Watch the first lines being stretched at a multi alarm fire in Woonsocket, RI (2008)

[@blurycode]

Question for firefighters IRL. On what criteria, who and when is it determined that firefighters must evacuate a building on fire (horn being blown from fire trucks)? Thanks!

[@laurachapin204]

Not a firefighter here but I can think of two reasons to evacuate: loss of water pressure and high risk of floor or roof collapse.

[@jz1340]

@@laurachapin204 You are correct.

[@wesleymay602]

Why would the fire coming out one little bluish

[@josephkezar2893]

Were was the water

[@jackh577]

I'm I the only one that's wondering why the first ladder company parked so short of the building. Maybe the first engine is blocking it?? It looks there was room to get buy. Our SOP is for the first due company to pull past the building, and leave the front open for a ladder company.

[@aaronmichael7116]

Damn balloon construction is going to be the killer one day !! We had a fire in a 3' crawlspace one afternoon. Workers were welding on the sub pump when they decided to leave it for lunch. It caught fire. Homeowner was trying to put it out with a garden hose when we arrived. We entered the crawlspace, and hit the flames once. Next thing we know, over the radio comes the IC, fire's through the roof ! We got our asses out fast !!

[@richardolsen2798]

With most of the old balloon construction houses, a fire in a basement or crawl space means there is fire in the attic, and in at least one wall space. Thermal imaging cameras are a big help, IF they are used in a timely manner. (before the place becomes untenable)

[@leightongalleries6057]

Uh? Water?

[@mikeree7375]

Tough fire to get ahead of. Ballon construction sucks. Looks like they gave it a good try but the fire was advanced

[@laurencecope7083]

Are they the keystone fire brigade.

[@azul8811]

What makes you an authority?

[@reynielanito6953]

The bldg need to be a charcoal, before they flushed water. 😱

[@eliasthienpont6330]

What is balloon construction?

[@rj4590]

Balloon construction briefly, is where the studs in the walls run continuously up several floors as opposed to stud walls built as a platform on each floor.So now fire can for example travel up from the basement to the attic like a chase in the stud cavities if no fire blocking was installed between all studs at every floor.Back when this house was built probably no fire codes on private dwellings.

[@eliasthienpont6330]

@@rj4590 thanks

[@laurachapin204]

Creates perfect chimney type conditions. Heat and smoke rise quickly just like a fireplace chimney draws air and carries heat with it. Fire spreads upward rapidly. No firebreak members.

[@Pastor_RogerSherwood]

great video

[@deborahsoucy2884]

Good job filming --- Debbie

[@sharongagnist6428]

new videos please....

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Guess the fire went too the attic a bit too fast.

[@JB91710]

That's what happens when you don't put water on the Visible Burning Material. Remember, back at 0:01?

[@PhillipRhodes]

That tends to happen with balloon frame construction.

[@JB91710]

@@PhillipRhodes That's what happens when the ignorant fire players ignore the fire. You know, right here? 0:07

[@georgemessler3345]

@@JB91710 Are you a firefighter? Every video you complain about how bad the firefighters are. You must be an expert in the art of fighting fire.

[@JB91710]

@@georgemessler3345 Yes I am, on all accounts. Try Thinking about what I write and ask questions to help you learn something about it.

[@coreynemit4392]

Here is a thought, break the screen door off.

[@drsauce4347]

sad when the old houses go up like that

[@manjrasuhail5816]

Fir 2

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Fir 3

[@manjrasuhail5816]

Fir 20

[@manjrasuhail5816]

Fir 22

[@manjrasuhail5816]

Fir 23

[@jz1340]

Balloon Framing.....thank goodness it's not in BOCA.

[@michaelchambers1286]

Pretty Cool

[@ericsackman6896]

Must been a training house on how not to put out a fire GEEEEEEEEZZZZ SHOULD had let it burn down oh it almost did.

[@notthatdonald1385]

Agreed.

[@mikebabcock7269]

Very interesting. I’m keeping the comment respectful as per requested

[@haroldsmuck3569]

Need more units then surround and drown