Newark Ohio Fire Department Garage Fire Dashcam Command Post with Audio

Newark Fire Department responded to a structure fire on 3-22-18. This was a detached garage that was 35 ft by 25 ft. NFD responded to a fire in this same garage approximately 15 hours prior to this fire. The first fire was contained to a small portion of the garage, damaging one wall and some of the contents. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation. No injuries were reported on either fire.
NFD responded with 2 engines, 2 ladders, 2 medics and a battalion chief with a total of 20 firefighters. The fire was quickly contained with crews utilizing a 2.5" line, a 1.75" line and a yard lay consisting of 2.5" line with a gated-Y with 100 ft of 1.75". There were 2 cars inside the garage that were destroyed.
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You can keep up to date with Newark Fire Department on their Facebook page at / newarkohfire or on their web page at www.newarkohiofire.org
I have opted to allow commenting so that people can ask questions or make comments/observations. Please keep it respectful. Most of us are here trying to learn. If you are disrespectful I will block you.
Use of my videos- My videos haves been uploaded for training purposes. Anyone may use this video in-part or whole for training purposes. If you have specific questions about the video you can contact me at [e-mail]. Stay safe!

[@briangiardelli9190]

Where was a 2.5 on initial attack? Portable monitor.... Horrible dept...

[@commandvisionfire]

Everybody see this guy's comment. His comment is not respectful or in an effort to learn. You can't learn and be critical at the same time. So, he gets muted forever. Instead of deleting his comment I'll leave it up so others can learn from his mistake. Thank you Brian for helping all of us learn how to be respectful and learn to become better at our job.

[@scfire304]

Ah...the ole keyboard warrior. Always knows best 🙄

[@ffjsb]

While I'd agree that taking a 2 1/2" line was the better choice, ANYONE who's watched your videos knows that you guys generally do a great job. I'd have used the big line for knockdown, and had a crew bring the 1 3/4 line for exposures and final extinguishment.

[@commandvisionfire]

@@ffjsb We're not all going to agree on tactics, but it doesn't mean we can't be nice. Thanks.

[@wxguy60]

The way I see it chief, your videos should also be used as training videos. Your firefighters look more professional than some of these big city firefighters. Love your videos.

[@scfire304]

Water on the fire quickly. Clear and calm radio traffic. No injuries. Well done sir.

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

Always a pleasure to hear your calm demeanor on the radio Chief! Your professionalism on the fire ground along with patience and experience really does a credit to the job and a learning opportunity for all firefighters.

[@strumbum946]

After retiring from 32 yrs in the fire service, 21 yrs as a paid Captain, there is one thing that will always be constant in the fire service. All Officers In Charge, OICs have to make split second decisions that affects the lives of everyone on scene. Regardless of the outcome, good or bad, right or wrong, we always carry the burden of keeping everyone safe and doing the best we can as quickly as possible. Chief Decker is the type of Commander that knows and demonstrates what an effective leader should be. Keep ‘me safe Brother...

[@commandvisionfire]

Thank you sir. Enjoy retirement. It's always good to hear that a brother firefighter survived the career and is enjoying retirement.

[@strumbum946]

David Decker - Thank you Chief. Enjoying retirement. Hoping every Brother & Sister currently serving will be as fortunate as I have been.

[@ericluebke2430]

Chief Decker you and your men are a well assembled team of professional firefighters. I watch your videos daily and appreciate all of the dedication and hard work you guys do. You are truly a natural born leader.

[@arthurzeller5754]

Doing an awesome job as always Chief Decker, keep up the good work Sir

[@retiredarthritic2083]

Water flowing in under 2 minutes fire contained to fire building in 6 minutes. Stellar performance excellent work. Be safe and hopefully you won't have to respond to another call until after Christmas. Merry Christmas and a happy new year Chief.

[@charger8020]

Yo must have great training it shows!! Nicely done and thanks for the video!!

[@ericmorse9952]

From what I could see, it looks like everyone done a great job. There's not a lot you can do when one is that involved upon arrival. Good job and be safe.

