i love the Los Angeles City fire Department. what they do they are good at. plus a reliable red engine company helps especially one made by seagrave fire apparatus or pierce fire apparatus manufacturing.
Had to be one of the better videos I've seen on here. Good job to the guys and to the editor of the video. Looks like LAFD is a well oiled machine. Nice job!
Where the heck are your SCBA's. I'm a volunteer firefighter and I at least know you should have your SCBAs on when you have this much smoke, also why didn't you park on the bottom and block at least one lane of traffic (safety purposes?) don't you fight a fire from the bottom up?
@mooshannunziello in Los Aneles, SCBAs are not used for grass fires or wild fires (called brush fires in this urban setting). The rig did block traffic and create scene safety, while a Two truck did the same on the Freeway below. In this case, fire attack was initiated both below and above, in order to effect structure protection (structures not seen in the video). The fire address was on a side road, so no access to the "bottom."
Amateurs at best in this video. No need for those stupid goggles, Forest Service firefighters wear sunglasses when fighting fires.... and they fight fire all the time. The guy with the nozzle at the start was doing no good wetting the guardrail LOL. Also why park above the fire???? Good way to get killed. Also why would they have the nozzles flow at such a narrow pattern? Best to make it more of a wider pattern. These guys need to learn a few more things before they go out next time.
@viewsonic362 you seem fairly critical. Perhaps you'd like to be a Fire Chief someplace? Thanks for your comments, but know that your impressions are limited in scope and knowledge. I think your last sentence should be read into a mirror prior to your next post! Good luck.
@viewsonic362 Your suggestions in action.... Instead of parking above it, they park on the shoulder of the highway and soon notice that they are now inches from being hit by hundreds of cars and that they cant drop a supply line because last time i checked, there are no hydrants in the middle of a highway. Second, wide nozzle means smother..narrow means drown. Grass can flare up easily so you soak it the first time so that it doesnt have the chance.
@viewsonic362 most people dont wear goggles i am a vol.firefighter and we dont wear them most the time we dont even bunk out but this is la fire dept they may have to wear them for protocall if hey dont and there eye gets burned the city wont pay the med bill because the person didnt follow rules
@viewsonic362 Let me get this straight, your "incident critique" is negative because some of the Firefighters were wearing safety goggles?? Wow, some supervisor you are! Last time I checked, LAFD also "fights fire all the time." As to parking above, were you concerned about that grass fire getting into a draw and making a run up that 5 foot slope??? There was better access, less hazards (distracted LA drivers), and a water supply.
@viewsonic362 As to "wetting the guardrail," it's called establishing an anchor point. He's not actually spraying the guardrail, he's spraying the grass where it meets the pavement. By using more of a straight stream, the soil is disrupted and better penetrated. I don't work for LAFD, but it looks like those guys did a fine job. I suggest you learn a few things yourself, or get some "real" experience before you start pointing fingers at others.
@knightsaber67 SCBAs are being used more and more outside of structures. The LAFD for example is requiring firefighters to wear them for auto fires. SCBAs are not worn in wildfire situations, as they hinder rapid movement, are only good for 20 minutes (or less), and might be challenging to replace (air bottles) in the open.
@firetruck512 Actually, fireground operations at a wildland/brush fire are quite different. When dealing with a grass fire, what you see in this video is a good example. When dealing with wildland incidents, a greater number of resources, air operations, and increased command presence would be in place.
@TheRobert2254 LA City Fire and LA County Fire work together often, but typically when either an incident crosses the border between City and County, or when a specific request is made for specific resources (as in a mutual aid request). The bottom line regarding all of this is money (as in who pays for what?).
I can see that the yellow helmets are firefighters and the red helmets are for I'm guessing Lieutenants or Captains, whichever is in command of the company. What's the pink helmet for?
@Himdarling44 The Los Angeles Fire Department does not use the rank of Lieutenant. All company commanders are Captains (two ranks within). Captains wear orange helmets. Captains who expose their Orange helmets to the sun for protracted periods wear pink helmets. This Captain has since promoted and is a Battalion Commander. His helmet is now white.
@wallzac13 Doesn't hurt if the hose gets used alot. If the hose rarely ever gets used, it's better to let it dry and then put it back on the truck. Also a side note, I don't know about LAFD but most every Fire Department in the country barely has enough hose to put on the truck let alone have dry and wet hose to swap out. Our hose gets sprayed down and put on the truck wet cause we don't want to take the company out of service for too long. Only gets truly scrubbed down once a year at testing.
@Himdarling44 thanks for the reply, i know over here (australia) we mainly use canvas hose and if that stored wet it is useless in a couple of days, so we take the wet hose back to the station and then re-stock the truck with dry stuff
@wallzac13 Hose used for fire suppression will not suffer ill effects if stored wet for a reasonable period of time. In Los Angeles, as in many cities, the fire company must go back into service as quickly as possible. Because of the generally good weather in California, fire companies have the luxury of being able to wash/clean hose at an incident (with exceptions) and then to have it not only ready for the next run, but in the best possible condition. Hose is replaced when back in quarters.
