This close call video from 1989 at 2600 S. Dearborn was posted yesterday to YouTube. It is one of the more dramatic videos around showing the rescue of three Chicago firefighters trapped inside the building.
Also on STATter911 …
- From the past: A 1989 close call & lessons learned. A Phoenix Fire Department video. – November 2, 2010
- Early video: Chicago firefighters pull up to heavy fire conditions in Lincoln Park. – September 20, 2011
- Must see video: Firefighters have close call from house collapse. Videographer has a YouTube moment. – October 12, 2011
- Eight-year-old close call video worth watching again. Chimney collapse at Irving, Texas apartment fire. – March 7, 2011
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Nice find Dave. That is a powerful video.
Watch this video, look at the level of PPE, notice the lack of SCBA. This video was in 1989.
Now look at yourself, your department. Today, do you look like those in the video?
Do you see a problem?
Fix that problem.
HOLY &!@^#!@. I need to turn in my man-card.
Why are the firefighters who were trapped not wearing their turnout coats and fire gear? Did they take them off in order to get out of the windows? Great work on their part to reach the windows and signal for help and great work saving them.