Mendon, Ma Lowell's restaurant fire (2004)

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  • @KatTheFoxtaur
    @KatTheFoxtaur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh my goodness! I remember when this happened, but I never actually SAW it...
    My family had a tradition on Black Friday - we never went to the mall or any other store, instead we went to the Mendon Country Gift Barn. Once we were finished spending time there, we went pretty much across the street here to Lowell's Restaurant and had brunch.
    It's also right down the street from Imperial Cars, where I've bought and serviced several vehicles, so every time I pass by where Lowell's used to be, I remember it fondly.
    Thank you to all who tried to save this building, and it's sad that it burnt completely down.

  • @Sandsculptor
    @Sandsculptor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Well, since we have a water problem, how about we go inside the restaurant and help ourselves to lunch before the entire structure catches fire..!!!"

  • @gingerbread6614
    @gingerbread6614 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We watch a lot of you fires, might as well subscribe. Thank you for taking us along & showing us.

  • @captainmorgan1107
    @captainmorgan1107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    20:10 Nice old Dodge C series tanker, cool to see the classics still working.

  • @williamekeir891
    @williamekeir891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its amazing how much fire tactics and operations have changed since this happened

  • @eptyr12
    @eptyr12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It looked like they were putting the wet stuff on the right places early on but the fluff caught fast and that old tinderbox didn’t have any resistance and up it went with a quickness.

  • @russhornberger756
    @russhornberger756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that ladder truck is older then I am

  • @walterfink9782
    @walterfink9782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    From the very beginning of this video, you saw the fire take hold, and not let go. It seemed like the water supply was very limited, which meant very few lines were being used. Also, the outcome was set early in the fire. Insurance, not water, would be the final outcome. What a shame.

  • @williamsimmons152
    @williamsimmons152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What’s the status on roof ventilation? Chief, it already burned through the roof.

  • @fleetwin1
    @fleetwin1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Boy, that got out of control real quick...

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Probably had a bunch of fire running in void spaces or a false ceiling by the age of that building.

  • @jebcommon2332
    @jebcommon2332 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems like an example of how to be completely ineffective on saving a structure with a lot of manpower.

  • @markbajek2541
    @markbajek2541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love the old ladder truck

  • @johnnyvic6218
    @johnnyvic6218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nothing like driving an old ladder into the side of the building...…...

    • @SixbyFire
      @SixbyFire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At least nobody can say: "They didn't leave room for the truck company."

  • @bradhassler1
    @bradhassler1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was that a open cab Maxium ladder truck ?

  • @stupullenchannel3525
    @stupullenchannel3525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what crap for departments ,I could point out at least 28 errors they made on the attack...what a sorry excuse for a total loss!

  • @travbeav
    @travbeav 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read that the fire started in the kitchen ventilation system. This building was over 50 years old and had 11 additions prior to the entire structure being enclosed by one set of walls and one full roof in 1977-78. See photos and articles here: www.hope1842.com/mendonntlowellsdairy.html

  • @rebelyank6361
    @rebelyank6361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like first radio on scene should have reported large woodframe commercial with active fire, no hydrants. Send me 5 hose reel trucks & 20 tankers NOW.

  • @jimjonrs3932
    @jimjonrs3932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fire started in the kitchen. The problem occurred when Mrs Miller ordered her steak well done.

  • @TheBossMan1973
    @TheBossMan1973 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @owensweetland342
    @owensweetland342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually we used to shop across the street at the former Mendon Country Gifts.

  • @Hokieredneck
    @Hokieredneck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    places in the country with no city water make this really tough. tanker relay takes forever

  • @Madlax99
    @Madlax99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm guessing at 9:30 in the video a propane tank blew?

  • @andyhamilton8940
    @andyhamilton8940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats a cool old ladder truck.

  • @mtnviper1963
    @mtnviper1963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ok, all the horns work. Confirmed!

    • @glennhuber4975
      @glennhuber4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      mtnviper1963 it’s a signal to exit the building immediately. Called an evacuation tone

  • @iamnotamushroom2880
    @iamnotamushroom2880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow, that's an old ladder truck. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

    • @BruceInFlorida
      @BruceInFlorida 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Taking a guess ... MILLVILLE LADDER ?

