Love your videos Ron I'm also in your line of work. You do things mostly same as myself.But I can say I have learned things from you as well. Keep up the great job and God bless you and yours.
That is funny. I am with Alex and he tapped me and showed me this. Wasn't expecting a midweek video. He has had colds a lot this cold season. The nice thing is I trust your judgement on posting the videos. I don't have to be concerned or worried if Alex sees them before I do.
Ron, thanks for uploading this video. My Dad is a volunteer firefighter and I have always sort of known how bad accidents can be and that first responds have to deal with incidents such as this one often. However, when the trooper said there may be someone under the car my stomach dropped. I realized that you have to set aside any emotions that you feel in order to do your job. I thank you for the work that you and your team do. I appreciate your decision to share this experience with us so that we can get a very small glimpse into what you have to deal with sometimes. Stay strong and God Bless you and your family.
Growing up in the 50's, my Dad was a Volunteer Fireman. And as you, my heart stopped when said there might be a body. I just prayed and prayed there wasn't .. even tho it was an older video .. And so relieved. God saved that driver's life my putting in that tree. And I hope he is doing okay. The neighbours were very caring as well.
Ron, I used to do what you do now. I had a feeling that you would NOT show us an entrapment or fatality video so I watched it all. I gave you a thumbs up because YOU deserve it, but the situation deserves no praise. Thanks for always being there to help others. Bless you my friend.
In Australia it’s mandatory for vehicles like these to have a roll bars built into the car windscreen pillars & seats front & back. Thank goodness no bodies under the car. It was great the neighbours came & gave you a helping hand to clean up the mess. Thanks for sharing.
In my opinion Ron, and I think a lot will agree, this is perfectly suitable for UA-cam. I'm glad you did upload it, it will help raise awareness and hopefully show people that the cars may be replaceable, but you are not. As much as I love to see a good piece of destruction, it's always scary when it's not deliberate, thoughts and prayers for the driver, and for your and your family also.
I love the fact that you show the whole process in real time and also have a 10x speed at the end. I also love how respectful you are to others no matter the involvement. I wish I could have known about your channel a lot sooner.
I was with a small town rescue unit for many years and when you said there could be a body under the car many runs where we had bodies trapped under the car came to mind. Thank God that there wasn't one on this day. Your service to God and the community does not go unnoticed! Thank you for all do and allowing people to see why they should be so very careful on the road. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Tough one. Again, my team and I are reminded of the importance of the clean up. It's the hardest physical part of the process. And frequently, the least appreciated. We recently had a light duty accident that involved over 12 man hours of cleanup. When you are on scene that long you really appreciate the motorist that Move Over and Slow Down, and to fear those that don't.
Ron, you’re such a good guy. I read a bunch of comments, and I agree with many. You’ve always said you’d never post a wreck with a fatality, and I watched this, with my heart in my throat, holding on to your promise. Thank you for the work you do and the professionalism and dedication you bring to the job. Also very nice to see the Mrs with you! God Speed.
Thankyou for showing us the other side of your job. Total respect to you for going into situations like that knowing that it might turn out tragically but doing the job anyway.
Anyone who works with tragic events has this issue, I work for a funeral home and I have seen it all. The bizarre, the tragic, the cruel and the unfortunate. I feel ya when it comes to the emotion Ron.
Ron, thank you for posting this and showing us this part of your job. Also thankful that you have the decency to know where decent limits are. I could not do the work you do. God bless you and yours...
"That'll buff right out." Seriously, like everyone else including you, I was SO relieved there wasn't a victim under that car. And I felt your concern as you did your work as fast as you could with the thought that if someone was under that car, and possibly still alive, every second counted. Bless you.
seeing a video like this for a change reminds us that in your job it is not always only metal that got bent and plastic that got broken, but there is the human aspect of people who got hurt or worse during these incidents that you have to clean up. It shows us that while it is interesting for us to watch you pull cables, rig and lift things, you and your crew and tow truck drivers across the country have to deal with the emotional baggage that comes with this job. Every crash impacts human lives, some more, some less and tow truck drivers get them on a daily basis.
The scrap yard won't have much more to crunch to get it ready for recycling. That was a cute dog. My favorite breed. :o) Thank you for all the compassion and skill you show in every video.
Hi Ron, I'm watching in the UK. subscribed over ayear ago to your channel. i think it's great how the local residents come and help and how polite everybody is. total difference from some US videos I watch. keep safe, and move over. I was a traffic Police officer on our motorways. (retired) i understand the dangers.
Seeking a side of your job that does not let you let your emotions surface. Very lucky no other person in Firebird. Again, good job, luck to the driver and hoping for good recovery. Stay safe out there and watch your "6".
First off, prayers for a speedy recovery for this driver. Second, Ron, it was nice of you to check on the doggie. Poor critter looked a little shaken. After you petted his he seemed fine. It was also nice to see your wife in the video. Pretty lady. Sheblooks like she keeps you out of "trouble". Stay safe and may God Bless.
Always appreciate the help people on scene offer. My go to, is “I appreciate the offer, but I’ve been doing it by myself for so long I wouldn’t know what to do with help! Besides, I’d rather make sure you’re safe!” Love seeing professionalism in our industry. Change the bad reputation a lot of operators give us!
Even though I know you wouldn’t show a fatality I still felt apprehension whilst you were rigging up to turnover the wreck , I’m sure you were definitely feeling it , great work Ron .
Ron, that's pretty intense. I'm glad you decided to put that up on you tube, and didn't edit out the Sargent telling you there may be a person under the car. This is life. Real events that people need to see. I showed this to my 15 year old niece that is getting her permit now. I said we don't know why this happened but picture yourself there and if there.... Thanks for the video.
