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My name is Tom Carmody and I am from Cranston Rhode Island. I am a full time firefighter with the Cranston Fire Department, currently assigned to Special Hazards 1, the city's heavy rescue. I have been taking photos of fire scenes since 1991 and have had photos published in several fire service magazines and journals.

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All Companies Working- Photo Book : All Companies Working--102 pages of stunning fireground photos taken by myself and Keith Muratori. If interested, please e-mail me at carmodycfd@cox.net

All Companies Working- Photo Book

All Companies Working--102 pages of stunning fireground photos taken b ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2007 3:55pm PST

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Boston- 8 Birchfield Rd- 6/16/09 : Just after noon on June 16, 2009, Boston Fire Alarm struck Box 3712 for a reported house on fire at 8 Birchfield Road. On arrival, Engine 53 reported smoke showing. The normally assigned rescue was unavailable and Rescue 1 responded in. Engine 24 was assigned as the RIT Company. The fire was quickly knocked down and District 12 requested that the gas company respond. The fire was knocked down prior to my arrival but I wanted to try out my new Canon 5d Mark II camera.

Boston- 8 Birchfield Rd- 6/16/09

Just after noon on June 16, 2009, Boston Fire Alarm struck Box 3712 fo ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2009 3:44pm EDT

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Updated: May 24, 2009 9:36am EDT

Eastern States Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA : While on the trip to Philadelphia, we had the opportunity to tour the Eastern States Penitentiary. It is located in a populated neighborhood near the Philly Art Museum. The prison opened up in 1829 under the direction of the Quakers. They strongly believed in spirituality and that the prisoners should be isolated to think about their crimes. Inside the cells, the prisoners had a bed, a table, a bible and a toilet. At the top of each cell was the "Eye of God", a small slit that allowed some light into the cell. Prisoners were not allowed to speak with anyone other than a guard or minister. While being moved throughout the prison, prisoners were hooded to maintain the isolation and humility. The prison was built with a center area called the "rotunda" and cellblocks were built off of that. Infractions of the rules were not tolerated and prisoners would suffer the consequences by breaking the rules. Straight jackets, ice baths, rats or the Mad Chair were used. The Mad Chair looked similar to a barbers chair and the prisoners were strapped to the chair, unable to move at all. Conditions at the prison were considered inhumane and were even commented on by the writer Charles Dickens. Over time, conditions at Eastern States became better and prisoners were allowed to speak with one another and began to work jobs within the prison walls. One of the most famous prisoners to spend time at Eastern States was Al Capone. He was sentenced to a year there for a firearms charge. He had it much better than other prisoners and was almost treated like a star. The main reason for my wanting to tour there was due to its appearance on my favorite television show, "Ghost Hunters". Eastern States is believed to be one of the most haunted prisons in the country. I never encountered any ghosts but enjoyed it immensely. Because Ghost Hunters shoots in the dark, I had no idea what condition the inside of the prison was and surely had no idea that it was so photogenic. I could have shot there all day and plan to if I ever get back to Philly again.

Eastern States Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA

While on the trip to Philadelphia, we had the opportunity to tour the ...

Updated: May 04, 2009 10:02am EDT

Haz-Mat Training- Tanner Industries, Philadelphia, PA-4/20-4/24 2009 : Myself and four other Cranston firefighters attended an Ammonia training class at Tanner Industries in Philadelphia, PA. After 2 days of classroom work, attendees work to mitigate a live Ammonia release. The technique they taught was called "tarp and cover". Everyone in attendance learned a great deal about the chemical and I would recommend taking the class if given the opportunity. In attendance were firefighters from Philly's Haz-Mat company, East Providence, Alabama, Montgomery County, Pa, Bethlehem, PA and others that work with Ammonia in private industry. Philadelphia's Haz-Mat company is comprised of the firefighters of Engine 60 and Ladder 19. They respond to calls as other fire companies in their own response area. If a Hazardous Materials call comes in, they leave the ladder behind and take the large rescue type rig and their specially designed Haz-Mat unit. I have never seen anything like the Haz-Mat rig. It has it's own pressurized lab area, weather station, analyzation machines, video capabilities and more monitoring devices than I thought possible. It is run by a great group of very knowledgeable firefighers.

Haz-Mat Training- Tanner Industries, Philadelphia, PA-4/20-4/24 2009

Myself and four other Cranston firefighters attended an Ammonia traini ...

Updated: Apr 29, 2009 8:44am EDT

Providence- 2nd Alarm-Adelaide Ave-4/15/09 : Around 430, on the afternoon of April 15, 2009, the Providence Fire Department responded to the rear of the Walgreens on Reservoir Ave for a building fire. Engine 11 reported that the fire was a in vacant building on Adelaide Avenue. Battalion 2 arrived and reported a fully involved vacant brick building and ordered a second alarm. Crews began a defensive operation and set up deck guns, ladder pipes and tower ladders. Much of the roof collapsed as I was arriving. Sadly, this building was being worked on by Providence firefighters in hopes of building a museum.

