Newark Ohio Fire Department House Fire 154 S. 6th St Command View with Radio Traffic and Helmet Cam

On September 4, 2020 at 0616 hours NFD units were dispatched to 154 S. 6th Street for report of a house fire. While responding the dispatcher advised they were receiving additional calls reporting a working fire.
This house was located in an old section of town where houses are built behind other houses making access to it somewhat difficult.
The following equipment was on the initial assignment:
Battalion-1 with a crew of 1 (Me)
Rescue-1 (engine/rescue) with a crew of 4
Tower-1 (105 ft platform) with a crew of 4
Ladder-3 (100 ft ladder) with a crew of 4
Medic-3 with a crew of 2
Engine-52 (Heath FD) with a crew of 2
Engine-2 and Medic-2 were tied up at an auto accident when this fire was dispatched.
The working fire announcement brought an additional 2 engines and 1 medic
Rescue-51 (Heath FD-engine/rescue) with a crew of 3
Rescue-201 (Granville FD) with a crew of 4
Medic-201 (Granville FD) with a crew of 3
Upon arrival a 360 of the building revealed the home was a duplex with 1 apartment upstairs and 1 apartment downstairs. Both were vacant and in the process of being remodeled. There was fire showing on Delta side from the ground extending to the roof line with extension into the second floor. The initial attack crew had to enter the rear door to gain access to the 2nd floor apartment. A total of 3 handlines were utilized to extinguish the fire.
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries at this fire.
This video was recorded with a Motorola Z Force Droid cell phone, which limits the length of each video to about 30 minutes. The PIP Helmet Cam footage was recorded with a Fire Cam 1080.
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[@commandvisionfire]

I go to work for a 24 hour shift and when I come home I notice that all of the experts and keyboard warriors have been hard at work. I'm blocking people left and right. Goodness, where is the Christmas spirit?

[@trog43844]

Why are you blocking people? Dislike comments then shut them off folks have different opinions

[@commandvisionfire]

@@trog43844 Not a different opinion. Being rude, cussing, and causing problems. And because it's my channel. We don't have to agree, but we do need to be respectful.

[@redbaron474]

@@commandvisionfire Can't say I'm surprised Chief. Decency and courtesy are pretty much dead in our country now... along with intelligence and sanity. :(

[@redbaron474]

@@commandvisionfire 10:01 Chief: "i have no visible fire at this time" 10:05 Fire(in Rip Taylor's voice): "Hel-LOOOO!!!!" lol.

[@bige1552]

Merry Christmas Chief! Prayers for you, your family and department are all safe and healthy and have a great holiday season! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@Quadflash]

That response was a thing of beauty. Clear comms, clear assignments, crews safety aware, no wasted effort. It's good to see professionals working effectively.

[@beautifulspirit2973]

Well said. Agree wholeheartedly.

[@BigKeithDog]

I'm always amazed at the calmness. Just another day at the office for these guys.

[@Coldwarrior7781]

Agreed

[@aroostookdave]

This old disabled firefighter loves your view of your fires Dave. I sure miss these days. Thanks for the Video's

[@davebutcher2011]

I have to agree

[@sarahchristine6025]

I’ve never heard how firefighters are organized during a fire so it’s really interesting to hear and see everything take place. Thanks for all that you do!

[@johngoglia-gh7ql]

Good posting. Means good command leadership

[@jdow55]

I like how the extra what looks like Driver/ Engineers put up green cones under the power line. Without being told by command

[@commandvisionfire]

We have policy to mark electrical hazards with green cones.

[@jdow55]

I like that idea I have seen it on construction sites makes perfect sense for fire ground as well 👍

[@user-dv5wr5bf6l]

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[@timgiven3826]

Thank you chief for allowing us to be on scene with you all. Stay safe sir

[@mro4440]

Jeeze. Going for a promotion?? If I can get all this sticky sweet stuff off of me I can move to the next video.

[@brucekulickfan4206]

@@mro4440 LMAO

[@Dan_Bender]

"Division 1 interior to command, we are pulling ceilings and it sounds like we have guests at the front door"

[@frankbrito7959]

Lmao

[@bengone3349]

@@frankbrito7959 Made me laugh also.

[@dirkdiggler2507]

Whats that mean?

[@frankbrito7959]

@@dirkdiggler2507 firefighters were already inside when the dude with the sledgehammer was trying to take out that door. He was knocking on the front door

[@brydenjohnson7596]

Someone told him to do that just mess with... I hope a least

[@lilithrose5047]

I remember waking up to this about 5:30/6am and watching the newark department go to work battling the blaze from a backyard. Good job getting the fire under control. You guys do an amazing job, keep it up 💛

[@commandvisionfire]

Thanks.

