An aerial ladder striking a Chicago firefighter on a roof and live power line falling on a fire captain are included in the top video close calls of 2015. The videos also include firefighters narrowly escaping a collapse and a firefighter catching on fire while battling a house fire.
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![]() | Aerial ladder strikes Chicago firefighter on roof The firefighter was thrown against a wall and his helmet fell off; part of a chimney was also knocked loose and fell. |
![]() | Live power line falls on fire captain San Bernadino Fire Captain Greg Gallagher was struck in the helmet by a power line line, but thankfully did not suffer any injury. |
![]() | Firefighter narrowly escapes collapse The firefighter exited the building just in time before the roof collapsed. No injuries were reported. |
![]() | Dallas firefighter catches fire battling blaze A colleague, who was right behind him, patted him down; they continued to fight the blaze. |
![]() | Close call: Collapse at house fire The collapse occurs at 1:57 and gets the attention of the lone firefighter on that side of the burning home. |