Ron, you set the standard for the quality of your work - a true Professional but more importantly for your faith and care for those unfortunate people that need your help. Keep it up even in the most difficult situations. Compared to UK, your roads seem almost quiet but we are a small country without the wide open spaces of the USA.
Am 68 yr old retired hay farmer: when ratchet strap won’t stay put till you ratchet slack let ratchet end act as a weight (hang over side) then hook other end. You do an exceptional job and I appreciate your expression of faith.
It is a hazard of the job. Our company in Portland responded to a rollover, and it was grisly. They had our rotator lift the vehicle off the unfortunate individual who got ejected. Just like any other job in the first responder industry, you have to put your emotions aside and do the job. Be safe out there, Ron!
It's interesting that everyone that comments that has been in the situation of finding someone dead or seriously wounded never suggests in any fashion that those type of recoveries should be shown. Finding my neighbors deceased from overdose is different than a wreck, but it shows me I definitely do not want to see a fatal wreck.
As one who has actually witnessed a number of fatal wrecks, or come across them right after happening, and even seeing a suicide jump from 8 stories... I'm more than glad to not see it on youtube. I would be OK with seeing just the wreck after the casualties are removed, but the reality of grizzled injury and death sticks with you. There is no need for any of that in the media. I deeply feel for the first responders that have to deal with it on a regular basis.
@@jaquigreenlees as a former trucker, who has seen to much death and destruction, including my truck wreck and the destruction of my daughter in that wreck, college kids headed home for the holidays but death found them first. Death is NOT kind/pretty/romantic/gentle....its dirty/messy/smells horrid/scars your psyche forever....be gentle to the living and kind to the dead.
@Jennifer WhiteWolf I hear you. As a former Firefighter, then Paramedic, and even later, a Peace Officer, I too have seen my share of such things. It never quite leaves you. While I agree about such things being common You Tube or other media, I do see the value in people seeing the results of reckless behaviors. As sad of a commentary as it is, there is nothing quite like seeing something that shocks the senses to make people think twice before engaging in dangerous behaviors.
@@jenniferwhitewolf3784 Unfortunately I could not avoid seeing a deceased individual who had hit another vehicle about 20 minutes before I arrived. The deceased made a fatal choice of combining substance abuse and driving. He was also driving one of those VW things crossed the center line and ran smack dab into a Chevy Suburban. I can still remember him as I found him almost 40 years ago. My Dad worked for the Greensboro Fire Department for 30 years and he told me a few "horror stories" he encountered in his time at the Fire Department. It is a part of the job unfortunately!
Again, Greetings from Ohio ... Thoughts, prayers for all involved, and for you, your family and staff at Midwest. So very thankful that no one was underneath! Great to see Mrs.Pratt along on this one! Great video! Thank you for sharing, and again for all that you do. God Bless you. Continued thoughts and prayers that you are continually Blessed with health and safety.
I am relatively sure that in the United States, just like in Germany, there is even the slightest suspicion that a person could still be in the vehicle, the rescue is the responsibility of the fire brigade. No tow truck will be allowed on a vehicle as long as there is a human body in the vehicle, even if it is only suspected. Such a remark is of course good for the dramaturgy, but in no way corresponds to reality.
@@sknorr1 In Missouri, where Ron is at, tow trucks are considered emergency vehicles and at times help with extrication. Ron and his team are train with the fire department in extrication and rescue. That said, I'm fairly certain that if there was good reason to believe someone was under there the fire department would have been on scene and Ron would have been told to "expedite", which would allow him to run red and blue lights and siren like an emergency vehicle (a law that's unique to Missouri I'm fairly certain), so he could get there quicker so he could assist.
Thank you Ron and Midwest. For continuing to Serve and Protect others in God's mighty name. Even on the 4th of July when you should be with family. Your a living example of the Apostle Paul in Acts 20:24
Oh my! I’m really glad to hear the individual survived the accident. It truly shows how professional you are, you stayed calm and followed your usual routine to be safe and efficient with the rollover even with the chances of another victim under the wreck. It gets really gets dangerous when someone gets panicky and rushed!
Well... Crash aside, I really enjoyed seeing the GREEN grass & Tree's... Lord I'm ready for Spring!!!! Ron please stay safe & warm keeping the roads clear from accidents and craziness!
What a mess! So happy the driver lived and there wasn't any other victims involved. Was also very nice to see your wife As I have stated before, I love that your family all work together in what will be a 3 generation business.
can never get used to scenes like that.we had one the lady said she was by herself.we found her 5 year old 60 feet from the roll over.child survived and is in a new home now with good parents.
I towed a nearly identical car where the driver was not so lucky. His body got trapped by the TTops and the car slid down the pavement upside down about 100-150 ft spreading remains on the road.
Thanks for the mid-week treat Ron. Not one of the hardest wrecks you ever showed from a technical standpoint, but sure made it easy to determine it was a total loss. Driver was lucky to survive. Our FD was called out on a Saturday afternoon wreck back in the early 70's. Corvette convertible with 4 (yes FOUR) reported occupants lost it on a wet road, climbed at telephone pole support wire and wound up flipped in the corn field. After hunting for number 4 for about an hour, we found out she had gotten mad at the way he was driving and was sitting in a bar about 2 miles down the road. Lucky girl.
I had a 1989 Firebird Formula in Flaming Red Metallic and Loved it. It was a Really Fast car to drive and race and was used one weekend as a Pace Car in several local SCCA Races. 👍 It was a Sad day when I let it go and had low mileage and in really great shape for 12 years old.
