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“I’m looking forward to meeting her. It feels good to know that I played a part in saving her life, and that she gets to now carry on life with her daughter. If I got called again, I’d do it all over again without question.” – FDNY Firefighter Michael Wilson from Ladder 166 in Brooklyn, who joined the Be The Match Registry as a Probationary Firefighter at the FDNY Training Academy on Randalls Island in 2003. In 2010, a call from New York Blood Center notified Firefighter Wilson that he was a match for a female patient in need of a transplant. He donated peripheral stem cells at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in June, 2010. On Friday, April 29, Firefighter Wilson will meet his match for the first time, at the 12th annual Honor Roll of Life inductee ceremony at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.

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“We were in the middle of checking the rigs, we had the apparatus door open and a Good Samaritan passed by and said they thought they saw the man who was missing. We walked with them to the corner of the block, and met him there. He had been missing overnight. He was shaken and cold. We brought him back to the firehouse and warmed him up, tried to comfort him.” - FDNY Probationary Firefighter Raymond Pyrcz from Engine 205 in Brooklyn, who was approached this morning by persons who recognized Michael Yam, a man whose photo was shown on the evening news, standing on a street corner in Brooklyn Heights. Mr. Yam had been missing since Wednesday afternoon and was last seen in Prospect Park. EMS members David McMinn and Andrew Ramos from Station 31 arrived at the firehouse and took over patient care. FDNY firehouses are safe havens under the Abandoned Infant Protection Act. If you find a missing person, please call 911 for assistance.

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Calling all New Yorkers and visitors to our great city – FDNY members from the FDNY 2017 Calendar of Heroes will be at the Herald Square Pedestrian Plaza on FRIDAY APRIL 15 from 11 am – 2 pm, signing purchased copies of the calendar! The Calendar of Heroes is the ONLY official calendar of the FDNY, and this year’s calendar is two calendars in one, with 12 months featuring the men of the FDNY and 12 months featuring the women of the FDNY. In addition, FDNY EMTs and Paramedics are included among the calendar models for the very first time. We hope to see you there! But if you can’t make it to the event, you can purchase your calendar online by visiting www.fdnyshop.com. All proceeds benefit the FDNY Foundation

LAFD Station 27 In House Visit & USAR 27 Detailed Walk Around LAFD TV

An in house visit to Los Angeles Fire Department Station 27 in Hollywood and an equipment look & inside look of USAR 27. Station 27 houses Task Force 27, Battalion 5, Rescue 27, Rescue 827, Rescue 927, USAR 27& Rescue 627 (reserve).

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On Saturday, April 9, the 43rd Annual FDNY vs NYPD Charity Hockey Game was played at Madison Square Garden. Prior to puck drop, the FDNY Hockey Team donated a van to the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation, and proceeds from the event benefitted the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation and the New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund. Despite a valiant comeback performance in the third period, the NYPD earned bragging rights this year, winning the game with a final score of 6-5.

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Today, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and members of the FDNY Hellenic Society marched in the 2016 Greek Independence Day Parade.

Officer Joe Morgan, COPS TV

COPS TV Show, Officer Joe Morgan Talks About, Stuck on the Tracks, Des Moines Police Department
While on routine patrol, Officer Joe Morgan of the Des Moines (IA) Police Department spots a speeding motorbike and gives chase. The fleeing suspect slips away after Officer Morgan misjudges the height of nearby train tracks - which disable his vehicle. While the officer advises dispatch to halt all impending traffic, he hears the horrifying sound of a fast approaching train. Fortunately, the train is redirected in time and a catastrophe is avoided -- so he thinks. A little while later, a second train approaches from the opposite direction as several of Officer Morgan's fellow officers anxiously try to figure out how to move the disabled vehicle. Eventually , the second train is also redirected and the vehicle is safely removed from its precarious position. The embarrassed officer's amused supervisor wonders if he should change the officer's evaluation.