Providence- 2nd Alarm-Adelaide Ave-4/15/09

Around 430, on the afternoon of April 15, 2009, the Providence Fire De ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2009 9:17pm EDT

Cranston- Carnation Drive-3/27/09 : On the morning of March 27, 2009, Cranston firefighters responded to Carnation Drive for a structure fire. On arrival, Engine 5 reported heavy smoke showing, working fire. The fire appeared to have originated in the basement of the dwelling. One resident and one firefighter were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Cranston- Carnation Drive-3/27/09

On the morning of March 27, 2009, Cranston firefighters responded to C ...

Updated: Mar 27, 2009 9:57pm EDT

Providence- Tug Boat Fire-3/20/09 : On the morning of March 20, 2009, the Providence Fire Department responded to the Providence River in the area of Colliers's Point for a barge on fire. On arrival, companies reported heavy fire showing from a barge that was tied off approximately 500 yards from shore. Upon further investigation it was discovered that it was a tug boat and not the barge that was burning. Providence requested assistance from the Cranston and East Providence Fire Departments to respond with their fire boats. East Providence Marine 1 arrived first and began knocking the fire down. Providence Marine 2 and Cranston Marine 2 arrived on scene and assisted in extinguishing the fire. As soon as the main body of fire was knocked down, crews were able to board the tug for final wash down.

Providence- Tug Boat Fire-3/20/09

On the morning of March 20, 2009, the Providence Fire Department respo ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2009 9:54pm EDT

Cranston- Garden City Drive- 3/9/09 : On the afternoon of March 9, 2009, the Cranston Fire Department responded to 371 Garden City Drive for a house fire. On arrival, firefighters reported a smoke condition and found a working fire. A line was stretched and the one room fire was quickly knocked down. I arrived within 10 minutes of the original dispatch and saw nothing. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Cranston- Garden City Drive- 3/9/09

On the afternoon of March 9, 2009, the Cranston Fire Department respon ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2009 1:58pm EDT

Providence- 2nd Alarm- Waldo Street-1/6/09 : On the afternoon of January 6,2009, the Providence Fire Department responded to 91 Waldo Street for a house fire. On arrival, companies reported a 2.5 story wood-framed fully involved. Battalion 2 arrived at the same time and ordered a second alarm and that all companies were to go defensive. Tower ladders were set up and engines went in service with their deck guns. Numerous lines were stretched to protect the nearby exposures. Investigators were on the scene to determine a cause.

Providence- 2nd Alarm- Waldo Street-1/6/09

On the afternoon of January 6,2009, the Providence Fire Department res ...

Updated: Jan 06, 2009 4:35pm EDT

Cranston- Rolfe Square-12/26/08 : Shortly after shift change on the morning of December 26,2008, Cranston firefighters responded to a building fire in the area of 94 Rolfe Square. As Engine 2 and the Special Hazards pulled out of quarters, they could see a large column of black smoke and knew they had work. On arrival, they found heavy fire on all three floors of an occupied structure. One occupant was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. The cause of the fire is ynder investigation.

Cranston- Rolfe Square-12/26/08

Shortly after shift change on the morning of December 26,2008, Cransto ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2008 11:30pm EDT

Providence-2nd Alarm, 36 Sumter Street-11/28/08 : For the second time in several hours, Providence firefighters responded to 36 Sumter Street for a building fire. The second time, Engine 10 arrived to find heavy fire showing from the second and third floors of the house. Companies quickly stretched lines in attempt to knock the fire down. As fire broke through the roof, Battalion 2 transmitted a second alarm and ordered the two tower ladders to set up for outside operations. Interior companies began to get a hold on the fire and the outside attack was never needed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Providence-2nd Alarm, 36 Sumter Street-11/28/08

For the second time in several hours, Providence firefighters responde ...

Updated: Nov 28, 2008 9:17pm EDT

Boston- 2nd Alarm- East Eagle Street-11/18/08 : On the afternoon of November 18, 2008, Boston Fire Alarm struck Box 6184 for a fire at 205 East Eagle Street. District 1 arrived and reported smoke showing from a 3-story wood frame dwelling. As conditions worsened, a second alarm was struck. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. This fire happened in the East Boston section of the city, which is isolated from the rest of the city. Companies have to travel through the tunnels towards Logan Airport to get to "Eastie". At the time of the fire, I was on Washington Street in Roxbury and it took some time to get there.

Boston- 2nd Alarm- East Eagle Street-11/18/08

On the afternoon of November 18, 2008, Boston Fire Alarm struck Box 61 ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2008 4:07pm EDT

Providence- Leslie Drive-11/05/08 : Around 1215 on the afternoon of November 5, 2008 the Providence Fire Department dispatched Engines 15, 14,12, Ladders 3 and 2 and Battalion 2 to 44 Leslie Drive for smoke coming from the house. On arrival, Engine 15 reported smoke showing from the attic of a 1-story ranch style home. Companies had the fire knocked down within 10 minutes.

