3/1/23 Buffalo NY 4th Alarm

[Signal73]

Fire Location: 747 Main St

Heavy fire through out a 3 story 75 X 300

Mayday called for a missing member

Defensive Operations

As of noon one fire fighter remains unaccounted for

Buffalo firefighter dies in Main Street fire downtown

The fallen firefighter has been identified as Jason Arno, 37, who was a three-year member of the Buffalo Fire Department.

www.wgrz.com

 

[raybrag]

 

[RatPack2]

This appears to be the building involved: https://www.buffalorising.com/2022/12/done-deal-743-main-street/

 

[RatPack2]

Such a shame. Buffalo is a great city and a great department.

 

[RatPack2]

 

[RatPack2]

 

[raybrag]

One firefighter unaccounted for in massive four-alarm fire on Main Street in Buffalo's Theatre District

Firefighters are battling a massive four-alarm fire in the area of 745 Main Street in Buffalo. Smoke is visible throughout Downtown Buffalo.

www.wkbw.com

 

[FFM1938]

Hoping for the best on the unaccounted member, but that situation looks very grim. That was a nasty flashover with all the guys in such close proximity.

Additional updates and videos here: https://www.facebook.com/FireBuffNY/

 

[grumpy grizzly]

Reports that have been confirmed is that the member was recovered but unfortunately he is deceased. There is a post on Getting Salty Fans to confirm this

 

[LaurenSkye]

One Buffalo firefighter killed in four-alarm fire on Main Street

The Buffalo Fire Department announced a 37-year-old firefighter was killed in the four-alarm fire on Main Street Wednesday.

www.wkbw.com

 

[Capttomo]

One Buffalo firefighter killed in four-alarm fire on Main Street

The Buffalo Fire Department announced a 37-year-old firefighter was killed in the four-alarm fire on Main Street Wednesday.

www.wkbw.com

RIP brave warrior. Prayers and condolences to his family

 

[Capttomo]

Thanks for posting Rat.

 

[memorymaster]

Rest In Peace Sir. Condolences to your family and the Buffalo FD as a whole. May God Bless you all.

 

[FDNY704]

RIP HERO

 

[68jk09]

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....
PHOTO & OBIT & ARRANGEMENTS.....

https://www.amigone.com/obituaries/Jason-D.-Arno?obId=27428667#/celebrationWall

 

[entropychaser]

I didn't hear anything about interior walls. That would have made for a huge volume to detonate.

Seems like 50-60 years ago...before fire dynamics, flow paths, and coordinated ventilation were appreciated, every old fireman I knew could tell a personal story about either being blown up the stairs or down the stairs.