@AcyclicEarth Anyone correct me if Im wrong, but I've learned they do use modern mobile radios however they use a telephone style handset instead of a regular microphone so the officer can hear the dispatcher better.
@howwon when we respond on the highway and traffic flows cars are passing by as well. Doesn't matter, rather would be even more dangerous when cars that go 80 to 100 mph all have to slow down to 65 or 70. We let them pass, and as soon as we get into the traffic jam (e.g. caused by MVA) we switch the martin horn on and pass them between two lanes
God, People are so ignorant when it comes to emergency vehicles. What if someone dies when they are on the way to the place they should be? people need to have more respect for other people and emergency vehicles
@bobcats330 its up to the officer, the federal pa300, and on the new rigs, the federal eq2b- both offer siren cycle options, but usually the officer will use manual when he needs it
Happens in the uk ,especialy on the motorway, a friend of mine who was a Sub officer (yeah proper rank, now retired), informed me that even under blue lights a fire engine is not permitted in the outside lane ,(classed and an HGV) and if they needed ot pass vehickes they should return to the inside or middle lane and not stay in the outside (fast) lane of any motorway,. hence why, vehicles overtake fire engines regularly on the motorway.
@mortgagewizard40 they can be in whatever lane they want. its easier to stay in the outside lane so the idiot tourists know where to pull over instead of having em go dif ways when ur in the middle
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hey this is a quick question to all NY firemen....are you guys allowed to force a car out of your way if he/she does not give way? (u know like give that car a nice hit with your truck)
If yes would you show a video of that :D thanks...you guys have my full support FDNY all the way
New law here ( Washington state) = major fine for not pulling over and/or criminal charge for interfering with emergency responders. Add dashcam to record license tags....
that is smart that they got you guys a fire lane like that... i live in chicago area and fire trucks have to push the traffic through the light to keep going... (not really push but get them move somehow).. seemed like that other truck was flying compared to you guys...
that is smart that they got you guys a fire lane like that... i live in chicago area and fire trucks have to push the traffic through the light to keep going... (not really push but get them move somehow)
They drive sooooo slooooow.... That's incredible!!! Sorry guys, but in Germany we put the pedal to the matel ;) 70mph are normal on an emergency it it goes over the autobahn or an highway...!
@nilse1990 das ist dichter Großstadtverkehr, und da wird hier in Deutschland auch niemand mehr als 50-60 fahren, schon gar nicht mit einem 25-Tonnen LKW mit entsprechendem Bremsweg. Also laber bitte nicht so einen Müll! Zudem ist in NYC die Bereitschaft auszuweichen geringer, alle 50Meter eine Kreuzung und die Wachen sind nahe beieinander, wozu also höhere Geschwindigkeit = höheres Risiko.
@Crazyfogfighter Großstadtverkehr auf einer Autobahn?! Ich hoffe, du bist kein Maschinist, sonst gebe es wohle viele Tote... Auf der Autobahn oder B nur 50... Oh man.
Ich fahre jeden Tag mehr als einen Einsatz, mein Lieber! UNd ich glaube, dass ich ein wenig mehr Erfahrung habe als du! Aber ich habe kein Interessen mit jemandem zu diskutieren, der gleich verbal ausfallend wird. Diskussion beendet.
@nilse1990 dein Zitat: "Ihr seid sooo langsam, in Deutschland drücken wir das Gaspedal bis auf die Matte runter" Darauf habe ich mit bezogen, das wir auf der Autobahn die Mühlen auch bis 100 durchtreten und trotzdem noch auf der rechten Spur bleiben müssen ist klar. Darum gehts nicht, sondern um die Aussage davor.
In dem Video ist Stadtverkehr, ein Engine wiegt 25Tonnen und das Speedlimit sind 35mp/h = 50 km/h.
Deine Aussage ließt sich so, als würden wir hier ohne Rücksicht einfach durchballern
@nilse1990 muss Crazyfogfighter schon etwas recht geben: USA allgemein, nud NYC im Speziellen, ist ein ganz andere Pflaster für Einsatzfahrten: für Einsatzfahrzeuge wird meist sehr ungern Platz gemacht, angehalten usw.
Im Video selbst sind rund 6,3km Strecke zu sehen (knapp 3km sind zwischendurch rausgeschnitten), bei der Zeit macht das rund 60km/h, was für NYC alles andere als schlecht ist.