    • @williamclark5339
      @williamclark5339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The problem with keeping old trucks after 25 years the insurance goes way up. On another note ,the ladder truck was put way to close to the building. We are taught from day one, when setting up make sure you're out of a collapses zone. It didn't matter here, but shutting down a truck and moving it can make or break a fire .

    • @johnwrigley1624
      @johnwrigley1624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A Maxim with an open cab,even.

    • @nphil93992
      @nphil93992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BruceInFlorida Nope, It says Hopedale on the back of it

    • @thisissparta789789
      @thisissparta789789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopedale’s Ladder Truck has since been replaced from when this video was taken.

  • @deannasifuentes4509
    @deannasifuentes4509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Are they wanting it to burn down? They don't seem to know how to put out the fire.

  • @garynielsen4385
    @garynielsen4385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd be embarrassed to be a member of this squad. How not to put out a fire.

  • @jebcommon2332
    @jebcommon2332 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm stunned at the fire fighting tactics used here. The firefighter at th sidewalk corner started putting water immediately through the window onto the fire and continued to do so while fire away very visible through other windows. Seems like he should have been instructed to move around and attack open flames.

    • @harrisonnewman8140
      @harrisonnewman8140 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They have an open cab ladder truck…

  • @josephrobichaud5198
    @josephrobichaud5198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First trucks on scene parked way to close to the building, it sure looked to me they decided real quick to just let it burn, all those tankers and dump tanks so water was not the issue. At least three ladder trucks and I only saw one for a few min. spraying water, dozens of lines laid out and only saw a couple doing anything, then they just walked away.

    • @anthonymalvoso3293
      @anthonymalvoso3293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joseph Robichaud Standing in an open door with uncharged hose lines sure didn’t help.

  • @moviemagg
    @moviemagg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the better building fires posted here on TH-cam.

  • @FreemanWithrow
    @FreemanWithrow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I seen that ladder truck and was waiting for the horse drawn pump to arrive 😂

    • @Big-O43
      @Big-O43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ladder is a little to close to the building

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While that one ladder was a bit on the vintage side, everything else there seemed quite modern for the time. Could be that it was a reserve piece put into service while a front line truck was being serviced.

  • @amandahudson431
    @amandahudson431 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That has to be horrible just watching it burn waiting for water😢

  • @marcbach5880
    @marcbach5880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How old is the Maxim?

  • @bmedic2082
    @bmedic2082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Something tells me this fire department(s) hasn't lost a foundation yet.

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Something tells me you don't know anything about firefighting.

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Ronny Koeller You can't even spell Chief...I seriously doubt you were even a firefighter.

    • @jamieleigh5389
      @jamieleigh5389 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most of those departments are volunteer, I noticed about 4 surrounding departments on scene

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Ronny Koeller As a Chief you should KNOW better than to second guess a fire that:
      A. You weren't there, and have ZERO knowledge of conditions on arrival. Nor do you know the building history or construction details or fire conditions.
      B. This is from 2004, equipment, training, and manning are probably nothing like what they are now.
      C. Your comments about interior attacks and "full fog" attack are from about 1970, it's clear you haven't kept up with modern training or fire tactics.
      Just because you WERE a Chief, it doesn't mean you were a good one...

    • @glennhuber4975
      @glennhuber4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Something tells me your an asshole....

  • @MrStudio6429
    @MrStudio6429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They have (had) a great clam chowder.

  • @dentonthaves5216
    @dentonthaves5216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That poor building what did it ever do to you.

  • @MrHeesbeen
    @MrHeesbeen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    They obviously believe in the old natural way of fighting a fire. When they found out that the rain alone wasn`t going to put the fire out without help, they decided to break a couple of water hoses out.

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You obviously don't know what you're talking about.

    • @owensweetland342
      @owensweetland342 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅😅

  • @binky8501
    @binky8501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow..hard to believe that ladder truck can still get certified

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some dept's don't bother with certification, because they're holding fish fry's just to pay for fuel...

  • @randyfunk7691
    @randyfunk7691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Let's just let it burn

  • @daylight1637
    @daylight1637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unless there is something I am missing....why does it seem as though the fire department did pretty much nothing when the fire seemingly was manageable?

