London Fire Brigade - Paddington 4 Pump fire

[kd84afc]

I would say this was in the early 90s. I'd say 92/93

[tbone6636]

All i can say is those aerial pieces are bad ass, Booms that articulate at two Different points, Now that's a cool piece.

[BK25100]

Nice video...Does anybody know when the brigade started using the Volvo appliances..late 80's?

[Cyrussm]

Can't belive that this electronic siren was that old (still some pumps in London use this siren) does anybody knows what model and make is it?

Fantastic video btw :)

[FeuerwehrWSL]

very well done job but some of the cars ( 1:43 ) are very old in such a big town like London they should have newer cars

PS: I`m german so don`t look at my grama

[MA9494AM]

@FeuerwehrWSL The video is from the early 90's. so the pumps where what 10 years old.

[MrFishmonger1]

well done to all you boys my respects to you all guys

[1CobraRAWR]

Show's how old the footage is having a watch manager (Station Officer) in charge of the pump haha not anymore WM's incharge of Pump Ladder's now'a day.

[firebobby33]

Blue watch job from the early 90's. My brother was there. Nice shot of the StnO Chris Griffin, now the chief of gloucester.

[train672]

As a member of the public, it looks dis-organised. I guess you guys knew what you are all doing but it looks like a mess to me.

A rundown of the procedures would be most interesting and would help me learn about your tactics. Thanks :)

[SpassMacher2000]

its controlled chaos

[train672]

On reflection, I apologise for my comments above.

You guys did a great job and it was very interesting to see you at work.

Many thanks for posting this vid :)

[SECAmbCFR]

@train672 Each crew member has a number which defines his/her task.

#1 is officer - task to evaluate situation and take command.

#2 Driver/Pump operator - task to lay hose, connect hydrant end and engage pump (which is why he runs back to the cab for power take-off)

From left to right rear row #'s 3,4,5

Don BA sets, grab line bag, assist #2 with hose at building end, await orders from #1.

Although this looks chaotic, all worked as it should from both the first crew and arriving back-up.

[confranman]

@SECAmbCFR Exactly, it is chaos...but organised chaos, everyone performed well in this video, thanks for sharing

[djensze]

good video

[jdrepiv]

What year?

[1CobraRAWR]

@jdrepiv Gotta be round about mid 80's early nineties, as pump officer is a watch manager

[jackeatley]

@1CobraRAWR

gotta point out the 199? volvo/saxon, the full nomex fire kit and the newer helmets.

so early 90's

[1CobraRAWR]

@jackeatley indeed mate god this is old not even my era but know alot good footage though, as i said pumps back in the days were manned by 4 fire fighters & a watch officer either station officer or sub officer white helmet 1 stripe yellow helmet 2 stripes, gotta love the hum of the old dennis though!

[RascarDK]

Nice :P