[@lilithrose5047]

You're welcome chief

[@earl0603]

Chief Decker you and your department do a wonderful job under extreme conditions to keep us all informed, and we thank you. Unfortunately some people on here don't show respect towards others and need to be blocked. I know you and most of the serious viewers watching welcome good open discussions without hearing unwarranted statements. As a former line officer and firefighter I really enjoy the professionalism and dedication you and your department bring to each and every video.

[@mattgillmore4177]

The fire fighter on the Alpha side door is having a rough day at the plate going 0 for 20 on the door.

[@commandvisionfire]

Yes. These doors were secured much better than the average.

[@mattgillmore4177]

@@commandvisionfire Indeed. Thanks for what you do, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@LUVEMDPOWER]

Another good training video for departments to learn from. No drama, no chaos, very well organized and well executed tactics. Good to see well-trained departments at work.

[@DJ-bh1ju]

Even the occasional hiccup in comms and individual actions, but no panic.

[@mrethang2345]

Conmand definitely had it organized, he wasn’t loud he was calm giving assignments, and furthermore the job got done! Salute my fire fighter brothers from battalion chief!!

[@maryannguggemos1051]

Nice job as always. Please consider a 360 walkaround video after the fire is extinquished. Will give us a better perspective of the scene.

[@commandvisionfire]

I never gave that a thought. That would be easy to do. Especially after the sun had come up.

[@CR-zh8xj]

Good control from start to finish. Very professional, and a great use of resources. I appreciate the ability to use your incidents for training. It is invaluable to those of us who do not see the volume of other departments. Stay safe.

[@terrygunter9549]

As a retired firefighter, I am so proud of these guy's. "What an outstanding job". Everyone has their act together , the community and the department should be so ever proud.

[@adamantman3200]

Because of the internet, these videos are excellent learning tool for millions on how the job is really done as opposed to Hollywood's version. ,

[@marianneturner7267]

For what it's worth, if you go to street view for this property, you'll see the electric meters on the house where the fire started.

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

My first thought too - but in the video, the female witness says she saw men start the fire. (But now that I think of it - could have been a copper theft attempt gone awry.)

[@Ed_in_Md]

Another great video Chief! I’m not a firefighter but to me you provide the clearest guidance for your teams and they respond better, faster and more professionally than any others that I’ve seen in videos. You are without a doubt very experienced and knowledgeable and obviously train your firefighters very well. Your community must feel very safe. Well done!

[@commandvisionfire]

Thanks.

[@TristenLangVideos]

Congratulations on 32k subscribers, Chief. Be safe out there.

[@commandvisionfire]

Thanks.

[@alaninnh]

Good camera angle on this one, giving the opportunity to see several operations. I liked the helmet cam on your 360.

[@ericpl7227]

It's not as bad as some videos where the PASS alarms are constantly going off, nonstop! Drives me nuts!

[@commandvisionfire]

Thanks. Sometimes I can park in a good location and sometimes it just doesn't work out.

[@commandvisionfire]

@@ericpl7227 That is pet-peeve of mine too. I think that can make the fireground dangerous when firefighters don't pay attention to PASS alarms.

[@alaninnh]

@@commandvisionfire Merry Christmas Dave. I hope you get to spend some quiet time at home with the family.

[@commandvisionfire]

@@alaninnh Thanks. Merry Christmas to you.

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

13:56 That there is a good solid door. I need to get one of those! lol

[@commandvisionfire]

Yep.

[@Ramztothaz]

Excellent job done by the IC. Very clear comms, clear orders and short and to the point radio communication.

[@MrMoggyman]

David thank you for your insightful videos. They give the common man an unparalleled look into the workings of command, control, and fire fighting skills at the scene of real fires, and how each fire is individual in itself requiring different approaches to tackle it. Thank you and your brave and courageous fire fighting crews for both professionalism and excellent performance on behalf of the public at every fire scene. It cannot be stated how much the fire service is so highly necessary and appreciated.

[@nitsujecirp6354]

I am a training officer and using your videos tonight for recruit training. Its so valuable to have resources like this available.

[@garethbeynon7176]

I’m shocked that you’re ladder safety is poor in the us I rarely see a ladder footed by anyone, and two fire fighters up the same ladder with it not secured?

[@c41cu1us3]

Im actually both impressed by the effectiveness of the fire crew and the quality of the siding of the home. Normally siding like that melts off exposing more wood to the heat. You gotta give the builder props for that too!

