Waterford Ln. Fire (Shelton, CT) 1/14/21

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Waterford Ln. Fire (Shelton, CT) 1/14/21
SHELTON, CT - At approximately 12:44pm on January 14, 2021, the Shelton Fire Department was dispatched to Waterford Lane for a reported kitchen fire. First units on scene found heavy fire showing from 2 windows on the D-side of a wood frame private dwelling. All occupants and pet were reported out of the structure safely before FD arrival and an interior attack was commenced. Conditions deteriorated quickly as the fire spread rapidly throughout the home and all members were ordered out of the structure for a defensive attack. A mayday was called during overhaul operations when two firefighters broke through the fire ravished second floor. Neither were injured and the mayday was quickly cleared.
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[@andyoxleyonhistravels]

Without being critical and to be fair i think these type of houses do burn extremely quickly it was fairly obvious that the seat of the fire was in the rear quarter of the side of the house and was venting well so get a hoseline to knock that back first. You could see the first crew were struggling to get inside and get towards the seat of the fire. just my opinion. Stay safe.

[@edloeffler9769]

I don't know if a defensive attack for approximately 3-5 would have made any difference. The building was well involved probably when they arrived. I agree with the lightweight construction comments.

[@Blazefork]

I have urged our guys to pound a fire like that outside for a bit to darken it down before making entry...we've had some good saves using that technique

[@johnbergstrom2931]

@@Blazefork Well, define "save", when a building is already a total loss and will have to be demolished...

[@Blazefork]

@@johnbergstrom2931 from personal experience, we've been able to recover valuable possessions for people that will aid in rebuilding their lives after a loss of this type, things yes are just things, but priceless remembrances, part of what I do. Also there are several structures being lived in today that we have saved using this very technique

[@jackh577]

It's hard and unfair to comment when you don't have an accurate timeline.

[@JB91710]

When you are an idiot, any excuse works.

[@ffandrewd2986]

@@JB91710 so yourself. correct?

[@jelracer98]

Houses these days are made so cheap but cost a arm and leg great stop my brothers and sisters

[@mylynne1953]

Modern homes, built to code. Literally melt and burn like a can of gasoline.

[@bobrussell3602]

If they are made of plastic, I think they are literally gasoline. Plastic is made of petrochemicals.

[@billykarlbon9097]

Any structure made of wood and sheet rock and shingles is going to burn the same way either modern building or not they’re all fuel for fire my friend

[@ffjsb]

What do you think is in all these homes????

[@johnbergstrom2931]

Well, at the end of the video, the house was still standing. The siding was melted and sheathing charred, but the basic framing was intact. In most house fires, it's the interior contents that ignite and burn first.

[@georgewills-ek1gg]

they should have built that house out of whatever stuff that satellite dish was made of.

[@kither04]

This is why I will not buy a lightweight construction house. Goes up way to fast. Great job on the stop of it!

[@robthetinmang1455]

Modern construction sucks!! They use pressure plates for connections on the trusses and they melt during a fire bringing the entire roof down!

[@jameskline6674]

Of course installing a sprinkler system for $1,200 would help. When you're building the house or after it's built in the basement it's just a few PVC pipes a 90 an adapter that you screw the sprinkler head and the other one you hook up at your water heater

[@jameskline6674]

got there quick to clean up after the fire

[@randyayo2846]

It’s not just the construction but everything inside. All the furniture nowadays is cheap and there are so many products made with cheaper materials. Plastics and Glue

[@bambangtawoko3129]

@@robthetinmang1455 mn ? m'o

[@scottbravo3]

Wow Stanley steamer is already there for the clean up 🤣🤣 gonna be hard to get those stains out though.

[@Late_Night_MrP]

He actually started the fire lol 😂

[@thomascochran8669]

a little early stanly?

[@johnbergstrom2931]

Gotta admit, when they hit that fire with water, there was plenty of steam, so he's got that going for him...

