A Day in the life of a Firefighter

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @airliner1980haj
    @airliner1980haj 8 місяців тому +294

    Always interesting to see the amount of medical calls the fire engine is dispatched to. Here in Europe fire engine only runs as first responder if no ambulance is available.

    • @tomoffinland123
      @tomoffinland123 8 місяців тому +12

      I wish this custom never lands on this side of the big pond.

    • @EpicGames28
      @EpicGames28 8 місяців тому +15

      it is usually because the engine often gets there before the ambulance, due to more engines and more fire stations in the city, and as more and more engines are ALS they can first respond to just about anything.

    • @andrejandrejovich3570
      @andrejandrejovich3570 8 місяців тому +6

      @@EpicGames28 In my country - Czech republic. If ambulance cant get to the scene quickly, police gets dispatched since they are trained as first responders.

    • @theeagle1540
      @theeagle1540 6 місяців тому +1

      It depends. In Munich there is always an engine dispatched for certain medical calls.

    • @oPatriot
      @oPatriot 6 місяців тому

      I’m my district, an engine goes to every call unless there isn’t one available

  • @TAmes-w5y
    @TAmes-w5y 9 місяців тому +329

    When my family is watching one of those fire shows and asks me if it’s accurate again I’m going to refer them to this episode of “what firefighters actually do all day” this was really awesome! Guys! 😎😎

    • @tedkeenan3341
      @tedkeenan3341 8 місяців тому +4

      sleep, play cards, watch TV, workout, did I mention sleep? Such hard hard workers

    • @mielkewayranch4951
      @mielkewayranch4951 7 місяців тому

      did you watch the video??@@tedkeenan3341

    • @AstroSwT
      @AstroSwT 7 місяців тому +13

      @@tedkeenan3341do you fight fires

    • @tedkeenan3341
      @tedkeenan3341 7 місяців тому

      @@AstroSwT I don't. No I don't. I actually have a real job, where I actually kinda work for a living. I don't sit around all day, and get paid with taxpayer money. I actually kinda earn my money

    • @tedkeenan3341
      @tedkeenan3341 7 місяців тому +5

      @@AstroSwTDo you run into burning buildings. No response huh?

  • @MovingtoEugeneOregon
    @MovingtoEugeneOregon 8 місяців тому +45

    LOLd at the mandatory birks in the gym 🤣This is an awesome DITL video you guys. Thanks for taking the time to film the process. Mad respect!

  • @Overlycomplicatedswede
    @Overlycomplicatedswede 5 місяців тому +62

    Very passionate person who clearly loves what he does and put a very clear view of what goes on

  • @montanamornings8526
    @montanamornings8526 8 місяців тому +43

    I lived in Eugene back in the early 70s. I remember so many times driving or walking by the Station on w7th. At that time housed a Mack tillered ladder truck. I thought how cool that would be. Starting 1981 I started a 30 year career w a Dept in So Cal. Was an Engineer for 20. Tillered many a ladder truck. Best job in the world. Good luck Eugene Springfield.

    • @ericdircks
      @ericdircks 2 місяці тому +1

      I Lived In Eugene Back In The Early 70s.
      I Remember So Many Times
      Driving Or Walking By The Station On W 7th. At
      That Time Housed A Mack Tillered Ladder Truck.
      I Thought How Cool That Would Be.
      Starting 1981 I Started A 30 Year
      Career W A Dept In So Cal.
      Was An Engineer For 20.
      Tillered Many A Ladder Truck.
      Best Job In The World. Good Luck
      Eugene Springfield.

  • @FighterJetOfDoom
    @FighterJetOfDoom 7 днів тому +2

    Amazing Video. Firefighting is one of my career paths that I’d like to go I to after I graduate, due to their duties, pay, and my uncle who was a Firefighter Paramedic down in Grants Pass. I thank all firemen for their service and hopefully I can one day work for Portland Fire and Rescue, or TVFR.

