Question: I've noticed that the LAFD doesn't seem to use suspenders on their pants. Do they wear a more light-weight form of bunker pants that allows them to do this without their pants falling down?
Thanks for the reply. Must be nice having pants that fit you near-perfectly around the waste. Haha. Then again, you're in a big city and I'm in a small town. :P
guys, if your an LAFD firefighter, are you expected to work on the ambulance? Also are you certified to EMT-B or CFR? Just curious as the department I hope to get on is only certified to CFR and their EMT service is separate.
@JMackin88 All firefighters are at least EMTs. And dual function firefighter/paramedics work on the ambulance and on a engine/truck. EMT/FF also will work on BLS ambulances "800 series rescue"
Looks amazing. finally a show that makes people aware of what it's like to be a fireman. And not like the "rescue me" series. Real patients. Real situations. Perfect. Can't wait.
thumbs up if like siren by federal signal, streamlight survivor flashlight, bullard helmet, scott scba, etc, etc, etc, Thumbs up if like be a firefighter!
FDNY and LAFD are 2 of the best companies in the nation. The FDNY lost many of theirs during 9/11. They still fight each day to save lives. The LAFD, each summer are fighting wild fires that could easily burn to NYC if it the fire department wasnt there.
@exfb64 Station 9 is city fire... How do you share a radio with them for your emt job city fire stations have their own boxes and county has their own frequency...
i am currently in the process of getting on the elgibilty list for my towns department and this is the best fire department in the country and the best fire station in LA
"All of the music is from the movie: The Island. The first part is the song called "The Island Awaits You", the second is "Renovation", and the last part is "My Name is Lincoln".
umm do you guys even know how to read it says right there they are the busiest fire fighters in the US yet they don't usually fight fire they help the people in that part of the city.
@xXWETOTALLYRAPEXx not medical calls, station 9 is buisiest with calls period, i work in the area as an emt we share the same radio frequencey, and they are always going off....its crazy shootings at 0500 with 6 pts.
must really be sh*tty for the guys on the engine, spending 4 minutes on scene of a med run.......... I feel bad for the guys on the squad that have to transport.
Phoenix of course with a Sam brown shield. By the way, I do not believe NYFD was ever an ISO rated Class 1 department. In fact they are not even close. Buttom line, live in LA and you have a much greater chance of having your structure saved from a fire, live in NY, you have a much GREATER chance of losing your structure from a fire. The choice of where it is safer to live is obvious. LAFD CLASS 1!
with all due respect and dont get me wrong both are GREAT departments, but i do beleive NY has a great percentage of older dried out buildings then LA does which would account for the fact that they burn more, not to mention fdny has more working fires everyyear then 3 major us cities combined, la being on of them, and leather helmets are not standard issue, morning pride is, leathers are optional and in my opinion much better hten those bicycle helmets that are the alternative, my 02, stay safe
first of all dumbass its FDNY not NYFD and they wear leather helmets because its tradition and they are just as safe as plastic ones and their turnout gear is the same as everyone elses its just a different color, there are hundreds of departments that wear black.
What a wonderful video, showcasing the work our men and women do on the front line of the LAFD.
It is videos like this that really hit the heart of people showing what these heroes do every minute of every day, of every year - putting their lives on the line, and at the end of the day they aren't doing it for the money, but for what it means.
One thing with our heroes, they can be there when you most count on them!
Wonderful choice in music! Great video! FDNY goes to way more fires. Too bad they didn't include some of the fires 9's goes to (we do go to our share on the west coast).
There's a new edited vid for Station 9 on the Station 9 blog. I guess YouTube doesn't allow url links.
If you want current updates and behind the making of Station 9, then e-mail Adelante films to request a link for the newly created Station 9 blog!!!! A final presentation is occurring this week for an interested companyt. So let's hope that it goes thru!!!
the project didnt fall through it was juss on hiatus for a while..adelante film&tv has started a blog on station 9 project since it has been back to life as it will explain if you check it out, they also put up a new edit video on that site called San Julian, itz really great, id recommend anyone who likes this to go check it out and show some support for this project =)
Some of you have no respect for the men and women who risk there lives every day for some or no pay,think about this.Someday you may be in some sort of fire or dieing and guess what,the FD will show up and have to save you and if you don't like them fine but your an ass it you disrespect the FD.
FIREFIGHTERS ROCKS....but Cops are like Monday's....everyone hates them. And besides, god made firefighters so cops would have someone to look up to. Fire, the way you walk, and talk, really sets me off....like a full alarm.......Fire.....come on now...FIRE!!!!
This was an intro made for a proposed firefighter reality show that fell through. I guess us firefighters are just not as cool as cops...seeing that there are hundreds of Cops shows. I guess people would rather be entertained by cops beating the crap out of people than us firefighters helping people. This video is awesome and makes me proud to be a firefighter.
E-mail Adelante Films for updates. I did a few months back. They came close a few times with some major networks. Yet it's been very tough. I've been told that there are reservations about filming in the skid row areas. I haven't e-mailed lately. But you should! Show your support. They'd appreciate it, because they are still working very hard to get this on air!!!!
I read some of LA County Fire guys comments before he removed them. I am sorry but I kind of agree with him. We would not be making a video of a Fire Company that runs Medical jobs all day long. We ranked in the nation "busiest companies top 10" last year when I was on Squad 252 and we see a lot of fire and go on our fair share of jobs like this, but only 3 maybe 4 a day. I don't know, I would not want to do that all day long, guess its a West Coast thing. Stay safe
Sorry, but dont have control on how they rate busy stations. I was once an explorer for the County of Los Angeles Fire Dept. I once too thought like you, LA is just another city in the county. Not until you have been in these guys can you talk smack. Busting balls to each other in the fire house is one thing, but talking smack about something you know nothing about is another.
