The "new" City of Toronto amagamated in 1998, combining 6 former CIties into one. There are 82 Fire Stations that operate 24/7, along with an 83rd Station located on the Exhibition Grounds, and only operates the last two weeks of Augsut into Labour Day. There are approx 160 trucks in service; Pumpers (Engines), Aerials (Trucks), Rescues (Pumpers with Auto-Ex and RIT duties), two Heavy HAz-Mats, 4 Air/Light Trucks, and 5 Squads (Heavy Rescues), 16 District Chiefs (Battalion), 4 Platoon Chiefs
@46fd04. Regardless of where you live or how disrespectfully the civies are it's our responsibility to protect them, even from there own stupidity. We help during emergencies not create them!
@courtenayfire43 Knock on wood, I've never had a collision while driving a fire truck responding to a call. Whether or not you agree with my driving skills/style, in this City you've got to drive fast and aggressively, or you won't arrive in time to make a difference!
@courtenayfire43 No idea what you're talking about. Do you live in Toronto? Do you have any idea how disrespectful other people are towards Emergencies? Not only are our drivers battling other drivers who just give a flyin' f***, or don't have a clue about what to do, our drivers battle pedestrians who will walk right out in front of a responding fire truck, as if they own the road! That is why one died 3 years ago, walked right in front of a returning fire truck, pissed drunk, and now dead.
@Jay91150 FYI All of our trucks have secondary air tanks for accessories (horn, wipers, driver's eat, etc...) so there is never a concern for losing the brakes.
The air horn does NOT deplete supply air for the brakes.
@46fd04 I would hope every modern rig is built the same way! All my dept's trucks are. I was just being a smartass. :) I get grief from my officers for how much air horn I use too.
Can some one explain to me why Rescue 3 was called there, and what trucks were at Station 14 that were not eligible to respond to this water flow alarm? I just cant justify a 10 Minute Code3 Response when there are closer halls?
@xxblackattack08xx That's the way it was and still is. Heavy Rescue Squads are always dispatched to places where there are lots of people, like schools, Malls, Churches, and Subways.
And, since you're not the Fire Chief, you don't need to justify anything LOL
@BCFSXCYYJ2010 Yes, best truck ever made!!! It was a 1988 model, taken off the road about 3 or 4 years ago, after serving as a spare truck for several years.
@AirwaysProductionsTV A water-flow alarm is caused by a pressure fluctuation in a sprinkler system. When a fire occurs and activates a sprinkler, the water-flow sensor will activate the Fire Alarm system.
@46fd04 technically ur boss could have seen this vid and looked at the date and time of this vid and check the call records and caught u. just sayin...
I am aware they are fire trucks. It doesn't matter what country your in, that driving was dangerous. You can't help anyone, if you can't make it to the scene safely. Not to mention the countless lives they put at risk while driving so recklessly.
@engineco3wfd They are fire trucks, have proper safety equipment (siren and lights) on, and are responding. According to law, they do what they are suppose to. In Canada, these laws may differ from the US.
What would you do if you were responding? Wait behind traffic? (Well, depends on the priority)
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Man I need a vacation in the Bahamas after each drive like that LOL.
I live in Oakville, every time I drive to downtown Toronto and I hear sirens I think "how do those guys make it in this traffic?!"... now I see how :D
hey is the TFD any good is it similar to Windsors because my dad works in windsor but moved to the toronto area a while ago but after highschool im goin to Lambton fire academy and just wondering if this Fire Department was any good
@braidengodfrey1 Not sure. Better than someone who hasn't taken the course I guess. If you don't succeed the first time, try try again. I applied for several departments when I was between 19 - 24. Got hired by Toronto at 25. This is the best age for pension purposes (25 or younger). Good luck!
Which Fire Academy r u training at? Also, as a Toronto Fore firefighter, I will tell you that the TFD is not the be all and end all. Do your beit to get hired on by any professional full-time FD before the age of 25. This will ensure you receive a full pension and can retire around the age of 55.
@46fd04 My bad man. I should know by now not to comment when I'm already angry about other things. It was a great video, his comments were just a little annoying, but I overreacted. Thanks for posting vids dude.
Maybe its time for Toronto to go against convention and open more firehalls to cut response time down, so the trucks don't need to make such reckless runs!
@train672 The verbal commentary was supplied by a firefighter on the back of the truck, not me.
I drove for many years, NO collisions while driving, just when I was parked at a scene. A lady drove into the back of my truck while parked at a call. In Toronto, you have to drive aggressively to get people out of the way and arrive at an emergency in a timely manner. It may appear unsafe to you, but I can guarantee you I would never drive in a manner that would jeopardize me or my crew.
