Boyd Street

[@lafd]

No praise of this video can be complete, without clear mention of the NFFF and production staff who put in long hours to accurately capture and share every detail of this story. To them, our agency will remain forever grateful. To members of the fire service who may watch this video, we ask you to always train as if your life depends upon it, because it does!

[@mothermarylspeaking8989]

Amen!

[@katherinetrees]

Thank you LAFD!

[@theJoeFagan]

I commend the LAFD and NFFF for putting this video out and telling the story. This video should be shared with everyone in the fire service, fire investigation, and code enforcement.

[@udizzy1969]

Thank you, And All Our Firefighters For Keeping Us Safe And Making Us Proud. Dizzy.

[@sellakc]

Utmost respect for Station 9. Next time I am in LA, I plan on stopping by for a visit. 18-year firefighter here and this had me in tears. Great job to everyone involved and THANKS for sharing this.

[@trouty7947]

It's utterly incredible they all survived

[@azcop2]

The Firefighters telling their story and becoming emotional is an important piece in the process of coping with the emotional trauma they experienced while fighting that fire. This is why firefighters need to be commended for what they do.

[@aportman58]

Being a retired career firefighter (capt) and now firefighter with our 6 station fire department, it is a miracle that all firefighters were masked up on air and wearing (properly) their PPE! So many times I may not be masked up or don’t have my firefighting work gloves on. I’ve watched this video probably a dozen times and it still hits home and hard! Thankful no one was killed!

[@mdouglaswray]

Watching these brave young men brought to tears by the telling of their story is brutal. Knowing they're telling a tale that will become legend is a heavy weight indeed.

[@ibewcountry]

Very well said. Amen.

[@sarcastic_2uNY]

Very well said!

[@J-Trollio]

Just watched this with my crew here at Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (Canada). Much love and respect to you brothers & sisters down there. Be safe, and thank you for sharing your story!

[@woxineaucrows7355]

Every firehouse should view this for training around the world.

[@christineh4782]

@@woxineaucrows7355 They need to especially in America's smaller cities. There is no one training the young firefighters where I currently reside. The ER doctor told one of the EMTS they almost cost a patient her limb due to not securing the shattered limb. It was flopping around like a fish out of water. Fortunately, she knew not to walk on it & in dirt with bones and soft tissue exposed as the firemen tried to get her to walk on it. Some cities are waving developer's fees to pay for the new roads, their upkeep, and first responders to the newly built cities and housing developments. Some of these fees are to pay for new first responders and their OTJ training.

[@tom0photographi]

@@christineh4782 America’s smaller cities are all volunteer firefighters who have full time jobs and family responsibilities yet (some) dedicate a huge amount of their time to help others. Your friend may have had poorly trained firefighters show up, but it was probably better than nothing at all. Because if they didn’t answer their pagers when they went off because they just sat down to a nice meal that’s exactly what she would have got.

[@sharistrazz3313]

Hello, from a citizen of the Vancouver Fire Department (Washington State, USA) 😊

[@jaxondaigle1299]

Hey I used to live in Vancouver! Cities got way too crowded though and now im in a small farming town. Thank you and your crew for keeping the City of Vancouver Safe

[@bobclavile5653]

I proudly SALUTE EVERY FIREFIGHTER NATIONWIDE. I served as a paid driver/f/f for eleven years outside of Philadelphia. Operated as One man ladder, and alternate pumper operator alone...Until the volunteers arrived. My last run was September, 1980. I will always be a F/F even now at 75 yrs old. I still miss it.

[@mattmcdowell7213]

I have watched this video over a dozen times. Everytime brings a new angle, and thoughts of the 100's of hours of Training that we all have done. During some of those Training classes, every one of us have grown bored, and frustrated at the same old repeat classes that we have completed numerous times before. This video is the exact reason for those same old classes. You train like your life depends on it. Because if these guys had not done just that, they would not be here with us today. And there is something that was not mentioned in this video, something that can not be taught in a classroom. Teamwork. What i saw in that video was a station come together so tough that no words could possibly express correctly. Any Firefighter who has seen this video would be proud to work along side anyone from your station. What a level of comfort knowing that no matter what happens, Station 9 has got your back. Thank you so much for living through it again to share with all of us. Love you Guys.