[@bengone3349]

Chief Decker, as a former volunteer I recall some runs we had and compare them to your operations. I can say I wish you had been our training officer or a command chief in our county. What a difference. I can't wait for your videos so that I can continue to learn, but am no longer in the fire service. You and your men stay safe.

[@FloridaCatholicGuy]

I watch a lot of your videos and they are all great! You have a lot of action on your department. I see you have the apparatus drivers well trained not to block your dash cam! Haha!

[@commandvisionfire]

I have plenty of video of just the side of an apparatus, lol. Sometimes there just isn't anything that can be done about it. The fire comes first. I think what you are referring to is when Ladder-1 pulled up the driver/operator knew we wouldn't be using the stick so he angled the truck to block the street. Great move on his part. Something as simple as that could prevent a firefighter from getting run over by a passing car.

[@nintendoryan2245]

Holy cow!!! 2 fires at the same garage???!!! Yikes! Glad no one was hurt!

[@commandvisionfire]

Yep. Not sure if it was a rekindle or some other cause. And can I just say thank you for reading the description before commenting. I appreciate that.

[@nintendoryan2245]

@@commandvisionfire your welcome sir!! Please be safe

[@mr.rhinotheawesome9442]

@@commandvisionfire What was the cause of the first fire?

[@Hokieredneck]

WOW, well done! this is one of the best attacks i've seen in a long time

[@michaelmurphy5806]

Hey decker it's neals son great attack and response stay safe

[@terekwhite9712]

I watch alot of fire video's...... You & your twam are first class all the way.... You guy's & Stockton CA are the 2 that lead the rest by example. Well done by all....

[@Chief_Kevin]

Sounds like dispatch just woke up from a nap 😆

[@toddbehrends1373]

I have watched numerous videos and find them quite fascinating how you can get your men at the right places at the right times. Years of experience I know. How big is Newark Ohio? Stay safe.

[@commandvisionfire]

Newark, Ohio has approximately 48,000 residents. Our department typically runs 2 engines, 1 ladder, and 3 or 4 EMS units with a daily staffing of 16-19.

[@pinellasamerican6990]

Thank you for these videos. I was born in Newark and know most of the areas. I like seeing the whole drive there from the fire station.

[@kcgunesq]

As usual, I am so impressed at how quickly your department gets water on the fire and how proficiently you manage the scene.

[@tjsylla]

Another great video. Thanks Chief. 👌🏾

[@jsmith198095]

Chief Decker , ive learned so much thru you're videos thru the year's!! Why couldnt I have had you as my training officer 26 yrs ago.. 😆 stay safe brother!! FF111 missouri

[@jerrywatts1097]

To chief decker u always show good videos I love watching the videos

[@earnestmckinney1802]

awesome video, I've been looking at your videos for awhile now. Quick question, I know that you're a battalion chief but have you ever had a situation on site where you had to put on your gear to help the men before mutual came to assist?

[@commandvisionfire]

To the best of my memory no, aside from something minor like getting a kink out of the hose. I suppose if we needed to make a rescue I would jump in to help if we were short handed.

[@retiredarthritic2083]

@@commandvisionfire Chief I don't doubt that if a life is on the line you would jump in to assist your guys if needed. From what I have seen you would never let anyone remain trapped if you could at all possibly avoid it. Just the kind of human being you are.

[@adelefarough5123]

I like how your dept. makes order out of chaos. Also, I notice the absence of the trolls that usually frequent fire videos. I appreciate that. From here on out, these are the only fire videos I will watch.

[@beachstreet5970]

Thank you for posting these videos, they are very informative. I do have a question about your radio phraseology. The format "who I'm calling" followed by "who I am", such as "Control-1, Chief1".. "Chief 1 " seems to be much more common. The main benefit being the called party hears their call sign first, and can then listen to who is calling them. It appears you're using the reverse. ATC for example also uses this method, such as "New York Tower, Delta 101. " "Delta 101, New York Tower, " I'm just curious why your department has chosen the reverse. Thanks!

