Saving Firefighter Ryan (2008) -- It wasn't until a generation ago that firefighters began to enter burning structures to extinguish blazes. When they finally did -- they saw a side of fire that few had seen. That's because those who have been involved in a Flashover were usually burned to a crisp. Learn how to recognize Flashover's early warning signals. (Video and editing by Lou Angeli) - Lou Angeli Digital Imaging -- Wilmington, DE (USA)- powered by SmugMug

Filmmaker Lou Angeli is one of the leading Videojournalists covering the emergency services. Posted here on SmugMug are some of the clips and features that have earned Lou that reputation. Get ready for some wild, hot and wet action! Firefighting!!!

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Lou Angeli > Wake Up and Smell the Smoke: Put down the cable remote, get trained and do something to better the community and YOUR life. I produced this video as a recruitment tool to encourage civilians to join the ranks of the Nation's Bravest. I'm working on an EMS version now.

Lou Angeli > Inside The Fire (2008) -- The most recent edit of the most popular firefighting video on YouTube. Follow front line firefighters inside burning buildings to meet the dragon on its own turf. (Video and editing by Lou Angeli)

Lou Angeli > "Beast" -- It takes rookie firefighters a few serious jobs before they realize that fire is an animnate object. It is a living, breathing animal, which dines on combustibles, like furniture, drapes and you. Firefighters often refer to their adversary by name. Me? I simply use the term "Beast."

Lou Angeli > Saving Firefighter Ryan (2008) -- It wasn't until a generation ago that firefighters began to enter burning structures to extinguish blazes. When they finally did -- they saw a side of fire that few had seen. That's because those who have been involved in a Flashover were usually burned to a crisp. Learn how to recognize Flashover's early warning signals. (Video and editing by Lou Angeli)

Lou Angeli > Firefighters With Guns (2008) -- It's a little known fact that the firefighters at New York City's 3 airports are actually police officers assigned to the Port Authority Police Department. Sgt. Frank Giamatti describes how the system works and the equipment used. (Edited by Lou Angeli)

Lou Angeli > When Bourbon Burns (2007) -- What happens when lightning strikes a curing warehouse for whiskey? In short, all Hell breaks loose! With million of gallons of alcohol, and dried timber 5 feet thick feeding the flames, extinguishment is NOT likely. (Edited by Lou Angeli)

Lou Angeli > Warehouse Fire (with collapse) -- It's a statistical probability that when fire strikes an abandoned wooden and brick warehouse that the structure will experience some level of collapse. That's why firefighters fight these blazes from the outside, giving the blaze a wide berth. View this textbook operation. (Edited by Lou Angeli)

Lou Angeli > Firefighters make quick work of a fire in a Garden style apartment in Delaware. During the course of the blaze, search teams rescued and revived two cats.

Lou Angeli > During the official christening, a new fireboat is demonstrated to the public. Just after the demo, a real incident takes place, and the boat and its crew are baptized by water.

Saving Firefighter Ryan (2008) -- It wasn't until a generation ago that firefighters began to enter burning structures to extinguish blazes. When they finally did -- they saw a side of fire that few had seen. That's because those who have been involved in a Flashover were usually burned to a crisp. Learn how to recognize Flashover's early warning signals. (Video and editing by Lou Angeli)