[@ArtByFinch]

As a survivor of a near death experience, I can confirm that there is a moment that happens as you're facing the end of your life when you come to terms with death... you relax & your overwhelmed by a disturbing feeling of calm, you accept death. A feeling so disturbing it's traumatic in a way you never forget but no words ever truly describe it.

[@sellakc]

Perfectly stated. I have had several of these close calls in my firefighting career. You can't describe it with words!

[@slartybarfastb3648]

Near drowning here while surfing in big waves. It changes you in a way which never really goes back. The myth of invincibility is gone for ever. It really can be you who has the deadly outcome. Never give up in a situation like that.

[@Rebecca-1111]

@@Farmer_Jon_ Facts a peace you never felt before in your whole existence. And everything in your entire field of vision turns pure bright white. It didn't hurt my eyes just everything was gone, and I saw nothing but white light.

[@William2512]

God bless you all

[@TheBazzterd]

How can i make this about me.... -_-

[@AG-Creations]

I'm just a sixty-five year old guy who was profoundly touched by this story and these INCREDIBLE HEROES of the LAFD. I'm not at all ashamed to say that I bawled through most of this. I am so proud of every one of you and I wish you all, and your families, the strength you need in recovery...you more than deserve it. Thank you all for sharing your story's. I am quite sure that they will change attitudes, and save the lives, of other firefighters. And of course, thank you NFFFTV.

[@LisaK485]

Wow...... thank you to all firefighters and everything they go through while saving lives

[@tomroot6013]

......like a baby, brother! This 67 Y.O. it takes a LOT, that was a LOT!

[@ldrays3]

My father retired from a midsize city fire department. He drove pumper. I now have a greater appreciation for what he went through, for his experiences with TFD. God bless you daddy,rest in peace.

[@PghDon77]

I was a volunteer firefighter for 13 years and still see videos and pictures of fires every day and I've never seen nothing like that fire, those heroes are lucky to be alive...

[@grayfamoutdoors1759]

Thank you for sharing your story! This 20 year volunteer fireman appreciates it and your service. May all of you continue to heal.

[@seantracy9109]

Absolutely amazing they survived. Firefighters have the biggest balls ever and this shows why! Great film!

[@oldshep2695]

You got that right. balls of steel.

[@freschi9934]

Volunteer Firefighter Germany here. Thank you very much for this. Definitely a lot of lessons learned from you today. I sincerely hope ill never have a fire like this. And certainly never complaining again about being hot in my gear anymore.

[@nemackfire]

I am so glad that the members are here with us today. Thank God you had your PPE fully donned. NO building nor its contents are worth a FF's life or bodily injury. The minute the alarm is sounded the insurance company owns the building and if there is no insurance its not the FF's fault. Most buildings are torn down after the incident is over. Being aggressive is all good until it isn't. There is no shame in going defensive first and later going offensive. Stay well everyone and go home to you loved ones after the day is done. No life is worth losing for a future empty hole!

[@janvanholten7592]

That is very, very well said. There is a lot to re-evaluate. With that amount and character of the smoke, a firefighter should make only one dicision and that is; get out or off. It's only a building!!

[@spangy8405]

The main purpose was never to 'save' the real estate .... it was to ensure that all life was saved and to stop the spread of disaster. Remember the Great fire of London started in a bakers shop from a single spark and swept through central London from Sunday 2 September to Thursday 6 September 1666.

[@nemackfire]

@@spangy8405 This was a daytime fire in a commercial area, the chance of saving a life that could not save themselves are low. With the contents stacked floor to ceiling with a narrow path is a recipe for big problems. A 1 3/4" landline deep into the building is not a good position to be in. Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes not. The sometimes not, are the ones you remember and we have memorials for. Don't take risks for something that doesn't breathe nor care if you do. As far as a spark and a conflagration, in 1666 they had buckets, today we have a few more tools (hydraulic, mechanical, engineering) to stop a conflagration, but things can get out of hand. The best tools we have is taking BTU's away from the fire (i.e. big water). That is what stopped this fire.

