"Fire? What fire?"

Canon 5D (I think?)

They had to quickly assemble for this shot.

As the flames grew higher, they kept hoses on each end of the house to prevent the heat and flames from damaging utility lines and adjacent trees.

Version 2. Another frame, tighter crop.

It's better to view these in the Police and Fire Set (at right) where they appear in chronological order.

(I just didn't have time to process and upload these all at time, in sequence shot.)

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David ZImagery says:

Is the chief's name Nero? I photographed for a volunteer department years ago, but never thought to do this. Great shot!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

OldOnliner says:

It was a great fun to watch and take photos of this.

And the heat... wow... you could feel it simmering where I was standing.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

'SeraphimC says:

Your photo is now featured for October 4th 2007 in the 365 Days of 5D Photos in the 5d Group.
This is crazy!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

asimplefarmer says:

omfg
great!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

avytech says:

I'm sorry but someones house is burning down. Great capture on your end, but the fire department deserve a kick in the bum!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

OldOnliner says:

@Avy - This is not an actual fire emergency, this is a practice burn.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

OldOnliner says:

This house was the scene of a tragic death in 2002.

During a different practice session, back in August, one of the fire-fighters told me how haunted he was by his last trip to this house in 2002. A toddler accidentally strangled himself in a car seat while his parents unloaded groceries from the car's trunk. It was a completely accidental and totally devastating tragedy.

The veteran fire-fighter said it was one of those calls you never get over.

Found an article in the Beloit Daily News Archive - www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2002/06/27/e xport1781.txt.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

justcaptivating says:

I have to say ... I absolutely LOVE this. Hope you don't mind if I fave it!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Michal Soukup says:

wow ... cool :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

miss_vieira [deleted] says:

awesome!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

scubapup says:

omg! that is way too funny!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Rightbrainer says:

on my god ~it is awesome~!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jacksterjackers says:

who ever said a house is burning down, well no duh,
but in most cases a fire photographer will take pictures at a PRACTICE burn, meaning that the owners donated the house to be burned down by the fire department. they train inside, if its safe, and when the fire spreads out to much, they light the whole thing on fire. My fire department does this all the time, and my first practice burn, we took a picture like this. It's always one to remember!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

MnMCarta says:

Very nice! :)
Please consider adding this picture to our group:
*Fire Award* (Post 1 Award 3)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

CoCreatr says:

Congratulations
Your photo made the cover of Seth Godin's free ebook (just released).

The Tribes Casebook download from Seth Godin's Blog.

Fansite for The Tribes Casebook
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

OldOnliner says:

Wow... that's neat! Thanks for the link.

I've read his stuff before.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

seizo92630 says:

omg, that is freakin hilarious. A once in a lifetime shot. wonder who's idea it was and weather they got a promotion or fired
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Damndfool says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Everything Outdoors, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Marci /talks with hands says:

I love how happy they look.
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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