Firefighter Describes Grief and Tragedy of Oakland Warehouse Fire

OAKLAND (KTVU) – A firefighter who helped pull bodies out of the rubble of the Ghost Ship warehouse over a month ago is speaking out about how the blaze has affected him.



East Bay Incident Management Team Lt. Mark Tait helped remove the last 10 bodies from the warehouse, including two victims who were found to be embracing when they died in the late night blaze on Dec. 2. The fire ultimately claimed 36 victims, many of whom were attending a late-night rave at the warehouse in the city’s Fruitvale District.

Blake Stinnett and Charlie Brown

Next Rung: Navigating Trauma and Building Support Systems

Hosts Blake Stinnett and Charlie Brown candidly discuss the profound impact of trauma in the fire service.
Twin Falls (ID) Chief Retires

Twin Falls (ID) Fire Chief Retires After 7 Years

At the end, Les Kenworthy received the traditional “final call” from a dispatcher, and after the crowd enjoyed refreshments, was given a ride home in…