FDNY Bronx 5th Alarm Box 3071 Fire Throughout the Top Floor & Roof of a 6 Story Multiple Dwelling

BOX 3071 -- 1420 NOBLE AVE
CROSS BRONX EXPY -- E 174 ST
HEAVY FIRE TOP FLOOR
SIG 7-5 - All Hands
E045 E090 E096 E064
T058 T054 T041F
BC18 BC20
Q061 RS03
DC07 RA03
SIG 2-2 - 2nd Alarm
E088 E082 E046 E042
E072T ST02
T031 L038
BC03 BC19R BC26S
TS01 RB01 SB01
FC01 CT01 RM01
C4B
SIG 3-3 - 3rd Alarm - 1928 Hours
E073/E096 E094 E050 E048
E035S
T044/T058 L047
BC17 BC27P BC43
RA01 MK01
C33 C4B C11 C23D C12C C4G
SIG 4-4 - 4th Alarm - 1940 Hours
E066/E090 E092 E297/E064 E263/E082
L027 L056
BC12
C22H C24C C24 C4A C4
SIG 5-5 - 5th Alarm
E259/E094 E075 E089 E071
T023/T058 T051/T054
BC46/BC18
C4C C2H C4A C4
SPECIAL CALLED - 4 Engines
E313/E090 E305/E088 E059/E082 E062
SPECIAL CALLED - FAST Truck
T035/T058F
SPECIAL CALLED - 2 Battalion Chiefs
BC16/BC26 BC11/BC19
SPECIAL CALLED - 3 Ladders, 1 95 Tower & 1 Engine
E084/E045
T138/T041 L167/L038 L048 T163/T054
SPECIAL CALLED - RAC Unit
RA02
SPECIAL CALLED - 2 Trucks
L043/L27 L029/L047
SPECIAL CALLED - 1 Truck
L019
SPECIAL CALLED - 2 Battalions
BC53/BC20 BC04/BC19
SPECIAL CALLED - RAC Unit
RA04
SPECIAL CALLED - 2 Trucks & 1 FAST
T127/T054 T046/T031 T158/L027F
SPEICAL CALLED - 2 Engines 2 Trucks
E231/E064 E093 L030/L019 L042
SPECIAL CALLED - 1 95 Tower Ladder
T014/T058
SPECIAL CALLED - 2 Engines & 2 Trucks
E205/E082 E097 T013 L059
SPECIAL CALLED - 3 Engines & 2 Trucks
E047/E096 E273/E090 E58 T142/T??? L116
SPECIAL CALLED - 1 95 Tower Ladder
T119/T041
SPECIAL CALLED - 2 Battalion Chiefs
BC32/BC18 BC10/BC26
23:19 stopped
SPECIAL CALLED - 2 Engines 1 95 TL & 1 Ladder
E292 E220
T121 L055
SPECIAL CALLED - FAST
T124F
SPECIAL CALLED - 1 95 TL 1 BC & 1 DC
T009/T058
BC45/BC09
DC06
SPECIAL CALLED - 2 Engines & 1 95 Tower Ladder
E038 E083
T085
BC15

[@46fd04]

Around the 11 minute mark, it sounds to me like Command didnt really know how bad the fire had become. They kept asking about handlines. This fire is now gonna require several Towers and Aerial ladder water towers. The Chief at 12 mins saying things are deteriorating quickly gave a great update.

[@SkylerFire]

Yes from what you can’t see from the street is a good example!

[@schasney1915]

Thanks Skyler. Damn selfish people blocking the hydrant. I've been retired 16 years and it never changes.

[@SkylerFire]

Yeah really a shame!

[@johndavis6119]

Magnificent video Skyler. It’s rare to see a fire jet the jump on the FDNY like this one. But there at the start of the video is the legendary Engine Co 82 hard at work on the roof fighting it. All the members did outstanding work there. I hope all those folks get shelter and no pets were lost. Keep up the good reporting.

[@FernandoZavalaTAT]

Not only did 82 end up there, but the next 3 engine companies that were relocated to cover 82's area (263, 59 and 205) ended up there as well. Funny how the relocation system works, but it works well.

