Driving a Fire Engine for the first time 1982 Hahn Pumper Truck 

I'm a firemen and one of the front line pumpers we use still has a Detroit two stroke in it. It's more dependable than our 2015 engine. Those detroits are all sound though lol. People at bus stops don't appreciate when they get coal rolled on them either.

"That's not a handle" "THIS IS A handle."

I have a ton of respect for anyone who admits they aren't comfortable or they are intimidated driving a vehicle, no matter what the vehicle is.....you sir get a GIANT THUMBS UP FOR THAT!!!! Most people won't admit it & will continue to drive the vehicle they are extremely uncomfortable with & their drive normally ends in one of these ways.......an accident with body damage, mechanical damage, maybe an injury to someone & if nothing else......definitely a foul smell in the vehicle because they shit themselves.

Driving this is how I imagined driving cars would be from watching movies as a kid. Constant wheel turning to go straight.

Imagine using this piece in service to an actual fire and you are driving it like you stole it. all the responsibility. yeah. respect the fire service man

Got to love the sound of that 2 stroke Detroit diesel. It's the sound and heart of American cities and highways in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Nothing like the sound of a 71 Series Detroit Diesel.

Man Detroits are wicked sounding things.

If you can find a ladder truck with rear steer you should really try driving the back, it's a experience you won't forget. I was a fireman in the 70s and we had a ladder truck from the 40s with a open cabs front and rear, in the back you only steer but you had a button to signal the front driver to stop or brake. Backing into the narrow parking area at the firehouse was a challenge to say the least.

What a stressful experience! I know I'd be simultaneously in love and shitting my pants piloting an old beast like this!

3:48 "He's expecting a big thing, but I gave him a little one" 😏

Please do more large truck review's.

Man would I love to see Mr. Regular review a semi truck, especially a cowboy rig like a Kenworth W900 or a Peterbilt 379.

Should have kept rolling from the rear pov!

You can't fight fires in sandals.

WoW is that Fucking loud and before you said the speed I was guessing you were doing at least 50mph

"is there a way to turn that Jacob's braking off?" j a k e b r a k e

That Detroit Diesel 😍😍😍

As a firefighter I LOVE THIS!!! And that jakebrake sounds lovely. Nothing like coming in from a call and brrrrrrrpppppppp Engine 61 back in quarters.

That was stressful to watch, it really looked like you were going alot faster than 25mph.

A lot of variety this season, i like it, keep up the good work.

He’s actually good asf at driving

"I think I'm gonna let you drive on the way back"....first time I've heard that here lmao

It would be amazing to see an airport fire truck review/drive. Those are intense. Also, I hope you find someone with a decommissioned tank.

I was sacred to death the first time I drove an engine. You did alright. Just remember to stay close to the center line. People will move over. You don't want to slide off the edge of the road especially if you have water in the tank. It may result in a nasty rollover.

I've driven some big pieces of machinery... but my ass would not be willing to take on the responsibility of trying to navigate one of these beasts on narrow streets. Hell, I wasn't even willing to take an antique GM prototype car around a parking lot because I don't need that burden if something were to break while I was behind the wheel.

Usually not into the POV vids, but I had to see you drive this!

Now just imagine driving a semi everyday!! I drive semi an absolutely love it!! It’s stressful dealing with 4wheelers all day who don’t make the job easier but it’s something I’ve gotten used to. I absolutely love driving a big truck!!

This is awesome, I never would have guessed that a fire dept would or could allow anyone to drive a service vehicle

I love driving old firetrucks, i regularly drive a 1983 international dt 466 cabover built by paoletti, fantastic pumper truck

OMG!!! That was so cool! Thanks for taking us on that ride.. What a rush!!!

I love how simple the layout is in the cabs of these older apparatus. The new ones look like the cockpit of a fighter jet.

Wish you left some of the ride backward in. My first 3 years in a department we had a 81 mack and the rear jump seats is where the best seats in the house. Even on winter storms it was warm and on standbys I could grab a bit of sleep with that mack diesel running so smooth

Watching this just made me so darn happy! Like that one time as a kid when my Dad took me out in a CFA truck. Magical.

second part plz! Can't wait for the day someone shows you how to shift an Eaton-Fuller with a 15 second tutorial! :P

That... is bad ass.... and sooo glad it had a Detroit Diesel, just some how it does the truck justice :-D

You lucky mug, our motor sits next to us in the cab blasting our ears, the turbo gets the officer and the fuel pump and cam gets the driver. I love the hum of that Detroit

It's impressive how much humble do you sound on videos like this: "I think imma let you drive on the way back". Oh boy, I would be afraid of driving something like this too. Theses vehicles must be respected but they also impose some awareness

These trucks have an amazing soundscape

That’s a nice sounding Detroit

Even I got sweaty palms just watching you drive. I can't imagine driving that lol

This fire truck has been in use for years and years and years. Really love Hahn fire trucks, because they look the best.

