Photographs (archives)
Photography by Sylvain Pedneault
Here are the photo archives of FireLens.com. To this day, the archives contain more than 34,000 photographs of fires, rescues and other incidents. These photographs were all taken by Sylvain Pedneault during the last 7 years, and others are added regularly.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - Deadly accident in Rougemont
A violent collision occurred between two cars at the corner of roads 231 and 112 in Rougemont, triggering the mobilization of many emergency services.
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Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Awards night in St.Hugues
The St.Hugues Fire Department organized a special evening to highlight the long career of many of them.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - Structure collapse
The roof of a balcony collapsed in the middle of Concorde street in St.Hyacinthe. Firefighters were requested on scene to secure the area.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - Bus accident on Highway 20
A bus accident occurred on Highway 20 East near exit 147. Many ambulances were required to rescue a few of the passengers that were injured.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010 - Farm fire in St.Theodore
A major fire leveled a large farm on Road 7 in St.Theodore. Firefighters from Acton Vale, Upton, Roxton Falls and St.Nazaire collaborated to try to limit the damages, even though most of the farm...
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Monday, February 15, 2010 - Funerals of Vincent Lamoureux
Funerals of Vincent Lamoureux were held on February 15th in the St.Hyacinthe Cathedral. Vincent, young aspiring firefighter, had completed his DEP at IPIQ and was attending Montmorency college for...
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Saturday, February 13, 2010 - Bin fire spreads to a house
St.Hyacinthe firefighters had to call a first alarm for a residential fire which probably started in an organic trash bin.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - Live fire drill in Beloeil
Beloeil firefighters had the rare chance of organizing a live fire drill in a house scheduled for demolition.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Ice rescue drill
The St.Hyacinthe FD's ice rescue team conducts drills on the Yamaska river.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Funerals of Fire Chief Richard Stringer
Firefighters and officers from dozens of fire departments gathered in Beloeil to pay their respects to the Otterburn Park F.D.'s fire chief Richard Stringer.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 - Major industrial fire in St.Pie
A violent fire completely destroyed an industry in St.Pie. Despite an agressive attack synchronized with venting operations, nothing could be done to stop the growing flames.
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 - Open house at the Firefighters Academy
The Mirabel Firefighters Academy organized an open house to welcome aspiring firefighters. Visitors were able to attend presentations and demonstrations all day.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - Collision with car fire
A collision involving two cars and a truck gave a good scare to everyone as one of the cars was engulfed in flames and no report was given as to the status of the occupants or the truck cargo....
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - Garage fire in St-Dominique
St.Dominique firefighters responded to a residential garage fire. Thankfully, the fire was quickly under control.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - Industrial fire in St.Valerien
A fire in a dust collector caused damages estimated at $200,000 in a large St-Valerien factory. St.Valerien firefighters requested help from St.Dominique and St.Pie, as well as class A foam supplies...
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Thursday, January 14, 2010 - St.Hyacinthe's new 602
The St.Hyacinthe F.D. received its whole new #602 engine. The truck will be equiped in the next few days, and will begin its official service very soon.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - Rollover on highway 20
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers responded in a on-ramp of Highway 20 Eastbound for a traffic accident involving a single car.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010 - Commercial garage fire in St.Cesaire
St.Cesaire, Rougemont and St.Paul firefighters confronted a major fire during a heavy snow storm in a commercial garage on route 112 in St.Cesaire.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010 - Residential fire on Yamaska street
The St.Hyacinthe City Fire Department requested one alarm to fight a residential fire on Yamaska stree.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - Road accident in Ste.Helene
Ste.Helene and St.Hyacinthe firefighters, St.Hyacinthe paramedics and Surete d Quebec police officers responded on Road 2 for a car accident with the driver trapped inside.
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Monday, December 28, 2009 - Collision on route 137
St.Hyacinthe firefighters and paramedics have been dispatched to the intersection of road 137 and S.Cote street for an extrication.
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Sunday, December 27, 2009 - Second accident on Highway 20
A few hours after a first accident involving an Ontario-plated vehicle (wearing 4-season tires), a second accident involving a car from Ontario occurs in the same area on Highway 20, mobilizing...
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Sunday, December 27, 2009 - First of two accidents on Highway 20
An accident involving an SUV required the response of Ste.Helene and St.Hyacinthe firefighters, St.Hyacinthe and Acton Vale paramedics, and Surete du Quebec police officers.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Rollover in La Presentation
A few minutes before Christmas, a driver was arrested after having had an accident and fleeing the scene. His vehicle was ceased and he could face serious charges. If you drink in the evening,...
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