[@tom0photographi]

@@nemackfire I would disagree with you. Accidents involving explosions and fire in industrial areas in the day time can render workers injured/unconscious. For all you know there could be living quarters in the building. Illegal of course but so was the occupancy to begin with. Initially the fire could have easily been knocked down with 2 lines like they had. But when the canisters started to BLEVE no amount of water could have prevented that. If the building was sprinklered and there was a masonry fire stop (cement block wall between occupancies) that would have prevented it completely. And a good alarm system.

[@nemackfire]

​@@tom0photographi You might be right, but you are basing your decisions on assumptions. One thing I have learned are assumptions are usually wrong! Assuming that someone might live there, the building has trapped employees, also you can handled the fire with 2 1 3/4" hand-lines. Light smoke can give you a false sense of what you have, light smoke = small fire. Maybe, or it might be below you in the basement or crawl space, in the walls of balloon construction, above you. With the fuel load of stacked product to the ceiling and narrow isle with obstacles should make you step back and think. Worcester, MA comes to mind, the FD trying to save someone that might be in the building. They lost 6 members and the homeless people that started the fire left the building before the FD arrived. Where is that building today? Its a empty hole and 6 FF families lost their loved ones. Like I said before, let the fire burn to you while you are in a safe area. If the building is not safe for any reason, its not the Firefighters fault!

[@MrKnash1]

Some of the bravest men I've ever seen. Thank you for your service. We are grateful to have men like you

[@sedatedape315]

Tripped over this video while surfing KZbin...decided to see how it started, see if it was worth me watching to the end. I was mesmerized! I was horrified! I teared up several times. Now...I'm just so damned happy at the outcome!!! My entire life there has never been a group of people more deserving of my respect and my prayers. It's those people who ride around in big red trucks charging out to save those they don't know. God bless all of them! And my God continue to bless the members of LAFD Skid Row Firehouse!

[@redrubi3942]

This is a remarkable testament to training, good equipment and the uniqueness of the human condition to survive adversity. It is also awesome to see these guys talk about the mental effects of this. PTSD is such an ignored mental condition that doesn't get nearly enough attention within the first responder communities.

[@jimkeappock7558]

If anybody wanted to know what a Miracle is, you just saw one! Well prepared video, LAFD, DID A GREAT JOB IN working with the NFFP IN ITS PRODUCTION. Wishing all the Firefighters, Gods blessing, hopefully they are recovering physically and emotionally!

[@jeremycox2983]

God definitely sent in his QRF to help get them out.

[@spangy8405]

This award winning production should be mandatory viewing for all mankind. It inspires the good in all of us.

[@robinblitz5213]

Incrediable courage of those members thank you for your service

[@Hungrydawgsrunfaster]

One of my best friends told me back in high school when we were jamming out on guitar together “you can’t master anything, even the masters are constantly learning.” Great quote

[@LisaJones-nt6xm]

As a wife of a now retired firefighter/paramedic of a small town department, I can understand the constant emotions you are feeling. Being a nurse, and knowing the hazards you all face on a daily basis, my heart goes out to you and your families. Not everyone can be a firefighter, it takes a dedicated few to answer the call. Thank you! One of my husband's ordeals he faced, was a family that was murdered by a shooter that was to graduate high school that day. Long story short, the lone survivor, the shooter's sister and my husband formed a bond that will last forever. Again, I appreciate everything you all do, and God has put you in this unique situation for a reason. Continue to heal, inside and out. Praise God for all of you. Thank you and your families.

[@chrishylton3080]

My cousin is a firefighter/paramedic with LAFD. He tells me all of the risky stuff they do on a daily basis, and it makes my 20 years of military service pale in comparison. I've met lots of brave people, some exceptionally so, but my cousin is the only person that I consider to be a hero!

[@2kiona]

What an astounding story. I can't tell you how much respect I have for the men and women in this profession, and I thank each and every one of them for everything they do to help their fellow citizens. They're pretty special people I think.