Dear LAcoFIREguy, I was sitting here and reading your comments. I just think its a shame that one member of a fire dept can bring such discredit to the dept., as you have. I know many members of your dept, that is if you are a LACOFD firefighter, and we all have an equal respect for each other. I have been on the job now for about 5 years, not much time. Most of my time has been at station 9. Great place to work, some of the best people i have ever met work there.
I've worked with 9s several times and its lots of fun down there but also a bunch of great fireman. When they run there which is a lot/ all the time they all handle it well and everyone is there because they want to be there. It is a tough place to be because you run all day and then you wake up so many times after midnight. Hats off to 9s.
Yeah....cool video anyway, except for "rarely fights fires" bummer! They do go to some fires and "non ems runs" (i.e. stuck elevators, auto fires, false alarms, automatic alarms, etc.) They have slowed down a bit...goooood thing!
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If I went through L.A.F.D.'s Fire Academy, graduated with all that training and ended up working at station 9 with 8,000 homeless people in my hood? I would put a bullet in my head! They are not even firemen! We might only run 4,500 calls a year on our Engine LOL, but at least we see a lot more fire! I like going to fires, that is why I became a fireman and went through L.A. County's Fire Academy! If you do not understand that, you are gone! Good luck!
That's the run stats for a quarter? That is the busiest fire house in the nation? Huh, Our Engine 33 is more busy that that! They go out 16 to 17 times a shift, I think there run stats last year was like 6,500 runs. There are companies in FDNY that destroy our call volume, and fight a shit load more fire! I have no idea where they come up with these "Statistics" "The busiest Fire House in the nation" Maybe because they have 5 apparatus in the house and they are counting all their runs together?
If Eng 33 is busier than that god knows how busy Squad 33 is. All day all night. But I can personally attribute to this and say that 9's has been busier than 33's at times. I get the chance to run with both depts and it is 2 complete different worlds.
10 responses a day? lol that aint shit, try like 20-28 medical aids a shift! That what L.A. Cities E9 and T9 stats are. My company does 12 to 14 a day and we are like number 12 in the County......
I've seen station 9 in action, best for learning the ropes on emt/firefighter, my stepmom's dad was la city, he transferred to county, a long time ago
Great to see this video! I did my Paramedic Intership at this station in 1992. Great experiance and even greater people... Great to see some are still there...Thanks!!!
Fire Station 9 runs E9 manned with 4, Engine 209 with 4, Truck 9 with five, Rescue 9 and 209 with two people each that's allot of people in a very small house.
this gets me mad. the bravest firemen and women are trying to make things happen, meanwhile the politicians are walking away and close their eyes. theses dorks wouldnt survive one shift. period!
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How about you shut shut your fucking egotistical alpha male testoterone overloaded mouth and let the video roll..asshole. Oh..lacofire..oh the rival county fuck..seriously..
First off! You are not even on the job with L.A. City or L.A. County, so I am not your rival. Second, when I was 28 years old I already had 8 years on the job with L.A. County. You are a 28 year old want a be poser. Keep testing buddy you might get on somewhere, but a little advice keep your filthy mouth shut when you get on probation! You're attitude would not fly around here let alone L.A. City. Good luck and keep those dumb comments to yourself! These guys run 99.9% medical aids, real fun!
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If you are a woman, which kinda sound like you are then hear this! Women do not belong anywhere near a fire station, fire engine / truck company, or fire scene! Women have no business in the fire service unless they are parked at a desk! It is what it is!!! I want to go home alive in the morning and women compromise that goal at a fire. Not very lady like with that comment you left me, and if you are a guy? LOL you sound like a little bitch!
Sorry I am sexist when it comes to my life. "They know the dangers" ???? Yeah they do and they are selfish and still get on a job they can't do. It is what it is, and I really do not want to fight about it.
You are from Canada? LMFAO do you guys even have a real fire department there? You are a student, not even on the job anywhere! Shut the Fuck up want a be rookie! Study harder pal! BLOCKED!!!!
I know LAcoFireGuy personally he is not a "cancer" and he is a good guy and more of a firefighter than you will ever be! We all Wish he worked here! I agree 100% with him! Why would you want to run medical jobs al day long, and women on the fire department? We do not have any I can think of on the FDNY, because we actually fight fires! Women work for departments that run medical jobs all day long! They can't hack it places like NYC, Chicago, Baltimore, and D.C. you just do not see them!
Yeah you are right! My college degree was in Biology not English! You wish you were American huh? Don't lie, Every body wishes they were American! You are just jealous you live in a cold, snowy shit hole! You can stay in Canada, we do not want anymore illegal aliens!!! I have never met anyone that left the United States to move to Canada. I have met a shit load of French / Canadian idiots that have come into our country legally and illegally! Why do you people come here if you hate us so much?
Funny the only school most canadians are going to for firefighting is an online program done in Texas with a 2 week bootcamp... must be some top firefighters up there eh.. dont talk about a fire dept. you know nothing about, when you are not even a firefighter
Lol, You are right! I wish I would have become a plumber! You are right I am not a firefighter! I am a 3rd generation FIREMAN. People like you make me laugh, thanks!
I am a firefighter/paramedic from Canada, with a degree as well, and I have an immense amount of respect for ALL the emergency services professionals in the WORLD.
Your political argument is extremely biased and misinformed. Canadians do not hate Americans last time I checked we are allies. I personally feel sorry that Americans do not enjoy our superior health, education, financial and social systems. YOU need our resource rich country more than we need yours.
