I can't tell you how awesome this is to watch as a firefighter who literally got home from training and put this on completely unexpecting to see you do this. I was hoping so bad that Chilli's mask would suck to his face. And I'm really impressed you donned your gear in 2:00. I've always looked at Navy SEALs as the toughest folks on earth, and the training you've done as the hardest. Just the fact that you did this and acknowledged that it is tough and that you appreciate what we do really makes me feel amazing. Awesome video. Hope you had fun. Thank you, sir!
I completely agree. I am 35 years in and thinking some may think they made this difficult for the video and only because these guys are tough themselves. They did not. This is standard practice for every department in the nation folks. And I am very impressed they did as well as they did. Best job in the world guys. Thank you for putting this out there on UA-cam. Take care and stay safe. Oh, and sucking your mask to your face is the most fearful thing that will ever happen to you. Particularly if you are in a well involved structure. Yes, I have had it happen a few times. Not fun.
nobody is doubting it is tough. but its kinda like this. firefighters are like a 100 pound weight. almost anyone can lift it and it is tough. it takes some energy. it will never be "easy" and without effort. seals are like a 250 pound weight. its not even comparable.
Retired Fire Captain here. That was a lot of fun to watch so thanks for the good time, it reminds of the fun times we had. And thanks for the Rome Fire Dept. for having you guys over. Bet they had a blast.
I watched my Dad do the firefighter competitions up to his early 60s, whipping fellas half his age in the heat of DC summers. He traveled around the country representing his volunteer company in NJ. I always had admired his grit, but now I see he's even more of a badass than I knew.
Welcome to our world! Believe it or not, firefighters have heroes too, that would be our military (for me anyway). 20 year fire Lt. here. Glad you guys got to see what we do.
Respect to both for showing how tough it really is. Chad had him before the start only because he understands the intensity as it resembles his training. I'd love to see you both train for this and do it again.
As a 5ft tall girl I can say I passed the physical test for a Type 1 Wildland Firefighter at 18 years old! Three miles with 60 pounds on my back! I was the only girl on my fire crew!!
I really enjoyed this video! I retired after being a firefighter (Truck Co. captain) in California for 32 years. We did a very similar drill at least annually (the donning turnouts and SCBA quarterly) for time. I love the trash talking between Chad and Chili - makes it even more fun! And, like the SEALs say: “Never Quit”.
I was a Firefighter/EMT/Hazmat technician. Our mine rescue team competed in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, from 2010 until I retired in 2012. The challenge was called "The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports" and it certainly lived up to its name! We were based in Carlin, Nevada which sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet above sea level. Training for this competition was brutal and running the full course was easily the most difficult physical challenge I had ever gone through. I was the oldest guy on the team, making my last run in Farmer's Branch, Texas in 2012, at the age of 61. I finished in 3:10, which set a Nevada state record for 60 and over. The Challenge really sucked, but once you've completed it, it gets under your skin, and you get hooked into trying to figure out how to cut a couple of seconds off that next run! Definitely a love-hate kind of thing.
Every year at our annual at my Department, we'd say "Why am I killing myself? I'm just gonna coast this year and do it in under seven." Then every time, you start the course and end up trying to beat last year's time to prove something to yourself. 🤣👍
I appreciate you packing up and doing this. I think a lot of people see us when we’re on a call and think we’re just chilling at the firehouse if we’re not on a scene. Cheers
I’m retired a FF/Paramedic from a major metropolitan City Fire Department.. 30 years!! Nothing but work!! But wow.. what a great way to make a living!! Do miss not serving in OUR ARMED FORCES!! Luv those guys!!
It definitely looked tough but do-able. I think the hardest part would be the body drag at the very end - dead weight of an injured human is nearly incomprehensible. I work in construction and carry heavy stuff up several flights of stairs 5 days a week. I crawl under houses and through attics and run after work a few days a week so that challenge looks super fun. Thanks for videos!!!
WOW awesome training hoo-ha.. chilly don't like heights.. navy seal knows it's not the size that matters. It's how fast you can move your body to accomplish the mission.. enjoyed watching y'all's fun.. night stalkers don't quit.
I was hurting JUST WATCHING you guys take the firefighter test! Chadd proves once again he has what it takes to make the team, and Chili did well too...just not as well as Chadd.