Note to the driver: 90 kph on that street??!!?? You dope. You jeopardized your crew and the public for a freaking water flow alarm? One you knew you would be cleared on anyway? Grow the fuck up. This is real life and you're not on Engine 51. Putz.
R U a professional firefighter? Have u ever driven an emergency response vehicle? This call came in as a Fire Alarm and Smoke in the subway station. Until cleared by Command, I will drive as quickly & safely as possible to get there ASAP. Unfortunately, the boys weren't quick enough yesterday. 3 serious fires in 12 hours resulted in 2 deaths, 2 more on life support. Also, don't call me names, or you'll be blocked from further comments. I'm sure u wouldn't call me these names in person.
@46fd04 I operated an emergency vehicle professionally for almost ten years. I have also investigated multiple accidents involving EVs MOST of which stemmed from the operator getting 'too caught up in the response'. It's a common thing, so don't feel so bad. Just always remember to stay calm, focused and professional.
@46fd04 And if the twat next to you is disturbing you by talking too much, or sending out gestures which will need to be edited (exceptionally unprofessional by the way) then don't be afraid to tell him to clear the intersections and keep the commentary to a minimum.
@46fd04 As the operator you have an enormous responsibility. Get there on time - WITHOUT causing harm. It's tough. That's why is scares hell out of me watching these young volunteers tear ass down the highway thinking that siren keeps them immune from damage, injury, or death. Without a doubt one of the most dangerous parts of the job, is actually getting there. Keep that in mind the next time you nearly get your truck airborne.
get the shit fuckin bitch hell outa the cock fuckin way of the big loud obviously in a hurry fire truck u dumb as fuckin toronto drivers!!!! if theres a fuckin firetruck slamming through the goddamn intersectioin, thats a fuckin cue to get the fuckin hell outa the way lol stupid!! {firemen r the fuckin shit}
This is incredible footage of just one of the dangers these heros face everyday. These guys are heros i consider them much more of heros than i do military men and women who willingly invade other's countries.
Yeah, I always wanted to drive those huge trucks, yet I sometimes feel really nervous as if something will go wrong when driving (ie turning a corner to sharply and hitting a car or flipping the truck lol). Leave it to the newbie to do all the worrying XD
LOL All that just to be cleared haha. That's too bad, I guess. All those people in construction probably were thinking 'those bastards'. Great video! Thanks a lot!
Even the Toronto Police can sometimes not hear/see us coming, because, they are glued to their on-board computer getting the info they need while responding to a call. On one occasion, we had a Sgt. from 43 Div. pull out of the the Police Stn., right in front of us, because he was talking on his cell phone! He dropped by our Station later on and apologized. I told him to remember that incident the next time he stops someone else for not paying attention while on their cell phone.
I am amazed, and not surprised, at how few Torontonians know how to drive. When I got my license, I was drilled on "what do you do when you see a fire truck or EMS come up behind you?"
The correct answer, of course, is pull to the right, and stop. NOT "drive in front of it slowly and hope it doesn't get mad." or "Stop in the left lane and let it go around." ... I think Fire trucks need a camera mounted to the front, to capture license #'s and that be sent to MTO for tickets for $500 ...
Yeah they need that. Nothing pisses me off more then people not pulling over for lights and sirens. A few months ago I was downtown (Barrie, Ontario) was with a few of my friend just getting some hotdogs, then a ambulance came down the street and was trying to make a left hand turn on to another road. This cab stops right in the middle of the road and blocks the ambulance. Everyone just started yelling at the cabbie to "move his ass" I don't think I ever been so mad at someone in my life.
"If the auxiliary air tank goes dry the brakes still work fine"? Odd, to say the least, since I've been driving Toronto Fire trucks for over twenty years and I've never seen a truck which has air brakes that will work without any air. Lay off the air horn!
I'm an MTO Signing Authority for air brakes. I will check with Matt Woodrow to ensure the accuracy of my information.
It is my understanding that the auxiliary air tank (separate from the wet, primary & secondary tanks which operate your brakes) is used solely for air operated devices, such as wipers, seats, and the air horn.
It is supposed to be plumbed in such a way that if the auxiliary air tank runs out of air, the air brakes will not be affected.
Ok, I have to say first of all that this was an awesome vid and thanks for sharing!!!!
Second.......wth at 3:34 and that white delivery truck? The person must have been blind and deaf not to see you! Geez. Ppl are so ignorant! You've probably seen it all tho. Kudos to you. Thanks again for sharing.
That was good driving. I have a couple questions? Since I'm not from that part of the world if the driver would have hit one of them cars would he had been at fault? Could he had been sued along with the department? If that were a department from around here they would of gotten a couple days on the street or worse for driving like that. We have to use "Due re guard" or were at fault. Other than that it looked like it would of been a fun ride.