[@davidmcadams5542]

I was a firefighter for 23 years I'm right there with you guys I thank the good Lord up above that he was there with each and everyone of you God bless you all

[@dellahicks7231]

Just prior to watching this video, I watched one of an individual that climbed K2, he nearly lost his life, the narrator was calling him "Brave". I was upset in the comments and said that isn't brave, brave is a firefighter running in when you are running out. No ... the men in this video are the epitome of Brave!! Please Captain Aguirre, continue to talk. Talk to family, friends to fellow firefighters to not only educate, but as part of your therapy. We were involved in a head-on collision that involved fatalities many years ago, (Driver of other vehicle was impaired) I was travelling with my fiancé then/husband now, we both sustained major injuries. A couple years later we started speaking to highschool kids, their teachers and parents about the perils of impaired driving. It was amazing therapy for us, and allowed us the ability to move on. Thank You to the LAFD for this production, and to the amazing men that shared their stories. Bless You All!

[@animal_farm1945]

I will be passing onto my son, if he hasn't seen this maybe he will watch it with his brothers in department. Again, thank you to all, who brought this truth to us. Sometimes, the unseen casualties are the dispatchers, my thoughts and prayers are with them as well for what they endured this day of the 2020 Toy District Fire.

[@renr7086]

Firefighter/EMT from Texas here. Thank you for sharing your heart-felt story. I truly took in some new lessons today. I am sharing this with my buddies. To our brothers at LAFD 9, hugs from Texas!

[@nickdawn3985]

From a former Volunteer FF walking away from a few close calls thanks to our brothers lessons, thank you for sharing.

[@jjaagg5050]

I have been wondering what has happened with these brave Firefighters. We saw it on our local news here in Indiana. Very frightening. These men are amazing! Thank you for your service.

[@chich61]

I'm in tears for these guys. Amazing bravery and courage shown by these guys. A great documentary to show what fire-fighters have to face. Hope you are able to heal mentally and physically from such an absolutely horrifying situation. Much love and respect from South Australia 🥰

[@alexandraperle6260]

Thank you all for your heroic service. Victor, please keep fighting - you are an inspiration to all of us.

[@bunker108]

An absolutely incredible documentary!!!

[@crooked-halo]

I've watched hundreds of videos on KZbin over the years. This may be the best, most inspiring and deepest touching one ever. Those are _not_ "firemen," they're heroes. These men (and women in the force, too) deserve honor like our military does. The footage of them descending that ladder is perhaps the most powerful video I have ever seen. Wow, and thanks!

[@CMLFactman]

Thank you for documenting this tragic event especially those 42 seconds. Thank you for all firefighters involved in the Boyd Street incident. The memories of those 42 seconds will always be a part of your lives and ours as well. Some are not so lucky and live without their loves ones coming home from many situations across the country. Please understand the gratitude we all have for the education, the bravery, the LAFD families who experienced this traic event and those who seek some sense of normalcy. Please do a follow up video of the code changes, property ownership consequences, inspection, and the legal outcome of all cases that stem for the Boyd Street incident.

[@CopperAdam1]

From a 30-yr cop (Torrance PD), nothing but respect for these brave firefighters! Their gruesome experience brought tears to my eyes! You guys are heroes! All the best! Be safe!

[@andyt704]

Thank You, Not Only To These Guys But To All The People In This World That Put Themselves In Danger To Help Others.

[@soupwifey]

I was burnt up in an apartment fire. My hands and face were burnt. I've healed very well with no surgery at all. God heals. I'm still seeing a psychiatrist, and I'm on meds to keep me from freaking out. I have PTSD. The agony of burning is unimaginable to those who have never been through it. I 🙏🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🏿 for you all for staying well. I'm glad that you all recovered nicely. FF are the bravest of all. ❤and 🫂s from Texas. Snared Scared and recovered. Bless you all so much for all you do. ❤️

[@MattMorgan-mt9st]

Wow I've never seen this side of firefighting. The amount of passion for them to save lives in these conditions and sacrificing them selves. Hats down to you guys

[@DadWorksVA]

Thanks for sharing your story gentlemen. Thank you to NFFF for putting this story together- it is extremely valuable for other firefighters to learn from this incident.

[@robp683]

This is must see for everyone. Thank you all for your service!

[@glmike523]

This video should be required viewing for every Fire Department by including it with their inservice training.

[@briangiller5253]

The worst scenarios make the best training aids.

[@richardmahan4197]

A tragic story, beautifully told. Bravo to all involved.