We laugh at the guys who attend that 2 week course in Texas. Why? Because they are the ones WITHOUT the job.
TOMANGLIMISSMART makes a good point about Canada. We have a very long and cold winter. This leads to more structure/house fires because lower income individuals resort to additional space heaters and other methods to heat their homes. Have you ever fought a structure fire in a -65 windchill? I have and it makes you appreciate when seasons change and the temperature raises above 0.
The guy (TOMANGLIMISSMART) works for FDNY. Last time I checked, it gets cold has fuck in NYC! They have units just to thaw out their hoses. I am a Engineer / Paramedic, with a masters in EMS management. I do not remember learning shit about Canada and their resources in my 6 years of college. Government / Economics, Business, or History!!! What the fuck do you have we need? Snow, Mountains, Trees, Idiots, or maybe gay marriage? enlighten me, please!
First off if you read my comments before I have HUGE respect for ALL firefighters. I was also not downplaying your education either just trying to enlighten you that we are highly educated as well and, like you, laugh at that 2 week course. Also, like you, I have pride in my country. We are blessed with resources OIL, beef (Americans consume more Canadian beef then Canadians), power, water, soft wood lumber, non-blood diamonds etc etc. Did I mention OIL? Google alberta tar sands.
We are cool! Just be happy you do not work at station 9 in L.A. City! Fuck running 20 medical aids day. We have 4,600 calls a year on our Engine Company and that is busy enough. The funny thing is we are 4th or 5th in run stats. Our busiest Engine is Company 33 in Lancaster. They average 6,800 a year on their engine alone. We have a Quint and Squad that are pretty busy as well, but 33's schools us on run volume! Their station gets 16,000 calls a year! Our station totals 11,000, big difference!
Wow! Looks like you guys are really busy thats more calls than my hall gets we average 1,200/year. We would probably have more but just go to cardiac arrests for mutual aid no other med calls. Pretty much just strictly fire/rescue for us. Anyways kudos to you and your department the empathy these guys show in the video is a standard all in our profession should follow.
By watching them try to get through the tower. For christ sakes when depts have to lower hiring standards so girls can play too makes it unsafe as fire as hiring practices are concerned.
I think this video is lovely. The part I love the most is the man at 2:07, I love how that man is supporting and praising the fire department, it shows real pride!
Everyone go watch the "Smoke Eaters" trailer. It will show some LAFD fires. That will be an amazing video when done. Just type "smoke eaters" in the search
I was one of the first 30 people hired in my county for Fire/EMS and the first day of orientation the Chief told us we weren't just hired to fight fire or provide EMS were hired to serve the citizens of the county in whatever fashion they needed at the time, even if it meant we were called to get a cat out of a tree. I am sure these guys were told something similar about LA when they got hired. If you aren't there to serve the citizens then you don't belong in the firehouse!!
guys stop nick picking you're not trained just to fight fires. that lil clip inspired even me. To see you picking about who's the busiest saddens me. They never claimed to be the busiest (fire) they are the buisest period. REgardless of call. remember Why you were trained. You guys were trained to fight fires (to save lives) Trained in EMT (to save lives) Train in vehicle and mountain resuce (to save lives) If you were trained to drive a rig and nothing else ..i wouldn't let near me.
We had that same question yesterday, FDNYSQUAD252 and I were talking about it, That would suck to only run medical jobs all day long. Do they not get fire in LA City or something? why does the major make a engine company go on homeless medical jobs all day long, thats not good, Why even be a fireman if you are doing that all watch? I agree that is a west coast thing I guess. I still love my bros back there, just kind feel sorry for them, they are abused!
I hope your kidding about if we get fires in LA. All LAFD firefighters (all ranks) are certified EMTs so why just have them sit around waiting for a fire when they can be out helping the community. If only paramedics were to respond to these homeless calls they would be swamped and overwhelmed, so send out the firefighters. Now back to your fire comment. Los Angeles is subject to wildfires from August to November, plus urban fires in warehouses and apartments.
Busiest Fire station in the nation? running medical aids on homeless is not a fire department, thats medical aid department. Why not just send a ambulance, they do not need a engine with hose and water. Oh well.......Be stoked on being a firefighter and running medical aids all day long, y even go through a fire academy? lol Im sorry seems kinda weird to be all stoked on those run statistics.
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What? I did not understand you're comment! 80% of our calls are medical aids. We run 3,300 of them on my Engine every year, we also go to 1,200 fires, ringing alarms, fuel spills, and so on, But! LAFD station 9? well they run 99,9% bull shit homeless / drugged up medical aids and 0.9% fires. Might as well be on a over sized ambulance with a water pump and some hose on it. I have more time pissing in a urinal then you do fighting fire, or running medical aids, station 9 can have them! BARF CITY
Question: I've noticed that the LAFD doesn't seem to use suspenders on their pants. Do they wear a more light-weight form of bunker pants that allows them to do this without their pants falling down?
abzvinny318 3 months ago
@abzvinny318 our turnout pants are the same, some just choose to cinch the adjustable straps on each side.
LACITYFIRE68 3 months ago
@LACITYFIRE68
Thanks for the reply. Must be nice having pants that fit you near-perfectly around the waste. Haha. Then again, you're in a big city and I'm in a small town. :P
abzvinny318 3 months ago
guys, if your an LAFD firefighter, are you expected to work on the ambulance? Also are you certified to EMT-B or CFR? Just curious as the department I hope to get on is only certified to CFR and their EMT service is separate.