    • @glennhuber4975
      @glennhuber4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daylight 1 you weren’t there, you don’t know

    • @daylight1637
      @daylight1637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't say that I was there....I didn't say that I did know. I only commented that it "seemed" along with "Unless there is something I am missing". A harmless comment on TH-cam. I am sorry if that offended you.

    • @maxgoldstein6067
      @maxgoldstein6067 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daylight 1 they ran into a water supply issue. Possibly due to lack of hydrants or the flow and pressure were too low.

  • @leightongalleries6057
    @leightongalleries6057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do firemen need 'spotters' to point out to the hoseman when they are MISSING the flames? I don't understand this. Flames are roaring and they are spraying an adjacent roof. ??

    • @lottnio8207
      @lottnio8207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some firemen have inhaled so much smoke that they are little "slow" because of the brain damage. They can function but need lots of guidance.

  • @USEditor
    @USEditor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrible attack even with a limited defensive water supply. Shame on the chief.

  • @PJBovio
    @PJBovio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This fire started in the kitchen? Grease?

  • @zombiegirlfanter5569
    @zombiegirlfanter5569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! That was a hell of a fight they had on that one. Man I feel so bad for the owners.

  • @MrBobity
    @MrBobity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Should call this "fire with little water".

  • @mer2705
    @mer2705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How old is that open cab ladder truck?!?

  • @stevenelsen2466
    @stevenelsen2466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What caused the fire?

  • @TylersNeighborhoodGarage
    @TylersNeighborhoodGarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does that really LOOK like something that could be put out?? They can't get on the roof because the roof is burning. They can't go inside because that's burning too. So, I guess they are relegating to standing safely outside the building and shooting water at it. The TH-cam Fire Observers here must all live in the handful of areas that have excess equipment, men, money and water.

  • @jamestroy9625
    @jamestroy9625 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use to watch father put out fires, back in the 60s 70s seems they had water going everywhere before trucks even stopped, now seems like it has to get going good before water is applied. I don’t understand tactics now days.

    • @JBart3112
      @JBart3112 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, you don't.

    • @doreenblatz2440
      @doreenblatz2440 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      james troy in the old days more fire fighter died putting out fires. They don’t run into fires like they used to because they know better now. Any man willing to risk his life saving people and their homes deserves respect. Too many pussy ass men now days wouldn’t take a job like firefighting.

  • @patrickbrookings
    @patrickbrookings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can't expect a building made of wood and cardboard to be saved in a fire. There's really nothing you can do once it gets a hold, apart from letting it burn out in a controlled way if possible.
    We had a big restaurant fire here as well a couple of years ago. The building was also constructed from wood. And to make matters worse, it had a thatched roof. Absolutely nothing they could do about it, and there was literally nothing left of it afterwards.
    Fortunately they were smart enough to rebuild it in concrete and stone!
    This is a clip from that fire: th-cam.com/video/GPJqi1WqhgY/w-d-xo.html

    • @doreenblatz2440
      @doreenblatz2440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Patrick Brookings thanks for the link to that crazy fire. It was hopeless before the fire dept arrived. Looked like it was more than the restaurant on fire but it was hard to tell with all the flames. Fires in your country sure attract crowds. I would have been one of the crowd if I was there. What country was this?

    • @patrickbrookings
      @patrickbrookings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@doreenblatz2440 Thanks for the reply. This is in Odessa, Ukraine. It was in the middle of Summer, very dry as we tend to have hot Summers here. And as it is a popular tourist destination at the Black Sea, and the restaurant is right by the sea, that explains the crowd. It was caused when there was a flash flame from a grill, and the thatched roof caught fire. As you said, it was a hopeless situation even before the fire services arrived, spreading extremely fast. It's quite a large property with multiple buildings. Nearly everything went up in flames. There was also a small playing area for kids, as well as a tiny zoo. Such a shame, it was a really nice looking and cosy place. But fortunately nobody got hurt. They even saved all the animals as well.
      Within about a year they rebuilt it at the same location.
      The day after: th-cam.com/video/H5VXhGmgrNM/w-d-xo.html
      And what it looks like now: th-cam.com/video/ZunPx8nXe_0/w-d-xo.html