In Ontario, when firefighters are in the exectutions of their duties, and are acting in good faith, they are indemnified from any liability for damages that are incurred as a result of their actions. Conversely, private motorists have a statutory duty to yield to emergency vehicles when their lights are flashing, and are liable for any damages that result from their contravention of this imposed duty.
See s. 74 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and 159/192 of the Highway Traffic Act.
Interesting. I wasn't aware there were that many limitations on an emergency vehicle operator's ability to circumvent the HTA when they are responding to emergencies. What HTA reg. is all this information codified under?
In Toronto, everyone sues the City when they collide with an Emergency vehicle. In most cases, it's the other party who is at fault, but they still sue us anyways.
I was the driver here and in no way did I put anyone's life at risk. The only close calls were the driver darting out from behind the bus, and the old man crossing the street.
Other than that, this call went like clockwork. In Toronto, Emergency vehicle drivers have to drive smart, defensively, quick, and be aggressive at times to get the morons out of the way.
Station 345 probably was there in 40 or 50 seconds,,,,lol, Once upon a time i was very interested in becoming a firefighter, Id probably still give up my 10 yrs seniority with TTC to join the TFS, but ive grown lazy in my old age,,,lol. I passed the written test with several departments, made it to the interview stage with old etobicoke fire. Even tried the physical, man the running almost killed me,,,,lol. Needless to say i have the utmost respect for firefighters. keep up the good work 46.
too slow fire rescue indeed, is that because toronto has too narrow roads? anyways i wish to migrate from Egypt to canada, i love it, anyone can give me info that might help to migrate thnx ppl
i think i was the TTC driver at Dupont blocking traffic,,,lol,,,There really isnt anything like driving the Dufferin bus, except, maybe driving a rescue truck 9 minutes accross town,,,lol, Nice driving brother. Kinda fitting you guys were responding to a call in our subway, what the heck happened to the other 14 firestations in the area?,,,lol.
How many stations does Toronto Have total, and how many of each truck and Ambulances?
AFDBuffwi 2 days ago
The "new" City of Toronto amagamated in 1998, combining 6 former CIties into one. There are 82 Fire Stations that operate 24/7, along with an 83rd Station located on the Exhibition Grounds, and only operates the last two weeks of Augsut into Labour Day. There are approx 160 trucks in service; Pumpers (Engines), Aerials (Trucks), Rescues (Pumpers with Auto-Ex and RIT duties), two Heavy HAz-Mats, 4 Air/Light Trucks, and 5 Squads (Heavy Rescues), 16 District Chiefs (Battalion), 4 Platoon Chiefs
46fd04 2 days ago
@46fd04. Regardless of where you live or how disrespectfully the civies are it's our responsibility to protect them, even from there own stupidity. We help during emergencies not create them!
courtenayfire43 1 month ago
@courtenayfire43 Knock on wood, I've never had a collision while driving a fire truck responding to a call. Whether or not you agree with my driving skills/style, in this City you've got to drive fast and aggressively, or you won't arrive in time to make a difference!
46fd04 2 days ago
Good job giving the rest of the fire service a bad rep! Looser.
courtenayfire43 1 month ago
@courtenayfire43 No idea what you're talking about. Do you live in Toronto? Do you have any idea how disrespectful other people are towards Emergencies? Not only are our drivers battling other drivers who just give a flyin' f***, or don't have a clue about what to do, our drivers battle pedestrians who will walk right out in front of a responding fire truck, as if they own the road! That is why one died 3 years ago, walked right in front of a returning fire truck, pissed drunk, and now dead.
46fd04 1 month ago
@courtenayfire43 Comments like yours can lead to being Banned from youtube, Watch what you Post YOU LOSER!
AFDBuffwi 2 days ago
Was the narrator Mark Dailey? "Conebashing in the downtown and using so much horn we have no brakes. TFS R3.... Everywhere."
Jay91150 2 months ago
@Jay91150 FYI All of our trucks have secondary air tanks for accessories (horn, wipers, driver's eat, etc...) so there is never a concern for losing the brakes.
The air horn does NOT deplete supply air for the brakes.
46fd04 1 month ago
@46fd04 I would hope every modern rig is built the same way! All my dept's trucks are. I was just being a smartass. :) I get grief from my officers for how much air horn I use too.
Jay91150 1 month ago
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Jay91150 2 months ago
Can some one explain to me why Rescue 3 was called there, and what trucks were at Station 14 that were not eligible to respond to this water flow alarm? I just cant justify a 10 Minute Code3 Response when there are closer halls?
xxblackattack08xx 2 months ago
@xxblackattack08xx That's the way it was and still is. Heavy Rescue Squads are always dispatched to places where there are lots of people, like schools, Malls, Churches, and Subways.
