Absolute truth. My philosophy applies. I wouldn't ask a firefighter do something I wasn't willing and able to do. Seeing him put this into practice? That's a good man.
Just a little tip about the video, it woulda been a little better if the LT explained what he was doing… like “we’re checking all materials/tools are on the truck” or “we check for this, because…. “ This would give more of a better insider look into a fire station…
It's interesting to see career departments and how they might work around the US. I'm a volunteer firefighter from Alaska. I'm wanting to join a career department, and seeing stuff like this kind of helps me understand of what stuff I would be doing if I were to get into one
The ONLY difference between career fire fighter and volunteer is one is paid. Everything else is practically the same. Still have calls, training and still have rank in both
Greetings from Italy guys! If I can give you a tip I'd say to lower a bit the volume of the music. Loving to see the stories of someone so distant from me!
Nice video. I’m a retired ( 26 yrs) Captain career firefighter. I think it’s @ great idea to show “ Joe Public” exactly what we do. All I hear from people that have No idea about the fire service is , Firefighers just sit around all day. Thank you, keep up the good work, stay safe.
Cobb is a glorious example of how public private 911/ fire and ems should work, from my memory and it may have changed since then, but all stations for Cobb fire/ems had engines and rescues, engines did typical fire, and always had a medic as one of the 4 staffing, the rescue had a medic and emt-I on it, and had extrication equipment I believe, all stations had a rescue except for the airport station I believe, but the next closest fire station with one is not far. It was a true honor working with the men and women of Cobb, usually once the ambulance got to the scene, it was transport, they had done our job essentially.
nice to meet you sir im a firefigter rescue team sergent in rep of Korea i have question sir do do guys clean your facility and cooking foods by yourself??
Fantastic! Subscribed today. A few notes. Grace before eating, yes! It warms my heart. I support the Firefighters For Christ, I signed up as a fire fighter not for the glory and adulation, but to serve my fellow man. The rank of Lieutenant is unique, my agency did not have this. I'm a former captain, brush monkey, crew boss, helitack. Also responded on the second alarm on all structures, both engine and truck operations. Worked an HQ assignment 18 months taking care of 66 stations in 19 cities. This video is the real deal! Thanks for sharing, brother!
@@olivermills8736 agreed, it really makes sense. Just in my personal experience, I went to the twin bugles on my collars, a rank I have never taken for granted. It's a different world, and your crew places a lot of trust in your decisions. I made it my mission to protect my crew. Being assigned to HQ for 18 months was a real maelstrom, I really enjoyed it. On the fireground, I was responsible for twelve crew, we were split between engine and truck operations, and I made like a chameleon supervising my boys. Twice, I had a battalion Chief tell me I was wearing the wrong color hat, that was humbling. It really meant a lot to me, the nods of approval. I will never forget this.
@@robertborchert932 yeah, idk how it worked in your dept but if its volunteers responding off of a pager there really isnt much of a need for lieutenants. however if the stations are staffed then there should be lieutenants. though i can see the justification to have lieutenants even if its volunteers & pager.
@@olivermills8736 I walked that thin line in my agency. As a reserve, I saw it all. In my agency, we had many stations that had a second apparatus staffed by reserves. They were paged in to cover the house while the career engine was out. Remember the balance here, 85 percent of the calls on average are medical aid responses. Except in my case, 100 percent of the responses were fires. We rolled on the second alarm as manpower. I made my absolute mission to be sure my crew were 100 percent qualified for the job. It was an inside secret. I taught my guys to be humble, and to do the dirty work. I needed them to be respected as competent and capable. And yes, if someone wanted to be on my crew, humility was absolutely paramount. The biggest problem I faced was that other agencies were poaching my guys, hehe.
Lt, is a grunt who makes decisions and issues a few orders. Still need to get dirty and do every part of the job. Once you make Capt. the routine chores typically end.
i want to be a firefighter that drives the ladder truck or engine truck and I also want to give the firefighters water to the house that is on fire thank you for making this video for people that want to be a firefighter and who want to watch this 😅😁
