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Charlotte Captain Jeff Bright talks about climbing above the 5-alarm fire to rescue the operator
Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life
Fire Chief Reginald Johnson said firefighters rescued 15 workers and had to call for help themselves during the construction site fire
Montgomery Captain Donald L. Crenshaw, Jr. suffered second- and third-degree burns across 20% of his body as firefighters attempted to rescue three civilians
Traditional methods can be cumbersome under high-stress conditions
The firefighter was able to remove himself from the mix-used building without injuries
Crewmembers “got them out pretty quick,” Birmingham Battalion Chief Jackie Hicks said
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