They're ex US Army and they're Oshkosh by gosh. That volunteer dept has shown how to get things done on a shoestring. Those trucks will give many years of service.
That tanker was money very well spent. It can get to the fire and looks like it hauls a lot of water. It functions perfectly without all the chrome and bells and whistles that some fire companies seem to think that they need. Wish our station had one.
HEMTT A4/ M987A4 fueler. We had those in Iraq to refuel our tanks. You would be surprised how fast they get goin when they start getting shot at. I remember ours having a better turning radius. Not sure whats up with that one.
@@Tankerc hemmets are awesome. Always promised meself if I win the lottery, I'm buying one. Then go to Wal-Mart and what's dumbass will challenge me for a parking spot.
Jarred, wrong axle configuration for PLS (would have 5 axles, not 4). It's a plain tanker HEMTT, not even an P-19R ARFF, which would be square and boxy like the rest of the Oshkosh ARFF line.
I think this fire departments area and calls are brush/forest type fires. That is probably part of why they bought the retires United Stated Military vehicles. If those rigs work out good for them then who are we to judge? I hope they get 40 + years of service and are able to keep maintenance costs down.
Those units are already years old. The M978 tanker looks to be an A2 which means its probably from the mid 80s. They will be lucky to get 10 years out of them, they break sitting still and are expensive to work on due to size and complexity of the drivetrain.
ffjsb, two departments in our district have these, when they make the conversion to water tenders the pumps were changed to provide both pressure and drafting capabilities. They also added a dump valve for use as a traditional tender. Just an FYI here. And by the way, they are great trucks and so far have been used extensively in our very HOT dry summer.
@@BIGBLOCK5022006 you are correct. We have both the same trucks at our station. Tanker is Oshkosk and the wildland truck is a stewart & stevenson. Uflortunatley, our wildland truck is down for the count, but the tanker is still kicking ass and taking names.
Here in Texas the forestry service gets surplus 2 1/2s from the DOD and basically gives you on if you want in for free, just have to change the color and put a skid unit on it in 90 days, every once and a while a HEMMIT or 5 ton will be available.
Nice catch. All kinds of diff trucks rolling out. I spotted that old Oshkosh from the military right when it peaked it's nose out the bay. Some of my local VFD's have those as well. Cool video.
I rode in that oshkosh while at the west mims forest fire, that truck could go through anything. But sleeping around it or on it was impossible, the crew they had just put cots on the roof. Boy that was a fun 3 weeks. And the people who built both of trucks spent less than 20k a piece to outfit them
hello i am from South Tyrol and wanna say Thank You for your service. And by the way we have in 310 fire station 306 volunmteers because everywone joins it for the service to other
Nice looking 🔥 equipment ( x used military )? Love the way small town volunteer fire departments or paid . Can build some of there own equipment. Good old USA ! Doug in Dallas,Tx.
Noah Jones Search for NSW Rural Fire Service. Paid staff in head office but the other 40,000 or so are all volunteers. Everything from heavy tankers to fire boats.
I just had a look around Folkston via GE and looking at the surrounding area I reckon those vehicles would be well suited to the terrain and back roads that would be encountered.
That BAD ASS Tanker is GI Surplus or NEW. These rigs are made for AIRPORTS and harsh driving environments. ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND 2 STEERING AXLES. RIGHT ON!!!!!!!
I'm guessing they got a bunch of old retired military trucks, and converted them into fire trucks, is that correct? Or did they have it special made for them?
You are correct Lost. These are available as military surplus fuel trucks and many smaller departments on limited budgets are converting them to water tenders. They work great and allows fore a large capacity tender for a reasonable price.
Definitely looks like both units are specifically made for wildland firefighting. I wouldn't be surprised if they had more conventional rigs still in their bays.
You got a Hmett sick those are used in the marines as jet fuel tankers flatbed Semi trucks flatbeds tow trucks dump trucks almost dose every job in the military
interesting as much as I pick up trash out there I've never seen anything but fire 1 if you can get a video of that little brush truck I'd appreciate it
Why didn't you zoom out to see the whole trucks or follow the trucks with your lens? I would've liked to see all of them respond. Nice looking rigs though.
Based on the looks of their vehicles they get the job done like it should be done (when there is fire put water on it) instead of climbing on the roof and walking around breaking windows or doing nothing.