    • @doreenblatz2440
      @doreenblatz2440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Patrick Brookings thank you so much. Its a rare chance to see the aftermath of a fire but to also see what they replaced it with was wonderful. I was happy to hear no one died in the fire including the animals. What a beautiful resort they have replaced it with. Thank You for taking the time to show me. ❤️

    • @patrickbrookings
      @patrickbrookings 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@doreenblatz2440 Thank you, you're most welcome :)
      I have to say though, while this fire was a very unfortunate accident, fire safety regulations here tend to be a big joke. Thanks to a lot of corruption and all that.
      Only a few months ago there was big fire in a budget hotel which apparently didn't care less about fire safety. Many rooms didn't even have windows, smoke alarms did not work, and so on. Sadly, 9 people died in that fire :(

    • @doreenblatz2440
      @doreenblatz2440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Patrick Brookings that’s terrible. Time for the government to get new safety regulations in place. I would never sleep in a hotel without windows, scary place.

  • @owensweetland342
    @owensweetland342 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Food on the stove?

  • @krakatoa8701
    @krakatoa8701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like they had a severe water shortage.

    • @Andy-je3el
      @Andy-je3el 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree.. they were putting water on it at first.. looks like they had supply issues.. happens in older towns with old infrastructure..

  • @aportman58
    @aportman58 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am surprised insurance will insure a business with no fire protection capability?

  • @scottschwendenman9607
    @scottschwendenman9607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had heard things were not done properly...

    • @haroldsmuck3569
      @haroldsmuck3569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh how true

    • @glennhuber4975
      @glennhuber4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      scott schwendenman I had heard you don’t know shit

  • @zyglo9826
    @zyglo9826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Welcome to Tankerland...well involved structure fire + not enough water for an effective attack = total loss.

    • @krakatoa8701
      @krakatoa8701 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep... For a fire like this, to need about, 8 tankers per pump.

  • @tpetry1303
    @tpetry1303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I wonder how many people that commented on this video are actually firemen or just TH-cam firemen.

    • @mer2705
      @mer2705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I watched Emergency as a kid growing up. Thank you very much

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well you can tell who a real FIREFIGHTER is when they can back up their criticism of the video.

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alleycat9884 That comment makes ZERO sense. It's clear that neither you or your ten year old know anything about firefighting. Either post some INFORMED criticism or run along.

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alleycat9884 I have 35+ years on FD's in the US, one is a large metro dept, as well as a rural dept. where I live.
      Please post IN DETAIL anything these guys did wrong. You're bitching about a fire that happened over 15 years ago, with NO legitimate criticisms.
      As typical of a troll, your channel has no content...

    • @ronbradley5631
      @ronbradley5631 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am. But I also stayed at a Holiday Inn last night...

  • @iambj144
    @iambj144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And that's the end of that.

  • @johnlovetttx
    @johnlovetttx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ok so obviously there was an issue with the water supply, i get it, but damn there ractics are horrible. The entire second floor is fully involved, fire from floor to ceiling, half of the roof has collapsed exposing the bulk of the fire and these clowns are watering down the roof, put the water on the fire!!!!!

    • @krakatoa8701
      @krakatoa8701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take into account, this was a old building, with many additions put on, over the years. Fighting a fire like this in addition to a shortage of water supply, spells doom to the structure.

    • @jackh577
      @jackh577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. Poor line placement throughout the video.

    • @notthatdonald1385
      @notthatdonald1385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They did a half baked interior attack. They are thorough though. Even the single story extension burned up.

  • @rickvaiBBB
    @rickvaiBBB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fire won that battle.

  • @barroningram7286
    @barroningram7286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    these guys didn't stand a chance 🙁

  • @oldschoolcop8568
    @oldschoolcop8568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Let it Burn!

  • @billykobilca6321
    @billykobilca6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No water anywhere...?

