Two Fire Trucks Collide in St. Louis

[SupremePeteza]

I guess someone got fired over this one...

(You see what I did there?)

[charlieisgone]

Move bitch.. my fire.

[joseg2143]

Competing fire repo men?

[em4300]

However the order they were dispatched, some take position in front of the building, some in the rear etc. Thats the likely reason they did not take the same route. Depends also regarding water supply from hydrants, which ones to use, how to get to them etc. If all the trucks came in from the same street or same direction, whatever, its gonna get bottled up pretty quick. Anyway.......PERFECT SONG FOR THIS CRAZY ASS VIDEO. THANKS FOR MATCHING THE SONG & VIDEO UP, CLASSIC. STAY SAFE ;)

[em4300]

These trucks were going to the same call from different stations. I'm sure their adrenaline was high cause it was a working fire and they could see the smoke coming from the building. All the FF's had minor injuries cause they were wearing seatbelts, one positive thing. Idk if both trucks were totalled, but if not, it would be months or a year before they were back on the road. On fires, especially in the city, its needed for different trucks to approach the seen from different directions.

[em4300]

This accident, as all others, could have been prevented. Worse yet, these are drivers that go through extensive drivers training. These guys are driving trucks weighing over 60K pounds at higher speeds through city traffic. They know better, they are expected to know better. Yep, he blew the red light. And true, Police, Fire, Ambulance may proceed through a red light going to emergency calls.....but. They have to stop or slow down enough to absolutely gaurentee its safe to proceed.

[FLUFFYGREGORY]

holy shit

[blademcgavin]

WAY TO GO LEROY 

[mmeweb3411]

Shouldnt they be going the same way???

[nuclearthreat545]

LET THE BOYS BE BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kingofkingsbc]

Hello this is the firedepartment we just crashed into the firedepartment can you please send the firedepartment.

never mind but question....

if they are going to the same fire why do they have diffrent routes

[phillyfirefighter]

@kingofkingsbc maybe one of the apparatus was already out on the street. maybe they were responding from different stations. or maybe they were responding to 2 seperate incidents.

[legsbluetrain]

I saw this on TruTV last night.

[bamabunny96]

bahahaha dats funny shit NOT

[Sharkteeth08]

Awesome crash!

[AILDdrums]

im confused on how the ladder kept going, unless he was moving forward still to pull over, idk.

[efdexplr1]

trucks dont just stop like nothing, it takes time to stop a rig like that

[AILDdrums]

no my point was, that the truck going across

that flipped that other truck kept going after

the accident it seems.

Unless the driver was just so disoriented from the accident.

[efdexplr1]

and my point is he has his foot on the brake, a truck that size doesnt stop on a time, he is trying to stop. it takes time.

[AILDdrums]

After he hit the other truck, he was going slow.

It doesn't take him a half mile to stop going fuckin 20 mph.

[efdexplr1]

and he isnt just going to keep driving you dumbass, use your brain, if you honestly think he would keep driving after that, then you arent fit to do this job.

[commandro]

@efdexplr1

he should have considered that when crossing an intersection, next time he'll be plowing through a schoolbus

also fire engines do have good brakes

[efdexplr1]

ever think that he may have been knocked out, its kinda hard to stop if your incapacitated. think before you speak.

[AILDdrums]

What the hell did i say the first time.

"Unless the driver was just so disoriented from the accident. "

[MaKaElectric]

To set the record right, I am in St Louis and was listening to the scanner when this happened. They were both on the way to a first alarm fire. Yes the other truck did stop it just took a second due to the weight. No one was disoriented or hurt in any way, thank God.

[AILDdrums]

good to know, thanks.

[TheHoboGamer]

wow yeah always turn on the alarm

[DrewPhillipDerderian]

Hey yeah, probably both had sirens going, It isn't easy to hear sirens over sirens.

[Finallap]

I know in the town I live in..When there is an emergency vehicle com through the switch the light to red on all sides..That may have been the case here. But if there is a chance they are going to meet at an intersection,they always radio in thet they are approaching that intersection

[DeltaFoxtrotWhiskey3]

No opticoms in St Louis. Also, while radioing ahead sounds like a good idea...neither of these companies was coming from quarters thus neither one would have typically gone thru the same intersection on this call.

This is why you always come to a stop at a red light.

[Xenofreak]

They were both heading towards a fire. Probably hard to hear the other one's sirens while yours is blaring. Still pretty humorous though

[lu562pf]

I live here and I can't remember this one

[imtellinthetruth]

fuck the drunks driving the trucks

[orionthespian]

you are an asshole for putting your retarded music to this video

[wodkasj1]

these fags must have been in a hurry for a calendar photo shoot hahahaha

[keltanentalo]

atleast in finland they can run red lights but careful

[AILDdrums]

you can run lights here too, in my department, we treat them almost like stop signs, but we dont stop, we just go slow through em.