And, since you're not the Fire Chief, you don't need to justify anything LOL
46fd04 1 month ago
Brilliant footage - enjoyed it.
celticpenguin 3 months ago
Fun driving
u1s1m1c 3 months ago
Yep. This still pisses me off. What an unprofessional batch of morons.
dayradio65 4 months ago
First of all get a god damn fed q and drive safer
Waddle5blue 4 months ago
Is this an old Mack apparatus? Windshield pillar makes me think so...
BCFSXCYYJ2010 5 months ago
@BCFSXCYYJ2010 Yes, best truck ever made!!! It was a 1988 model, taken off the road about 3 or 4 years ago, after serving as a spare truck for several years.
46fd04 5 months ago
@46fd04 Couldnt agree more about it being the best truck- dont see many around these days.. Sad.
BCFSXCYYJ2010 5 months ago
what does a water-flow alarm mean? it doesnt sound too serious
AirwaysProductionsTV 7 months ago
@AirwaysProductionsTV A water-flow alarm is caused by a pressure fluctuation in a sprinkler system. When a fire occurs and activates a sprinkler, the water-flow sensor will activate the Fire Alarm system.
46fd04 4 months ago
Narrator was very entertaining and funny....... Good stuff
mphill66 8 months ago
awesom, way funny that they blocked out the bad words!
cajohnson1234 8 months ago
@cajohnson1234 We didn't block out the bad words, we blocked out our names!!! Videotaping response calls is against our Rules & Regs.
46fd04 8 months ago 3
@46fd04 technically ur boss could have seen this vid and looked at the date and time of this vid and check the call records and caught u. just sayin...
24863179abc 7 months ago
@24863179abc Hi there U R correct. However, the video was shot in 2000, TFD Rescue 3 no longer exists, and I posted this 9 years later.
Our Dep't cannot keep their Training Records in order, so I'm not worried in the least that they can, or will, ever figure out who we are.
46fd04 7 months ago
@46fd04 thats true. smart!
24863179abc 7 months ago
@46fd04 Are you still on active duty? My dad retired from the TFD in '97.
CowboyPenner 4 months ago
@CowboyPenner Yes. I have another 10 - 12 years to go.
46fd04 4 months ago
@46fd04 Were you there in '97? I wonder if you know my dad.
CowboyPenner 4 months ago
what's the difference between going to a fire academy and taking the pre fire service education career in a college?
Zantozzzz 8 months ago
I am aware they are fire trucks. It doesn't matter what country your in, that driving was dangerous. You can't help anyone, if you can't make it to the scene safely. Not to mention the countless lives they put at risk while driving so recklessly.
engineco3wfd 9 months ago
@engineco3wfd I agree with you man. He was going way too fast through those intersections. There's a lot of people who don't pay attention.
orochimaruisugly 7 months ago
Dangerous, uneducated, juvenile driving. Pathetic. Grow up.
engineco3wfd 9 months ago
@engineco3wfd They are fire trucks, have proper safety equipment (siren and lights) on, and are responding. According to law, they do what they are suppose to. In Canada, these laws may differ from the US.
What would you do if you were responding? Wait behind traffic? (Well, depends on the priority)
PhysicsTowerTeam 9 months ago
@engineco3wfd they are responding to an emergency what do u expect them to do??
SuperTheGorilla 9 months ago
a verey good viedeo
supergeismar 10 months ago
i would love to be apart of these guys they are the best up there in canada
bigBn20102010 10 months ago
A lot has changed, since that video. Takes me back.
cDefinbaker 11 months ago
Great video, the quickest tour of Toronto I'll ever have. Upgrade your camera buddy.
tjmady 11 months ago
@tjmady That video was shot in 2000, using a VHS video camera. I have already upgraded, thank you.
46fd04 11 months ago
hey thats were aunt irene used to live!
hellocitybnl 11 months ago
damn truck driver. i wonder what he was smoking?!
garlic287 11 months ago
do I need to have a 5 years experience in class C vehicles to become a firefighter?
Zantozzzz 1 year ago
damn, so many obstacles. do yo need to be born in canada to be a firefighter or can you just and apply to get the job?
Zantozzzz 1 year ago
the narrator makes this video absolutely hilarious!
iwannaplaycs 1 year ago
Driver great job
pilotsism 1 year ago
props to driver :)
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firefightercharles 1 year ago
Man I need a vacation in the Bahamas after each drive like that LOL.