JMackin88 4 months ago
@JMackin88 All firefighters are at least EMTs. And dual function firefighter/paramedics work on the ambulance and on a engine/truck. EMT/FF also will work on BLS ambulances "800 series rescue"
hockeywes5 3 months ago
I hope this goes on air. Hopefully it lives up to Emergency!
en1gine 6 months ago
LAFD FINEST
MultiMrkeys 6 months ago
Inspiring stuff!
fullfirstalarm 10 months ago
There are a few documentaries I would like to see on TV, the Detroit one, as well as the LAFD are among the few. Stay safe out there brothers.
MuziqSoul114 10 months ago 3
Would love to see this!
jonaschic64 10 months ago
Looks amazing. finally a show that makes people aware of what it's like to be a fireman. And not like the "rescue me" series. Real patients. Real situations. Perfect. Can't wait.
boltdidit 10 months ago
Incredible! Nice job
AlexNAFD 11 months ago
That first song sounds like Avatar
anercy1 1 year ago
god bless
LAFDrescue 1 year ago
thumbs up if like siren by federal signal, streamlight survivor flashlight, bullard helmet, scott scba, etc, etc, etc, Thumbs up if like be a firefighter!
fanhi284 1 year ago
so awesome!
cmiranda1234 1 year ago
@EngTWOine
It's called "The island awaits you" by Steve Javlonsky
Fantosonium 1 year ago
whats song is this????
uyl1 1 year ago
@uyl1
Which one? That last one was "My name is Lincoln" from Steve Jablonsky
Fantosonium 1 year ago
Every time I watch this, I get teary. It is about time this gets aired.
AlcatrazT2 1 year ago
It's nice to know, no matter the economic problems, that we have people that WANT to do this kind of profession!!!
drgLACity 1 year ago
FDNY and LAFD are 2 of the best companies in the nation. The FDNY lost many of theirs during 9/11. They still fight each day to save lives. The LAFD, each summer are fighting wild fires that could easily burn to NYC if it the fire department wasnt there.
225gtaivlcpd 1 year ago
Name song??????
sanczoWP 1 year ago
@exfb64 Station 9 is city fire... How do you share a radio with them for your emt job city fire stations have their own boxes and county has their own frequency...
thefourshowflip 1 year ago
The music just pulls this video together! Awesome!!
911caddy 1 year ago
hello , about this movie , it will be on the cinemas?? .
hectorcito19 1 year ago
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noo noo nooo N.Y.F.d is the bset firedepartment in the u.s
Marine7R3 1 year ago
@Marine7R3 no, they suck.
exfb64 1 year ago
i am currently in the process of getting on the elgibilty list for my towns department and this is the best fire department in the country and the best fire station in LA
TheRudy62656 1 year ago
Love it! In my firehouse we have a lot of medical emergencies too... But, time to time we do also have some fire to keep it up xD
Does anyone know the name of music? Think is wonderful!
Greetings from Estoril, Portugal
Keep it going!
goncaloa 2 years ago
just read the vid information:
"All of the music is from the movie: The Island. The first part is the song called "The Island Awaits You", the second is "Renovation", and the last part is "My Name is Lincoln".
be safe
R20rescate 1 year ago
umm do you guys even know how to read it says right there they are the busiest fire fighters in the US yet they don't usually fight fire they help the people in that part of the city.
megatopakage 2 years ago
@megatopakage word!
exfb64 1 year ago
hey!
does anybody know where to watch that film?
greetings from Germany!
timmeoe 2 years ago
Year FIRES they have more medic calls....rescues....accidents,
speedsk8i 2 years ago
LAFD Is Best! ISO CLass 1!
yehyehsoilwell 2 years ago
this video lies
the fdny are the busiest fire dep. in the us they respond to more fires than chicago la and philidelphia departments put together
xXWETOTALLYRAPEXx 2 years ago
@xXWETOTALLYRAPEXx not medical calls, station 9 is buisiest with calls period, i work in the area as an emt we share the same radio frequencey, and they are always going off....its crazy shootings at 0500 with 6 pts.
exfb64 1 year ago
must really be sh*tty for the guys on the engine, spending 4 minutes on scene of a med run.......... I feel bad for the guys on the squad that have to transport.
MedicPat 2 years ago
is this movie out yet? and does any one know of any good firefighter movies/shows out right now or older ones?
sgtmorgo13 2 years ago
get some lafd!!! gotta give them props for what they do day and night and never complain. :)
TheLambo167 2 years ago
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TheLambo167 2 years ago
does a film to this trailer exist or was it just a project?
donotbend 2 years ago 2
No time for cooking and working out! :)
lastardriver 2 years ago
they seem busy cuz they fully man the truck and pump and all the apparatus run seperate eng. pump. truck. als. als2.
santorelli27 2 years ago
STATION 64 WATTS FIRE BUSIER THAN 9
santorelli27 2 years ago
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santorelli27 2 years ago
Haha, 64's, Yeah there Always Out, So is 66's on Slauson.
yehyehsoilwell 2 years ago
task force 64 on structure no time to eat have 66 keep the food warm for us
santorelli27 2 years ago
Hey !! Nice Vid. !!
What´s the name of the soundtrack ??
Greetings from Germany !!
Fire Station Waldniel -> lz-waldniel . de
MajestixMan 2 years ago
I must say on a 10 run night work, this sure kept me motovated........thanks
els2180 2 years ago
Phoenix of course with a Sam brown shield. By the way, I do not believe NYFD was ever an ISO rated Class 1 department. In fact they are not even close. Buttom line, live in LA and you have a much greater chance of having your structure saved from a fire, live in NY, you have a much GREATER chance of losing your structure from a fire. The choice of where it is safer to live is obvious. LAFD CLASS 1!