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battalion 2 had annual inspection this week. Annual inspection is a little like spring cleaning at your home. All members of each station spend countless hours (in-between running 911 calls) cleaning, painting, shining, and dusting every nook and cranny of the station. They also wax, wipe, and polish each truck, engine, and rescue and all the equipment carried on each apparatus. Why do we have annual inspection? Here are just some of the reasons: - firefighters spend 1/3 of their lives living at the fire station and annual inspection ensures they are living in a clean, safe environment. - cleaning and examining the tools ensures they are able to operate safely and efficiently on scene of every emergency - cleaning the apparatus (including underneath the engines and trucks) allows members to see any problems, cracks, or damage so they are sure the vehicles are ready to respond when the call comes in. Your LAFD members take great pride in the appearance of every station and apparatus. Please stop by any station and take a look for yourselves. The command staff of LAFD Central wants to say job well done by all stations in battalion 2.

FLL Spotter Network 100 Subscriber Special Part 1:New camera trials and Norwegian's special surprise FDNY TV

Wow, 100 subscribers! I really did not think this would happen so quickly after 50. Anyways, thank you for all of those who have subscribed to me and if you haven't, Now is the time to do so!

Saturday 4/9/16
This day beginnith with rumors of a rare airplane coming to FLL, which did not happen (Part 2 will feature this special airplane, but I am not revealing what is is yet). Other than that, the day was filled with special surprises from Norwegian's A332 substitution and meeting up with SFRTA and Amtrak Finatic. Sorry about the poor video quality, I had some issues with the camera when I was trying to transfer the videos for uploading. Part 2 will hopefully have better quality videos. Enjoy!

Aircraft featured in Part 1:
2 Air Canada Rouge 767-300ER's
Hi Fly(Norwegian) A330-200
United 757-200
Delta 757-300
JetBlue A321-200
Air Canada Rouge A321-200
Spirit A321-200
JetBlue A320-200 FDNY Livery

Police chase dash cam, Arkansas State COPS TV

Police chase dash cam, Arkansas State

Suspect Breaks Pipe, Floods Hotel / Hollywood RAW FOOTAGE LAFD TV

HOLLYWOOD - A male suspect was caught in the attic of the Hollywood Historic Hotel early this morning. The suspect stepped on a sprinkler line and it began to flood the 3rd 2nd and 1st floors. LAPD was able to catch the suspect before fleeing and detain him. LAFD was on scene and was able to get the water off. It's unknown at this time how long the suspect had been up there. LAFD is still on scene helping with the clean up.

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“The umbilical cord was still attached when we got there, the mother was at the bottom of the basement stairs and she had just given birth to the baby. She was in a bit of a panic, she did not plan to give birth at home. Our guys were all EMTs before they became Firefighters and they knew exactly what to do, they’d had excellent training,” says FDNY Lieutenant Joseph Malatestinic from Engine 323 in Brooklyn, who supervised Firefighter Dwight Ferguson and Firefighter Terrence Sykes from Engine 323, and Firefighter Vincent Hopkins from Engine 233, when they were called to assist with the birth of a baby girl at a home in Brooklyn. Says Firefighter Ferguson, “It was difficult for us to get down the stairs, we couldn’t have made it without the support of our Lieutenant. He removed the door from its hinges so we could make it down with our equipment. When we got there, the baby was blowing bubbles but she wasn’t crying yet. When we used the suction she let out a big cry, and we said ‘Your baby is okay, your girl is doing well.’ My six years with EMS prepared me for this. It was a great team effort.” Firefighter Sykes added, “I’ve been on scene for more than a dozen deliveries, and we rely heavily on our training in medical situations just like we do with everything else. We try to keep the patient as calm as possible, and we were under very good supervision. We brought the baby out to the ambulance, and EMS took over patient care.” The mother and baby were transported to a local hospital and are doing well. Pictured L to R: Firefighter Dwight Ferguson, Lieutenant Joseph Malatestinic, Firefighter Terrence Sykes.

Gresham Police release dash-cam video of high speed chase

The Gresham Police Department has released dash camera video taken from a Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle following a high speed chase in Feb. 2016.