I live in Oakville, every time I drive to downtown Toronto and I hear sirens I think "how do those guys make it in this traffic?!"... now I see how :D
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cadentavaricegrtrj 1 year ago
hey is the TFD any good is it similar to Windsors because my dad works in windsor but moved to the toronto area a while ago but after highschool im goin to Lambton fire academy and just wondering if this Fire Department was any good
xXCutePuppy666Xx 1 year ago
That is some easssy traffic, Nothing like what the FDNY has to deal with. Keep it up from a firefighter brother in New York.
November10th1775USMC 1 year ago
i have to ask what was on everyones mind was the constuction barrel ok? lol
i can imagine u handing it back to the dudes here u go we didnt mean to take this
crapper1 1 year ago
@46fd04
I finished at the Ontario Fire Academy In Orillia On, and im working on getting hired in Peterborough ON, What would be my chances??
braidengodfrey1 1 year ago
@braidengodfrey1 Not sure. Better than someone who hasn't taken the course I guess. If you don't succeed the first time, try try again. I applied for several departments when I was between 19 - 24. Got hired by Toronto at 25. This is the best age for pension purposes (25 or younger). Good luck!
46fd04 1 year ago
that was funny.good thing one one was hurt.
bellezza1210 1 year ago
this just made me want to be on toronto fire even more i finish at the fire academy in a month and tthen im gonna be working on geting hired :)
mac1511 1 year ago
To: mac1511
Which Fire Academy r u training at? Also, as a Toronto Fore firefighter, I will tell you that the TFD is not the be all and end all. Do your beit to get hired on by any professional full-time FD before the age of 25. This will ensure you receive a full pension and can retire around the age of 55.
46fd04 1 year ago
This is Awesome! Thanks for uploading!
H1ph0pfr0ggy 1 year ago
You guys sounds like your having some fun in the cab there.... thanks a lot for the videos.. they're great to watch.
guitarguy940 1 year ago
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DTMRM8 1 year ago
@DTMRM8 You know where all that good commentary got him? He is a City Councillor, and soon to me Mayor in Oct. 2010. That's where it got him!
46fd04 1 year ago
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DTMRM8 1 year ago
@DTMRM8 Hopefully you don't live in Owen Sound either LOL
46fd04 1 year ago
@46fd04 My bad man. I should know by now not to comment when I'm already angry about other things. It was a great video, his comments were just a little annoying, but I overreacted. Thanks for posting vids dude.
DTMRM8 1 year ago
I think you drove fine as an EMT who drives and ambulance i think you driving was good that truck should of got out of the fucking way, but good job.
davidrampone 1 year ago
Maybe its time for Toronto to go against convention and open more firehalls to cut response time down, so the trucks don't need to make such reckless runs!
Shoknifeman 1 year ago
Wow...scary but exciting!!!!
Shoknifeman 1 year ago
Very unsafe driving. You keep saying 'that was close' . Perhaps you need to think about YOUR driving >
train672 1 year ago
@train672 The verbal commentary was supplied by a firefighter on the back of the truck, not me.
I drove for many years, NO collisions while driving, just when I was parked at a scene. A lady drove into the back of my truck while parked at a call. In Toronto, you have to drive aggressively to get people out of the way and arrive at an emergency in a timely manner. It may appear unsafe to you, but I can guarantee you I would never drive in a manner that would jeopardize me or my crew.
46fd04 1 year ago
Note to the driver: 90 kph on that street??!!?? You dope. You jeopardized your crew and the public for a freaking water flow alarm? One you knew you would be cleared on anyway? Grow the fuck up. This is real life and you're not on Engine 51. Putz.
dayradio65 1 year ago
R U a professional firefighter? Have u ever driven an emergency response vehicle? This call came in as a Fire Alarm and Smoke in the subway station. Until cleared by Command, I will drive as quickly & safely as possible to get there ASAP. Unfortunately, the boys weren't quick enough yesterday. 3 serious fires in 12 hours resulted in 2 deaths, 2 more on life support. Also, don't call me names, or you'll be blocked from further comments. I'm sure u wouldn't call me these names in person.
46fd04 1 year ago
@46fd04 I operated an emergency vehicle professionally for almost ten years. I have also investigated multiple accidents involving EVs MOST of which stemmed from the operator getting 'too caught up in the response'. It's a common thing, so don't feel so bad. Just always remember to stay calm, focused and professional.
dayradio65 1 year ago
@46fd04 And if the twat next to you is disturbing you by talking too much, or sending out gestures which will need to be edited (exceptionally unprofessional by the way) then don't be afraid to tell him to clear the intersections and keep the commentary to a minimum.
dayradio65 1 year ago
@46fd04 As the operator you have an enormous responsibility. Get there on time - WITHOUT causing harm. It's tough. That's why is scares hell out of me watching these young volunteers tear ass down the highway thinking that siren keeps them immune from damage, injury, or death. Without a doubt one of the most dangerous parts of the job, is actually getting there. Keep that in mind the next time you nearly get your truck airborne.
dayradio65 1 year ago
@46fd04 And lastly, yes I would call you those same names to your face. Then I would cite you. Putz.
dayradio65 1 year ago
That was pretty damn cool
NorOnt18 1 year ago
Price of gas 62.9
Oh, the old days...