[@commandvisionfire]

Everybody is trained a little bit different. This is just how we have done it for as long as I can remember. The upside is if I clip the beginning of the message the receiver should still hear me say their unit. Example (Battalion-1) to Rescue-1. They at least hear Rescue-1 so they should answer.

[@thomasmarks5497]

@@commandvisionfire The dept i ran with did the same. We liked it cause like u said, if i cut myself off at least the unit i am calling heres it. I honestly dont think its that uncommon any more.

[@shanestamball1886]

first line nozzle man should have requested a proper pressure increase, other than that it looks like a professional fire dept.

[@commandvisionfire]

Good eye. We discussed that afterwards.

[@shanestamball1886]

i've noticed over the years the inexperienced guy's fail to make that call. and also don't utilize a semi fog pattern enough when conditions warrant its. i'm assuming he was using a adjustable nozzle. with fire through the roof/fully ventilated. he could have possibly achieved rapid suppression sooner. alot of dept. overlook there initial attack on tank water. Except for the country boys who only have tank water lol.

[@thomasleonard2564]

Great job boys very good :) love your videos maybe one day I can be a volunteer firefighter like my grandfather was for many years sadly he pass away last week but he pass his helmet to me so I will never forget him stay safe out there guys ❤️

[@judis.1810]

Chief Decker, ur company always does a phenomenal job at any and all fires, mva's or whatever u guys encounter. Great job here as well.

[@Windrider6]

I like that you showed the street view and satellite view of the property! Now could you PLEASE provide subtitles for the audio? The radio audio is so difficult to understand. I could discern only one quarter of the words, and even then most of it didn't seem to make sense.

[@mxslick50]

I was going to suggest turning on the close captioning, but it gets most of this video very wrong.... 6:33 being a very bad example. (Warning, language not suitable for work)

[@briansullivan1927]

great video...stay safe brother and god bless.

[@davidglaum2538]

Chief I can understand why some people make negative comments it’s because they know nothing about the job. Most of the comments are positive and come from someone with some knowledge of what they are talking about. Been there done that if I wasn’t to old I be no you team in a second. Good work.

[@commandvisionfire]

I agree. I don't mind people having a different idea or different opinion, but those people need to be respectful. Thanks.

[@lindagibson9528]

Awesome job. God Bless

[@Sucknutz_]

Was the pressure low on the first attack line?

[@krissteele2661]

Professional firefighters again at work from chief to the his crew unless lives are at stake you take your team into rough condition but when all said and done everyone goes home safe well done 🇺🇸

[@commandvisionfire]

Thanks

[@douglas2lee929]

Question:. Do engines, which usually have an onboard water tank, usually have foam capabilities on the same engine, or would foam abilities usually come from a different more "specialized" foam engine? Also, I assume that any time a vehicle is burning, it is usually fought with foam rather than water, or maybe water first, and THEN foam. Is this correct? Thank You.

[@kyleanderson2542]

Get that dang yard lay charged rescue 1. Good thing it was not more urgent. Nice work fellas.

[@commandvisionfire]

Just a little miscommunication. But you are correct, thank goodness it wasn't an urgent request.

[@YouTube_Professor]

Are all your areas outfitted with pressurized hydrants? Do you have any dry hydrants or have to do any drafting, or water shuttle? Full time staff I assume?I’ve recently come across your vids, and find your size up and attacks spot on, trying to get a feel for what your working with. Thanks for posting and screw the tube professionals and their negative input. Takes a true professional to post all these...

[@jelracer98]

David i love your videos keep them up. i do have a question for you , do you have photo cars and a investigation cars you call out during any fire sorry i am a investigator and want to know keep up the great job and stay safe my brother

[@commandvisionfire]

We have a full time investigator (I-20) that you'll hear me call for on most of the videos. I always try to snap a few quick photos when I arrive to help with the investigation process. We also have a friend who usually shows up on fires and he does a great job snapping some photos for us. Also, it is very common for the investigator to watch my dash-cam video so he can see where the fire was at when I first arrive. Take care and stay safe.

