Fire Fighting Galleries

Working Fire VA Beach, 3401 Monticello Drive : June 28, 2008 (Virginia Beach, VA) at approx 2200 hrs multiple calls came into the Virginia Beach 911 Center reporting a garage on fire at 3401 Monticello Drive. Upon arrival of VBFD E-10 they reported heavy fire in the garage of a 2 story single family dwelling with extension to the room above and the attic. A search of the structure came back negative as all residents were out of the house prior to fire department arrival. E-10's crew made an aggressive interior attack to combat the flames preventing any further damage to the main structure of the house. B-3 arrived on scene and took command from E-10a and ordered 3 lines to the structure to combat the fire. A supply line was established by E-9 at a nearby hydrant. Once the main body of fire was knocked down crews went to work on the interior conducting an extensive overhaul to get the many hot spots that remained. The fire was brought under control in about an hour. Due to the high heat and humidity, many crews were rotated through the rehab unit to replace fluids and have their vitals taken. There were no reported injuries to fire fighters or residents. The fire is under investigation by the Virginia Beach Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal.

Working Fire VA Beach, 3401 Monticello Drive

June 28, 2008 (Virginia Beach, VA) at approx 2200 hrs multiple calls c ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2008 9:23pm PST

General Alarm Fire, Oxford Twp NJ : On 3/21/07 the Oxford FD was requested for the fire in a vacant building.

General Alarm Fire, Oxford Twp NJ

On 3/21/07 the Oxford FD was requested for the fire in a vacant buildi ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 9:41pm PST

Budd Lake Good Intent Call : On Sunday June 15, 2008 the Budd Lake Fire Dept was dispatched to a residence on Connelly Ave for the smell of something burning. Upon arrival of Car-50 (Chief of The Dept, Kevin Maloney), he reported a 2.5 sty structure with nothing visible from the exterior. 1 Engine was requested to respond to make a thorough investigation of the residence. Nothing was found to be burning, and all units were cleared in about 15 minutes.

Budd Lake Good Intent Call

On Sunday June 15, 2008 the Budd Lake Fire Dept was dispatched to a re ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 2:32pm PST

Working Fire VA Beach, Poquoson Circle : Sunday afternoon April 20, 2008 the VA Beach FD was requested to 913 Poquoson Circle for the reported house fire. Upon arrival of Engine 1 they had smoke showing from the A/D corner and called a working fire. 2 lines were stretched from Engine 1 through the front door. The crew from engine 1 reported a fire in the utility room and made an aggressive attack. The fire was knocked down quickly with minimal damage to the surrounding townhouses. There were no injuries reported on scene.

Working Fire VA Beach, Poquoson Circle

Sunday afternoon April 20, 2008 the VA Beach FD was requested to 913 P ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2008 1:56pm PST

Working Fire Mansfield Twp NJ : On 2/14/2007 a house in Mansfield Twp, (Warren cty) NJ caught fire. Due to fierce winds, fire fighters were unable to control the inferno.

Working Fire Mansfield Twp NJ

On 2/14/2007 a house in Mansfield Twp, (Warren cty) NJ caught fire. D ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 9:06pm PST

Working Fire VA Beach, 2029 DECATHLON DRIVE : Virginia Beach, VA (5/29/08 approx 2300 hrs) The Virginia Beach FD was requested to the scene of a working house fire. Upon arrival the first due Engine there was visible smoke and fire showing from the "C" side of the structure and a working fire dispatch was dispatched. The VBFD made an aggressive fire attack and quickly brought the fire under control. There were no injuries reported on scene, however the family lost 3 pets in the fire.

Working Fire VA Beach, 2029 DECATHLON DRIVE

Virginia Beach, VA (5/29/08 approx 2300 hrs) The Virginia Beach FD was ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 8:42pm PST

Virginia Beach Fire Dept Training Photos : On Sunday April 20, 2008 I had the opportunity to photograph some of Virginia Beach's Finest. First off I would like to thank District Chief Wade, and the rest of the Chiefs and Officers for allowing me access to the training that was being given. The training was being held at the old Lord & Taylor building in the Lynnhaven Mall. Firefighters trained in search and rescue as well as RIT (rapid intervention team) training. The trainers strategically placed 175 pound dummy's throughout the structure with PASS alarms activated to simulate a downed firefighter. The Engine and Ladder teams had to maneuver throughout the structure to find the downed firefighter and drag them to safety.