@wallzac13 Hose used for fire suppression will not suffer ill effects if stored wet for a reasonable period of time. In Los Angeles, as in many cities, the fire company must go back into service as quickly as possible. Because of the generally good weather in California, fire companies have the luxury of being able to wash/clean hose at an incident (with exceptions) and then to have it not only ready for the next run, but in the best possible condition.
@nate12344 to clean all the fire residue off (i.e. smoke damage, mud, whatever else) so it doesnt build up and catch fire on the following runs or deteriorate the hose
@nate12344 As noted, to ensure all equipment on the apparatus is assignment-ready. All LAFD resources go back into service as they depart the scene of an incident.
@1stresponder1 - Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) tow trucks respond to incidents along LA and Orange County freeways; usually assist drivers of disabled vehicles (out of gas, flat tires, etc.), but also show up at traffic collisions and other incidents. They help the CHP block traffic lanes so that emergency crews can work safely (w/o getting run over by gawkers). Funded by vehicle license fees in the local area. This truck was either in the area or was dispatched to the incident scene.
@1stresponder1 the truck was dispatched! If you listen to the radio when they are responding at about 1:27 you can here the assignment attached to this incident. They sent 2 task force companies to the assignment.
@mbc2915 responding with "unknown" does not = no reason. It could have been a cigarette. It could have been an act of arson (unlikely). It could have been the sun shining through a piece of broken glass creating heat impact on leaves, resulting in ignition. But... in this case, the cause is "unknown."
seemed pretty windy at the time this couldve been dangerous if not put out sooner great job on E76s part on noticing it and dealing with it! great vid as well!
@Thull3606 Remember who these guys are. LAFD. CAFS is a joke. We used it here in Oregon at my last Dept. We like using the the in line eductor or foam mix. I am just one person and thats my opinion.
CAFS is a joke?! HAHAHA!!! Do you actually have any proof? I have proof that it works, it's called being called in mutual-aid to a dwelling because the companies there couldn't get the fire under control. We come in, take the back, and the fire's under control in a few minutes because of CAFS....in my experience, people only hate it because they don't understand it.
@Rofocowboy84 CAFS has multiple benefits, but is not appropriate in every situation, notably a hot fire. Foam doesn't allow for proper cooling of the hoseline, and there are documented cases of FF LODD due to CAFS lines failing. In addition, CAFS can interfere with arson investigations, due to the introduction of foam. A capable IC will determine if and when CAFS should be used.
@Thull3606 Not so. A grass or wildfire is not a good candidate for CAFS during initial suppression. Note that once the main body of fire was extinguished, CAFS was used on the wood pylons adjacent to the FWY. Cold trailing requires careful attention to detail, and CAFS, while an excellent support tool, needs to be applied with care.
@406314 I was sitting in the Captain's office discussing a drill, when both of us noticed what we thought was fog or haze outside the window. We opened the door and the side of the 101 was ablaze. So, a still alarm...
@yehyehsoilwell These days, the only real issue regarding the top manufacturers of fire apparatus is cost. While KME had a poor reputation in the past, they are clearly producing quality apparatus these days. The LAFD has created its own specification and KME has followed it very closely. As such, the new KME apparatus being delivered to Task Force houses include the best elements of Seagrave, Pierce, and KME equipment. These rigs will look nothing like the LAcFD or OCFA rigs. lafd.org has pics!
very nicely done. i more of a county guy and we do things a little different but when they were putting the hose back on the truck was that the hose they cleaned or did they put fresh hose in the cross lays and hose bed? stay safe out there
@MrJakemoffitt Yes - the LAFD uses foam in a variety of situations. Light water (even adding soap detergent) proves to be a very useful retardant for certain combustibles.
@armycadetforcelol On this incident, the assignment included one task force, three engines, two rescue ambulances, one EMS captain, and one Battalion Commander.
The rating system is still used. Los Angeles just hasn't used it. Meaning, they have chosen not to be rated for many years. With 100+ stations and many helicopters and so many resources, does it really matter? You think all the Class 1 department state wide, together could have put out the First Interstate fire? The Class one rating means nothing. Show me the class one departments in the state and tell me how many can put out a fire in their own largest building? None.
@Mikyz12 Actually, the rating system isn't for fire agencies - its related to the insurance ratings for the city. And, for larger cities, that can mean a lot of money saved. The us of Class 1 relative to the pride of a department is obvious, but the underlying message is public safety and insurance rates.
@LAFD027 Okay, tell me the last time Los Angeles got rated? Who and when was it done? The last time it was done, they were listed as Class 1. That was the last time. You will be surprised when the last rating was done. You probably weren't;t even born then.
@Mikyz12 The LAFD initially earned its ISO Class 1 in 1947. It nearly lost it in 1956, and Ch Hibbard was put in charge of bringing the dept up to snuff. In July 1964, Class 1 rating was again awarded, and LAFD continued to support Class 1 reviews until 1997. Some rigs were delivered with Class 1 after that (improperly). NFPA 1710 is more relevant to insurance rates today, and LAFD is technically classified as Class 2, although it does not participate in the rating process.