[@jelracer98]

@@commandvisionfire ok thank you so much sir , i have done my own photos also but when i was on Decatur twp fire we had photo cars that would respond and take video or still shots for us , came in handy many of times , i will

[@royals24u]

Once again Chief Decker ... excellent job by you and the crew ... keep up the great work

[@jasonc.7696]

Great video!! being a rookie FF myself for a Vol dept. learn a lot from your videos. Should start wearing a body cam that would be pretty interesting. Be safe sir

[@LeoTheDreamer]

Stay safe out there brother! Volunteer firefighter North Carolina.

[@stevendenton6533]

However at this point my first line would be protecting exposures til I can get a water supply and then larger handlines in place. Have the truck co. take the garage door then attack the fire. Just based off the initial size up. Again it's a garage/car fire.. Great learning tool chief! Keep safe.

[@commandvisionfire]

@@stevendenton6533 The first line did initially put some water on the exposure (second) garage. It sounds like you have a solid strategy.

[@MrFinchc]

They should your right

[@michaelpatanella]

that 3am sleep will strangle that voice for the first few raspy sentences huh lol. been there too. Good video Chief

[@terrystone1102]

Hi chief any chance you can start using a helmet cam aswell as the cam in your car?? Loving all your videos thanks for posting stay safe

[@williamriedthaler2157]

I am so sorry to hear about those two cars but thank god no one was hurt in either of the fires but how did the fires start

[@PrincessUndertaker]

Hi Chief Decker My Name is Princess Undertaker Fan :) I love your videos Keep them coming and stay safe

[@timmcdowell4092]

Quick attack.. marvelous! Follow up with secondary lines was seamless. Just me, but since this is the second fire in that structure on the same day..??? Little suspicious👀? Let us know what the investor found.. Great job on this knock down. Glad no injuries or additional property damage.

[@549BR]

I bet the insurance company will have a lot of questions about this claim. Fighting fires during the winter in the middle of the night can't be fun. Were all the personnel from the Newark department? Seemed like a lot of fire fighters assembled for this attack. Thanks for making this video available to the public.

[@Cthippo1]

What is a "Yard lay"? Is that like a hotel pack? Never heard that term before.

[@commandvisionfire]

Our yard lay is a 2.5" line (200 or 250 feet) with a gated-Y attached to it. Then a 1.75" line finishing it out. It is a great yard to get into a courtyard or situations where there is a house behind a house. The best part is the second arriving engine brings their high-rise bundle (100 ft. of 1.75" hose) and can quickly get a second line into operation.

[@Cthippo1]

@@commandvisionfire Ok, thanks for the info. In that situation we pull the 2 1/2 preconnect and hook the hotel pack to it. Different solutions to different problems.

[@scottdd2]

Ladder 1 knows not to block the chief's camera :)

[@brianwalkerrealtor]

Another Master Class in incident command

[@iamnotamushroom2880]

Great video, sir. I have one question. You requested the power company and who else? I've heard you mention this in other videos. You have a well trained and highly professional department. I don't like watching people's property destroyed, just the tactics used.

[@commandvisionfire]

I think you are referring to my request for I-20. He is our Fire Marshall that we call in to investigate fires.

[@iamnotamushroom2880]

Ahh, that's it. Thank you.

[@bobskowronek6691]

Is the investigator the guy in 3/4 boots? Btw Chief love your vids like how the truck backed up to not block your vid Lol

[@wnytrashtrucks]

@@commandvisionfire fire marshal is not just auto dispatched? On a fire response.

[@xxkillerkane420xx8]

Our fire marshal is not auto dispatched at our department in his after hours. May be the same in this case and he is not dispatched for small fires or fires such as grill fires, out of control leaf fires and fires where nothing of value is burned. For instance we got a call of bales on fire in a roadway, the farmer noticed his bales on fire and got them off his trailer and into the middle of the road so not to cause a brush fire. He said he saw someone flick a cigarette out their window on their way past him and didn’t want to pursue any legal action as they were trash bales. No investigation was done.

