at all wrong with starting young to gain training and experience. In fact in many areas that is part of the process to get into a large professional FD. My first choice for a career FD had a 10+ year wait list just to get a chance to apply and test, let alone get hired. I became a Firefighter in the military and started the pipeline process before I even enlisted. I kept working the pipeline while in the service by applying for FD's that did not have as long a waiting list, I worked for a couple of smaller professional FD's after I got out. All with the end goal of getting accepted into the legacy department I really wanted, which finally happened in about half the time it took most because I worked hard at it. If Firefighting is a career this young man really wants then good for him, it's a great job that I wouldn't trade for anything. I worked my way through and ended up earning a well into six-figure salary, great benefits, and a pension that is icing on the cake. I will say it is quite a bit different today than when I started my career in 1980, lots of "politically correct" nonsense and feelings based practices. But it still beats working in an office or some other lame, unfulfilling monotonous drone job.

[@nancyvaughan7433]

Volunteer departments often have junior firefighters that can join and learn skills. They are not allowed to enter burning structures but can fight grassfires and assist with equipment.

[@kevinhazlett7303]

16 to join

[@mikeggg1979]

There goes his fireworks display

[@dock_yard1149]

F'd around and found out. Insurance won't pay the claim, and rightfully so. Fireworks in non-professional hands are the epitome of STUPID. What a dumbass.

[@Urbakdor]

I think those fireworks are for outdoor use only!

[@JoelBulger]

What are the different racks with the colors

[@heudyvaldez2710]

Fireworks

[@JoelBulger]

@heudyvaldez2710 yep that's what I meant

[@caroleknappsmith9010]

Oops. Wonder if those fireworks were legal.

[@owensweetland342]

In the words of a well-known dispatcher, "Saddle up boys! Sounds like work!"

[@chosenone1004]

Dam big man dragging that 5” is NOT easy .

[@RJS3566]

The bomb squad actually wound up burning it to the ground in a controlled burn.

[@DerekWhite-yx2ce]

Fahrenheit 451?

[@Chris-p2s1c]

So lets just store a bunch of fireworks in the garage of a residential home. What a stellar idea!! 😂

[@vinniescarpesio]

Amen brother, and while we're at it don't store gas, or a car or an electric car or paint or solvents or batteries or battery chargers or have electricity in the garage.. just don't go in the garage.. ever.. stay out of the garage. Keep it empty. Problem solved

[@JP-vs1ys]

@@vinniescarpesio vinnie...fireworks....gunpowder...boom boom...not paint or you know...normal stuff that isn't designed for the sole purpose of explosions.

[@caseymclean4435]

Dude was ready for the Fourth of July!

[@davidcarroll965]

Hey can't beat a fire and fireworks show too !

[@harold17562]

Should stop quickly and grab the hydrant only takes a minute or two a lot less time hand jacking hose back to the hydrant. I know there is move engines coming but your out of water before they get there

[@KAMB_n_Jinx]

This was so avoidable. Storing fireworks in you home, obviously not a good idea.

[@Maureenjensen2093]

I agree

[@cheryllynnmaloney1056]

And now it has become a burndown and neighbors must leave while happening, I am pissed off just thinking about it! Idiots!

[@Maureenjensen2093]

@@cheryllynnmaloney1056 Yea so am I 🙄

[@11ghtning]

@@cheryllynnmaloney1056 unannounced too... so insane

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very nice video.

[@ffjsb]

There was absolutely NO REASON to go interior with fireworks still going off in the garage. They should've brought a 2 1/2" line up, and used it first. I don't know why the officer at 4:48 thought it was a good idea to go interior with no hood on in a garage with fireworks still going off... SMH.

[@sivkovich]

When did we stop catching the plug and laying the supply into an obviously working structure fire?

[@ffjsb]

@@sivkovich Depends on the situation. If you KNOW you have a second engine close, they can take care of water supply. That's pretty much a standard SOP around here. The exception is when you know the next engine is going to be delayed, it's a fully involved structure requiring a master stream from the start, or there won't be room for a second engine to lay a line in. But the first in company communicates what's needed when they arrive.

[@defconkev]

Were they using a tanker or hydrants for water service?