YouCallMeSir 2 years ago
with all due respect and dont get me wrong both are GREAT departments, but i do beleive NY has a great percentage of older dried out buildings then LA does which would account for the fact that they burn more, not to mention fdny has more working fires everyyear then 3 major us cities combined, la being on of them, and leather helmets are not standard issue, morning pride is, leathers are optional and in my opinion much better hten those bicycle helmets that are the alternative, my 02, stay safe
jmaxwell30 2 years ago
Who cares if NYFD goes to more fires. Any department that wears leather helmets and black turnout gear is obviously 50 years behind everyone else.
YouCallMeSir 2 years ago
What kind of helmet do you use?
And hey, the turn out gear is made the same, who gives a crap about the color?
GreenBlaze75 2 years ago 2
first of all dumbass its FDNY not NYFD and they wear leather helmets because its tradition and they are just as safe as plastic ones and their turnout gear is the same as everyone elses its just a different color, there are hundreds of departments that wear black.
paintballdude518 2 years ago 2
What a wonderful video, showcasing the work our men and women do on the front line of the LAFD.
It is videos like this that really hit the heart of people showing what these heroes do every minute of every day, of every year - putting their lives on the line, and at the end of the day they aren't doing it for the money, but for what it means.
One thing with our heroes, they can be there when you most count on them!
Once again, what a wonderful video!
nswfbhr 2 years ago 5
Wonderful choice in music! Great video! FDNY goes to way more fires. Too bad they didn't include some of the fires 9's goes to (we do go to our share on the west coast).
drgLACity 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
i got the new trailer for this on my channel no this is not spam im just saying look on my channel and i have a cooler trailer just came out in oct09
GoLAcityFD 2 years ago
that was dope, im working on being a fireman like my dad in cali and this video is what ill be working for
24tanman 2 years ago
There's a new edited vid for Station 9 on the Station 9 blog. I guess YouTube doesn't allow url links.
If you want current updates and behind the making of Station 9, then e-mail Adelante films to request a link for the newly created Station 9 blog!!!! A final presentation is occurring this week for an interested companyt. So let's hope that it goes thru!!!
BrendaDylan4ever 2 years ago
the project didnt fall through it was juss on hiatus for a while..adelante film&tv has started a blog on station 9 project since it has been back to life as it will explain if you check it out, they also put up a new edit video on that site called San Julian, itz really great, id recommend anyone who likes this to go check it out and show some support for this project =)
mperalta112 2 years ago
vids like these got me through my explorer academy
JSARNBASKETBALL 2 years ago
Some of you have no respect for the men and women who risk there lives every day for some or no pay,think about this.Someday you may be in some sort of fire or dieing and guess what,the FD will show up and have to save you and if you don't like them fine but your an ass it you disrespect the FD.
TheDan628 2 years ago
Come again???
LAFiregirl 2 years ago
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that was so shit why do you even bother makiing it???????????
Retard DERRRRRRRRRRRRR
boxtetom 2 years ago
am i reading this right...do u think this project is shit bro???
mperalta112 2 years ago
i thought the bussiest fd is in nyc
TheToppstv 2 years ago
Busiest station is station 9 at LAFD. FDNY has the largest municipal department.
pleweb 2 years ago
It IS busy, plewb! Just depends!
LAFiregirl 2 years ago
FIREFIGHTERS ROCKS....but Cops are like Monday's....everyone hates them. And besides, god made firefighters so cops would have someone to look up to. Fire, the way you walk, and talk, really sets me off....like a full alarm.......Fire.....come on now...FIRE!!!!
ScotiaHalifax 2 years ago
This was an intro made for a proposed firefighter reality show that fell through. I guess us firefighters are just not as cool as cops...seeing that there are hundreds of Cops shows. I guess people would rather be entertained by cops beating the crap out of people than us firefighters helping people. This video is awesome and makes me proud to be a firefighter.
ScotiaHalifax 2 years ago
thats not wat cops are they help people too so shut up
hockeyslife95 2 years ago
Actually, it's the location. I've e-mailed Adelante a second time, and Skid Row is still the main concern with networks.
No way are they letting this project die easily. Adelante is very determined to get this on air. So there's still hope.
BrendaDylan4ever 2 years ago
IS the documentary actually out?
TJE4210 2 years ago 2
Nope. We just have this trailer for now....
BrendaDylan4ever 2 years ago
AMAZING VIDEO! I watch this video everytime I need some extra motivation and it definantly helps!
landgrader6 2 years ago
BEYOND COOL! And I'm an LAFD Wife...4 times over....
arbcqueen 2 years ago 3
What song is in the intro?
Beardown502 2 years ago
Copy+Paste from video description...
The first part is the song called "The Island Awaits You", the second is "Renovation", and the last part is "My Name is Lincoln"
colton123FTW123 2 years ago
any info on documentary? I would really like to see it.
colton123FTW123 2 years ago 10
E-mail Adelante Films for updates. I did a few months back. They came close a few times with some major networks. Yet it's been very tough. I've been told that there are reservations about filming in the skid row areas. I haven't e-mailed lately. But you should! Show your support. They'd appreciate it, because they are still working very hard to get this on air!!!!
BrendaDylan4ever 2 years ago 12
sounds good, thanks
colton123FTW123 2 years ago
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Yeah i would love to see this too. Anyone know how we can help or where we can show our support?
Xiceman1266 11 months ago
Good Job
bigbfoot1 2 years ago 3
where can we watch the full documentery?
Sambo8828 2 years ago 5
Where can I find the full documentary of this?
