If you’ve ever considered the idea of being a firefighter after watching Backdraft or Ladder 49, these firefighters would like to remind you it’s not quite like the movies.

The Churubusco fire department, LaOtto and Thorncreek recently ‘practiced’ on this house in northwest Allen County.

Firefighters gathered for a quick photo while the house continues to burn to the ground

Taya Walden says "Hello" while flames race over her head

This is the real deal here. No cameras. No fake smoke or graphic enhanced flames