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Hydrants

[@superwomman]

Wow. What a beautiful house. I hope everyone is safe and insurance pays out.

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Fortunately everybody is safe!

[@sleepyjay2664]

Don't hold your breath on the insurance payout. Outside of sparklers, fireworks are illegal in CT. If the amount involved was for personal use the company might still pay but cancel the policy. If investigation finds that the homeowner was involved in selling illegal fireworks though, the homeowner won't see a cent.

[@dock_yard1149]

Insurance claim, AT VERY BEST, will be delayed for years and years. Most likely it will never pay out a cent. And I'm fine with that. Stupid homeowner, gotta have his boom booms.

[@thomaslennon3658]

Never understood the infatuation with fireworks?

[@ritirons2726]

Judging by the placard holder on the trailer I’d assume he’s in the pyrotechnics business. He probably uses the trailer to transport them, and if so he’d have to placard it for explosives while traveling.

[@thomaslennon3658]

​@@ritirons2726 Doesn't explain storing them in the house.

[@neilfrasersmith]

They banned them in Australia. Too many injuries. Just public displays now.

[@Islandrara]

Were homeowners even there?

[@vampiregoat69]

Someone was storing fireworks

[@trvman1]

AND SOMEONE'S INSURANCE COMPANY ISN'T GOING TO PAY A DIME TO THEM.

[@StolenValor24]

Looks cool

[@robertwalton7307]

the five players man upon a 21/2 straight tip and wash the garage into the next town. Again don't bypass a hydrant so you can drag the line uphill to get the wawa.

[@tayknn]

Thought it was going to be a difficult, but good knock with the chief assisting the fist due handline to the garage. Should've had that second line go to the garage as well due to the conditions instead of bringing it to the front door. That garage either needed two 1 3/4 lines, or a a 2 1/2 line to get that under control, especially given that separation wall. Get your seat of the fire controlled FIRST (even if that means just having constant water on it) prior to sending in another crew to the next level ABOVE THE SEAT OF THE FIRE. When are departments going to learn? I hate to be the one that plays Monday-morning quarterback, but there seems to be no control system established for this scene. It seems there was really no IC established. The first chief there looks like he went to work, nothing wrong with that. I commend it. However, did he do it because he had another officer/chief in charge so he could work? I don't think so, because that's where we get freelancing as we see here -- fire/fireworks still burning in the garage with no water on it, creates heavy fire underneath the floor these two FF walk up into on division 1. One guy goes inside ALONE, then we are met with heavy, gray smoke pushing out behind him. Basics of fire chemistry; we see the garage has an oxygen source from the doors being pulled down, so maybe we shouldn't introduce another open door to complete flow path while this fire is still burning? Oxygen introduced to that smoke/fire/heat will create more fire? Is it coming down to the point where these "firefighters" should be tested on basic fire chemistry annually in order to continue riding the rig? It hurts my heart to feel this way, but it may be a sad truth.

[@Cairns-880]

You haven’t the faintest idea what you are talking about.

[@bigc8300]

@@Cairns-880 😂😂

[@tayknn]

@@Cairns-880 Elaborate as to why you think sending firefighters inside a structure with actively-exploding pyrotechnics below them is a good idea?

[@cjritchie9701]

@@tayknnit’s a detached garage. And they went to the interior living area, they are not above any fire lmfao. It’s in the garage. You ALWAYS send a team interior on a attached garage. If you don’t like it. It’s prolly cuz you never fought a fire like this. Also, all these “chiefs” your talking about. The white helmets are captains. That’s why you see so many. They are captains. You have no clue what’s your on about

[@dock_yard1149]

@@cjritchie9701 Show us where the garage is "detached" from ANYTHING. It's PART OF the BASEMENT and is directly below LIVING SPACE. That's NOT "detached" in any sense of the word.

[@NeilM01989]

Liked, subscribed and shared your video and your channel

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Thanks so much.

[@NeilM01989]

@@FIREGROUNDIMAGES No problem 👍🏻

[@markmullin4246]

Same!!

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Thank you! ​@@markmullin4246

[@Popdood12]

Where's chief's hood at?

[@Popdood12]

I am referring to 'Playcan' just to clarify.

