I helped with the design of those units! Did an internship with KME at the time and got to create a few things for the first set. We used a few ideas from BLM trucks we completed right beforehand when it came to the cab and front of the unit.
@@azul8811 unsure if you're making a joke, or just unsure. But BLM is the Bureau of Land Management. They are responsible for a lot of land in the western part of the US.
Very good report Skyler. This is much better then the brush jeep I worked on back in the late 70s in Baltimore County. Just 2 members and some Indian tanks, rakes, a hoe and a spade. That was it.
Similar to what fire departments in Colorado have for wildland fires,and in particular Boulder Fire and Rescue,since I live out there.Great job bringing this series and you never know when a unit like this gets called into action.
Im surprised they don't use a type 3 like we do here in the west. I always hate Wildland calls! So unpredictable with the weather etc. Also don't the FDNY use bunker gear rather than the Wildland gear we use?
Yes, they wear bunker gear, which is mentioned towards the end. Brush fires in NYC are a completely different animal than out west. No where near the acreage, massive amounts of manpower plus hydrants, more humidity, and different fuels (a lot of their brush fires are marshland).
Why do they not issue wildland gear for them? Been curious about that especially considering the FDNY sends Incident Management Teams out west each summer and would definitely have the knowledge and ability to have/use wildland stuff.
I'm not sure they have the knowledge of larger Wildland fires. It's a totally different beast than structure fires. I agree though they need the lighter gear for the brush fires then bunker gear.
@@robertschultz6922 It takes 2 days to get your basic wildland fire certification. And I had the privilege of working with their IMT on a few fires out here over the years, so they definitely have the knowledge at the upper levels (in my opinion). I just wonder if there's policy or something preventing its use and distribution because its not super common.
@@thisisjspence upper levels yes the FDNY is by far the best in the world!!! I actually wish they would have a class for some of our chiefs out here in Nevada! The lower level every day firefighter from some station in New York though wouldn't be ready for a large fire out here, even if they got the right gear. It's just so different than what they are use to. I don't think they have enough chiefs to send out here but maybe just policy
So how do they top off the water tanks? Do they have an engine on standby at a hydrant to hook into or do they just hook directly into the hydrant? I know out here in the Pine Barrens they’ll set up several ponds for tenders to dump into then other units will draw from the ponds since there usually isn’t many solid water sources.
Hydrants… NYC doesn’t have wild fires like the west coast. A lot smaller areas for sure! This truck can pump and roll also so can have a 3.5 inch hose hanging off the back all the way to the hydrant
Skyler. I keep seeing videos of Companies using there older/ spare rigs. My next question is were does Dept keep all the Spare rigs when not in use and would be possible do Fleet Friday on them
Skyler, Large High Axle brush trucks are the best choice for FDNY! They match the other 4X4 Internationals in the fleet. Small 4X4 trucks can't move traffic in NYC! But these trucks, with bumpers, in cars rear view mirrors, can!!! They are the Swiss Army Knife for the FDNY👍👍👍! NYC is not California, for wildfire! 18 Brush fires/yr. LACounty Fire has 18 in an hour, on the first day of for season! People in NYC should be glad that they only have 18!!! Thanks Skyler👍👍👍
Good video, I enjoyed watching it. How big is the pump on the BF units. You stated the tank is 500 gallions but not the pump. Thanks for a good video, have a good day
When you’re only responding to 8-16 fires a year its kinda hard to justify maintaining a full set of gear…FDNY seems to wear their gear on every call, even medicals…
Yes, it's a different type of firefighting, but their brush fires are also a lot different than wildland fires out west. Less digging fire lines and more spraying water.
Does the unit have an independent engine for powering the pump In pump and roll? Most brush units I have seen do because the trucks main engine would be turning too slow when moving in a wild land scenario to turn the pump.
@@robertschultz6922 I just wonder how engine speed is controlled while vehicle is in motion and at the same time operating the pump. It would seem RPM needed for pumping would exceed what is needed for vehicle propulsion. Most other types of trucks that use PTO engage PTO mode when vehicle is not in motion and sometimes the PTO is locked out when vehicle is moving.
@@thomasfreeman7770 it is regulated by a governor that makes sure the rpm doesn't get too high but it's not like we are going code 3 while In pump in roll. We are normally crawling
Brush??? Really??? Not Bush??? Sorry for asking, I'm from Germany. The translation "Brush" into German is meaning a Tool that you can use to clean shoes.
@@SkylerFire Been building fire trucks for 25+ years and "wildlands" units are pretty much a waste unless you really live where 4WD is necessary and don't need more than 500 gallons or so of water. I always had to remind the chief that the FIRST priority is to put out the fire, and more water is better, especially when you have to carry it to the fire.
