Why did bus driver at 1:05 not stop his bus before blocking the path of the fire appliance? (This scene should have started a little earlier.)
Most drivers are very good at "giving way".
Some do not discover the appliance until the last moment.
Some panic and cannot quickly figure out what is best to do.
In the USA, Black and Mexican women especially have a tendency to panic. They pray and do nothing - seemingly not realizing THEY CAN CONTROL their vehicle.
In my birthplace, Kevelaer, west germany they have fitted bull bars to the front of all the appliances....they are legally allowed to ram you out of they way if you get in the way......and you have to pay for all damage caused to the fire engines because you were in the way...how cool is that!
does anyone have the blues and twos epsiode from eastern fire station in leicestershire if they do post it on here please love to see the episode again
I've been driving fire appliances for about 6 months, and was 22 when I became a driver.....It can get fustrating, but this guy sounds like he needs some anger management! I get cut up all the time, the public swear and mouth off, they dont give a fuck! U got to keep ur cool.
I love Martin horns, and it will be a great idea if we can make the train horns into a hi-lo. But all mechanical sirens are awful, especially the Federal Q, which is the most disgusting siren in the world.
If some people are deaf to the Martin Horn, they will be deaf to Q as well, because the Martin Horn tones are not very high nor very low. When people lose their hearing, they always start from the lowest and the highest, which means when it gets to the point they couldn't hear the Martin Horn, they are very likely not being able to hear Q as well.
inconsiderate assholes! they themselves might require the firebrigade for whatever reason. i totally sympathsise with that driver and understand his anger & fustration.
My heart goes out to ALL Emergency drivers ho are willfully obstructed by IDIOT drivers- Thy should be banned for LIFE; as their actions MAY cost just THAT. I've seen it done myself and its just sickening to see. Take care ALL you Blues and two's- we need you.
was made in 1991 and was on itv. it also showed through the serie a lady firefighter from training to making it on the watch. if i had a hunt at home id still probably find the whole series as i used to record it ahh to be 11 again!!!!
Stress! You are aving a laugh
brendanbutterworth 1 week ago
are have this on video
bigytye 2 years ago
i like the old two tones
djensze 2 years ago
I teach EV driving.
You can approach any intersection driving normally, no lights/siren, and discuss the options and maneuvers and what complications may occur, etc.
No need to impose on others - for NOTHING.
No taking others' right of way.
No disrupting traffic flow.
No causing others to suddenly slow and get rear-ended - it happens.
No causing others to pull over and contact other vehicles or getting a flat tire -it happens.
Observe during REAL runs. Videos can also be helpful.
robertgift 2 years ago
Why did bus driver at 1:05 not stop his bus before blocking the path of the fire appliance? (This scene should have started a little earlier.)
Most drivers are very good at "giving way".
Some do not discover the appliance until the last moment.
Some panic and cannot quickly figure out what is best to do.
In the USA, Black and Mexican women especially have a tendency to panic. They pray and do nothing - seemingly not realizing THEY CAN CONTROL their vehicle.
robertgift 2 years ago
Maybe they know about ridiculous FAKE English practice runs - NO emergencies - just "Joy Rides".
If I knew it was a fake run, I also would not yield.
robertgift 2 years ago
In my birthplace, Kevelaer, west germany they have fitted bull bars to the front of all the appliances....they are legally allowed to ram you out of they way if you get in the way......and you have to pay for all damage caused to the fire engines because you were in the way...how cool is that!
joelwhitaker 2 years ago 2
I worked with Ken years ago at Kingsland, he was a hoot. Way to go Ken. I remember being there when they filmed this program...
Peterfitsnicly 2 years ago
does anyone have the blues and twos epsiode from eastern fire station in leicestershire if they do post it on here please love to see the episode again
col3man 3 years ago
I've been driving fire appliances for about 6 months, and was 22 when I became a driver.....It can get fustrating, but this guy sounds like he needs some anger management! I get cut up all the time, the public swear and mouth off, they dont give a fuck! U got to keep ur cool.
BennyLenny1985 3 years ago
man, get rid of the hi-lo, slap a Q and train horns on the sumbitch truck. forget normal airhorns, i'm telling ya, go straight for train horns.
CTFD13 3 years ago
I love Martin horns, and it will be a great idea if we can make the train horns into a hi-lo. But all mechanical sirens are awful, especially the Federal Q, which is the most disgusting siren in the world.
