On-Scene
with Chardon Fire (2004)
(FYI
- This page will take a few moments to load, as the pictures are in medium/high
resolution. Most scene pictures are taken with a Sony Handicam Camcorder
mounted in Engine 3322. The 8mm film is then processed through a computer and
still shots are obtained using VideoWave (Analog) software. Picture quality is
affected by windshield glare, long play resolution, etc.)
Above:
December, 2004 - Over 1.5 feet of snow then rain, caused many roof collapses,
including this car port collapse on a mobile home at Jacques Trailer Park on SR.
322 in Claridon Twp. No one was hurt in any of the collapses.
Picture taken with Kodak CX4200.
Above:
November, 2004 - One man died in this high speed accident, when his Mercedes
lost control on SR 6 in Chardon Twp. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt
and was ejected from the car. Pictures taken with Kodak CX4200.
Above:
September 16, 2004 - Three people were critically injured after a three car
collision at SR 44 & Clark Road in Chardon Twp. 3 squads were required to
transport the victims after extended extrications. Concord Fire Department
assisted with extrication and transport. LifeFlight was unable to fly due to
thunderstorms. Picture taken with Kodak CX 4200.
Above:
July, 2004 - No one was hurt when this car was rear ended by a van on South St.
near Bass Lake Road in the City of Chardon. Firemedic Rachel McCummins
checks to make sure no one was injured. Note the rear of the car in the
upper left picture! Pictures taken with Kodak CX4200.
Above:
July, 2004 - One woman was critically injured when her car went off the road and
down an embankment, into a creek, on Taylor-Wells Road in Claridon Twp.
Crews used the TNT jaws, stabilizing ropes, and cutting tools to free her from the
overturned SUV. Metro LifeFlight was called to the scene to transport the
patient to a trauma center. Pictures taken with Sony Camcorder.
Above:
June, 2004 - A man was critically injured when his car was involved in a high
speed accident on SR 44 at Hosford Road. Cleveland Metro LifeFlight
transported the patient to a trauma center. Pictures taken with Kodak CX4200.
Above:
May, 2004 - The driver of this overturned car received only minor injuries when
he lost control on Auburn Rd., south of Hosford Rd. in Chardon Twp. Note the
roof damage on the upper right picture. Airbags and Seatbelts SAVE LIVES! Pictures taken with
Kodak CX4200. (The date on the picture is incorrect)
Above:
March, 2004 - Chardon Fire personnel use a fork lift to remove a "reaction
chamber" filled with burning Zinc powder. The chamber contents
ignited when a stirring motor failed, causing the reaction to go out of
control. No injuries were reported, and the chamber self-extinguished in
the cold temperatures. Pictures taken with Sony Camcorder.
Above:
February, 2004 - A residential fire in an extended chimney caused damage to a
newer home on Chardon Ave. in the City of Chardon. Fire personnel dismantled the
outdoor chimney to be sure the fire did not extend into the house. No one was
injured. Pictures taken with Sony Camcorder.
