Above is a great video put out by the guys at one nine truck going to work at a working fire. Now understand I am partial to truck company operations (as you'll see in coming posts) but partial or not, these guys are spot on with how they operate, especially the OVM. This fire has very little fire footage but the point of posting it is to show how many tasks need to be going on outside while the engine company is performing fire attack.
One thing I particularly enjoy, besides the hustle, is how methodical he is. There is no question in his mind as to what he needs to do. In roughly 9 minutes (excluding the time from the footage of the other cameras) OVM ladders 3 sides of the building, vents necessary windows, creates a means of egress, passes off tools to control utilities, and gets to the roof for ventilation. Needless to say this guy is an animal.
One note I'd like to make regarding the means of egress is the fact that tunnel vision didn't take over. I would venture to say most guys would go straight to forcible entry, causing more damage to the home. Instead, he uses his brain and takes the window allowing him to easily manipulate the lock and open the door. Remember, our brains are a stronger tool than any set of irons.
Another thing regarding this video is that it reinforces my point that one trained guy can perform multiple tasks if manpower is limited. Doing more with less is something most departments are having to learn.
A note to the paid guys with excuses on manpower....it's to my understanding these guys are volunteers...
I want to again note the hustle of these guys and how ready to work they are when they get on scene.
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