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Yesterdays fire on N. Division St. was not your ordinary run of the mill fire. Arriving firefighters found a rapidly advancing fire in a very large multiple occupancy building. The structure is estimated to be 100 years old or more. For 4 hours Volunteer and Career firefighters from Salisbury and its neighboring companies worked together in extreme heat and humidity to extinguish this fire and save as much property as possible.
As the incident commander I witnessed nothing but complete cooperation and teamwork from every individual involved. I would like to thank the men and women from Salisbury, Delmar, Hebron, Fruitland, Parsonsburg, Mardela and Allen for their contributions yesterday. No department of our size could handle an incident of this size without Teamwork and assistance from Mutual Aid companies.Fires that occur Monday through Friday 7-5 present a manpower shortage to fire departments across the country. People have to work and support their families. While units are busy handling the incident at hand there are fill in companies manning the stations. The next emergency doesn't wait until your finished with the first emergency. You have to be prepared if those additional calls come in.
At the end of the day the building was saved and no citizens were injured or killed. The fire department accomplished its mission to protect lives and property.
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11 comments:
Finally a lucid, informed narrative about how a fireground operation works.Operations on a fire are complex,dangerous and involve alot of communication and coordination. The practices employed are nationally taught and accepted and don't just happen by accident. Be proud of what you have and support the F.D. paid and volunteer.
But no one thanked the Arsonist....
Well Said, and Thanks you to all the dedicated Firefighters of our area who were there! It doesn't matter if you are paid or volunteer, what matters is that you performed the job to the best! The building was saved, and No one Died! That is what is the MOST IMPORTANT!!!!!
Give it a rest about shortages. I've witnessed enough waste there to last a life time.
2:32 - The building wasn't saved. It'll have to be demolished.
The surrounding area absolutely reeks of smoke.
3:18-Your comment reminds me of something who had a house fire back in December has said. He wished they would have let the house burn to the ground.
Dealing with the insurance company turned into a nightmare and if it weren't for the fact that this homeowner happens to still have a significant mortgage left on the home and the lender sicced their lawyers on the insurance company, the poor homeowner would be out so much more out of pocket money for the repairs.
"The surrounding area absolutely reeks of smoke."
Yeah, that happens when buildings burn. Smells even worse when bodies are cooked.
To adjust to your sensitivities , maybe we could get the SFD to pump scented water during fires. What would you like? Fresh Linen, Vanilla, or something from the Febreze line?
Why is it police and fire personnel think their the only people working short, underpaid and more important then other professions. This is your chosen career suck it up cupcake. I'm tired of your arrogance and constant need for attention. Just do your job. Oh by the way hanging out at wawa is not part of your job!
Anonymous said...
Why is it police and fire personnel think their the only people working short, underpaid and more important then other professions. This is your chosen career suck it up cupcake. I'm tired of your arrogance and constant need for attention. Just do your job. Oh by the way hanging out at wawa is not part of your job!
August 22, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Agreed
Anonymous said...
"The surrounding area absolutely reeks of smoke."
Yeah, that happens when buildings burn. Smells even worse when bodies are cooked.
To adjust to your sensitivities , maybe we could get the SFD to pump scented water during fires. What would you like? Fresh Linen, Vanilla, or something from the Febreze line?
August 22, 2014 at 5:07 PM
I like New Car Smell.
Finally an intelligent statement of facts from a person who appears to have their priorities in order. I read the ignorant statements that bash the fire department day in and day out. Thank you for giving my brain a rest from the daily stupidity and thoughtless replies. It was a pleasure to read.
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