Well... as a retired PD/ SWAT guy, you needed to include the "Wait until the PD says its safe for us to go in" part. What about the watching TV and Barka Lounger challenge? Not to mention the "Who is cooking dinner" challenge. Love my FD bros. Maybe. Im afraid of fire. People shooting, not so much.
Yes it is hard and the thing is when they fight a fire it’s ten times harder and longer. Then they all go back to the station and clean it all up and get ready to do it again crazy. Great video
Awsome video, to think how hard their job is this is got to be gratifying. I give chilli a break he just got over FOOD POISONING. LOL LOTS OF LOVE TO OUR FIRST RESPONDERS.
Recently retired from the biggest department in western Canada. Established in 1886, great legacy. I had to watch this! Great video boys' thanks for making this. Couple insider points here for non-firefighters. I want to highlight that when on that massive ladder the only time I was ever tied off was once during the entrance test. After that, there's no harness and no rope folks. We do have a strap that we can hook on to our ladder belt at the top, but there's no help other than that. At 100' up there is some major butt clenching. Now do it at 3:30am in the rain when you've slept for maybe 2 hours if you're lucky. It's a savage profession. Small detail here on hoisting the hose roll up with the rope. We are never allowed to use the ledge to pull rope up on. We had to hang over the ledge and use our upper bodies to pull it up. That added to the discomfort of that evolution. Okay one last one. Just so people are aware those tanks we breathe from are not oxygen tanks. In other words, it's not like the oxygen in casinos or medical oxygen tanks. That's a huge difference. It's just compressed air. In fact, we place stale air dates on the tanks just like food. You have to change the air, or it gets too stale. Why I'm pointing this out is that when performing some of the hardest physical tasks imaginable, you are also sucking crappy, dry, stale air haha. Less than ideal. Anyway, super cool, you can tell I still love this stuff. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters out there still in the line of duty. Thanks again for the cool video guys, cheers.
Chadd, love the videos brother very informative on every level. I purchased both Nuff Said Running and Patreon and I highly recommend both to everyone who enjoys your YoutTube channel. I'd love to learn more about your life as a SEAL, in particular learning about all the gear you were issued from Naval Special Warfare Prep School through to your retirement (firearms, knives, watches, etc.). Looking forward to all the future content.
Love the back half watching Chadd start to channel his military experience of trying to "encourage" Chili. Probably has hundreds or thousands of days doing crazy hard evolutions and harassing his team mates/being harassed.
I retired after 32 year’s career and volunteer time total. It is a young man’s game. I do miss it. But I am glad someone is taking the time to show some of the training we went through to save lives.
As someone who looks back wishing i would have served my country, but now serve my community its awesome to see you come get a taste of our world man. Good work
Thats what's up! Thank God for first responders! I'm glad I have never in 15 yrs had no major life threatening wreck in my rig but I have seen way too many.if it wasn't for firefighters and EMS ,police, the death toll would increase significantly. God bless them all
I'm an ex-Firefighter from the UK. Man that looked hard! 😂 I can't remember doing anything that hard in training - we must have gone soft. Well done America 🇺🇸
No wonder firefighters are usually in better shape than most cops, I know I’ve seen some cops that I’m like there is no one way this dude could catch me 😂
Dudes , that was hilarious . I have many friends that are firefighters , awesome guys for sure . I took a very simple test to join Louisville Kentucky fire department when I was 41 , I'm getting ready to turn 63 in December. I killed it 22 years ago , 2nd best time in my class and I was 11 years older than the next guy . Telling the truth , I'm still in great shape but I seriously doubt I could get through the course now . I trained for the test with a backpack full of magazines and running stairs at a local college . Loved the video brother !
Sir Chadd, you glistened like the post-heroic sweat from the brow of a Norse god. Chili... you looked like a kindergartner making a sandwich. If the next challenge were to lay sod... Chili would have to be reminded,, "Green side up!"
I've taken the firefighter physical test and it's no joke. All I had on was just the Scott air pack and still got smoked. Your competition still put me in stitches 😂.
Just love these guys! As much grief as Chad and Chilli regularly dish-out to one another, it's obvious that they love and care deeply for one another. Please keep putting-out the inspirational and positive, entertaining content. God is using you both!
Served 10 years in the fire service. After a 6 year break I've decided to go back in. Just completed my CPAT at age 40. I passed the exam but I'll tell you this, it has a way of reminding you that your not young anymore.
