FAP Episode #44 – Deputy Chief Marcel Melanson of Compton FD and the BET series “First In”</h1> <article> <h1>FAP Episode #44 – Deputy Chief Marcel Melanson of Compton FD and the BET series “First In”</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000</p> (Duration 01:09:14) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we sit down with Deputy Chief Marcel Melanson of the Compton Fire Department. Marcel is not only an old friend but is featured in the new BET reality series “First In“. He also plays a key role in the production of the series and gives us an [...] </article> <article> <h1>The ‘FAP’ Crew Together Again</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:16:27 +0000</p> (L to R) Ted Pendergast, Damian Drella, Rick Nohl, me, Joe Brown It’s not often we all have the opportunity to get together but during a recent visit home to Boston we did just that. The gang got together for a great dinner at Kitty’s Restaurant in North Reading, Mass. where we happily swapped the usual [...] </article> <article> <h1>FAP Podcast Update</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:01:40 +0000</p> Hey all, Since the FAP crew is out of town there will be no new FAP episode posted this week. Craig is back east visiting family and friends and Ross is on vacation with his son. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to getting another show together for you soon. This break [...] </article> <article> <h1>FAP Episode #43 – Extreme Fire Behavior & Shooting Video</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:04:17 +0000</p> (Duration 47:33) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography our pal Ross Benson returns as well as Alan Simmons of firestormvideos.com and Ted Pendergast of firstduephotos.com. Al reports on some extreme fire behavior he’s been observing at the recent So Cal wildfires. What causes this extreme behavior and can it be prevented? Also, we’ll talk about [...] </article> <article> <h1>FAP Episode #42 – So Cal Wildfire Update w/Joe Brown</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:43:23 +0000</p> (Duration 01:29:06) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we are joined by Joe Brown who turns the tables and interviews Craig about his coverage of the recent Southern California wildfires. Joe also has some advice for freelancers who may need to update some IRS paperwork. Joe shared a link to an impactful video on cell [...] </article> <article> <h1>‘STATION FIRE’ – Compilation Video Posted</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:34:36 +0000</p> I’ve just posted a compilation of video shot over a three day period on scene of the Station Fire which has burned over 160,000 acres in and around the Angeles National Forest. This fire has claimed the lives of two LA County Firefighters and has been determined to be caused by an act of arson. [...] </article> <article> <h1>‘STATION FIRE’ – After the Burn</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:28:05 +0000</p> While the Station Fire has now burned almost 160,000 acres and continues to burn in fairly inaccessible areas of the Angeles National Forest, I took time out this past Saturday to drive through the burn areas in which I’d spent three days shooting a week earlier. I first drove up the Angeles Crest Highway through [...] </article> <article> <h1>‘STATION FIRE’ Images Posted</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:44:25 +0000</p> Images have now been posted in our gallery after spending three days on the fireground of the Station Fire. Since it’s start on August 26th, the Station Fire has burned over 147,000 acres (about 230 square miles) of the Angeles National Forest and surrounding communities. Almost 5,000 personnel are on scene with an estimated 38% [...] </article> <article> <h1>FAP Footage Welcomes Home West Virginia Firefighters!</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:04:41 +0000</p> WVNS, a CBS affiliate in West Virginia, contacted FAP to use footage from the recent La Brea wildfire in Southern California in a news package welcoming home local firefighters who fought the blaze. I was happy to help out. Thanks for the mention WVNS! Watch the story HERE. </article> <article> <h1>STATION FIRE – DC10 Tanker Drops</h1> <p>Craig M. Durling — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:01:59 +0000</p> I pretty much spent the weekend covering the Station Fire, a wildland fire burning just north of Los Angeles. The fire has consumed over 107,000 acres and taken the lives of two LA County Firefighters. I have hundreds of images to sift through as well as plenty of video. Below is a short “teaser” of [...] </article> </main></body></html>