@LAFD027 That's what I wanted to convey. The rating really means nothing. I have seen small departments with a Class 1 rating, yet they could never put out a fire in their largest building. Each time, an LA City alarm would be needed. Is Beverly Hills Class ?. Anything past the initial assignment requires LA City. So where is the significance to the Class 1 rating? LA City needs no Class rating to prove itself. The action speaks for itself.
@Mikyz12 you my friend have no clue what the ISO class 1 rating is all about it means the lost fire insurance that you can have and a damn good department
ISO still uses the rating system. This is the only method used for the insurance companies to determine what to charge for property insurance regarding fire. This system has been in place since 1909 and is still in place by ISO.
lol, I just looked at the ISO website, and it says Los Angeles is still classified as a Class 1 ISO... Not only that, but 1 of the guys told me from station 37 (UCLA) but, I clearly have no idea, I'm basing it off words. Thats why I was told we had a class 1 on the door XDXD never followed up on that to see what it meant.
they were cleaning the hose off after they used it, you know dragging them through the mud and all, LAFD prides them self on there appearance,that means all of there equipment too.also it a way to make sure none of the equipment was damaged during the incident.and there was some 1" and some 1"1/2, the LAFD uses 50' sticks
EngineCompany67, i'm not sure on the explorers. I think they accept the first few weeks of summer vacation in Los Angeles. I personally love working LACity. And yes, we do have a Class 1 ISO. It is very busy, and the fires get out of hand fast. It's not really the be safe than sorry, it's the "we don't want another huge ass fire on our hands". The more engines, the more water, the sooner we can go home :) after clean-up of course. But no, the LAFD isn't bad. I think its a rush, if you want 1.
Being an explorer with the fire service is a terrific step in the right direction. Take it seriously. Continue your mainstream education, and go to college, even if part-time. Become an EMT, as that is a skill that will never be out of demand and will make getting on the job easier. And finally, be persistent, all while continuing to expand your knowledge, commitment, and physical preparation. Good luck!
This is an awsome video, and i plan on being an Explorer, I'm still waiting to move to L.A. becuase i live in the Bay Area. Anyhow, Are The Explorers Excepting right now?
Actually, it is an extremely faded ORANGE helmet. The ORANGE color is used by Company Commanders, called Captains - on the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
Any perspective.... salary, training, how much work each department gets, is it sort of like comparing lapd with Lasd where as LAPD gets paid more but LASD has more room for promotion? Also how many firefighters on average get cancer or lukemia? Ive been reading the odds are very high when it comes to duty related cancer and toxins passed on to kids that have effects like deformities and learning disabilities? Im just trying to get the facts before I put in my application
Probably best to reply to this offline. The purpose of this channel is to highlight the film "smoke eaters" and the LAFD and its history. Send me a direct message and I'll reply.
Companies must be ready to respond to fires as soon as they clear an incident. Keeping equipment clean and ready for use is essential in a rapid-deployment environment such as Los Angeles. So - yes, they were cleaning hose.
The proximity to Griffith Park, and being less than a half-mile from the origin of the dangerous "Barham" wildfire of March 2007, combined with the heat, humidity, and wind index resulted in a full brush assignment. As the footage shows, however - two engine companies achieved a KD in less than 15 minutes.
In case you haven't noticed, a fire in the hills of LA can progress extremely fast. And something else you probably didn't notice was the big "Class 1" on the engine door. They have that ISO rating for a reason. Don't hate because you wish your little fire dept is still caught up in the 80's. I don't work for LA, dont even live in CA, but it is what it is. LAFD is bad! Period!
@viewsonic362 You are fucking retarded.
542401 1 week ago
Jake Brake sounds amazing on that thing. Q work was good while it was going also!
301whitehall 1 month ago
This guy must be an officer because he aint doin shit
abob52 1 month ago
anybody else notice the huge ass H3 limo at :39
texas9ish 1 month ago
Amazing quality, beautifully well shot, fabulous light ( but then I am from London UK ) fantastic job it looks very, very professional.
telepater 2 months ago
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i love the Los Angeles City fire Department. what they do they are good at. plus a reliable red engine company helps especially one made by seagrave fire apparatus or pierce fire apparatus manufacturing.
bigman10239 2 months ago
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bigman10239 2 months ago
the fun part is getting it out the bad part is putting it all away haha
folcroftfire01 3 months ago
Had to be one of the better videos I've seen on here. Good job to the guys and to the editor of the video. Looks like LAFD is a well oiled machine. Nice job!
firefighterfreak25 3 months ago
is the truck from the company rosenbauer????
TheMrOESTERREICHER 4 months ago
@TheMrOESTERREICHER If you are referring to Engine 76, no it appears to be a Pierce.