I think Chili was overdressed in those drawers he was wearing. I guess they were slowing him down. Chadd you should have offered to take the dummy off the sled, and let Chili replace it so you could have pulled him to the finish line. He definitely needed all the help he could get. Awesome post fellas! Hilarious as always!
Loved watching this! As a Former Vol Firefighter I think this is great to see. Just some interesting facts that I think would help you look at things in a different light as well. Fire departments in the USA are staffed by approximately 1,215,700 personnel. This includes career, volunteer and paid per call firefighters as well as civilian staff and nonfirefighting personnel. Of the active firefighting personnel, 34% were career firefighters, 53% were volunteer firefighters, and 12% were paid per call firefighters. In States like Kansas nearly 90% of firefighters in the state are Vol Firefighters. That mean you are going to be helped by someone that is not paid or reimbursed for their time. Numbers are from the FEMA and Kansas Emergency Management sites if you want to check your local state I suggest you look it up.
That was awesome! I was a Captain on a professional, very busy fire department in a city in NJ for 30 years. I really enjoyed when the Chief would send me the new recruits coming out of many branches of our military. I had Marines, Army, Navy and Air Force. I even a Marine Sniper, although he never talked much and kept to himself, but at a working structure fire, he was top notch and a great team mate. Many were combat vets. The one thing they all had in common was a true understanding of our chain of command structure since we were quasi military in nature and structure. Respect, honor, and the ability to learn quickly, I was a very lucky officer. I believe in constant training and my crew was top notch. I never had the honor of working with a seal. God bless you guys and god bless America! Stay safe my brothers.
Love it!!! I am 43 years on the job and 59 years old I love seeing others playing in our world. Thank the Brothers and Sisters Of the Rome Ga. FD for letting you guys experience it and Thank you for your service to our country!
This was awesome! I always wondered what it was like taking this test. I remember I was once a certified type 2 wildland firefighter for a program I did. The test in that were mostly physical but this is much different because your preparing for a structural fire. I never got to go on any real wildfire calls, but we did do prescribed fires and we lugged around a good amount of gear and survival supplies that weighed maybe 35 lbs with a drip torch. I can't imagine being in a forest with hundred foot walls of flames. The heat you can feel from a good distance away and it will just sear your lungs. But in a home or building that fire is right on top of you and condensed into corridors which always seemed like a much more scary thing to me. You don't know what's around i.e.(propane tanks, oil tanks, combustible chemicals.) Much respect to these guys and gals and what they do.
as a recently retired 30 year short fat firefighter dude, it is really awesome to see high speed bad ass operators born and bred for battle over days of self sufficiency see what an anaerobic high stress high tempo short duration event that initial attack firefighting can be! You guys are stuuuuds both of ya, and thanks for take a minute to accept the differences from your skillset to ours.!
My dad was a Fireman for 42 years before retiring at 65 w the Gadsden City Fire Dept. Which is about 35-40 miles from there. Rome must be growing. Lady time I was there it was a hole in the wall lol.
I ran an Ultra 100 5 years ago and there was a fire fighter running the same course in full gear! He was running for a fundraiser. My hats off to first responders.
Remarkable video!Real hard situation!It takes balls of steel to be a firefighter and pass the test!Although Chadd did come through with flying colours,Chili did look better off in the fire suit!
I worked as a facility manager at a police and fire training center and I have the ultimate respect for firefighters and police. You guys did an outstanding job with the little to no training for these tests that you had.
Chadd looks like a professional. Chili looks like he could be a model for their calendar.
is Chilli his son?
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I can't tell you how awesome this is to watch as a firefighter who literally got home from training and put this on completely unexpecting to see you do this. I was hoping so bad that Chilli's mask would suck to his face. And I'm really impressed you donned your gear in 2:00. I've always looked at Navy SEALs as the toughest folks on earth, and the training you've done as the hardest. Just the fact that you did this and acknowledged that it is tough and that you appreciate what we do really makes me feel amazing. Awesome video. Hope you had fun. Thank you, sir!
I completely agree. I am 35 years in and thinking some may think they made this difficult for the video and only because these guys are tough themselves. They did not. This is standard practice for every department in the nation folks. And I am very impressed they did as well as they did. Best job in the world guys. Thank you for putting this out there on UA-cam. Take care and stay safe. Oh, and sucking your mask to your face is the most fearful thing that will ever happen to you. Particularly if you are in a well involved structure. Yes, I have had it happen a few times. Not fun.