Praying for this individual to recover soon. It sounds scary that he got ejected but looking at the car upside down, I'd say it was a miracle that he did. Also, this is a prime example of why I keep my car clear of all unnecessary loose items. I don't like it when people get in a wreck and it looks like their whole house was in the car and now spread all over.
This reminded me of a time way back when. I responded to a wreck at an industrial park that had a 1/2 mile straight away where kids marked a 1/4 mile section for drag racing. One snowy night a chevy pick-up lost control and ended up over 200' off the road flipped over. I had to run the cable from the road. the driver was found next to the truck and survived. After police & fire left the scene I was hooking up when I thought I heard a groan deep into the woods. Turns out it was a passenger and by the time I found him he was almost covered in snow another 100' from the wreck site! I got on the radio to request fire back on the scene, he survived also. If my wrecker was any closer the engine noise would have prevented me from hearing that groan, he was one lucky dude!
Those are the hard ones to go to....God Bless you for the work you do, and for how you handle it. And never be afraid, ashamed of your feelings...I know you have to be professional, but you are also human....the bit at the end with the furbaby was perfect.
Thanks for another very well made video. Like many others as a former Paramedic I was surprised there was no Fire Service on site. Up here the fire fighters would never have left the scene before making sure their was no other injured underneath the wreckage,
the tops of those firebirds are actually fiberglass so im assuming that played a role? Even if it wasnt fiberglass that wouldve done a heck of a lot of damage. glad to hear he is doing okay though
@@jasonACDC1 the roof is fiberglass but its still on a steel skeleton, but damn, I thought at first it was a convertible, but then when the car flipped right side up, I saw the roof structure.
RON HELLO, Nice your wife took the trip with you , here it is 12;14hours , watching this, , that car was M O OV I N G , Wow , my regards, GOD BLESS YOU ALL, Happy NEW YEAR 2020, And Cheers From NJ. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The first thing I thought after seeing that your wife made the trip on this call is "Thank the Lord she was there that day." I know that you said in the video description that there were no fatalities and that you never post any footage that might have them, but right there in the moment, neither you, your wife or the officers knew that for sure. We're all human and, during times like this, it makes all the difference in the world when you have someone right there with you for support - and there's nobody much better on earth than your significant other. I couldn't even begin to imagine what I'd do if I were in your shoes, alone, with calls coming in while there's, by all indications at first sight, an extremely grave situation right in front of you that takes complete focus where every single ticking second could mean the difference between life and death. God bless you both - you're in my prayers every single day.
Ron this is exactly the kind of video that needs to make it on here how ever this crash happened it did and is a prime example to show what a laps in attention or too much speed or a myriad of other things that can injure you severely or kill you! My hats off to you this was tactful but also hard hitting you showed what we as first responders have to contend with every day. To those in the outside world I want to say this. A text, being late for work, trying to impress people with your fast car or looking cool on youtube is not a reason by aby means to risk your life and of the people near you. This could have been a lot worse when his car took to the air its an unguided missile and even ended up inside one of the homes. People slow down , pay attention and for your sake and mine lock the cell phone in the trunk your life is more important!!! Thanks Ron for the great work you do and show more like this people need to see what the bad side of the job is too. no blood n guts stuff just what happens when people try to push the bar.
Watching this video brings back memories of a roll over I did when I was towing. basically same incident but it was 12 am and my truck was broke I got a call from one of my coworkers he needed help to roll over. the vehicle it rolled right over but took us almost 30 minutes to clean up and of course I didn't have my cloves so the fire department gave me some cause of the blood and other stuff I didn't want to say on here that was everywhere in the car. I miss towing sometimes but alot of times I don't I like watching ur videos thank u for sharing them
I've been on many calls just like this one. Being from a town of 900 and being on the local EMS and Fire Dept. most of the calls are local and people we know personally. I was on a call very similar to this one many years ago. I was a summer night around 10pm. 4 teens had been to a party and were speeding 100mph on a 35mph road. They came up over the hill in the roadway, on a curve, lost control and went airborne. Wedged the car 5 feet off the ground between 2 pine trees. My patient was ejected and landed in the middle of the road. The driver who was only 14 died at the hospital and the 2 girls in the backseat had multiple traumas. Medflight was unable to fly and we are 40 minutes from the nearest trauma. Talk about holding in your emotions. It was hard, because we knew the driver wasn't going to make it. His dad was a local businessman whom we all knew. It was really hard. I still remember that night as plain as day. I pray the driver of this Firebird is doing better.
I cannot say anything about this problem. You work is hard. I feel for you and all your staff. Each one is different and you find a way to solve it. All I can say thanks for this video.
@@davidcoffey1988 I'm guessing it was a dispatcher that made the call to return the firetruck to standby, or even to a new call. Apparently Ron got a call for another job literally as he started working on THIS scene. I really don't know any SOP but I know dispatchers do weird things. Such as this one time my family's mailbox was obliterated by a pickup losing control (and ran). For some reason an ambulance rolled past our 'scene' if you can even call it that while a local deputy was filing a report. I can't be sure if a firetruck came by but I distinctly recall an ambulance driving by and I was wondering to myself, 'what on earth are they doing here?'
I thank you for posting this video. My first car is a 92 Pontiac Firebird and I’m all about having the tops out. This video shows the damage that can happen and makes me want to be 10000x more careful when I’m driving. Thank you for your service
Ron, Thank you for sharing, in only the way you can, the reality of first responders. Even seemingly less involved aspects of incident response are forced to deal with these kind of emotionally straining events. I'm sure you have seen worse, but you rise to the occasion with sympathy and compassion, which are both sorely needed throughout today's society. You mentioned in a reply fear for Ethan working with you in the industry. Fear not, you are all the teacher he needs, should he choose your path. I urge you not to judge him to harshly should he show disintrest or lack conviction. Some of us take longer to find our calling in life.