[@bethmunson3250]

Prayers that no one was inside...including pets. So sorry to the owners for their loss. Thank you to all firefighters for their work.

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

I heard that luckily everybody got out safely INCLUDING their pet.

[@malindamooradian5664]

Read the description before you comment!

[@josephlacarrubba8219]

Sunday Afternoon Quarterback’s DO NOT BASH THE FD or the construction material. Instead learn something from what you were watching. Frist due maybe had a chance to darken down the fire with an exterior attack. We need to think about this when we are first in. A quick hit with a deck gun may have helped, I don’t know. All I saying is think about it.

[@andyoxleyonhistravels]

Must say that was hard to watch.

[@ffjsb]

Yep.

[@c165vin]

Great video!! This what all the new houses are, pure garbage. They did a good stop on it, but it was getting to the point of pulling the crews out. Especially if the flooring was getting spongy, this is were the biggest hazards lie. Overall a good stop 👍👍👍

[@johnbergstrom2931]

'New' houses, built with a sprinkler system, are safe AF...

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

Voted the best of the best

[@sherribrawn3757]

Wow Stanley Steemer must be doing like the ambulance chasers do.............lol

[@poppysplace6572]

Thanx for sharing Keith!! Sucks for the homeowner and glad everyone is safe! God Bless!

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

Miss we also do water damage

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

No tip to day

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

There are still spots left in the carpet

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

Wait when the boss finds out

[@sevenitch5668]

This is going to piss off the homeowners association !

[@briankoundry3401]

Always great footage... BK

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Thanks Brian

[@chuckcarlini2807]

My old house was built in 1921,, and is as solid as a rock. It was built by real craftsmen, I'm sure it would also go up in flames,, but would take a bit longer than the xcrap built today! So sorry for the home owner's!

[@kentcarter835]

Your house would be a lot less likely to collapse and injure or kill the firefighters inside too.

[@chuckcarlini2807]

I would hope so, wouldn't want to see any firefighter get hurt in the process,

[@wirebeam]

homes in 1921 werent made out of glue and sawdust like they are today

[@chuckcarlini2807]

@@wirebeam that is very true, sir.

[@ffjsb]

@@wirebeam A lot of homes built in 1921 were balloon frame, so fire could run directly from the basement to the attic in no time because there were no firestops... It helps if you actually know something about building construction and fire behavior....

[@matthewbond8874]

Stanley steamer ain’t cleaning that mess up or did they cause it 😂

[@anthonydutcherson239]

Awesome footage!

[@yuvgotubekidding]

2:31 If this guy shows up to clean your carpet don’t open the door.

[@MrGbutter]

What a mess with all the hoses being tangled

[@JohnM1774]

I am with you 100% on the engineered lumber and lightweight materials. You may as well pour gasoline on your house. Great job on the firefighting effort. Professional response. Stay safe Brothers and Sisters

[@ffjsb]

Professional????? Uh, NO.

[@johnbergstrom2931]

Well, engineered lumber and lightweight materials are here to stay... This house could have been saved by a sprinkler system, which could have been installed in a house this size for under $10,000. Insurance companies will give you better rates if you have one.

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Nice work guys keep it up 🚒🇺🇸🧑‍🚒

[@nathanhall959]

Good job boys, who wants a house anyways?

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

Theses what happens when you hire Stanley

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

Boss I have a problem at the last job

[@davep6977]

great video quality

[@flyguy5941]

New houses and condos do not have fire breaks in the walls and attic like the old houses have. I watched them build a house across the street from me. From foundation to new owners moving in was only 11 days. They used metal 2x4’s, attached foam insulation and put siding over the foam. No plywood sheathing on the sides.

[@randyneilson7465]

Where do you live. Mexico? Don't you have building inspectors in your city? I call BS.

[@ffjsb]

BULLSHIT.

