Hey guys...check this out

[tonydahose]

we had a fire this morning...i helped get a guy out of the building that was trapped on the 3rd floor.:D the company was interviewed but i don't think it will be on the internet till after the news airs tonite. my buddy went up to get him but the guy ducked back into the room and handed a 100lb german shepard out the window...i went up next and the victim down the ladder...the victim took a beating from the smoke but he and the dog are ok as far as i know.

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6217366

it wouldn't let me link directly to the film so you have to look for the headline "fire at 4story building" it should be below the crosstown classic.

http://wgntv.trb.com/

[McBain]

Wow, Tony, lotsa respect for ya. I was watching that on the news this morning. Looks like it was quite a project, they were showing a few CFD crews up on the roof, and a ladder team in the back of the building.

....speaking of crosstown classic....Cubs?? or Sox??
(Sox fan here)

[tonydahose]

a ladder team in the back of the building.

....speaking of crosstown classic....Cubs?? or Sox??
(Sox fan here)

we were the ladder team in the back...had to carry a 40' half a block :eek: to get there. i am more of a cubs fan but i am really not into baseball much. i hate watching it on tv but i i like to go to wrigley once in awhile just because it is a great ball park and it is more interesting when you are actually at the game.

[David Lowry]

Tony,

That's cool. I mean it's cool what you guys do. I don't mean people's houses burning is cool. ;)

Thanks for the vid. That's awesome.


Here's a direct link bro. :)

http://wgntv.trb.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=2611504

[raven]

Hey Tony, AWESOME JOB BROTHER!!! Ya ever figure out what the cause was??? Just curious ... always perks my interest being an Arson Investigator. Again, Great Job ;). Take Very Good Care and Be Safe Always.

God Bless Tony :)


-raven-

[tonydahose]

no idea...i usually just break things ;)which makes it harder for the investigator to figure out the cause. the OFI guy used to be from our house so i might be able to find out...i'll PM you if i do because it probably shouldn't be on a public forum if it wasn't an accident. i am pretty stoked about the whole situation because it is my first save from a fire....the ambo runs where we saved people just don't compare for some reason.

[Dr. Snubnose]

Good Job Tony!...You make us proud to know you!!!...Doc:D

[tonydahose]

between the cub vs sox game and a 5' alligator found in the chicago river oour interview didn't make the news:rolleyes:. one of the local newspapers had an article on it. better than nothing.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/blotter/chi-humboldt-park-fire-web-jun21,0,6329780.story

[Agent Starling]

i am pretty stoked about the whole situation because it is my first save from a fire....
Congratulations on a job well done tony!!!

Agent Starling
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
:D

[OuchThatsSharp]

Thank you, Tony! Thanks for putting it all on the line for others.

[amen74]

Tony. Glad you and your crew all made it home safe. Congrats on saving a life. That's great!:D

[Caly E]

tonydahose > tony montana

[rescueseven]

Tony,
Nice.

...had to carry a 40' half a block :eek:
The largest ground ladder we have is a 3 section 35' sans tormentors, and I HATE that beast! I can't imagine throwing a 40' with poles, let alone carrying the damn thing. The 40' is almost exactly a 100 lbs. heavier than the 35', my back hurts just thinking about it.


...being an Arson Investigator...
Raven,
Did you make it to either the NAFI or IAAI conventions in Denver this year? I was at NAFI and managed to get my CFEI, but didn't have a chance to get to IAAI :(.

Ian

[tonydahose]

Tony,
Nice.

The largest ground ladder we have is a 3 section 35' sans tormentors, and I HATE that beast! I can't imagine throwing a 40' with poles, let alone carrying the damn thing. The 40' is almost exactly a 100 lbs. heavier than the 35', my back hurts just thinking about it.


Ian

Thanks Ian...there aren't any tormentors on our 40', just the 50'. the 40' has 3 fly sections as does the 50'. we usually use the 28' or 35' (2 flys) but they would have been short for the rescue. i was at a different firehouse yesterday but i heard we might get written up for a commendation:D:D...we'll see what happens.

[rescueseven]

...but i heard we might get written up for a commendation
Tony,
That would be a GOOD write up, not like the one's I usually get :D.

As long as I have your attention, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

And also, thanks for helping keep my kid sister safe. She lives/works in the loop.

Ian

[Water Bug]

Outstanding job, Tony! Thank you and your fellow firefighters for serving and protecting our communities!