SPFD7 2 years ago
I read some of LA County Fire guys comments before he removed them. I am sorry but I kind of agree with him. We would not be making a video of a Fire Company that runs Medical jobs all day long. We ranked in the nation "busiest companies top 10" last year when I was on Squad 252 and we see a lot of fire and go on our fair share of jobs like this, but only 3 maybe 4 a day. I don't know, I would not want to do that all day long, guess its a West Coast thing. Stay safe
Ralph
House 217 Brooklyn
RalphFDNY4life 2 years ago
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BrendaDylan4ever 2 years ago
LAcoFIREguy, where is this "non-stop" firefighter engine company at, that you work on?
ShuttemDown 2 years ago
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LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
Sorry, but dont have control on how they rate busy stations. I was once an explorer for the County of Los Angeles Fire Dept. I once too thought like you, LA is just another city in the county. Not until you have been in these guys can you talk smack. Busting balls to each other in the fire house is one thing, but talking smack about something you know nothing about is another.
ShuttemDown 2 years ago
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LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
Well, I'm sure your grandfather and father would not be happy to hear you talk about the dept. they worked for for so long. Be safe.
ShuttemDown 2 years ago
You too!
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LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
Dear LAcoFIREguy, I was sitting here and reading your comments. I just think its a shame that one member of a fire dept can bring such discredit to the dept., as you have. I know many members of your dept, that is if you are a LACOFD firefighter, and we all have an equal respect for each other. I have been on the job now for about 5 years, not much time. Most of my time has been at station 9. Great place to work, some of the best people i have ever met work there.
ShuttemDown 2 years ago
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LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
Do someone know where to buy this movie or documentary?
thx for answers
FF84056 2 years ago
One of the Best Videos of Los Angeles Fire Department, amazing!
Good Work
From a Fire Fighter from Germany
FF84056 2 years ago
I've worked with 9s several times and its lots of fun down there but also a bunch of great fireman. When they run there which is a lot/ all the time they all handle it well and everyone is there because they want to be there. It is a tough place to be because you run all day and then you wake up so many times after midnight. Hats off to 9s.
jbmo49 2 years ago
Yeah....cool video anyway, except for "rarely fights fires" bummer! They do go to some fires and "non ems runs" (i.e. stuck elevators, auto fires, false alarms, automatic alarms, etc.) They have slowed down a bit...goooood thing!
drgLACity 2 years ago
You want to meet some badass FF's?
Go to LAFD Fire Station 11.
Guarantee you!
RebelSoldier68 2 years ago
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If I went through L.A.F.D.'s Fire Academy, graduated with all that training and ended up working at station 9 with 8,000 homeless people in my hood? I would put a bullet in my head! They are not even firemen! We might only run 4,500 calls a year on our Engine LOL, but at least we see a lot more fire! I like going to fires, that is why I became a fireman and went through L.A. County's Fire Academy! If you do not understand that, you are gone! Good luck!
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
Believe me,I would want to fight fires also with all that training. No doubt.
RebelSoldier68 2 years ago
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jbmo49 2 years ago
These guys rock! No matter what some rival county fireman says..Takes a true good heart to do what they do,where they do!
Overstated1 2 years ago
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That's the run stats for a quarter? That is the busiest fire house in the nation? Huh, Our Engine 33 is more busy that that! They go out 16 to 17 times a shift, I think there run stats last year was like 6,500 runs. There are companies in FDNY that destroy our call volume, and fight a shit load more fire! I have no idea where they come up with these "Statistics" "The busiest Fire House in the nation" Maybe because they have 5 apparatus in the house and they are counting all their runs together?
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
If Eng 33 is busier than that god knows how busy Squad 33 is. All day all night. But I can personally attribute to this and say that 9's has been busier than 33's at times. I get the chance to run with both depts and it is 2 complete different worlds.
jcreiman 2 years ago
hi. how is it working at these stations. im just curious.
i was looking for station 9 the other day but i couldnt find it and i wanted too get outa there . i was walking. taking pictures.
im taking my fire tech classes right now. but i was just wondering. how much sleep ya get in these stations ..! omg must be none
bucketheadfn 2 years ago
Great documentation of a great department. To answer the question on 11.7 runs, it is a mathematical statistic or an "average" of runs per day.
allsteer40 2 years ago
I can just say: WOW 5*
Eschersheim2444 2 years ago
nice man
but how do they can have 11.7 runs?
you have 11 or 12?
martRosmalen 2 years ago
is this out on tv or is it now i want dvd´s something more on youtube this is amazing
brettslawnservice 2 years ago
what does he say at :47 ? it sounds like he says 'thats NYC" and whats it mean?
gangbanginfolife09 2 years ago
He says "the IC". Incident Commander.
mchldvn 2 years ago
oh okay cool thanks
gangbanginfolife09 2 years ago
Soto IC. going off of the streets mentioned there was probably a fire in Batt 7 possibly in 2's first in.
jcreiman 2 years ago
I work for Toronto Fire Services, P332, 15 minium calls for a 24 hr shift... around 5000 runs a year!!!!!
But Fire is Fire.
Stay Safe
R115 2 years ago 2
10 responses a day? lol that aint shit, try like 20-28 medical aids a shift! That what L.A. Cities E9 and T9 stats are. My company does 12 to 14 a day and we are like number 12 in the County......
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
i love this video so much. i hope this goes on TV
swisscowswiss 2 years ago 2
I've seen station 9 in action, best for learning the ropes on emt/firefighter, my stepmom's dad was la city, he transferred to county, a long time ago
rockguitarist101 2 years ago
Great to see this video! I did my Paramedic Intership at this station in 1992. Great experiance and even greater people... Great to see some are still there...Thanks!!!
mebie8 2 years ago
Fire Station 9 runs E9 manned with 4, Engine 209 with 4, Truck 9 with five, Rescue 9 and 209 with two people each that's allot of people in a very small house.