Worked many wrecks for fir e department and now flagging for a wrecker company on bigger wrecks. Makes you wonder how a person can survive a wreck that's tore completely apart. Stay safe out there
Worked several wrecks myself as a volunteer firefighter . Hazards are many in those ( and helped in some afterwards ) , one in particular are inattentive drivers passing ( one passed me within a foot of my back ) . Y'all stay safe , please .
Ron i have been watching UA-cam videos for one year and like what you do to keep your family safe so that you can go home to wife and kids and god bless to keep all of the family anfd mrs pratt and again thank for all you do every day and god bless to keep all of the family safe so that you can go home to wife and kids
Wow, the whole front end is ripped. I hope the driver is OK. Prayers for the person involved and most of all, safety performing the rescue. Greetings to you both Ron and Wife. Blessings 🙏🙏
That is the sad part of your job. It take it toll on your mind which is difficult. When you work in service of recovery, safety, or health you become custom to tragedy. It is part of the job. Certain scene are embedded never to leave you. Bless them all. Thank you for the videos and to see what you do on daily bases. Take care, May God bless you and keep you safe. From Dublin Ireland
Keep watching! It's a great channel! NO foul language (if there is from others..he mutes it out), very respectful of others, even when he's very hot & exhausted...he is still courteous to others.
God bless you rural people. One LEO. No fire dept. No crowd. No traffic. Ambulance come and gone. Probably 40 miles to hospital. You wouldn’t believe how big a rescue response would be here on east/west coast. Nice video.
even though i was just a rehab officer with the fd here i have seen my share of wrecks like that and i respect you for posting only when you found out it was not a fatal i am the same way out of respect i dont post fatals
Hi Ron. Prayers an well wishes for the driver an someone was watchin over him that day a very lucky person indeed, An god bless to you also Ron a great video again showing the amazing work ethic throughout your job an to but then put in the position of "there maybe a body underneath" your composure showed your there to do a job an carry out that job with compassion an professionalism. Well done to you Ron for that, As always God bless you Ron an your family an everyone at Midwest trucks stay safe and as always #SLOWDOWNMOVEOVER!
I have to agree w Mr Belanger. My first thought when the trooper said there might be a body under the car, there wasn't. The professionalism, respect and such I've come to know you to have.....if there had been, the video wouldn't have been uploaded. You're a good man, and as ALWAYS...watch your 6 !
Wow, what a tough job! Glad there wasn't a body under the car. Thanks for sharing images of your lovely wife. Pray to God that you both remain safe. God Bless.
Enjoy the mid-week surprise upload!!! Thanks for watching and God bless.
Thank you for the gift! Nice to see Mom Pratt with you on the job. Stay safe and always come back home in one piece.
Ron Pratt surprise it was a shock
Your videos are great Ron
Love your videos Ron I'm also in your line of work. You do things mostly same as myself.But I can say I have learned things from you as well. Keep up the great job and God bless you and yours.
That is funny. I am with Alex and he tapped me and showed me this. Wasn't expecting a midweek video. He has had colds a lot this cold season.
The nice thing is I trust your judgement on posting the videos. I don't have to be concerned or worried if Alex sees them before I do.
Ron, thanks for uploading this video. My Dad is a volunteer firefighter and I have always sort of known how bad accidents can be and that first responds have to deal with incidents such as this one often. However, when the trooper said there may be someone under the car my stomach dropped. I realized that you have to set aside any emotions that you feel in order to do your job. I thank you for the work that you and your team do. I appreciate your decision to share this experience with us so that we can get a very small glimpse into what you have to deal with sometimes. Stay strong and God Bless you and your family.
Growing up in the 50's, my Dad was a Volunteer Fireman. And as you, my heart stopped when said there might be a body. I just prayed and prayed there wasn't .. even tho it was an older video .. And so relieved. God saved that driver's life my putting in that tree. And I hope he is doing okay. The neighbours were very caring as well.
Ron, I used to do what you do now. I had a feeling that you would NOT show us an entrapment or fatality video so I watched it all. I gave you a thumbs up because YOU deserve it, but the situation deserves no praise. Thanks for always being there to help others. Bless you my friend.
Respect to you Ron. Also to the neighbours for helping you clean up.
In Australia it’s mandatory for vehicles like these to have a roll bars built into the car windscreen pillars & seats front & back. Thank goodness no bodies under the car. It was great the neighbours came & gave you a helping hand to clean up the mess. Thanks for sharing.
I wish all the tow companies were just like yours! Need more families like yours in the world!
In my opinion Ron, and I think a lot will agree, this is perfectly suitable for UA-cam. I'm glad you did upload it, it will help raise awareness and hopefully show people that the cars may be replaceable, but you are not. As much as I love to see a good piece of destruction, it's always scary when it's not deliberate, thoughts and prayers for the driver, and for your and your family also.
Nice of theose gentlemen to help clean up the mess and of course that German Shepherd was GORGEOUS...watching Mr Rons' videos are addictive 😊
I love the fact that you show the whole process in real time and also have a 10x speed at the end. I also love how respectful you are to others no matter the involvement. I wish I could have known about your channel a lot sooner.
Residential area , luckily there weren't any children riding bikes . Thoughts and prayers for the driver . I hope he makes a full recovery .
God bless you Ron for the work you do. Good to see you Mrs. Pratt! This particular driver had more than one angel watching over!
