HONORABLE MENTION (TIE)
“Fight for Life I” and “Fight for Life II”
Published in Firehouse Magazine and Providence Journal
Photo by Thomas Carmody
Submitted by Pawtucket, RI Local 1261
Pawtucket, RI fire fighters try to extinguish a fire at an occupied house on Randall Street. As interior companies attempted to enter the attic, they encountered very high heat and requested that the roof be opened. Ladder 1 was assigned to the task, and after completion, two of the fire fighters had a terrifying experience. The roof began to give way, and one fire fighter lost his balance and began to roll off of the roof (nearly falling two stories to the ground). His lieutenant tried to assist his colleague–but fell up to his waist in the large hole. The lieutenant was able to use all his strength to pull himself out of the hole, and his partner regained his balance. Though it was a frightening experience, the two fire fighters skillfully removed themselves from the roof. Note: When the icon to the right is clicked, a two-paned window will pop up to display the winning photos. “Fight for Life I” will be on the left-hand side; “Fight for Life II” is on the right.