What a lot of drivers dont understand is when emergency vehicles are near you, its almost like you are getting SWEEPING power to break any traffic law for a brief moment in the sake of moving out of the way/assisting that emergency vehicle. A lot of drivers tense up instead of just doing what needs to be done. I may be wrong but this is what I have concluded.
And its the law to yield to an emergency vehicle. All we have to do is radio your description to dispatch and they will put out a BOL. But it doesn't matter, what are you like? 13?? It's not like you can drive anyways, you don't know jack about traffic laws to get your license.
@ylen 13 your an idiot, people's lives depend on a fast response. Besides it only takes a few seconds to pull over, but I understand your too busy being a selfish dick to do that
I would not get out of way. It's just FD and not a COP. Unless cop is around, no foul=no ticket=me not giving a crap that they are going lights and siren.
@ylen13 In California FD (by law) are the only one that can respond code-3 against traffic to a call...not even lil-ole PD! Cry like a baby because nobody likes you!!!
@ylen13 Now I know you’re an idiot. We do have the power to arrest, and what does only having red lights have to do with anything. There are aspects of fire protection that you obviously do not understand and or know nothing about. Just to let you know we conduct searches and raids on homes of suspected arsonist, issue arrest warrants and at times pull people over. Maybe that is why I carry a SIG-2340 on me, an AR-15 and a Remington -870 in my duty truck. Go play in the sand kid!
@cogburn86 LMAO, you carry sig 234 to put out fires? Ye keep talking. Unless cop is around no ticket can be issued. Also might want to read up on what is the difference between a cop and fd as you obviously have no clue what you are talking about.
@ylen13 i'm not someone that responds to these kind of vids anytime fast...
but, by the looks of it, and the way you act towards FD, i surely hope someday you'll have a housefire and FD gets stuck in traffic because of some moron (like you) wouldn't yield
think before you talk.
it's because of people like you that FD get late on calls
@ylen13 Brush up on your road, legal and mental skills before you post things like these... plus, saying "That's what fire insurance is for." makes me think that you are the kind of person that doesn't care about other's lives. What if you don't pull over to the right and you later find out that one of your friends (if you have any) was killed in the fire because the firetruck couldn't get there in time [because of you]?
@shootemup081 Oh well I guess I will not have that friend anymore. No, I do not care about anyone but myself. My road, legal and mental skills are just fine. Yes fire insurance exist so you can rebuild your house/replace your stuff in the event of fire or wind damage.
@TopTap09 with all those different systems on board they're probably manuals, along with procedural shit. Sure they're some maps in there as well. I'm guessin.
@couger014 as far as I know it is to protect their ears from the Q siren. Our European hi-lo martin horns (like used in Germany, Netherlands, Danmark, ...) are as loud, but not as aggressive that we need headphones
@couger014 Everyone wears them on the rig, open mic in the cab, and push a little button when communicating with dispatch or other apparatuses (engines/trucks/chiefs). This makes communication much clearer and safer.
1- I've done this on an interstate responding to a crash with entrapment (note we were told to cross over and come the wrong way by command that traffic was shut down, however they must have forgotten to mention this to the tractor-trailer that almost hit us) 2- the electronic Q2B siren sucks 3- the hula girl on the dash is classic firefighter humor.
Idk if I would have the balls to do that in my ambulance. We're just a little van. But I guess when you're a big ass engine you can do whatever you want. LOL strong work guys!
i love it gotta love the balls on him i know all of the drivers i work with would never do that me on the other hand if i have too and can do it safe then by all means i do
To everyone who thinks this driver did the "wrong" thing: You're wrong. All states have laws that list which parts of the vehicle code do NOT apply to a licensed emergency vehicle driver when driving code 3 (i.e., lights and sirens). In other words, they list which laws you can legally IGNORE, such as driving the wrong way, driving on sidewalks, going through red lights, etc. Again, the drivers aren't just "getting away" with "breaking the law," this is COMPLETELY LEGAL.
Everyone, and I mean every fire video I see on YouTube there's always dumb asses playing E-lawyer. And yet again I will reply and say please do us a favor and stfu. They are breaking no laws as this is LEGAL! Also if it was someone in your family hurt or your house burring down you would change your tune. Be thankful to these men and women who serve and protect all of you!