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get the shit fuckin bitch hell outa the cock fuckin way of the big loud obviously in a hurry fire truck u dumb as fuckin toronto drivers!!!! if theres a fuckin firetruck slamming through the goddamn intersectioin, thats a fuckin cue to get the fuckin hell outa the way lol stupid!! {firemen r the fuckin shit}
junebug9594 2 years ago
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junebug9594 2 years ago
Did the old '' Toronto Fire Dept. have tillers?.....i hope Toronto Fire Services have tillers! =(
Toronto324 2 years ago
No, not that I am aware of. Been on the job 20 years, never seen them, Still don't use them either.
46fd04 2 years ago
The in video commentary is the best!!
privatepilotmax 2 years ago 16
AWSOME TO THE VERY END ! ! !
e14212 2 years ago 2
Ha. I love the part when he says, and he gives him a hand gesture that we won't repeat on screen.
GreenBlaze75 2 years ago 2
This is incredible footage of just one of the dangers these heros face everyday. These guys are heros i consider them much more of heros than i do military men and women who willingly invade other's countries.
mattmatt115 2 years ago
wow dose ne1 kno how to pull to the side? there jus like ow fire truck lets get infront of it,
CRAzPR0DUCTI0NS 2 years ago
That was awsome, loved it, was like a Hockey game the way you were talkin A
Firefighter5130 2 years ago
Jesus, that is some tough driving. That right there is some good driving skill.
I guess when I apply to be a fire fighter, I should apply in the GTA, because I have no idea how I'd even maneuver through a giant mess like that.
firebat42 2 years ago
Give yourself a chance, it's easier than it looks. You just need nerves of steel!!!
46fd04 2 years ago
So....does that come with the job? :)
'Cause that just be fantastic :D
Yeah, I always wanted to drive those huge trucks, yet I sometimes feel really nervous as if something will go wrong when driving (ie turning a corner to sharply and hitting a car or flipping the truck lol). Leave it to the newbie to do all the worrying XD
firebat42 2 years ago
It's definitely interesting.. first time I did a ride-along code3 I was shaking like crazy, been ok ever since.
Stay safe out there Toronto Fire.
bullzisnipr3 2 years ago
LOL All that just to be cleared haha. That's too bad, I guess. All those people in construction probably were thinking 'those bastards'. Great video! Thanks a lot!
CptSchmidt 2 years ago
8:35 lol the road pylon "You can run right over that thing"
brodierdr666 2 years ago 18
@brodierdr666 I love that they got put back in service just after doing it too.
dcocozzelli 1 year ago
Even the Toronto Police can sometimes not hear/see us coming, because, they are glued to their on-board computer getting the info they need while responding to a call. On one occasion, we had a Sgt. from 43 Div. pull out of the the Police Stn., right in front of us, because he was talking on his cell phone! He dropped by our Station later on and apologized. I told him to remember that incident the next time he stops someone else for not paying attention while on their cell phone.
46fd04 2 years ago
I am amazed, and not surprised, at how few Torontonians know how to drive. When I got my license, I was drilled on "what do you do when you see a fire truck or EMS come up behind you?"
The correct answer, of course, is pull to the right, and stop. NOT "drive in front of it slowly and hope it doesn't get mad." or "Stop in the left lane and let it go around." ... I think Fire trucks need a camera mounted to the front, to capture license #'s and that be sent to MTO for tickets for $500 ...
allanvs 2 years ago 3
Yeah they need that. Nothing pisses me off more then people not pulling over for lights and sirens. A few months ago I was downtown (Barrie, Ontario) was with a few of my friend just getting some hotdogs, then a ambulance came down the street and was trying to make a left hand turn on to another road. This cab stops right in the middle of the road and blocks the ambulance. Everyone just started yelling at the cabbie to "move his ass" I don't think I ever been so mad at someone in my life.
Sneak693 2 years ago
wicked vid guys, keep up the good work
00freightshaker 2 years ago
Freaking awesome!
ww3k 2 years ago
My dream job. Just passed my exam this spring pending a interview.
zipperat 2 years ago
when will u post up mopre vids and do u have ne of the toronot metro ambulance service?
joshburg123 2 years ago
What do you use to keep the camera still??? please tell
301whitehall 2 years ago
I used a tripod, which was secured down with a seatbelt and leather straps.