@nilse1990 Kannst gerne selbst in google maps/earth nachschauen: von der 3rd Ave Höhe Luis Munoz Blvd gehts los und dann zur W Fordham Rd. Höhe Landing Rd., das sind schon in Luftlinie 7,5km.
Da geht es in einigen deutschen Städten langsamer zu
As an EMT I realize we are only allowed to go 10mph over the speed limit unless on a hazmat call BUT it's sad the driver is letting the taxi pass him on the freeway! I wouldn't let it happen (if I could speed up and repass him safetly that is)
What the hell? There was nothing closer? And again I go on my knees and thank God I don't live in New York, way too many people and way the fuck too much concrete.
Where I live at, in Philly, firefighters drive at a much hastier pace than this, especially if it's midnight into the early morning hours if they use the highways to respond.
@omfgCantGetaUsername saying that you have never been to the city i live in it people cut the firetrucks off bikers ride infront of them if they go anyfaster they will probably kill them i admit at some parts they could use there foot a little more :)
@TomTheGrom226 Actually, I've been to NYC more than enough, when my sister attended school there I visited her a lot. So, I'm safe to say I know how aggressive the flow of traffic in the city can be. For me, adapting wasn't a problem since I'm from a major city myself we're just smaller. Fire fighters don't always speed here either, just during the night/mid-morning hours when traffic is usually calm on most major streets. I'm not all confused about how they drove like these hick town folks. LOL
@TomTheGrom226 Haha. Lol. It's okay I didn't mean to leave ya speechless there. Speaking of fire trucks, I spotted an Engine this morning riding pass me as I stood at the bus stop on my way home. They responded to a local residence near by with with a few Q's and manual wails at about 25mph no smoke/no fire. If I had a camera to upload it, viewers would've been upset like "GO FASTER!"
Fully loaded, water on board, id hazard a guess at 10-15tons, 55mph would be the fastest "safe" speed the driver would go in built up areas........trucks here in the UK are limited to 55mph (Trucks over 7.5tons, I dont know about Emergency Trucks though)
@ImRatherTall Incase you did not know 1 ton is equal to 2,000 pounds. So 15 tons equals 30,000 and 18 wheeler does not even weigh that much! Trust me London boy firetrucks can go much faster than 65mph. Go back to school.
@photofitrehelper It's not unusual for a standard fire engine to weigh 40,000-45,000 pounds (20 tons+). I have a tower ladder (aerial) at work that weighs 63,000 pounds (31 tons). Don't think a tractor trailer can weigh that much?
@photofitrehelper I'm sure they were going as fast as was deemed safe to. I've done almost 80mph on the freeway in an engine before and still had vehicles pass me and that is in Michigan. NY is full of stupid drivers, hence the bumping of the siren. They do that to help avoid "siren hypnotizing."
Here in Europe it's rigidly forbidden to pass an emergency vehicle. Is it allowed in the USA or are those drivers just idiots? (I mean... you can find idiots everywhere)
@rikens1 das wird von Wehr zu Wehr unterschiedlich gehandhabt. Einerseits meinen die dass es so oder anders mehr auffällt, dann ist es auch bischen die amerikanische Mentalität und ausserdem auch irgendwo die Dringlichkeit des Einsatzes und Stimmung der Leute (ich weiss nur vom CFD dass die alle 58 Sekunden nen Alarm haben, stell dir vor du hörst 24-7 ein konstantes auf und ab der Sirene)
@deadeye22167 ok first off they have a manpower report that shows who is on the engine and there assingment and seat location. other papers can be for information liek what hydrents are oos or building info ..... it is a mad house but they have there way of doing it and I respect them and all firefighters
@jcsii Sorry! That wasn't what I was implying at all. I was talking about all of the drivers cutting in front of the firetruck and what not. I understand how congested bigger cities are, but people could be more considerate.
@dbboing I drive one in a really small town, and about 50% of the time I leave the station with lights and sirens, someone always pulls out or just don't hear me coming. You would be surprised at these people.
The FDNY engines are governed at 55 mph , the cars are going faster because they really don't give a shit if a fire truck is behind them !! I've been behind assholes who are on their cell phone and have given me the Finger when we try to pass them !!
Don't they have a law in NY that says you have to get over to the right lane or on the shoulder of the road when a Fire Truck or Policeman has their siren on? And, what's up with the stupid people crossing the street in front of the truck! Cool video to see what's like to ride in a Fire Truck on call, but how frustrating it must be to deal with stupid people that won't get out of the way!!