I was with a small town rescue unit for many years and when you said there could be a body under the car many runs where we had bodies trapped under the car came to mind. Thank God that there wasn't one on this day. Your service to God and the community does not go unnoticed! Thank you for all do and allowing people to see why they should be so very careful on the road. May God continue to bless you and your family!
This video shows again how so many people are really just down right good people. Everybody just trying to help out. God Bless America. Thank you Ron.
Tough one. Again, my team and I are reminded of the importance of the clean up. It's the hardest physical part of the process. And frequently, the least appreciated. We recently had a light duty accident that involved over 12 man hours of cleanup. When you are on scene that long you really appreciate the motorist that Move Over and Slow Down, and to fear those that don't.
Mr. Pratt, you're a credit to your profession. Thank you.
You are one heck of wrecker operator, may God watch over you all ways. GOD BLESS YOU
Well, Ron . Watching all of your videos I’ve learned a lot. The most impressive is your compassion for those who are involved.
Ron, you’re such a good guy. I read a bunch of comments, and I agree with many. You’ve always said you’d never post a wreck with a fatality, and I watched this, with my heart in my throat, holding on to your promise. Thank you for the work you do and the professionalism and dedication you bring to the job. Also very nice to see the Mrs with you! God Speed.
Cleans up the mess, takes time to pet the dog.. My kinda guy...
There's always time to pet the dog. 😊
Definitely always time to pet the dog!
yeah, Ron has his priorities right
LOL I fell laughing FYI I dropped iPad but it ok
Someone got a soft spot for doggies LOL
Thankyou for showing us the other side of your job. Total respect to you for going into situations like that knowing that it might turn out tragically but doing the job anyway.
Anyone who works with tragic events has this issue, I work for a funeral home and I have seen it all. The bizarre, the tragic, the cruel and the unfortunate. I feel ya when it comes to the emotion Ron.
I really appreciate you posting this kind of stuff bc i pray that someone will watch it and see some light and change their driving habits.
Ron, thank you for posting this and showing us this part of your job. Also thankful that you have the decency to know where decent limits are. I could not do the work you do. God bless you and yours...
Thank you Rob and your crew on keeping our Missouri roads safe and clear!
"That'll buff right out." Seriously, like everyone else including you, I was SO relieved there wasn't a victim under that car. And I felt your concern as you did your work as fast as you could with the thought that if someone was under that car, and possibly still alive, every second counted. Bless you.
seeing a video like this for a change reminds us that in your job it is not always only metal that got bent and plastic that got broken, but there is the human aspect of people who got hurt or worse during these incidents that you have to clean up. It shows us that while it is interesting for us to watch you pull cables, rig and lift things, you and your crew and tow truck drivers across the country have to deal with the emotional baggage that comes with this job. Every crash impacts human lives, some more, some less and tow truck drivers get them on a daily basis.
As a tow operator myself I love when complete strangers want to help!! Even if it’s just sweeping 🧹 up the mess left behind.
The scrap yard won't have much more to crunch to get it ready for recycling. That was a cute dog. My favorite breed. :o) Thank you for all the compassion and skill you show in every video.
Hi Ron, I'm watching in the UK. subscribed over ayear ago to your channel. i think it's great how the local residents come and help and how polite everybody is. total difference from some US videos I watch. keep safe, and move over. I was a traffic Police officer on our motorways. (retired) i understand the dangers.
We used to use a lot of those yellow tie downs when we hauled pallets. Never forget the sound.
Thank you Ron for sharing your video. I'm glad to hear that the driver survived. God bless you and your family.
Another great job Ron.glad to hear the gentlemen survived this terrible accident.
Whatever happened, I feel bad for the driver. He took one heck of a spill. Nice of those guys to help you. Love your videos.
Probably flying down that narrow road and lost control. He's lucky he rolled into that tree and not someones living room.
Seeking a side of your job that does not let you let your emotions surface. Very lucky no other person in Firebird. Again, good job, luck to the driver and hoping for good recovery. Stay safe out there and watch your "6".
First off, prayers for a speedy recovery for this driver. Second, Ron, it was nice of you to check on the doggie. Poor critter looked a little shaken. After you petted his he seemed fine. It was also nice to see your wife in the video. Pretty lady. Sheblooks like she keeps you out of "trouble". Stay safe and may God Bless.
Always appreciate the help people on scene offer. My go to, is “I appreciate the offer, but I’ve been doing it by myself for so long I wouldn’t know what to do with help! Besides, I’d rather make sure you’re safe!” Love seeing professionalism in our industry. Change the bad reputation a lot of operators give us!
Even though I know you wouldn’t show a fatality I still felt apprehension whilst you were rigging up to turnover the wreck , I’m sure you were definitely feeling it , great work Ron .
Ron, that's pretty intense. I'm glad you decided to put that up on you tube, and didn't edit out the Sargent telling you there may be a person under the car. This is life. Real events that people need to see. I showed this to my 15 year old niece that is getting her permit now. I said we don't know why this happened but picture yourself there and if there.... Thanks for the video.
Man even a rollover can’t shut those annoying door chimes up.
if only GM could build the rest of the car with that resolve.
The 90's Ford Explorer one gives me headaches.
Cutting the battery terminals should have been the first thing the fire dept should have done while assessing the victims
@@brandonlaird-brundidge5232 Very difficult to do when the vehicle is upside down like that and the motor fills the engine bay as it does in those
Ron, you set the standard for the quality of your work - a true Professional but more importantly for your faith and care for those unfortunate people that need your help.
Keep it up even in the most difficult situations. Compared to UK, your roads seem almost quiet but we are a small country without the wide open spaces of the USA.
