Now this video was one of the craziest I’ve filmed, it was the biggest fire I’ve seen in person, but it was a bit emotional for my family and I, because my father who unfortunately passed away in August 2020 went to that church every weekend and I was there to witness half of it collapse and burn the ground, even tho I caught some of my rarest captures near this place yesterday, it meant a lot to me and has a lot of history and memories to me and the community, it’s unfortunate it happened, but let’s keep it positive from now on and forwards, life will be difficult sometimes and that’s what makes it a life of value and worth living
I can understand that! Somewhere that's a part of you always hits nearer to home when something like that happens. My condolences to you and great video too!
It is based on the Snorkel introduced in the late 1950's for the Chicago Fire Department. Snorkel, T-Rex, articulating platform, Cobra are the names used today to describe this type of apparatus. The original design (and most of the ones today) are based on a cherry picker, like power companies use. While I get the analogy, it is not based on that. There is a great video on that piece of apparatus that Toronto FD released, it is one of a kind (as far as the height) when it was introduced.
I was wondering why, if Tower 1 wasn't anywhere near a collapse zone, they couldn't lower the buckeet closer to the point of operation instead of the overhead showers we see all too often?!!
So many Depts have done this now. Operations are as "risk free" as they can be. Trouble is it does not extinguish any fire. Look at the recent Miami fire as a perfect fail.
It may be for stream coverage at a distance, but also could be limitations of the truck. The Bronto skylifts don't do down low well. Could be a dozen reasons.
A church north of the city in Aurora burned to the ground a few years ago too. It’s just now being rebuilt but it was also over a century of history. Unfortunately these churches are always full of flammables too.
According to Fire Apparatus Magazine: "Also included is an integrated telescopic waterway with a 1,000-gallon-per-minute capacity, which can be remotely operated as well. The vehicle can also be supplied with one of the Toronto fireboats if needed."
What killed me was seeing a hand full of firefighters just standing around while others busting their butts I come from a family of fireman and everyone in the departments are busy at fires not one stands around watching
Yeah I noticed that too but If I had to guess they didn't really have a job to do since all the hoses were already occupied with other firefighters and there were 60+ firefighters there anyway so they were there just in case (just my guess)
It’s because the fire department, much like many public service institutions in my area, support the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Members of that community are firefighters, teachers, doctors, nurses, and other public servants who have historically (and increasingly again now, it seems) faced tremendous hate and misunderstanding. It’s a flag of acceptance. That’s really it.
Greeting's From New Hampshire(USA) That Tower 1 sure is a sweet-looking ladder truck. Also do all Paramedic Vehicles have the same color lights as the Police Vehicles - That's interesting. Where I am from we don't have Blue or Green Lights on any of our Fire Department Vehicles, uh, well, actually I just remembered that we did get a New Fire Engine & 2 New Ambulances last year & I notice that they have a single Blue Light in the back, I guess there doing that with the newer vehicles now. OH & just In case you ask: Green Lights are on Security Vehicles.
All the EMS vehicles have either red and blue or red and white But about the green lights, Toronto Fire only has them on the chiefs and command vehicles and one vehicle on a scene will flash it to show who is in command (In this fire the Command 30 vehicle)
Now this video was one of the craziest I’ve filmed, it was the biggest fire I’ve seen in person, but it was a bit emotional for my family and I, because my father who unfortunately passed away in August 2020 went to that church every weekend and I was there to witness half of it collapse and burn the ground, even tho I caught some of my rarest captures near this place yesterday, it meant a lot to me and has a lot of history and memories to me and the community, it’s unfortunate it happened, but let’s keep it positive from now on and forwards, life will be difficult sometimes and that’s what makes it a life of value and worth living
I can understand that! Somewhere that's a part of you always hits nearer to home when something like that happens. My condolences to you and great video too!
Amen.
Great shots of Tower 1 operating, nice catches!
Surreal coverage, wow. Such a tragic fire.
Awesome job getting Tower 1, the Foam Pumper, the other responses and the scene! Subbed
Good coverage!
Showing off that magnificent Tower 1!
In the US - it happened on 06/09/24 - we swap month for day…
Damm that tower 1 truck sure is sweet! I want one 🙏
Police, ambulance, and fire all have a unique sound to the sirens.
Such a great sadness because of the irreplaceable art loss😢.