@nick1005 They don't do it very much anymore. You either have to know somebody or have to be making a documentary or something to get one. At least that's what I've been able to find.
@Kingy12321 Are you seriously asking this question? Look how steady the camera is. It is not being held in anyone's hand. This means it is mounted. In a fire truck. Who do you think put it there?
@JoeLight46 Changing the siren is safer to alert drivers. You would be amazed at the people that just don't see/hear you coming. Think about all the people that listen to loud music or have ipod's in their ears these days. Short answer-Safer.
@JoeLight46 Because they are required by training to use level 4 siren at cross-sections. The regular siren alone isn't loud enough. It's reason enough to use every siren by regulation, to make sure people KNOW you're coming.
@JoeLight46 because if they just keep it on constant it will be a constant sound flow and people won't know where it's coming from. but if they change the sounds then people will hear the difference and know its around.
@JoeLight46 Because its all computer controlled. all new systems are. the old ones used to be off of a timing gear faster you went the higher the siren but new systems have regular code 3 sirens and the new "ghost busters" to move traffic
@JoeLight46 because the siren will bounce off the buildings and cause hearing loss to civilians on the street if they leave it on too long, so they have to use the manual mode on the siren.
duh, whats up with all these 'youre so slow'' comments? just think about it, its probably a 40 ton (metric)+, it just takes time to accelerate and brake, you have to be carefull
@kevinsilverado because its a foot pedal...yes they can put it on wail or yelp but changing the sounds manual is more effective and funner as an officer
I would go on the inter calm and tell them to get the f*ck out of my Way!
WiredToTheCore 4 days ago
@jharms2000 People in NYC probally do not know how to drive in that city and happy 2012!!!!!
Unionfirecompany2fan 4 weeks ago
I'm curious to, what's up with the phone? Old school radio or something?
AcyclicEarth 3 months ago
@AcyclicEarth Anyone correct me if Im wrong, but I've learned they do use modern mobile radios however they use a telephone style handset instead of a regular microphone so the officer can hear the dispatcher better.
jmcbrid0 3 months ago 2
@AcyclicEarth Also found that it's a Motorola HLN1220(B) handset for use with that Motorola Spectra radio mounted just left of the dash lamp.
jmcbrid0 3 months ago
wha'ts with the phone?
jharms2000 3 months ago
I love how the fire truck is getting passed! Do people know how to drive in NYC?
jharms2000 3 months ago
Who is "in control of" the siren? Is the driver doing it also ?
Medionxtr 3 months ago
@Medionxtr Usually it it the officer running the sirens and E-Alarm. The driver operates the airhorn from a pull wire next to the door.
pafire11 3 months ago
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Medionxtr 3 months ago
this seems like a long response time
jadamalbert 3 months ago
I hate it when a fire truck gets stuck in traffic.
denelson83 4 months ago
at 0:30, did anyone else notice the dumbass that had his left blinker on and went right?
iluvicp89 4 months ago 2
@iluvicp89 I saw him :D
DziennikSzescienny 4 months ago
wtf are they going? Must be one hell of a fire if they are bringing trucks from that far away
soulsurvivor52784 4 months ago
I can't believe all these morons "passing" the firetruck??? What ever happened to "pull to the right and STOP"?
howwon 4 months ago
@howwon when we respond on the highway and traffic flows cars are passing by as well. Doesn't matter, rather would be even more dangerous when cars that go 80 to 100 mph all have to slow down to 65 or 70. We let them pass, and as soon as we get into the traffic jam (e.g. caused by MVA) we switch the martin horn on and pass them between two lanes
EnjoyFirefighting 2 months ago
I think it may be easier to just switch the siren knob to Wail than to just keep pressing the manual button (or foot switch)
VFVFCo68 4 months ago
No Yelp, Federal Q ?? scary
nmfd72 4 months ago
No Yelp, Federal Q ?? scarey
nmfd72 4 months ago
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leocain 5 months ago
Don't just tap it, lean on it a bit. lol
garlic287 5 months ago
This is quite possibly the slowest response I have ever witnessed.
rileyhmt 5 months ago
911 Dispatch: Engine 53, pls return to base, your service is no longer required, building has been reduced to rubble.
Driver: 10-4, we will continue our journey to help clear the jam...