[@jambcom6519]

God bless each and every firefighter who was there….saying prayers to those who were injured and may they be completely healed…..so thankful that no one died! This video should be mandatory for every firefighter to see……great job by everyone involved in its production! THANK YOU!

[@BooF308]

There's going to be more than a few crews that listen to these guys recounting of their experience, and later at a job recognise themselves having it, and re-evaluate what they are doing sooner and with a bit more authority thanks to these painful experiences. Thanks for seeing this one through guys.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Thank you for your service and dedication to protecting your community I am glad that the story ends with no fire fighters losing their lives

[@railtie765]

Thank all of you for your great service under such pressure, you all are the Best🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒

[@mikehillman8115]

My father was a city fireman in a city in upstate NY . He passed away 37 years ago from lung cancer caused mainly from going into fires with no mask. After his death the Local 709 voted to name an award after my father for heroism which means even that much more. To all the fireman family God Bless You All ❤❤❤❤❤

[@OmmerSyssel]

Saddening habit your nation has of letting ignorant citizens die of well know dangers, while declaring them 'heroes' worth remembering.. How about taking science and common sense seriously and let people live a better life, instead of early death?

[@jamestuccillo]

Damn, sorry you lost your father like that. I lost my father at 15 just know others are going thru similar things. Hope you & your family are all doing well. ✌️🙏

[@ontimethatsme]

Prayers for all you men and your families. Thank you for your service!

[@pinlight97]

So much of this video is not just great advice for firefighters who may face situations like this-value of PPE, for example-but a proper lesson in coping with PTSD from any source. Talking about the experience and feelings, highlighting the “upstairs”/invisible mental challenges as equal or harder to manage than the physical challenges, and these men just being willing to be fully vulnerable to help others who may be dealing with PTSD too, is good for anyone watching. I have PTSD-complex at this point-between birth trauma and childhood incidents including fires. I’m very open about how I can seem okay but PTSD has its way of just messing with you when least expected. I’ve over time learned to channel it…I’m particularly good as a teacher with children who have specific needs. I’m deeply impressed that I have found a group of men who share the same mindset that I do: talk about it. Greetings from Canada.

[@Jason_The_Man]

What an amazing story. As a cop we used to give firefighters crap, but they am really do earn their love and admiration.

[@moemcgovern7345]

These men are just incredible. Thank God, they're all survived. They are worth their weight in Gold.

[@moebiusspinn6896]

What an incredible group of men they are.

[@terrygunn9346]

Absolute respect for those brave souls. Not ashamed to say am crying along with you while you recount your harrowing story.

[@Paramedic772]

Thank you for sharing this amazing story of courage produced by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. And to the LAFD for being willing to share the lessons learned by this tragic incident.

[@ukcitizenscomefirst1274]

That story, that incident the camaraderie between you all, no words cannot even touch what I want to say. The camaraderie you all showed to one another is inspiring. Fighting that fire with your fellow firefighter next to you, knowing that your friends were next to you fighting for their lives and fighting for each other. I want to say to all of you THANK YOU for what you did and have done to help others in the Line of Fire. You all went that extra mile and fought your way back through that longest walk you will ever make and came back to your loved ones........I was involved in an incident which cost the life of my friend. I still cry thinking about that moment also and I felt for you all reliving that moment. You are all loved by your families who love you and are so proud of you all. Wear your scares with pride. God bless and take care from Middlesbrough UK

[@luvlynking7152]

Thank you all for your service 🙏 ❤️ Very glad they all made it out!

[@mathewpiccioni5963]

Wow. An incredible documentary on a more incredible fire. As a new Probie, this, just solidifies the importance of PPE and the importance of not becoming complacent in such a physically demanding role. The LAFD I know is extremely proud of all of these firefighters. I want to thank you for sharing your experience, your loss, Your heartache… your recovery. God bless all of you!

[@shanesplace77]

I hope yall make more of these documentaries to tell the story of the brave men and women in the fire service!

[@pamdennis1007]

This was hard to watch. But I'm so glad these fire fighters made it home. I cant believe what they went thru. Bless all of you.