These guys are idiots! I understand how frustrating it is when you can't get through traffic but driving in the opposing lanes in heavy traffic conditions like this not only endanger the truck and crew but also everyone else who is on the road. There's no point in endangering so many people!
@Adakian16 Meh. The opposing lanes were barely occupied, plenty of space for the traffic to move. The right lanes are look like they're all stacked 5 to 20 deep. Plus they only went a hundred feet, it's not like they were barelling down the wrong side of a highway for a few miles.
These guys are idiots! I understand how frustrating it is when you can't get through traffic but driving in the opposing lanes in heavy traffic conditions like this not only endanger the truck and crew but also everyone else who is on the road. There's no point in endangering so many people!
Hey look they are doing what they have to do to save lives and property.God Bless all the firefighters out there.Volunteers as well as paid thank you we really appreciate all your hard work and deication.
Driving on the wrong side of the road in city conditions isn't half as dangerous as people make it out to be...opposing traffic really can't miss seeing you or you them.
Love the hoola girl on the dash. lol. Good job of taking it safe and easy. Anyone who thinks what you guys did wasnt right, i hope they never sit up front in a truck in my city. Its preffered to not go on the other side of the road, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, and its not like you guys jumped across the median at 100 mph. A+ you guys did it right!
Maybe if people would learn to yeild to our bit trucks and flashing lights we would be quicker till then we will have to use the road as we see safely just!
Good job of communication between Officer and Engineer. The Engineer took it slowly and carefully. The Officer made effective hand gestures guiding and advising the civilian traffic where to pull their vehicles over to and gave them ample time to make their moves. Outstanding Emergency Vehicle Driving !!!
i'd say some fantastic driving it tricky enough doing that with an ambulance or police car but a fire truck now that takes experince great job and hats off to the driver and his partner
@excap was u born a retard or did your parents raise u to be a retard those r mandatory in almost all fire trucks so they can talk to each other and dispatch
Guys, this is why we need to be careful about posting our own videos. Comments like the AO made might cause us problems down the road. I've felt it too but just don't say it...:) Stay safe
Very nice driving. The public demands a quick response to THEIR emergency, but will not tolerate the inconvenience of yielding when its someone else's.
really nice driving - in Europe it's quite common for Fire Departments (also Police and EMS) to drive also on the other side of the road, and the cars on the other lane react most of the time very good
Just goes to show that even if you are traveling in the opposite direction of an emergency vehicle you should PULL THE FUCK OVER IMMEDIATELY! Those same assholes that were impeding the fire truck would be the first ones to shout, "Why couldn't you get here sooner? Fluffy's hair got scorched because of your slow response!" if they were in need of assistance. That being said, keep up the good work, guys! Best use of tax dollars I have ever seen.
Lol that was nice :D I once saw a fire truck coming down the highway. we were backed up for about 2 miles. that was a long drive through the bumpy median for him.
@starcraftguy1 There is no law but it is like a preferred item to have because they are louder, and have a nice sound. Better than a normal electronic siren.
@frontline88888888 The whole crew has headsets. It's a pretty big cab and the Captain can't just turn around and talk to everyone, so the he'll talk into the headset so he can tell the crew what they're expecting before they roll up on scene
Im glad we dont have traffic that bad, or intersections that big in my city. Its pretty good getting to where we need to go, but then again im not a driver so it doesnt really matter to me. haha
I heard that back east a Captain got so fed up with all the bad drivers in his community, he went up the FD's board of supervisors and requested a Police Officer respond ether behined or infront of the engine. His request was denied, although drivers have gotton worse.
Ah the fun of driving the wrong way on the road. Dangerous, but fun at the same time. I am always affraid people turning won't see or hear me coming. All I drive is a car though (cop). Great job all around on that rig.
@FirekidE62 fire trucks are a lot more than two tons. Most rural FDs have 1000 gallon tanks. That's almost 4 tons in just the water tank itself. GVWs are a lot more.
@EMTinCT sorry, no it doesn`t. It takes skill and situational awareness. It takes teamwork with your partner. It should not be done unless it`s the last resort. It was done well in this video.
Bless these men. They are the best! Firemen and Police officers risk their lives daily and get little thanks from the public they serve. The driver of this rig is certainly doing a fine job as he tries to hurry in response to an emergency.
Love the hula chick!