Monrovia1 2 years ago
That's the house that never sleeps
TedGreene 2 years ago 4
this gets me mad. the bravest firemen and women are trying to make things happen, meanwhile the politicians are walking away and close their eyes. theses dorks wouldnt survive one shift. period!
dawson8304 2 years ago
Over 10, by sun up.. try over 40 a day
Beardown502 2 years ago
Thank you for posting the songs!
CaribaBeba 2 years ago
Run Stats during the months of July, August & September 2008
Engine 209 - 14.0 Responses per day
Engine 9 - 11.7 Responses per day
Truck 9 - 5.3 Responses per day
Rescue 9 - 10.7 Responses per day
Rescue 209 - 9.6 Responses per day
hockeywes5 2 years ago
where did you get the stats on that?
jcreiman 2 years ago
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LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
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How about you shut shut your fucking egotistical alpha male testoterone overloaded mouth and let the video roll..asshole. Oh..lacofire..oh the rival county fuck..seriously..
Overstated1 2 years ago
First off! You are not even on the job with L.A. City or L.A. County, so I am not your rival. Second, when I was 28 years old I already had 8 years on the job with L.A. County. You are a 28 year old want a be poser. Keep testing buddy you might get on somewhere, but a little advice keep your filthy mouth shut when you get on probation! You're attitude would not fly around here let alone L.A. City. Good luck and keep those dumb comments to yourself! These guys run 99.9% medical aids, real fun!
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
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If you are a woman, which kinda sound like you are then hear this! Women do not belong anywhere near a fire station, fire engine / truck company, or fire scene! Women have no business in the fire service unless they are parked at a desk! It is what it is!!! I want to go home alive in the morning and women compromise that goal at a fire. Not very lady like with that comment you left me, and if you are a guy? LOL you sound like a little bitch!
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
thats kinda sexist, if women wanna join, let them, they know what the dangers are just like men and theres nohing that says they cant do it
worldwarcal 2 years ago
Sorry I am sexist when it comes to my life. "They know the dangers" ???? Yeah they do and they are selfish and still get on a job they can't do. It is what it is, and I really do not want to fight about it.
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
How the hell do you know what they can or can't do?
People like you are the cancer which plagues all FD's.
nomofica0 2 years ago
You are from Canada? LMFAO do you guys even have a real fire department there? You are a student, not even on the job anywhere! Shut the Fuck up want a be rookie! Study harder pal! BLOCKED!!!!
TOMANGLIMISSMART 2 years ago
I know LAcoFireGuy personally he is not a "cancer" and he is a good guy and more of a firefighter than you will ever be! We all Wish he worked here! I agree 100% with him! Why would you want to run medical jobs al day long, and women on the fire department? We do not have any I can think of on the FDNY, because we actually fight fires! Women work for departments that run medical jobs all day long! They can't hack it places like NYC, Chicago, Baltimore, and D.C. you just do not see them!
TOMANGLIMISSMART 2 years ago 3
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Stereotypical ignorant American...
Looks like -you- should have studied harder back in high school English.
nomofica0 2 years ago
Yeah you are right! My college degree was in Biology not English! You wish you were American huh? Don't lie, Every body wishes they were American! You are just jealous you live in a cold, snowy shit hole! You can stay in Canada, we do not want anymore illegal aliens!!! I have never met anyone that left the United States to move to Canada. I have met a shit load of French / Canadian idiots that have come into our country legally and illegally! Why do you people come here if you hate us so much?
TOMANGLIMISSMART 2 years ago
Funny the only school most canadians are going to for firefighting is an online program done in Texas with a 2 week bootcamp... must be some top firefighters up there eh.. dont talk about a fire dept. you know nothing about, when you are not even a firefighter
engine1fireboy 2 years ago
Lol, You are right! I wish I would have become a plumber! You are right I am not a firefighter! I am a 3rd generation FIREMAN. People like you make me laugh, thanks!
TOMANGLIMISSMART 2 years ago
I am a firefighter/paramedic from Canada, with a degree as well, and I have an immense amount of respect for ALL the emergency services professionals in the WORLD.
Your political argument is extremely biased and misinformed. Canadians do not hate Americans last time I checked we are allies. I personally feel sorry that Americans do not enjoy our superior health, education, financial and social systems. YOU need our resource rich country more than we need yours.
cguids37 2 years ago
We laugh at the guys who attend that 2 week course in Texas. Why? Because they are the ones WITHOUT the job.
TOMANGLIMISSMART makes a good point about Canada. We have a very long and cold winter. This leads to more structure/house fires because lower income individuals resort to additional space heaters and other methods to heat their homes. Have you ever fought a structure fire in a -65 windchill? I have and it makes you appreciate when seasons change and the temperature raises above 0.
cguids37 2 years ago
The guy (TOMANGLIMISSMART) works for FDNY. Last time I checked, it gets cold has fuck in NYC! They have units just to thaw out their hoses. I am a Engineer / Paramedic, with a masters in EMS management. I do not remember learning shit about Canada and their resources in my 6 years of college. Government / Economics, Business, or History!!! What the fuck do you have we need? Snow, Mountains, Trees, Idiots, or maybe gay marriage? enlighten me, please!