[@RavenAtYourWindow]

Thanks for the videos Chief, enjoy learning and watching

[@georgec2898]

Great work by you and your team! The split cam was great and hope you keep that up. Stay safe and keep on doing what you do.

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

Chief thank you for your service and for providing us with these videos. God bless you and your men

[@beautifulspirit2973]

Just want to say that you guys do an amazing job and that I truly appreciate you for all that you do. You are all heroes. Thank you!! GREAT JOB

[@markhull1366]

Thanks for another great video Chief. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

[@thomasfogerty3515]

Great job. I am a firefighter in Wisconsin. Love your style of command!

[@CiriAntares]

Thanks for Sharing Mr. Decker, really interesting to watch and listen in on how you and your team approach these situations. Hoping you & your team have a safe & happy holidays & a Merry Christmas.

[@7089540230]

Chief Decker & Crew Awesome Job.Chief The Split Screen with the Helmet Cam & Dash Cam was a great pov,hope we can see more of that. Keep up the great work & stay safe. 5****" I'm out of popcorn 🍿 already lol

[@7089540230]

Just curious was there any fire in the Dumpster? In video Looks like it's next to the dumpster.

[@aportman58]

I love how on probably 75% of major (extended) fires how you get to watch the day break and a new day brightens!

[@gentrystinnetti8277]

Thank you for showing us your fire emergencies. It’s a great educational experience

[@johnneal1102]

Can't wait, always love to see your videos chief

[@MrTechHistory]

Thanks, Chief Decker. Another great video. You have a terrific FD!!!!!

[@GunSlinger221]

Great job with the video Chief. Have not been on lately love the new format change way to go.

[@LambsHillShooting]

Great video as always Chief! I would love to see more of the picture in picture with the helmet cam during the 360. Really gives us a good idea of what you are seeing during your size-up.

[@FloridaCatholicGuy]

Looks like fire started outside. Dumpster outside the house indicating renovations. I was suspecting arson before the lady said what she said.

[@cindykaufman4706]

Excellent direction of the powerlines and awareness of surroundings! Thank you.

[@commandvisionfire]

Thanks.

[@firefighter14530]

Another perfectly executed and managed scene. Great job NFD!

[@firemedic542]

Please keep these coming. I use them to learn. Thank you, and stay safe.

[@richgoff9737]

As usual, good job chief. I’ve seen others that could learn much for you. As an old smokeater, I appreciate how you control your operations and how good a job you do on commas.

[@bengone3349]

Chief, another smooth, safe and effective operation. Be safe!

[@UnkleJustin]

Another great video of a great job done. I see people questioning how the initial attack was handled BUT only you did the initial 360. The helmet cam didn't catch all your observations, so..... Glad everyone is safe. Happy Holidays to all y'all in Ohio from us here in Western New York State!!

[@chris7015]

What I found interesting was that it got lighter outside during this fire. Many of these videos are in the dead of night, or start at dusk and get darker.

[@dotcassilles1488]

At the start of the video it said call received at 0616 which is 6:16am. I heard a ladies voice tell command she saw people around the duplex with torches then later saw the fire. Very suspicious.

[@pegallen6983]

Excellent response Chief Decker! You really knocked that sucker down quick very impressed! Bless you all! Stay safe out there

[@johnc8175]

Great Stop!! Merry Christmas, Chief! Be safe!!

[@cingbur7824]

Listening to your commands and comments makes things much clearer

[@kengingerich7543]

Good video Mr David. I learned more about IC radio traffic off this video. Thanks.

[@laminator_x8792]

I am loving the response and command POV!! you should see if any of the firefighters on the boxes have and cams and incorporate them into the videos.

[@martinbonner8017]

Love the channel. If anyone wants to learn how to be an outstanding chief and incident commander then this is where to learn it! Keep up the excellent work, stay safe.

[@condod414]

Thanks for sharing Chief Decker. Stay safe

[@johndavis6119]

Great watching pros at work. Attaboy Dave. Good job, thank you for letting us buff this fire.

[@ryansmith3511]

dork

[@fatalbear]

I'm watching from the uk love theses videos thanks and merry Christmas

[@549BR]

I was holding my breath as I watched two firemen on that bowed ladder with no ground support. I've seen two firemen fall with broken backs and other injuries, so I'm really sensitive about ladder usage.

