House fire Strathpine (dialup warning)

[xerubus]

Okay guys... nothing too amazing here and I got there about 2 minutes too late to get any flame or smoke shots which is a pity.

House fire in Faust Street Strathpine at approximately 1510 yesterday (14/5). 525a was first on scene, radioed make pumps two, and 524a was turned out. Fire was contained to the front rooms of the house and was under control within minutes. No occupants present.




























cheers

[sirhc55]

Mark - it looks as if you are really enjoying your photojournalism. The main thing I see from all of your posts of the same ilk is the continuance of the story - I like your work

[xerubus]

Mark - it looks as if you are really enjoying your photojournalism. The main thing I see from all of your posts of the same ilk is the continuance of the story - I like your work

Thankyou Chris.... i really appreciate the comments...

I think what I enjoy the most is that each incident or event is completely different to shoot than the last.. even if the 'story' is similar... it's a good challenge.

cheers

[embi]

Once again a great series of images.

[spartikus]

I really like that second shot of the truck, underneath the B&W of the two firemen - great contrast of the bright colours against the ominous sky - keep 'em coming!

[Hudo]

Hi Mark,

Are you a full time photo journalist or is it a hobby only? How do you get on to these incidents?

Mark

[ajo43]

Mark

I really love your photo essays.

But what I'd love to see is more photos of your comrades at work up close. I'd like to them laughing (like the forth last one), sweating, dirty, contemplating after a hard day at the 'office' - you know the human side of what you do.

What do you think?

Cheers


Jonesy

[xerubus]

thanks everyone for the comments ... much appreciated.

embi... cheers....

spartikus.... one of my fav shots also.... amazing how going wide can make a boring shot have a little bit of interest....

hudo... just a hobby mate. i have a dedicated comms room at home with different radios, know a few people in the emergency services, and have a growing list of civilian contacts that give me a buzz if they hear or see anything news worthy.

ajo43... i'm glad you enjoy the shots... makes it worth it i'm not yet a firefighter... still a systems administrator... so i don't get too much of a chance to get the human element unless i visit a station... but good idea.. might arrange a visit .

cheers

[embi]

Do most of these guys know you (from your working with them as a systems admin) or have they got to know you as you turn up often??

[Hudo]

Hi,

Thanks for that. My father was a NSW firefighter for 30 years so I have some insight and fasination to these incidents. I do a little driving with my job and from time to time monitor emergency frequencies witha portable scanner. What type of reaction do you get when yo turn up with a camera in hand and pointing at people?

Mark

[xerubus]

Do most of these guys know you (from your working with them as a systems admin) or have they got to know you as you turn up often??

i'm a sysadm for a public company... not for ems... i am getting to know the various people from the different stations and shifts... largely helped by the fact that my old man is a firefighter.

Hi,

Thanks for that. My father was a NSW firefighter for 30 years so I have some insight and fasination to these incidents. I do a little driving with my job and from time to time monitor emergency frequencies witha portable scanner. What type of reaction do you get when yo turn up with a camera in hand and pointing at people?

Mark

most of the time the people are far too busy to even notice i am there.... also... i make sure that i stay out of the way of everyone. don't use flash unless the people have finished their work.

there is another photographer who i see often coming to the same incidents however he is always stopped by police or qfrs ... thing you have to watch out for is that it is very easy to step on peoples toes.

i wear a reflective vest with FFAU (firefighters australia http://www.firefighters.com.au) on the back in large letters which helps identify who i am... i also make a cd of all images and take it to the involved station/s for them to keep. word of warning...

be very careful what you post on the internet.... i.e. make sure the emergency services crew are wearing the right equipment or following correct procedure in your shot... if they are not don't post the image because you will get someone into a spot of bother and not be well liked. the chap that get's stopped at the incidents posted a shot where a firefighter did not have the correct safety equipment on and was repromanded by his senior officer... now... he is not well liked at all.


cheers

[embi]

...i wear a reflective vest with FFAU

That probably helps a lot

[Alex]

Mark,

I really enjoy your unique shots, especially the way you display them in series. Keep them coming.
Alex

[xerubus]

Mark,

I really enjoy your unique shots, especially the way you display them in series. Keep them coming.
Alex

thanks alex.. much appreciated...

i usually shoot about 100 shots per incident.. depending on what it is... which makes it really hard to try and limit the story to about 10 shots...

[Hudo]

Hi,

You make some great points. Most of my work as been Fashion, Weddings and Live Theatre / Stage both still and video. With each discipline of photography there are many aspects so many thanks for your insights. Looking forward to your next story post.

Mark