[@zwaanjan56]

Job well done, btw, did anyone check the House for People ...??

[@commandvisionfire]

Thanks. And yes we did. The homeowner arrived while we were on scene.

[@komitadjie]

Dumb question from a total civilian here: In most of your other videos, I see the first line on the fire with a very aggressive attack, push right up to the window or door and douse everything inside. In this case, they remained a significant distance back, and directed their water at the roof opening and only slantingly into the visible window on the right. Can you expand on what I observed there? I'm just very curious! Thank you very much for posting these videos, they are extremely interesting from the standpoint of someone with no experience at all.

[@hvfd5956]

The answer is temperature. When you have a fire with this much advance, the amount of heat coming out just can't be understood until you have been there. Even with the turnout gear, there is only so much you can take before your brain says - get the heck out of here! It's been a lot of years since I was riding, fresh out of high school - back when they used to allow FF to ride the tail board. I was never so happy as when the captain told me to take a jump seat. The only problem is I ended up right behind the real train air horn that was on Houston Engine 28. Dang that thing was loud - even behind it. Back to this fire - I hadn't heard the terminology of yard lay in a long of time and forgot what exactly it was. In Houston, we would often use that on apartment fires because that got us two lines in operation quicker. We had a group of apartments built in the mid-1960's with aluminum wiring that was a regular weekly thing, usually on Friday nights. I was thinking 2 1/.2 right form the start, but the folks on Rescue 1 took the correct approach - use what you have and get water on the fire.

[@jtman6videonetwork335]

Wow 2 cars destroyed in a garage! Stay safe.

[@bartyr5150]

What is I20? I hear you ask for them regularly

[@BerraLJ]

Feels bit dangerous, now you been there earlier but closed of garage that could contain god know what seems bit scary. Looks like a nice home, any damages to the living part?

[@dougfrank5182]

Chief, what is a yard lay?

[@collindonaldson9097]

Another good video. I really enjoy these, very professional, and very organized. I’ve learned quite a bit from your videos, keep it up Chief, stay safe out there!

[@alaninnh]

I've been meaning to ask; what is an I-20?

[@commandvisionfire]

I-20 is our fire investigator.

[@OklahomaEmergency]

Do you respond from Home or from a station?

[@commandvisionfire]

We respond from the station(s). We have three stations with staffing ranging from 16-22.

[@chadekennedy8483]

Hello from liberty township in sulphur springs ohio!

[@philepstein524]

You say rescue 1 something like "yard lite or yard line". What are you saying?

[@commandvisionfire]

Yard lay. It's 200 ft of 2.5 in hose with a gated wye, finished with 100 ft of 1.75 in hose.

[@WiRenegade]

We run the same thing either calling it the highrise pack(which we have zero highrises) or the easy pack... but im gonna start using yard lay.

[@susanwahl6322]

I remember watching one video where a firefighter was trying to run with the hose. First he tangled the hose and then he tripped and fell. Sometimes it’s better to be slow but sure than fast and sloppy.

[@commandvisionfire]

I usually tell everybody no running on the fire ground unless they are within seconds of dying. And if they are within seconds of dying they are free to do whatever they choose.

[@mxslick50]

@@commandvisionfire Now that should be made into a T-shirt. One thing I can't stand, in all the fire videos I have watched (and at the few fire scenes I was watching in Los Angeles) is the people with no clue screaming about "Why aren't they running? Why are they so slow? What's taking so long?" Even then I knew the reasons, and more than once have either explained it to them, or just told them to shut up. :)

[@geoffgaudet2545]

Susan Wahl I have noticed this on all Chief Decker’s videos-no one runs on the fireground. Moreover, all the unassigned firefighters remain in a group, ready for assignment-no firefighters just wandering around the scene. All very professional.

