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Burning Car Explodes in Brave Firefighter’s Face
- Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:48pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Firefighters risk their lives on a daily basis, as they run into flame-engulfed buildings, expose themselves to explosive situations (literally) and give their all to ensure the safety of others.
Footage from a recent Los Angeles fire perfectly captures just how brave these heroes can be. While attempting to put out a car fire, an explosion sends sparks, bright light, and flames directly into one firefighter’s face. His response? He continues working as though nothing happened.
In a description that is perfectly suited to the situation — and the man in the fire suite — Gizmodo writes, “This guy is tougher than the Wolverine.” Watch the incident unfold, below:
(h/t Gizmodo)
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Comments (65)
teddrunk
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:55pmFord Pinto?
Report Post »bachstar
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 8:36pmI knew and owned a Pinto, this is no Pinto, looks like a Saturn to me.
Report Post »v-vet1968
Posted on August 25, 2011 at 12:17amNo chevy volt!!
Report Post »johnj1952
Posted on August 25, 2011 at 12:01pmWas at many car fires in my 31 years as a F/F. Very rare for one to blow up, tires will burst, and the gas tank could leak fuel which would run down the street or pool and the vapors would burn. My guess is that this was burning magnisium in the engine compartment and when hit with water will explode or at least burn very hot. The use of water in this situation, if no other agent is availiable, is to use large amounts of water from a safe distance, hope the F/F is ok.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:54pmSomehow it was George Bush’s fault.
Report Post »Aaryq
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:52pmLike a boss.
Report Post »Michael600r
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 5:54pmDidn’t even flinch!
Report Post »Fitz Gerald
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:45pmIf that had been Chuck Norris, he would have kicked the car over on it’s side after that.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:57pmWow, I wasnt expecting that explosion and I jumped – firefighters are some brave souls – I appreciate all of them!! http://wp.me/pYLB7-1d4
Report Post »Die Trying
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:41pmvolkswagen?
Report Post »GdHUs
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:34pmThat man is the BAD-ASS of the week!
Report Post »Ron Staiger
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:34pmAs a Philadelphia Police officer serving for 25 years, I saw many car fires. The ones that were set intentionally were the least dangerous to me. I could watch them burn a long time until the Fire Dept. showed up-sometimes even the tires and windows would blow out but I never saw one of them explode. Once I was transferred to Accident Investigation and the only car fires I saw were accident related, I quickly learned that a vehicle with structural damage – the extent of which is really unknown- and on fire can blow at any time and must be treated differently. The one in this video appeared to just be parked rather than in an accident and the explosion was not the gas tank- more likely the fuel line or intake. Just shows how dangerous their job really is. Sure glad he’s ok.
Report Post »libertytreecaretaker
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:55pmIt was the air bag that exploded. And thats why these guys earn six figures! LA’s Bravest.
Report Post »Dustoff
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 9:12pmAs a FF myself. There was something in the car. That didn’t happen from just gas. I been to many car fires and I must say, this one was different.
Glad he’s OK. .
Report Post »Affirmative Blaction
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:23pmalright…now you can have your pension.
Report Post »Brad Wesselmann
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:15pmI don’t think he even blinked…nice work, stud! :-)
Report Post »NWalters78
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:39pmDang, I hope that dude had some faceguard or visor. I couldn’t tell in that video.
Report Post »Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:34pmLooked a bit like a magnesium explosion. If it had emanated from the wheels, I’d be certain it was, but that looked like it came from the vicinity of the front passenger’s seat.
Report Post »N1GHT
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:59pmNo it was a hydrogen explosion, the battery blew up.
Report Post »John 1776
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:22pmAir bag. Seen it before.
Report Post »Grimace9752
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 4:23pmHydrogen either way–burning magnesium creates hydrogen gas by pulling oxygen from water. It was probably an airbag ignition system, judging by the location, though.
Report Post »W@nd@
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:26pmJust wait when that new fuel burns a vehicle!
Report Post »There one that lights up hotter and needs a special kind of foam to put it out !
burns thru metal ~ can warp a bridge!
oh yeah how about the cars with all those batteries when they catch?
what special things will the have to do
just so they dont lose their lives puttin out a car fire!
I read somewhere if you don’t handle them right you can get electrocuted….
so much for safer on the road….
whosebone
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 7:34pmOMG, you mean fire can melt steel?
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:22pmand First Response Firefighters aren’t invited to Ground Zerofor 9/11: 10 Years.
Report Post »obama’s speech at his WH ramadamadingdong iftar dinner makes out MUSLIMS were the ONLY “real” victims of 9/11.
let’s hope they ALL remember that when the WH goes up KABOOMY. we can always rebuiild a new WH.
Psychosis
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:14pmair bag going off
looks as though they are a little scratchy on their car fire training but this will give em practice lol
( yes, im a fire fighter )
Charles
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:24pmSketchy? How so? I‘m guessing you’re referring to how close they put themselves to the car while it was engulfed. Certainly seems keeping more distance on it while hosing would be better. Every car has a soft bomb in it these days. Some have 4 or more air bag units.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 6:45pm@ charles
there are rules and procedures for fighting car fires ………….these guys didnt follow them
advance to car from angle front corner and back corner
do not stand in front or rear of car
continually douse car from underneath
the list goes on, but hopefully they learn before someone gets hurt, not after
p.s. firefighting regulations and procedures are nation wide that way a firefighter from one state can fight fire in another state without having to be retrained
Report Post »americacan
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:12pmYeah, but they won’t let the first responders attend the ceremonies on 9/11/11. Get your heads out of the sand and take a look. http://www.rememberbuilding7.org
Report Post »mchurchwell
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:11pmAir bag went off
Report Post »Salamander
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 10:07pmGee, I hope nobody was sitting behind that air bag–they might have gotten hurt!
Report Post »bankerpapaw
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:09pmI jump more from firecrackers than that guy did. Firemen deserve all our respect.
Report Post »countryclipper
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:06pmheck of a job, my hats off to them !!!!!
Report Post »Charles
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:57pmThe guy standing behind the car fell down! They have a good story from that one.
Report Post »Charles
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:08pmMy bad. He didn’t fall down, just ducked down a bit. These guys know the airbag units like to cook off. And once they go pop they’re finished and wont go again. Unless the steering wheel one goes, then a minute later the passenger or side curtain ones go. The big ones are the steering wheel and passenger units. I am posting on this one too much, but when stuff blows up and its routine with no injuries its fun to analyze!
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:12pmDid anyone notice the lighter on the balcony of whoever was filming this? Hmmmmm
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 3:25pmthe big ones are the air cylinders in the bumpers now those are ouchies lol
Report Post »libertytreecaretaker
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 5:02pmI thought the same about the guy on the balcony with the lighter and camera ready to go.
Report Post »Perspective
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:55pmDamn, that is one cool headed Dude. I want to go drinking with him!
Report Post »Charles
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:55pmThat was the air bag going off. Probably cooked off from the heat. Sodium azide is the explosive. He fortunately had a face mask on. I suspect he got a kick out of it. ie: fun and something to talk about with the other guys at the firehouse.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:54pmHoly crap!!!!
Firefighters…. :)
Report Post »harumph
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:53pmJust another day at the office.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:52pmI have nothing but admiration for these good people.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 2:51pmMust be a former SEAL, with that kind of aplomb.
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