[@SkylerFire]

Thank you very much!

[@rspearsonyt]

DAMN..... can feel the heat....one of the best videos you have produced Skyler, as always we all appreciate your coverage and excellent comms !!! 👍 prayers extended for the injured and displaced residents 🙏

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks so much!

[@davidchickmaher6855]

⁠@@SkylerFireuuuuu hi oiooool lol l lol

[@charlesdalton6262]

At 23 minutes into the video.I heard a HT transmission confirming what we can clearly see happing. The brothers were making amazing efforts opening up the ceiling to expose a very heavy volume of fire throughout most of the cockloft .Conducting an Outstanding interior attack, members of this job will never give up .Regardless of multiple TL operating .Command with multiple transmissions,of clear the roof and top floor apartment.That was the time to clear the 6 th /Top floor .With the heavy volume of fire throughout the cockloft that has now clearly burned through the roof .That 6 fl ceiling is going to collapse .Sorry the use of those TL were not used earlier on. Outstanding efforts as always .Safe Tours Always

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks so much for your comment! I big factor was not having 95 foot tower ladders if they had saw earlier on I think they would have pulled everyone out a lot earlier

[@goodclasstesla4373]

❤A band that deserves all the love and appreciation

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks

[@aaronjohnson2843]

Complex fire situation Skyler,and though it is dangerous in the video,hard work by the FDNY pays off here.Cooperation and training in the academy is put to the test, Skyler.BTW,great call by Fire Command to get everyone off the roof.

[@SkylerFire]

For sure! Thanks for watching

[@charlesdalton6262]

Thank You Skyler for all your efforts reporting on this multiple alarm 🚨

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks so much!

[@raymondszybowicz7597]

God Bless all fire fighters they put there lives on the line everyday.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks

[@tinlizzie]

That one was a tremendous fire. Great job to you and to JJ.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks 👍

[@brandonseyfried1251]

No idea how more guys didn't get hurt with that volume of fire and conditions going downhill like they did. Great video from the exposure roof, Skyler.

[@SkylerFire]

That fire was way ahead of them big time. Very scary Fire indeed

[@tomfrederick6083]

That was crazy close-up! You and JJ are amazing with the angles you get. They got a handline up to where you were on the roof at some point, which seemed like good move, albeit a bit later. On JJ's video, it showed a single officer(??) up there early on, but I didn't see him later. So I guess my question for someone in the know is, at what point do they stretch lines to adjacent exposures that have a decent shot where a tower ladder can't hit. This seems like the perfect case for such a tactic.

[@charleshale7574]

I think this is the largest number of special calls beyond the 5th alarm. Huge fire🔥

[@SkylerFire]

5th alarm is the highest so everything will have to be special called after

[@randyhogan3071]

Badass coverage! One of those chiefs from the command post needed to up there where you're at.

[@ginabonina6427]

Amazing, heroic and quite frightening! Appreciate the ability to get a glimpse of the operation/coordination involved. I've never seen fire destruction from this perspective before.

[@vickythompson7244]

First time I have watched your videos what an amazing job you do. Thank you for sharing

[@aflong62]

My first time, too, seeing your videos. Thanks, Skyler.

[@gaborandrejszki2553]

Great job Skyler! Speedy recovery to the injuries!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks

[@gaborandrejszki2553]

@@SkylerFire You're welcome

[@aftermath2495]

The Best Skyler ! Great Work

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks ✌

[@cornelfrancis7615]

Great filming by your good self, crews worked hard. Has FDNY considered buying 64M 'bucket' ladders because London Fire Brigade (UK) has purchased three, the reason I ask this, New York (Manhattan) has more high rise buildings condense in a small area (not that it is small by any imagination) with a dense population which would be perfect, especially on jobs like this. Keep up the good work that you JJ produce. Thank you.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching. They tested the Bronco Sky-lifts but to maintain, storage and since the roads so much traffic it won’t work…. Prob would take a good 45mins to get to that fire

[@pamd.happykat8187]

Nice work, Skyler. That one was a MONSTER. I clipped and shared part of this one, where you said the whole roof was on fire. Stay safe out there!

