On this episode of Fireground Action Photography the gang’s all here.  We’re joined by our infamous “East Coast Crew” – Joe Brown, Ted Pendergast, Rick Nohl and our old buddy Damian “Jug” Drella.  Rick debriefs a large structure fire which occurred in Hampton, NH and we discuss the challenges he faced with not only the cold temperatures and high wind conditions but the seaside environment.

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I just read a thread in our ‘Fireground’ Flickr discussion group where a member asked if anyone was going to submit images for a photo contest being held by a well known trade publication.  I’ve omitted the name of the publication from this post because the WHO is not the point, the WHY is.

Here’s my response after reading the guidelines for submissions to this “contest”:

Here is a link to the submission guidelines.

What do YOU think?

Several 911 calls brought the Pasadena Fire Department to a fully engulfed garage near the corner of Bell and Michigan on February 10, 2010. The blaze brought down two garages by the time it was over but crews saved nearby houses which were immediately threatened.  The original fire building reportedly housed a small silkscreening operation.  Initial reports suggest a drying unit was left on, sparking the blaze.  No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire had not yet been confirmed as of this writing.

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On this episode of Fireground Action Photography Ross Benson and Craig Durling debrief a major water main break they covered in downtown Burbank.  They’ll also recap some other recent incidents and discuss the different ways YOU can participate in the podcast.

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On 1-23-10 at about 2pm a 12-inch water main ruptured beneath the intersection of Victory Blvd and Palm Ave in downtown Burbank. A major thoroughfare through town, Victory Blvd had to be closed for blocks as a 30 foot portion of the street collapsed into a pool of muddy water.  Vehicles parked along the street were partially submerged in the runoff and nearby businesses suffered minor flooding. As city resources joined Burbank Fire and Police crews on scene, the water source was finally shut off and large pumps went into action. The scene would be active for hours. Damage resulting from the break has not yet been estimated but repairs will be ongoing for days.

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“Finding the Sink Hole”

A member of the Burbank Water Dept. unexpectedly finds the 30 foot wide sinkhole hiding beneath the river of muddy water.  Although a little embarrassed, he emerged uninjured.

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