The truck is a MACK, don't know what the MC means
46fd04 2 years ago
mc is the kind of mack like c or cf
51ENGINE51 2 years ago
I'm sure no one can hear the siren over the excessive use of the air horn. I'm surprised you even have any (air) brakes left. Lay off the horn!
rgc1961 2 years ago
In Toronto, the air horn is very necessary to clear traffic.
Also, our trucks have an auxiliary air tank just for the brakes. If that auxiliary air tank goes dry, the brakes still work fine.
46fd04 2 years ago
"If the auxiliary air tank goes dry the brakes still work fine"? Odd, to say the least, since I've been driving Toronto Fire trucks for over twenty years and I've never seen a truck which has air brakes that will work without any air. Lay off the air horn!
rgc1961 2 years ago
I'm an MTO Signing Authority for air brakes. I will check with Matt Woodrow to ensure the accuracy of my information.
It is my understanding that the auxiliary air tank (separate from the wet, primary & secondary tanks which operate your brakes) is used solely for air operated devices, such as wipers, seats, and the air horn.
It is supposed to be plumbed in such a way that if the auxiliary air tank runs out of air, the air brakes will not be affected.
46fd04 2 years ago
Also, I just re-read my other post. Must have had a brain fart. It was supposed to say;
"Also, our trucks have an auxiliary air tank just for the air horn..."
Sorry about that.
46fd04 2 years ago
Also, is this a Mack MC?
301whitehall 2 years ago
Entertainment at its finest, I have a ride along on my page ( buffalo eng22 First in
( just going to another fire)
torgeorge 2 years ago
aahahah
"Quit swearing into the tape!"
mlps93 2 years ago
No, I left in 2006.
This Station is part of the old CIty of Toronto. Amalgamation took place in 1998, but it was sseveral years before the Fire Dept became amalgamated.
46fd04 2 years ago
So, wait is the station still in use or is it dead? Also what year was this when you took the video?
Kenster1025 2 years ago
Read the date lower left corner, Jan.6 2000
This Station is still active, #134 located near Yonge St. & Eglinton Av.
Used to have a Pumper, Aerial, and District Chief.
Aerial became a Heavy Rescue Squad (seen responding in this video) in approx. 1994/1995.
The Chief was moved to another Station in 2001, the Heavy Rescue was decommissioned in 2002.
46fd04 2 years ago
Do you still work for the station?
Kenster1025 2 years ago
thx for the video, keep posting them
very nice video by the way
PompierIndustriel 2 years ago
Excellent positioning of the apparatus and use of the correct way to drive code 3 using the oncoming lane. Well done!
911caddy 2 years ago
whats the number of the station?
mgrvercetti 2 years ago
134, used to be Stn.28 in the old TFD
46fd04 2 years ago
Stn134, corner of Montgomery Av & Yonge St 3 blocks North of Eglinton. Montgomery Av and Broadway Av are the same road
46fd04 2 years ago
oh, that's the fire department at brodway and eglinton right?. North toronto is right beside it.
twcpilot 2 years ago
could have done without the talking.
clubsoda69 2 years ago
Oh, and your commentary was great. You appear to have a good sense of humour esp at the end. LOL Am I allowed to laugh? You guys rock. :-)
wis7dom 2 years ago
Ok, I have to say first of all that this was an awesome vid and thanks for sharing!!!!
Second.......wth at 3:34 and that white delivery truck? The person must have been blind and deaf not to see you! Geez. Ppl are so ignorant! You've probably seen it all tho. Kudos to you. Thanks again for sharing.
wis7dom 2 years ago
That was good driving. I have a couple questions? Since I'm not from that part of the world if the driver would have hit one of them cars would he had been at fault? Could he had been sued along with the department? If that were a department from around here they would of gotten a couple days on the street or worse for driving like that. We have to use "Due re guard" or were at fault. Other than that it looked like it would of been a fun ride.
Nebraska68134 2 years ago
In Ontario, when firefighters are in the exectutions of their duties, and are acting in good faith, they are indemnified from any liability for damages that are incurred as a result of their actions. Conversely, private motorists have a statutory duty to yield to emergency vehicles when their lights are flashing, and are liable for any damages that result from their contravention of this imposed duty.