Taking old army vehicles as fire trucks might be the best thing to do, like seriously that station might be able to buy like 5-10 new trucks before the two military vehicles even thinks about braking down and that takes years they have a surprisingly good quality.
Volunteer departments take whatever they can get, they are not choosy. When a fire truck comes up for sale, if it's cheap, they'll take it. Airport fire trucks are usually always cheap because there is no buyer competition since nobody other than an airport would have a use for something that massive. In this case it's likely a local national guard base had some old trucks they didn't want and the fire department needed trucks, so it's a win/win.
Actually these trucks are great for brush fires because of the amount of water they carry and they have a built in spray system they don’t have to get out of the truck. Drive right over the fire
When a volunteer dept goes surplus shopping
yea, but a regular ol fire engine wouldn't be such a bad idea either
@@michaelpatanella kinda looks like the station has more space, so I'm guessing this was some kind of brush fire call.
@@m4yd1e86 With the type of gear that one guy was carrying I'm pretty sure you're right.
Dude thing is badass and carries a ton of water
Conner Coleman nothing wrong w/that
The tanker is a mil-spec Oshkosh. Love how it rolls along the grass like "who needs f**king roads!"
EyeWatchThemAll it a HEMETT... I drove them in the Army and they still use these vehicles today.
That HEMTT is huge I bet the diesel mileage is through the roof on it. It looks great.
nice fleet of fire trucks
These are Oshkosh? They seem like Russian military trucks.
Actually they were made by Stuart Stevenson. They got bought out by another company who was bought by Oshkosh.
They're ex US Army and they're Oshkosh by gosh. That volunteer dept has shown how to get things done on a shoestring. Those trucks will give many years of service.
2/11th ACR, Germany... LOVED it when I turned my 5 ton with a big fuel tank in the bed for my HMETT!!!!
That’s a Hmett
@@adamw4245 Oshkosh makes the hemtt
@@Tankerc Oshkosh made the hemtt
If your money is tight you get what you can get or build. Good vid.
That tanker was money very well spent. It can get to the fire and looks like it hauls a lot of water. It functions perfectly without all the chrome and bells and whistles that some fire companies seem to think that they need. Wish our station had one.
773trucker 2500 gallons
Thanks for the reply. Water is the lifeblood for firefighters. Any idea what that rig could haul if it was maxed out to GVW?
Believe its 28-30000
Correction, with the trailer that is made for them 110000 pounds fully loaded but that's from a PLS video is a HEMTT
not to mention it can drive through pretty much any terrain thrown at it.
Damn! Look at the turning radius on that tanker
3 miles to make a complete circle lol
lol
unlike other vehicles that you go wide to make the turn that one you actually want to turn early
dude the same shit i said
HEMTT A4/ M987A4 fueler. We had those in Iraq to refuel our tanks. You would be surprised how fast they get goin when they start getting shot at. I remember ours having a better turning radius. Not sure whats up with that one.
Out in the country, you have to bring your own water to the fire.
That tanker is badass!
The tanker is a OSHKOSH HMETT.. drove one for a while exactly like that water tanker, cept mine was filled with diesel. lol
@@Tankerc hemmets are awesome. Always promised meself if I win the lottery, I'm buying one. Then go to Wal-Mart and what's dumbass will challenge me for a parking spot.
nice looking wildland/military fire apparatus
As much as I want to make fun of them for their tanker, the reality is that thing is bad ass. I want one.
I LOVE that old ARFF truck that was converted to a tanker. Plus the older rigs. All look great.
not an ARFF thats a PLLS . but they are made by the same company
Jarred, wrong axle configuration for PLS (would have 5 axles, not 4). It's a plain tanker HEMTT, not even an P-19R ARFF, which would be square and boxy like the rest of the Oshkosh ARFF line.
What an amazing vehicle! And what a life dream is it driving one of these...
I think this fire departments area and calls are brush/forest type fires. That is probably part of why they bought the retires United Stated Military vehicles. If those rigs work out good for them then who are we to judge? I hope they get 40 + years of service and are able to keep maintenance costs down.
ahnbra yeah didn't look like there was a huge amount of haste for a threat to life situation there.
First due at the Okefenokee Swamp.
Those units are already years old. The M978 tanker looks to be an A2 which means its probably from the mid 80s. They will be lucky to get 10 years out of them, they break sitting still and are expensive to work on due to size and complexity of the drivetrain.