Providence- Leslie Drive-11/05/08

Around 1215 on the afternoon of November 5, 2008 the Providence Fire D ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2008 2:35pm EDT

Boston- Comm Ave, Citgo Sign-10/15/08 : Around noon time on October 15, 2008, Boston Fire Alarm struck Box 2312 for the Citgo Sign on top of 500 Commonwealth Avenue. The sign is a landmark in Boston and is seen by anyone going to or watching a Red Sox game, as it is seen over the top of the Green Monster. Engine 33 arrived to find a small fire in the sign. Access to the sign was difficult due to the height off the ground. Firefighters had to access the sign from the roof of the building and then climb a vertical ladder to the top of the sign. It took about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control.

Boston- Comm Ave, Citgo Sign-10/15/08

Around noon time on October 15, 2008, Boston Fire Alarm struck Box 231 ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2008 8:13am EDT

Detroit- October 2008 : Took our annual trip to Detroit from October 8th through the 11th. The weather was great and there were plenty of fires, they were all just on the other side of the city from where we were. We went to a bunch of fires, I just never saw the heavy fire that I am used to seeing in Detroit. We did see heavy fire out the windows of one house we went to but as we were parking the car, the fire went out. We went to several fires that I never took pictures at or even never got out of the car. This gallery contains all of the photos I took from this trip. They are from Detroit and Highland Park. Detroit- Maddellein and Monarh, Roselawn and Fullerton, and VanCourt Highland Park- McClean Street

Detroit- October 2008

Took our annual trip to Detroit from October 8th through the 11th. Th ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2008 7:52am EDT

Baltimore- North Patterson Park- 7/25/08 : Around 220AM, on the morning of July 25, 2008, Baltimore City firefighters responders to 830 North Patterson Park for a dwelling fire. On arrival, Truck 15 had fire showing from the first floor of a 2-story, vacant, middle of the group dwelling. The fire extended to the second floor and was quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Baltimore- North Patterson Park- 7/25/08

Around 220AM, on the morning of July 25, 2008, Baltimore City firefigh ...

Updated: Jul 25, 2008 4:29pm EDT

Cranston- 628 Dyer Ave.-6/15/08 : On the afternoon of June 15, 2008, the Cranston Fire Department began receiving calls for a building fire at 628 Dyer Avenue. On arrival, Engine 3 had heavy smoke showing from a one story commercial, store front church. Engine 3 stretched in and quickly knocked down the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Cranston- 628 Dyer Ave.-6/15/08

On the afternoon of June 15, 2008, the Cranston Fire Department began ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2008 6:24pm EDT

West Warwick- 3rd Alarm, 72 Washington St.-5/31/08 : Around 9pm, on the night of May 31, 2008, the West Warwick FD began receiving calls for a building fire in the area of 72 Washington Street. On arrival, Engine 1 found heavy smoke showing from a block long vacant, mixed occupancy building. Members stretched in and began knocking down fire before heavy fire took hold of the loft and crews were ordered out. Numerous outside lines were deployed, including two tower ladders and several large master streams. Firefighters were able to keep the fire out of a nearby church and apartment house. Mutual aid from Warwick and Cranston assisted West Warwick in bringing the fire under control.

West Warwick- 3rd Alarm, 72 Washington St.-5/31/08

Around 9pm, on the night of May 31, 2008, the West Warwick FD began re ...

Updated: Jun 01, 2008 8:09pm EDT

Providence- 3rd Alarm, Westminster St.-5/3/08 : Shortly after 4pm, on the afternoon of May 3, 2008, Providence firefighters transmitted a second alarm on arrival of a well involved vacant home on Westminster Street, in the Olneyville section of the city. Heavy fire and smoke was issuing from the front and side of the building. Defensive operations were immediately established in order to protect nearby exposures. A third alarm was transmitted shortly afterwards as firefighters stretched numerous handlines and placed several tower ladders and ladder pipes into service.

Providence- 3rd Alarm, Westminster St.-5/3/08

Shortly after 4pm, on the afternoon of May 3, 2008, Providence firefig ...

Updated: May 03, 2008 10:16pm EDT

Boston- Hanover Street-4/18/08 : While on a day trip with family and friends, we were walking from Fanueil Hall to Mike's Pastry in the North End. As we turned on hanover Street, I saw Engine 8 and Ladder 1 in front of a restaurant. It looked like Ladder 1's jacks were starting to extend and then I noticed the members of Engine 8 running out to the rig to get a line. Not having a radio with me or expecting to go to any fires, I didn't have my camera with me, it was in the car. Thankfully our friends had a camera with them that I quickly borrowed and took off. I could smell smoke but never saw any. They had at least two lines stretched and three aerials to the roof. It was funny to see that some people just went about their business, walking down the sidewalk as the firefighters are trying to stretch lines into the building. The restaurant that the fire was in was evacuated but the surrounding ones weren't affected and people just kept eating. Thanks to the Marcellos' for the use of their camera.