NVTrucker 4 days ago
What a lot of drivers dont understand is when emergency vehicles are near you, its almost like you are getting SWEEPING power to break any traffic law for a brief moment in the sake of moving out of the way/assisting that emergency vehicle. A lot of drivers tense up instead of just doing what needs to be done. I may be wrong but this is what I have concluded.
xBloodXGusherx 1 month ago
DUMBASS! 1 fire truck sire/lights/horn and you still DON"t fucking move sir/mam you don't need to be behind the wheel.
darkfang776 1 month ago
Thats one way to make people move right. >:)
and i would love to hear the excuse on why they hit u. but i hope that never happens. :)
cheeseninja134 2 months ago
@cheeseninja134 It does happen. Never underestimate how unbelievably stupid people are.
jklsd 1 month ago
like a boss..
beatchildproductions 2 months ago 2
That red car was like, "oh shit!"
deekamikaze 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Fire trucks are cool.
mbs357 2 months ago
lol at the hula girl
kcchiefs9690 3 months ago
doing my basic firefighters course i learned that emergency service vehickes actualy have NO exceptions on the road LMAO! screw it HA HA!!
3Slim3Shady3 3 months ago
I woulda just got on the pa nd said get the fuck uot of the way... And the hula girl is epic
joemagliari 4 months ago
haha at 0:07 he says jackass
speeder741 4 months ago
code 3 is lights and siren turned on
Randyj2833 4 months ago
what is code 3
hahahahaha1hahahaha 4 months ago
that was the most exciting thing ive seen since nam!
archstealthowl 4 months ago
lol did the firefighter go "AWH YOU FUCKIN!"
shadowhunter388 5 months ago
compromise,improvise
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i honestly think some one should make a siren that says" get out the way! get out the way!" oh wait, thats what the Q is for! xD
firewacker432 5 months ago
Why do they wear headsets?
babbafreeze 5 months ago
@babbafreeze so that they can communicate with the driver, officer, and crew firefighters.
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what department/city is this?
Check out my vids :)
TackerVideos 5 months ago
I like those videos!
SiIkroad 5 months ago
And its the law to yield to an emergency vehicle. All we have to do is radio your description to dispatch and they will put out a BOL. But it doesn't matter, what are you like? 13?? It's not like you can drive anyways, you don't know jack about traffic laws to get your license.
ItsRichie93 6 months ago
Have you not heard of Fire Police? We can enforce the law as firefighters.
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cogburn86 6 months ago
@ylen 13 your an idiot, people's lives depend on a fast response. Besides it only takes a few seconds to pull over, but I understand your too busy being a selfish dick to do that
TheJimmy144 6 months ago
I would not get out of way. It's just FD and not a COP. Unless cop is around, no foul=no ticket=me not giving a crap that they are going lights and siren.
ylen13 6 months ago
@ylen13 In California FD (by law) are the only one that can respond code-3 against traffic to a call...not even lil-ole PD! Cry like a baby because nobody likes you!!!
cogburn86 6 months ago
@cogburn86 Hahahahaha...pd is the only entity that can ticket, so who is going to ticket the cops?
ylen13 6 months ago
@ylen13 What the hell are you talking about? FD can right tickets, we almost never do though...because we are not Dicks!!!
cogburn86 6 months ago
@cogburn86 You can write tickets? hahahahaha try again. You do not have arrest power. How do you pull vehicle over? You only got red lights.
ylen13 6 months ago
@ylen13 Now I know you’re an idiot. We do have the power to arrest, and what does only having red lights have to do with anything. There are aspects of fire protection that you obviously do not understand and or know nothing about. Just to let you know we conduct searches and raids on homes of suspected arsonist, issue arrest warrants and at times pull people over. Maybe that is why I carry a SIG-2340 on me, an AR-15 and a Remington -870 in my duty truck. Go play in the sand kid!
cogburn86 6 months ago
@cogburn86 LMAO, you carry sig 234 to put out fires? Ye keep talking. Unless cop is around no ticket can be issued. Also might want to read up on what is the difference between a cop and fd as you obviously have no clue what you are talking about.
ylen13 6 months ago
@ylen13 just so u know not all of us have just red lights...try blue red and amber
darkone365 5 months ago
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cogburn86 6 months ago
@ylen13 i'm not someone that responds to these kind of vids anytime fast...
but, by the looks of it, and the way you act towards FD, i surely hope someday you'll have a housefire and FD gets stuck in traffic because of some moron (like you) wouldn't yield
think before you talk.
it's because of people like you that FD get late on calls
moron
Smith19858 5 months ago
@Smith19858 No big deal, that is what fire insurance is for.
ylen13 5 months ago
@ylen13 What's funny is one of our guys told a cop about some dickhead like you and he got a ticket for being a retard.
