We are sure this video is going to make its rounds on the Internet. At this point we don’t know much about it other than it’s from Bellerose Terrace NY. Judging by the names on the coats, we are guessing it’s Floral Park FD. We already know that many people have taken exception to the lack of SCBA use during entry. We could also make an argument to leave the building sealed up until the water can was ready to go. However, we are not here to throw stones, lets use this video to discuss the effectiveness of the water can. In this instance it appears that the Truck Company (without water) arrived ahead of the Engine Company. This could happen in any city in the world. Even if your Truck Company carries water, it could have been a Chief’s buggy that arrived on scene first. For that very reason, EVERY VEHICLE THAT HAS FIRE DEPARTMENT MARKINGS SHOULD HAVE A WATER CAN! We can show up on scene and do nothing, or we can at least slow the forward progress of the fire. We are the fire department and that’s what people expect, regardless of the vehicle we show up in!
As demonstrated in the video, the water can works! Every firefighter should be Properly Trained on how to efficiently and effectively use the water can. We are professionals and should know more about this essential piece of Fire Department equipment… It’s a lot more than just P.A.S.S.
We have always been advocates of the water can. In the hands of a well trained firefighter, the can will put out a tremendous amount of fire.
Interesting… Thx.
Add some dish soap and you can make that 2 1/2 gallons go a little farther!!!
very good video
Good video once the camera man thankfully suggests the truck get the can, after they smashed the front of the store open.
They might be good with the can but forcible entry, not so much
1st, nice knockdown w/the can, but don’t they believe in wearing face masks or buckling the waste strap ?
After recently taking a truck company ops class in which we discussed the capability of a water can, its nice to see a good video of it in use. Well Done! Stay safe everyone!
Love the Nomex hood SCBA on the White Hat
This is a great video, as an officer I see the normal activity of what to do when three people are telling one what to do…comical. Great use of the can, yes add some dish or any liquid soap and its even a better tool. Going from Engine Co to Truck Co, your entire thought process is much different, but the danger is same as the hazard is the same…. Get rid of the fire and your main danger/hazard is gone. So I say Go Truck GO!!! Any Co. can always use team coordination training, but its a great job on my POV
Oh, take these guys to see any FF in the cancer ward…anything from throat cancer from wearing dirty Nomex to having dirty gear in your breathing area and that fact of not wearing the SCBA and cleaning gear after every fire will be a constant. Scared us straight!!!