LACountyFD / Gardena Second Alarm Blaze / Firestone Tire Shop

[@debbie3218]

I have so much respect and admiration for firemen/firewomen/all rescue people. You are all heroes. Especially the people who were helping with the rescue & recovery on 9/11. I'm from NY, and lost someone in the collapse of the north tower. God bless you all.

[@firelensman]

Thanks for the great shout out. I lived in New York City in the late 70's and early 80's and am a huge FDNY fan ! Sorry to hear about your loss, I have a brother who used to work diagonally across from the WTC but they closed shop a few years before the second (9/11) terrorist attack. Good Luck !

[@debbie3218]

May God bless you and your family, and hope you continue to stay safe during these crazy times.

[@ZacharyHankins]

I am going back and watching all of firelensman's videos, and this one is great. The fire department did a great job on this one. Not many people know how much fatigue you get sitting on those hoses and moving them around. It does not sound that tough to do, but those hoses beat the crap out of you, especially if you sit there long enough.

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

Tyres are by about 60 % made of crude oil and soot. That's why a tyre warehouse on fire much looks like an oil fire, doesn't it? Radiant heat must be enormous, so a big thanks to the firefighters' courage!

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

This fire clearly shows that tyres are made with a mixture of crude oil and other materials such as silica and nylon which put together burn like hell. This site here looks like an oil well on fire! Chapeau to the bravery of the firefighters who have to put this mess out!

[@MrShobar]

Excellent job. Many thanks.

[@Sonic-sh2vh]

Not much they could do at this one. Protect exposures and keep everyone safe.

[@firelensman]

Absolutely. They saved the rest of the block...

[@MD21037]

Nothing you can do with that one, except keep it from spreading which they accomplished very well. The building was probably already lost when they got there. Was there any kind of access to the rear? If there was any way to make access to the corners of A/B, and C/D sides and I would see about trying to get a ladder pipe or two up flowing.

[@christopherweir9886]

Tire store shop fires....one of the worst fires I've ever fought. No sleep for that shift.

[@jamesdillard3583]

I was a volunteer firefighter for St.Helens Oregon for seventeen years and we had a Les Swab tire shop go up and we ended spending the night fighting it.

[@tbo2341]

That sign on the building speaks for it all Firestone not just the tires the building too.

[@darranpepperdine]

Finally puts the fire in firestone

[@karagregory69]

Hope the company got a fine. Isn't it illegal to burn tires in California?

[@MarshallNatedog]

Adding any water helps even if it evaporates it still helps by cooling the fire

[@TheFireControl]

No, it did cools the flames, not the fire. The fire will lasts as long as it has combustible or nothing puts it under the pirolisis temperature. Maybe thats why after several hours are so much FFs believing in calling a new parking lot "fire under control". :/

[@joeboscarino2380]

Should have called a 3rd alarm

[@firelensman]

Second Alarm held it to the original building.

[@rangersleadtheway2362]

I guess you could say they were having a hot sale on tires.

[@jenteaalders4043]

RLTW 23 gnkgmgmgjdmjw.jmmgpm

[@wolfblade5949]

RangersLeadTheWay23 RBLX that sounds about right but its the wrong kind of sale

[@fidezramirez3144]

May God bless of these firefighters. 💕💕

[@jeffskene42]

anyone know if the deluge truck was asigned to this fire .the one that used to be at 105's and is on its third or 4th truck remount since inception...this unit may be at another station now numbered in the 80's (don't remember number) was at 105's for quite a while though and may still have one there

[@emt5330]

I don't see it listed on their Wiki page

[@tfinvold]

Holy crap burning tires I bet that stunk..

[@firelensman]

Not really, the heavy black smoke shot upwards and the smoke on the street smelled like "structure fire" (wood-plaster-concrete).

[@theshadow1559]

One lone firefighter against one large fire should be the subtitle of this video.

[@firelensman]

I always say my videos does not do justice at the big blazes. So much going on around, if only I could capture it all...this was a second alarm so think about how much your not seeing.

