Newark Ohio Fire Department House Fire Flashover. Dashcam with radio traffic. Command training.

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On January 2, 2022 at 2027 hours Newark Fire Department units were dispatched to 305 Buckingham Street for a report of a house fire. While responding the dispatcher advised that there might be somebody still inside the home.
Upon arriving on location I could see smoke from the second floor windows. Bystanders reported that someone was inside the home and refusing to come out. That threw up a red flag for me. I requested the working fire assignment to be started and exited the car to conduct a 360. The use of the thermal imaging camera helped me identify the location and extent of the fire. There was nothing else remarkable on the 360. The occupant did exit the structure and reported that no other people were inside.
Rescue-1 arrived with a crew of three and was assigned to attack the fire that was on the Division-2 of the home. Upon attempting to make entry via the front door the officer on Rescue-1 encountered numerous items barricading the front door. Again, that threw up a red flag. The stretch to the second floor was somewhat difficult as the step going to the second floor was at the rear of the first floor. The officer reported high heat and zero visibility in the hallway of the second floor. When Ladder-1 arrived they were assigned to stretch a back-up line behind Rescue-1.
As more units arrived on scene I assigned them to various tasks. Medic-5 then reported that they had discovered a second fire in the rear of the house on Division-1. Once again, that threw up another red flag. Having more than one fire, made me suspicious that we were possibly dealing with an intentionally set fire. This is not the first time that we have encountered a fire with multiple set points. (See the video from May 4, 2020 at 32 N. Buena Vista St.) I immediately ordered additional hoselines to the area of the second fire to ensure that the crews on the second floor did not become trapped.
The following equipment was on the initial assignment:
Battalion-1 with a crew of 1 (Me)
Rescue-1 (engine/rescue) with a crew of 3
Tower-1 (105 ft platform) with a crew of 2
Ladder-2 (75 ft quint) with a crew of 3
Ladder-3 (100 ft ladder) with a crew of 3
Medic-3 with a crew of 2
Engine-5 with a crew of 3
Medic-5 with a crew of 2
The working fire announcement brought an additional engine.
Engine-541 with a crew of 2
I also requested mutual-aid from Madison Twp. F.D. for a station fill-in.
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries at this fire.
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[@irishdrums4753]

Glad to see you uploading again Chief! I appreciate the learning opportunity’s that your videos provide. Something to take away from every single call. Thank you.

[@goodmorning1476]

Thank you brave firefighters! 👍👍👍

[@norm91370]

I have to say that this Chief really knows how to run a fire scene. As I was reading the comments, I saw that someone mentioned crews had assignments on arrival, and I have noticed that he has his assignments before any truck roll's in. He is good at his job. All of the videos he posts are all like this fire scene.

[@John_Montefalco]

My county runs it the same way, as much as the Chief knows what he’s doing, it could be a county thing. For structure fires in my county, everyone knows what they’re doing before arrival… a 1st alarm has 20 units for us.

[@bobby_D]

I believe they have to be one of the best departments in the country.

[@johngoglia-gh7ql]

It's called pre-planning with monthly meetings of all officers in all depts in 1st alarm assignments

[@lyndseymarieburke1834]

David Decker I have been in the fire service for 41 years and I’m now retired. You are one of the most organized and best Chiefs I have ever witnessed.. you are very professional and great at you job! Keep up the great service that you do. God Bless all you first responders and keep safe. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tomrogers9467]

The penalties for arson should equal “Attempt Murder”. Not only are residents potential victims but so are the FF that have to deal with the fire! Any person should realize the potential for death when they strike the match.

[@juonline2605]

I loved the helpful feedback, "tell the nozzlemen he's sprayed me twice now", implying nicely there should NOT be a third time. Professional and polite when others probably would unhelpfully curse.

[@henrysmith5472]

i would be asking do you want me to shut the line down or do my job??if you are getting wet you are too close.

[@Car96alpha]

@@henrysmith5472 we all know the saying white helmets kill brain cells case in point dont like getting wet dont be a firemen? stay in the car if you dont want to get we or dont bitch about it. Couldnt agree with you more

[@jimgeiger4816]

You and your crews are the benchmark for how a fireground should operate Dave. What a great team you have!

[@karendejong3473]

Hello Mr. Decker . Thank you for these videos. Like many I’m terrified of house fires. As a kid I witnessed several of my friends and school mates homes catch fire. Started at one home and spread to several others while we were in class ( elementary school) . Needless to say the community was devastated, but came together for all who lost everything. I come to these sites as they have been so informative and helpful. I’ve learned many things, also how to keep my family and home safe . I appreciate you, all firefighters and emergency responders.