Boston- Hanover Street-4/18/08

While on a day trip with family and friends, we were walking from Fanu ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2008 8:35pm EDT

Cranston- Air Supply/Rehab : The Cranston Fire Department recently received an Air Supply/ Rehab vehicle. Until now, the department was not capable of filling bottles on the scene of an emergency. This rig provides capability of filling approximately 120 cylinders from a cascade system of 6 tanks. It also provides an area for approximately 10 firefighters to rest and rehydrate, out of the elements, in either a heated or air condition crew cab. The horizontal compartment on the officers side provides an area to warm turnout gear during winter operations. Members of the Cranston Fire Department Local 1363 worked with Hackney in developing this apparatus. To our knowledge, this is the only apparatus of its kind that combines the air supply and rehab area in one vehicle.

Cranston- Air Supply/Rehab

The Cranston Fire Department recently received an Air Supply/ Rehab ve ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 2:40pm EDT

Fire Apparatus : I have never been big into shooting fire trucks but have been making an attempt to shoot them more often. I hate posed shots of trucks in front of stations, so 99.9% of these shots are taken at fire scenes. I will add to the gallery as I take more shots.

Fire Apparatus

I have never been big into shooting fire trucks but have been making a ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 11:08am EDT

Queens- Babylon Avenue (Fatal)- 2/25/08 : Around 3PM, on the afternoon of February 25, 2008 Queens firefighters responded to 183-48 Babylon Avenue, off Jamaica Ave for a structural fire. Shortly after, a second source was received and box 5043 was transmitted. A 10-75 was transmitted on arrival for heavy fire showing from an occupied 1.5 story PD. One occupant was reportedly trapped inside as firefighters entered the building. A second alarm was transmitted by Battalion 51, as well as a 10-45 for the female that was located by firefighters. After the victim was removed from the building, all units were ordered out and an outside attack began. Two firefighters were injured battling the fire and unfortunately, the woman, located by firefighters, was killed by the intense fire. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Queens- Babylon Avenue (Fatal)- 2/25/08

Around 3PM, on the afternoon of February 25, 2008 Queens firefighters ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 10:38am EDT

Bronx- 1702 Davidson Avenue- 2/25/08 : Shortly after 11AM, on the morning of February 25, 2008, Bronx Communications began receiving numerous calls for a top floor fire at 1702 Davidson Avenue. Box 2933 was transmitted and 4 engines, 2 trucks, rescue and squad were sent. On arrival, firefighters found a fire on the top floor of a 5-story brick building. Lines were stretched as truck members performed searches and vented. No injuries were reported.

Bronx- 1702 Davidson Avenue- 2/25/08

Shortly after 11AM, on the morning of February 25, 2008, Bronx Communi ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 9:49am EDT

Providence- 2 Alarms, Chalkstone Ave- 2/17/08 : On the morning of February 17, 2008, Providence firefighters responded to the 1100 block of Chalkstone Avenue for a building fire. On arrival, Engine 15 had heavy fire showing from a one story commercial restaurant with a three story attached dwelling. A second alarm was requested as firefighters began attacking the fire. The fire was brought under control within one hour.

Providence- 2 Alarms, Chalkstone Ave- 2/17/08

On the morning of February 17, 2008, Providence firefighters responded ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2008 4:56pm EDT

Manhattan- Electrical Fire, 5th and W47- 1/17/08 : While on a trip to Manhattan, I heard Manhattan send units in the 9th Battalion to 5th between W47 and W48 for an electrical fire in a commercial building. Engines 54, 65 and 8, Ladders 4 and 2 responded. On arrival a small electrical fire was found in the garage of a commercial building. Ladder 4 extinguished the fire with a CO2 extinguisher and transmitted a 10-18 for the incident. I walked from the area of the hotel and arrived at the same time as the companies.

Manhattan- Electrical Fire, 5th and W47- 1/17/08

While on a trip to Manhattan, I heard Manhattan send units in the 9th ...

Updated: Jan 19, 2008 3:55pm EDT

Jersey City- Montecello and Communipaw- Auto Fire : On the evening of January 16, 2008, Jersey City Squad 4 and Ladder 12 were dispatched to Montecello and Communipaw for a car fire. This location is directly opposite the quarters of Squad 4 and Rescue 1. As the firehouse door was going up, a person appeared and said someone was burned in the fire. Rescue 1 took in the fire but no victims were found to be injured.

Jersey City- Montecello and Communipaw- Auto Fire

On the evening of January 16, 2008, Jersey City Squad 4 and Ladder 12 ...

Updated: Jan 19, 2008 3:44pm EDT

Bronx- Longfellow and East Bay- 1/16/08 : On the afternoon of January 16, 2008, the Bronx put out a phone alarm for a fire in a junk yard at Longfellow and East Bay Road, in the Hunts Point section of the borough. On arrival, Ladder 48 transmitted a 10-75 for numerous calls on fire in the junk yard. The officer requested a tower ladder to be added to the box and Ladder 31 responded. On the arrival of Battalion 3, an extra tower ladder was requested and Tower Ladder 54 was sent. Companies used the two tower ladders and several large lines to extinguish the fire.

Bronx- Longfellow and East Bay- 1/16/08

On the afternoon of January 16, 2008, the Bronx put out a phone alarm ...