Double Fatality Hyde Park House Fire / LAFD / Part 2 of 2

4-7-2016 L.A. Firefighters, Task Force 94, Task Force 66, Battalion 13 first on scene at 4245 West 62nd Street in Hyde Park reported a one and two story house with heavy fire showing. Two additional Task Forces were immediately requested on top of the original assignment. Firefighters quickly laid lines, attacking the fire in the rear of the two story add-on, inside and out. Firefighters also went to work protecting the exposures on both sides. Access to the fully involved structure was limited. The main bulk of fire was knocked down in an hours time. Two persons, a man and woman, reportedly perished in the fire. An elderly 80 year old man who reportedly jumped from the house was transported to a local area hospital via paramedics. L.A. County Fire assisted on scene. Damage was extensive. Arson is investigating the tragic greater alarm late night blaze.

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Today, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro swore in FDNY Deputy Commissioner of Governmental Affairs and Special Programs Laura Kavanagh, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Cecilia B. Loving, and promoted 24 FDNY officers in the Fire and EMS Officer Promotion Ceremony at the FDNY Training Academy on Randall’s Island. Together, the newly promoted members represent 450 years of experience with the Department.

Miami Police Chase

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — A 34-year-old man accused of several crimes has been officially booked at a Miami-Dade jail on Saturday.
Charges include aggravated battery on an officer for Keith Antonio Michel — and that’s just the beginning.
It started when Lauderhill Police put out an alert for Michel after they said he stabbed his girlfriend multiple times the night before.
When Miami Police spotted him in a red Mercury and attempted to pull him over near N.W. 7th Avenue and 13th Street, they said he stepped on the gas and fled.
At one point, he stopped abruptly and tried to run over an officer, forcing him to fire his weapon. But Michel then took off again.
“During the course of that pursuit two Miami police officers discharged their firearms,” said Chief Rodolfo Llanes.
A caravan of police cruisers chased the car as it weaved through traffic and nearly clipped several cars.
The chase finally ended violently behind a restaurant at the corner of N.W. 11th Avenue and 119th Street. More than a dozen officers surrounded the car with their guns drawn.
The suspect then put the car in reverse and almost pinned an officer and his K-9 while backing up.
Only then were police finally able to pull the guy out of the car.
“This was a vicious attack and we’re very thankful that this violent individual s off the streets,” said Lt. Greg Solowsky of the Lauderhill Police Dept. “You saw what he did when the police officers tried to stop him. So based on his actions from yesterday and today I’d say he’s extremely dangerous.”
Michel has a criminal history dating back to at least 2005, going to prison for crimes ranging from grand theft to battery of an officer.
His girlfriend is in critical condition but thankful after learning he was caught.
“She’s extremely grateful the Dade County professionals took this violent person off the streets and very happy with the outcome,” said Lt. Solowsky.
Michel is also facing charges in Broward for attempted murder.

Double Fatality Hyde Park House Fire / LAFD / Part 1 of 2

4-7-2016 L.A. Firefighters, Task Force 94, Task Force 66, Battalion 13 first on scene at 4245 West 62nd Street in Hyde Park reported a one and two story house with heavy fire showing. Two additional Task Forces were immediately requested on top of the original assignment. Firefighters quickly laid lines, attacking the fire in the rear of the two story add-on, inside and out. Firefighters also went to work protecting the exposures on both sides. Access to the fully involved structure was limited. The main bulk of fire was knocked down in an hours time. Two persons, a man and woman, reportedly perished in the fire. An elderly 80 year old man who reportedly jumped from the house was transported to a local area hospital via paramedics. L.A. County Fire assisted on scene. Damage was extensive. Arson is investigating the tragic greater alarm late night blaze.