[@dougcrawford6208]

It's amazing to me, from my "volunteer" days of the late 70's and into the 80's and 90's, the amount of firefighters and support on scene with all incoming having assignments as they arrive. The most major changes from my days to the now "modern" firefighting are better training, equipment, accountability and communication with each firefighter. Great work Chief with your command and Godspeed to you all.

[@davidgramm7200]

Chief Decker, I am not a firefighter but have watched many of both your videos and of other fire departments. IMHO, you sir, have one of the best run operations I have observed. Your personnel are in constant hustle mode from the time they arrive on site until the fire is out. You consistently give clear, concise directions to your people and keep them constantly updated on the changing conditions. They, in turn, show great respect to you through their excellent response. Kudos to you and your firefighters, EMS personnel and all others who work with you. If ever I had a fire at my home, you would be the iC I would want on-site. Thank you all for a job well done!

[@bengone3349]

Clean, clear and concise firefighting operations, including a shower.

[@vgskiddles3766]

Being a retired firefighter I genuinely enjoy watching this department in action. So well trained, work together like a well-oiled machine. Thank you for sharing and thank you for risking your lives everyday for the community which you serve! RESPECT!!

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

I’ve got great respect for anyone who would willingly run into a burning building. Fire scares the beejeebees out of me. I wouldn’t have a problem running towards gunfire but fire , I guess if I knew there were people inside that couldn’t get out I would.

[@TacoAndy99]

Very interesting scene with the multiple fires and barricades. I really have to admire your leadership. Your commands a clear, direct and precise. I like how everyone had a job and there wasn’t people standing around with nothing to do. I really admire your attention to detail, especially on this fire. Thank you for your work, Chief.

[@Big.Ron1]

Thank you Chief for allowing us to ask questions and learn. While I am an old man and retired I always learn something from your videos. Thank you for what you do. All of you. Be safe.

[@purplealice]

I grew up in a town that was served by a volunteer fire department. The house next door to mine caught fire, and those guys were amazing. I kept bringing them water to drink. With no money for equipment, little training, and a whole lot of personal courage, those volunteers saved my neighbor's house.

[@ffjsb]

Volunteer fire depts should be supported by TAX money, not bake sales. It doesn't take a huge tax burden to fund a VFD with decent equipment.

[@commandvisionfire]

@@ffjsb Agreed.

[@purplealice]

@@ffjsb It probably ought to be a federal safety program, like OSHA. Although I was glad I could contribute some cupcakes to the bake sale which bought my old home town a "mobile ER" vehicle, complete with equipment for delivering babies. But if some of my tax dollars could be earmarked for fire trucks, respirators, training, and other things the volunteers need, I'd check off that box so fast it would set my pencil on fire.

[@byfieldracing10b14]

@@commandvisionfire do you guys have/had a platform truck

[@nebraskaninkansas347]

@@ffjsb yep the town I live in is served very well by a 25 member all volly department. Our city also pays them for training and calls as well. We have new equipment as well. Their budget is smaller than other city departments. But they are very well trained and show it anytime they go out on calls.

[@Disableddawn]

As always I'm impressed with how calm and under control of the situation you are. I admire you and your firefighters greatly.

[@jillfreas5839]

I have worked many called with Dave when I lived in that area. And he is always calm. He is one if the best.

[@cefdjls]

As a company officer wanting to practice scene communications and accountability, these videos are excellent. I appreciate the information listing the responding apparatus designators, and admire the way you have to routinely deal with area coverage traffic while running a fire scene. Thank You.

[@nebraskaninkansas347]

Just love the communication and command and control you and your crews have. Especially between crews inside, waiting to vent till water on fire. Hazards and the new fire. Communication always key in these situations to keep all safe and get the fire extinguished. Definitely looks like a suspicious fire with multiple locations and potential bobby traps. Just clearly shows the dangers and why training is paramount to keeping everyone safe.

[@jeffersonclary3017]

Chief. Great to see you back. Love your videos and communication with the fireteam. You guys rock!! Stay safe!

[@angela_tarantulas]

Great work of you and all the firefighters involved! Glad everyone is fine. Thank you for your service and the very interesting videos, Sir!

[@timothysingleton6274]

Good to see you guys back I’m not a firefighter but I’m proud of you and your teams you guys are awesome

[@jamesflahart7655]

First time to your channel and I appreciate how calm and guiding you are and Id be glad to have you and your team respond if I ever so found myself in an emergency such as this! Stay safe!

[@gingerbread6614]

Great group of firemen. Love watching you work. Thank you

[@bradleypryor5586]

Always enjoy watching your video's chief. I'm retired now but still learn from you. Your sense of calm and situational awareness is always good in a command situation. You set a good example of how a command officer should work.

[@libby5335]

Good, clear directions to all the crews. Another job well done. Now if we could just somehow get the neighbors to not stand in front of the car cam so all of us can see what is happening. God bless you and all the First Responders!