  • @the_anglepodcast
    @the_anglepodcast 3 місяці тому +23

    I’m looking into taking on firefighting as a career and I’ve been doing research. Love this video. Pretty good insight on the job without giving away detail that could cause legal troubles. Thanks for this!

    • @outdoor_redneck
      @outdoor_redneck 2 місяці тому +3

      same here, i was a volunteer at age 17 now im 20 looking for a good career in firefighting. before I go to the fire academy im training at the gym and running with weight to get my stamina and strength up so the academy will be a little easier.

  • @JamieVelazquez-e7n
    @JamieVelazquez-e7n 8 місяців тому +19

    Excellent video, super informative and great feature of the Department and firefighter! Well done showcasing a true day in the life- Manny!

  • @jakexpalace
    @jakexpalace 6 місяців тому +11

    Absolutely beautiful station and rigs. Awesome content. I start my fire academy in August!

  • @TravisMurphy-iz4fb
    @TravisMurphy-iz4fb 9 місяців тому +11

    Really great video! Would love to see more of these

  • @Lucyblacklab
    @Lucyblacklab 9 місяців тому +20

    That's a great gym for a fire station I'm jealous ❤

  • @Spenny.B-From-the_613
    @Spenny.B-From-the_613 8 місяців тому +6

    Great video, Thank you so much for sharing !

  • @legamer3185
    @legamer3185 5 місяців тому +10

    Good morning,
    Super nice video!
    I am a volunteer firefighter in France being French.
    I apologize but I use google translate.
    My biggest dream since I was little, is to be able to one day travel to you and in particular visit a barracks in your country and to see the operational resources in other countries.
    I wish you a good day/evening and take care of yourself during intervention ;)

  • @Jimsalos
    @Jimsalos 8 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for your service! 👨‍🚒

  • @ronthemogul
    @ronthemogul 4 місяці тому +1

    One of the best day in the life’s I’ve seen . Good job

  • @HalFastIndustries
    @HalFastIndustries 6 місяців тому

    Just finished an EMT highschool program/competition thing and now I finally have a hint of understanding as to what these heroes do

  • @oilyvio
    @oilyvio 4 місяці тому +1

    i would watch so many more videos of this FD haha, nice video, amazingly passionate workers, incredible

  • @diegocoratolo5372
    @diegocoratolo5372 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for your service

  • @motivatedminds33
    @motivatedminds33 8 місяців тому +21

    Hey Sebastien ! I’m 23 years old and stuck on trying to find a career. What I do know is I enjoy helping people and like something a little different everyday that keeps you busy. I was wondering what the requirements are to becoming a firefighter/emt ? Any information is greatly appreciated !

    • @kyleswackhamer1786
      @kyleswackhamer1786 8 місяців тому +11

      Go to your local fire station and ask for some guidance. They will get you pointed in the right direction. This is a great time to get into the fire service. Some departments will bring you on with no past experience and pay for your fire and emt cards. Most require fire 1 and 2 cards along with emt. Get with some of the local guys and they will tell you which academy to apply to. Most firefighters are glad to help someone just beginning their path

  • @alejandrobecerra3134
    @alejandrobecerra3134 4 місяці тому

    I did my clinicals as an EMT firefighters are always asking if we need help they’re trained medics so it’s nice cuz they’re a big help I love how everyone is willing to help each other in this field it’s a fun job on the EMT side but I’m going Fire

  • @jaybwilliams7859
    @jaybwilliams7859 8 місяців тому +36

    Sending a fire truck for chest pains, abdo pain, and a dog bite just seems so crazy to me. At my service they come for unconscious, VSA, or MVC's but not typical medical calls.

    • @victorrangel8283
      @victorrangel8283 8 місяців тому +3

      Some of these pains could be a underlying factor for something very big

    • @SeanDixon-zn7cr
      @SeanDixon-zn7cr 7 місяців тому

      @@victorrangel8283exactly

    • @JohnFox-zm9nm
      @JohnFox-zm9nm 7 місяців тому +6

      It does but it all depends on if the FD has an ambulance.

