GRABS Podcast

11/21/25 at 0909 Bremerton Fire Dept had a residential structure fire in east Bremerton. When toned dropped many units were at a Coats for Kids event located at an East Bremerton elementary school. E-3, M-1, M-3, and BN-1 went en-route from the school which was located about 1 mile from the fire. M-1 arrived first and prepped for fire attack. E-3 then arrived and initiated command and assigned M-1 fire attack. The engineer was dialed and had the line pulled to Delta side entry door. As M-1 wa...

- 2 victims rescues - Both survived - 1st due engine with a 1 min ETA - Known victims with known location - Search ahead of the hoseline (rescue mode) [email protected]

Name: John Farrell Captain Truck 307 Department: Chatham County Fire Department Date: 4 12 2026 Building type: 3 story multi-family residual, lightweight wood-frame. Smoke and flames coming from the alpha side stair well extended to the Charlie side of the structure division 2 and 3. Reports of 5 victims 2 kids 3 adults Time of arrival: 4:02 4:04 Assisted and walked down the 24ft ladder PD video of kid drops: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fw...

Philip Nichols/Captain Rutherford County Fire and Rescue April 4, 2026 1800 hrs Single story single family dwelling (1200 sq ft ranch) 4 minutes from on scene to victim removed 260-275 Never let go of a conscious victim Never put your tool down Smoke drunk is a real thing, never trust a conscious victim. Don’t get complacent. A small fire with a decent amount of smoke make me think it would be an easy job and cause me to make some poor decisions. [email protected]

Grabs 190 Ft Myers, FL (10/2004) Grant speaks with John Lovato (BC, then FF) 2 Story Multi-FamilyMultiple Units Arrive at the Same TimeFirst Vice Located by another crew on couch (deceased) 4-6 FF's went upstairs, child located in closet in laundry basket quickly. Viz @ kneesQuick one person removalDiscussion about how unorganized this felt (as a new FF) Under 3 minutes arrival to removal [email protected]