[@johnbergstrom2931]

Then they must have built it illegally. New construction ABSOLUTELY has firebreaks/blocking, in between floors and within the wall if a wall is taller than 10'.

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

That's way I don't use Stanly steemer

[@pawpaw6429]

man i hate it for any family that gors through a home fire!

[@ffandrewd2986]

AMAZING VIDEO! can I use if I link you and give credit?

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Thank you for the compliment. You can only embed the video link from my channel. Unfortunately I don't allow it to be copied and used out of my KZbin's player without compensation. Thank you for asking.

[@ffandrewd2986]

@@FIREGROUNDIMAGES no problem!

[@williamkauffman8898]

Wow Stanley steamer is already there to clean up the mess 2:06

[@jamesgibbons6292]

I think their going to need Servpro instead. "Like it never even happened "

[@morris4morris]

He's probably the one that started the fire!

[@taramercer6512]

Home is a total loss

[@tinabutkus4619]

Sorry for the loss for the homeowners ! Hope nobody or pets were injured ? Not a good way to start the new year. that’s brutal 😢

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Terrible way to start the year. Luckily everybody was safely out of the house when FD arrived, as well as the family pet.

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

Will that be cash or check

[@ysy662]

Hope that everyone made out ok.

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Luckily everybody AND their pet made it out safely!

[@rydinhoclips1397]

Rare footage of me trying to fix a toaster with a fork

[@ffandrewd2986]

Lol

[@tammytrevino265]

Im so very sorry for your loss. :'(

[@Late_Night_MrP]

Stanley steamer was the cause crazy enough. I know the neighbor told me all about it.

[@susanhenderson2322]

All occupants and pets are out, why the h3ll are you doing an interior attack, the house is already gutted, senior officer has some tough questions to answer.

[@KRIS-rp1si]

Today there was my friends neybours house on fire I was in school but only the roof and upstairs got destroyed,the man went to the hospital hoping he'll be alright🙏

[@charlescline1441]

Every fire video shows the same thing. Why does it take the fire department so long to spray water on a burning structure?

[@charlesrudish9147]

You obviously don't know anything about the business of firefighting. No matter well trained a fire company is, it takes time so set the fire scene, especially a volunteer dept. Hose has to be pulled, both to the hydrants and hand lines into the burning structure. I thought these guys did a pretty good job of getting the white stuff on to the orange stuff. Obviously, the structure had a very good start before units even got the call. For a volunteer dept., I thought these guys did a great job.

[@galendonaldson3095]

@@charlesrudish9147 you would be amazed what consistent training can do! My department does 1410 drills and we are very fast at putting wet stuff on the red stuff. On the fire ground we can tell which companies dont train.

[@reginabundy5139]

OMG, OMG

[@Xander_Zimmermann]

Can't be any dirt on the floor if the floor doesn't exist!😂

[@fannycraddock99]

Another house that just melted!

[@_-_730]

POV: you’re watching one piece

[@chrismagyar2139]

New houses has steel plates on the trusses when they build them, they melt at 500 degrease , so when you have a new house built demand the trusses be naild not the plates ....

[@prettiestmills2.0]

How the heck did this end up in my recommendations? Literally one of my biggest nightmares

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

😂😂😂 Sorry about that!

[@glennkometscher7928]

o shut up loser just looking for likes f off

[@oschiri66]

Google can read your nightmares. :)

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

@@glennkometscher7928 Who me??

[@harrybailey6299]

Brand new home destroyed. Garage looks like they using it for storage.Damn shame.

[@trvman1]

New homes are like match sticks, they go up in flames in minutes.

[@johnbergstrom2931]

They got insurance.

[@barbaraanderson8574]

That is terrifying.

[@charleshuniker4060]

These are all volunteer firefighters

[@davidsonlankford1168]

That explains why they got it under control control so quickly. Two attack lines lines right in the front door.

[@ffandrewd2986]

@@davidsonlankford1168 perfectly said. Volunteer firefighters are just as good as career firefighters if you put in the effort.

