🌟 RARE REBREATHER OPS 🌟 FDNY Manhattan 10-76 Box 0862 Transformer Vault Fire Heavy Smoke 

I worked for Philadelphia fire department for 27 years and this is the first time I’ve ever seen one used. Very cool & great rare catch!

Soon as I started hearing those electrical arcs, I'd be running!

Those rebreathers are commonly used in the mining industry. The idea with the ice makes perfect sense...this is a hard won piece of knowledge. Being from the Ruhr in Germany, which used to be the main coal mining are of the country for many decades, I know miners had a scaled down version of those on their person, or there were crates with a number of them near the coal face and every few junctions within the mine. They consisted of a mouth piece, a nose clamp, a hose and a canister with the chemicals and were called "Selbstretter" (Self rescuers). They were good for about 30 - 45 minutes or so, and one of the chief complaints was that they got very hot very quickly, sometimes even leading to mouth and airway burns. Sure, it beats dying from carbon monoxide damp a mile underground, but it still is not fun. The firefighters who would go into the mines were not much better off, even though they wore systems that were very similar to what is seen here. Their backpack covers were usually made of shiny aluminium, sometimes painted white. Not sure what the situation today is, though. My knowledge dates from the 80s when there were still many mines around, as well as stories from old miners.

God the sounds coming from that transformer at 3:00 are terrifying!

That gets worse at about 1245. Scarey. If it really blows those huge panes of glass could shatter and slice up any one too close. If they have the rebreather on, they aren't wearing the big O2 tank right?? Thank you Skyler for this extremely Interesting tape. Thank you FDNY and EMS for the fantastic jobs you do. Blessings to all first responders, blessings to you Skyler. Everyone stay healthy and safe. 🐑😨🚒🚒❤🤗

It’s impressive of how large the scope and different operations FDNY has. There’s only two departments that absolutely impress me when it comes to the wide variety of operations, equipment and overall emergency response and that is FDNY and CAL FIRE

This guy sure knows a lot of detailed info regarding operations especially info on the rebreather masks. Very impressed

3:50 “just get it the hell out”?? 🤣 * I think that’s what he said…. Sounded like it anyways.

Thanks for sharing and explaining the rebreather. New saw that operation performed. As usual another great job.

I'm from the UK but loved this great to see FDNY hard at work really cool!

Sounds like an underground monster!

Like scene out of Spider-Man. I thought some monster 👹 was gonna come out the man 🕳 hole. Great footage.

These sets are brutal to wear for an extended period of time. They get really hot due to the chemical reaction required to produce the ‘new’ oxygen. The Mine Rescue Teams here wear them.

That was a GREAT video. Very interesting to learn more about the rebreather operations. Seems like a lot of preparation and maintenance costs involved. Guessing that not many fire departments have them.

awesome and a rare catch of the fdny rebreather ops amazing tool for the fdny brother to use

I always thought there would be circuit breakers down stream of short that would trip. I learned something new.

Why does the first rebreather squad all look over 50? Haven't they started training the younger generation as yet?

As they were putting the rebreather packs on I almost felt like I was watching ghost busters

My biggest question is why did they not shut the power to those transformers off. I would think that de-energizing the transformers would be the first thing that would be done before even daring to put water or any other fire suppressant onto that kind of fire.

Draeger BG4 standard for Ontario Mine Rescue (and other mine rescue organizations) - good gear, no need to worry about it functioning as required.

Draeger good equipment- from these specialty items to the regular BA, though Scott and MSA are prevalant here in the states i used Draeger in the 70's and 80's - top notch. history is as long as Scott and MSA.

I think I know how rebreathers work, but what is the purpose of them in firefighting applications? Extended breathing air supply?

Starting @21:00 doing all the little things (spinning the cases around etc) right! XLNT.

4 hours of breathing air pretty cool

It is surprising that none of the fuses, breakers or disconnects shut off power. Also not sure why the utility couldnt shut down power to that vault...

Drager BG4's we take care of 20 units. The longest I personally worn one was 2.5hrs. They scrub your exhaled air.

12:45 I would have been yelling “spray some water on the fire” lol

Dräger makes some crazy products

What units are certified to use re breathers. I imagine squads, rescues and hazmat. Was it chief corrado on Div 3? Where was command post set up? Nice job on the video.

Dats nuts! I started navy with ob2 then metal scott. Then volunteer ff carbon msa

7:45 at least they have a plumber hooking up the water lines

Great job of catching this one brother. I have a couple of questions about the terminology they use on this scene and others that I do not understand. When on a fire scene while giving condition reports they say a fire is "Doubtful" and "Will Hold". Could you please explain these both for me and maybe others not from NYC. Skylar I am from Michigan and never heard heard these used and just don't understand this. Thanks for your help be careful and stay safe out there. Greg

Also do yall run re-breathers for units that have to stay longer in high rise? Instead of carrying bottles they can just use those?