Jake Ewell nope
love the use of military surplus hardware!!
Awesome re-purposing of surplus military equipment! That turning radius though...
They actually turn better then that probably one of the ones that we broke the axles with someone wanted to jump sand dunes.
# militarization of fire depts!
lol
More Fire Guard than National Guard!
At least if they are ex military vehicles, they have been tested well lol
They do the same job for a fraction of the cost. All about getting water to the fire
Not exactly... See any drafting capability??? Neither did I....
ffjsb, two departments in our district have these, when they make the conversion to water tenders the pumps were changed to provide both pressure and drafting capabilities. They also added a dump valve for use as a traditional tender. Just an FYI here. And by the way, they are great trucks and so far have been used extensively in our very HOT dry summer.
@@ffjsb That tanker had 2 sections of draft hose. You might want to take an IQ test.
@@HerpDerpNV Another troll heard from, 6 YEARS later....
Now those are some different but super sweet looking off roading machines ! You guys can come roll over my grass any time you want 👍
Awesome to see an Oshkosh at a VD!!! NICE!!!
Benjamin Beytekin Looks like there is a Oshkosh and a Stewart & Stevenson.
@@BIGBLOCK5022006 you are correct. We have both the same trucks at our station. Tanker is Oshkosk and the wildland truck is a stewart & stevenson. Uflortunatley, our wildland truck is down for the count, but the tanker is still kicking ass and taking names.
Here in Texas the forestry service gets surplus 2 1/2s from the DOD and basically gives you on if you want in for free, just have to change the color and put a skid unit on it in 90 days, every once and a while a HEMMIT or 5 ton will be available.
Reminds me of a TV show i used to watch as a child: "Thunderbirds". Thunderbirds are a GO!
Nice catch. All kinds of diff trucks rolling out. I spotted that old Oshkosh from the military right when it peaked it's nose out the bay. Some of my local VFD's have those as well. Cool video.
I rode in that oshkosh while at the west mims forest fire, that truck could go through anything. But sleeping around it or on it was impossible, the crew they had just put cots on the roof. Boy that was a fun 3 weeks. And the people who built both of trucks spent less than 20k a piece to outfit them
That’s a Hmett
Hey.. their getting it done !!! 👍👍👍 I give them Three Thumbs up....
I definitely Like the Rigs, Especially That Tanker!
Tanker 70 is a beast!
hello i am from South Tyrol and wanna say Thank You for your service.
And by the way we have in 310 fire station 306 volunmteers because everywone joins it for the service to other
Now those are good, sturdy trucks.
I have to admit that the Oshkosh Tanker is one hell of a fire truck!
I drove both truck in the Army. Very fun to drive off road
Love the cool ass equipment!!
Wow! That tanker is a beast!!
In rural towns like that they need trucks that can go off road. They look great. All I can say is I WANT ONE
"So we get to the fire, park up by the fire...Then detonate the tank with 2lb C4 and spread water on the fire?"
*YES*
That last piece of apparatus is amazing!! Very cool!!
That Tanker look badass! 😈
Wow - that tanker was ace!
A Stewart And Stevenson LMTV and an Oshkosh HEMTT. Beautiful!
Sweet those trucks are awesome
Nice looking 🔥 equipment ( x used military )? Love the way small town volunteer fire departments or paid . Can build some of there own equipment. Good old USA ! Doug in Dallas,Tx.
Those trucks are awesome! Nice catches! 👍
A volunteer has the big trucks like that ? Cool!
Noah Jones Search for NSW Rural Fire Service. Paid staff in head office but the other 40,000 or so are all volunteers. Everything from heavy tankers to fire boats.
It's one of those hold my beer or coffee boys I got this moment.
The last truck looks bad butt
That tanker moves a lot faster than I thought it would.
Thats a monster! :D
IT'S *AMPHIBIOUS TOO.*
Wow that tanker was huge
that tanker is epic!!
I just had a look around Folkston via GE and looking at the surrounding area I reckon those vehicles would be well suited to the terrain and back roads that would be encountered.
That HEMTT needs a Federal Q siren. Oh man that would be awesome
God that Oshkosh is stunning
I would like to wish all firefighters, volunteer and paid, a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Umm I think that tanker can go wherever it wants to go! Bad ass FD right there!
Looks like they got some trucks from an airport. I filmed that fire station the last time I was there with Millenniumforce.
