Top 5 firefighter close call videos of 2011

Lack of SCBA at house, vehicle fire

The chief of the department featured in this clip has responded to the footage and member comments here.

Car explodes in Los Angeles firefighter's face

The firefighter, wearing SCBA, appears to be uninjured and continues to fight the fire.

Backdraft rocks building with firefighters inside

The three firefighters inside the restaurant during the backdraft escaped uninjured.

Helmet cam captures Va. firefighter's mayday fall

The footage shows a firefighter's 20-foot drop into a basement after the ladder he was climbing broke.

Firefighters survive flashover in Ind. house fire

At least one firefighter on the second floor is shown coming face to face with the flashover.