Ivelostyourmind 5 months ago
@Ivelostyourmind If cop somehow issue me a ticket, I will have it dismissed without any problem(s).
ylen13 5 months ago
@ylen13 Brush up on your road, legal and mental skills before you post things like these... plus, saying "That's what fire insurance is for." makes me think that you are the kind of person that doesn't care about other's lives. What if you don't pull over to the right and you later find out that one of your friends (if you have any) was killed in the fire because the firetruck couldn't get there in time [because of you]?
shootemup081 5 months ago
@shootemup081 Oh well I guess I will not have that friend anymore. No, I do not care about anyone but myself. My road, legal and mental skills are just fine. Yes fire insurance exist so you can rebuild your house/replace your stuff in the event of fire or wind damage.
ylen13 5 months ago
Fuck it haha
firefighter58PA 7 months ago
What's in all those files at 0:35?
TopTap09 7 months ago
@TopTap09 with all those different systems on board they're probably manuals, along with procedural shit. Sure they're some maps in there as well. I'm guessin.
Sahadi420 7 months ago
gotta do what you gotta do! Great driving!! 5*
lilcheif1133 7 months ago
I just witnessed two drivers shit their pants.
tunezjunkie87 7 months ago
why does the driver wear a headphone?
couger014 7 months ago
@couger014 as far as I know it is to protect their ears from the Q siren. Our European hi-lo martin horns (like used in Germany, Netherlands, Danmark, ...) are as loud, but not as aggressive that we need headphones
EnjoyFirefighting 7 months ago
@couger014 it's a radio, hands free so that they can talk and drive without picking up a mic. Q's aren't that loud
trantula77 7 months ago
@couger014 They wear those so the do not go deaf with the sirens.
PvtDrifter 7 months ago
@couger014 Everyone wears them on the rig, open mic in the cab, and push a little button when communicating with dispatch or other apparatuses (engines/trucks/chiefs). This makes communication much clearer and safer.
cogburn86 6 months ago
This wouldn't even raise an eyebrow in London - see it all the time.
kie7077 7 months ago
fuckin A!
jsdavis06 8 months ago
1- I've done this on an interstate responding to a crash with entrapment (note we were told to cross over and come the wrong way by command that traffic was shut down, however they must have forgotten to mention this to the tractor-trailer that almost hit us) 2- the electronic Q2B siren sucks 3- the hula girl on the dash is classic firefighter humor.
DragonFire3276 8 months ago
hahaha did i hear "fuck it" right at the beginning?? what a fucking badass
tommyG80 8 months ago
@tommyG80 yes you did lol
BCTCHARMAR 7 months ago
what does Code 3 mean?
Dinokisser 8 months ago
@Dinokisser lights and sirens
gopherhockeyfreak 8 months ago
@gopherhockeyfreak Ahh thanks :) We call it Driving 1 here in DK
Dinokisser 8 months ago
I'd be scared shitless if a fire truck was opposing me in traffic haha.
ksb2050 8 months ago
Cool
eddiemaniaco 8 months ago
The growler gets em every time
aerodip52 8 months ago
Idk if I would have the balls to do that in my ambulance. We're just a little van. But I guess when you're a big ass engine you can do whatever you want. LOL strong work guys!
code3kc 8 months ago
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EnjoyFirefighting 8 months ago
i love it gotta love the balls on him i know all of the drivers i work with would never do that me on the other hand if i have too and can do it safe then by all means i do
stickshiftsonly93 8 months ago
is that a canlendar peirce ?
1firefighting 8 months ago
To everyone who thinks this driver did the "wrong" thing: You're wrong. All states have laws that list which parts of the vehicle code do NOT apply to a licensed emergency vehicle driver when driving code 3 (i.e., lights and sirens). In other words, they list which laws you can legally IGNORE, such as driving the wrong way, driving on sidewalks, going through red lights, etc. Again, the drivers aren't just "getting away" with "breaking the law," this is COMPLETELY LEGAL.