That interior is much prettier than I thought it would be.

Best sounding engine ever!

My first was a '78 Hahn. Sitting back in the jump seats was deafening but I loved that thing. I still think Hahn made one of the best engines out there. It's a shame they are gone.

Even though it’s an old fire engine it changes gears fast it seems so good for its age. Plus it looks amazing

thank you for your work. never saw the original, and now as himself to drive!

Don’t be afraid to floor it *Eurobeat plays in background

Excellent sense of what it is like driving an older fire engine.

Sounds Beautiful!!!!

Gotta love those 2-stroke Detroit Diesels :)

Haha the first time driving a cabover is always the best one. The seating is so high up and you sit on top or in front of the front axle so the turning feels wonky and it's difficult to stay on you own lane, especially on a narrow road. He's right about the feeling of going fast. I was scared the first time my instructor made me go on the highway: the speed feels double. My first cabover was a Sisu E11 -offroad truck built for the Finnish Defence Forces. 6x6, 11L Cummins Turbo Diesel paired with an aggressive Allison 6-speed automatic. Wild ride, a good time.

The steering sure has a lot of play in it. Sure love the 2 stroke Detroit.

How stressful was this shoot? lol

Reminds me of the time I hitchhiked on a lorry in Sumatra. There was no bus or taxi out there. The driver was nice enough to give me a ride.

I love the smell of the exhaust out of these types of engines

Go Detroit!

Reminds me of the first time I drove a manual. A lot of things going on and you cant afford to mess up, only your situation seemed a lot more intimidating.

What a beautiful rig

That looks like an amazingly fun truck to drive! I'd love to take it over the mountains and test out "that Jacob's braking!"

Oh my god this video is so adorable!! He was so nervous.

As an ENG on a newer pierce, I would LOVE to get behind the wheel of this bad boy. Just to see what it was like.

You have balls of steel. What a nightmare to drive!! Awesome nonetheless. Good job dude.

I am looking at the way you style your driving! I love it and feel like you should get the job!

Holy steering input! So much movement just to drive straight.

That truck has amazing steering and handling for a large firetruck, let alone an ‘80s firetruck.

Love the USCG patch hanging off to the left.

sweet 2 stroke diesel sound

SO MANY DIALS.

I love these older vehicles with the Detroit v6s and v8s, I am getting used to the CAT C12 in my fd's tower

We have one at work to clean up spills & tractor trailer wrecks, it's kind of Hell to drive.

Oh dam, would have loved to watch the ride back in the jump seat!

My wife's grandpa does excavating and he says driving a dump truck or any other vehicle of that size is a lot like driving a motorcycle as far as having to be constantly alert. I've driven his 89 tandem freightliner dump a few times and it is a whole nother world up there. Very fun but very stressful

Wow, very cool opportunity!!

Gah! I'm geeking out over this! So rad!!!!

Awesome job driving a fire truck dude knowing that I have subscribed to your channel!

That 2-stroke diesel sounds awesome. It's deep and throaty (hehehe) like a diesel but the exhaust pulses are twice as fast as a diesel, making it sound like it's revving high like a gas engine.

good driving

I swear i could see how cramped mr. Regulars forearms were. Dat stress dou. Epic POV.

Same type of engine as most of the city buses I used to ride as a kid. 8V71 fuck yeah.

That 8v71 sounds great

I drove for 12 years, God how I miss it so.

I love the sound of the old Detroit 2-stroke diesels

Love these side videos. 🔈🔉🔊

Love the Detroit!!

Nice driving mi g

looks fun!

Man I'm so jealous I've always wanted to drive one!! Cool 🚒🚒

Our local fire department has a pumper powered by a 6-92 Detroit. Sounds like the world is being torn apart when it passes you.

''Cincinatti cabs'' as the were called.They were very popular.Montreal had many of them under the name Thibault.Can't tell if they were Cummins or Detroit powered.

man those 2stroke diesels sounds MEAAAAN!

Now it's time for 'Which Fire Truck is best fire truck.'

i sport your vlog almost 2 years and watch your vlog some times

these big truck kinds of videos are really cool! you should do one with a semi truck, or find someone who tows doubles, like a fifth wheel and a trailer behind it!

The steering is looking good

Pretty sweet!

Good job

Aww I wanted to see you riding I the back!

Yeah, I agree, I live right next to a fire department, and I might work there, but I'm not old yet!!

you were doing fine for your first time besides its an old model great job

The thing cracked me up so much :D