    • @Tommy.32
      @Tommy.32 5 місяців тому +2

      Most departments do it for manpower and extra hands bc u dont know where the patient is or the size of the patient

    • @BrentMcDonald-t5t
      @BrentMcDonald-t5t 4 місяці тому

      @@victorrangel8283usually not. Almost never. People abuse 911 all day long. Half our population would die in 7mdays .

  • @ottawaemergencyresponses
    @ottawaemergencyresponses 9 місяців тому +5

    Great video!

  • @bentheswitchsportsfan06
    @bentheswitchsportsfan06 5 місяців тому

    4:30 that happened to my sister once in 2018(?), in fact, it happened twice! She had to get an ambulance for the first one, and shortly after that she had to use an ambulance again!

  • @squidog94
    @squidog94 6 місяців тому

    It’s trippy seeing our Southern California Phenix helmets with face shields.

  • @mikeverkest
    @mikeverkest 9 місяців тому +4

    Nice job!

  • @ImplantedMemories
    @ImplantedMemories 5 місяців тому

    2:17 wow you guys have Stihl 500i chainsaws, we have some very old Stihl MS026, they work fine tho, but are very heavy.

  • @mlk4life
    @mlk4life 2 місяці тому

    good work looked like a fun shift.

  • @Hunter123
    @Hunter123 9 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video!!

  • @speekerlol
    @speekerlol 6 місяців тому +3

    Something I’m curious about is how you fit in time to take showers and stuff during the shift. You can’t just assume that you’ll have an hour of free time and then respond to a call when you’re in the shower 😂

    • @CadeSearls
      @CadeSearls 6 місяців тому +3

      Working as a firefighter, I’ve learned how to rinse, wash & rinse again super quick lol, I have a certain way I place my towel and clothes so if tones do drop I’m able to dry quick and throw my clothes on

  • @ParamedicUnplugged
    @ParamedicUnplugged 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video!! But make sure that stair chair track ramp is locked before leaning the patient back. It clicked in place the first step so no harm no foul. Love the video and stuff you're doing!

  • @ciagangstalker
    @ciagangstalker 3 місяці тому

    alestorm in the background goes crazy

  • @nightlightsafetyproducts
    @nightlightsafetyproducts 4 місяці тому

    I love these videos. Do you guys do a lot of drills?

  • @JamesVestal-dz5qm
    @JamesVestal-dz5qm 4 місяці тому

    I was at Anytime Fitness yesterday at 7am and a firefighter asked me "so why's Jerry tryna kick you outta the gym" I said "cause I was walkin in front of people doing sets" so that's something firefighters do in Milford OH.

  • @masteryoda6747
    @masteryoda6747 8 місяців тому +8

    is there a difference between firefighter paramedics and just normal firefighters? like they are both working together on most calls but for the medical ones they lead?

    • @corvusxephan6484
      @corvusxephan6484 8 місяців тому +6

      The paramedic firefighters have advanced care level certifications while the regular firefighters which are EMT/firefighters have basic level certifications so usually the paramedic firefighter takes the lead on medical calls.

  • @mike-bl5bv
    @mike-bl5bv 9 місяців тому

    I noticed the kept switching engines in the video 😂

  • @tonyrowland9216
    @tonyrowland9216 2 місяці тому

    my old stomping grounds 75-9 go ducks! Springfield near where the mall is now.

  • @hakanmehmet
    @hakanmehmet 8 місяців тому

    I’m your 900th subscriber 🥳🥳

  • @Ssj31234
    @Ssj31234 8 місяців тому +1

    What’s happens if you guys get a fire call while responding to medical calls? And they need that fire truck there

    • @corvusxephan6484
      @corvusxephan6484 8 місяців тому +2

      They reroute it to another fire station if they are on a call. Dispatch usually has the information so they don’t call the rig that’s on a call they just reroute the fire call to another station.