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“The occupants outside the building were waving us in, they said that a disabled man was trapped on the first floor in his apartment. When we got to the bedroom there was heavy smoke and a growing fire inside. There was a lot of debris in the apartment. Firefighter Riley found the patient in the corner of the bedroom. He had rolled off the bed while trying to escape, and he was unconscious,” says FDNY Lieutenant Andrew B. Bowman of Ladder 58, who assisted Firefighters Christopher J. Reilly and Thomas J. Wutz, Jr. last night with the rescue of a patient in the Bronx. Says Firefighter Reilly, “As soon as I opened the bedroom door, I got hit with a wave of heat. The fire was to my left and was rolling up the wall, and we couldn’t see at all. Firefighter Wutz held back the fire with the can [portable extinguisher] and I started checking the floor, feeling around. When I felt his shoulder I said, ‘I’ve got him!’ but he was in such an awkward, twisted position amongst the debris that I couldn’t get behind him. Firefighter Wutz put down the can and came to help me, and we carried him out through the fire, crouching as it rolled over our heads. I could hear the patient breathing, so I knew he was alive.” Once outside, additional units took over patient care while members from Engine 45 and other companies brought the fire under control. The patient was transported to Jacobi Medical Center. Pictured: FDNY members from Ladder 58 – Firefighter Ryan Bourke, Lieutenant Andrew Bowman, Firefighter Christopher Reilly, Firefighter John Daly, Jr., Firefighter William Smith, Firefighter Thomas Wutz, Jr.

Los Angeles Police Chase (March 27, 2016)

A female carjacking pursuit suspect led officers on a high-speed chase, jumping curbs and speeding through residential areas, before she attempted to jump into the driver's side of a police cruiser at the end of the chase.
The carjacking victim was speaking out Sunday after the bizarre pursuit.
"I was in the house maybe 15-20 seconds when I heard the car start," Christy Adair said.
Adair said her car was taken right from her driveway.
"I ran outside and I saw a woman backing my truck out of the driveway and I had a bag in my hand and I threw the bag at her," Adair said. "She put it in drive towards me very fast, so I got out of the way. I just was screaming at her to stop."
Adair called 911 and then started tracking her truck's location with the "Find my iPhone" app, as she left her phone in the truck.
Police began pursuing the woman in Adair's brown truck around 6 p.m. in the Simi Valley area on Easter Sunday, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
The driver sped through a grassy area on the freeway as well as on the shoulder before exiting to residential streets in the Canoga Park area.
LAPD officers rammed the truck with their cruisers in order to get the woman to stop.
The truck spun out before the woman exited the driver's side.
As she tip-toed slowly toward officers, she suddenly sprang toward the driver's side of a police cruiser and nearly made it into the cab before officers converged upon her and slammed her to the ground.
The driver was loaded onto a stretcher and into an ambulance following the pursuit end.
No injuries were reported in the initial carjacking, police said.

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"60 years ago today, Firefighters responded to this location in the early evening hours for a fire in a furniture store. While bravely battling to bring it under control, the building’s iron-framed marquee gave way, collapsing to the street, killing six Firefighters - Lieutenant John Molloy and Firefighters Edward Carroll and Fred Hellauer of Engine 48, Firefighters William Hoolan and Arthur Hanson of Ladder 44, and Firefighter Charles Infosino, aide to the Assistant Chief on scene. They died doing a job they loved, honoring their sworn oaths to protect life and property. Six decades later, we stand together, members of the same Department they proudly served. Generations of Firefighters have served and retired since their death, but no matter the amount of time that has passed, we make certain their memory lives on. This ceremony is a testament to our Department’s commitment to never forget those we lost.” – FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro at a Plaque Dedication ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the 3rd Avenue Collapse in the Bronx, in which six FDNY members lost their lives and 13 members were severely injured. “Please know, your fallen loved one’s names have long held places of honor in the firehouses where they served, and today, we create a very visible reminder far beyond the firehouse walls of what they meant to this Department.”

"Imma Get You Bitch" Full Incident Video- Cops Season 24 Ep 21

Here is the full clip of the incredible "imma get you bitch" event. With some quick research, I found the episode and should hopefully settle some questions. This is the same scene that RWJ reviewed.
The man was apparently chasing down his wife because she didn't give up more money for "rent." The guy, according to his wife, had some drinks prior to the incident. As you can see, he was belligerent from the beginning. The tazing might seem a little premature, but the man is twice the size of the cop.... 
I do not own the rights to this episode, just trying to answer the questions about how the tazing came to be!

LAFD TV Yesterday members of fire station 4 which serves DTLA, Arts District, and China Town attended a community event for local cub scouts, and boy scouts. LAFD members talked about fire safety, showed them the fire engine/equipment we carry, and also talked about the requirerments needed to become a firefighter.

FDNY 4/4/2016 Brooklyn: 5 Alarm Box 1569 640 Parkside Ave.