JoEbYX 9 months ago 2
Everyone, and I mean every fire video I see on YouTube there's always dumb asses playing E-lawyer. And yet again I will reply and say please do us a favor and stfu. They are breaking no laws as this is LEGAL! Also if it was someone in your family hurt or your house burring down you would change your tune. Be thankful to these men and women who serve and protect all of you!
xaviervonrottie 9 months ago
Ha driving on wrong side. Classic
MrFerrara112 10 months ago
These guys are idiots! I understand how frustrating it is when you can't get through traffic but driving in the opposing lanes in heavy traffic conditions like this not only endanger the truck and crew but also everyone else who is on the road. There's no point in endangering so many people!
Adakian16 10 months ago
@Adakian16 i believe everyone was aware of the truck and where it was
there was only about 3 vehicles in the oncoming lane so they had a good mind to drive through it
paniclego97 10 months ago
@Adakian16 Meh. The opposing lanes were barely occupied, plenty of space for the traffic to move. The right lanes are look like they're all stacked 5 to 20 deep. Plus they only went a hundred feet, it's not like they were barelling down the wrong side of a highway for a few miles.
themomaw 9 months ago
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NaturallyThriftyMom 9 months ago
@Adakian16
your fucking retarded, 3 cars and its heavy traffic? fuck just fuck off
Dampfer1488 9 months ago
These guys are idiots! I understand how frustrating it is when you can't get through traffic but driving in the opposing lanes in heavy traffic conditions like this not only endanger the truck and crew but also everyone else who is on the road. There's no point in endangering so many people!
Adakian16 10 months ago
Hey. He got the green arrow to turn!
PhaseDMA 10 months ago
lovin the hula dancer at the front :D
KGzII 10 months ago
Hey look they are doing what they have to do to save lives and property.God Bless all the firefighters out there.Volunteers as well as paid thank you we really appreciate all your hard work and deication.
wannabenj 10 months ago 2
whos pressing siren and horn? cant understand ._.
Char1zard93 10 months ago
@Char1zard93 Most sirens and air horns in fire engines are operated by buttons on the floor that you press with your feet.
fglkrail 10 months ago
o you fucking ......... haha great video
philrock22 10 months ago
Driving on the wrong side of the road in city conditions isn't half as dangerous as people make it out to be...opposing traffic really can't miss seeing you or you them.
Good job and stay safe!
LUSkyhawk 11 months ago 2
Nice
manoahhall 11 months ago
nice hoola girl lol i bet shes like oh shit what the hell r u guys doing on the other side of the road
quik76 11 months ago
Love the hoola girl on the dash. lol. Good job of taking it safe and easy. Anyone who thinks what you guys did wasnt right, i hope they never sit up front in a truck in my city. Its preffered to not go on the other side of the road, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, and its not like you guys jumped across the median at 100 mph. A+ you guys did it right!
sfdff39 11 months ago
Maybe if people would learn to yeild to our bit trucks and flashing lights we would be quicker till then we will have to use the road as we see safely just!
desertmed 11 months ago
What are those huge A books for?
kcam04 11 months ago
Good job of communication between Officer and Engineer. The Engineer took it slowly and carefully. The Officer made effective hand gestures guiding and advising the civilian traffic where to pull their vehicles over to and gave them ample time to make their moves. Outstanding Emergency Vehicle Driving !!!
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The only time you ever do that!!
JrSAR101 1 year ago
some people just have no idea!!!
(same problems here in the UK!)
ImRatherTall 1 year ago
That red car was like oh crap!
windstorm1924 1 year ago 23
That probably shaved 30-40 seconds off their response time.That could be the difference between life and death, saving a home or having it burn down.
LeSedici 1 year ago 2
i'd say some fantastic driving it tricky enough doing that with an ambulance or police car but a fire truck now that takes experince great job and hats off to the driver and his partner
medic1296 1 year ago
very not kool
herbiedrumr369 1 year ago
very nice..... nothing like a go co-driver, very nice driving
flatbikkie 1 year ago
im loving what the red car did haha
DEATHx27 1 year ago 2
what kind of engine is that? a ferrara?
silenceisaweapon101 1 year ago
Best part: The hula bobble doll!
TheBoatbottom 1 year ago 30
Damn that took some balls to do, that was good driving though, Ill give you that much!
beardlights 1 year ago
obviously 1 fuck tart doesnt have the balls to drive on the other side of the road
andrewlytle70 1 year ago
damn brits drive on the wrong side of the road ALL THE FREAKING TIME.
jkjk
hatenewbz 1 year ago
yeaa its the eq you can see the control panel for it at 0:34
CHINKZRTHECOOLEST 1 year ago
LOL did he say "fuck it"?!