KLMJJJJJ 5 months ago
damn this truck is heavy
Nikola24able 6 months ago
The house wouldve been burned to the
ground
Paytongreno 6 months ago
why do they have a phone inside the truck?
TheFirefighter2000 6 months ago
@TheFirefighter2000 to call the base or the captain.or dispatch
martin199418 6 months ago
God, People are so ignorant when it comes to emergency vehicles. What if someone dies when they are on the way to the place they should be? people need to have more respect for other people and emergency vehicles
T24535 6 months ago
thats new york all the drivers there are horible
madmaxgta 7 months ago
why does fdny not run continuous sirens?
bobcats330 7 months ago
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fresh5951 7 months ago
@bobcats330 its up to the officer, the federal pa300, and on the new rigs, the federal eq2b- both offer siren cycle options, but usually the officer will use manual when he needs it
superbuff861 7 months ago
They should make it ok for the fire trucks to push the car off of the road.
certeric1 7 months ago
turn the siren on, leave it on.
Angerfist2 7 months ago
well wherever people are in the world, if an emergency vehicle needs to pass, they should clear the way...
mortgagewizard40 7 months ago
Happens in the uk ,especialy on the motorway, a friend of mine who was a Sub officer (yeah proper rank, now retired), informed me that even under blue lights a fire engine is not permitted in the outside lane ,(classed and an HGV) and if they needed ot pass vehickes they should return to the inside or middle lane and not stay in the outside (fast) lane of any motorway,. hence why, vehicles overtake fire engines regularly on the motorway.
mortgagewizard40 8 months ago
@mortgagewizard40 they can be in whatever lane they want. its easier to stay in the outside lane so the idiot tourists know where to pull over instead of having em go dif ways when ur in the middle
hockypimp 7 months ago
@hockypimp you're trained to use the middle lane
curlman247 7 months ago
@curlman247 in the city, yes. any where else really no
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wtf, cars are passing a Fire Truck? Where are the cops at??
Here4ass69 8 months ago
wtf, cars are passing a Fire Truck? Where are the cops at?
Here4ass69 8 months ago
fuck man long ass ride..was it a med aid call or a fire?
cabodysnatcher 8 months ago
i believe they went to queens nice vid
dennyregova76 8 months ago
they need to learn how to i am a firefighter its nice when they pull over
ryan893100 8 months ago
teh engine is very loud
The4321meins 8 months ago
what was that emergency vehicle that passed them on the highway on the left?
whitesox1423 8 months ago
@whitesox1423 Mask Service Unit
ayeeyeoooo 8 months ago
This is why the city needs to stop closing house after house. Look at how long this drive was! It was so out of their way.
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GCAP2704 9 months ago
hey this is a quick question to all NY firemen....are you guys allowed to force a car out of your way if he/she does not give way? (u know like give that car a nice hit with your truck)
If yes would you show a video of that :D thanks...you guys have my full support FDNY all the way
VvicsieE78 9 months ago
Didnt they have any units closer?
mariuswwww 9 months ago
4:00 LOL! car passing like the Firetruck is driving slow XD
terance773 9 months ago
when you hear the sirens people it means pull over to the right...
but i love being a firefighter it's soo rewarding
SuperMotocross4 9 months ago
0:54 crossing the road! people are stupid! thumbs up if you think that was stupid.
RS15967 10 months ago 2
fire trucks should come with gps systems
aj420ize 10 months ago
I'd never live in NY
pookie951 10 months ago 2
what a pussy siren
christianwilday 10 months ago
@christianwilday They are Using Manual For Some reason! ??????????????
howudrn 10 months ago
@christianwilday this coming from a pussy
SFP7342 10 months ago
Awsome vid ! Thx !
swissgi 10 months ago
New law here ( Washington state) = major fine for not pulling over and/or criminal charge for interfering with emergency responders. Add dashcam to record license tags....
electroscribe 10 months ago
haha the radio with a phone type mic thats awesome! ....... people r lame not to move it is the law
JettaJ1 10 months ago
What?Did they run out of fire trucks in the south Bronx.Damn that was a long response.
shadowr434 11 months ago
that is smart that they got you guys a fire lane like that... i live in chicago area and fire trucks have to push the traffic through the light to keep going... (not really push but get them move somehow).. seemed like that other truck was flying compared to you guys...