COPS TV Resisting Arrest

Deputy Rick Lee of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, FL patrols an apartment complex with a history of shots fired & drug calls. He quickly spots a vehicle driving across a grassy area that is not a designated road with his headlights off. The driver explains that he has a license, but the "Sheriff" has his license. The front seat passenger tells Deputy Lee that he was trying to get home and does not have any identification. The backseat passenger gives his name as well. A K-9 unit shows up and Deputy Lee decides to take the men out of the vehicle because he smelled marijuana in the car. The front seat passenger gets out of the car and immediately attempts to run from the deputy during the pat down. After a brief struggle with the man, the deputy takes him into custody and finds a small baggie of marijuana in his pants. The driver of the vehicle complains about the circumstances of his friend's arrest and tells the deputies his friend is a 'jitterbug'. The driver is given a warning for the equipment violation and is cut loose. The passenger that tried to run tells deputies he feels dumb for trying to run. He is informed of his charges. Later, Deputy Lee learns the man has a $50,000 warrant for weapons related charges.

LAFD Battles Major Emergency Fire in South LA Church

A roof collapsed while Los Angeles Firefighters battled a Major Emergency Structure fire in a South Los Angeles church building (predominately classrooms, and offices).At 5:15 AM, on March 28, 2016, the LAFD responded to 8401 S Hoover Street in the Vermont Knolls area of South Los Angeles to find a large two-story church building with fire showing and reports that people were trapped inside. Additional resources were quickly requested. Firefighters forced entry into the Greater Bethany EDC building and an aggressive interior attack ensued, along with coordinated vertical ventilation, and an initial search for persons inside.

During the intense firefight the roof partially collapsed and a "Mayday" was called, due to the possibility of a down, missing, or trapped firefighter. The Incident Commander rapidly requested a Company Accountability Report (CAR), fortunately all firefighters were accounted for and no one suffered injury. Firefighters began a defensive firefight, withdrawing companies from the inside and off the roof, to use large hose streams to pour water onto the blaze from the exterior. Approximately 125 firefighters, under the command of Assistant Chief Donald Frazeur, extinguished the flames in 1 hour 42 minutes. The fire cause is under active investigation by the LAFD Arson Section. The church building suffered significant damage and the estimated dollar loss and dollars saved is being tabulated. The flames were confined to the structure of origin and did not extend into near by buildings. It was later determined that the church building was not currently in use, but was occupied by homeless individuals that self exited prior to LAFD arrival. Dispatched Units: E233 E33 T33 RA33 E264 E64 T64 RA864 BC13 E46 E266 T66 E65 CM22 EM13 BC11 E66 RA264 E221 T21 EM11 BC18 T5 E205 E5 UR5 RA5 HR56 UR88 BC4 RA857 SQ21 E57 RM2 EA1 E26 E94 E215 T15 RA246 RA46 E210 T10 AR1 EM1 E85 E226 T26 E21 E211 T11 BC1 BC5 RM3 AR11 AR10 EM35 CM31 AR17 PH1 BC13 AR14 E57

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“We do this for the children, it’s all about them,” says FDNY Firefighter Tim Carroll of Ladder 34 in Washington Heights, who along with other members of Engine 84 and Ladder 34’s charity organization, The Lil’ Bravest, donated a custom-built gaming kiosk to Blythedale Children's Hospital. The kiosk was designed to resemble an authentic ERS box, and is made out of medical grade plastic with wheels attached for easy maneuvering into hospital rooms for children who are unable to leave their beds. There is a television with a PlayStation 4 gaming system on either side of the kiosk, so that two children can play on separate systems when the kiosk is placed between them. The Lil’ Bravest Inc. was founded to improve the quality of life for children who are hospitalized or being treated for childhood diseases. Their goal is to put a smile on the faces of kids who are going through a very difficult time. They believe that these kids are the true heroes and the funds raised go directly to improving their quality of life. To learn more about this organization, visit Lil Bravest.

