FIRE CALLS

Firefighter Nate Feldweiser and Lieutenant Dave King pull a motorist out of his vehicle in the high flood waters during the storm in September 1999, seconds before the vehicle became completely submerged.

Shown above are three car fires, which we encounter frequently.

This house fire was caused by ashes from a fire place.

The above house fire was the result of careless smoking.

We encounter a variety of fires.

Fort Washington firefighters work with the assistance of neighbor Roslyn Fire Co. to free a passenger in this fatal high-speed accident, which was a result of alcohol.

 

The above 2 photos are illustrations of the rapid progressions and instability of truss construction. This fire was in a condo under construction. The photos also show the effectiveness of fire-walls. Notice that the fire had been contained to the one section in the photo on the right.

This dwelling fire was the result of a defective fan. Fortunately, no one was home when the fire broke out.

This fire was originally dispatched as a garage fire. Upon arrival, the garage was gone and there was heavy fire in the end two homes of the townhouse.