[@JB91710]

Being paid doesn't make you smart.

[@ffandrewd2986]

@@JB91710 yep

[@ffjsb]

@@JB91710 Nor does being a volunteer...

[@kelvinstewart5728]

What they doing nothing but 👀 it burn to ground SMDH.

[@Robert-dl1hg]

I don't use stany steerer

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

Wait when the costumers come home

[@barroningram7286]

good job by this fd at 1:45 i thought they would go defensive at any moment

[@billykarlbon9097]

I noticed a Stanley Steemer van in the driveway perhaps was work at the house the reason for the fire just curious

[@gferryman1]

Someone said in another comment that he put something on the stove and it exploded. Guess her mom's friend is one of the neighbors

[@zeldarepsher3164]

@@gferryman1 wow that sucks we hope also pray that everyone got out safely a house can be rebuilt but lives can't be rebuilt

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Fortunately everybody did get out safely

[@sirenmaster1735]

What caused it

[@johnbergstrom2931]

A gamma ray burst hit their house.

[@R32R38]

That was a fierce fire. Any idea of the cause?

[@dominickdavis3713]

Started in the kitchen and burned hard for around 20 minutes.

[@jimjonrs3932]

Toaster

[@poppysplace6572]

@@jimjonrs3932 Ugh 🤦‍♂️

[@HeidiRoberge71]

Stanley steamer tech put something on the stove that exploded.

[@poppysplace6572]

@@HeidiRoberge71 So Sorry! Thanx for the info!

[@va3xj]

Nice aggressive attack. Good stop!

[@JB91710]

What video are you commenting about? Surely not this one.

[@robertlaprise851]

Should be a defensive fire. Very unsafe for interior. What are you saving? Also conditions were not survivable for any victims.

[@JB91710]

Lot more fun inside. What do you think they are going inside for, to find the fire they walked past outside?

[@michaelsorrells4649]

Fire happen all the time

[@jayasmrmore3687]

That’s why alarms are necessary no matter how annoying

[@shamrock1961]

Where's the damn water???

[@JB91710]

First they have to go inside to get off and don't forget Vertical Venting!

[@jameskline6674]

Wow Stanley Steemer started that fire clean the carpet

[@johnbergstrom2931]

Yeah, the Stanley guy must have gotten out the flamethrower attachment by mistake...

[@banjopickerinadoublewide7613]

Stanley steamer gets your home cleaner!

[@johnbergstrom2931]

Yes, it will be nice and clean when it's torn down and rebuilt brand-new.

[@marylandsirensfirebuff9664]

great attack! Fast knockdown

[@JB91710]

Are you out of your mind?

[@marylandsirensfirebuff9664]

@@JB91710 wdym

[@JB91710]

@@marylandsirensfirebuff9664 That fire should have been substantially knocked down before the video started. The fire was Right There and they ignored it.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

What a terrible start to the new year. I’m so sorry!

[@lindahoff7391]

Wonder if anyone I’d the walkout before the crew entered the front door?

[@scarrylarry1311]

Years ago when I was a fireman we had horses and buckets

[@pixiearro]

I am reminded of the quote from the movie Wild Hogs that said, "In your day men had pyramids to build. How old is that?"

[@johnbergstrom2931]

I own a bucket! My god, we have so much in common!!

[@elis7281]

why can't their be a hose on the truck that sprays water as soon as they pull up --- losing 5 minutes to get a hose ready is a waste

[@jjarzab1]

yeah, its called a deck gun

[@johnbergstrom2931]

"losing 5 minutes"?? To what? A house that's already a total loss and will have to be torn down, and a fire that's not threatening any other structures?

[@bobrussell3602]

Is it my imagination, or do the U.S. firemen seem to take longer than the the Brits to actually start applying water to the buildings ?

[@ranger2316]

They do seem to be sort of ... deliberate.