Nice catch. When i was in Toronto i got to see tower 1 i guess returning to quarters and i have a picture of it at night. Again, great catch
I've always admired the Toronto fire department
Tower 1 is basically a decommissioned concrete pumper concept
It is based on the Snorkel introduced in the late 1950's for the Chicago Fire Department. Snorkel, T-Rex, articulating platform, Cobra are the names used today to describe this type of apparatus. The original design (and most of the ones today) are based on a cherry picker, like power companies use. While I get the analogy, it is not based on that. There is a great video on that piece of apparatus that Toronto FD released, it is one of a kind (as far as the height) when it was introduced.
Concrete pumpers are not commissioned, it's not a Naval Vessel
@@spankylalaverture1151 Many things can be decommissioned that never were formally commissioned. It's a generic term nowadays.
I was wondering why, if Tower 1 wasn't anywhere near a collapse zone, they couldn't lower the buckeet closer to the point of operation instead of the overhead showers we see all too often?!!
So many Depts have done this now. Operations are as "risk free" as they can be. Trouble is it does not extinguish any fire. Look at the recent Miami fire as a perfect fail.
It may be for stream coverage at a distance, but also could be limitations of the truck. The Bronto skylifts don't do down low well. Could be a dozen reasons.
A church north of the city in Aurora burned to the ground a few years ago too. It’s just now being rebuilt but it was also over a century of history. Unfortunately these churches are always full of flammables too.
that's one big rig, got to be well over 30m, TO has some interesting apparatus, thanks for the video..
That is some great looking fire equipment.👍
Fantastic Fire Apparatus Wow
Respect aux pompiers pour leurs dévouement sauver les gens
Y’all got some weird fire trucks
Wow….. they sure brought out all the toys on this one !
Tremendous work by TFD
So Tower 1 just has a waterway and no pump? What’s the waterway’s rated gpm? As a former medic, I loved the bus!
According to Fire Apparatus Magazine:
"Also included is an integrated telescopic waterway with a 1,000-gallon-per-minute capacity, which can be remotely operated as well. The vehicle can also be supplied with one of the Toronto fireboats if needed."
Really sharp apparatus!
Yeah I almost cut myself when it drove by
absolute tragedy, that church was super old and Iconic, a lot people had lunches there, was always a sweet quiet place with lots chill people.
Liked, subscribed and shared your video and your channel
Thank you I am grateful for that
9/6/24 is 3 months away?
dd/mm/yy up here.
@@steverichardson266 Never mind
9 day 6 month 24 year so 9th June 2024
What killed me was seeing a hand full of firefighters just standing around while others busting their butts I come from a family of fireman and everyone in the departments are busy at fires not one stands around watching
Yeah I noticed that too but If I had to guess they didn't really have a job to do since all the hoses were already occupied with other firefighters and there were 60+ firefighters there anyway so they were there just in case (just my guess)
How is the command van at about 10:17 supported? One front tire seems to be noticeably not touching the ground.
It apparently has outriggers on the bottom which I did not know until that day
That tower 1 is a beast
Very sad news
What was the cause?
Wow
Other church fire
Nice coverage. Wonder why some units like hazmat 323 have gay pride flag on the door
It’s because the fire department, much like many public service institutions in my area, support the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Members of that community are firefighters, teachers, doctors, nurses, and other public servants who have historically (and increasingly again now, it seems) faced tremendous hate and misunderstanding.
It’s a flag of acceptance. That’s really it.
@@pinlight97 i don't think that the public services should advertise for any cause whatsoever
4 alarm is not a big response
Yeah true there were only like 52 vehicles there
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why does every truck have a gay flag on it? what does somebody's sexual preference in partners have to do with extinguishing fires?
i am so relieved that they have those gay transgender rainbow flags on their vehicles.
Hopefully you’re being serious: it’s the progressive PRIDE flag, included as a gesture of acceptance.
Greeting's From New Hampshire(USA)
That Tower 1 sure is a sweet-looking ladder truck.
Also do all Paramedic Vehicles have the same color lights as the Police Vehicles - That's interesting.
Where I am from we don't have Blue or Green Lights on any of our Fire Department Vehicles, uh, well, actually I just remembered that we did get a New Fire Engine & 2 New Ambulances last year & I notice that they have a single Blue Light in the back, I guess there doing that with the newer vehicles now.
OH & just In case you ask: Green Lights are on Security Vehicles.
All the EMS vehicles have either red and blue or red and white
But about the green lights, Toronto Fire only has them on the chiefs and command vehicles and one vehicle on a scene will flash it to show who is in command (In this fire the Command 30 vehicle)