  • @anmlrsqnj
    @anmlrsqnj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You all sitting here criticizing the Department. Have you ever taken into consideration the age of the building? You can be the damn best fire house but when ya have an old ass building with balloon frame construction you don't stand a chance. They stated they had heavy fire on the second floor, hence why they went defensive. That building was already gone before they arrived. Probably fire in the walls from basement to attic. Don't be so quick to judge. Here is some background on the building, I did some research.....
    In 1932, the Lowells began making their own ice cream in a 5 gallon freezer. Success followed quickly. In 1939 a 12 foot section was added to the existing building for expansion of the milk and ice cream facilities. In 1943, a soda fountain for beverages was added to the front section of the building. Expansion continued as the business grew in popularity, and in the 1970s the Hackenson family purchased the location from the Lowells and added a full service restaurant. So 2 additions on to the original building.

  • @allenheasley911
    @allenheasley911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WHY WASTE MONEY ON LADDER TRUCKS IF UR NOT GOING TO USE THEM??

  • @augustayarteh7524
    @augustayarteh7524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aw, God thank you so much for all the fire fighters to rescue people lives, out there. That my State. I know this thing took place far off, where i am located. God rescuse all those people inside that house do God. I dont know even know the place i am just writing. Later on I understood that the place is a resturant or what. I dont know if people are threre or any thing. That a fire. The life of the recuersi was praying for them so nothing should happen to none of them. That all.

  • @bnsf740
    @bnsf740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And not one air tank was emptied that day.

    • @ronstrulic4388
      @ronstrulic4388 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe you are wrong. There was an interior attack at one point. The evac tones were hit to evacuate

  • @jasoncambridge4343
    @jasoncambridge4343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    well they did save the car park

  • @REWYRED
    @REWYRED 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At 20:08 it looks like that's an old Dodge??

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, that would be a Dodge. I'm thinking that would maybe have been a 60's vintage fuel truck, possibly from an airport, which would make it overweight if hauling water.

  • @EzeePosseTV
    @EzeePosseTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @15:00 I would have called for a bulldozer and leveled what was left then it be easier to put out the fire. Tinder conditions, water shortage and no hydrant infrastructure sealed the fate of this business dwelling.

  • @barroningram7286
    @barroningram7286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looks like they had water problems

  • @amandahudson431
    @amandahudson431 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like they didn't have a good water supply . Trucking it in

  • @Brian13549
    @Brian13549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Came here for the TH-cam professional firefighters

    • @robertspencer703
      @robertspencer703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You dont like Volunteer firefighters

    • @philipmarsland6265
      @philipmarsland6265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s amazing how smart and capable utube firefighters are

  • @jamessommer6077
    @jamessommer6077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was this Mendon,N.Y.? Or where?.

    • @KatTheFoxtaur
      @KatTheFoxtaur 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mendon, MA.

    • @jamessommer6077
      @jamessommer6077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kat the Foxtaur ,thank you as it looks very much like Mendon,N.Y.

  • @lom3ardo
    @lom3ardo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The guy on the line at 11:45 on had NO CLUE wtf he was doing. It was like he didn't want to put water on the fire...

    • @glennhuber4975
      @glennhuber4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charlie the guy responding to this video has no clue on anything about firefighting, it was like oooh watch me come in and be an ass

    • @jackh577
      @jackh577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. Pretty simple concept, put the water on the fire, not spray it over the building.

  • @judis.1810
    @judis.1810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a question for ya's. Who pays for the millions of gallons of water used to try to put this fire out? The business owner or the city? Or no one?

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They wouldn't come close to using a million gallons on a fire like this. And since they're using tankers, its possible that they're using ponds or streams for a water source. Water is cheap, even municipal water. Taxpayers pay for the water though, which is nothing compared to what it costs for apparatus and equipment.

    • @maxgoldstein6067
      @maxgoldstein6067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ffjsb Also at the beginning of the video they had a poor water supply. In my opinion that’s why the fire grew out of control. They must have established a sufficient water supply at some point.

  • @colnorth
    @colnorth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i see no big hurry there!!!

  • @ajrobus4592
    @ajrobus4592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Like why Bother?

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a dumb question.

  • @qiurenqmarsh180
    @qiurenqmarsh180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally! After 11 minutes they found a hose that 5 or 6 firemen? could play with! That chief needs some remedial training on how to fight a fire!

  • @richardmitchell442
    @richardmitchell442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At 5:20 it looked like that fire fighter had to pee really badly...