Virginia Beach Fire Dept Training Photos

On Sunday April 20, 2008 I had the opportunity to photograph some of V ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 8:38pm PST

Virginia Beach Fire Dept Apparatus : This is where I will be putting all VBFD apparatus shots that I take.

Virginia Beach Fire Dept Apparatus

This is where I will be putting all VBFD apparatus shots that I take.

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 6:26pm PST

Working Fire VA Beach : Virginia Beach VA 12/28/07 approx 0515 hrs. Multiple calls came into the Virginia Beach 911 center reporting a fire at 1349 Riverside Drive. E-18 arrived on scene within minutes of dispatch and reported a working fire. E-18 made an initial interior attack on the fire, while the rest of the working fire dispatch arrived on scene. A RIT team and water source were established with the arrival of B-3. The fire was brought under control in about 20 minutes. The family was able to escape the house, however the familys pets, a cat and a dog perished in the fire. There were no reported injuries to any VBFD members.

Working Fire VA Beach

Virginia Beach VA 12/28/07 approx 0515 hrs. Multiple calls came into t ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 6:19pm PST

Working fire VA Beach, 4241 Minnard Ct. : Virginia Beach VA (2/24/08) At approx 2015 hrs an off duty Hampton Fire LT was driving on S. Independence Blvd when he noticed a townhouse on fire. He called 911 to report the fire, and at the same time multiple other 911 calls were coming in as well. Upon arrival of the first due Engine Company, a working fire was reported. An initial attack team entered the structure while the rest of the working fire dispatch was responding. An aggressive interior attack limited the fire to the initial townhouse w/ minimal damage to the surrounding structures. Fire crews brought the fire under control in approx 20 minutes. VA Beach EMS treated 1 victim at the scene for smoke inhalation. There were no other injuries reported on scene. The fire is under investigation by the VA Beach FD, and VA Beach Police Dept.

Working fire VA Beach, 4241 Minnard Ct.

Virginia Beach VA (2/24/08) At approx 2015 hrs an off duty Hampton Fir ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 7:08pm PST

Working fire VA Beach, Moosewood Court : Virginia Beach, VA (1/27/08) At approx 1430 hrs a fire was reported in the chimney of a 2sty attached townhouse. Upon arrival of Engine 18 and Battalion 3 a working fire was called with fire extension into the eves in the rear of the structure. 1 line was put into service, and a 5" line was laid but not charged. Crews pulled the exterior of the chimney and the interior of the 2nd floor bedroom to make access to the fire. The small fire was brought under control quickly. There were no reported inj's on scene.

Working fire VA Beach, Moosewood Court

Virginia Beach, VA (1/27/08) At approx 1430 hrs a fire was reported in ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 2:54pm PST

Budd Lake NJ Working Garage Fire (12/15/07) : 12/15/07 Budd Lake NJ: On Saturday afternoon, the Budd Lake Fire Dept was dispatched for smoke coming from a 1 story detached 2 car garage at 20 Woodsedge Ave. Upon arrival of Car 50 (Dept Chief, Ken Nelson) he reported heavy smoke and fire pushing from the front and A/D corner. Engine 53 was first due and its crew stretched a 1.75" hand line to the front of the structure to make an initial attack. 2nd due Squad 56 went to work gaining access to the inside of the garage. It was found that there was a car inside the garage which was fully involved as well. Assisting Budd Lake was the Flanders Fire Dept, who was assigned as the FAST team. The fire was brought under control in under 20 minutes. The fire is under investigation by the Mt. Olive Police and the Township Office of the Fire Marshal. There were no injuries reported.

Budd Lake NJ Working Garage Fire (12/15/07)

12/15/07 Budd Lake NJ: On Saturday afternoon, the Budd Lake Fire Dept ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2007 12:16pm PST

Budd Lake Fire Flashover Training :

Budd Lake Fire Flashover Training

Updated: May 16, 2007 6:27pm PST

Washington Boro General Alarm Fire :

Washington Boro General Alarm Fire

Updated: Apr 08, 2007 2:00pm PST

Working Fire, Independence Twp NJ : Dec, 2006 Independence Twp working house fire.

Working Fire, Independence Twp NJ

Dec, 2006 Independence Twp working house fire.

Updated: Feb 22, 2007 7:40pm PST

Working Fire Hackettstown NJ : 2/14/07 Working Fire behind the Elks Club on Main Street.

Working Fire Hackettstown NJ

2/14/07 Working Fire behind the Elks Club on Main Street.

Updated: Feb 22, 2007 12:05pm PST