ChillingForever 1 year ago
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Why is the driver wearing a pilot's headset? Is this a firetruck or an airplane? FAGS!
excap 1 year ago
@excap
You're an idiot. Its so they can hear each other over the sirens and horns. Its common practice to wear them anytime the engine is running.
But you must be one of those idiots that probably thinks its cool to aimlessly walk around in a fire to get your helmet dirty.
thekindledone 1 year ago
@thekindledone Are they mandatory in all fire rigs? Does OSHA oversee it?
xtremehardy388 1 year ago
@excap was u born a retard or did your parents raise u to be a retard those r mandatory in almost all fire trucks so they can talk to each other and dispatch
xGIATIx 1 year ago
@excap You've clearly never ridden in a responding apparatus before..
You're the fag here.
bullzisnipr3 1 year ago
1 person is an ems driver XP nice vid
ItMustBeDevon 1 year ago
@ItMustBeDevon dude, when i use to do EMS while i was in college i always went into oncoming traffic...
TheRescueFirefighter 1 year ago
@ItMustBeDevon more like 1 person had to get out of the fire engines way
Coasterrider210 1 year ago
nice move
mcrking35 1 year ago
i would love to be an engineer. lol.
CalFireEMTGirl 1 year ago
excelent
Berbecuman 1 year ago
Good job of getting through that intersection AO
fireguy818 1 year ago
Guys, this is why we need to be careful about posting our own videos. Comments like the AO made might cause us problems down the road. I've felt it too but just don't say it...:) Stay safe
fireguy818 1 year ago
That's another reason we don't like those "beautiful" landscaped medians....
fireguy818 1 year ago
dude i love the hoola girl on the dash, HAHA
clayd7 1 year ago
I like how the driver you motherfucker get the fuck out he way!
robot7070 1 year ago
nice driving? wtf... to do this you dont need to be expert...
McWit0 1 year ago
@McWit0 Yes it does, moron.
UnrealNate 1 year ago
@McWit0 go drink windex
MrIsuckatCOD 1 year ago
@McWit0 you try driving a truck that big on opposing traffic you fucking retard. it's not like driving your mom's minivan around your neighborhood.
TrackStar828 1 year ago
@TrackStar828 what the fuck, whit siren you have a clear way
McWit0 1 year ago
@McWit0 Your sentence makes no sense. Please rephrase it so I can understand your moron gibberish.
TrackStar828 1 year ago
Very nice driving. The public demands a quick response to THEIR emergency, but will not tolerate the inconvenience of yielding when its someone else's.
emt288 1 year ago
really nice driving - in Europe it's quite common for Fire Departments (also Police and EMS) to drive also on the other side of the road, and the cars on the other lane react most of the time very good
EnjoyFirefighting 1 year ago
Nice driving!
hayes4321 1 year ago
Just goes to show that even if you are traveling in the opposite direction of an emergency vehicle you should PULL THE FUCK OVER IMMEDIATELY! Those same assholes that were impeding the fire truck would be the first ones to shout, "Why couldn't you get here sooner? Fluffy's hair got scorched because of your slow response!" if they were in need of assistance. That being said, keep up the good work, guys! Best use of tax dollars I have ever seen.
floydfreak63 1 year ago
Ha, they had to tell the drivers to move to the right. Some people are like a deer in headlights when they come head on to an emergency vehicle.
JB1052 1 year ago
@JB1052 yeah looks so in the vid - don't see it very often in Europe that the just keep drivingon in their lane ^^
EnjoyFirefighting 1 year ago
Lol that was nice :D I once saw a fire truck coming down the highway. we were backed up for about 2 miles. that was a long drive through the bumpy median for him.