JNHstudios 2 months ago
awesome footage makes me think im back at work but I dont work for the LAFD
Zeekstuff 4 months ago
Where the heck are your SCBA's. I'm a volunteer firefighter and I at least know you should have your SCBAs on when you have this much smoke, also why didn't you park on the bottom and block at least one lane of traffic (safety purposes?) don't you fight a fire from the bottom up?
mooshannunziello 5 months ago
@mooshannunziello in Los Aneles, SCBAs are not used for grass fires or wild fires (called brush fires in this urban setting). The rig did block traffic and create scene safety, while a Two truck did the same on the Freeway below. In this case, fire attack was initiated both below and above, in order to effect structure protection (structures not seen in the video). The fire address was on a side road, so no access to the "bottom."
LAFD027 5 months ago
@LAFD027 That's great that a tow truck held traffic to help.
This is excellent footage, regardless of not being a professional camera. :) Very nicely done.
Francesc2000 2 months ago
@mooshannunziello It's Not That Much Smoke Where U Need An SCBA, Aggressive Attack, Old School Style Way Is To Doo It, Now A Little Bit More Yes.
kendallwallace1 4 months ago
@mooshannunziello Hahah that smoke was nothing, why pack up for an outside fire especially a brush fire thats a waste of air
psp310 3 months ago
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WallaCraft 3 months ago
@mooshannunziello Wow yall use scba's for little grass fires yall must have some weak lungs sheesh
HFD97FIRE2 2 months ago
@mooshannunziello I too am a volunteer firefighter and never once have we packed up for a grass fire. Dump fire, house and cars yeah.
bobcats330 1 month ago
@mooshannunziello Shut up. Moron.
brendan129 1 month ago
Looks like they did a fine job.
Viewsonic is a wanna be, these guys did everything right.
MurryKatz 6 months ago
Amateurs at best in this video. No need for those stupid goggles, Forest Service firefighters wear sunglasses when fighting fires.... and they fight fire all the time. The guy with the nozzle at the start was doing no good wetting the guardrail LOL. Also why park above the fire???? Good way to get killed. Also why would they have the nozzles flow at such a narrow pattern? Best to make it more of a wider pattern. These guys need to learn a few more things before they go out next time.
viewsonic362 6 months ago
@viewsonic362 you seem fairly critical. Perhaps you'd like to be a Fire Chief someplace? Thanks for your comments, but know that your impressions are limited in scope and knowledge. I think your last sentence should be read into a mirror prior to your next post! Good luck.
LAFD027 6 months ago
@viewsonic362 Your suggestions in action.... Instead of parking above it, they park on the shoulder of the highway and soon notice that they are now inches from being hit by hundreds of cars and that they cant drop a supply line because last time i checked, there are no hydrants in the middle of a highway. Second, wide nozzle means smother..narrow means drown. Grass can flare up easily so you soak it the first time so that it doesnt have the chance.
AlexNAFD 5 months ago
@viewsonic362 most people dont wear goggles i am a vol.firefighter and we dont wear them most the time we dont even bunk out but this is la fire dept they may have to wear them for protocall if hey dont and there eye gets burned the city wont pay the med bill because the person didnt follow rules
peterbilt37971075 5 months ago
@viewsonic362 Let me get this straight, your "incident critique" is negative because some of the Firefighters were wearing safety goggles?? Wow, some supervisor you are! Last time I checked, LAFD also "fights fire all the time." As to parking above, were you concerned about that grass fire getting into a draw and making a run up that 5 foot slope??? There was better access, less hazards (distracted LA drivers), and a water supply.
SoCalFireMedic 4 months ago
@viewsonic362 As to "wetting the guardrail," it's called establishing an anchor point. He's not actually spraying the guardrail, he's spraying the grass where it meets the pavement. By using more of a straight stream, the soil is disrupted and better penetrated. I don't work for LAFD, but it looks like those guys did a fine job. I suggest you learn a few things yourself, or get some "real" experience before you start pointing fingers at others.
SoCalFireMedic 4 months ago
I tohught you guys sprayed water not foam.
TheKylebuschfan100 6 months ago
What defines a "static alarm'?
ECgod77 6 months ago in playlist Fire
@ECgod77 A "still" alarm is one that is discovered by the company, rather than being dispatched.
LAFD027 6 months ago
Where are the SCBA's on these guys?
knightsaber67 7 months ago
@knightsaber67 Dident really need them, there was plenty of fresh air and most of the smoke got blown away.
RampantFury925 7 months ago
@knightsaber67 SCBAs are being used more and more outside of structures. The LAFD for example is requiring firefighters to wear them for auto fires. SCBAs are not worn in wildfire situations, as they hinder rapid movement, are only good for 20 minutes (or less), and might be challenging to replace (air bottles) in the open.
LAFD027 6 months ago
i would still throw a BA for this. All smoke is bad smoke.
Voss2120 7 months ago
I live in minnesota for now
rocketman5989 7 months ago
thats where im moving too very very very soon when i have the money. either hollywood or miami
rocketman5989 7 months ago
how nice a fire in front of a fire station haha lol =) my elementary school was right up the street from that station
TheFaderFreaks 8 months ago
was this call la co responded to the same call in another youtube video
TheRobert2254 8 months ago in playlist fire trucks
nice video. now i know what firefighters do at a grass/brush fire
firetruck512 9 months ago
@firetruck512 Actually, fireground operations at a wildland/brush fire are quite different. When dealing with a grass fire, what you see in this video is a good example. When dealing with wildland incidents, a greater number of resources, air operations, and increased command presence would be in place.