[@theshadow1559]

@@firelensman I am actually much more aware of that fire scene than you are willing to give me credit for or of having. I posted the comment only because I found it quite interesting and puzzling as to why not a single one of that firefighter's crewmembers came to assist him in his endeavor to do his crews part in suppressing the fire. The firefighter apparently having the will to do so, no matter how problematic his endeavor was obviously going to be, really made an impression on me as to his professional attitude and firefighting training.

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

I watched one video of a tire shop fire in Chicago and they had to bring in the foam truck from Chicago O'Hare Airport to put that out. And no I'm not being an armchair fireman and saying they should have done that here. I just thought it was interesting.

[@firelensman]

+MsPrincesspaulina 10-4! That would be a good idea. Regular water knocked this fire down but foam may have been faster.

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

+firelensman Thank you. Like I said, I'm not trying to be an armchair firefighter. lol I just find it interesting how these brave people go about their jobs. If water works that's good enough. Actually, it's probably better than having the fire get so far gone that they'd need a foam truck. Be safe out there and keep up the good work.

[@notthatdonald1385]

+MsPrincesspaulina Every move by a professional fire dept., paid or volunteer is planned ahead, and executed with precision, like a chess game. A fully involved tire store is a 'write off' from go, a defensive operation. The motto is to save lives and property in that order. And..."everybody goes home".

[@lehoang6320]

5pp

[@KARR5000]

Working at an airport I only got to see the foam trucks actually deploy once but it was cool as hell. Small craft, fuel spill fire, everyone was well clear of the area by the time the spill actually caught fire

[@toddistre781]

that place was already a lost cause when they got there it was already well involved when the first truck arrived

[@telemaster7791]

Tire fires are really nasty. The hard part comes with overhaul.

[@Belchmaster41]

in most situations like this, you would think it would require a 4th or even a 5th alarm

[@skiqsr]

I would like to know if these large fire departments use heat index instruments to tell the fire fighters where the actual “Highest” temperatures are in the blaze… i.e.. the Furnace! I have used them during smoke investigations but never seen it in a major blaze of this sort.

[@emt5330]

Most FDs have thermal imaging cameras

[@juliecasey5196]

Awesome footage

[@Sonic-sh2vh]

I hear a lot of powersawing in the background , what are they cutting ? They're not up on the roof are they ?

[@firelensman]

lol. There is no roof. They are "opening up" the building next door.(rotary saws on locks). 13:11

[@Sonic-sh2vh]

Thanks, great video !

[@theloneone381]

In the middle of the video, sounded like someone sawing something constantly and then the sound would end with a pop

[@firelensman]

Sorry Josh, off topic. On the "down low."

[@boataxe4605]

The Simpsons had me convinced that it was impossible to extinguish a tire fire. I guess they were wrong! I feel sorry for the owner and the employees, they had a Bad Year!

[@bryanphillips6666]

Maybe they should have worked for...wait for it...Goodyear!

[@emt5330]

Well, it sure was a Goodyear for their competition

[@pabuffa]

Need more water.

[@ceciliafenner3984]

OUCH!!!! That is one intensely "HOT" fire!!!!!

[@vinceparlante3723]

Firelensmans Are you retired fire fighter of any kind? I use to be a Volunteer Firefighter here in B.C.F.D. back in the late 80s B 4 that? Did EMS in North Shore Mass. And Boston area .

[@firelensman]

Hi there Vince, the answer is no. Just a Buff. I was an explorer "once upon a time" with LAFD in the late 80's or early 90's. Thanks for asking and Happy Thanksgiving !

[@daemonwhitebeard6590]

A bit of irony with the sign and what is going on with the fire.

[@whistlingtomb3299]

Gives a whole new meaning to burning rubber

[@toddistre781]

just wondering why do some ff sit on the hose? Is that just to hold it down?

[@Commissar0617]

+Todd Istre yeah, pretty much

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

@@Commissar0617 Only way one man can control a two-and-a-half inch line by his lonesome.

[@daymal2717]

Who doesn't like crossing streams with friends like that! ?!

[@gfl1957]

Easy to spot the Battalion Chiefs, no SCBA and clean turnout gear.

[@tonyboss3025]

very good video man also check out 10 alarm see jeff stang fire p4 inferno marcal paper factory a must see unbelievable wow

[@mikegallant811]

Yeah,I watched it! That one was a REAL bitch to fight!

