Beautiful shots or views of the transformer cooling fin having breached with the hot transformer oil spraying out onto the ground feeding the fire at the base of the transformer.
Don't doubt yourself John. You went to the fire and had the best view of it. Don't know why they didn't try to put that out. I think we saw as much as possible. You never disappoint. Stay safe and stay dry! 🚒
Until you have the proper extinguishing agents on scene, it’s best to let a transformer burn as long as there is no exposure problems. Reason being, if you extinguish the burning oil it will re-ignite instantly due to the heat of the heated metal. It is passed its ignition temp. So after hazardous mat arrives with F500 extinguishing agent, then we begin extinguishing. The F500 has a cooling effect upon the metal to hamper re-ignition
@@KenScales That transformer probably had a delta primary between 30 and 11 kv. A star secondary of either 415, or voltage to rectify to 720 dc for the railway, possibly both. The overheat would have been either caused by secondary overload or short. When railways are involved, shut down has to be done carefully, since if loss of traction current stops trains within a sector, train from adjoining live sector can easily run into them, particularly if signalling is lost. The oil fire was of no immediate danger and as the oil evaporated to burn it was actually cooling the transformer. It is very rare to use chemicals on a transformer until the primary is confirmed dead. If done earlier while heat is still being produced, there is a considerable risk of a vapor explosion. It was likely in what we were seeing in the video that the damaged transformer was shorting, causing high voltage to the industrial units as starpoints were lost. This situation is normally more smoke than fire.
Very confusing why no one is at the transformer fire. What the heck. A lot of crazy stuff going on. You are doing a fantastic job John. No worries. Wonder why that transformation fire was all but ignored. Sounds like a concerning fire here at the multi story building. Thank you so much John. FDNY as always, the best. prayers to everyone for health and safety. God bless all. Again, thank you John. Your coverage is the best, always! ❤❤🚒🚒❤❤ 🤗
You did a great job with Video JJ .. Never seen these type of Fire 🔥 with power station transformer.... Never a dull moment!!!.. FDNY Amazing Job there ready for anything..👍
When I lived in Northern New Jersey back decades ago,my friend,we went through periods of weeks without rain,and seeing the rain totals for the Big Apple just in October,2024, you folks are in a serious drought.Great job by the bravest in a difficult situation, but again,my friend,just need rain.
John that transformer smoke is bad to breath in. There are toxic chemicals in the oil and the cables Not good. They have to shut the power down before they put the fire out
Busy day for you, John! Hitting the brush fire, getting to the fire at transformers, to up the block for more!! Thanks for your time and hard work, always great vids!! FDNY rockin it as always!!! God bless to you all!!! ❤❤
What a confusing situation! Great job in sorting it out, JJ. Don't know why the transformer fire at the beginning of the video did not attract much attention, but it looked nasty!
How to tell your status with FDNY... Chief is asking you for directions at the scene 🤣 Youre like the superman of FDNY ops videos. Magically popping up and getting the action for us.
I think there were 2 locations, one was where you were (obv) and the 2nd was in an auto part warehouse, I think in the beginning, thats what you were listening to. I could be wrong Love the videos, keep up the great work, and stay safe.
John, are those electric or diesel trains that use that line? We've had an increase in fires from transformers in my part of Australia (east coast of NSW where electric trains operate.
How many hundred FDNY vehicles were called to whatever this was? Fortunately, the weather was good. These blazes are so stubborn they may become tourist attractions.
For the second incident yesterday, you needlessly put yourself in a potentially hazardous situation, as I am originally from Binghamton, where a transformer fire, in the Binghamton State Office Building, on February 5th of 1981, spread PCBs and Dioxin throughout the building resulting in the building being closed for more than a decade, and cost the State of NY$53 million to cleanup of a building that only cost the state $17 million to build 9 years before the fire. I’m saying this because there are still transformers out there that still contain PCBs! You need to be more careful, as we all are not getting any younger! Take care and be safe from the North Atlanta Suburbs!
Beautiful shots or views of the transformer cooling fin having breached with the hot transformer oil spraying out onto the ground feeding the fire at the base of the transformer.
Yeah...at first I thought someone was trying to spray it, then looked closer and saw where it was actually coming from.
Thanks, I was wondering what that liquid was. 🇨🇦
Transformer fire is pure oil and only foam will extinguish it. I am a retired electrical engineer.
Don't doubt yourself John. You went to the fire and had the best view of it. Don't know why they didn't try to put that out. I think we saw as much as possible. You never disappoint. Stay safe and stay dry! 🚒
Until you have the proper extinguishing agents on scene, it’s best to let a transformer burn as long as there is no exposure problems. Reason being, if you extinguish the burning oil it will re-ignite instantly due to the heat of the heated metal. It is passed its ignition temp. So after hazardous mat arrives with F500 extinguishing agent, then we begin extinguishing. The F500 has a cooling effect upon the metal to hamper re-ignition
@@KenScales That transformer probably had a delta primary between 30 and 11 kv. A star secondary of either 415, or voltage to rectify to 720 dc for the railway, possibly both.
The overheat would have been either caused by secondary overload or short.
When railways are involved, shut down has to be done carefully, since if loss of traction current stops trains within a sector, train from adjoining live sector can easily run into them, particularly if signalling is lost.
The oil fire was of no immediate danger and as the oil evaporated to burn it was actually cooling the transformer. It is very rare to use chemicals on a transformer until the primary is confirmed dead. If done earlier while heat is still being produced, there is a considerable risk of a vapor explosion.
It was likely in what we were seeing in the video that the damaged transformer was shorting, causing high voltage to the industrial units as starpoints were lost. This situation is normally more smoke than fire.