  • @JohnMurray-s7o
    @JohnMurray-s7o 8 місяців тому +1

    my hero

  • @Climb1Maintain
    @Climb1Maintain 5 місяців тому +2

    Hi sir, Why do chest pain cases require fire trucks?

    • @devonmills1968
      @devonmills1968 2 місяці тому +2

      A lot of firefighters have paramedic qualifications so they handle questionable medical calls, to aid the strictly paramedic responders

    • @Climb1Maintain
      @Climb1Maintain 2 місяці тому

      @@devonmills1968 Thank you!!
      In Taiwan, an SUV service vehicle or a second ambulance will be dispatched to the scene for disposal.

    • @MrTierGuy
      @MrTierGuy 2 місяці тому

      @@devonmills1968what do the firefighters who don’t have the medical skills do? Just stay at the station?

    • @devonmills1968
      @devonmills1968 2 місяці тому

      @MrTierGuy not a firefighter in the US myself. I imagine they can only take certain calls or maybe assist

  • @rhondaharris430
    @rhondaharris430 6 днів тому

    I pick on my wife when she watches the shows. I begin to pick them apart and then she will pause it. She won’t start watching it again until I leave the room

  • @marcmaza2821
    @marcmaza2821 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Unfortunately I wasn’t able to do firefighter because of my hearing :/

  • @evelynlewislewis4371
    @evelynlewislewis4371 8 місяців тому +2

    I had a Fiance that is a firefighter I'm so very proud of him

  • @deadend3673
    @deadend3673 Місяць тому +1

    First year studying becoming into a fireman and honestly I’m nervous I’m not cut out, but I try my best. Anyone got any advice

  • @Алексей-т2х8й
    @Алексей-т2х8й Місяць тому +3

    why firefighters wear mustache?

    • @chubybummy22parker2
      @chubybummy22parker2 16 днів тому

      It’s the only facial hair that allows for them to have a proper seal on their masks without it interfering

  • @Blazing_J
    @Blazing_J Місяць тому

    best job in the world

  • @mahianovelli
    @mahianovelli 6 місяців тому

    Сухих рукавов ребята. Привет из России

  • @Pogthechamp4447Gaming
    @Pogthechamp4447Gaming 3 місяці тому +1

    12:31 "Police did nothing it wAS all fire"

  • @AeroBuilt
    @AeroBuilt 4 дні тому

    You do 24 hr shifts ? I thought all schedules were 48-72

  • @curtisrusko8908
    @curtisrusko8908 9 місяців тому

    Do FF/Medics for the ESFD do rotations on the ambulance?

  • @zackftw2748
    @zackftw2748 Місяць тому +4

    I have always had massive respect for firefighters and paramedics. My grandfather, who is a veteran, had a heart attack about ten years ago, and if it wasn’t for the firefighters and paramedics getting to him so quickly, he definitely would’ve died. He is still alive and well today, and even though I only 11 years old at the time, I remember it like it was yesterday. 🫡🫡🫡

  • @jseanpaws
    @jseanpaws 8 місяців тому

    I wanna see the insides like the jokes or the person giving the orders inside not the typical

  • @mitchhoward9181
    @mitchhoward9181 7 місяців тому

    One of the fire trucks has to be green and yellow. 🦆

  • @FafaFahala-v3h
    @FafaFahala-v3h 3 дні тому

    Selamat beraktivitas

  • @perlazywicz4684
    @perlazywicz4684 28 днів тому

    Heroes ❤

  • @AlexandruMuntean-ob7yc
    @AlexandruMuntean-ob7yc 5 місяців тому

    Hey I really want to become a firefighter but I heard that they don't really get much sleep is that true ?

  • @KG-xf9ew
    @KG-xf9ew Місяць тому +1

    Nobody loves anybody more than a firefighter loves themselves.