[@DWBurns]

I was watching the 2 guys with the 2 1/2 inch hoses thinking of Ghost Busters, DON’T CROSS THE STREAMS. I was expecting the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man to appear.

[@aaronsmith550]

Why not Station 127

[@forrestcawley7159]

Is this lastnight?

[@firelensman]

+Forrest Cawley ...The 25th, AM.

[@petesahli3967]

The palm trees, didn't have a chance!

[@greenjobuff]

they put the "Fire" in Firestone

[@alexgonick]

Joseph Nelson wouldn't they technically be taking it out? Haha

[@IrishEddie317]

"Rufus? RUFUSSSSSS!!!" "Yeah, boss? "I told you I wanted to sell FIRESTONE tires, not FIRESTARTERS!!!"" "Whoooooops. Sorry, boss!"

[@susanallen412]

why is nobody attacking the seat of the fire? knock it down from the ground up, not the top down!!!!!!!!

[@firelensman]

+Susan Allen The entire building from end to end was the "seat of the fire." L.A. County Firefighters did a great job keeping this wind swept fire from destroying the entire block! Where you there?

[@themooseisontheloose]

+Susan Allen Can you not see the building was collapsed? Know what you're talking about before you comment.

[@andrewthomas8934]

Susan Allen The main mission right then was to cool it off. Mitigate the situation. Total loss. Main mission is cool it off and keep it from spreading. Nothing can be done. Very intense fire here. Great job to the fire fighters.

[@emt5330]

At this point, they were just attempting to confine it to the building of origin.

[@xxkillerkane420xx8]

That fire really got rolling

[@thomasmeier2508]

so sorry to see this

[@haroldsmuck3569]

Very intense fire to bring under control. The heat from this fire might have been very high and the smell terrible. Once the flames get a hold and ahead of the F/F, it is just a matter to surround and drown. (Fire Prevention / Safety Officer)

[@ethang6735]

Doesn't help that tires burn quite well once going... foam wouldve helped but not from the point of when this guy started filming

[@Belchmaster41]

something like this needs at least a 5th alarm to get it fully under control

[@Brian13549]

Now that's what I call burning some rubber.

[@firelensman]

"Where the rubber meets the road."

[@justinmurphy1883]

Great ladder truck placement...

[@lom3ardo]

The 2 stang's were doing absolutely nothing and the hand lines should've had solid tips on them.

[@firelensman]

The 2 stang's did everything and the hand lines combined saved the rest of the block.

[@wjp255]

Kudos to the brave firemen. Great job. I have to admit though, it was nice to see a Firestone burn. They are such a ripoff.

[@Canopus68]

I was on firefighter 40 years ago. Here's my question. Why don't they use the monitors on the trucks when faced with a fire like this?

[@firelensman]

They did set up for a ladder pipe, protecting the exposure to the east...

[@Brian13549]

They did look at the 2:23 mark you can see the deck gun in use

[@kekelaward]

They needed foam.

[@daverobinson6184]

Well the name is almost right Firestone. They do have a fire

[@bryanphillips6666]

This is why they're called Fiirressstoonne

[@tbo2341]

Looks like them tires knows it's real name Firestone that's a blazing situation

[@lavenderbella187]

Is that f****ckin gasoline on the ground???????

[@jonathandeatherage9271]

I guess you could say "Burn RUBBER!!"

[@watchthe1369]

I like they way they sit on the hose and aim the "stream" talk about using primal instincts.....

[@arthurdoweling9062]

watchthe1369 they are using probably a 2 1/2 or 3 inch line,one man can't control it standing.Sitting on gives the man control over the line.

[@watchthe1369]

@@arthurdoweling9062 Hey, I wasn't accusing them of being lazy. I was worried about them crossing the streams, or maybe a little fantasy?

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

@@arthurdoweling9062 You throw a big loop in the hose before charging, then get a strap and tie the hose where the hose crosses itself, passing the nozzle underneath. Then you sit on it and charge it, holding the nozzle between your legs and aim that stream at the fire. Done it a couple of times in my youth with the volunteers.