wildwx99 11 months ago
that is smart that they got you guys a fire lane like that... i live in chicago area and fire trucks have to push the traffic through the light to keep going... (not really push but get them move somehow)
wildwx99 11 months ago
Ignorant New Yorkers. Here in Vancouver, we actually pull over for the emergency vehicles.
danbeb 11 months ago
i would like to work for FDNY but i would hate to drive anywhere NYC and PITT have some crazy road systems
nfd09 1 year ago
I have driven engines and ladder trucks back into NYC after service at Seagrave. Their trucks are governed at 55
ahco46127 1 year ago
They drive sooooo slooooow.... That's incredible!!! Sorry guys, but in Germany we put the pedal to the matel ;) 70mph are normal on an emergency it it goes over the autobahn or an highway...!
nilse1990 1 year ago
@nilse1990 das ist dichter Großstadtverkehr, und da wird hier in Deutschland auch niemand mehr als 50-60 fahren, schon gar nicht mit einem 25-Tonnen LKW mit entsprechendem Bremsweg. Also laber bitte nicht so einen Müll! Zudem ist in NYC die Bereitschaft auszuweichen geringer, alle 50Meter eine Kreuzung und die Wachen sind nahe beieinander, wozu also höhere Geschwindigkeit = höheres Risiko.
Crazyfogfighter 1 year ago
@Crazyfogfighter Großstadtverkehr auf einer Autobahn?! Ich hoffe, du bist kein Maschinist, sonst gebe es wohle viele Tote... Auf der Autobahn oder B nur 50... Oh man.
Ich fahre jeden Tag mehr als einen Einsatz, mein Lieber! UNd ich glaube, dass ich ein wenig mehr Erfahrung habe als du! Aber ich habe kein Interessen mit jemandem zu diskutieren, der gleich verbal ausfallend wird. Diskussion beendet.
nilse1990 1 year ago
@nilse1990 dein Zitat: "Ihr seid sooo langsam, in Deutschland drücken wir das Gaspedal bis auf die Matte runter" Darauf habe ich mit bezogen, das wir auf der Autobahn die Mühlen auch bis 100 durchtreten und trotzdem noch auf der rechten Spur bleiben müssen ist klar. Darum gehts nicht, sondern um die Aussage davor.
In dem Video ist Stadtverkehr, ein Engine wiegt 25Tonnen und das Speedlimit sind 35mp/h = 50 km/h.
Deine Aussage ließt sich so, als würden wir hier ohne Rücksicht einfach durchballern
Crazyfogfighter 1 year ago
@nilse1990 muss Crazyfogfighter schon etwas recht geben: USA allgemein, nud NYC im Speziellen, ist ein ganz andere Pflaster für Einsatzfahrten: für Einsatzfahrzeuge wird meist sehr ungern Platz gemacht, angehalten usw.
Im Video selbst sind rund 6,3km Strecke zu sehen (knapp 3km sind zwischendurch rausgeschnitten), bei der Zeit macht das rund 60km/h, was für NYC alles andere als schlecht ist.
EnjoyFirefighting 11 months ago
@nilse1990 Kannst gerne selbst in google maps/earth nachschauen: von der 3rd Ave Höhe Luis Munoz Blvd gehts los und dann zur W Fordham Rd. Höhe Landing Rd., das sind schon in Luftlinie 7,5km.
Da geht es in einigen deutschen Städten langsamer zu
EnjoyFirefighting 11 months ago
As an EMT I realize we are only allowed to go 10mph over the speed limit unless on a hazmat call BUT it's sad the driver is letting the taxi pass him on the freeway! I wouldn't let it happen (if I could speed up and repass him safetly that is)
normandycg60 1 year ago
Was this grocery store run?
LAZYDOFKC 1 year ago
y cant they drive faster?
RedBird1997 1 year ago
@RedBird1997 Its a matter of the weight on the vehicle, and the outcome if someone drove in front of them.
Tr3vaSL3R 1 year ago
sad thing is you cant ride along no more
cfdcaptin1 1 year ago
sounded like he was playin with the siren, hes gotta really get into that horn or the guys are gonna start callin him little toot toot
hallin44 1 year ago
Looks like they were relocating to 43 engine
excap 1 year ago
Verry SILLY driver
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did they ever get to where they were going??
mail4ilo 1 year ago
did they ever get to where they were going?