[@johnniehus]

That first line off was the saddest fire stream ever. Did you have bad water?

[@commandvisionfire]

It took a few seconds to get that straightened out. Just a minor issue while operating off of the tank water.

[@doneime875]

Ah, that's what fire looks like. We seem to be in a fire proof part of the world.

[@commandvisionfire]

I know what you mean. We are rocking it out right now. As a department we have had 9 in the previous 5 weeks.

[@tomoakhill8825]

My thought was, "That initial line is not delivering enough water. Hope they get more soon." It never ever occurred to me that choice was a mistake. I have watched many of Chief Decker's videos, and the Newark Fire Department is an example for us all to follow. It is idiotic to post a disrespectful comment about that line, because we have no idea why that choice was made. I assumed there was a good reason for it, based on how excellent this fire department is.

[@thatbaldguy5023]

I live very close to Newark Ohio go there all the time would love to come meet you someday. Lol

[@KD0LRG]

Seems like that garage caught a case of the Detroit. That fire just shows once the roof is penetrated by fire it is one mean lady. That red line just seems like squirt gun until the big gun darkens it up quick. Fire science is very interesting to study.

[@prannoyindugula3879]

I love to watch fire rescue

[@jerrywatts1097]

To chief decker thank u for the videos off all the calls when u going to make new ones

[@charleskirby6143]

Just curious, would the geography have allowed you to use an engine deck gun for a quick attack before the hand lines were charged? A lot of water for initial fast attack. Great videos chief! Think about a body or helmet cam to.

[@commandvisionfire]

I don't think a deck gun would have been possible. Half of the garage is situated behind the house and another one-car garage. The best they could have done was hit the roll-up garage door with the deck gun. But that's a good thought. I'm all about big water for big fire.

[@Gideonsmythe]

If the 2nd wasn't a rekindle, then that's extremely suspicious. Top work again to Sgt Decker and his team.

[@commandvisionfire]

There was an issue with the electric panel, so there is a chance that the power came back on to the garage after the first fire. I'm hoping it isn't a rekindle, but we are all human.

[@Redbug72]

🌊🌊🔥🌊

[@lidsman2221]

My neighbor had a medical problem and they sent out that huge ladder truck. I was wondering why they send out a truck like that for a medical problem. Seems like it would cost a lot to run that truck. EMS was there before the fire truck was. Can you help me out understand what trucks they send out and why? Thanks for the info.

[@commandvisionfire]

That is a good question. If the 911 dispatchers believe it to be a serious (life threatening) medical emergency they will send the closest unit in addition to a transport unit (medic/squad/ambulance, whatever they call it in your area). Sometimes this is and engine and sometimes it's a ladder truck. In Newark all engines and ladders are staffed with a paramedic and are ALS equipped, meaning they have a heart monitor/defibrillator, a drug box with numerous life saving medications and a full airway kit. If somebody is having a serious medical emergency, getting paramedics to the patient two or three minutes faster could mean the difference between life and death. There are some other reasons that a fire truck would be sent, but most usually it's in an effort to reduce response times and provide ALS care as quick as possible.

[@lidsman2221]

Thank you for that information. One more question. I hear you say on the radio that someone is EMS sector. What does that mean? Thanks again!

[@commandvisionfire]

@@lidsman2221 I always assign a medic crew (usually the 2nd arriving medic) to the EMS sector. Their job is ready their EMS equipment on the cot and move it close to the scene, to be ready in case a firefighter gets hurt, or if we rescue a civilian that needs medical attention.

[@alvon911]

Good question, and good answer from Chief Decker. I work as a full time paramedic in another part of Ohio. Our fire department is staffed part time. They regularly help us with serious medical calls. It's not that we need "that huge ladder truck" but we need the personnel on that huge truck. If they came in a pickup or car, then got a fire call, they would have to respond back to the station and get the fire truck, wasting time.