  • @spookerredmenace3950
    @spookerredmenace3950 8 місяців тому +1

    is there a designated driver for the truck or is it just anyone?

    • @corvusxephan6484
      @corvusxephan6484 8 місяців тому +2

      The engineer is the one who drives it, and you have to go through soecial training to become an engineer, also if you want to get promoted to lieutenant or captain in the future you first have to become an engineer(firetruck driver)

    • @spookerredmenace3950
      @spookerredmenace3950 8 місяців тому

      makes sense , thank you :D @@corvusxephan6484

  • @SGTREDHEAD777
    @SGTREDHEAD777 7 місяців тому

    Sgt J Vance here what’s up Sebastian 🤙🏼 been a few years. Keep up the good work big dog.

  • @YngMike-rz3we
    @YngMike-rz3we Місяць тому

    How can I reach out to the main guy in this video I would love to ask him a couple quick questions about firefighting and get to know him please someone help me out

  • @G3ARWORK
    @G3ARWORK 4 місяці тому

    eugene oregon?

  • @bionelscalsimono07
    @bionelscalsimono07 6 місяців тому +1

    Je ne comprends pas pourquoi les pompiers américains envoient un camion d’incendie sur une urgence médicale alors qu’une ambulance avec 2 ou 3 pompiers dedans suffisent largement.

    • @coover65
      @coover65 3 місяці тому

      It stems back to the 20th century when Fire Departments took over ambulance jobs from funeral homes. It's instilled in their culture to have EMS as a part of FD.

  • @lurkk4869
    @lurkk4869 3 місяці тому

    The worst part is the house smells

  • @AyanChandra-f8b
    @AyanChandra-f8b 7 місяців тому

    Why would fire trucks want to report for medical emergencies?

    • @Kylehikes47
      @Kylehikes47 7 місяців тому

      Quick response, additional manpower for serious calls. A lot of places ambulances are tapped out or delayed so they maintain pt care.

  • @mmetalhead2992
    @mmetalhead2992 9 місяців тому +9

    That was awesome, 13 calls in 24 hours is a lot. Is that a normal call volume for a shift?

    • @mikecaven1709
      @mikecaven1709 9 місяців тому +4

      That’s on the low side of average for E2.

    • @mmetalhead2992
      @mmetalhead2992 9 місяців тому +4

      @@mikecaven1709 That’s impressive, I’m in a EMT class right now. I hope I can get on somewhere that runs a lot of calls.

    • @talentedpigeon3296
      @talentedpigeon3296 29 днів тому

      Update?

  • @jakobrems3702
    @jakobrems3702 7 місяців тому

    How long are firefigters shifts in USA?

    • @shoto42
      @shoto42 7 місяців тому +2

      24-48 hours, you could technically work more for overtime buts that’s the usual shifts that I’ve learned in research in hopes to be one here in the US

    • @jakobrems3702
      @jakobrems3702 7 місяців тому

      @@shoto42 Interesting, here in Slovenia, the Russian shift is used -> work is done for 12 hours, then 24 hours of rest, followed by 12 hours of work at night, and then 48 hours of rest.

    • @coover65
      @coover65 3 місяці тому

      ​@@jakobrems3702That's an interesting roster. In Australia it's generally either 10 hour day shifts and 14 hour night shifts, working 2 of each, followed by 4 days off. Ambulance typically do 12 hour shifts, with a mix of day, afternoon and nights. Then they get 3 clear days off. That does vary from state to state and town to town.

  • @jonatanblundguitarchannel6857
    @jonatanblundguitarchannel6857 4 місяці тому

    Isnt ambulance The thing you send If someone got chestpain

  • @jtmfire1632
    @jtmfire1632 3 місяці тому

    What station # are they at?