See s. 74 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and 159/192 of the Highway Traffic Act.
snowstormcan 2 years ago
In Ontario, Emergency Vehicle operators have only 4 exemptions under the Highway Traffic Act;
1. May proceed thru a red light AFTER stopping and determining it is safe to do so
2. May pass a streetcar on the left
3. May drive in the left passing lane of the Don Valley Parkway, and all 400 series highways
4. May exceed the speed limit with lights & sirens on
NOT allowed to drive on the wrong side of the road, go down 1 way streets the wrong way, etc.. even though it must be done at times
46fd04 2 years ago
Interesting. I wasn't aware there were that many limitations on an emergency vehicle operator's ability to circumvent the HTA when they are responding to emergencies. What HTA reg. is all this information codified under?
snowstormcan 2 years ago
In Toronto, everyone sues the City when they collide with an Emergency vehicle. In most cases, it's the other party who is at fault, but they still sue us anyways.
46fd04 2 years ago
I was the driver here and in no way did I put anyone's life at risk. The only close calls were the driver darting out from behind the bus, and the old man crossing the street.
Other than that, this call went like clockwork. In Toronto, Emergency vehicle drivers have to drive smart, defensively, quick, and be aggressive at times to get the morons out of the way.
Otherwise, we'd never get there in time.
46fd04 2 years ago
Station 345 probably was there in 40 or 50 seconds,,,,lol, Once upon a time i was very interested in becoming a firefighter, Id probably still give up my 10 yrs seniority with TTC to join the TFS, but ive grown lazy in my old age,,,lol. I passed the written test with several departments, made it to the interview stage with old etobicoke fire. Even tried the physical, man the running almost killed me,,,,lol. Needless to say i have the utmost respect for firefighters. keep up the good work 46.
medic0069 3 years ago
Haha nice vid, how many rescue trucks does toronto run?
acdryer1 3 years ago
Toronto has 5 Heavy Squads, and numerous light Rescue Pumpers.
46fd04 2 years ago
Nice job !
zizulinho 3 years ago
what year was this?
zootoo63 3 years ago
The date & time on the video is accurate;
Jan.6, 2000 at 2:02pm
46fd04 3 years ago
lol. i didnt notice the 6/00
zootoo63 3 years ago
too slow fire rescue indeed, is that because toronto has too narrow roads? anyways i wish to migrate from Egypt to canada, i love it, anyone can give me info that might help to migrate thnx ppl
deenualhaq 3 years ago
it took them so long because they were backup and never got cleared
so they have to keep going to the sene until cleared by someone there
Sneak693 3 years ago
There were 5 trucks plus a Chief sent to this call.
Heavy Rescues in Toronto are normally dispatched to alarm calls involving large #'s of people, including subway stations.
The truc in this video was old TFD's Heavy Rescue 3, and would have been last to arrive.
The normal response time in Toronto for the first arriving truck is between 4 and 5 mins.
46fd04 3 years ago
Checkout my comments regarding your query.
46fd04 3 years ago
i think i was the TTC driver at Dupont blocking traffic,,,lol,,,There really isnt anything like driving the Dufferin bus, except, maybe driving a rescue truck 9 minutes accross town,,,lol, Nice driving brother. Kinda fitting you guys were responding to a call in our subway, what the heck happened to the other 14 firestations in the area?,,,lol.
medic0069 3 years ago
I got your video angeschaut.Mir is at times like this you have little cars
Zurseite if you drive the blue light to make. which make driving the car with us always
'm Also in the Fire and Germany.
Projektdog 3 years ago
Amazing Driving Looks like fun
My the pylon R.I.P
laxboi1212 3 years ago
That's some crazy driving skills!!
KrisYYZ 3 years ago
You have blessed hands !..
JOSEARGUINARENA 3 years ago
God I love Toronto, awesome vid, the driver sure is damn good at what he does. It sucks that they don't allow response videos, but I can see why.
BoxerTwoZero 3 years ago
Thank you for those comments. I was the driver in both videos.
I'm an A/C now in East Command, and in 2 years as an A/C, I've only gotten to drive once.
I sure miss it. Driving in Toronto is a real challenge.
46fd04 3 years ago
Do you know Bob Head ( Or Hedd, I'm not sure ), Larry Fry or Doug Silver?
Driving is a challenge, but it sure is fun.
When did you guys turn to the new trucks with the LED lights?
BoxerTwoZero 3 years ago
Hmm.. what could be under the bumper? haha
Great video.
Nebzz 3 years ago
Nice video!
Excellent driving.
A few parts scared me lol
Stay safe!
mlps93 3 years ago
Is that a PA200 you've got there?
LifesaversofFuture 3 years ago
Yes it was. A few months later we had it replaced with a siren we could control with the horn switch.
46fd04 3 years ago
WOW!!.......Now that's what I call Driving...Awesome Video.
Leisher47 3 years ago
Another great response from TFS
playswithboobs 3 years ago
Lose the narrator...
jsnasselin 3 years ago
I can't. He was the firefighter on the back of the truck.
chrishackit 3 years ago 3
yea, thw whole video I was like...SHUT UP!
rykember11 3 years ago