Monday, August 10, 2009

Remember what the citizen see and perceives

This fire was from a month ago in the 800 block of East 22nd Street Baltimore . There is some interesting narration and a couple captions from the photographer. Remember the citizen have a preconceived perception and expectations of the things that the fire service does.

LANGUAGE ALERT: YOU ARE WARNED THAT THE WORDS SPOKEN ON THIS CLIP MAY NOT BE FOR CHILDREN AND THOSE WHO ARE EASILY OFFENDED.

Below is the account of the fire from the website of Engine 33 ,Truck 5, Medic 16, and EMS 3:
7/10/09 Box Alarm 33-10 800 E. 22nd St
E33, E6, E23, E51, E21, T5, T1, M16, BC2, BC6 (WF E31, T15, AF2, EMS3, SO2, M7)
At 1631 hrs units were dispatched to the above address for a dwelling fire. E33 and T5 went onscene with a 2 story eog row, with heavy fire showing from the second floor. BC2 arrived and immediately called for a working fire. Truck 5 threw ladders, ventilated and conducted a search, while Engine 33 knocked down a bulk of the fire on second floor. Good job by all companies preventing the fire from extending into exposures. Medic 16 transported one civilian patient suffering from smoke inhalation. After investigation and overhaul. All units returned to service in 2 hrs.

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