Twenty-years ago director Ron Howard and company were making the movie Backdraft in Chicago. Chicago FD 1 on YouTube posted this video from September 18, 1990. Here’s the description:
Video of actors shooting a scene at Engine Co 65 / Truck Co. 52 as Engine 17′s Quarters with Truck Co. 46, for the making of the movie BACKDRAFT back in 1990.
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Dave, Where’s the video of the news story you did about the movie? About wearing SCBA facepiece?
Only you would remember that. I did think about that this morning. I am not sure I have it at home. Let me check. If I find it I will post it.
Statter