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Timocop110 5 months ago
people don't know how to pull over to a emergency vehicle
vsiNgh420 1 year ago 65
@vsiNgh420 they dont have to pull over on a highway, it is not mandatory
ks10308 11 months ago
@ks10308 .. they weren't on the highway the entire time.. its illegal to not pullover in NJ & NY
vsiNgh420 11 months ago
@vsiNgh420 many people panic when they see an emergency vehicle behind them
terance773 9 months ago
@vsiNgh420 noo...they kno how to its just that they r all ignorant fucks to the FDNY
joemagliari 6 months ago
@vsiNgh420 Thats NYC drivers for ya gotta love them.
pafire11 3 months ago
What the hell? There was nothing closer? And again I go on my knees and thank God I don't live in New York, way too many people and way the fuck too much concrete.
Blain1971 1 year ago
WHY DON'T THEY HAVE A FIRE LANE ON ALL ROADS??? HE GOT THERE WAYY FASTER!
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pescecrudo95 1 year ago
sounds like they dont have the mode button pressed on the trans. you need 1 more gear homie!!
repomn1 1 year ago
Roads in NYC need to be repainted!
PilotUTA 1 year ago
haha 5:00 disappearing cars
GrootGuy 1 year ago
@GrootGuy lol
HilaryHaylieRocks08 1 year ago
WHY THE HELL ARNT PEOPLE GETTING THE FUCK OUT OF THE WAY? MOTHERFUCKERS PISS ME OFF
vendeta412 1 year ago
Where I live at, in Philly, firefighters drive at a much hastier pace than this, especially if it's midnight into the early morning hours if they use the highways to respond.
omfgCantGetaUsername 1 year ago
@omfgCantGetaUsername saying that you have never been to the city i live in it people cut the firetrucks off bikers ride infront of them if they go anyfaster they will probably kill them i admit at some parts they could use there foot a little more :)
TomTheGrom226 1 year ago
@TomTheGrom226 Actually, I've been to NYC more than enough, when my sister attended school there I visited her a lot. So, I'm safe to say I know how aggressive the flow of traffic in the city can be. For me, adapting wasn't a problem since I'm from a major city myself we're just smaller. Fire fighters don't always speed here either, just during the night/mid-morning hours when traffic is usually calm on most major streets. I'm not all confused about how they drove like these hick town folks. LOL
omfgCantGetaUsername 1 year ago
@omfgCantGetaUsername haha ok uhhmmm no comment. :)
TomTheGrom226 1 year ago
@TomTheGrom226 Haha. Lol. It's okay I didn't mean to leave ya speechless there. Speaking of fire trucks, I spotted an Engine this morning riding pass me as I stood at the bus stop on my way home. They responded to a local residence near by with with a few Q's and manual wails at about 25mph no smoke/no fire. If I had a camera to upload it, viewers would've been upset like "GO FASTER!"
omfgCantGetaUsername 1 year ago
Wow... Thats quite a long way to the scene.....
imranbecks 1 year ago
what is that phone he keeps talking on for?
42pierce 1 year ago
@42pierce dispatch i'm guessing.
winnryautomail 1 year ago
@winnryautomail sweet!
42pierce 1 year ago
Cars were freaking passing you. Why weren't you going fast??
photofitrehelper 1 year ago
@photofitrehelper Water on board stops them from speeding
AnTexSketch 1 year ago
@AnTexSketch Its shouldn't. Any other would speed past you.
photofitrehelper 1 year ago
@photofitrehelper dude it`s a big fuckin truck it can`t go fast
TheNinja1999 1 year ago
@TheNinja1999 DUDE, yeah it can. Have you seen other videos on here? Look how fast they go!
photofitrehelper 1 year ago
@photofitrehelper
How fast do you think they can go?
Fully loaded, water on board, id hazard a guess at 10-15tons, 55mph would be the fastest "safe" speed the driver would go in built up areas........trucks here in the UK are limited to 55mph (Trucks over 7.5tons, I dont know about Emergency Trucks though)
ImRatherTall 1 year ago
@ImRatherTall They do not have water on board. Even if the did it would not weigh over 30,000 pounds dumbass.
photofitrehelper 1 year ago
@photofitrehelper
I dont understand pounds, kilos please?
Im sure there are fire trucks that do! Either way, fire trucks cant top more than 65mph!