LAFD027 9 months ago
don't la city la county ever work togather i know la co fire had a tv show in the 70's there's la city fire wasn't in the whole series
TheRobert2254 10 months ago
@TheRobert2254 LA City Fire and LA County Fire work together often, but typically when either an incident crosses the border between City and County, or when a specific request is made for specific resources (as in a mutual aid request). The bottom line regarding all of this is money (as in who pays for what?).
LAFD027 9 months ago
very cool vid, How many units did they send out on that call besides engine 76 ?
nice vid,keep it up :)
FFTeagan 10 months ago
I can see that the yellow helmets are firefighters and the red helmets are for I'm guessing Lieutenants or Captains, whichever is in command of the company. What's the pink helmet for?
Himdarling44 10 months ago
@Himdarling44 The Los Angeles Fire Department does not use the rank of Lieutenant. All company commanders are Captains (two ranks within). Captains wear orange helmets. Captains who expose their Orange helmets to the sun for protracted periods wear pink helmets. This Captain has since promoted and is a Battalion Commander. His helmet is now white.
LAFD027 10 months ago
@LAFD027 Thanks for the info.
Himdarling44 10 months ago
you put wet hose back on the truck?
wallzac13 11 months ago
@wallzac13 Doesn't hurt if the hose gets used alot. If the hose rarely ever gets used, it's better to let it dry and then put it back on the truck. Also a side note, I don't know about LAFD but most every Fire Department in the country barely has enough hose to put on the truck let alone have dry and wet hose to swap out. Our hose gets sprayed down and put on the truck wet cause we don't want to take the company out of service for too long. Only gets truly scrubbed down once a year at testing.
Himdarling44 10 months ago
@Himdarling44 thanks for the reply, i know over here (australia) we mainly use canvas hose and if that stored wet it is useless in a couple of days, so we take the wet hose back to the station and then re-stock the truck with dry stuff
wallzac13 10 months ago
@wallzac13 Hose used for fire suppression will not suffer ill effects if stored wet for a reasonable period of time. In Los Angeles, as in many cities, the fire company must go back into service as quickly as possible. Because of the generally good weather in California, fire companies have the luxury of being able to wash/clean hose at an incident (with exceptions) and then to have it not only ready for the next run, but in the best possible condition. Hose is replaced when back in quarters.
LAFD027 10 months ago
@wallzac13 Hose used for fire suppression will not suffer ill effects if stored wet for a reasonable period of time. In Los Angeles, as in many cities, the fire company must go back into service as quickly as possible. Because of the generally good weather in California, fire companies have the luxury of being able to wash/clean hose at an incident (with exceptions) and then to have it not only ready for the next run, but in the best possible condition.
LAFD027 10 months ago
Great video, nicely done, no commentating to runin the video either like alot of people do.
68Engine68 11 months ago
Not meaning to bash them in any way. But I hate the helmets LAFD uses
granvilledrummer 1 year ago
there's a helmet for the photographer ?!
FloCp3 1 year ago
@FloCp3 the photographer is a uniformed video specialist (civilian) with various certs, etc.
LAFD027 1 year ago
why do you need to wash off the hoses afterwards?
nate12344 1 year ago
@nate12344 to clean all the fire residue off (i.e. smoke damage, mud, whatever else) so it doesnt build up and catch fire on the following runs or deteriorate the hose
kodythepimp01 1 year ago
@nate12344 As noted, to ensure all equipment on the apparatus is assignment-ready. All LAFD resources go back into service as they depart the scene of an incident.
LAFD027 1 year ago 4
beautiful video! what camera did you use
crash60068 1 year ago
@crash60068 A small consumer HD camera from Canon.
LAFD027 1 year ago
just curious why was there a tow truck in the background???
1stresponder1 1 year ago
@1stresponder1 - Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) tow trucks respond to incidents along LA and Orange County freeways; usually assist drivers of disabled vehicles (out of gas, flat tires, etc.), but also show up at traffic collisions and other incidents. They help the CHP block traffic lanes so that emergency crews can work safely (w/o getting run over by gawkers). Funded by vehicle license fees in the local area. This truck was either in the area or was dispatched to the incident scene.
dsramfam 1 year ago
@dsramfam ok thanks
1stresponder1 1 year ago
@1stresponder1 the truck was dispatched! If you listen to the radio when they are responding at about 1:27 you can here the assignment attached to this incident. They sent 2 task force companies to the assignment.
0524cami 1 year ago
@1stresponder1 The tow truck driver stopped and cleared the #4 lane of the FWY to assist the LAFD.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@1stresponder1 This tow truck was just in the area and helped out with traffic control. No CHP on scene.
LAFD027 10 months ago
how did it start
mbc2915 1 year ago
@mbc2915 Unknown, as there was no arson invest.