[@Ed_in_Md]

I’m always amazed at the professionalism you and your crew have. Be safe.

[@timgiven3826]

Glad to see that all were safe an that the crews were able to knock down the fire swiftly. Also thank you for allowing us all to see. Stay safe

[@huntingfire7869]

Caught that one just in time Chief… Excellent coordination as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaynefurze9942]

Thanks for all you do. Such bravery and calm and the fire was knocked down so quickly. Thanks for posting.

[@gentrystinnetti8277]

Thank you for the videos. What a great learning tool to show the public what firefighters experience

[@timtraver7152]

So glad to see you back David!! Excellent educational videos!

[@jamesmelton37KS]

That first spray you took I was like “oops chief walked right into that one” 😂 then the second one happened and at the same time I thought it you warned them that you’d been sprayed twice…👍great work as always love that you’re uploading again!

[@bradhuston9198]

I love these videos and love how each team knows what to do. I would like to see a video on how the units clean up and recover there equipment that seems spread out every where.

[@Michael-is1zy]

I really enjoy your videos. You and your crew always do a great job.

[@freeman2399]

Hey Chief! Love your videos, very informative for the non FF to see how you guys operate.

[@Corkyrooster]

If i may add, everyone is doing a particular job assignment. Examples, line management, direct attack, perimeter checks, spread or nearby structure protection, etc. if enough personnel on scene then all would have a backup partner. This is how we do it in oregon. Im retired now and was a volunteer ff in my 20s

[@cmoreson4281]

Thanks Chief for another excellent video.

[@johndavis6119]

Your people did an outstanding job here chief. Just shows what good leadership can do.

[@garrybuckingham600]

thank you Chief i enjoy watching your channel and thinking off all your crews that they do a great job of saving others

[@NJDRONEMAN]

Love your videos chief !!! Teaches us all something new every video

[@ryanlevis7532]

Outstanding job Chief Decker! Always look forward to watching your videos.

[@renovator4u29]

I have much respect for you chief , you and your crew do not mess around, especially when it comes to getting water on the fire.

[@mkbarber65]

Fantastic response and knockdown, your crews are well trained and coordinated. Thank you to all of you for what you do

[@megas00ner]

I work at a rural firedepartment. sometimes we experience manpower shortages. you guys make this look easy. We may need to do more situational training.

[@jaredffemtp]

Love the videos, Chief! Thanks for sharing!

[@reutzelfred]

Glad to see the channel up and running!

[@nicelys1]

Glad to see more of your videos, simply the best in the business .

[@randycarson3476]

As an ex firefighter , I am completely impressed by the newark fire department and especially chief decker That man knows how to run a Fire scene professionally and with the safety Of his men and women and the public quite the professional

[@davidfoster8763]

As always Chief Decker great job !!!!! I am retired now but i learn something new everytime thank you

[@davebutcher2011]

great video as always. Nice to see you back

[@pennyschierloh2303]

You have by far the best learning videos

[@Lydirius]

Great to see uploading again Chief. For some reason I didn't get notified of your recent uploads. 😕 Great job as always! Stay safe.

[@jamessimmonds3773]

the first in crew did a great job. seeing the guy with the hip boots brought back a lot of old memories.

[@JosephStAmant-vm1cg]

Great job David. I hope y'all caught the culprit and the house is salvageable.

[@hazardsandwich623]

I love that you have a running total of the dumbassery! That's great, keep up the good work Chief!

[@307md]

Thank you for posting these i was a vff in high school and am getting back into it, stay safe!

[@jamesmcclintock6959]

Ty for your service sir and uploading you do

[@peter-fuppe-fuchs]

As always it's a pleasure to see a ton of top drilled ff..... Everything well orchestrated by you sir....

[@darrellmayo1475]

You guys are the best keep up the great work

[@cliffgr4322]

Much respect and bravely to your firefighters from uk firefighter.

[@jamesmoore8900]

I really love these videos keep em coming!

[@johnc4389]

Hey Chief, Glad you're back. Agree with the red flags you were seeing. Thanks for the video. Be Safe Brother!

[@pamhofmeister2531]

Great coverage and wonderful command...🤗🤗

[@Unit13FREMSLT]

Awesome as usual, thanks for sharing!

[@carlmasi1063]

Great job again you are really great 👍 thanks again thank you for your service be safe god bless your and your firefighters 🚒

[@markperkin1660]

I appreciate the fact you block people with nothing good to say. I learn so much from your command style and love the radio discipline by your dept. Keep up the good work boys and be safe.

[@travisarmstrong9395]

Glad all the men came out okay. Very informative and awesome video.

[@mrb4749]

Chief you do a stellar job and of course all the brave firefighters that risk their lives. Yr very knowledgeable, compassionate and respect those under you very well. God bless you all!!