Updated: Jan 19, 2008 3:24pm EDT

Cranston- Council Rock Road- 1/15/08 :

Cranston- Council Rock Road- 1/15/08

Updated: Jan 15, 2008 9:00pm EDT

Providence- 2 Alarms, Charles Street- 1/4/08 :

Providence- 2 Alarms, Charles Street- 1/4/08

Updated: Jan 04, 2008 10:57pm EDT

Firehouses :

Firehouses

Updated: Jan 04, 2008 3:08pm EDT

Manhattan- 2nd Alarm, 10th and W45- 1/02/08 : Shortly after 4 pm, on the night of January 2, 2008, Manhattan dispatchers transmitted box 816 for a fire in a bar at 10th and West 45. Ladder 35 arrived first and transmitted the 10-75 for a fire on the first floor of the bar. The fire possibly originated in the duct work of the bar and extended upwards. The all hands was given as well as a request for 2 extra trucks. As smoke began showing from the upper floors, Division 3 transmitted the 2nd alarm with an additional 2 trucks above the second. At least one firefighter was injured fighting this fire.

Manhattan- 2nd Alarm, 10th and W45- 1/02/08

Shortly after 4 pm, on the night of January 2, 2008, Manhattan dispatc ...

Updated: Jan 03, 2008 10:20pm EDT

Cranston- Pocassett Apartments- 11/24/07 : On the afternoon of November 24, 2007, the Cranston FD began receiving calls for a building fire at 955 Dyer Avenue. On arrival, heavy fire was showing from the second floor of an occupied 2-story apartment building. A second alarm was immediately called by the incident commander. Engine 3 advanced a line into the fire apartment and quickly knocked the fire down. Additional lines were stretched and all fire extension was extinguished. In all, 2 apartments were destroyed and 10 were damaged.

Cranston- Pocassett Apartments- 11/24/07

On the afternoon of November 24, 2007, the Cranston FD began receiving ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2007 11:13pm EDT

Providence- Regent Avenue- 11/19/07 : On the cold night of November 19, 2007, the Providence Fire Department responded to 209 Regent Ave for a reported house fire with people trapped. On arrival, Engine 15 reported a heavy smoke condition and transmitted the Code Red. They reported that everyone was out of the house. Battalion 2 arrived and reported that they had heavy fire on the third floor of a 3-story occupied dwelling. He initially called for an extra engine and truck but as companies opened the roof, fire was discovered in the attic and a second alarm was transmitted. At least one person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Providence- Regent Avenue- 11/19/07

On the cold night of November 19, 2007, the Providence Fire Department ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2007 9:15pm EDT

Detroit is Stretching- 2008 Calendar : Full color, 13.5x19 2008 calendar. All of the photos were taken in Detroit, in October of 2007. Heavy fire action of Detroit firefighters "stretching" on several dwellings. To order your copy go to: http://www.lulu.com/browse/book_view.php?fCID=1338382

Detroit is Stretching- 2008 Calendar

Full color, 13.5x19 2008 calendar. All of the photos were taken in De ...

Updated: Oct 23, 2007 7:55pm EDT

Flint, MI- W/F Unknown Street- 10/14/07 : While on our trip to Detroit, we were told about Flint, Michigan and decided to head up Saturday afternoon. It is much smaller than Detroit but very similar. The city is filled with vacant dwellings, as many of its residents have left because of cutbacks in the auto industry. Similar to Detroit, Flint has an arson problem. They have fires nearly every day, and Devils Night still keeps Flint firefighters very busy. We were talking with the firefighters at Headquarters when units were sent out for a structure fire. Squad 2 reported smoke showing and the first engine stretched in. They had a small fire in the rear of a vacant dwelling. The fire was quickly knocked down. I would just like to thank the Flint firefighters at both the Headquarters station and Station 3 for their hospitality. It was great getting to meet them and I hope they all stay safe.

Flint, MI- W/F Unknown Street- 10/14/07

While on our trip to Detroit, we were told about Flint, Michigan and d ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 7:57pm EDT

Detroit- Chapel and Glendale- 10/15/07 : Just before midnight, on October 14, 2007, Detroit firefighters responded to Chapel and Glendale for a dwelling fire. Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from a vacant dwelling. The fire was held with the Box assignment.

Detroit- Chapel and Glendale- 10/15/07

Just before midnight, on October 14, 2007, Detroit firefighters respon ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 7:47pm EDT

Detroit- East Philadelphia- 10/14/07 : Shortly after the Box was dispatched for Trenton, crews in the 5th Battalion were sent on a Box Alarm to the 500 Block of East Philadelphia for a dwelling fire. Companies stretched on another vacant dwelling going throughout and extending into the exposure. When we took up from Trenton, we heard them dispatch a 5th engine to East Philadelphia and took it in. We arrived about 10 minutes later and saw heavy fire from the original fire building.

Detroit- East Philadelphia- 10/14/07

Shortly after the Box was dispatched for Trenton, crews in the 5th Bat ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 7:36pm EDT

Detroit- Trenton and Edsel Ford- 10/14/07 : Shortly after 2 AM, on October 14, 2007, Westside companies were sent on a Box Alarm to Trenton and Edsel Ford for a dwelling. Ladder 22 arrived first and reported that the first engine would be stretching. A vacant house was going throughout and extending into the exposure. Two extra engines and a ladder were sent to the fire.