The best of entére video...the PEPSI machine!!
NOW thats a tanker...What I wouldn't do to drive that beast. Probably have to top off after every 3rd or 4th structure fire 🙂.
The tanker looks like an ARFF rig!
I like that Hemmet at the end!
Tanker is Definitely an Awesome Looking Beast!
Rural 7 in goldendale wa has 5 of them. 3 in use. There bad ass and put out a lot of fire.
I like their lighting packages!!!
I saw one of those tankers for sale on a military surplus auction site. Don't remember the site, but the openingg bid was only $4,000.
That BAD ASS Tanker is GI Surplus or NEW. These rigs are made for AIRPORTS and harsh driving environments. ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND 2 STEERING AXLES. RIGHT ON!!!!!!!
I'm guessing they got a bunch of old retired military trucks, and converted them into fire trucks, is that correct?
Or did they have it special made for them?
LoSTheSpirit those don't look ordered to me
lol
the look like old airport fire engines
All converted, not sure why they bought that big 1 wheel drive on. But hay it works....:)
You are correct Lost. These are available as military surplus fuel trucks and many smaller departments on limited budgets are converting them to water tenders. They work great and allows fore a large capacity tender for a reasonable price.
I have nothing but respect for volunteer fire companies!
That is one interesting vehical
That volunteer department is goated bruh. They got more equipment than some paid departments in my area
Now THAT is a tanker..
Love that deuce and a half
damn, nice trucks
I'd love to buy that last truck.
Roads ? , where we go we don’t need roads, comes to mind.
Thank god for Army Surplus A new lease on life for shure
The first one, We got a camo one at the buncomb il fire department.
Definitely looks like both units are specifically made for wildland firefighting. I wouldn't be surprised if they had more conventional rigs still in their bays.
You just KNOW these are the guys who get called out to every single woodland call in their area
You got a Hmett sick those are used in the marines as jet fuel tankers flatbed Semi trucks flatbeds tow trucks dump trucks almost dose every job in the military
Call: Cat stuck in tree
Ware they going to do, shoot it down with water? They don't have any ladders :)
I like these old army trucks saving lives, instead of ending them.
Well, you won't have the problem of needing roads, so that's a plus.
That’s one way to work around having to catch a hydrant...😂
Ramstien"s benzene Video comes to mind
Cal Fire pay attention to these guys. Bigger fires need bigger trucks.
Nice trucks. :)
interesting as much as I pick up trash out there I've never seen anything but fire 1
if you can get a video of that little brush truck I'd appreciate it
In the other bay was a 747-400 global air tanker
Military LMTV & a HEMETT refurbished and turned into a firefighting vehicles..... excellent way of using tax payer funded equipment
Are you being sarcastic or not?
Why didn't you zoom out to see the whole trucks or follow the trucks with your lens? I would've liked to see all of them respond. Nice looking rigs though.
Based on the looks of their vehicles they get the job done like it should be done (when there is fire put water on it) instead of climbing on the roof and walking around breaking windows or doing nothing.
First due is the Okefenokee Swamp in South GA.
Go get em boys!
Wow they got an lmtv and a lhs truck
oh, yes, that fire on the side of the mountain. Heard about that.
Taking old army vehicles as fire trucks might be the best thing to do, like seriously that station might be able to buy like 5-10 new trucks before the two military vehicles even thinks about braking down and that takes years they have a surprisingly good quality.
Lies. you must not spend much time around either of these types of trucks lmao. They break down just sitting.
I'm in a unit that has close to 50 of these trucks. They break if you even touch them wrong.
1:01 send in the heavy forces!
Volunteer departments take whatever they can get, they are not choosy. When a fire truck comes up for sale, if it's cheap, they'll take it. Airport fire trucks are usually always cheap because there is no buyer competition since nobody other than an airport would have a use for something that massive.
In this case it's likely a local national guard base had some old trucks they didn't want and the fire department needed trucks, so it's a win/win.
Actually these trucks are great for brush fires because of the amount of water they carry and they have a built in spray system they don’t have to get out of the truck. Drive right over the fire
SOMEONE'S COFFEE POT CAUGHT FIRE!!!
Love the Chief. Makes a phone call, forgets the doors are locked so needs to find the keys, finally gets in to respond after finishing the call. LOL
Would like to be on that run, I've had the training.