[Finallap]

Looks like the one that overturned ran the red light

[MADHOLDENFAN02]

i would to if i was in a rush

[BostonTrucker]

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I wounder who had the right of way :-)

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[keltanentalo]

what song

[HugeDickNick]

Niggar must have been driving

[IUDOC1954]

I've heard that there is a new device that would prevent these types of collisions called the Eliminator. We found out about it online by google searching for the term "collision control communications". Has anyone else heard of this device? If so, please post info. Thanks!

[woodoo1]

lol

[fireman1999DP]

Just Bad ! for everybody ,the city, fire dept.,firefighters and their families,TAX PAYERS. Just BAD for everybody. Firefighters just want to HELP people in need ,they understand that time is critical in an emergency. Sometimes BAD SH#T HAPPENS TO GOOD PEOPLE! This we all know I'm sure. But, the driver that had the red light he screwed up, he should have slowed down /called on the radio ladder 2 appoaching smith @ main. This could have at least warned the other engine co. of there location.

[mrcheaterson]

Hit and Run!!

[tonythetiger57]

Hey Brian, you are lucky you weren't on this truck and are in Eureka!

[tempman4u]

The big picture is that 8 were injured "wearing seatbelts" and the two trucks never made the house fire.  The driver of the rig that run the red light took 8 firefighters from thier call for service and support for their engine crews.

If they had hit a civilian, the truck is clearly liable and the city pays out big bucks. But since they almost killed 4 of our own, it is just another accident. Suspend the Captain and demote the driver. Send a message.

[FirefighterEMT330902]

is there a reason there is music to this clip, whoever made this is sick.

[medicgal85]

You are wrong. You have to operate with due regard at all times. Emergency or not. You may be able to speed a little and you may be able to pass through red lights... however, if you screw up and hurt someone, your in big trouble.

[r32adt3db]

Kramer must have been driving the rear part.

[xDeMonHuNTAx]

i got dis vid from the news

[AdventureGhoFilms]

Just saw this on news

[techwizzy]

wow i did too thats so wierd i just happen to be on u tube lmao ^^

[fireblades87]

That is why approaching an intersection with a red light, you slow down/stop until you have 'control' of the intersection to prevent horrible accidents like this. Coming from a trained apparatus driver

[trauma1008]

J'espère que le conducteur qui a passé sur le feux rouge perdra son job. Il est un danger public...

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I hope the driver did not stop on the red lights will lose his job.

[redneondot]

They were heading to the same emergency. In an emergency, traffic violations don't count against you.

[trauma1008]

You're wrong. You can be prosecuted for dangerous driving. I'm paramedic and driving teacher.

[gmon40]

as for the soundtrack it adds a little flavor to a bad situation. when I seen it on the news it was a diffrent camera angle and no sound

[gmon40]

as stated in news reports officials are try to findout how (originalcrash video got on the internet)

[DrumGod22]

hmm...That never happens in here (Fl) They slow down to like 15 mph when crossing the intersections..maybe less..and they look both ways lol that must have been amazing to see live..you just see those huge things tipping over whoa.

[Walkingmenace]

what is the song?

[bplayer47]

Gee he ran a red light, do they get a ticket?lmao but thank god no one was hurt

[skipbreakfast]

8 firefighters were hurt and they were responding to a call. Don't be ignorant.

[SLOBoe]

You, my friend, are ignorant. Drivers of emergency vehicles MUST OPERATE SAFELY. Missouri Revised Statute 304.022 5(2) The driver of an emergency vehicle may: (b) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

[shabinrolly]

just saw this on the news Oh My Gosh!

[gtg356y]

first of all, what are the chances of two fire trucks coming together at an intersection? they are rare as it is...

[Izunna10]

this is really nice...shows that a lot of firemen are under the influence of drugs...lol...hahahah

[skipbreakfast]

No, it shows that responding to an emergency makes it difficult to hear the sirens of other emergency vehicles.

[VideoFreakAustinT]

Amazing that that could happen lol.

[DeSiGsXrRiDer]

This is crazy. They need to stop and look :D

[skipbreakfast]

Do you want them to stop when your house is on fire?

[tazrules1970]

It's usually a requirement for fire personnel to make sure an intersection is clear before crossing it rather than blowing through it like these guys did. The fire truck that ended up on its side didn't even attempt slowing down.

[tazrules1970]

He only attempted to slow down when he saw the other fire truck barrelling toward him.

[jernov]

actually, if it can prevent a collision like that... yes?

They should have slowed down expecially if they can't see around the corner, that's basic rules for driving, and it doesn't matter what kind of vehicle you're in.

they're a priority vehicle, but they can't just keep blazing without paying attention.

[SLOBoe]

YES. Yes. And, Yes! I clear every red light before proceeding. More than that, I clear EACH LANE in case there is someone "shooting the tube" between stopped lanes that doesn't see me. Crossing against a light is very dangerous and must be handled with "all due regard" for everyone's safety. Traffic that has a green light has right of way whether they see an emergency vehicle or not. An accident blowing a red light is nearly ALWAYS the emergency vehicle operator's fault.

[JESSandBRANandLINDS]

holyyyy!

[JESSandBRANandLINDS]

oh, was just on the local news lol

[timszon]

drunk fire-men

[Nonamesareleft99]

lol this was on CNN

[LeeeroyKL]

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