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Five fire fighters of Brooklyn, NY ladder co. 255 take a joy ride in a fire truck to grocery shop at a Brooklyn Shop Rite.

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[sbenson43]

ignore this mutt, he is a troll that either couldn't pass the exam or a Fireman stole his wife from him.

I love hearing people call to complain...why are they at the store...well, either there is someone sick, there's a fire or they're hungry.

[oberstd9]

@sbenson43 Yeah... we all know the firefighter exam is much more difficult than gaining admission to Harvard. Also six months training in the firefighters academy is the equivalent of a Master's degree right??? How convenient fire fighters work 24 to 48 hours straight. Ever wonder who's porking your wife while you're working? What's that strange smell in your bed or those stains on your bedsheets? Just tell me how's your wife and my kids??

[footbase199]

*if, ill help you out you illiterate fuck and im sure brokeback mountain is probably what you get off to isn't it? haha not surprising

[oberstd9]

@footbase199 Hey sheep faggot...I'm not into homosexuality and/or beastiality. Moreover, I'm not the one swapping spit and holding hands with other men in the shower. So go back to brokeback mountain...your sheep are getting lonely.

[iths5222]

what are the ppl that serve our city not aloud to go out and buy food for the station house and if u look they are in full gear so if they are called they can respond. as a fire fighter my self i take offense to ur lack of respect for the ppl who risk our lives to do what most fear

[oberstd9]

@iths5222 correct me if I'm wrong anywhere in my argument. Firefighters are required to obey all the laws...correct? That means all traffic laws when not on an emergency...correct? A food run is not an emergency...correct? The firetruck was parked on the wrong side of the street and faced oncoming traffic...correct? They broke the law in a non-emergency situation and they should lead by example-So I rest on your face!!! Finally, if you give respect you get respect-they were disrespectful.

[fyrmun37]

It's obvious the guy filming this didn't take his medication on this day. What a shame. It's probably free, since he obviously doesn't have a job.

[Maserati7200]

i live 7 short blocks from here

[Rich58R]

Anyone curious why this YouTube hero, oberstd9, didn't simply mention his concerns to one of the firemen or the officer-in-charge of the company? Why take a video and post it online, implying that there was something inappropriate being done? Answer: he's a coward.

[Rich58R]

Where is the problem here? Firemen work long shifts and have to eat, just like you! They eat meals together like a family. They are out in the community, interacting with the community and spending money in the community. They're presumably eating healthy since they're not at a fast food place. If there is a fire or a emergency they are available for runs (they have those radio thingys) so that they can risk their asses to save yours. Get a life you moron!

[BRADLUEDKE1]

JOY RIDE!! first of all were required to drive the trucks anywhere we have to go on shift.. or would it be easier for us to get a call to save you or a loved one and have to drive all the way back to the station to get our gear and truck THAN come help you?? shut it down...

[scarlettg92]

Wow. Really dude? You might as well take this vid down cause your not going to find any likes about this. Obviously you know nothing about FF or you wouldn't have posted this. My husband has 11 years in the service and you have no idea what they do or see on a daily basis. And one day you will need their help and fortunately for you they will still be there to help you and I hope you feel like a real ass then. I could go on but you may not "get" it and you may never..

[paultxsa1]

So, let's see. You've got a video of a few firefighters in their heavy gear, shopping for food in their area, no one is smiling, and no one is playing on the fire engine outside. Your caption is that 'ladder truck 255 takes a joy ride.' Just stupid.

[brewmaster226]

Wow, this guy is a real whack job. Everybody read his comments and replies and have good laugh. It's kinda sad really. And oh yeah, I am fireman... 16 years and counting.