UndeadInsanity 1 year ago
Why doesnt the firetruck have a loudspeaker to announce everyone to get out of their way?
loveless3138 1 year ago
@loveless3138 because it has sirens
kyle3089 1 year ago
@loveless3138 they do most of them have the capability to do it but thats what lights and sirens mean and they are much louder.
nayr1010 1 year ago
is there a law to have the Q siren, because almost every fire truck in the USA has it, if so i wish Canada would have the same kind of law
thats why i like American fire trucks, they have the Q siren and use it alot
starcraftguy1 1 year ago
@starcraftguy1 There is no law but it is like a preferred item to have because they are louder, and have a nice sound. Better than a normal electronic siren.
nayr1010 1 year ago
who is doing the siren i dont see any one operating it
535xman 1 year ago
wow that was awsome
casey4christ 1 year ago
awesome job
redbullfire19 1 year ago
good driving!
nuclearthreat545 1 year ago
have seen sth. similar in Berlin: ladder truck opposing some traffic
EnjoyFirefighting 1 year ago
where was this at must be commute traffic
andycop211 1 year ago
why is the driver wearing a headsst??
frontline88888888 1 year ago
@frontline88888888 The whole crew has headsets. It's a pretty big cab and the Captain can't just turn around and talk to everyone, so the he'll talk into the headset so he can tell the crew what they're expecting before they roll up on scene
Armistice023 1 year ago
Man...that's why I love driving fire apparatus so much! Great job!
firestream93 1 year ago
That was bad ass!
pumpkin343 1 year ago
idoit drivers LOL
Coasterrider210 1 year ago
Too funny, great driving.
bloo96 2 years ago
:5 seconds, fuck it?! lol
Frankkolby11 2 years ago
is that an eq?
BakupAlarmIsPow3rcal 2 years ago 2
Im glad we dont have traffic that bad, or intersections that big in my city. Its pretty good getting to where we need to go, but then again im not a driver so it doesnt really matter to me. haha
explorerpete 2 years ago 2
great job, but id have laid on the Q for better effects.
thecatyoukai 2 years ago
I heard that back east a Captain got so fed up with all the bad drivers in his community, he went up the FD's board of supervisors and requested a Police Officer respond ether behined or infront of the engine. His request was denied, although drivers have gotton worse.
Thenews72 2 years ago 2
Oh yeah, Hula girl on the dash FTW!!!
jberlotti 2 years ago 3
Ah the fun of driving the wrong way on the road. Dangerous, but fun at the same time. I am always affraid people turning won't see or hear me coming. All I drive is a car though (cop). Great job all around on that rig.
jberlotti 2 years ago 3
It takes some balls to drive on the other side of the road!
EMTinCT 2 years ago 73
Man you should try it! It will scare teh shit out of you sometimes but you'll get through faster rather than waiting.
andycop211 2 years ago
@EMTinCT It is easier and safer to drive on the other side of the median.
Drivers have perfect view of the EV. They are not looking through theirearview mirrors at an approaching EV.
Hopefully opposing drivers realize they should move to their right as the EV stays to its right.
Much better than pulling up behind someone and their moving forward into traffic.
A man in front of a firetruck pulled forward into traffic and was broadsided and killed.
robertgift 1 year ago
@EMTinCT I do it all the time
diamondcalves 1 year ago
@EMTinCT not when your in a 2 ton dire truck LOL!!!!!!!!
FirekidE62 1 year ago
@FirekidE62 fire trucks are a lot more than two tons. Most rural FDs have 1000 gallon tanks. That's almost 4 tons in just the water tank itself. GVWs are a lot more.
thekindledone 1 year ago
@EMTinCT sorry, no it doesn`t. It takes skill and situational awareness. It takes teamwork with your partner. It should not be done unless it`s the last resort. It was done well in this video.
MIoldtimer 1 year ago 3
I love the voice commentary! Stay safe and thanks for what you do!
nocoloATV 2 years ago
bigstu08 if you have a local volunteer fire company i would join them of course i dont know if you looking to get paid or not.
firefighter58PA 2 years ago
La or NY ?
nonsubverto 2 years ago
Great driver.
FFengine5 2 years ago
This guy can be my chauffeur anytime.
FLAfiremedic13 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
dumb ass drivers
ACode3Productions 2 years ago
Nice! well done boyz, not too pushy with some directions given to the motorist.
SNS8R03 2 years ago
great response time and driving fellas :D oh and i dig the little dancing Hawaiian ornament, what company will NOT! have that up :D
bpdexplorer129nc 2 years ago 2
Bless these men. They are the best! Firemen and Police officers risk their lives daily and get little thanks from the public they serve. The driver of this rig is certainly doing a fine job as he tries to hurry in response to an emergency.
mannersareamust 2 years ago 3
dont forget EMT
Sneak693 2 years ago