Nice work. There was an early attempt to put water on the fire where it first presented itself at the window but only for a couple of seconds. NIST UL data has proven to us that direct aggressive engagement to the fire where it presents itself provides the fastest knockdown and survivability for victims. Could have had water on fire much much sooner with faster knockdown had they engaged the fire through that window for a solid 30 seconds. Then transition to interior.

Great job getting the trapped ocupient out guys, and the quick knock down. Thank you to all firefighters everywhere for protecting the citizens of your coverage area.

WHAT TYPE OF EXTERNAL LIGHTS do they have on their rigs? The power output and daylight color balance is awesome! Makes such a difference compared to standard High Output lighting usually equipped on trucks.

Before I even watch I pray that everyone is going to be safe!

Great footage, and great job by the firefighters. Thanks for blurring that out, most people wouldn’t have done that

I don't know how they do it in NY, but somehow they always have tons of volunteers, and they are all quick responders and aggressive fire fighters that can put some paid departments to shame. They did good work here!

It's good to see some firefighters updated on the new NIST UL fire science talking about transitional attack, resetting fire to an earlier stage, cooling the inside environment by using a straight stream at an upward angle to the ceiling, saying u can't push fire which is all true. By knocking it down through that window first u are making it safer for the interior crews by cooling the inside & all that smoke is fuel which u are also getting rid of. Anyone in here saying different u better update yourself on new fire science/behavior cuz if u are even a firefighter u are not trained to the new NIST UL standards!

Cigar in the mouth classic 😂😂😂😂

I don’t know the entire situation here at all, so correct me if I’m wrong but I feel like with the amount of personnel at the start of the video you could have done VEIS through windows primarily the alpha-delta corner windows, and still went interior through the door as well leading to a faster primary search

Amazed no one got on the roof 👍🏻

I like the dude on a smoke break already. 😂

@1:20 fire fighter walks by with a cigar in his mouth. 😅

Great job. It is good to see firefighters aggressively going face to face with the Devil....and winning.

Nice rescue guys. Great Video

Where is the troll JB? Mr expert fireman. Maybe he hit the message?

Impressive job by the Hicksville FD. Aggressive attack!

Nice work!

Hit it from outside through the window, reset, then go in and finish up. Alpha Bravo was the seat of the fire. Everything starts getting better as soon as water is applied to the seat of the fire. Straight stream. Even a pump can make a difference sometimes. That being said, still a dang good job and aggressive fire fighting!

That dude walking back and forth with the cigar looks like he has seen too many fdny videos 😂

A town with the tax base of Hicksville should have a 3 person career engine staffed 24/7. These volunteers seem to have their shit together and are commended.

Who on earth would name their town Hicksville? 🤨

His house was on fire again today, Dec 21st. Sadly he passed away.

Not to Monday morning quarterback it but it looks like the feels two lines run, why wasn't one trained on the active fire out the window and one the crew going inside?

A LOT OF FIRE SHOWING FOR 930 PM GOOD JOB

Nice work guys keep it up

A hose line through a window is not a good idea in a confirmed occupied building. Especially a PD at night. ( good chance it's occupied) A line through a window from the outside will cause high heat and flame upon victims trying to escape while creating untenable conditions inside . Exterior to interior operations are mostly utilized in confirmed vacant or buildings showing collapse potential.First line through front door to the left and attack the seat of the fire all the while protecting main egress for occupants and firefighters. I am not critiquing this fire for no reason I want to share most important facts of fighting this type of fire that some day save a life.These people are volunteers protecting their community.They are doing a dangerous , hard job that most can"t or not do.Hose line through the window aside, They should be commented and always appreciated.-ed

Hydraulic ventilation is an underused technique...kinda kool to see it in action there

Old school tactics. Letting fire gethotter and bigger while they get ready, when the could've steamed it from outside while getting ready from the outside.

10 seconds of water on the fire through the window, that's all that it takes to knock down the bulk of fire and make it more safe.

Hope the victim is ok. Good job FD

What Was The Causative Factor, And The Point Of 💥Ignition, 🔥How Many 10-45s ? Good Attack Coverage And Well Lit Up With Emergency Lighting 🚒 At The Fire 🔥Scene. Hope All The Occupants And The Brothers Are OK. 🙏🏼 Capeesh 👍🏻🇺🇸

Nice footage!

Sweet work & Nice grab Fellas!

Great knock down and rescue guys

Is this 29 9th Street?

I was about to say it was stormy out and then i noticed those were scene lights. holy crap those are some good ones

Outstanding job ny the Hicksville FD, FAST KNOCKDOWN!!

transition that alpha side window fellas

How you didn't record the whole scene?

Definitely Hick

I volunteer myself and hearing all these pass alarms go off absolutely pisses me off. My chief reemed us new assholes about letting our pass alarms go off. Pass management people!!!

Too much time on that screen door

Vent that roof boys, vent that roof!

No one is helping to remove that door! Really….8 people on a hose line.

Seems like too many people , it can be a good thing but in some incidents it can actually cause more bad than good

Hur gick det med gubben?🤫

Fuck door control. Who needs it lmao

Any update on the resident?

1.21 sec a fireman with a sigaar 😠

Very poor truck work

Good Stop.

Was anybody in the fire

🌊🔥🌊🇺🇸

did he survive? maybe not. either way hugs and warm thoughts sent to him and his loved ones.

Go in the front door and put the friggin fire out.

Gotta love the loser walking around with a cigar... 👌

'murica's so great the firefighters have to get on their knees to put on their SCBA masks. That's so much better than a couple of simple clasps to attach the mask.

How come no body broke the window for ventilation. V E S .. vent, enter , search

would have been 4 alarms and a total loss of structure if this was just west of the county line

I'm surprised at the number of comments saying this was well done. This is a case study for how departments still rely on old school tactics. TFrom this footage, this very clearly calls for a transitional attack. Nobody even thought to flow water through that window, and everyone was focused on struggling with the front door. You can clearly see how fast the fire is knocked down once water is applied. You can also hear guys just indiscriminately breaking windows, adding oxygen to the structure. And there are very clearly too many people crowding the front door. We need to be reading our fire textbooks.