ImRatherTall 1 year ago
@ImRatherTall Incase you did not know 1 ton is equal to 2,000 pounds. So 15 tons equals 30,000 and 18 wheeler does not even weigh that much! Trust me London boy firetrucks can go much faster than 65mph. Go back to school.
photofitrehelper 1 year ago
@photofitrehelper
I dont see why you have a problem with me really???
No i didnt know, hence why i ask!
But 18 wheelers can weigh upto and around 45tons!
They may go faster but road safety and limiters restrict it to around 55mph
ImRatherTall 1 year ago
@photofitrehelper It's not unusual for a standard fire engine to weigh 40,000-45,000 pounds (20 tons+). I have a tower ladder (aerial) at work that weighs 63,000 pounds (31 tons). Don't think a tractor trailer can weigh that much?
TravelinMan24 1 year ago
@TravelinMan24 tractor trailers can weigh up to 80,000 lbs in most states
102eng2 1 year ago
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photofitrehelper 1 year ago
@photofitrehelper I'm sure they were going as fast as was deemed safe to. I've done almost 80mph on the freeway in an engine before and still had vehicles pass me and that is in Michigan. NY is full of stupid drivers, hence the bumping of the siren. They do that to help avoid "siren hypnotizing."
Axline09 1 year ago
is that a spectra or syntor x9000
mattsa860 1 year ago
Here in Europe it's rigidly forbidden to pass an emergency vehicle. Is it allowed in the USA or are those drivers just idiots? (I mean... you can find idiots everywhere)
23aztek 1 year ago
warum lassen die trucks immer so rauf und runter und dan kurz und wider lang spielen und nciht normal so hoch runter ??
rikens1 1 year ago
@rikens1 das wird von Wehr zu Wehr unterschiedlich gehandhabt. Einerseits meinen die dass es so oder anders mehr auffällt, dann ist es auch bischen die amerikanische Mentalität und ausserdem auch irgendwo die Dringlichkeit des Einsatzes und Stimmung der Leute (ich weiss nur vom CFD dass die alle 58 Sekunden nen Alarm haben, stell dir vor du hörst 24-7 ein konstantes auf und ab der Sirene)
EnjoyFirefighting 1 year ago
@EnjoyFirefighting aha oke danke.
Naja das wäre schon nervig.
MFG
rikens1 1 year ago
why is the capt. on the phone so much
thecarguy9195 1 year ago
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@thecarguy9195 Answering dispatch and responding to other units. Updating location etc etc.
"Why is there so much paper in FDNY Trucks. It looks like a damn office cubical."
You should see ours then. There needed, it would take to long to explain what all is there and what its for.
pcfd20 1 year ago
wow the sirens dont mean drive faster and merge into the fire lane fricken idiots lol
62FDNY62 1 year ago
@62FDNY62 your talking shit they look liek they are driving faster then they are. respect the poeple who can save your ass when you need them
bugguy905 1 year ago
@bugguy905 how am i talking shit i was talking about civilian drivers i give 100% of my respect to emergency workers especially firefighters.
62FDNY62 1 year ago
Why is there so much paper in FDNY Trucks. It looks like a damn office cubical.
deadeye22167 1 year ago
@deadeye22167 ok first off they have a manpower report that shows who is on the engine and there assingment and seat location. other papers can be for information liek what hydrents are oos or building info ..... it is a mad house but they have there way of doing it and I respect them and all firefighters
bugguy905 1 year ago
And people wonder why emergency vehicles take so long to respond.
dbboing 1 year ago
@dbboing Better than speeding and getting into an accident than not making it at all. ;)
jcsii 1 year ago
@jcsii Sorry! That wasn't what I was implying at all. I was talking about all of the drivers cutting in front of the firetruck and what not. I understand how congested bigger cities are, but people could be more considerate.
dbboing 1 year ago
@dbboing I drive one in a really small town, and about 50% of the time I leave the station with lights and sirens, someone always pulls out or just don't hear me coming. You would be surprised at these people.
jcsii 1 year ago
@jcsii True. Guess I keep imagining a "perfect" world.
dbboing 1 year ago
The FDNY engines are governed at 55 mph , the cars are going faster because they really don't give a shit if a fire truck is behind them !! I've been behind assholes who are on their cell phone and have given me the Finger when we try to pass them !!
vincequelmar 1 year ago
That truck must have a governor on it because it was going pretty damn slow on the freeway.