  • @toecrusher03
    @toecrusher03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i ate there in september of 2003, food was burnt then.

  • @janclendenin5407
    @janclendenin5407 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very sad

  • @patrickperry8951
    @patrickperry8951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fire was through the roof when they got there so why hurry

    • @mer2705
      @mer2705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you know? They were already on scene when the vid started. Not a pre arrival vid, so you cant be sure of that

  • @jimmiller7095
    @jimmiller7095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    no water again. hydrant issues plaguing these small towns. Chief asking all the right questions, got no water
    That's the only barber shop in town. sad after thought springler system.

    • @KatTheFoxtaur
      @KatTheFoxtaur 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I almost thought I recall hearing it didn't have a sprinkler system at all! Or maybe there was one but I think the building was old so it would have been a retrofit anyway.

    • @williamsimmons152
      @williamsimmons152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plaguing? You have any idea what it would cost to install an infrastructure from scratch? Neither do I but I would hazard a guess that it has lots of zeros.

  • @mtnviper1963
    @mtnviper1963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I see is flat hoses laying on the ground

    • @glennhuber4975
      @glennhuber4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mtnviper1963 all I see is another armchair firefighter who knows nothing

  • @daylight1637
    @daylight1637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beats me!

  • @herbertwilder7022
    @herbertwilder7022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You might as well just let that building burn it's coming down anyway stop wasting water that it's already

  • @raymondroysr.
    @raymondroysr. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what wrong no deck guns if so why did they not use them lots of fire

  • @autoracing6880
    @autoracing6880 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tanta tecnologia e um foguinho virou fogão e queimou a porra toda..que coisa...

  • @laurencecope7083
    @laurencecope7083 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do they just stand about doing nothing. I know, lets wait until it gets out of control before putting any water on it.

    • @Padre5623
      @Padre5623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There was no hydrant infrastructure there. They had to tanker it in

  • @davestark5560
    @davestark5560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WTF am I watching ????? These guys are clueless. What an embarrassment.

  • @pamhowden8161
    @pamhowden8161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's what I called it a stubborn fire!

  • @walthamwalker
    @walthamwalker ปีที่แล้ว

    Shame there was a drought bit more rain would have helped

  • @allenheasley911
    @allenheasley911 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OH OF COURSE WAIT UNTIL THE BUILDING COLLAPSES THEN USE THE LADDER TRUCKS TO PUT OUT THE ASHES, GOOD THINKING...

    • @glennhuber4975
      @glennhuber4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allen Heasley wtf do you know? Are you a firefighter?

  • @agoes.chikal3236
    @agoes.chikal3236 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Akhirnya ludes jg,,

  • @rodneymccowan1590
    @rodneymccowan1590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remind me to never call these department to my home fire.bet i can do a better job

    • @Mark-em5zm
      @Mark-em5zm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rodney McCowan I hope you fight fire better than your grammar skills 😂

    • @jneill1294
      @jneill1294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you look at the date of this incident, 2004, most of the armchair fire chiefs on here weren't even out of diapers.

    • @doreenblatz2440
      @doreenblatz2440 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rodney McCowan you must be awfully stupid to have to be reminded not to call the fire dept. since you seem to think you know so much why would you need a reminder? Seriously you of all people will need to call!

    • @glennhuber4975
      @glennhuber4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rodney McCowan remind us never to ask you for a comment to a video you gave no clue about! Dick wad

  • @johnleddy186
    @johnleddy186 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is crying shame...guess no more nice meals

  • @BobL84
    @BobL84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    time to go back to the fire academy

  • @brushrescue1701
    @brushrescue1701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So I take it all this was was a controlled burn less for the insurance company to deal with ??

  • @matttwomey8554
    @matttwomey8554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sorry but as I firefighter these guys need more training.......ALOT MORE TRAINING.

    • @philipmarsland6265
      @philipmarsland6265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With limited water at the start would you advance in to that building without a charged line

    • @matttwomey8554
      @matttwomey8554 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philipmarsland6265 not a chance in hell ;-)

  • @petergorman5929
    @petergorman5929 ปีที่แล้ว

    someone should be suffering in the can for this catastrophe!!