    • @steviewilliams8088
      @steviewilliams8088 3 місяці тому

      The shot of the kitchen table looks like it says station 2

  • @tuhannguyen5573
    @tuhannguyen5573 9 місяців тому +5

    Love my hometown, I born in Da Nang,Vietnam 🇻🇳

  • @Tdragonfly
    @Tdragonfly 3 місяці тому

    Oh no……. I’m on fire…..hurry…..come…

  • @David-tt6wd
    @David-tt6wd Місяць тому

    This station is near my house 🏘️

  • @WikedYahoo
    @WikedYahoo 6 місяців тому

    Does fighting a fire give cancer?

    • @bathroomshoes
      @bathroomshoes 5 місяців тому

      it can increase the risk of getting it

  • @TwinkieInaJar
    @TwinkieInaJar 7 місяців тому

    I want to be a fire fighter I'm 33 no degree or expierence how do I get in?

    • @cazaestadosunidosth8162
      @cazaestadosunidosth8162 6 місяців тому

      Start in wildland ( type 6 or 3 crew) if you want to get in. Work on your emt as soon as you can and just meet all the guys.

  • @OmarHammam-lk5om
    @OmarHammam-lk5om 2 місяці тому

    I think I know what I wanna be now.

    • @adonaimorton6782
      @adonaimorton6782 2 місяці тому

      Why

    • @OmarHammam-lk5om
      @OmarHammam-lk5om Місяць тому

      @@adonaimorton6782being a firefighter just sounds so cool and I already know most stuff like RTO Codes and callsign concepts

    • @adonaimorton6782
      @adonaimorton6782 Місяць тому

      @OmarHammam-lk5om I was a firefighter for 4 years. It was cool. But I became a cop and never looked back. The blue side is way more impactful compared to being a firefighter

  • @MattRunsColorado
    @MattRunsColorado 6 місяців тому

    Is this 15 minutes of you napping?

  • @ShariahThomas
    @ShariahThomas 8 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @Fedsmoker-reborn
    @Fedsmoker-reborn 3 місяці тому

    Wow good video , I was expecting cringe and annoying stuff . But yeah this is what it is

  • @JTM1987
    @JTM1987 7 місяців тому

    Those are some god awful helmets you guys gotta get yourselves some actual FF helmets

  • @cesolutions
    @cesolutions 8 місяців тому

    🔥

  • @rands7089
    @rands7089 Місяць тому

    Кто студент КАИ 2024 год ставь лайк!

  • @adamshea250
    @adamshea250 6 місяців тому

    adamm

  • @masmolya
    @masmolya 7 місяців тому

    Bro! Please tell me, I'm from Russia and everything is bad with firefighter's clothes, do you have any familiar resellers who supply to Russia

    • @coover65
      @coover65 3 місяці тому

      I was under the impression that the US and many western countries have banned sales of items to Russia in response to the war with Ukraine.

  • @Jarvo02
    @Jarvo02 7 місяців тому

    Don’t that town have real paramedics?

  • @Thedoors432
    @Thedoors432 7 місяців тому

    So you don’t waste your time watching this………nothing happen

    • @Kylehikes47
      @Kylehikes47 7 місяців тому +7

      Sorry you’re sad and hate yourself.

    • @Thedoors432
      @Thedoors432 7 місяців тому

      @@Kylehikes47 lol

  • @Raptor_Dino4912
    @Raptor_Dino4912 8 місяців тому

    Can we get his number he’s coo cute

  • @luvzlara
    @luvzlara 5 місяців тому

    Whatever. Super easy job. ( not work )

  • @CORRADOCAMERONI
    @CORRADOCAMERONI 8 місяців тому +2

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  • @yogi6917
    @yogi6917 8 місяців тому

    Phuggin borin' video

  • @tlocs2842
    @tlocs2842 4 місяці тому

    😂😂😂

  • @DukeE.Spreader
    @DukeE.Spreader 9 днів тому

    Go buy food one the government dime, grow a stupid mustache and do some drills, take a nap…. Repeat, an alarm my disturb your government paid nap