Wow that was lucky they survived. Nice job by the homeowners helping with cleanup as well
Ikr usually 3/4 of those who are ejected die
Working on scene also helps to master the shock.
Am 68 yr old retired hay farmer: when ratchet strap won’t stay put till you ratchet slack let ratchet end act as a weight (hang over side) then hook other end. You do an exceptional job and I appreciate your expression of faith.
It is a hazard of the job. Our company in Portland responded to a rollover, and it was grisly. They had our rotator lift the vehicle off the unfortunate individual who got ejected. Just like any other job in the first responder industry, you have to put your emotions aside and do the job.
Be safe out there, Ron!
It's interesting that everyone that comments that has been in the situation of finding someone dead or seriously wounded never suggests in any fashion that those type of recoveries should be shown. Finding my neighbors deceased from overdose is different than a wreck, but it shows me I definitely do not want to see a fatal wreck.
As one who has actually witnessed a number of fatal wrecks, or come across them right after happening, and even seeing a suicide jump from 8 stories... I'm more than glad to not see it on youtube. I would be OK with seeing just the wreck after the casualties are removed, but the reality of grizzled injury and death sticks with you. There is no need for any of that in the media. I deeply feel for the first responders that have to deal with it on a regular basis.
@@jaquigreenlees as a former trucker, who has seen to much death and destruction, including my truck wreck and the destruction of my daughter in that wreck, college kids headed home for the holidays but death found them first. Death is NOT kind/pretty/romantic/gentle....its dirty/messy/smells horrid/scars your psyche forever....be gentle to the living and kind to the dead.
@Jennifer WhiteWolf
I hear you. As a former Firefighter, then Paramedic, and even later, a Peace Officer, I too have seen my share of such things. It never quite leaves you.
While I agree about such things being common You Tube or other media, I do see the value in people seeing the results of reckless behaviors.
As sad of a commentary as it is, there is nothing quite like seeing something that shocks the senses to make people think twice before engaging in dangerous behaviors.
@@jenniferwhitewolf3784 Unfortunately I could not avoid seeing a deceased individual who had hit another vehicle about 20 minutes before I arrived. The deceased made a fatal choice of combining substance abuse and driving. He was also driving one of those VW things crossed the center line and ran smack dab into a Chevy Suburban. I can still remember him as I found him almost 40 years ago. My Dad worked for the Greensboro Fire Department for 30 years and he told me a few "horror stories" he encountered in his time at the Fire Department. It is a part of the job unfortunately!
Again, Greetings from Ohio ... Thoughts, prayers for all involved, and for you, your family and staff at Midwest. So very thankful that no one was underneath! Great to see Mrs.Pratt along on this one! Great video! Thank you for sharing, and again for all that you do. God Bless you. Continued thoughts and prayers that you are continually Blessed with health and safety.
Definitely not the words you'd want to hear when arriving on scene: "there might be a body underneath the car." Fortunately it wasn't the case.
I am relatively sure that in the United States, just like in Germany, there is even the slightest suspicion that a person could still be in the vehicle, the rescue is the responsibility of the fire brigade. No tow truck will be allowed on a vehicle as long as there is a human body in the vehicle, even if it is only suspected.
Such a remark is of course good for the dramaturgy, but in no way corresponds to reality.
@@sknorr1 In Missouri, where Ron is at, tow trucks are considered emergency vehicles and at times help with extrication. Ron and his team are train with the fire department in extrication and rescue.
That said, I'm fairly certain that if there was good reason to believe someone was under there the fire department would have been on scene and Ron would have been told to "expedite", which would allow him to run red and blue lights and siren like an emergency vehicle (a law that's unique to Missouri I'm fairly certain), so he could get there quicker so he could assist.
Thank you Ron and Midwest. For continuing to Serve and Protect others in God's mighty name. Even on the 4th of July when you should be with family. Your a living example of the Apostle Paul in Acts 20:24
This reminds me of my hometown, everyone is willing to lend a hand when needed, God Bless the Small towns.
Oh my! I’m really glad to hear the individual survived the accident. It truly shows how professional you are, you stayed calm and followed your usual routine to be safe and efficient with the rollover even with the chances of another victim under the wreck. It gets really gets dangerous when someone gets panicky and rushed!
Well... Crash aside, I really enjoyed seeing the GREEN grass & Tree's... Lord I'm ready for Spring!!!! Ron please stay safe & warm keeping the roads clear from accidents and craziness!
Bless you sir, for what you do. May you always be safe! Thank you to the folks who help those most in need
What a mess! So happy the driver lived and there wasn't any other victims involved.
Was also very nice to see your wife
As I have stated before, I love that your family all work together in what will be a 3 generation business.
I would bet this was a nice training video for your teenage driver.
can never get used to scenes like that.we had one the lady said she was by herself.we found her 5 year old 60 feet from the roll over.child survived and is in a new home now with good parents.
i think the driver was sort of lucky to get ejected, dont think he would have survived if he was strapped in
Angels at work?
That's what I'm thinking.
Yeah, by the looks of it he would have been crushed if he had been strapped in. O.o
Right, not with such a car - get a Porsche!
I towed a nearly identical car where the driver was not so lucky. His body got trapped by the TTops and the car slid down the pavement upside down about 100-150 ft spreading remains on the road.
Thanks for the mid-week treat Ron. Not one of the hardest wrecks you ever showed from a technical standpoint, but sure made it easy to determine it was a total loss. Driver was lucky to survive. Our FD was called out on a Saturday afternoon wreck back in the early 70's. Corvette convertible with 4 (yes FOUR) reported occupants lost it on a wet road, climbed at telephone pole support wire and wound up flipped in the corn field. After hunting for number 4 for about an hour, we found out she had gotten mad at the way he was driving and was sitting in a bar about 2 miles down the road. Lucky girl.