[@46fd04]

I agree with Alvon911. Where I live, people get all wound up about a "million dollar truck" showing up to do "an Ambulance driver's job". Its not about what vehicle they arrived on. Its all about 3 well-trained Firefighters helping a citizen in need, AND, the patient will arrive at the Hospital faster because there will be 5 or 6 people on the scene, inc. 2 or 3 Paramedics (not Ambulance drivers). After patient care, our FF's are in charge of clearing a path for the stretcher to get out to the Ambulance (we regularly commandeer elevators in highrise buildings), and getting all the Paramedics' equipment out to the Ambulance. If Medical calls were only handled by two Paramedics, in some cases it would be forever before they departed for the Hospital. Having firefighters attend very serious medical calls is essential for optimum patient care.

[@CallsItLikeISeizeIts]

The hose just keeps coming, awesome! “More Cowbell”!

[@jodycox1474]

Darren is better. Lol good video tell your brother I said hello

[@commandvisionfire]

Darrin is better at what? I almost muted you and deleted your comment, but I'll give you a free pass just this one time, LOL.

[@47fireguy16]

Raise the pressure on that hand line.

[@robertdicorato1322]

Negative. His water supply is limited. His job is exposure protection and to keep it essentially the same fire until big water is ready to go...

[@cjkokay]

What is i20

[@commandvisionfire]

That is our fire investigator.

[@cjkokay]

@@commandvisionfire awesome video. While I'm a rural FF, I appreciate how hard the thought process is in the attack.

[@bill330]

Chief Decker: How many men are assigned to each company?

[@commandvisionfire]

Typically we have two on every medic and three on the engines and ladders. We were heavy staffed on this night so here's how this went (without making this sound overly complicated). We had two medics running out of Station-1 (Medic-1 & Medic-4). They always jump on Ladder-1 during a fire assignment, so we had four on Ladder-1 (Medic-1 & Medic-4) stay parked. I had four on Rescue-1 and four on Ladder-2. Engine-3 had three and Medic-2 and Medic-3 both had two. A total of 20 firefighters including me. It seems like we never have fires when we are heavy staffed but it is awesome to have four coming off of a rig when we do have a fire.

[@bill330]

Thank you chief

[@arthurzeller5754]

Every Officer hasd choices on attack methods and his that day was multiple 1 3/4 lines

[@rolandwolfe3844]

What is I-20

[@commandvisionfire]

I-20 is our fire investigator.

[@rolandwolfe3844]

David Decker thank you be safe brother in red

[@mxslick50]

@@commandvisionfire If I may make a suggestion: Maybe put this info on I-20 into the description? May stop a lot of the repeat requests.

[@scottbaker1018]

I bet there was prized muscle car or cars in that garage..No matter what a shame. FD did a awesome job though 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@douglas2lee929]

Question for anybody.......anyone know what that "donk" bell type sound is that goes off at random times is? It sounds like "bonk" and it sounds every once in a while. Thanks.

[@ltthomas114]

They're updates from the dispatchers to units assigned to the call.

[@douglas2lee929]

@@ltthomas114 Thank You sir.

[@dustinbednorz2178]

Love the guy in hip boots and coat! Old school.

[@jeffreysiraguse2623]

i fail to see any occupants at this hour of the morning. are they still sleeping through this?

[@commandvisionfire]

They were not at home if I remember correctly.

[@michaelpatanella]

I only wish I could see this Chief get at LEAST 1 or 2 more chiefs on scenes like these. Multiple chiefs at full box alarms or higher. Correct me if I'm wrong but this guy is running water supply, safety, and fire suppression. Doing it darn well, but that isn't the point. It's too much. Especially when it's a simple thing to see and understand. I do however also wonder if it is a matter of this city keeping taxpayer $$ locked in the government dark rat hole. FD's always the last to get the loot, while also always being the fire area of government that need it. I wish Chief Decker many more years of service in a Chief role.

[@pirox2720]

Michael Patanella I'm sure if needed he would have called in another chief or assigned one of those duty's to one of the other unit officers on site