This is a video shot by reporter Matt Fredmonsky from the Kent Patch. He filmed a few of the guys going through a search & rescue drill. We had a wide range of experience among those participating, as well as members from other departments that joined us.
The scenario was that an engine company of 4 responds to an "odor of smoke" at 1:30am and when they get on scene, there is heavy smoke and fire coming out the second floor soffits. Behind the eight ball with no additional help initially called, 2 guys stretch a line, officer does his 360, and the chauffeur is getting water...then there is a loud crashing sound from inside. Just as the officer gets back to the "A-side" front door, one of the firemen comes running out and says there was a collapse and he was cut off from his partner on the nozzle. He could hear him yelling for help and that his ankles were broke. Now with only 3 guys on scene and no help for atleast another 7-8 minutes(you have been on scene for 3 minutes).... What do you do? You are not "RIT equipped", just a basic engine company with no special RIT pack or air supply.
...and yes I have a nasally girl voice... and a sinus infection.... so what!!!
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Nice! I'd love to get my hands on a building that size to train in. Are they gonna tear it down? I'd love to help you force some of the doors. Just sayin!
Not tearing it down... remodeling. And they already took all the doors before we got it! Still a great thing to get to use and create some different drills and scenarios for the boys. Also made a few connections with folks from the university and they might be lining us up with some more buildings... houses and apartment complex. Looking forward to those... possibility of some burns!
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