LAFD027 1 year ago
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mbc2915 1 year ago
@LAFD027 ok but honestly how does a fire start for no reason
mbc2915 1 year ago
@mbc2915 responding with "unknown" does not = no reason. It could have been a cigarette. It could have been an act of arson (unlikely). It could have been the sun shining through a piece of broken glass creating heat impact on leaves, resulting in ignition. But... in this case, the cause is "unknown."
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027 why wasnt traffic stopped
mbc2915 1 year ago
That was cool of the tow truck guy to close off the lane for them.
FanOfZeppelin 1 year ago
a real
World
Class
Fire
Dept
goatopera 1 year ago
Love the sound of the jakebrake, sounds like like our engine!
Rofocowboy84 1 year ago
it was really good...
nirvanagurl1 1 year ago
seemed pretty windy at the time this couldve been dangerous if not put out sooner great job on E76s part on noticing it and dealing with it! great vid as well!
BigD2895 1 year ago
Very good job on the video
hoopdancer417 1 year ago
I have one word for LAFD "C.A.F.S" (compressed air foam system) that fire woulda been out much quicker
Thull3606 1 year ago
@Thull3606 Remember who these guys are. LAFD. CAFS is a joke. We used it here in Oregon at my last Dept. We like using the the in line eductor or foam mix. I am just one person and thats my opinion.
coolsax64 1 year ago
@coolsax64
CAFS is a joke?! HAHAHA!!! Do you actually have any proof? I have proof that it works, it's called being called in mutual-aid to a dwelling because the companies there couldn't get the fire under control. We come in, take the back, and the fire's under control in a few minutes because of CAFS....in my experience, people only hate it because they don't understand it.
Rofocowboy84 1 year ago
@Rofocowboy84 CAFS has multiple benefits, but is not appropriate in every situation, notably a hot fire. Foam doesn't allow for proper cooling of the hoseline, and there are documented cases of FF LODD due to CAFS lines failing. In addition, CAFS can interfere with arson investigations, due to the introduction of foam. A capable IC will determine if and when CAFS should be used.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@Thull3606 uhh dude they did you foam
ryanlovestosnowboard 1 year ago
@Thull3606 Not so. A grass or wildfire is not a good candidate for CAFS during initial suppression. Note that once the main body of fire was extinguished, CAFS was used on the wood pylons adjacent to the FWY. Cold trailing requires careful attention to detail, and CAFS, while an excellent support tool, needs to be applied with care.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027
Not CAFS. I'm pretty sure that was just plain Class A, no compressed air.
FanOfZeppelin 1 year ago
@FanOfZeppelin Absolutely Class A in that specific incident.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@406314 I was sitting in the Captain's office discussing a drill, when both of us noticed what we thought was fog or haze outside the window. We opened the door and the side of the 101 was ablaze. So, a still alarm...
LAFD027 1 year ago
What size hoses?Please respond!
MrBlimpology 1 year ago
@MrBlimpology at 7:59 in the video, they explain what assortment of hose was used. Watch and the numbers will be revealed!
LAFD027 1 year ago
Was the first line pulled a 1'' or a 1 1/2''?
starsairsoft101 1 year ago
Cahuenga Pass Crew...I live up the street from 76, traffic sucks right there.
MisterBaloonHands 1 year ago
Did 76s get a new engine? That looks like one of the new Pierces.
billyfrmhill 1 year ago
@billyfrmhill It is a 2007 (delivered in 2008) Pierce. New KMEs hit the field very soon.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027 KME's?? Ehh, I like the Pierces better!
yehyehsoilwell 1 year ago
@yehyehsoilwell These days, the only real issue regarding the top manufacturers of fire apparatus is cost. While KME had a poor reputation in the past, they are clearly producing quality apparatus these days. The LAFD has created its own specification and KME has followed it very closely. As such, the new KME apparatus being delivered to Task Force houses include the best elements of Seagrave, Pierce, and KME equipment. These rigs will look nothing like the LAcFD or OCFA rigs. lafd.org has pics!
LAFD027 1 year ago
no SCBA'S?
arepepe 1 year ago
@arepepe Breathers are typically used in structure fires - this was a grass fire.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027 oh ok well i dont think grass smoke is good for you.
arepepe 1 year ago
Ummmm. NO! Brush bunnies going Code 4. On the 101 fw,
arbcqueen 1 year ago
very nicely done. i more of a county guy and we do things a little different but when they were putting the hose back on the truck was that the hose they cleaned or did they put fresh hose in the cross lays and hose bed? stay safe out there
ktmdudeone 1 year ago
@ktmdudeone Hose lines washed and reloaded in the field. Too many runs to reload with fresh sections.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027 thanks for the reply i wasn't sure. it does make since to just wash and reload it.
ktmdudeone 1 year ago
good 2 c that towtruck driver stopped and blocked off the lane 2 let the firefighters work in saftey :)
PaulieMac77 1 year ago 9
how many engines do they respond and and then how long was you all on scene
stevetouchdownsmith 1 year ago
ok thanks for explaining that...i didnt really understand his lingo
CHINKZRTHECOOLEST 1 year ago
great footage!
chakie14 1 year ago
6:04. Foam???????