FDNY Celebrates Women’s History Month

On Thursday, March 31, the FDNY recognized the contributions of outstanding women from the Fire Department’s Firefighting, Emergency Medical Service and civilian workforce at the Women’s History Month Celebration, sponsored by the FDNY Quality of Work Life (QWL) Committee. The six female Commissioners presently serving with the FDNY were recognized for their extensive careers and devotion to public service, and seven honorees were chosen based on their performance, innovation and dedication to the work of the FDNY. Top Row L to R: Assistant Commissioner Kat Thomson, Assistant Commissioner Michele Maglione, Deputy Commissioner Terryl Brown, Assistant Commissioner Donay Queenan and Assistant Commissioner Evelyn Tesoriero. Not shown - Deputy Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. Bottom Row: Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, Honoree Tara Anand, Honoree Kristin Eng, Honoree Firefighter Brooke Guinan, Honoree Paramedic Maria Levoce, Honoree Mary T. McLaughlin. Honoree Robin Mundy-Sutton, Honoree Chief Janice Olszewski and Chief of Department James Leonard.

FDNY Rescue 2, Engine 234, and Ladder 123 FDNY TV

We are at quarters of FDNY Rescue 2 at 1472 Bergen Street, where we see them, as well as Engine 234 and Ladder 123 as they all respond to Box 0925 for a kitchen fire in a multiple dwelling at 437 Herkimer Street between Kingston Avenue and Albany Avenue. In addition to these units, Engine 214 and Ladder 111 also responded, as well as Engine 217 and Battalion 57. Enjoy the initial response by Rescue 2, as well as the coincidental response from Engine 234 and Ladder 123. Rescue 2 is a 2011 Ferrara Ultra. Engine 234 is a 2009 Seagrave Marauder II. Ladder 123 is using spare Seagrave Marauder Ladder SL02012, a 2002 ladder which originally belonged to Ladder 166 out in Coney Island. As it turns out, the call was nothing more than a bit of food on the stove that became burnt. If you have any questions about the video, feel free to message me. Comments are welcome. The video was taken on March 30th, 2016.

In Pursuit, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department COPS TV

Officers Paul Gasca and Gerard Bello pursue a stolen SUV. The driver of the SUV recklessly barrels down busy city streets as the officers deploy "spike strips" which successfully disable his vehicle. The desperate driver ditches the vehicle and attempts to flee on foot. He's quickly captured before he can disappear in a nearby casino. The uncooperative suspect turns out to be a homicide suspect who's wanted by the LAPD.

FDNY BATTLING A 6TH ALARM FIRE ON DEKALB AVENUE IN THE BUSHWICK AREA OF BROOKLYN IN NEW YORK CITY. FDNY TV

HERE YOU WILL SEE THE FDNY BATTLING A 6TH ALARM FIRE ON DEKALB AVENUE IN THE BUSHWICK AREA OF BROOKLYN IN NEW YORK CITY. GOD BLESS THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE FDNY FOR ALL THAT THEY DO FOR US ALL YEAR ROUND! THEY ARE TRULY NEW YORK'S BRAVEST

LAFD / FIRE IN A ROW OF COMMERCIALS IN HOLLYWOOD - KNOCKDOWN LAFD TV

LAFD Engine 52, Engine 82 first on scene of a vehicle fire in the alley parking lot on the 1000 block of North Western Avenue reported the auto has extended into a commercial building. The assignment was filled out as Firefighters attacked the fire in the rear of a row of one story commercial buildings. The fire involved sheds and storage. The main bulk of fire was knocked down with handlines in 45 minutes. There were reports that the building was threatened by angry individuals earlier in the day. 

Toughest Takedowns, Officer Erik Nelson, COPS TV

COPS Toughest Takedowns Norwood, OH Police Department
When Officer Erik Nelson of the Norwood (OH) Police Division attempts to assist a resident who claimed that someone pulled a knife on her, he receives an urgent "officer needs assistance" call from a nearby unit. Officer Nelson aborts his investigation and runs over to the scene of a traffic stop. When the officer arrives, he forced to use his taser on the uncooperative driver involved in the traffic stop. To their surprise, the desperate driver takes off in his vehicle and leads them on a dangerous high-speed chase. The pursuit ends when the several police units corner the suspect in a public parking lot. When asked why he ran, the driver claims that the officers scared him.