Newark Ohio Fire 65 W Postal Garage Fire 2-8-14 Fire Command

2-8-14 This was a 1200 sq ft L-shaped workshop/garage. Three cars were inside as well as an unspecified amount racing fuel
Newark FD responded with 1-eng/res, 1-eng, 1-ladder, 3-EMS units and 1-BC (16 FFs). Automatic aid was provided by Eng-541 (Newark Twp FD) and Heath FD Eng-2.
Suppression efforts were hampered by a narrow alley with several inches of snow. Initial attack was made with a 2.5 inch line and two 1.75 inch lines. Class-B Foam was eventually utilized to extinguish some remaining pools of burning gas.
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[@doc1029]

I have watched almost every structure fire on KZbin that Newark Ohio has responded to. In my 30 years as a volly I have never seen a department have it SO TOGETHER. They are firing on all cylinders. Great Supervision and the man power is amazingly trained. I have watched other videos on here where it is 10 to 15 mins before the first hose is laid and the first water reaches fire. Newark Like I say is one helluva DEPARTMENT. GOOD JOB GUYS.

[@TalbotBrooks]

Chief - I think there might be a really great demonstration of flow-paths here. At about 6:00 in, you can note the change in smoke velocity at the rear window as the engine crew advances on the garage door with a partial fog pattern. A very impressive flash-over happens right after. This, and the other videos you post, are excellent examples of ICS at work - great scene control, judicious use of radios, and you've got an awesome team of disciplined firefighters who understand teamwork.

[@jimstevenson9033]

@Talbot Brooks I caught the same thing. End also on the Delta Side also if your looking from the camera angle of Chief Deckers vehicle. Hell of the work from the interior crew dam, Good Job!

[@tomfuller1579]

Great job attacking on tank water. A lost art today. This department is rock solid.

[@adelefarough5123]

From what I have seen in this video, this looks like it was one bloody stubborn fire!

[@jimstevenson9033]

This shows why NOT to store any Fuels ESPECIALLY RACING FUEL in there Proper Containers such as a Metal Cabinet, and possible to store them locked up outside in same!!! @Talbot Brooks your comment is 100% on the money! Great Work Chief Decker & Newark Fire Dept. Stay Safe My Fellow Brothers!!

[@redbaron474]

2:57 Oh no, PLEASE don't get stuck. lol.

[@jeffgarrett2114]

Newark seems to have a lot of structure fires is it bad wiring faulty breaker boxes or something else. I feel bad for the people who are displaced

[@jmWhyMe]

I know this was a long time ago, but with all the fuel load, why no Bravo foam?

[@davidswank2281]

I often wonder if the FD says, it's lost let it burn???? It is less expensive in the end ??!!

[@donalddarrow5578]

If it is a lost cause, why would anyone risk firefighters' SAFETY to try to extinguish a pile of nothing?

[@davidswank2281]

Exactly

[@adelefarough5123]

Is it possible that in such cases the priority becomes protecting other structures? Just wondering. I'm not a firefighter, so I wouldn't presume to know. But to me, that would make sense.

[@lcmark]

@@adelefarough5123 Oh yes! That's when they say they're going defensive. In some of the Chief's videos, he will say that and ask for the engineers/drivers to sound the air horns on all the trucks. That's used as a clear signal to all firefighters that the incident commander wants everyone out of the building immediately. Here's some further reading on defensive firefighting: www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/fire-tactic-offensive-vs-defensive-fire-attack-Z1Vn8eQY9zr1yTGu/

[@adelefarough5123]

Stupid question alert: what is a "working fire?"

[@retiredarthritic2083]

Adele a working fire is any fire which will involve anything more than a very small fire which can be extinguished easily and quickly using an absolute minimum of resources.

[@donalddarrow5578]

A working fire is when fire is showing upon arrival.

[@adelefarough5123]

Thanks, gentlemen!

[@garkar908]

Was hampered by pure laziness Lucky it didnt explode and kill everyone on site ! Racing fuel is no joke

[@tomcander3669]

Where was the laziness?

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Instead of spectating, the other firefighters could have thrown snowballs at it. Just for fun. And practice, for the Softsnowball Team.