[@retmsgtpete6509]

Gut wrenching, but the spirit of these fire fighters is amazing and their willingness to talk about what happen and how they worked as a team ; words can't described it. It is a miracle that no one died. Hats off to all of them 🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒

[@JoshJ-bg4gn]

Proud of all of you for the sacrifice and dedication

[@nonedead1928]

Thank you for this unbelievable video. I am a German voluntary firefighter (sort of(THW) and I have huge respect for all firefighters involved in the video and those involved in the making of this video. There are no words for the emotions one can feel experiencing something like this, and listening to the interviews was harder than one could expect. I will certainly take important lessons from it (Regarding my PPE and training), and do the only thing I can do, and share this video with my colleagues.

[@sockettuem4089]

This is what incredible courage and heroism looks like. Up close and personal. I am awed watching this stunning video. Respect and Honor to all.

[@TristenLangVideos]

What an absolute powerful video. Thank you for sharing this video and the stories of these firefighters.

[@lionelkinunwajr5713]

Not much you can say but wow. I admire the strength and willpower to go through all they have and in a sense relive it by telling their experience. By talking and telling their story is helpful to their brothers and sisters who are just starting out. As well the vets who has gone through similar scenarios. Thank you all for your inspirational strength. God bless you all and your families

[@jdoll77]

What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing. Training saves lives. Do the right thing.

[@katieelizabeth3083]

I know myself going on almost 22 years of service, there are no greater friendships/ brotherhood/ family you will ever gain than from the fire service, PD or first responders in general. CISD’s / PTSD is a given in our career, and calls like this will stick with us forever, but God made us to be fighters, and fight through challenges physically and mentally. Talk about it as much as you can often…my entire lumbar spine has been rebuilt as has my cervical spine, with lots of scars from fires, structure and wildland. Accidents happen, and things can change in a split second. The “I’m to tough to talk about my feelings” montra has mostly been abolished these days, at least in our departments and the Code Green Campaign and so many other resources have been so paramount to mental health care. I’m so thankful none of you guys lost your lives, but clearly there is still a lot of suffering going on, and in my experience it helps immensely talking about it… Every single one of you should be so proud of your actions that day. Everyone goes home, that’s what we say when we start shift. Being able to have the public watch from your point of view and listening to the radio traffic and dissecting every part of all of this was/is amazing because it does help other departments who watch these to learn from them so that line of duty deaths can be prevented ❤ I hope you all continue to heal physically and mentally 🤜🤛❤️ 1:08:21

[@aportman58]

Excellence recap of the Boyd Street Fire! Thankful everyone recovered!

[@Gburnsfire]

Thanks to NFFF and LAFD for putting this together. Sharing the lessons learned will strengthen the fire service.

[@nuvostef]

My son was a firefighter/paramedic, injured twice in the line of duty. I have the utmost respect and admiration for these heroes and heroines. And they are, absolutely. G-d bless you all, past, present, and future. ❤

[@firecracker8071]

Thank you gentlemen for your service. May God bless you always

[@nebraskaninkansas347]

Truly a day of miracles. Grace of God that these men are alive to be with their families. Despite the horrific pain and disfigurement mamy of them have to live with, their bravery to step forward and share their story is truly moving. Suffering PTS myself I can say that sharing and talking helps, to let you know you're not alone.

[@animal_farm1945]

Incredible respect out, my son is currently deployed on a FD Swift Water Rescue Team for the Last week , or so watching this is tough for Dad, I know from experience of the inherint risks. No nay sayers on here, but we hear civilans all the time say, "heck all you do is sit around" I say; all it takes is one bell and that could be the last bell, but we don't think like that.

[@LisaK485]

Wow...... thank you to all firefighters and everything they go through every day

[@fuzzycho0d3]

Worked for these brave man last year(plumbing at the station). They are the nicest people u can ever meet. This makes me wanna cry watching what they went thru. These are the true heroes we should be having parades for. Edit: clarified what work

[@mediumrick7667]

WOW! I spent 32 years in the fire service and this blew me away.

[@pezzermra]

Each and every firefighter all over the world are total heros. I Live in the UK

[@MrStudio6429]

Great Video! Gives a whole new perspective. Thank you LAFD for your service and courage. The owners and occupants of the building got off way too easily. Should have been imprisoned for a long time.