CDPDPatrolUnit 2 years ago
Q sirens are the BEST.
I rev ours at low speeds so it is not louder than needed.
Or up to full speed and loudest output.
Our electronic sirens are always at full dB output, no matter the frequency.
But I also instantly silence them by pressing the P.A. microphone button.
Use much less electricity and weigh much less.
robertgift 2 years ago
I'm trying to compare Q with Martin Horn, not electronic siren.
CDPDPatrolUnit 2 years ago
I'd love to try a Martins Horn.
Probably not legal by itself in the USA.
Have a collision with a Martins Horn, one may be charged with no RECOGNIZABLE siren.
Small problem: Some people may be deaf to one or both tones.
Mechanical siren and electronic Wail sound all other frequencies.
robertgift 2 years ago
If some people are deaf to the Martin Horn, they will be deaf to Q as well, because the Martin Horn tones are not very high nor very low. When people lose their hearing, they always start from the lowest and the highest, which means when it gets to the point they couldn't hear the Martin Horn, they are very likely not being able to hear Q as well.
CDPDPatrolUnit 2 years ago
Yes.
The Martin(s?) Horns in the middle range is a good feature.
The advantage of the Q or Wail is that it sweeps through ALL frequencies, not just two specific pitches and their partials.
A Q disadvantage is that to be loudest it must be at its highest pitch, which may be beyond one's hearing range.
Also, the higher frequencies are more attenuated in air. 500Hz is best.
We drive never counting on the siren being noticed. (Last night's 2:14 a.m. run I did not sound it even once.)
robertgift 2 years ago
inconsiderate assholes! they themselves might require the firebrigade for whatever reason. i totally sympathsise with that driver and understand his anger & fustration.
eagled96 3 years ago
same here well said
Halifaxtownfan 2 years ago
Fucking right. They shud just barge them out the way
britishleylandcrap 2 years ago
i call upon a change to the law, make it an offence, not just a request to move out the way
internetprotected123 3 years ago
My heart goes out to ALL Emergency drivers ho are willfully obstructed by IDIOT drivers- Thy should be banned for LIFE; as their actions MAY cost just THAT. I've seen it done myself and its just sickening to see. Take care ALL you Blues and two's- we need you.
John Harrison
Flyingwolf46 3 years ago 8
av got this on video
bigytye 3 years ago
the only problem ive got with driving is other cars
007bondspy 3 years ago
you must feel like the king of the road driving one of those, but yeah stressful if some nob is in your way
indigodingobongo 3 years ago
i have the same problem in my town i agree with him
sgtkev 4 years ago
When did the LFB change its siren from Hi-Lo into wail and yelp?
CDPDPatrolUnit 4 years ago
probably 1992 wen the Volvos were introduced?
B251 4 years ago
yes it was
scotlandthebrave012 4 years ago
The why in the Look Ahead I can hear the pneumatic hi-lo siren? The book is published in 1996!
CDPDPatrolUnit 4 years ago
it varies in which station
scotlandthebrave012 4 years ago
got the whole show?
jacobmasta 4 years ago
i have whole episodes but i'm not sure if i have the whole series, wen i find time i will upload bits that mite be of intrest.....
B251 4 years ago
was made in 1991 and was on itv. it also showed through the serie a lady firefighter from training to making it on the watch. if i had a hunt at home id still probably find the whole series as i used to record it ahh to be 11 again!!!!
snoozingphil 4 years ago
cheers 4 that info m8, i have the episodes with the female firefighter.....if u want these uploaded i will try my best....
B251 4 years ago
some people don't give the monkeys about other people, and ignorant drivers don't get very far when they don't give way to emergency vehicles
shiningold 4 years ago
Ridiculous! Thanks for uploading this I've always wanted to see it.
briantwigley 4 years ago
Is FIRE! still on the Discovery Channel?
astonmartin06 4 years ago
na, this was off a recorded tape i got off ebay. this recording is from 1990-91
B251 4 years ago
:O the cheek on some people! How Ignorant not to give way to an Emergency Vehicle!
When was this on?
lonsburn 4 years ago
about 1991, i cant verify this as i didnt watch this series untill now, the appliance is a dennis so early 90's
B251 4 years ago