[@Jarl_Thidrandi]

I hope those ladders are a bit sturdier than the ones you buy at home depot, especially with the angle they laid it at. I was always taught to stand with the base of the ladder at your feet, and extend your arm forward and you should be able to grab a rung with out leaning or bending your elbow, then you know its the right angle.

[@funkidyo]

@@Jarl_Thidrandi No one does that arm rung fire 1 and 2 crap, try rescuing someone and trying to go down a ladder with that steep of an angle. They do it at that angle so its much easier to bring a victim down. As for why they did it for climbing the roof, your guess is as good as mine

[@georgec2898]

First off the foot of the ladder is definitely in the grass/dirt thus dug in. The ladders firefighters use are some of the strongest out there and the rungs are overlapped adequately and I see nothing wrong with the angle. This was perfect example of ladder ops with out the truck ie main ladders.

[@georgec2898]

I will say that they should have put on the air (radio) that the 2nd floor access on the A (Alpha) side via ladder was gone and moved for roof ops.

[@robismod]

BR549 watching it I was a bit concerned too, but then my viewing “angle” wasn’t very clear-maybe even a little deceiving. However, my eyes thought I saw some twist toward the right side, and then when I saw more than one person on it, I thought it might give way. I believe it was more illusion for me as these guys are good at what they do (that doesn’t mean pros don’t make mistakes) and were on their game. Still...made me hold breath too...😉

[@drsauce4347]

Chief, you and your staff do an unbelievable job. All fire depts. should operate like you do.

[@paulbock2990]

Hi Chief, we’re you seeing anything particular during your 360 that made you order your 1st line to the interior and had the 2nd line pulled to knockdown the exterior fire? Thanks for providing these uploads!

[@johnbirkenmaier6641]

Question for those watching, when the chief calls each unit for PAR, what exactly does that mean? Great teamwork for all! Please stay safe out there!

[@SchusterLagoon]

PAR stands for Personnel Accountability Report - they are asking each unit if all of their guys are accounted for.

[@shanereichsr2382]

David very well done by all on a very well advanced fire

[@jamesleake2121]

A job well done Chief your men got there and did a good job on getting the fire out quick and safely, Hope that you and your family and all of your firefighters and their families have a very Merry Christmas

[@scottshultz5763]

Y'all are awesome, I wish our fire departments down here were more like y'all up there.

[@jaymcfadden1803]

Great video. Gotta Admit when the 2nd guy climbed up the ladder i thought the Middle part might actualy snap..😰. Great work.

[@americo2]

Always a superb job chief ! I hope you live forever!

[@user-lg4vq5ku5s]

David as a former firefighter I have watched a lot of your videos I think you do an excellent job you do a very good size up on arrival do a very good job all around no body should criticize you a re a very good job you do a good job keeping your people safe

[@brianberry1851]

Does your department do a debrief, critique, or some kind of lessens learned after an incident? If not, it might be a good way to go over what went well and what didn't. (Like the roof team stealing the egress ladder for division 2).

[@SumSouuthernSugar]

Great camera position with a view of a lot of action. Good call moving those guys out from under the electric lines. Eagle eye on the scene. :-)

[@DJ-bh1ju]

He even called out the impingement on the wires when he got on scene... must be those guys didn't hear it....

[@danielbrumm6076]

Excellent job by all. Clear instructions, crews working effectively and effective. I plan on sharing with my department as a great training opportunity. I do have a question for you. What kind of command board or aids are you using to be so organized and on top of the scene? Thank you for your service.

[@BamBamBigelow..]

Wow, this is fascinating. Respect for the upload.

[@Fubar793]

Chief Decker your Firefighters are amazing at there jobs. Thank you so much for the Honor of seeing 1st hand what you all do. God Bless you all

[@edloeffler9769]

Very good job of scene controlled fire extinguishment. The only observation that I have an issue with is when, at approximately 12:30 minutes, the ventilation crew removed the ladder from the second story window and used it for roof access. In my opinion, another ladder should have been used. Otherwise, a very well run fire scene.

[@commandvisionfire]

I agree. The roof team should always bring their own ladders.

[@yogiandbooboo7232]

Thanks to all who serve. Nice job all 👊🏼 🚒

[@BrickfordCityFire]

You guys made short work of that one. Nice work!

[@redbaron474]

13:57 6 heavy blows, and it's still closed... DANG, I want one of those doors!

[@MarkSmith-sg1uw]

I heard that activity before I saw them, and I thought "Lord, I hope he tried turning the door knob first!"

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Carry some c4 and detcord on the fire trucks. Good for breaching 😂

[@Washoewillie]

I hear you knockin' but you can't come in!