[@kyledarrenhanson]

amazing coverage and channel. I live in a small city, so pretty fascinating seeing what fire crews go through in large city.

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juwanmoore]

It the great meeting you and nice video keep up the great work

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks so much! Nice meeting you as well!

[@ToddLOwens]

Amazing video as always Skyler!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks

[@kevinjones1993]

Great Footage of the fire

[@MusicLoverPearson]

Have you thought about PRAYING for the tenants who have lost their home with no place else to go and lost all of their possessions in the fire.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching

[@7846NEWCO]

That was a great roof top spot for a couple 2.5 inch lines .......didn't you have a buddy down below to tell ?? ......you have the freedom of freelance and get eyes where no one else has a chance........nice video thank you !!

[@SkylerFire]

Yes I went down and got someone to get a 2.5 up there.

[@bopahay]

Great Job Skyler!!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks

[@ronaldhathaway1613]

Get after it and stay after it. Good job

[@SkylerFire]

They worked very hard but this fire was way ahead

[@ronaldhathaway1613]

@@SkylerFire Old building look like no fire stops Fire Dept did a good job putting a stop on it.Did you work on the dept ?

[@SkylerFire]

@@ronaldhathaway1613 no I don’t work for FDNY

[@williamschlenger1518]

A once beautiful old building.

[@dongelinas5990]

Excellent coverage and video

[@SkylerFire]

Thank you very much!

[@tommyf6576]

I’ve never seen smoke that black. Crazy!

[@4XQTOO]

Oscar worthy!!!!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching

[@rangergun]

This is my building. I live on the opposite side of the fire. On the 4th floor and my sister lives on the 4th floor on the side where it was fire. I saw 2 ladders behind the building not putting any water on the roof for a long time. I don’t know what happen but they had a hard time putting water on the roof. So far we have not been able to go back in. At one point they said the fire was out. And then it spread from the front to the back. We have 4G cell equipment on the roof with miles or wires! I think helped spread it. But also the roof was just redone. Took them 3-4 years to do the roof.

[@SkylerFire]

Fire got into the Cockloft which is the space between the top floor ceiling and roof. They tried to stay inside fighting the fire but it was to far ahead…. This is a tall building and only some ladders can reach the roof to put water onto the roof.

[@ronkurey5981]

Excellent video! Love watching your channel

[@SkylerFire]

Thank you very much!

[@richardserrentino2668]

Wow amazing video as always .

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks again!

[@RobinPMac]

God Skyler be careful great coverage, be safe!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks

[@juwanmoore]

Great video

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for the visit

[@davehitt]

Very nice!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks!

[@docwight]

Great job on the video...

[@SkylerFire]

Thank you!

[@lindatoten6452]

God knows they are fighting a stubborn hot fire 🔥 It is turning out to be a mean monster!!

[@fredrickwhynn6225]

Pretty good work on the video.

[@docwight]

Looks like 44 had a ladderpipe seal fail...

[@SkylerFire]

Yes they did was taken OOS

[@sharongagnist6428]

Great footage as usual! Did all beings make it out (including pets)? I read sll comments and it wasn't addressed. I love animals and I worry when I see fires. I glad all injures were minor.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching, I don’t have a complete answer to you but I know they went in to get a few aggressive dogs.

[@stephaniekelly4384]

Hi Skyler, I've been watching your videos and JJ's for a few years now, but I've always wondered what most of the roofs in those buildings consist of? It looks different to what roofs are made from in Australia. Btw did you see the footage of the fire in a high rise in Sydney City about 2 weeks ago? It involved a partial collapse of the main fire building and a building next to it was also gutted, both have since been demolished. I feel so sorry for the families displaced by such large fires, most more than likely struggling to get by

[@SkylerFire]

There is a lot I couldn’t give you a answer

[@MikeyDee25]

Great work as usual Skyler. How come there are too few 95 footers in that area of NYC? Why wasn't a hose/hoses put on the same roof that you were on earlier? Could've used the SUPER PUMPER on that particular fire maybe? Glad to hear that there were only minor injuries reported last night!!👍

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching. So they added 2 95 Footers recently I believe total citywide is 17 or so now. So the reason there is not more is because the turning radius, they have very big rear ends and hard to make turns, and they won’t be able to turn out of a lot of firehouses. There is currently only 1 95 footer Spare and one they just replaced caught fire. So another year or 2 until atleast 4 turn into spares.