And yet I still watch videos of the first day or two of BUD/S and say to myself, "No effing way I make it through the first week."
nobody is doubting it is tough. but its kinda like this. firefighters are like a 100 pound weight. almost anyone can lift it and it is tough. it takes some energy. it will never be "easy" and without effort. seals are like a 250 pound weight. its not even comparable.
also keep in mind you are watching a bunch of retired seals lol. if you really believe they have kept the same training regiment out your wrong
@@brandonmcgee1678 Definitely. I never meant to compare the two. There is no comparison between what we do and SEAL training. Not even close.
I was a fireman and a paramedic in my twenties. The firefighter combat fitness test is no joke. Solid work, boys.
Much respect to all our first responders. God bless you and your families.
Chadd, I am a retied firefighter of 21 years and the PT damn near kills one of us each year.... this is DEFINITELY a young man's game.
Retired Fire Captain here. That was a lot of fun to watch so thanks for the good time, it reminds of the fun times we had. And thanks for the Rome Fire Dept. for having you guys over. Bet they had a blast.
I watched my Dad do the firefighter competitions up to his early 60s, whipping fellas half his age in the heat of DC summers. He traveled around the country representing his volunteer company in NJ. I always had admired his grit, but now I see he's even more of a badass than I knew.
THAT OPEN MONOLOGUE ABOUT HOW LUCKY WE ARE THAT FIRST RESPONDERS SHOW UP WHEN WE NEED, HIT HOME
Welcome to our world! Believe it or not, firefighters have heroes too, that would be our military (for me anyway). 20 year fire Lt. here. Glad you guys got to see what we do.
And linemen!!! Haha
My Grandfather was a firefighter for 30 years, he was still in fantastic physical condition well into his 60s.
Respect to both for showing how tough it really is. Chad had him before the start only because he understands the intensity as it resembles his training. I'd love to see you both train for this and do it again.
As a 5ft tall girl I can say I passed the physical test for a Type 1 Wildland Firefighter at 18 years old! Three miles with 60 pounds on my back! I was the only girl on my fire crew!!
I really enjoyed this video! I retired after being a firefighter (Truck Co. captain) in California for 32 years. We did a very similar drill at least annually (the donning turnouts and SCBA quarterly) for time. I love the trash talking between Chad and Chili - makes it even more fun! And, like the SEALs say: “Never Quit”.
And Kudos to Rome FD for all their help in making this happen! 🚒🇺🇸
I had my doubts with those slender pecs. of his. Lots of upper body mass needed.
I was a Firefighter/EMT/Hazmat technician. Our mine rescue team competed in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, from 2010 until I retired in 2012. The challenge was called "The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports" and it certainly lived up to its name! We were based in Carlin, Nevada which sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet above sea level. Training for this competition was brutal and running the full course was easily the most difficult physical challenge I had ever gone through. I was the oldest guy on the team, making my last run in Farmer's Branch, Texas in 2012, at the age of 61. I finished in 3:10, which set a Nevada state record for 60 and over. The Challenge really sucked, but once you've completed it, it gets under your skin, and you get hooked into trying to figure out how to cut a couple of seconds off that next run! Definitely a love-hate kind of thing.
Every year at our annual at my Department, we'd say "Why am I killing myself? I'm just gonna coast this year and do it in under seven." Then every time, you start the course and end up trying to beat last year's time to prove something to yourself. 🤣👍
I appreciate you packing up and doing this. I think a lot of people see us when we’re on a call and think we’re just chilling at the firehouse if we’re not on a scene. Cheers
Quite the workout. Fully geared & on air makes the job rougher than it looks.
I like the circus music you added for chili! Lololol
Surprised nobody puked. That’s hard shit right there guys. I give you guys both lots of credit for toughing out that test.
You guys are tremendous. And this was a nice snapshot of what our first responders, fire fighters etc. do to keep in shape to keep us safe.
Don’t let these guys fool you, there are plenty of out of shape firefighters who can’t do this course
@@darinrasmussen5828 lol ya I was thinking most firefighters I see are over weight
@@darinrasmussen5828 most
I’m retired a FF/Paramedic from a major metropolitan City Fire Department.. 30 years!! Nothing but work!! But wow.. what a great way to make a living!! Do miss not serving in OUR ARMED FORCES!! Luv those guys!!