[@pixiearro]

So, I wanted to double check, because I know a lot of the departments in that area are volunteer. I believe it is a volunteer department there. So that is one thing to keep in mind. Now, being volunteer, it could have been a little longer for incident command to actually be there on scene. Incident command is usually the highest ranking guy at the scene, until someone higher ranking or better qualified shows up. So if you have any kind of turnover of command, it can take a minute. Now, some things other things to consider... Command has to establish if there is anyone in the dwelling. The scene has to be sized up properly to determine the best way to attack. Has power been cut or do they need to do that? Is there a gas line to the house or nearby that needs to be shut off? Will it be an offensive attack going inside? Or should it just be a defensive attack from the outside, trying to knock it down while preserving as much of the structure and surrounding structures? That last part may have several considerations, such as resources (water source/amount and personnel), and whether or not there is an entrapment. Do they have to vent it to make sure it won't flash on them? I know that with paid departments, they usually have a lot more knowledge/training than some volunteer squads. In some cities with a paid department, there are clearly outlined roles for everyone on each shift. With volunteer squads, you are limited by who shows up. When you have the clearly defined roles, it is easier to roll up on scene and begin working. I want to add to all the FF out there, I know you know all of this, but this was meant to break it down into easier terms for those that may not know what goes into it.

[@bobrussell3602]

@@pixiearro Thank you Heather. That was a very comprehensive reply. I don't know where you live, nevertheless, Greetings from the U.K.

[@pixiearro]

@@bobrussell3602 I am in Texas, USA. Greetings!

[@bobrussell3602]

Also as a general comment which applies to all fire brigades. Surely someone could offer say 10, 000,000 dollars to whomever can invent a more efficient way of playing out the hoses.

[@TS-rz1os]

They all went back to the fire house saying "that was a good fire"!!! No, no it wasn't!!! lack of training really shows here. With these lightweight construction homes why put your people in harms way , unless theres a victim no need to go in. Also, whats the point of wearing an air pack if you're not going to mask up??? Someone mentioned this already, chalk this up to a burn class and call it a day. Sorry to the the homeowner, I hope they were okay.

[@calendareofd]

How do you know there is no victim inside? You NEVER know until you complete a search.

[@JB91710]

0:25 You are witnessing the stupidity of the USA fire disservice. You can see the burning material to the right at the windows. You don't need to be fully dressed and you don't need to be tied into a hydrant to put tank water on that fire and have it knocked down before this video even started. 1:25 There it is guys, right there. How do you expect to find it in there when you can't see past your visor? 2:30 Now these idiots are going to perform Vertical Ventilation on a structure that's half burned down? That was utterly disgusting, but Typical.

[@justinmayer8125]

Amazing insight, TYFYS

[@ffandrewd2986]

JB, before you blast me with both barrels, did you ever take into account before you commented that you don’t know what the orders were? Because I sure as hell don’t. I wasn’t there, I don’t know the department, and I don’t know the whole situation. But you do have a point about the fully dressed part. People need to wear their full PPE all the time at a fire ground, until cleared by a safety officer

[@JB91710]

@@ffandrewd2986 Ever hear the phrase, KISS? You bring tanks full of water, find what's burning and put that water on it. You do that in the safest and fastest way. That, is the job! You don't have to Be There to see if they had that work ethic.

[@ffandrewd2986]

@@JB91710 I wasn’t talking about work ethic. I was talking about what was happening at the fire scene for all we know, their could be a crew upstairs which might be why they didn’t do an exterior attack. I’m just saying that I don’t know where all the personnel were, and I don’t know the chiefs commands. His commands might have been something that we can’t see.

[@jasonwilliams3223]

@@JB91710 USA firefighters? You say hit it with tank water.. sure, we can do that, thanks to it being in the USA. Euro trucks carry half the water and half the pump... That's why France let the big cathedral burn. It was way above what the pumps could handle.. what we see here is a little lack of training but a major education in modern building materials. They just didn't bring enough gpm to the fight early on.