Dräger, the main office is in my City Zoetermeer, The Netherlands

Uhhhhh turn off the power?? Wondering why nothing has tripped..

Another interesting video Skyler thanks and be safe

Very intresting Ty for showing this & the explanation of the rebreather equipment

Is it really a good idea to soak an electric fire in water?

Only other time I saw these was on your page. Great stuff bro. Sad part is people are so dumb and climes in the city that 25 people would of walked over that while on their phones if they didn’t block the streets. I was just down there too working, precent and Firehouse on it. Definitely a real busy block

They are also good for underwater ops no more than 10 feet depth for 7. Minutes

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How would the cop with the unmarked car explain a couple of broken windows & a fire hose sticking out of the broken windows when he/she returned to their station

I have a model of the Rebreather truck but I’m pretty sure that truck isn’t just for rebreather needs

Do you not use covering jets for smoke suppression?

I like this rebreather! Thanks for sharing!👍

Can someone clarify that looks to be an electrical fire by the sounds, why are they using water or maybe the power has been secured?

The concept of a rebreather is your exhale which still oxygen in it gets filter through something and gets added back to the tank. It's very complicated and expensive tech. It's mostly used in extended scuba diving for underwater maintenance workers.

Sounds like a pissed off critter wanting out

Where you get that radio you used in this video and can I get a link for it.

What did they buy back one of the 20 year old E-Ones? What happened to the Pierce or any of the 2011 Ferrara’s?

Always, waiting on ConEd.!!!!

Interesting video cheers 👍

Does rescue 1 have a spare because they’re finally getting their new rig?

Why are rebreathers used instead of oxygen tanks?

The Ghostbusters …😎

16:44 - Yea.... electricity and tap water (which is conductive) don't go well together, maybe calling the ConEd to cut off the power to that transformer ground unit would be a much better idea. I don't know why the FDNY isn't trained and have authoritative knowledge and power to cut off electrical power for these common issues, just spraying water to 200k volts transformer is really a dumb thing to do. The current could actually conduct to the water and electrocute the firemen.

Thought was a ghost buster in the thumbnail

Ghost busters

Nice vid and how long rescue 1 main rig out for?

Assistant chief Corrado? He get promoted?

I find it interesting that of all the comments, only one questions putting water on an electrical fire. That is absolutely wrong and dangerous and could have hurt or killed the hose team and pump operator. This is according to basic firefighting g 101 and a large power company firefighter Training school that deals specifically electrical or gas equipment fires. This is just another example of the true failures in the tactics and strategies of this Dept. Not the men on the trucks they are good men, but the command staff thet need to go to school. As was well said, 175 years of tradition unimpeded by progress.

I used oba's in navy. They can be a hassle

And they’re using these rebreathers instead of the SCBA because…?

Whats the weight on those nrb packs?

Used MSA's in 80's in the Navy. Called OBA's. Not a fan. But they worked. Most of the time.

How did it start?

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Is rescue 1 on a reserve?

Do they reuse the ice or no?

Why do the trucks have the slings with caribeaners on the toolbox handles?

Why is a rebreather used over normal 02?

bro how PD blocking the hydrent smh

FDNY are definitely the first in overkill. How much apparatus do you need on one scene? New York is the only fire dept I've seen send 2/3 more equipment to ANY call then any other state..

21:27 the girl can’t even open a box, bless her heart. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Should have busted the windows from the cop car.

spicy sidewalk

I just saw one guy from Con Ed.

I’m not a firefighter. But I work for the power company. Are they spraying water on an arching piece of equipment? Lol

What’s the ice for?

Ghost busters 😆 lol

17:19 the firefighter that is putting water is clearly not thinking. Water on a electrical fire ! . will make it worst 18:57 foam is away better option and + foam will extinguish the electrical fire 20:42

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Nice video Skyler who is C4D in the FDNY?

Drager also makes some great chemical suits.

No kidding water on electrical fire won’t change the conditions it could make it worse.

what is even going on here, ive never seen so many trucks in on place?

Fucc that Sounds like plasma Or a Tesla coil Everybody is just standing around like this s*** happens every day Imagine if the water acted as a conductor rod

Nobody seems to be in any hurry

Why so long doing nothing?

Good grief. Water is not as conductive as a metal conductor that is earthed to ground. Electricity, the same as anything and anyone wants an easy life and will travel the easiest path. Water is seldom the easiest path. Pure Water isn't conductive. Tap water is a poor conductor. The grounding on major electrical installations are highly conductive. It would be better to shut off power I agree. However, water on an electrical fire if you are stood back, in turnout gear, with ground arcing taking place is a good position to be in.

Everyone knows if that wasn't a police car they would of ran the water line right though the car the cop what parked there needs to get a ticket

good job no life was at risk. takes to long to set up

Maybe they had to walk there. Their last electric trucks lithium Ion battery might to be recharged. If it hasn't blown up.