I had a 1989 Firebird Formula in Flaming Red Metallic and Loved it. It was a Really Fast car to drive and race and was used one weekend as a Pace Car in several local SCCA Races. 👍 It was a Sad day when I let it go and had low mileage and in really great shape for 12 years old.
Here’s a good parts car for you! Look on CoPart or Iaai.com
Hope one day to own a 77 trans am myself, one can only dream
Thanks for the mid week upload Ron...Thankful no body found. I want to say a thanks to the helpful neighbors and to first responders.
thank you for informing us of the date of the video. I appreciate having some time of year context with the videos.
Praying for this individual to recover soon. It sounds scary that he got ejected but looking at the car upside down, I'd say it was a miracle that he did. Also, this is a prime example of why I keep my car clear of all unnecessary loose items. I don't like it when people get in a wreck and it looks like their whole house was in the car and now spread all over.
To this day the Firebird's door ajar bell is still going off!
Prayers and thoughts are out for all who where injured. May the Lord bless you and your family. Stay safe Mr Pratt.
This reminded me of a time way back when. I responded to a wreck at an industrial park that had a 1/2 mile straight away where kids marked a 1/4 mile section for drag racing. One snowy night a chevy pick-up lost control and ended up over 200' off the road flipped over. I had to run the cable from the road. the driver was found next to the truck and survived. After police & fire left the scene I was hooking up when I thought I heard a groan deep into the woods. Turns out it was a passenger and by the time I found him he was almost covered in snow another 100' from the wreck site! I got on the radio to request fire back on the scene, he survived also. If my wrecker was any closer the engine noise would have prevented me from hearing that groan, he was one lucky dude!
The neighbors are eager to help - even after someone crashes into their yard.
I LOVE MIDDLE AMERICA!
Those are the hard ones to go to....God Bless you for the work you do, and for how you handle it. And never be afraid, ashamed of your feelings...I know you have to be professional, but you are also human....the bit at the end with the furbaby was perfect.
Thanks for another very well made video. Like many others as a former Paramedic I was surprised there was no Fire Service on site. Up here the fire fighters would never have left the scene before making sure their was no other injured underneath the wreckage,
@CJ Dixon - _"If in doubt, check it out!"_ Code-4, returning-
That's an incredible amount of energy put in to that vehicle to see that much destruction. He must have been flying
the tops of those firebirds are actually fiberglass so im assuming that played a role? Even if it wasnt fiberglass that wouldve done a heck of a lot of damage. glad to hear he is doing okay though
@@jasonACDC1 the roof is fiberglass but its still on a steel skeleton, but damn, I thought at first it was a convertible, but then when the car flipped right side up, I saw the roof structure.
RON HELLO, Nice your wife took the trip with you , here it is 12;14hours , watching this, , that car was M O OV I N G , Wow , my regards, GOD BLESS YOU ALL, Happy NEW YEAR 2020, And
Cheers From NJ. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Glad to hear that the driver survived that was a nasty one. I love watching your channel great videos, be safe out there.
The first thing I thought after seeing that your wife made the trip on this call is "Thank the Lord she was there that day." I know that you said in the video description that there were no fatalities and that you never post any footage that might have them, but right there in the moment, neither you, your wife or the officers knew that for sure. We're all human and, during times like this, it makes all the difference in the world when you have someone right there with you for support - and there's nobody much better on earth than your significant other.
I couldn't even begin to imagine what I'd do if I were in your shoes, alone, with calls coming in while there's, by all indications at first sight, an extremely grave situation right in front of you that takes complete focus where every single ticking second could mean the difference between life and death.
God bless you both - you're in my prayers every single day.
Respect my friend that is how tow can be change into a recovery of a body, work on search and rescue and is not easy.
Wow so lucky to have survived this mess best wishes to the driver and all involved
Hey, Ron. Hope all is well. Thanks for the free entertainment. Be safe out there. From SC
PS, I dig that little Pete.
Ron this is exactly the kind of video that needs to make it on here how ever this crash happened it did and is a prime example to show what a laps in attention or too much speed or a myriad of other things that can injure you severely or kill you! My hats off to you this was tactful but also hard hitting you showed what we as first responders have to contend with every day. To those in the outside world I want to say this. A text, being late for work, trying to impress people with your fast car or looking cool on youtube is not a reason by aby means to risk your life and of the people near you. This could have been a lot worse when his car took to the air its an unguided missile and even ended up inside one of the homes. People slow down , pay attention and for your sake and mine lock the cell phone in the trunk your life is more important!!! Thanks Ron for the great work you do and show more like this people need to see what the bad side of the job is too. no blood n guts stuff just what happens when people try to push the bar.
Great midweek surprise glad the driver survived will pray for his recovery.Happy New Year and God Bless
Watching this video brings back memories of a roll over I did when I was towing. basically same incident but it was 12 am and my truck was broke I got a call from one of my coworkers he needed help to roll over. the vehicle it rolled right over but took us almost 30 minutes to clean up and of course I didn't have my cloves so the fire department gave me some cause of the blood and other stuff I didn't want to say on here that was everywhere in the car. I miss towing sometimes but alot of times I don't I like watching ur videos thank u for sharing them
Nice the bystanders help clean up and sweep off the road...
Much respect.Tow guys possibly having to flip cars that had fatalities has never crossed my mind. Good bless & great job.