[@michaelmonaghan2717]

Looks like a good stop!

[@dennis1825]

Idk but did c the Stanley Steam guy face I think F up lol

[@Dan-O40]

My grade for FD,k D---

[@jburtd1]

I know I’m not a firefighter, however I don’t understand why it takes sooooo long to get a hose going. The house is going but we are all just standing there or running around aimlessly.

[@Random-nl3yw]

They already had a hose inside the house at the start I believe

[@johnpotts8719]

You have firefighters standing around because not everyone is actively fighting the fire at the same time. You have firefighters who are on standby waiting in case those actively fighting the fire run into trouble. You also have firefighters ready to rotate in to relieve those fighting the fire.

[@JB91710]

@@johnpotts8719 The entire USA tire disservice is in the Stand Around Mode! This performance is Typical.

[@JB91710]

@@Random-nl3yw It was doing a great job, huh?

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

Way excessive zooming.

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

Not really

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

@@FIREGROUNDIMAGES Yes. Really. You fail to portray an overall picture of the scene. Jumping from one close-up shot to another does a poor job of reporting any event.

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

I disagree.

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

☝️☝️☝️

[@JB91710]

To save the reputation of this department, you might want to title this, "A controlled burn." Actually, they sucked at that too!

[@justinmayer8125]

Thank your for your service JB,

[@ffandrewd2986]

@@justinmayer8125 lol.

[@ffandrewd2986]

I’d really like to see you try to fight a fire. Really I would. What certifications do you actually have JB?

[@glennkometscher7928]

looks like you suck at spelling your name

[@JasmineLindros]

@@ffandrewd2986 JB is a legend in his own mind.

[@robdog1245]

Me when I see a spider, then it disappears when I come back with a shoe.

[@Idontknowhwhat_toputhere]

Idk why I think this is fake

[@glennkometscher7928]

fake like your brain ??????

[@Idontknowhwhat_toputhere]

@@glennkometscher7928 I said i think :(

[@JasmineLindros]

@@Idontknowhwhat_toputhere No, Nyla, you don't think. That's the problem. Try answering your own question.

[@ericlunneborg907]

Was this the one that was caused by a Stanley steemer contractor putting a floor fan on a stove and accidentally bumping a burner knob?

[@FIREGROUNDIMAGES]

👍

[@abethegamerful]

People criticizing the firefighters when they have no idea the procedures and setup it takes to safely quench a burning building. I think they're doing a great job protecting the community

[@davidglaum2538]

Duck. The armchair firefighters know everything and are ready with a stupid comment but never go on the job.

[@sofaking8228]

The little Mrs. had better have learned her lesson. Don't leave the kitchen to watch soaps if she's not done her cooking. She really let the man of the house down. Imagine him coming home from a hard day's work expecting her to hand him a martini and his slippers only to find this.

[@rickj1983]

The man of the house? How 1950’s are you? And little Mrs.? Seriously?? Hopefully you aren’t married. I feel sorry for your “little Mrs” if you are. Can’t imagine how much of a jerk you would be to her. You have no idea what was happening when this fire started and I’m sure the woman feels terrible because she lost her house. Stop being such an ass.

[@Too69tall]

What’s the deal with the Stanley cleaner guy?

[@lisabaker5716]

He probably has another job to go to but can’t leave.

[@HeidiRoberge71]

I know the cause to this my mom's friend lives 4 houses down. The Stanley steamer tech put something on the gas stove and it exploded.

[@matthewnorman2547]

You know he's fired after that.

[@kevinlynch1227]

Hi Heidi, Do you know what he put that would explode and cause that large of a fire? Was he trying to thaw something out, or heating lunch and got busy and forgot about it?? I guess the owner let him. It says everyone and the pet got out thank God!! Thanks

[@BC-of7qx]

What a disaster