Detroit- Trenton and Edsel Ford- 10/14/07

Shortly after 2 AM, on October 14, 2007, Westside companies were sent ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 7:19pm EDT

Detroit- Evanston off Hayes- 10/13/07 : Around 10AM, on October 13, 2007, Battalion 9 picked up from a fire and was immediately sent to the 14500 block of Evanston for a dwelling fire. The box chief 9 picked up from was about 10 blocks from this fire and he arrived to find a vacant dwelling with smoke showing. Companies were coming from a distance, as the normally assinged companies were still operating at the first fire. Engine 50 arrived first and stretched in. Ladder 19 and Squad 3 arrived shortly after. We were just taking up from the first fire when this one went out. We put the address in the GPS and it immediatley said we had arrived at out destination. We looked up and saw Evanston. We arrived before Battalion 9 and found heavy smoke coming from the house.

Detroit- Evanston off Hayes- 10/13/07

Around 10AM, on October 13, 2007, Battalion 9 picked up from a fire an ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 6:59pm EDT

Detroit- Webb near Woodward- 10/13/07 : On October 13, 2007, firefighters in the 5th Battalion responded to Webb off Woodward for a dwelling fire. On arrival, companies found heavy fire showing from a vacant house. An extra engine was requested.

Detroit- Webb near Woodward- 10/13/07

On October 13, 2007, firefighters in the 5th Battalion responded to We ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 9:47pm EDT

Detroit- 9353 Broad Street-10/13/07 : In the early morning hours of October 13, 2007, Engine 42 and Ladder 21 were sent to 9353 Broad Street for a "rekindle". On arrival, Engine 42 reported that they were stretching on a dwelling and asked for the box. Crews found heavy fire on the second floor of a vacant, two-story dwelling.

Detroit- 9353 Broad Street-10/13/07

In the early morning hours of October 13, 2007, Engine 42 and Ladder 2 ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 9:34pm EDT

Detroit- Eastwood and Hayes- 10/12/07 : Just before midnight, on October 12, 2007, a Box Alarm went out in the 9th Battalion directing units to Eastwood and Hayes for a dwelling fire. Battalion 9 arrived on scene and reported that the first engine, 50, would be stretching. The fire broke out in a 1.5 story, vacant house. Firefighters stretched inside but were withdrawn as heavy fire took hold of the entire structure. A ladder pipe knocked down the heavy fire on the second floor and crews then moved in for overhaul.

Detroit- Eastwood and Hayes- 10/12/07

Just before midnight, on October 12, 2007, a Box Alarm went out in the ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 9:19pm EDT

Detroit- Peter Hart and Fisher-10/12/07 : Around 8 PM on October 12, 2007, Detroit firefighters responded to Peter Hart and Fisher for fire reported in a dwelling. Engine 46 arrived on scene and reported they were stretching and to have the second engine dump their monitor. Chief 9 arrived on scene and reported that he had fire in two dwellings. An extra engine and truck were requested.

Detroit- Peter Hart and Fisher-10/12/07

Around 8 PM on October 12, 2007, Detroit firefighters responded to Pet ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 8:48pm EDT

Boston- Sheraton Boston-10/5/07 : On the evening of October 5, 2007, just as Dice K was taking the mound for game two of the playoffs, Boston dispatched Engine 22 and Tower Ladder 17 to the Sheraton Boston for the Central Station Alarm. As Ladder 17 was investigating, they found a smoke condition on floor 3 and asked Fire Alarm to Strike the Box. Box 1568 was struck as crews searched for the source of the fire. Companies traced the fire down to the kitchen on the second floor of the hotel. All companies went to work pulling ceilings and checking for fire. Evac Chief 5 ordered companies to clear the fire floor and the area above the kitchen on the third floor. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. I got into this box pretty quickly and found a decent parking spot. As I was walking up to the scene, an extremely large explosion rocked the area, about 1 block from the Sheraton. To me it sounded like one of those large metal plates that utility companies use fell the 10th floor of a building. People began running from the area and police officers that were at the Sheraton began running down towards the source of the explosion. A box was struck for the explosion and crews found an electrical vault was the cause. Management inside the Hilton Hotel, adjacent to the electrical vault, reported that the entire building shook and the lights went out for a second and then came back on.

Boston- Sheraton Boston-10/5/07

On the evening of October 5, 2007, just as Dice K was taking the mound ...