Very confusing why no one is at the transformer fire. What the heck. A lot of crazy stuff going on. You are doing a fantastic job John. No worries. Wonder why that transformation fire was all but ignored. Sounds like a concerning fire here at the multi story building. Thank you so much John. FDNY as always, the best. prayers to everyone for health and safety. God bless all. Again, thank you John. Your coverage is the best, always! ❤❤🚒🚒❤❤ 🤗
Hands down the best FDNY videos on youtube. Always an outstanding job John!!
You did a great job with Video JJ .. Never seen these type of Fire 🔥 with power station transformer.... Never a dull moment!!!.. FDNY Amazing Job there ready for anything..👍
When I lived in Northern New Jersey back decades ago,my friend,we went through periods of weeks without rain,and seeing the rain totals for the Big Apple just in October,2024, you folks are in a serious drought.Great job by the bravest in a difficult situation, but again,my friend,just need rain.
Great video! You always get the best roof shots, and your interaction with members of the FDNY adds a nice personal touch to your videos.
Looking forward to more videos of the wildfires, nice to see FDNY conducting these operations.
John that transformer smoke is bad to breath in. There are toxic chemicals in the oil and the cables Not good. They have to shut the power down before they put the fire out
In past they used PCB in that transformers........ not healthy........🤔🤔🤔
The amount of resources the FDNY has is unbelievable tks John was a great vid
The best videos ever. Good work. Super buff
Busy day for you, John! Hitting the brush fire, getting to the fire at transformers, to up the block for more!! Thanks for your time and hard work, always great vids!! FDNY rockin it as always!!! God bless to you all!!! ❤❤
J J. Great Coverage Of This 🔥Fire 👍🏻But Very Toxic Smoke, And Possible After Explosions.💥 Capeesh. 🤺🤺🤺🤺🇺🇲
Wow this was a real mess for a while, but the FDNY came through. Great video John
Thank you John. Great video. You work so hard. Take care of yourself. 😊
Hi John, thank you for another great video. This one was tricky. Hard to get to.
DRY ,WARM AND WINDY . NASTY MIX ! THANKS YOU BROTHER ! 🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing this very informative video of what's happening
Great job JJ and FDNY guys!👏I listened on Broadcastify!
All these fires omg ty maji
keep up the good work John great to watch!
You are incredible! Stay safe!
Crazy! Three hours and it still burns. WOW. One neck of a long day for everyone!! That wind is still crazy. Can hear it. Geeze!!!
Great video JJ Go get some rest --- Debbie
Interesting vids JJ be safe
Thank you for a great video! That was a lot of work!!😊
Great video. FDNY working hard for the people of New York. No budget cuts for the FDNY, the people of the city will suffer. Stay well
Busy day for you and the FDNY JJ. Rest up!!
Great video John! Thanks and be safe!
What a confusing situation! Great job in sorting it out, JJ. Don't know why the transformer fire at the beginning of the video did not attract much attention, but it looked nasty!
Thanks for your excellent coverage of these events; looks like it was a busy day in NYC, requiring loads of special units!
great job as always Stay Safe brother
Another great video. If I don't see any of your videos before Thanksgiving I hope you have a great Thanksgiving ❤❤❤❤
How to tell your status with FDNY... Chief is asking you for directions at the scene 🤣 Youre like the superman of FDNY ops videos. Magically popping up and getting the action for us.
Turning off the power can be a hassle sometimes, nice video again John.
I think there were 2 locations, one was where you were (obv) and the 2nd was in an auto part warehouse, I think in the beginning, thats what you were listening to. I could be wrong
Love the videos, keep up the great work, and stay safe.
Yes 2 locations, 1601 Bronxdale was the 3rd alarm building fire, 1540 was the transformer. Seems like down or burning Amtrak wires caused both
Smoke eating again J , good capture of the action all week long.
interesting, very interesting.
Great video JJ
How do you manage to find such good elevated locations for us? It's really impressive! Nice work.
He's got radio
Great video thank you stay safe
This was confusing but we came and we saw 42:36 was impressive with the different companies on this box 2N2 my friend
Water, fire, and high voltage. Around here, those types of transformers are usually 69,000 volts. Good luck.
John, are those electric or diesel trains that use that line? We've had an increase in fires from transformers in my part of Australia (east coast of
NSW where electric trains operate.
How many hundred FDNY vehicles were called to whatever this was? Fortunately, the weather was good. These blazes are so stubborn they may become tourist attractions.
Have you tried to get airport fire crew as they have the equipment to handle this!
wonder if it was a electrical fault, someone shorted out thinks and caused a fire in the plant and sub station ?
They must of dumped the whole hose bed to reach this fire
We are dangerous times especially from now and until Inauguration Day.
Boogie-ing in da Bronx with two boxes.
Wheres the electric company.? Shut the power off, hit the fire with twin agent system and boom fure us out
PCB's in that burning oil very bad stuff.
Tell Skyler to post box 3231 and 1697
Post both please
Shut the power offthat eliminates the fuel now now hit the fire with a TAS
what brush fire
Tower ladder
Is video this year's
Go get some grub
You need foam here. Call the airport firefighters for assistance.
Hi 🫶🏻🇬🇧🫶🏻
For the second incident yesterday, you needlessly put yourself in a potentially hazardous situation, as I am originally from Binghamton, where a transformer fire, in the Binghamton State Office Building, on February 5th of 1981, spread PCBs and Dioxin throughout the building resulting in the building being closed for more than a decade, and cost the State of NY$53 million to cleanup of a building that only cost the state $17 million to build 9 years before the fire. I’m saying this because there are still transformers out there that still contain PCBs! You need to be more careful, as we all are not getting any younger! Take care and be safe from the North Atlanta Suburbs!
Hello from a former neighbor. I am originally from Endicott. I remember when that incident happened, and the mess it created.
Great commentary, but this is the FDNY of old.