In this video I tell you a little about being a volunteer firefighter. Please comment down below any ideas you have for future videos. Like and Subscribe Thanks For Watching!
This video hit a deep spot on me. When I was 14 I went with my grandpa, who was a volunteer firefighter, to a wreck. The woman was from my town and I’ve seen her before, but I didn’t know her. Seeing her in that car trapped. Wondering if she’d get out ok. It touched me deeply. I decided when I turned 16. I was going to volunteer at my station. So I did. I did it for a long time. I’ve come across things that were bad. Like a man who was in a truck when it caught fire. He was dead on scene. You never forget that smell. There is a wooden cross on the side of the highway where it happened. Every time I pass it. I remember why I joined the station. So there wouldn’t be as many crosses like that on the Highway.
This is why we join to help others and to give our community a little peace of mind that we are there to serve them. Thank you for sharing that, and thank you for continuing to serve!
The image if you standing next to the truck with all of the kids is one of the reasons that I volunteer. I love doing the touch-a-truck events and other community outreach. Letting a kid climb up in the truck and hit the siren or something makes my day.
My dad, 30 years with his community dept., as a CAPTAIN!! - retired now. I can remember him in turnout, wishing well each time the tones dropped, even touring the trucks!!
My dad has been a volunteer firefighter for almost 11 years now. He has been an inspiration for me to become a first responder for years. And recently, I've joined the volunteer fire department alongside my father at 16. Right now, I'm trying to gain as much knowledge as possible so I'm as prepared as I possibly can be.
Amen brother I’m a volunteer firefighter in your neighborhood state of Pennsylvania went through the same as you 6 months of the fire academy started out as a junior firefighter at 14 I’m 24 now i went through my classes in 2019 and graduated in December of 2019 its exciting hearing the pager go off in the area I live we don’t get many fires we get more ems assists car wrecks ive grew up around it since my grandfather and I’ve been doing it ever since I’m a 3rd generation firefighter in my family
0:33 thankkkk you many people fail to understand we don't always get to do fun stuff for the most part it's staying behind at the house doing drills washing the trucks down cleaning up around the house ect
I 'wore both helmets', career and volunteer for over 20 yrs and let me just say this: I worked harder as a volunteer than as a career firefighter because of all the 'extras', training, meetings, civil functions, ect. Either way, I would never give up a second of either job. It's a way of life, not only for me, but for my wife & kids as well.
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Been there, did that for years on a small rural department before we even had SCBAs. We operated with what we had on when the whistle blew, plus a helmet and coat (maybe). But NEVER crocs.😂 Be safe.
I’m a student studying engineering, that means I am pretty busy with school and it takes a majority of my time, but I’d also really like to do this at the same time. What is the schedule like? Is it flexible and something I can work around schooling with?
I am a full-time engineering student and work 25-35 hours a week at an internship and still have openings almost every day where I can answer calls. My employer is also lenient about leaving work during calls if there are any, which is nice.
Hey man loved the video, just a quick question for you and your opinion as well. I'm currently enrolled in college right now, and will likely be attending law school in the near future. Can you balance college life on top of being a volunteer? Or do you see it as more of a full time commitment that college life would not really pair well with?
I believe it can be balanced pretty well. Myself personally I have to balance school with the fire department. I believe that you can get involved right now and just let the department know what your plans are. I wish you the best with all your endeavors!
I have my first interview tomorrow, any important tips? I have no experience with anything firefighting related but its somthing I really want to learn.
An important tip I would give is to stay positive and open to what the department you are interested in has to say. Try your hardest and you will do great. Best of luck to you!
@@joehaas4636 thanks, they loved my portfolio I brought in and said they would have hired me right then and there but I don't have any medical knowledge and 80% of that stations calls where medical, so they where super nice and gave me numbers of different places I can contact to get my emt and told me to keep in touch so once I get my emt they can look further into hiring me.😁
That house at 2:30 is basically what we call "a loser"...can't be saved and too dangerous to enter. I see flames through the basement windows which means the ground floor is compromised and there is nothing to save on the 2nd floor. Good chance of everything (including you) ending up in the basement under a couple ton of burning rubble. Fight it from the front yard and try to save the foundation (firefighter joke). When I was in training, we were ask which buildings in our area were worth risking your life to save and the ONLY correct answer was "NONE".
Is volunteer firefighting same in america as is greece volunteer firefighting actually helps you alot entering the career firefighters like if u do like 1 or 2 years service
I don’t know exactly how it is in Greece, but working as a firefighter in the States is definitely seen as a great service to your community by most people, and definitely shows you have skills and qualities that will help you secure jobs if have previously done work as a firefighter.
You’re videos are so well made I’m surprised that you don’t have way more subs! It’s my dream to become a firefighter, I’m 14 now. What should I start doing to prepare?
Thank you so much I really appreciate it! What you could start doing now is start physically getting in shape start working out a little bit and see if your local department has any way that you can get involved with them.
Hey man quick question. How hard is it to become a volunteer if you don't have certifications yet? Could I take classes at the same time as volunteering or do I need my certifications before applying?
It depends on the department in your area. Most accept applications without any certifications and they will get you into classes as soon as possible. Most departments are in need of volunteers and will be more than happy to take you on. Stop by your local department or give them a call I’m sure they will be glad to get you involved.
@@joehaas4636 Good stuff man. I'll try it out after this coronavirus lockdown. Is there anything you reccommend a rookie or noobie does on their first days or weeks?
@What Just do what the senior guys tell you and when you do get through class don’t think that you know it all, because in the fire service there is always something to learn.
@@icetea_isgood How did it go for you? Hopefully well! Soon to join my local volunteer department so just surfing through volunteer content on youtube and seen your comment. :)
Hey! I am currently a pre-med in college looking for some volunteering/ "extracurriculars" for my med school application that I would be genuinely passionate about. Just wanted to see if anyone else has considered this avenue, and if so, what was your experience? Thank you!
The culture in my department is that we train hard so that we are prepared for almost anything that we might be called upon. We work very closely with our neighboring departments because either they need us for mutual aid or we need them. So we keep the relationships close and try to train with them frequently.
I did my training while was in high school. You just have to be able to manage both school and going to night classes three or more nights a week and a few Saturdays.
Probably 18 to actually do any firefighting for legal reasons. A lot of rural communities have 16 and 17 year olds on the department but usually keep them out of the working fires.
Always. Get up at 5:30 to work in a factory all day, come home and watch some TV, get to bed at 10:30, alarm goes off at 12:30 and you spend the night at the fire scene, then go to work again.
So basically it's just like every other job I've wanted I have to be the bitch boy to all the old and "more experienced" "real firefighters" and only go out on calls when they have nobody else to help and then after 40 years maybe I'll have gained enough respect to be seen as an equal and not get shit on and demoralized everyday at work. Yup sounds great