Rubes2525 1 year ago
Don't they have a law in NY that says you have to get over to the right lane or on the shoulder of the road when a Fire Truck or Policeman has their siren on? And, what's up with the stupid people crossing the street in front of the truck! Cool video to see what's like to ride in a Fire Truck on call, but how frustrating it must be to deal with stupid people that won't get out of the way!!
paloma1214 1 year ago
@paloma1214 thats ny for you
ladder06 1 year ago
like Gobber55555 said they dont have q;s.they use the manual wail.idk why they just dont leave it on wail
PinkyBoi2797 1 year ago
fake q -.-
gurkoworks 1 year ago
question why dont they just get a Q?
Dthorn912 1 year ago
@Dthorn912 FDNY trucks dont have a Q cuz it echo from building to building so they use their horn
Gobber55555 1 year ago
@Dthorn912 Whats a Q
Sabrehockeylw29 1 year ago
@Sabrehockeylw29 look up Q siren and you'll see
Dthorn912 1 year ago
How did you get a ride along with FDNY?
nick1005 1 year ago
@nick1005 They don't do it very much anymore. You either have to know somebody or have to be making a documentary or something to get one. At least that's what I've been able to find.
Himdarling44 1 year ago
thats sad when the ambulance makes it to the scene before the fire truck,pick up the speed lol!!
AJ41069 1 year ago
how do people make these videos when the fdny has a page on their website dedicated to the fact that they DO NOT allow ride alongs?
Kingy12321 1 year ago
@Kingy12321 family/friends
Nastpeh 1 year ago
@Kingy12321 Are you seriously asking this question? Look how steady the camera is. It is not being held in anyone's hand. This means it is mounted. In a fire truck. Who do you think put it there?
DeltaFoxtrotWhiskey3 1 year ago
why cant u just leave the dam siren on instead of playing with it.
JoeLight46 1 year ago 25
@JoeLight46 because if you leave it on it will die down. and the multiple quick beeps are more annoying in the sense to get your attention
hockypimp 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 Changing the siren is safer to alert drivers. You would be amazed at the people that just don't see/hear you coming. Think about all the people that listen to loud music or have ipod's in their ears these days. Short answer-Safer.
jcsii 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 Because they are required by training to use level 4 siren at cross-sections. The regular siren alone isn't loud enough. It's reason enough to use every siren by regulation, to make sure people KNOW you're coming.
mzzzhedison 1 year ago
@JoeLight46
are you really complaining about how the FDNY does things?
m173627 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 because if they just keep it on constant it will be a constant sound flow and people won't know where it's coming from. but if they change the sounds then people will hear the difference and know its around.
gocolts1490 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 So it can be heard better.
b747dude 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 i know FDNY banned the Q because of "noise pollution" problems but that is just damn annoying in this video.
MrBpigz 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 Because that is a Electric Q worked with a footpedal
epiphonelp100g 1 year ago
@epiphonelp100g Thats is not a Electric Q its a pa 300
516dipsetman516 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 Because its all computer controlled. all new systems are. the old ones used to be off of a timing gear faster you went the higher the siren but new systems have regular code 3 sirens and the new "ghost busters" to move traffic
Greatfox118 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 Its a setting, and clearly it still moved people so shut up.
Infantry506th 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 because the siren will bounce off the buildings and cause hearing loss to civilians on the street if they leave it on too long, so they have to use the manual mode on the siren.
calgarykings 1 year ago
@JoeLight46 Hey, shitface, try having these cars move with a single-tone siren, it ain't goin' to happen.
Tr3vaSL3R 1 year ago
This is a long response. Was this an "special call for a unit"
DBR00 1 year ago
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3:14 haha we beat you
joevb4013 1 year ago
3:14 haha we beat you
joevb4013 1 year ago
love the telephone in the engine
casey4christ 1 year ago
@casey4christ That's a Motorola handset for the radio, not a telephone.
obxemt 1 year ago
no Q siren?
Thalathir 1 year ago
duh, whats up with all these 'youre so slow'' comments? just think about it, its probably a 40 ton (metric)+, it just takes time to accelerate and brake, you have to be carefull
Lindholmer5k 1 year ago
Why do they constantly "bump" the electronic siren in NY rather than just turning it on and leaving it on??
kevinsilverado 1 year ago 11
@kevinsilverado because its a foot pedal...yes they can put it on wail or yelp but changing the sounds manual is more effective and funner as an officer