Passaic, NJ, July 23, 2017—The Passaic, NJ, Fire Department responded to a working fire in a pizza shop. Access to the fire was delayed by roll-up security doors. Once they were opened, companies encountered heavy fire and smoke throughout the shop, with fire already extending to the upper floors. Deteriorating conditions led command to order all members out of the building. The fire eventually reached seven alarms. Seven aerial streams, one deck gun and numerous handlines and ground monitors were put into operation, and the main body of fire was knocked down almost 2½ hours after the initial alarm. Crews successfully prevented the fire from spreading past the building of origin.
Photo by Peter Danzo
Seattle, Aug. 5, 2017—Seattle firefighters were dispatched for a fire in a three-story apartment complex. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and flame coming from the building, and the incident was quickly upgraded to a three-alarm fire. Firefighters applied water and foam on the fire, and conducted vertical ventilation. At the height of the incident, there were 13 engine companies and nine ladder trucks on scene.
Photo by John Odegard
Los Angeles, Sept. 1, 2017—Crews from the Los Angeles City Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department stand ready to fight the La Tuna Fire, the largest fire in the city’s history. The fire started amid a heatwave, with strong winds pushing the fire in all directions.
Photo by Mike Meadows