[@SkylerFire]

I got the Chief on the phone a hand line was put up there. And no super pumper wouldn’t be used

[@larrystultz7545]

👍👍🔥

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks

[@edotoole6604]

Great video. Seems like commanders were given poor advice to shut down tower ladders. We’re any commanders on the adjoining roof with you. They would certainly not advised that if so.

[@SkylerFire]

Some miscommunication this fire was long ahead of them.

[@edotoole6604]

Thanks. I imagine that it must be very frustrating when you are right there and know the wrong decisions are being made. Communication is the key, as you say. Pity that it didn’t work this time. Also you had a great position for a line to be operated early

[@philkipnis7403]

Jeez, my 90 year old grandma could have made the most sandwiches by the time they figured out who was on the roof geez engaged in playing because they couldn't get their act together as to who was on the roof. Poor performance people dying. I know they're worried about their firefighters they should be but if somebody gives an order to evacuate the route because they're putting water out, when you get the hell off the roof

[@dougbarr5703]

Looks like they could use a drone for video for command for these bigger buildings

[@jonarmedpiandsecurityoffic9051]

They had a chief in a helicopter above

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

Was there a mayday at 25:08? Sounded like TL 44 bucket.

[@SkylerFire]

Plenty of mayday calls but nothing serious for trapped or anything.

[@williamschlenger1518]

You can feel the heat & smell the tar burning.

[@allanlester3561]

Super footage, man. Any update on source/cause?

[@SkylerFire]

Nothing yet.

[@mikeharris3148]

Great shots from the rooftop, how do you get up there without getting run off?

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching. Not sure what you mean. The building wasn’t evacuated and it’s the exposure

[@mikeharris3148]

@@SkylerFire I was thinking that the roofs would be locked up

[@GraemeMurphy]

I honestly feel like I just watched a controlled burning of peoples homes. To see ladder hoses extended but not applying water for a long time speaks of the commander failing in his/her duty.

[@manofaction1807]

And right about there at the 3:20 mark, is about when the shit got real...

[@danwilsonjr9081]

Nice Video- you carryin a thermal camera now?>

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching

[@tommyboy71]

Don’t understand why that tower ladder did not hit the roof sooner.

[@SkylerFire]

Didn’t reach…

[@allanlester3561]

Also, do classic buildings like this one have a fireman's standpipe/hose on each floor? This place would have needed a dozen per floor!

[@SkylerFire]

This building did not have standpipes

[@sircampbell1249]

No water ?

[@cornelfrancis7615]

Aggressive firefighting is a dying art, it seems only the big FD practice this, don't get me wrong , if the conditions are that serious, you don't commit your crews unless there's a life risk, watching these video's FDNY are pretty aggressive................maybe that's down to senior officers who appear to be very experience guys who learnt the trade before going for promotion.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching, they are very aggressive and this Fire was just far enough gone they couldn’t get ahead of it.

[@MrTEMTA]

God forbid the snorkels shoot water on the fire!

[@SkylerFire]

FDNY doesn’t have snorkels.

[@hanksmith6086]

it still amazes me that there isn't any laws passed, building codes, that prohibit all tar products from building roofs.. That tar is the worse thing for fires. heats up, liquefies and burns like an oil rig.. but in today's times its allowed. no safety at all..

[@davidglaum2538]

The fire is bad enough plus everyone one that lives in the building has water damage

[@SkylerFire]

Yes

[@markpranck2508]

It's sad that FDNY doesn't know how to put out a fire.

[@SkylerFire]

Opinion over fact.

[@swede510]

All I hear is a lot of yelling, effective, no way

[@gofxckyourself1]

I saw the building fire in the beginning of it from a few blocks away the smoke was everywhere a bunch of people pulled over on the cross bronx service road to film it and take pictures