[@lawrencesmith5294]

Good video and contents. You and your guys jumped on it very fast. Keep the vids coming please.

[@95CobraSnake]

Great job chief 👍. Your guys definitely trust and respect you! And I'm sure you feel the same way towards them! Your guys definitely make things happen!! 👌

[@richardhendrickson]

You all do a great job!!! I fought grass and field fires in Minnesota years ago...

[@benpaynter]

Cool calm command as per usual. Another great video.

[@f0rumrr]

Always interesting stuff showing how fighting a fire not as simple as running water through a hose.

[@Schoenbaum_Paul]

Great work to your FD! You're so quick on getting water to the fires. The victim of the fires are lucky to have you guys

[@CiriAntares]

Chief Decker, first love watching your videos! They are a really good learning tool for those of us who want to learn or do better so thank you for sharing. One question? How do you determine when it's safe to stay offensive versus having to pull back to go defensive? TY again and stay safe out there.

[@justinsnyder3999]

Love your videos. You got a new sub! You are an ideal leader as demonstrated by your professionalism in these videos. Most respect, chief!

[@TaterMater8238]

Chief, always a great video I have been watching for a while now.

[@thewanderingjacobs]

haha first sentence of the description made me laugh! Love the content!

[@herrrastakrautpasta1599]

Cool, Calm, Collective as always. 👍 Greets from Germany 😊

[@josephlaramie3275]

Chief, a very good size up narrative from your perspective.

[@Pastor_RogerSherwood]

Your video came out and we automatically put it on the tv at the station for training. Thank you Chief from station 12 B shift Laredo, TX

[@jelracer98]

David is the guy that shows up with the old style boots your I-20 , and again another great video i love them keep sharing them you make my day

[@roguemodel]

Great teamwork outside the house. Everybody is moving when they have to.

[@shanereichsr2382]

Very well handled David given all the tough and crazy circumstances. Im glad no injuries and a very quick and very well coordinated fire attack in all locations. I will never understand arsonists at all it doesnt pay at all.

[@jillfreas5839]

Thanks Dave I enjoy watching Stay Safe Brother 🖤❤🖤 I regret letting my fire card go.

[@mikestallings2247]

Nice job Chief...keep em comin!

[@bebo21072]

Hell of a job rescue 1 got a good hit of it quick. Another great video chief👍👍

[@angeldawn7859]

Amazing team work..I have watched so many fire videos..your team is the fastest most efficient acting before it gets out of control I have seen 🙌 Just amazing job from all you hero's ❤️

[@jacota8]

Much respect for the men and women who risk their lives to help others.

[@dackerson5]

Great Video Chief!

[@longviewstud26]

Excellent video. Very well done

[@beverlyrutherford1833]

A very involved & organized Fire Chief:). Seems to love his job too. Respect from his guys too.

[@jobellecollie7139]

I’m glad your Fire Dept has invested in clear signal radios. With improved cell and technology, trying to decipher scratchy C B radios should be a thing of the past. This is one area AI Voice would help with 911 input via keyboard. Thank you for all First Responders. G-d Bless.

[@davidlogan7216]

As a former volunteer firefighter (Cromwell, CT), engineer, captain, assistant chief, deputy chief, I find your videos extremely interesting and, honestly, I am in awe of the progress made in technology, and tactical knowledge since I first volunteered in 1971. You may find it interesting that I was drawn to the service as a kid whose mom was deathly afraid of fire after surviving the Hartford Circus Fire of 1944. While she survived physically she left her heart in the debris as her 4-year-old daughter Sandra Logan, was not as lucky and perished in the fire that was fueled by a big top waterproofed by thousands of gallons of gasoline and parrafin wax. You can imagine the thoughts my mom had in my joining the Department. Keep up the good work.

[@740firephotography]

Good commanding by chief decker in this video, multiple great callouts!

[@johnkoz218]

Great work

[@michaelnoonan8070]

Nice to see ya back in the saddle david

[@UnkleJustin]

Good to see your posts again!! The link to your merch in the description didnt work Chief. Hi to workhorse Rescue 1. Stay Safe everyone.

[@troydillon5295]

Good job by all involved. I'm very impressed with the hustle of the on scene firefighters! I've seen too many fire scenes where the firefighters couldn't be bothered to hustle. This was clearly a situation where seconds and minutes counted, so I thought that was excellent. Very well organized scene and the firefighters here are clearly well trained.

[@tinlizzie]

Excellent job! The booby traps are of concern for your firefighters! Glad someone picked up on that!!

[@owensweetland342]

Love the disclaimer. Everyone is "firefighter of the year". In a perfect world things would be done differently however...

[@cynic256]

we should start a gofundme and pitch in for a gopro and a 1tb SD card so chief can record as long as he pleases instead of just limited to 30 min.