David Decker I have been in the fire service for 41 years and I’m now retired. You are one of the most organized and best Chiefs I have ever witnessed.. you are very professional and great at you job! Keep up the great service that you do. God Bless all you first responders and keep safe. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Glad to see you uploading again Chief! I appreciate the learning opportunity’s that your videos provide. Something to take away from every single call. Thank you.
Hello Mr. Decker . Thank you for these videos. Like many I’m terrified of house fires. As a kid I witnessed several of my friends and school mates homes catch fire. Started at one home and spread to several others while we were in class ( elementary school) . Needless to say the community was devastated, but came together for all who lost everything. I come to these sites as they have been so informative and helpful. I’ve learned many things, also how to keep my family and home safe . I appreciate you, all firefighters and emergency responders.
I have to say that this Chief really knows how to run a fire scene. As I was reading the comments, I saw that someone mentioned crews had assignments on arrival, and I have noticed that he has his assignments before any truck roll's in. He is good at his job. All of the videos he posts are all like this fire scene.
My county runs it the same way, as much as the Chief knows what he’s doing, it could be a county thing. For structure fires in my county, everyone knows what they’re doing before arrival… a 1st alarm has 20 units for us.
It's amazing to me, from my "volunteer" days of the late 70's and into the 80's and 90's, the amount of firefighters and support on scene with all incoming having assignments as they arrive. The most major changes from my days to the now "modern" firefighting are better training, equipment, accountability and communication with each firefighter. Great work Chief with your command and Godspeed to you all.
Chief Decker, I am not a firefighter but have watched many of both your videos and of other fire departments. IMHO, you sir, have one of the best run operations I have observed. Your personnel are in constant hustle mode from the time they arrive on site until the fire is out. You consistently give clear, concise directions to your people and keep them constantly updated on the changing conditions. They, in turn, show great respect to you through their excellent response. Kudos to you and your firefighters, EMS personnel and all others who work with you. If ever I had a fire at my home, you would be the iC I would want on-site. Thank you all for a job well done!
Very interesting scene with the multiple fires and barricades. I really have to admire your leadership. Your commands a clear, direct and precise. I like how everyone had a job and there wasn’t people standing around with nothing to do. I really admire your attention to detail, especially on this fire. Thank you for your work, Chief.
I grew up in a town that was served by a volunteer fire department. The house next door to mine caught fire, and those guys were amazing. I kept bringing them water to drink. With no money for equipment, little training, and a whole lot of personal courage, those volunteers saved my neighbor's house.
@@ffjsb It probably ought to be a federal safety program, like OSHA. Although I was glad I could contribute some cupcakes to the bake sale which bought my old home town a "mobile ER" vehicle, complete with equipment for delivering babies. But if some of my tax dollars could be earmarked for fire trucks, respirators, training, and other things the volunteers need, I'd check off that box so fast it would set my pencil on fire.
@@ffjsb yep the town I live in is served very well by a 25 member all volly department. Our city also pays them for training and calls as well. We have new equipment as well. Their budget is smaller than other city departments. But they are very well trained and show it anytime they go out on calls.
Being a retired firefighter I genuinely enjoy watching this department in action. So well trained, work together like a well-oiled machine. Thank you for sharing and thank you for risking your lives everyday for the community which you serve! RESPECT!!
I’ve got great respect for anyone who would willingly run into a burning building. Fire scares the beejeebees out of me. I wouldn’t have a problem running towards gunfire but fire , I guess if I knew there were people inside that couldn’t get out I would.
I loved the helpful feedback, "tell the nozzlemen he's sprayed me twice now", implying nicely there should NOT be a third time. Professional and polite when others probably would unhelpfully curse.
@@henrysmith5472 we all know the saying white helmets kill brain cells case in point dont like getting wet dont be a firemen? stay in the car if you dont want to get we or dont bitch about it. Couldnt agree with you more
As a company officer wanting to practice scene communications and accountability, these videos are excellent. I appreciate the information listing the responding apparatus designators, and admire the way you have to routinely deal with area coverage traffic while running a fire scene. Thank You.
The penalties for arson should equal “Attempt Murder”. Not only are residents potential victims but so are the FF that have to deal with the fire! Any person should realize the potential for death when they strike the match.
I work at a rural firedepartment. sometimes we experience manpower shortages. you guys make this look easy. We may need to do more situational training.
Thank you Chief for allowing us to ask questions and learn. While I am an old man and retired I always learn something from your videos. Thank you for what you do. All of you. Be safe.
At 3:45, it appears that a member of one of the fist due companies may be trying to get a quick layout of the building from an occupant. If so, that's a heads up move! A lot of people don't seem to understand just how helpful that can actually be to the crew as they are trying to work their way through the building in zero visibility. Great work by all and another great video from Chief Decker! Enjoy your retirement sir!
Just love the communication and command and control you and your crews have. Especially between crews inside, waiting to vent till water on fire. Hazards and the new fire. Communication always key in these situations to keep all safe and get the fire extinguished. Definitely looks like a suspicious fire with multiple locations and potential bobby traps. Just clearly shows the dangers and why training is paramount to keeping everyone safe.
Good, clear directions to all the crews. Another job well done. Now if we could just somehow get the neighbors to not stand in front of the car cam so all of us can see what is happening. God bless you and all the First Responders!