MrJakemoffitt 1 year ago
@MrJakemoffitt Yes - the LAFD uses foam in a variety of situations. Light water (even adding soap detergent) proves to be a very useful retardant for certain combustibles.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027 that motorola sirens sounds like a pa200siren
ericthesoldier 1 year ago
6:20 :)
landgrader6 1 year ago
Does LAFD have water tender's?
coolsax64 1 year ago
@coolsax64 yes - the LAFD does have several tenders.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027 Did the first due engine drop a tail and go to the hydrant up the street? or did he hand stretch that LDH to the hydrant?
tomtoiler 1 year ago
@tomtoiler The first-in engine (L.A. lingo) did a reverse lay to a hydrant up the street.
LAFD027 1 year ago
How many engines were there all together?
armycadetforcelol 1 year ago
@armycadetforcelol On this incident, the assignment included one task force, three engines, two rescue ambulances, one EMS captain, and one Battalion Commander.
LAFD027 1 year ago
Awesome job guys. Keep up the good work.
Countrycowboy2468 1 year ago
Wheres the chp?
baybjules 1 year ago
@baybjules Busy afternoon and the incident was mitigated quickly. They arrived as companies were picking up.
LAFD027 1 year ago
You would think someone would call 911 right? Not in LA.
lastardriver 2 years ago 10
did hook up to a hydrant??
CHINKZRTHECOOLEST 2 years ago
@CHINKZRTHECOOLEST No, they are pumping the water from the truck.
lastardriver 1 year ago
@CHINKZRTHECOOLEST Yes, the first in engine laid a line.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@CHINKZRTHECOOLEST Now, did he have to hand stretch that 4 inch or did another engine drop a tail and go to the hydrant?
coolsax64 1 year ago
@coolsax64 it looks like the other engine hooked up to the hydrant then stretched the line your better off asking LAFD027 i wouldnt know
CHINKZRTHECOOLEST 1 year ago
@CHINKZRTHECOOLEST yes.
LAFD027 1 year ago
The rating system is still used. Los Angeles just hasn't used it. Meaning, they have chosen not to be rated for many years. With 100+ stations and many helicopters and so many resources, does it really matter? You think all the Class 1 department state wide, together could have put out the First Interstate fire? The Class one rating means nothing. Show me the class one departments in the state and tell me how many can put out a fire in their own largest building? None.
Mikyz12 2 years ago 2
@Mikyz12 Actually, the rating system isn't for fire agencies - its related to the insurance ratings for the city. And, for larger cities, that can mean a lot of money saved. The us of Class 1 relative to the pride of a department is obvious, but the underlying message is public safety and insurance rates.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027 Okay, tell me the last time Los Angeles got rated? Who and when was it done? The last time it was done, they were listed as Class 1. That was the last time. You will be surprised when the last rating was done. You probably weren't;t even born then.
Mikyz12 1 year ago
@Mikyz12 The LAFD initially earned its ISO Class 1 in 1947. It nearly lost it in 1956, and Ch Hibbard was put in charge of bringing the dept up to snuff. In July 1964, Class 1 rating was again awarded, and LAFD continued to support Class 1 reviews until 1997. Some rigs were delivered with Class 1 after that (improperly). NFPA 1710 is more relevant to insurance rates today, and LAFD is technically classified as Class 2, although it does not participate in the rating process.
LAFD027 1 year ago
@LAFD027 That's what I wanted to convey. The rating really means nothing. I have seen small departments with a Class 1 rating, yet they could never put out a fire in their largest building. Each time, an LA City alarm would be needed. Is Beverly Hills Class ?. Anything past the initial assignment requires LA City. So where is the significance to the Class 1 rating? LA City needs no Class rating to prove itself. The action speaks for itself.
Mikyz12 1 year ago
@Mikyz12 you my friend have no clue what the ISO class 1 rating is all about it means the lost fire insurance that you can have and a damn good department
bugguy905 1 year ago
why have only the firefighters seen the fire ?
florianosna 2 years ago
nobody called?
DuffusAndDuffy 2 years ago
ISO still uses the rating system. This is the only method used for the insurance companies to determine what to charge for property insurance regarding fire. This system has been in place since 1909 and is still in place by ISO.
YouCallMeSir 2 years ago
flippin hoses, brings back memories,
kgcwhazup 2 years ago
lol, I just looked at the ISO website, and it says Los Angeles is still classified as a Class 1 ISO... Not only that, but 1 of the guys told me from station 37 (UCLA) but, I clearly have no idea, I'm basing it off words. Thats why I was told we had a class 1 on the door XDXD never followed up on that to see what it meant.