Updated: Oct 06, 2007 3:19pm EDT

Manhattan- Fulton Street-11/20/05 :

Manhattan- Fulton Street-11/20/05

Updated: Sep 24, 2007 9:27pm EDT

Boston- Waverly Street-1/27/07 :

Boston- Waverly Street-1/27/07

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 4:45pm EDT

Boston- Blue Hill Ave.-7/4/06 :

Boston- Blue Hill Ave.-7/4/06

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 4:33pm EDT

Bronx- Devoe and East 180-4/15/06 :

Bronx- Devoe and East 180-4/15/06

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 4:21pm EDT

Brooklyn-East 9th and Cortelyou-10/19/05 :

Brooklyn-East 9th and Cortelyou-10/19/05

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 4:00pm EDT

Queens- 38th and Broadway-10/19/05 :

Queens- 38th and Broadway-10/19/05

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 3:53pm EDT

Boston- Level 2 Haz-Mat-9/12/07 : Just after noon, on September 12, 2007, the Boston Fire Department directed Engine 10 to meet T-13 at Otis and Summer Street. On arrival, Engine 10 found a possible manhole explosion with a release of asbestos. Engine 10 requested Car 3 and shortly after his arrival, a Level-2 Hazardous Materials incident was declared. It appeared that workers were working on a manhole when it exploded, covering the workers and surrounding buildings in a red dust. The incident is under investigation, as well as the determination of what the red substance was.

Boston- Level 2 Haz-Mat-9/12/07

Just after noon, on September 12, 2007, the Boston Fire Department dir ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2007 4:05pm EDT

Warwick- Shirley Street- 8/31/07 :

Warwick- Shirley Street- 8/31/07

Updated: Aug 31, 2007 3:46pm EDT

Cranston- Budlong Road-8/27/07 : September 27, 2007 turned out to be a busy morning for Cranston firefighters. The first fire of the morning began in a vacant house on Third Avenue. The second fire of the day began in a large commercial dumpster and spread to a loading dock of Community Fruitland on Budlong Road. The dumpster was full of papers and trash and required extensive overhaul. All of the photos in this gallery were taken by my daughter AMANDA CARMODY.

Cranston- Budlong Road-8/27/07

September 27, 2007 turned out to be a busy morning for Cranston firefi ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2007 5:33pm EDT

Bronx- Clinton and 175 : Shortly before 1630hrs, on the afternoon of June 6, 2007, Rescue 3 came across a fire at Clinton Ave and East 175. The Bronx CO acknowleded and said that they were just putting out Bronx Box 2945 for the fire. Fire was out one window of a 3-story occupied brownstone. The all-hands was transmitted on arrival with a request for an extra engine and truck. The fire was quickly knocked down and the fire brought under control. We arrived at this fire within 5 minutes of Rescue 3 transmitting the 10-75. We were right next to the firehouse of the first due companies, Engine 46 and Ladder 27. We got stuck at a light at the Cross Bronx Express which held us up. We are not sure where they came from but Engine 88 beat 46 into the box and stretched the first line.

Bronx- Clinton and 175

Shortly before 1630hrs, on the afternoon of June 6, 2007, Rescue 3 cam ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2007 4:04pm EDT

Cranston- Scenic Drive : On Easter night, April 8, 2007, the Cranston Fire Department responded to Scenic Drive for a house fire. On arrival, Engine 5 found heavy fire showing from a one story ranch style house. Engine 5 stretched in and confined the fire to one rear bedroom. One occupant of the house was home at the time of the fire but had escaped prior to the arrival of the FD.

Cranston- Scenic Drive

On Easter night, April 8, 2007, the Cranston Fire Department responded ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2007 9:25pm EDT

Newton, MA- 934 Commonwealth Ave : One firefighter was injured fighting a fire at 934 Comm Ave. in Newton. Firefighters responded for a reported building fire shortly after noon on March 29. They found heavy fire showing from the top floor of a large 2.5 story house. The house was set a ways back from the street and long hose stetches were required. The fire went to 3 alarms before being brought under control.

Newton, MA- 934 Commonwealth Ave

One firefighter was injured fighting a fire at 934 Comm Ave. in Newton ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2007 10:11pm EDT

Pawtucket- Conant Street : Around 830 on the morning of March 28, 2007, both the Pawtucket and Central Falls Fire Departments began receiving calls for mill fire on Conant Street. The mill is located right on the city line. As Pawtucket crews were pulling out of their stations, they reported seeing the fire and smoke in the sky and requested additional alarms. On arrival, the found the top floor of a 100x400 mill fully involved with exposure problems. Crews attempted an interior attack but were quickly withdrawn and went defensive. Amazingly, they had the heavy fire knocked down within 30 minutes but would remain on the scene well into the night chasing hot spots.

Pawtucket- Conant Street

Around 830 on the morning of March 28, 2007, both the Pawtucket and C ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2007 4:00pm EDT

Woonsocket- Villanova Ave. Mill Fire : On the afternoon of April 29, 2006, the Woonsocket Fire Department was notified of a mill on fire on Villanova Avenue. The mill, approximately 5 blocks from fire headquarters, was well involed and spreading quickly. A General Alarm was immediately requested, bringing all on and off duty Woonsocket firefighters to the scene. Mutual aid from numerous departments responded as well. The fire communicated to a few nearby homes before being controlled.

Woonsocket- Villanova Ave. Mill Fire

On the afternoon of April 29, 2006, the Woonsocket Fire Department was ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2007 3:40pm EDT

Woonsocket- Pine Street : Just before 9pm, on the night of March 21, 2007, the Woonsocket Fire Department responded to Pine Street for a house fire. On arrival, firefighters found an advanced fire taking hold of an occupied 2.5 story house. Crews stretched lines inside and opened up interior walls and ceilings. Everywhere they opened, they found fire. They chased the fire around the structure for more than one hour.