I've been on many calls just like this one. Being from a town of 900 and being on the local EMS and Fire Dept. most of the calls are local and people we know personally. I was on a call very similar to this one many years ago. I was a summer night around 10pm. 4 teens had been to a party and were speeding 100mph on a 35mph road. They came up over the hill in the roadway, on a curve, lost control and went airborne. Wedged the car 5 feet off the ground between 2 pine trees. My patient was ejected and landed in the middle of the road. The driver who was only 14 died at the hospital and the 2 girls in the backseat had multiple traumas. Medflight was unable to fly and we are 40 minutes from the nearest trauma. Talk about holding in your emotions. It was hard, because we knew the driver wasn't going to make it. His dad was a local businessman whom we all knew. It was really hard. I still remember that night as plain as day. I pray the driver of this Firebird is doing better.
I cannot say anything about this problem. You work is hard. I feel for you and all your staff. Each one is different and you find a way to solve it. All I can say thanks for this video.
I’m surprised the fire department wasn’t on scene.
they probably were but left after they were given the all clear and the driver was evaced.
I'm sure they were initially when the ambulance was still there.
The video was recorded back on July 4th so the fire department most likely had tons of other calls to go to as that tends to be a busy day for them.
im surprised they weren't still there being the officer said were not sure if someone was under the car
@@davidcoffey1988 I'm guessing it was a dispatcher that made the call to return the firetruck to standby, or even to a new call. Apparently Ron got a call for another job literally as he started working on THIS scene. I really don't know any SOP but I know dispatchers do weird things. Such as this one time my family's mailbox was obliterated by a pickup losing control (and ran). For some reason an ambulance rolled past our 'scene' if you can even call it that while a local deputy was filing a report. I can't be sure if a firetruck came by but I distinctly recall an ambulance driving by and I was wondering to myself, 'what on earth are they doing here?'
I thank you for posting this video. My first car is a 92 Pontiac Firebird and I’m all about having the tops out. This video shows the damage that can happen and makes me want to be 10000x more careful when I’m driving. Thank you for your service
thank you for sharing with us GOD bless everyone
Ron, Thank you for sharing, in only the way you can, the reality of first responders. Even seemingly less involved aspects of incident response are forced to deal with these kind of emotionally straining events. I'm sure you have seen worse, but you rise to the occasion with sympathy and compassion, which are both sorely needed throughout today's society. You mentioned in a reply fear for Ethan working with you in the industry. Fear not, you are all the teacher he needs, should he choose your path. I urge you not to judge him to harshly should he show disintrest or lack conviction. Some of us take longer to find our calling in life.
Worked many wrecks for fir e department and now flagging for a wrecker company on bigger wrecks. Makes you wonder how a person can survive a wreck that's tore completely apart. Stay safe out there
Worked several wrecks myself as a volunteer firefighter . Hazards are many in those ( and helped in some afterwards ) , one in particular are inattentive drivers passing ( one passed me within a foot of my back ) . Y'all stay safe , please .
Ron i have been watching UA-cam videos for one year and like what you do to keep your family safe so that you can go home to wife and kids and god bless to keep all of the family anfd mrs pratt and again thank for all you do every day and god bless to keep all of the family safe so that you can go home to wife and kids
My prayers and thoughts are with the family 🙏🙏
running a wrecker was the one thing i did in my life that i really enjoyed , never got to do heavy recovery but still loved the roll off
Love you were able to get a little dog therapy at the end there. What a scary scene to work.
Wow, the whole front end is ripped. I hope the driver is OK. Prayers for the person involved and most of all, safety performing the rescue. Greetings to you both Ron and Wife. Blessings 🙏🙏
Ron to the rescue, AGAIN!
That is the sad part of your job. It take it toll on your mind which is difficult. When you work in service of recovery, safety, or health you become custom to tragedy. It is part of the job. Certain scene are embedded never to leave you. Bless them all.
Thank you for the videos and to see what you do on daily bases. Take care, May God bless you and keep you safe. From Dublin Ireland
Amazing content Ron! Just found your channel and love all the videos. You're doing the Lord's work. Stay safe :)
Welcome to the club.
Keep watching! It's a great channel! NO foul language (if there is from others..he mutes it out), very respectful of others, even when he's very hot & exhausted...he is still courteous to others.
God bless you rural people. One LEO. No fire dept. No crowd. No traffic. Ambulance come and gone. Probably 40 miles to hospital. You wouldn’t believe how big a rescue response would be here on east/west coast. Nice video.
even though i was just a rehab officer with the fd here i have seen my share of wrecks like that and i respect you for posting only when you found out it was not a fatal i am the same way out of respect i dont post fatals
That was a bit of a tricky on Ron but as usual you win. Hats off to the 2 guys that help out collecting the junk and then brushing up.
WOW!!! God's grace on that one!
Hi Ron. Prayers an well wishes for the driver an someone was watchin over him that day a very lucky person indeed, An god bless to you also Ron a great video again showing the amazing work ethic throughout your job an to but then put in the position of "there maybe a body underneath" your composure showed your there to do a job an carry out that job with compassion an professionalism. Well done to you Ron for that, As always God bless you Ron an your family an everyone at Midwest trucks stay safe and as always #SLOWDOWNMOVEOVER!
Nice rig Ron. God Bless.
I have to agree w Mr Belanger. My first thought when the trooper said there might be a body under the car, there wasn't. The professionalism, respect and such I've come to know you to have.....if there had been, the video wouldn't have been uploaded. You're a good man, and as ALWAYS...watch your 6 !
Greeting Ron great video’s as always. Stay safe. Best wishes from the UK
Wow, what a tough job! Glad there wasn't a body under the car. Thanks for sharing images of your lovely wife. Pray to God that you both remain safe. God Bless.