Wholetime Recruits Course 2017

[@kevinhancock8157]

Done all this in 1983 4yrs left and I can retire...I won't miss it ..

[@muff.t2780]

Times have changed. As an old firefighter I just wish them good luck in their career. Stay safe guys and gals.

[@rich3222]

I bet you remember the yellow trousers melting to your legs and your ears blistering, did you get your 30 year medal ? Also can I ask are you currently a driver and pump operator

[@graveey]

As a 30 year old who is thinking about quitting a well paid corporate job to become a firefighter and do something better for society, can you shed any wisdom on whether it's a good move or not? You're a veteran so I'm sure you can offer great insight to someone in my position, thanks.

[@eliselawless3246]

graveey I want to be a firefighter myself, I’m thinking about doing level 2 public services and I’ve already got my level 1 qualification and I also want to do volunteering and a apprenticeship with the fire service, I’ve also got a fire cadet qualification

[@colinnelson3974]

Sad to hear a nearly retired firey say they won' miss it. Hope you are talking physically as you have the best job in the world.

[@muff.t2780]

Do me a favour. (I am an old firefighter) don't cut the A post too short. Happened to me. Crew cut the roof before I arrived, didn't have enough A post to place the ram against. Lady trapped was heavily pregnant, her partner was understandably going ape s***. Not a good situation. We did what we always do, we got on with it!!

[@colinnelson3974]

Great effort, Should now be through recruitment phases. Different jargon than scotland for your BA breifs. Good luck!

[@jadesprawling7633]

Great video Great video I really enjoyed it

[@rorymcwilliams769]

That instructor in class room like the guy from Top Gun....I GOTTA GIVE YOU YOUR DREAM SHOT

[@rjellis7502]

Great video it really helps me

[@billvalentine4207]

Trained Manchester with +- 50 guy's JEEZ instructors Quite Sadistic buggers. BUT YOU HAD TO BE TOUGH OR LEAVE THE TRAINING HOOK LADDERS SORTED THE WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF🤣1964 I WAS 24 THEN NOW 82 I SURVIVED BEING A Firefighter 🤪Bill Vallantine South Africa now

[@Vanman-ed9og]

The main thing to teach new recruits is to cut a roof off a car. Every time you see fire men at any car accident they are cutting the roof. It does not matter if the person is in the car or out the roof must come off. I'm pretty sure this is the only thing they can do.

[@FreestyleCrazy12345]

Vanman1965 firefighter * and it’s really not the only thing they do. You forgot the tea drinking!

[@eliselawless3246]

Yes , you do have to take the roof of because people could have serious spinal injuries, learnt it in cadets

[@muff.t2780]

Seen a lot of car accidents have you? Of course the rubber neck would help!!

[@TheModernSnipez]

@@FreestyleCrazy12345 Firemen*

[@FreestyleCrazy12345]

@@TheModernSnipez firefighter* That term left the UK a long time ago.

[@rich3222]

Nice Ba board

[@grahammaguire404]

2 pints of lager and a packet of Crisps please!!!!

[@saidmtiro6321]

I have interest to study plz may help

[@shadyblackbird7609]

This looks piss easy thought the fitness standards would of at least been shown in more depth to me this looks really relaxed wow

[@DBonnick11]

it looks easy but once your in full PPE it tires you out especially with BA

[@eliselawless3246]

That’s why they aren’t allowed in the building for a long period of time because they can get heat exhaustion

[@jimmytrump2029]

It’s a recruitment video, when I done mine it was like drill sergeants screaming at you and none stop running

[@jackstuart1133]

Guidelines .. still!! ditch them and you will be moving much faster

[@rjellis7502]

What's the use of being a firefighter then

[@colinnelson3974]

Agreed ditch the guidelines. Some fire services have done this already. Tactical ventilation is the answer and tic cameras.

[@TheDazzlefire]

OMG. I was FF trainer 16 years ago! I see very little enthusiasm, no shouting, poor ladder pitches (angles), everything far too slow, and a far too softly, softly approach to what should be a very disciplined service. I dread to think where LFRS will be at in another 10 years!

[@eliselawless3246]

Daz C I agree they need to work quick and pretend it was a real rescue and they need to shout loud at cadets we can do the same thing but we shout louder than them 👍

[@colinnelson3974]

It should be done with enthusiasm, but shouting at recruits or anyone that is learning is bollocks. Talk to them like human beings. Safety critical and training should be taken seriously, but with teaching points and direction. Blame the "old school" firefighters taking the course not the recruits for ladder pitches if you wish. Anyway mistakes happen.

[@TheDazzlefire]

@@colinnelson3974 the 'shouting' aspect I mentioned related to the person in charge of the ladder. They must make it absolutely clear, and loud, the commands to safely pitch the ladder. I only shouted at recruits when I saw something dangerous! I've observed recruits attempting to climb/descend ladders without them being footed. I probably saved their lives by shouting at that point!

[@colinnelson3974]

@@TheDazzlefire absolutely spot on with this reply, could not agree more.

[@omargutierrez9521]

terrible , slow , and sloppy

[@rjellis7502]

You try it then

[@eliselawless3246]

It’s harder than you think , I thought Cade was going to be easy but it wasn’t , it’s now easy after doing it for 3 years

[@colinnelson3974]

They are recruits you walloper!