McElroy films is currently working with the Boston Fire Department to shoot instructional videos. The Boston Fire Department (BFD) provides fire protection services and emergency medical services in many different situations for Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

We had a very exciting shoot last week with the BFD on Moon Island. Moon Island is located just outside of Boston in Quincy. This is where the BFD trains their firefighters.

We set up a multi cam shoot with not only our regular XDCAM’s, but with thermal imaging & helmet cameras. In the simulation the firefighters were responding to a fire in a three-decker house where the roof collapses. During this situation the roof actually collapses on a firefighter inside the house; trapping him underneath debris so that he has to call a MayDay. From there the rest of the team works on rescuing their comrade and friend while still putting out the fire.

We will be shooting some more this week at the Union Hall and Division One of the BFD. Check back in for more updates and pictures.