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
First off if you read my comments before I have HUGE respect for ALL firefighters. I was also not downplaying your education either just trying to enlighten you that we are highly educated as well and, like you, laugh at that 2 week course. Also, like you, I have pride in my country. We are blessed with resources OIL, beef (Americans consume more Canadian beef then Canadians), power, water, soft wood lumber, non-blood diamonds etc etc. Did I mention OIL? Google alberta tar sands.
cguids37 2 years ago
We are cool! Just be happy you do not work at station 9 in L.A. City! Fuck running 20 medical aids day. We have 4,600 calls a year on our Engine Company and that is busy enough. The funny thing is we are 4th or 5th in run stats. Our busiest Engine is Company 33 in Lancaster. They average 6,800 a year on their engine alone. We have a Quint and Squad that are pretty busy as well, but 33's schools us on run volume! Their station gets 16,000 calls a year! Our station totals 11,000, big difference!
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
Wow! Looks like you guys are really busy thats more calls than my hall gets we average 1,200/year. We would probably have more but just go to cardiac arrests for mutual aid no other med calls. Pretty much just strictly fire/rescue for us. Anyways kudos to you and your department the empathy these guys show in the video is a standard all in our profession should follow.
cguids37 2 years ago
i know what he is saying is wrong.
but dont call uss like we are all stereotypical and ignorant
bucketheadfn 2 years ago
damn right sir
bucketheadfn 2 years ago
By watching them try to get through the tower. For christ sakes when depts have to lower hiring standards so girls can play too makes it unsafe as fire as hiring practices are concerned.
jcreiman 2 years ago 2
Respect to all Firefighters and Paramedics/EMTs.
RBFF123 2 years ago
My favorite part is 2:08
lacofd101 3 years ago
LAFD Engine 9 is somehting else but check out the nations no.2 busiest station-KENTLAND Station 22, Prince Georges county Maryland.
100% Volunteer.
dkkght 3 years ago
0:51 IS MY FAVORITE PART
LAcoFIREguy 3 years ago
I agree
lacofd101 3 years ago
Yea my favorite part is 2:07. Straight from the mouth of the public. LA's finest the COUNITES finest. =)
Beardown502 2 years ago 5
I think this video is lovely. The part I love the most is the man at 2:07, I love how that man is supporting and praising the fire department, it shows real pride!
UKBenz 3 years ago 6
i love these guys! i could NEVER in one million years do there job! these guys are my heros!
shadddey5 3 years ago
Everyone go watch the "Smoke Eaters" trailer. It will show some LAFD fires. That will be an amazing video when done. Just type "smoke eaters" in the search
Beardown502 3 years ago
I was one of the first 30 people hired in my county for Fire/EMS and the first day of orientation the Chief told us we weren't just hired to fight fire or provide EMS were hired to serve the citizens of the county in whatever fashion they needed at the time, even if it meant we were called to get a cat out of a tree. I am sure these guys were told something similar about LA when they got hired. If you aren't there to serve the citizens then you don't belong in the firehouse!!
dragonslayinemt 3 years ago
Well said! 88% of all calls are EMS anyways...
ucladfclass29 3 years ago
88%...sheesh.... I'd pray for 12% fire....I cant remember the last fire call we went on...damn hoses rot from being stowed all the time....lol
mathiastheok 3 years ago
Nice... 88% EMS. Wish we had that here in Miami.
belzebutt68 2 years ago
guys stop nick picking you're not trained just to fight fires. that lil clip inspired even me. To see you picking about who's the busiest saddens me. They never claimed to be the busiest (fire) they are the buisest period. REgardless of call. remember Why you were trained. You guys were trained to fight fires (to save lives) Trained in EMT (to save lives) Train in vehicle and mountain resuce (to save lives) If you were trained to drive a rig and nothing else ..i wouldn't let near me.
miraget3549 3 years ago
Mayor, not major, sorry typo >:-)
RalphFDNY4life 3 years ago
We had that same question yesterday, FDNYSQUAD252 and I were talking about it, That would suck to only run medical jobs all day long. Do they not get fire in LA City or something? why does the major make a engine company go on homeless medical jobs all day long, thats not good, Why even be a fireman if you are doing that all watch? I agree that is a west coast thing I guess. I still love my bros back there, just kind feel sorry for them, they are abused!
RalphFDNY4life 3 years ago
I hope your kidding about if we get fires in LA. All LAFD firefighters (all ranks) are certified EMTs so why just have them sit around waiting for a fire when they can be out helping the community. If only paramedics were to respond to these homeless calls they would be swamped and overwhelmed, so send out the firefighters. Now back to your fire comment. Los Angeles is subject to wildfires from August to November, plus urban fires in warehouses and apartments.
atlboy82 3 years ago
Busiest Fire station in the nation? running medical aids on homeless is not a fire department, thats medical aid department. Why not just send a ambulance, they do not need a engine with hose and water. Oh well.......Be stoked on being a firefighter and running medical aids all day long, y even go through a fire academy? lol Im sorry seems kinda weird to be all stoked on those run statistics.
LAcoFIREguy 3 years ago
Correct me if Im wrong,but doesn't Engines have medical aids also?
I think all FF's have EMT experience also!
RebelSoldier68 2 years ago
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What? I did not understand you're comment! 80% of our calls are medical aids. We run 3,300 of them on my Engine every year, we also go to 1,200 fires, ringing alarms, fuel spills, and so on, But! LAFD station 9? well they run 99,9% bull shit homeless / drugged up medical aids and 0.9% fires. Might as well be on a over sized ambulance with a water pump and some hose on it. I have more time pissing in a urinal then you do fighting fire, or running medical aids, station 9 can have them! BARF CITY
LAcoFIREguy 2 years ago
have some respect for people, not cool.
shikaku187 2 years ago