[@mikepertle3582]

I heard on the radio Firestone was having a 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 sale on all tires

[@jackborwer9447]

my dad is a fireman it is not to be ground up not the top to the ground

[@jaundinbintaip2848]

😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@MsJinkerson]

I think foam is better

[@jessicafredrick9742]

MsJinkerson it sits on the fire better if u. No wat I mean

[@goldengaming7036]

Foam is best used for fuel fires but it isn’t as unlimited as water is. My department that I’m a jr firefighter on rarely uses foam... the only thing we use foam mostly is for a vehicle fire that is not going out like it should. You can look up main foam uses online.

[@xxkillerkane420xx8]

Lots of fire but I’m not seeing the stone

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

I'd rather use foam than water!

[@budman4137]

Well that Firestone can't rip anymore people off!!

[@lathamarea1437]

A lot of fire and heat, Had to smell bad..

[@mikewagner3582]

Cool

[@chriscassidy7115]

doesn't use much common sense now does it,

[@MarshallNatedog]

Hope that Firestone sign survived

[@Branchporter]

+APOLLOWOLF GAMING - The sign survived. In the current Google Street View it is standing tall and proud above the burned out shell.

[@MarshallNatedog]

Sweet

[@MarshallNatedog]

I wonder if I could get it

[@hickman7909]

having a fire sale on firestone tires

[@yocheckitman]

firestone on fire...... get it?

[@alexgonick]

yocheckitman bahahaha

[@killerBaklboNs.]

No bad energy o k

[@michaelsorrells4649]

They do Best

[@TheFireControl]

Why the IC allows that FF to be in that position with a so lo volume (250-400gpm?) stream. He is putting himself in a very dangerous position, besides he is wasting water. Children and heroe menthality are the main reason why FF are suffering accidents.

[@firelensman]

+TheFireControl Lol! Wasting water? All water on a raging blaze is good! Out of frame are two engines with thier monitors and a ladder pipe in operation. "Children and a hero mentality?" Look in the mirror pal!

[@TheFireControl]

Wasting water cuz small streams get evaporated before reach the fire seat. It`s the same as hunting elephants with BB guns, 15 grains each pellet, 20 pounds after no results. But an elephant bullet at 700 grains sends the elephant to the grave. Did you know in mouth of whom laugh it`s abbundant????.

[@firelensman]

+TheFireControl ?????????????????? Pray tell, not the man in control of the tall armchair?????????????????

[@TheFireControl]

odeis5 OMG, you didn`t know nothing about nothing, just a tip.... the reaction force from a 700 gpm stream flowing from a nozzle it`s about 300 pounds, and from a 1.000 gpm its about 400 pounds.... let alone the pressure in pump for compensate that tremendous friction loss.... in 100ft in 2-1/2" its 200 psi+80 psi for the nozzle and you need 280 psi at pump panel..... 300-400 pounds of reaction force and you expect a lone ff will counter it just by sitting on the hose?????, with luck it serves until you reaches the 400 gpm mark. He/she is simply wasting water with a stream of 250-400 gpm. Have you ever handled a nozzle at over 100 gpm????, I doubt it. www.akronbrass.com/media/resource-center/theoretical-discharge-solid-bore-nozzles.pdf

[@N2NDF]

+TheFireControl your reference from the website is for there equipment. However those "nozzles" are not smooth bore nozzle... So with that said... A 2 1/2" line depending on the "pressure" for one person should be 80-100psi at the tip is 300-600gpm.. In my 20 years have never flowed 1000gpm via a 2 1/2" line... Max is about 700gpm....

[@SergioMendiolaRamírez]

Damn its bourn🔥🔥🔥

[@aaronsmith550]

Why are they not using foam there might be Chemicals that poisonous

[@dispatcherdink3921]

Crossing streams lol

[@watchthe1369]

I have heard about the brotherhood, but that is a bit .....excessive?

[@gregory46236]

Hustler casino

[@firelensman]

Larry Flynt's joint at the begining of the video.

[@Redbug72]

🌊🌊🔥🌊

[@matiasvargas6415]

😡

[@chriscassidy7115]

LA county is a joke, use foam at tire fires not water the fire would of been knocked down by now

[@nobbie56]

Collins Firestone is glosed, you gugge by Google Maps

[@resmatamang7164]

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