Posted on May 18, 2015
by Larry

Firemen around a fire scene

A friend and I took in a house fire today in South Barrington (IL). This was another huge home in an area with fire hydrants, so all water to fight the fire had to be trucked in. The fire was mostly out when we arrived, so I photographed the trucks and various firemen around a fire scene showing different aspects of what they do.

firemen at a fire scene — Amid the spray from hoses, firemen take a break and wait for their next assignment. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at a fire scene with the fire chief — A chief officer in front of the house maintains accountability of the firemen working inside. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at a fire scene going to work — With tools in hand, another company is called up to go to work. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen standby at a fire scene — Two of the pump operators looking on from a distance. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at a fire scene operating a hose line — Two chief officers on a hose line. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at a fire scene operating a hose line — Shallow depth of field isolates the two firefighters on a hose line. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at a fire scene operating a hose line — Another hose line at work applying foam on the side of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at a fire scene refilling air bottles — Filling air bottles after the fire is out. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at a fire scene resting — Firemen rest on a hot day until they’re given another assignment. Larry Shapiro photo