Union FD Structure Fire - 23 Greenfield ave

** West Seneca NY **
Union FD alerted for a structure fire with possible propane tanks exploding. Union 9 on scene with a 2 story barn-type structure with heavy fire showing and through the roof. Truck 2 crews make attack but are forced back by an already collapsing barn. Chief orders defensive ops and multiple 2.5" lines are deployed. Request for Seneca Hose 6 for defensive support of a master stream. Fire contained for original barn with only exterior siding damages to other structures.
3 -1¾" & 2 -2½" Lines in use
Seneca Hose 6 for airborne master stream
ON Scene:
Union: Truck 2, Engine 1 & Rescue 7-1
Seneca Hose: Truck 6 & Rescue 5
Winchester: Squad 3 & Rescue 7; East Seneca: Engine 2; Vigilant: Engine 1, Rescue 7 & 7-1
South Line & Doyle back filled
Damages: $ 60K
5-26-2021 - Time Out: 14:41 hrs

[@edloeffler9769]

Union 9's initial size-up of this fire was excellent.....complete and calmly transmitted. The fire was confined well to the original source of origin. Good job by all.

[@shanestamball1886]

Well the 2 guy's we watched the whole time need to learn how to call for a pressure increase. Might as well try to spit it out

[@RLTtizME]

So you direct fire fighting operations from your Barcalounger in the basement?

[@shanestamball1886]

@@RLTtizME nope, 22 years of educated, real world experiance. for some reason todays FF has a huge lack of common sense. like your comment

[@lindahoff7391]

@@RLTtizME Well something was wrong with the attack line to the charlie side. Compare it to the Bravo side attack lines. (If Alpha if the street side.

[@RLTtizME]

@@lindahoff7391 Or the original comment was made by a Delta Bravo. Yes...I think that is more accurate.

[@ffjsb]

They also needed to move closer, and not try to aim at just the flames, try to hit what's actually burning...

[@robertgildea2841]

Good job getting the radio communication on the video.

[@gregh8910]

Good job, makes one wonder what people have/store in their out buildings. Quite a fire load.

[@edhauenstein1835]

Excellent work on a difficult job. Well done.

[@ffjsb]

I wouldn't say excellent, more like adequate...

[@acmext]

Man, great job by those guys.

[@MrBobity]

WOW what a nightmare of a fire to get out!!!!

[@IamNobodysHW]

Great team work

[@Richard_K1630]

Recently in my county a barn burned down. Some animals died. The girl from the Red Cross said it was heat build up in damp hay.

[@rdety]

start with a vehicle fire?..or a lawn tractor put away hot?

[@murthad02]

Not sure of the cause... was a barn/garage/workshop.. lost a few classic cars

[@seanmerritt8568]

What ever happened to firefighters fighting fires? All I see is a few "Lawn Geanies" with air packs. Nice save!

[@murthad02]

Propane tanks exploding on arrival and collapsing roof most likely why they Hitn'it hard from the Yard