Woonsocket- Pine Street

Just before 9pm, on the night of March 21, 2007, the Woonsocket Fire D ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2007 10:46am EDT

Paterson, NJ- Summer Street : On the frigid morning of January 17, 2007, the Paterson, NJ Fire Department responded to Summer Street for a building fire. Crews arrived to find a cellar fire in a mixed occupancy building. The fire extended through the upper floors and an outside attack was required to knock the heavy fire down.

Paterson, NJ- Summer Street

On the frigid morning of January 17, 2007, the Paterson, NJ Fire Depar ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 10:50pm EDT

Bronx- Carpenter@E236 : Just before noon on May 23, 2006, the Bronx CO directed units 15th Battalion to start out for Carpenter and E236 for a structural fire. The 10-75 was given and crews went to work. There were reports of people trapped but all searches turned out negative.

Bronx- Carpenter@E236

Just before noon on May 23, 2006, the Bronx CO directed units 15th Bat ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 4:36pm EDT

Detroit- 4706 Seyburn Street : Just before sunrise, on the morning of October 7, 2006, the Detroit Fire Department responded to 4706 Seyburn Street for the dwelling fire. A heavy fire condition was encountered as crews stretched in. The fire was quickly knocked down with the original assignment.

Detroit- 4706 Seyburn Street

Just before sunrise, on the morning of October 7, 2006, the Detroit Fi ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 4:13pm EDT

Detroit- Fisher Street : On the early morning of October 7, 2006 the Detroit Fire Department responded to Fisher Street for a reported dwelling fire. On arrival, companies reported a house well involved with no exposure problems. Due to heavy fire conditions, firefighters were withdrawn from the building and went to a defensive attack.

Detroit- Fisher Street

On the early morning of October 7, 2006 the Detroit Fire Department re ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 2:36pm EDT

All Companies Working- Photo Book : All Companies Working--102 pages of stunning fireground photos taken by myself and Keith Muratori. If interested, please e-mail me at carmodycfd@cox.net

All Companies Working- Photo Book

All Companies Working--102 pages of stunning fireground photos taken b ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2007 6:55pm EDT

Detroit- Cascade near Kay : Around 2 in the morning of October 7, 2006, the Detroit Fire Department responded to the 9600 block of Cascade for the dwelling fire. On arrival, companies found a 1.5 story vacant house well involved. Firefighters stretched in and knocked the fire down.

Detroit- Cascade near Kay

Around 2 in the morning of October 7, 2006, the Detroit Fire Departmen ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2007 4:13pm EDT

Detroit- 17438 Maine : In the early morning hours of October 8, 2006, the Detroit Fire Department responded to 17438 Maine for the dwelling fire. On arrival, companies found two vacant buildings heavily involved.

Detroit- 17438 Maine

In the early morning hours of October 8, 2006, the Detroit Fire Depart ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2007 10:06am EDT

Highland Park, MI- Highland Street :

Highland Park, MI- Highland Street

Updated: Mar 16, 2007 5:06pm EDT

Providence- Calla Street :

Providence- Calla Street

Updated: Mar 16, 2007 4:53pm EDT

Boston- Woodworth Street : On the morning of March 6, 2007, the Boston Fire Department dispatched Engines 20 and 18, Ladder 6 and C-8 to Woodworth Street for a building fire. Before the companies arrived, Boston Fire Alarm struck the box, indicating that calls were being received and crews would be going to work. C-8 reported smoke showing from a 2.5 story occupied home. Before long, fire had erupted through the roof and additional alarms were called. It took 4 alarms to bring the fire under control.

Boston- Woodworth Street

On the morning of March 6, 2007, the Boston Fire Department dispatched ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2007 10:22am EDT

Providence- Chaffee Street : On the morning February 15, 2007, the Providence Fire Department responded to Chaffee Street for a reported garage fire. On arrival, Engine 14 found heavy fire showing from a 2-story commercial garage. The fire extended to a 3 story house in the rear.

Providence- Chaffee Street

On the morning February 15, 2007, the Providence Fire Department respo ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2007 8:58am EDT

Cranston- Hillwood Street : On the freezing cold morning of March 6, 2007, the Cranston Fire Department began receiving calls for a building fire Hillwood Street. Engine 3 arrived to find heavy fire showing from a 1.5 story occupied dwelling. The fire had begun to melt the siding off the house next door and a second alarm was transmitted. One woman was injured in the fire.

Cranston- Hillwood Street

On the freezing cold morning of March 6, 2007, the Cranston Fire Depar ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2007 11:01pm EDT

Lynn Elevator Explosion : On the afternoon of March 14, 2007, the Lynn FD responded to 150 Market Street for an elevator explosion. A second alarm was soon struck as a heavy fire condition exitsted inside the building. The cause of the explosion was an improvised explosive device. It took the lives of 2 people.

Lynn Elevator Explosion

On the afternoon of March 14, 2007, the Lynn FD responded to 150 Marke ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2007 3:00pm EDT