[@spacedudey2k]

What utterly outstanding human beings. I have the utmost respect for them and the job they do. ❤

[@olivegreaves8753]

Thank you for your courage and service, firefighters. What a story, you deserve to live on, be happy and tell it until the pain starts to go away. Just like you never gave up trying to make it out, never give up on life or the opportunities it presents you for joy, love, learning and time with family! YOU DESERVE IT, AND YOU ARE HEROES. Sending hugs from Canada! ♥️♥️♥️

[@billmoran935]

Retired Chief here. Thank God the members were “dressed to the 9’s”. Just another example of how a great fire department operates.

[@chuckthebull]

I was burned on my hand and face in a fire that happened so fast there was hardly any time to react. Watching a truck with aluminum melting that was not in the fire but ten feet away but close enough to get hit with the heat and ignite was a very sobering moment. Training for this can save lives and just knowing how fast it can all happen can help people at least try and be more aware and more cautious.. great story and lesson here.. Also praise to the burn units and their efforts to save lives.

[@michellewalters4484]

This documentary is absolutely astounding. Commendable. 🙏🙏🙏

[@leilabennett1366]

When I remember the serious fires there have been, like this one, Kings Cross and in London and many more around the world, to here are no words that are adequate to thank these young men for the job they do, the danger they face. The greatest thanks and respect from the rest of us. May the Lord be with you, all around the world.

[@Yosetime]

There are just no words! I cried from start to finish. Thank goodness all that was on video. Otherwise it could not be accurately described in words. Thank you for your strength and dedication. And for your will to live!

[@warailawildrunner5300]

We saw this on the news in the UK, but then all mention of it dried up. So glad to finally know the outcome and that the firefighters survived.

[@ychaps]

I think we all get a greater appreciation of what these incredibly brave men and women deal with from this video. I personally cannot thank them enough for what they do and I wish them all good things going forward. THANKYOU.

[@BlaulichtRatingen]

Awesome and exciting production! I've seen the video of the fire before, but now to hear the full story is great. Much love and respect to our brothers & sisters there. Greetings and all the best from Germany! :D

[@edanielssr6113]

This maybe a year late i am a retired army Sargent i have seen combat some things i will never discuss i must say you folks who serve the community as public servants are my heroes that is a combat situation that cannot be reasoned with i pray that you all have healed i admire you all for sharing thank you all for your service i salute anyone who does this job

[@MySteamChannel]

Extrodinary story - cudo's to all those brave firemen & bravo to the production team on this remarkable film. Regards from Australia.

[@TRQQP3R]

Thank you all for your service!

[@johnm4579]

As a FF for 40 years myself and have been to all sorts of thing in my life, but never seen anything like this where so many men are consumed by fire all at same time. My heart goes out to all of you, god bless !

[@emilyemily444]

This just randomly came up on my recommended, I'm glad I clicked on it. Seeing the footage of those firefighters in that absolute inferno on the ladder/aerial (sorry I'm from the UK) is something I'll never forget. Amazing how they all had a sense something wasn't entirely right & survived through sheer perseverance & utter bravery. 100% these guys are heroes, there aren't many who would willfully go towards danger. US firefighters have my utmost respect 🙏🫡✌️🇬🇧💙

[@dalegreenfelder9285]

hats off to the brave fire fighters that do an incredible and hard job,,

[@olliedillon5652]

Every one should see this. Powerful what these guys have gone through.

[@georgegriffin9419]

As an X front line firefighter I must totally praise these guys for truly professional nal techniques in trying to tackle this really horrific blaze and the manner in how it developed.This was the most horrendous ype of fire and never seen one go like this,with the evident injuries suffered,truly one should be very proud of them all,GOD REST YOU ALL,GUYS from the professionals here in the UK and rest of the world,hope you all recover and carry on FIGHTING THE FIRE 🤔😐😑😶

[@bonacker9762]

The strength of the brotherhood. I can feel the mental challenge from my own issues after 35 years in the fire service. God bless you all. And thank you for having the courage to share your stories with us.

[@jamestuccillo]

Thank you for all you have done & continue to do. 🙏✌️

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

Thanks to you ALL for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