Comments on: UPDATED: Homewood, Illinois Firefighter Brian Carey & resident dead in house fire. Firefighter Karra Kopas with 1st & 2nd degree burns. New video from scene.

By: Brian carey | Sugarmunkee

Brian carey | Sugarmunkee — Sat, 28 May 2011 16:09:45 +0000

[...] UPDATED: Homewood, Illinois Firefighter Brian Carey & resident deadThousands of people attended the funeral of a 28-year-old Homewood firefighter Brian Carey, who died while trying to rescue two people from a burning home. … April 6, 2010 (EVERGREEN PARK, Ill.) (WLS) — Thousands attended the funeral of 28-year-old Homewood firefighter Brian Carey, who died while trying to rescue two… [...]

By: John Sostak

John Sostak — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:30:18 +0000

A tragedy for the Carey family, the Elias family, and the Homewood Fire Department. Firefighter Carey courageously sacrificed his life in the line of duty. You are in our prayers, the CFD and Ignite the Spirit. http://cfdblaze.com/2010/03/brian-carey-homewood-firefighter/

By: Salute

Salute — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:58:55 +0000

A Firemans Fireman.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:03:22 +0000

My thoughts and prayers are with the Carey family and friends, this is devastating news!

By: Around the Fire Web | Firegeezer

Around the Fire Web | Firegeezer — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:56:40 +0000

[...] tragic fire in Homewood, Illinois, last night that claimed the life of firefighter Brian Carey. CLICK HERE to read and view the full [...]

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:14:55 +0000

Dave,

This is a very tragic loss for Homewood and all involved with this incident. After watching the video it reminded me of a structure fire I was at two years ago where the residence exploded due to stored oxygen tanks. The neighbor they interviewed said she heard “popping” noises and saw intense fire. That is VERY similar to what happened in our incident before the subsequent explosion took the roof off the dwelling hurling me and my partner into the front yard.

Dave, a video of that fire and explosion was out on the web somewhere. If you could find it and post it I think it would be a great learning tool. The fire I mentioned was in Savannah,GA in December of 2007 and the departments involved included Southside Fire/EMS and 7th District Volunteer Fire Rescue… I hope that info. helps.

And most of all rest in peace brother…

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By: C. Vernon Fitzhume

C. Vernon Fitzhume — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:33:16 +0000

May our Brother rest in peace. Condolences to his family and his Brother and Sister Firefighters.

By: Andy Houston

Andy Houston — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:30:05 +0000

This is a tremendous loss for the family of the fireman, and the community of Homewood. My prayers go out to the family that owned the house, the firefighters involved, and the homewood station as they confront their loss. Brian was a hero in a world that doesn’t have many real ones…

By: Desert Deputy Chief

Desert Deputy Chief — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:40:37 +0000

Rest in peace Brother.

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uberVU - social comments — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:49:12 +0000

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