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Dave Fornell
In years past, Chicago firefighters used kerosene-soaked rags to melt ice inside frozen fire hydrants.
Safety & Health
Fornell: Don't Let the Cold Weather Get You
Dave Fornell reminds firefighters about the necessary extras during cold weather fire and rescue operations.
Jan. 9, 2015
Dave Fornell
A Detroit firefighter looks at the damaged windshield of Squad 3. Had the brick fallen a second later, the officer may have been seriously injured.
Apparatus
Fornell: A Brick to the Head in Detroit
Oct. 17, 2014
Steve Redick
Apparatus, especially engines, arriving on the scene of multiple alarms, should consider backing to better position themselves if they have to go to work. In this instance, since the engine in the foreground did not lay a supply line, it is in a relatively useless position if they are ordered to provide additional lines without a lot of additional maneuvering. The engine right behind it has backed in, and will be able to quickly stretch lines if needed.
Aerial
Fornell: Where Did You Park the Rig?
Sept. 3, 2014
Photo by Dave Fornell
It is easy to identify the officer in this photo. He is above the engine crew to better keep an eye on the situation and is not only looking out for the safety of his crew, and that of the truck company opening the door, but moving them forward to attack the fire as well.
Hoselines & Water Appliances
Fornell: Passing on the Craft of Firefighting
May 9, 2014
Photo by Dave Fornell
A frustrated resident waiting for companies to arrive, watches as three vacant houses burn on the East Side.
Safety & Health
Fornell: It Rained, They Burned - Devil's Night 2013
Nov. 5, 2013
YouTube
Fornell
Pumper
Fornell: The Firefighting Blitz Attack
Aug. 5, 2013
Photo by Dave Fornell
A Detroit firefighter works a stream from 1-1/2-inch hoseline at a dwelling fire.
Extinguishers
Is There Anything Wrong With 1 1/2-inch Hose?
April 6, 2013
Photo by Steve Redick/ksc711.smugmug.com
Chicago Engine 26 connected to a hydrant with its 6-inch hard suction, which reduces friction loss and provides an unobstructed waterway for maximum flow.
Pumper
Fornell: Hydrant Hook-ups, Chicago Style
Jan. 15, 2013
Photo by Capt. Dave Fornell
Stand on a street any where in Detroit and you would be hard put to not find a vacant building
Leadership
Even Devils' Night Has Fallen On Hard Times
Nov. 6, 2012
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