EMT667 2 years ago
at 8:25 why were they hosing down the hoses and were those 2inch. hoses or 1.5inch. hoses and were those 25 feet or 50 foot hoses?
starsairsoft101 2 years ago
they were cleaning the hose off after they used it, you know dragging them through the mud and all, LAFD prides them self on there appearance,that means all of there equipment too.also it a way to make sure none of the equipment was damaged during the incident.and there was some 1" and some 1"1/2, the LAFD uses 50' sticks
bygdrew 2 years ago
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starsairsoft101 2 years ago
thanks
starsairsoft101 2 years ago
EngineCompany67, i'm not sure on the explorers. I think they accept the first few weeks of summer vacation in Los Angeles. I personally love working LACity. And yes, we do have a Class 1 ISO. It is very busy, and the fires get out of hand fast. It's not really the be safe than sorry, it's the "we don't want another huge ass fire on our hands". The more engines, the more water, the sooner we can go home :) after clean-up of course. But no, the LAFD isn't bad. I think its a rush, if you want 1.
EMT667 2 years ago
your from the department?
GoLAcityFD 2 years ago
I dont know how many times i have to watch this video, its so awsome XD! Putting it on my Myspace.
yehyehsoilwell 2 years ago 9
wow i really enjoyed this video. thanks for showing this to us!
yakuzafromhiroshima 2 years ago
What adivice can you give to exploers on getting hired?
bigstu08 2 years ago
Being an explorer with the fire service is a terrific step in the right direction. Take it seriously. Continue your mainstream education, and go to college, even if part-time. Become an EMT, as that is a skill that will never be out of demand and will make getting on the job easier. And finally, be persistent, all while continuing to expand your knowledge, commitment, and physical preparation. Good luck!
LAFD027 2 years ago
This is an awsome video, and i plan on being an Explorer, I'm still waiting to move to L.A. becuase i live in the Bay Area. Anyhow, Are The Explorers Excepting right now?
ENGINECOMPANY67 2 years ago 2
What is smoke eaters? a movie/documentery your making?
51ENGINE51 2 years ago
awesome vid
fireman050 2 years ago
is this documentary out yet?? btw great footage!!
jcsoldier2000 2 years ago
Not out yet. Thanks for the comments.
DB
LAFD027 2 years ago
no scba?
KoRn6663 2 years ago
Of course not. It's a grass fire.
LAFD027 2 years ago
I love the LAFD, but i also love all the Fire Depts Around California
OfficialMalikCarter 2 years ago
love it has his goggles on but no web gear or anything else.
upsfire26 2 years ago
No web gear because it isn't a wildfire. It's a grass fire.
LAFD027 2 years ago
awesome
Coasterrider210 2 years ago
wow normally i wood have thiught they wooda jus responded 2 engines nd a batt cheif not an entire task force
CHINKZRTHECOOLEST 2 years ago
is that a pink helmet at 8:53 and if so wat dose it stand for
usmarines911 2 years ago
Actually, it is an extremely faded ORANGE helmet. The ORANGE color is used by Company Commanders, called Captains - on the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
LAFD027 2 years ago
Hey would you recommend LAFD over LACoFD?
Goudaentertainmentxx 2 years ago
From what perspective?
LAFD027 2 years ago
Any perspective.... salary, training, how much work each department gets, is it sort of like comparing lapd with Lasd where as LAPD gets paid more but LASD has more room for promotion? Also how many firefighters on average get cancer or lukemia? Ive been reading the odds are very high when it comes to duty related cancer and toxins passed on to kids that have effects like deformities and learning disabilities? Im just trying to get the facts before I put in my application
Goudaentertainmentxx 2 years ago
Probably best to reply to this offline. The purpose of this channel is to highlight the film "smoke eaters" and the LAFD and its history. Send me a direct message and I'll reply.
LAFD027 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
What is smoke eaters? a movie/documentery your making
51ENGINE51 2 years ago
LAFD! I recommend over county well then if you want that anwser look where your asking lol
GoLAcityFD 2 years ago
wow. u dont even know it but u drove by Rob Dyrdeks od house from rob and big!
drummertazz 2 years ago
really? i love that show lol
GoLAcityFD 2 years ago
why were they watering down the hose towards the end of the video?
were they cleaning the hose?
billy822 2 years ago
Companies must be ready to respond to fires as soon as they clear an incident. Keeping equipment clean and ready for use is essential in a rapid-deployment environment such as Los Angeles. So - yes, they were cleaning hose.
LAFD027 2 years ago
Wow, your highways has alot of tracks!
FederalQsiren 2 years ago
quite the response for a grass fire on the shoulder of the hwy...
firemanjoe911 2 years ago
The proximity to Griffith Park, and being less than a half-mile from the origin of the dangerous "Barham" wildfire of March 2007, combined with the heat, humidity, and wind index resulted in a full brush assignment. As the footage shows, however - two engine companies achieved a KD in less than 15 minutes.
LAFD027 2 years ago
In case you haven't noticed, a fire in the hills of LA can progress extremely fast. And something else you probably didn't notice was the big "Class 1" on the engine door. They have that ISO rating for a reason. Don't hate because you wish your little fire dept is still caught up in the 80's. I don't work for LA, dont even live in CA, but it is what it is. LAFD is bad! Period!
firemedic561 2 years ago
who are you commenting to? and yeah AMEN on that
GoLAcityFD 2 years ago
To that knucklehead that said "quite the response for a grass fire"
firemedic561 2 years ago
eh cant be too hard on him hes canadian ehh haha
GoLAcityFD 2 years ago