[@misterbee4574]

Those sure ain't sparklers.

[@christinemiller7238]

Was a nice house.

[@nayanpanchal39]

Great video

[@lmfdno40]

Awesome video your department has a great leadership 😊

[@JB91710]

It has NO competent leadership, or this fire would have been out in the first minute and the house would have been spared.

[@kevinhazlettjr1181]

@@JB91710not all fires are Room and contents not all fires are out in 1 minute so know what you are talking about.

[@Cairns-880]

You haven’t the faintest idea what you are talking about.

[@rescuegirl]

These people are amateurs that haven’t the slightest idea what they are doing.

[@Cairns-880]

@rescuegirl Yet the managed the job just fine and knocked the fire down in short order. But by all means please tell us what they did incorrectly in your expert opinion…

[@owensweetland342]

Guy's wife must be ragging on her husband about storing the fireworks in the basement.

[@marchandsandrine8669]

Respect aux pompiers pourquoi utiliser des 🔥 artifices dans un garage

[@zig1497]

If fireworks are illegal in this State the insurance probably won't pay claim.

[@trvman1]

Was thinking the same thing. They are going to be in deep trouble. This will get settled in court. NO way is insurance company going to give them a dime. Even if legal, they had a lot in that garage and may use that as an excuse NOT to pay. Just say they were not stored properly.

[@11ghtning]

​@@trvman1How can you legally store illegal commercial grade fireworks 🤔

[@pflqr]

I used to have relatives in Ansonia, Derby n Shelton

[@leightongalleries6057]

Wow, really?

[@clintc724]

My friend lives in Connecticut too, brother

[@markworkman6544]

WGAF

[@seandavidsonbrand]

insurance isnt going to cover this

[@chipjohnsonkdust5863]

No forward lay?

[@Cairns-880]

There was no need

[@cpo87]

@@Cairns-880 why not? It appeared to be the perfect opportunity.

[@Cairns-880]

The same reason just about every FD wouldn’t, because doing so would needlessly delay first water on the fire. Why would one knowingly delay the application of first water? What do you think the reason is for carrying water on the Engine?

[@cpo87]

@@Cairns-880 I feel that💯

[@NadaMePerturba]

Son voluntarios?

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Yes they are.

[@Cookingwithcorgicheezit]

wtf shots fireworks in their house

[@kevinhorne2646]

Thankfully the rains came. Or this vid would be 3 hours longer.

[@Trojanny]

Wondering why finished putting on gear @ fire ??

[@justadbeer]

Volunteer FD. Many will drive their own vehicles to the fire and gear up on site.

[@redveiner]

I say good job. All the Monday guys CSD.

[@nl4402]

lol, just get the garage door out the way, task your self and do it

[@chrisdoyle-brown5769]

5:08 putting mask over his nomex..? i don't think that is how we are suppose to wear that.

[@hihfty]

StIll works and keeps a seal. Some guys prefer it. Some don’t. Not the intended use though.

[@kevinhazlett7303]

You get a seal that is all that matters!!!!

[@StolenValor24]

What's a nomex

[@HeresJohnny-b4u]

Fourth of July fireworks party. LOL

[@clintbump7353]

Hew is the more on hew keept fire works in the garage that was so dumb

[@stephenhanneken3041]

What?!

[@johnmf6096]

​@@stephenhanneken3041 Don't worry, I speak retard. He said: "He is the moron. He kept fireworks in the garage."

[@IAMPLEDGE]

@@johnmf6096 I don't think he did. I think he said "Who is the moron who kept fireworks in the garage? That was so dumb." I think those last 4 words refer to his own question.

[@Islandrara]

Foam not allowed??

[@joffryvangrondelle]

Wy do they keep on all the flashing LED lamps wile the whole area is secured> No amber light used as work warning lights?

[@jea069er]

I work for a utility company and the amber lights are a joke!

[@frmerrin2]

Is this really the biggest problem you have in your life right now?

[@cpo87]

I think some of these people are asking dumb questions just because.