Always enjoy watching your video's chief. I'm retired now but still learn from you. Your sense of calm and situational awareness is always good in a command situation. You set a good example of how a command officer should work.
That first spray you took I was like “oops chief walked right into that one” 😂 then the second one happened and at the same time I thought it you warned them that you’d been sprayed twice…👍great work as always love that you’re uploading again!
First time to your channel and I appreciate how calm and guiding you are and Id be glad to have you and your team respond if I ever so found myself in an emergency such as this! Stay safe!
If i may add, everyone is doing a particular job assignment. Examples, line management, direct attack, perimeter checks, spread or nearby structure protection, etc. if enough personnel on scene then all would have a backup partner. This is how we do it in oregon. Im retired now and was a volunteer ff in my 20s
As a former volunteer firefighter (Cromwell, CT), engineer, captain, assistant chief, deputy chief, I find your videos extremely interesting and, honestly, I am in awe of the progress made in technology, and tactical knowledge since I first volunteered in 1971. You may find it interesting that I was drawn to the service as a kid whose mom was deathly afraid of fire after surviving the Hartford Circus Fire of 1944. While she survived physically she left her heart in the debris as her 4-year-old daughter Sandra Logan, was not as lucky and perished in the fire that was fueled by a big top waterproofed by thousands of gallons of gasoline and parrafin wax. You can imagine the thoughts my mom had in my joining the Department. Keep up the good work.
That fact some man was inside and wouldn't leave a burning home really grinds my gears. He's putting innocent firefighters' lives at risk because you know damn well Chief Decker and the good folks of Newark Fire aren't leaving anyone behind. If you want to put yourself in danger, go right ahead. But when you've got an entire fire dept there to help you and risk their lives to save your sorry ass, you get your sorry ass the hell out of your house. Chief makes it clear he is not perfect and puts his time in to creating great content to learn and create dialogue. Decker is always willing to answer questions and talk to anyone. He's a hero in my book
As an ex firefighter , I am completely impressed by the newark fire department and especially chief decker That man knows how to run a Fire scene professionally and with the safety Of his men and women and the public quite the professional
I love these videos and love how each team knows what to do. I would like to see a video on how the units clean up and recover there equipment that seems spread out every where.
Chief you do a stellar job and of course all the brave firefighters that risk their lives. Yr very knowledgeable, compassionate and respect those under you very well. God bless you all!!
I appreciate the fact you block people with nothing good to say. I learn so much from your command style and love the radio discipline by your dept. Keep up the good work boys and be safe.
That automated dispatch is a little strange to hear, I felt a sense of panic a little when the radio report came in that there was fire "C" side 1st floor and you have guys right above that on 2. It has the potential to put the interior crew on 2 as risk.
@@commandvisionfire From your initial arrival i got the arson feeling. From the occupant refusing to leave to a random fire igniting on the opposite side of the structure from the initial seed of fire, the whole thing just didn't add up.
Very well handled David given all the tough and crazy circumstances. Im glad no injuries and a very quick and very well coordinated fire attack in all locations. I will never understand arsonists at all it doesnt pay at all.
I’m glad your Fire Dept has invested in clear signal radios. With improved cell and technology, trying to decipher scratchy C B radios should be a thing of the past. This is one area AI Voice would help with 911 input via keyboard. Thank you for all First Responders. G-d Bless.
Good job by all involved. I'm very impressed with the hustle of the on scene firefighters! I've seen too many fire scenes where the firefighters couldn't be bothered to hustle. This was clearly a situation where seconds and minutes counted, so I thought that was excellent. Very well organized scene and the firefighters here are clearly well trained.
Amazing team work..I have watched so many fire videos..your team is the fastest most efficient acting before it gets out of control I have seen 🙌 Just amazing job from all you hero's ❤️
I am not a firefighter but these videos interest me alot. I watch other companies videos and I have to say, you do an outstanding job in command. Some of these other videos the fire fighters are all over the place with no plan. It's mind boggling! Also, are the bystanders annoying anyone else, or is it just me? Why do they have to be so close?? 🥴
Chief Decker, first love watching your videos! They are a really good learning tool for those of us who want to learn or do better so thank you for sharing. One question? How do you determine when it's safe to stay offensive versus having to pull back to go defensive? TY again and stay safe out there.
The thing that makes me smile the most of this video... It would appear that Chief Decker is in the SUV and slow rolling to the apron so quick he has to wait for the dispatch notification to say the address at the end of the box assignment to know if he's turning right or left... :-)
The only question I have and I know it was a command decision at the time. But why did you know have ladder one come in and set up for roof operations or to at least get set up for it. Great job Chief and plead keep the videos coming. Thank you a member OCFD in New Hampshire
Wonderful fast response time! Looks like the house was saved and will be able to get repaired as it looks like it is still very much livable. Hopefully they have good insurance cause most the top floor will have to be rebuilt.
Who is the firefighter wearing the beanie and taking iPhone photos? I often see them in these videos. Is he the PIO? Thanks as always David, love your videos.
Strong work as always! But who’s the guy with the ‘Backdraft’ boots on? Proper old school style! We have a couple pairs at our hall, no one wears them though.