[@mch2359]

I really like how you thanked the woman for her information.

[@johngoglia-gh7ql]

Chief, recommend having meetings with mayor. Requesting check on ALL MAINS IN YOUR LOCAL

[@jeffgarrett2114]

Did they find out what caused it. I see the electric feed is in the back wonder if it was electrical in nature. You and your crew do a great job keeping Newark safe, stay safe from Corona and unsafe structures Merry Christmas to you and your crew from Jackson county Ohio

[@karenminckler4198]

I grew up with my dad in the volunteer fire department here. Then my brother joined. My husband was one for another one here. And my son joined too. And my uncle was a paid fireman. A big thank you to all the paid fireman out there and the volunteer.

[@davebutcher2011]

Great job I love your vids and look forward to watching more

[@unodonut]

Hey chief! Love your videos! You guys in Newark are doing great. Don’t know if you’ve seen it, how do you feel about the Milwaukee method for vertical ventilation on a peak roof? It appears that maybe you operate your ladder companies with a crew of 3. I think you guys would greatly benefit from using this method. The only thing I noticed was the ladder crew removing the division 2 egress ladder to use for venting. Other than that, great job! Keep it up!

[@commandvisionfire]

We don't regularly go to the roof on an ordinary private dwelling. Usually it is easier to take some glass for horizontal ventilation, but yes the Milwaukee cut is very effective. And you are correct, usually 3 on our engines and ladders. 4 if we are lucky.

[@aportman58]

Great job NFD...I love seeing a commander not afraid to coordinate using an exterior line in conjunction with an interior fire attack! I get so irritated seeing exterior fires continue burn and extend into attic and remainder of structure because interior operations are occurring. So great job on this decision! Allen P (Captain) Retired.

[@cleightontourtellotte284]

Great command and control of resources. Department appears to have good teamwork - got the job done efficiently. My one observation and comment is the ground ladder on Side A. Good initial placement for Division 2 egress in emergency, then roof crew moved it to access the roof’ and then never replaced it. Should never move a ladder placed for emergency egress while crews are in the building. Ladder company should have placed another ladder for roof access.

[@erickorte5865]

Terrific job chief. Very organized scene.

[@TrainsOnGoPro]

Nice Job Chief! 12:00 This roof job look extra scary for some reason!

[@jjaagg5050]

I like that split view of the 360.

[@OnLocation1]

Favourite benchmarks 1:04 - Upgrade 1:26 - Size Up! / Found it! 2:09 - Out for 360! It’s a worker 14:17 - Neighbours waking up wondering what the noises are this early in the morning look outside to a house on fire. 29:53 - Agent applied on the hot spots. Careful nearly got the chiefs car wet that would have been funny.

[@craftedbychris1721]

There's one way to start your morning at 6:35am

[@graffmachine]

Very good. Love the new prouction with te helmet cam :-)

[@benpaynter]

Another great video. Thanks for uploading

[@waymontaylor1556]

Awesome job as always

[@pompier1301]

Chief Decker, great videos !! Your calm, clear, polite and well spoken approach is an asset to your department. You should be proud ! I do have one question for you.....what do you mean when you asked all units if they had "par" ?

[@scotto40]

He is asking for a Personnel Accountability Report just making sure all are accounted for.

[@pamhofmeister2531]

Great video. David wonderful calm command. Wonderful job on this fire. God bless y'all.

[@massmedic6334]

Thanks Chief

[@TheMetalmachine467]

Thank you to all fire fighter everywhere for keeping people safe

[@thecoolguy2012]

Will there be a part 2 to this video and awesome video keep up the good work and merry Christmas

[@commandvisionfire]

No. For the most part this was over aside from a little more overhaul and hosing down the guys that were inside.

[@thecoolguy2012]

@@commandvisionfire alright thanks

[@nlocke74]

another great training video, thank you BC #1

[@justinlavonyoder]

Looking forward to it!!

[@donnadreyer2580]

I throughly Enjoy watching Your videos, You and Your Department get on Scene and have the fire knocked out within minutes, You and Your Guys don't mess around. NIce Work Guys, Stay Safe Out There.

[@kylepfleiderer9107]

Another great job chief, love watching your videos great chiefs making great firefighter, God bless and stay safe, happy holidays to you and your fire house chief

[@scotts2223]

Today is December 18, 2021 a Merry Christmas to everyone, don't give up hope chief you are doing a fantastic job educating us with your experience. It would be an honor and privilege to serve under your command Battalion Chief David Decker. Volunteer First Responder Scott Shipman