[@JoelBulger]

I was about to ask could the firefighter put water on the fireworks , good thing they waited till it claim down a bit

[@JBart3112]

You gotta be crappin me?! Spent a hell of a lot of time getting their ass kicked by the garage door before they checked for extension into the house.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

A BOOSTER LINE!?? Did they pull a booster line for a structure fire?? Man, I'd have the inch and a half off, at least for that!

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

No booster line... It was a 1 3/4"

[@zig1497]

Do they still have 1 1/2 hoses, thought everyone switched over in the 1980's

[@Cairns-880]

We use 1.5 and 2.5 A 1.5 with a proper high-volume tip will flow more GPM at lower PSI than a 1.75 with a crappy combo nozzle. It is also lighter and easier to move inside a structure.

[@johnnykananaskis335]

Why is it that firefighters can't have their BA on and ready to go the moment you step off the truck? Not very professional when you see the house burning and a half dozen hosers kneeling in front of the flames putting their gear on.

[@antonhuber6632]

Poor USA standards 😡

[@treesixtyeight]

Latest NFPA standards call for a "clean cab." No SCBA in the cab.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

Stubborn fire. Wouldn’t die without a fight.

[@JB91710]

Water would have helped.

[@kevinhazlettjr1181]

⁠@@JB91710 from what I can see they were putting water on the fire. If you don’t like how us firefighting is then don’t watch the videos

[@paul7232]

Why charge the front door line before entry ?

[@fosterbrown8496]

Maybe to put the fire out....Each department operates differently remember. Running a dry line in runs the risk of having an unfortunate event happen and then having no water.

[@Gigirockss]

@@fosterbrown8496 a search w/o a line was attempted on the main floor but crews were kicked back due to extreme heat and thick black smoke.

[@Cairns-880]

Given the exterior presentation I would guess extension was to the immediate area adjacent to the door. Advancing a charged line can be troublesome but it’s not like this is a 4 story apartment with fire presenting from a top floor.

[@tayknn]

Better question is, why send a crew in while fireworks are actively exploding underneath them!

[@Cairns-880]

@taykenaway They are fireworks not hand grenades

[@rosco8098]

Is that a booster line they are using on a structure fire seriously

[@spankylalaverture1151]

I don't get the infatuation people have with fireworks, they're so deadly and destructive

[@coneplato6702]

Pretty explosions.

[@tonyjones629]

I hope all are safe and not injured. I am sure the husband is sick about it and will never make that mistake again.. Insurance should pay it because he paid the premiums..

[@seandavidsonbrand]

except fireworks are illegal in CT so I highly doubt it

[@jasonk4855]

This video is getting more negativity than warranted. Lots of mistakes and some lessons to learn for sure, but they stopped the fire. It wasn't a start to finish master class on structural fire fighting, but I've certainly seen much worse.

[@majicMix911]

Its youtube. Everyone hates everything.

[@annettegerage4478]

OMG. Water pressure looked low. Hope there weren't any animals or people inside. Good job guys on one of the hottest days. 🙂👍

[@doreenblatz2440]

All people got out with their dog. Thankfully.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

They looked like they were using a booster line, not an attack line. I don't know why they thought they could control a STRUCTURE FIRE with a booster line.

[@annettegerage4478]

@ronaldrobertson2332 I thought the hose, line, pressure was very week. Not sure of CT equipment, but I would think all fire equipment is regulated no matter what state.

[@SekhmetSecretWeapon]

firemen are hot......

[@davidcastner921]

Greatjob u guys !!!😊😊😊❤

[@JB91710]

If it was a great job, the fire would have been out in the first minute after arrival using tank water and the house would have been spared.

[@cjritchie9701]

@@JB91710this clown😂😂 only fire he sees is on the KZbin vids he watches

[@kevinhazlettjr1181]

The firefighter did an awesome job battling this fire

[@kevinhazlettjr1181]

@@JB91710not remotely true some fires are stubborn why don’t you go join your local fire department so you can learn firefighting.

[@Islandrara]

Umm-why no removal of cars??

[@VideoManDan]

Happy 4th of July 🎉🎉🎉! Oh wait......😮

[@CCscott]

Play with the bull you get the horns. Dumb dumb!

[@garkar908]

Is it a tesla?

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

No, fireworks in the home.

[@azncuteart]

bad

[@KIVi54]

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