It definitely looked tough but do-able. I think the hardest part would be the body drag at the very end - dead weight of an injured human is nearly incomprehensible. I work in construction and carry heavy stuff up several flights of stairs 5 days a week. I crawl under houses and through attics and run after work a few days a week so that challenge looks super fun. Thanks for videos!!!
Great job, Chadd. That challenge looks brutal. Thanks to the Rome FD for allowing you guys to come out and share the experience with us.
WOW awesome training hoo-ha.. chilly don't like heights.. navy seal knows it's not the size that matters. It's how fast you can move your body to accomplish the mission.. enjoyed watching y'all's fun.. night stalkers don't quit.
I was hurting JUST WATCHING you guys take the firefighter test! Chadd proves once again he has what it takes to make the team, and Chili did well too...just not as well as Chadd.
Grew up in Calhoun, good to see you fellas making your rounds in the area and getting involved in different communities now.
Well... as a retired PD/ SWAT guy, you needed to include the "Wait until the PD says its safe for us to go in" part. What about the watching TV and Barka Lounger challenge? Not to mention the "Who is cooking dinner" challenge. Love my FD bros. Maybe. Im afraid of fire. People shooting, not so much.
And Chili in his chonies....
You two crack me up!
Yes it is hard and the thing is when they fight a fire it’s ten times harder and longer. Then they all go back to the station and clean it all up and get ready to do it again crazy. Great video
I went thru training in the 70s things have gotten more intense since …hats off to you it’s harder than you expected
THIS WAS THE BEST! Thank you Mr. Chad!
Awsome video, to think how hard their job is this is got to be gratifying. I give chilli a break he just got over FOOD POISONING. LOL LOTS OF LOVE TO OUR FIRST RESPONDERS.
Chadd you killed it brother! I appreciate the effort you put into these challenges, it makes me want to get after it too! Solid!
I was a firefighter for 8 years, volunteer and career. Best job I ever had. And I did 20 in the navy. love what you guys do, hooked on your channel.
Chili knew he had given his all.....and he had no excuses. That's what a man does.
Recently retired from the biggest department in western Canada. Established in 1886, great legacy. I had to watch this! Great video boys' thanks for making this. Couple insider points here for non-firefighters. I want to highlight that when on that massive ladder the only time I was ever tied off was once during the entrance test. After that, there's no harness and no rope folks. We do have a strap that we can hook on to our ladder belt at the top, but there's no help other than that. At 100' up there is some major butt clenching. Now do it at 3:30am in the rain when you've slept for maybe 2 hours if you're lucky.
It's a savage profession.
Small detail here on hoisting the hose roll up with the rope. We are never allowed to use the ledge to pull rope up on. We had to hang over the ledge and use our upper bodies to pull it up. That added to the discomfort of that evolution.
Okay one last one. Just so people are aware those tanks we breathe from are not oxygen tanks. In other words, it's not like the oxygen in casinos or medical oxygen tanks. That's a huge difference. It's just compressed air. In fact, we place stale air dates on the tanks just like food. You have to change the air, or it gets too stale. Why I'm pointing this out is that when performing some of the hardest physical tasks imaginable, you are also sucking crappy, dry, stale air haha. Less than ideal.
Anyway, super cool, you can tell I still love this stuff. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters out there still in the line of duty.
Thanks again for the cool video guys, cheers.
All firefighters know when you put on the gear the workout goes up to another level. Great video!
Chadd, love the videos brother very informative on every level. I purchased both Nuff Said Running and Patreon and I highly recommend both to everyone who enjoys your YoutTube channel. I'd love to learn more about your life as a SEAL, in particular learning about all the gear you were issued from Naval Special Warfare Prep School through to your retirement (firearms, knives, watches, etc.). Looking forward to all the future content.
Love the back half watching Chadd start to channel his military experience of trying to "encourage" Chili. Probably has hundreds or thousands of days doing crazy hard evolutions and harassing his team mates/being harassed.
I retired after 32 year’s career and volunteer time total. It is a young man’s game. I do miss it. But I am glad someone is taking the time to show some of the training we went through to save lives.
Fun video man, God bless everyone involved. Chili pepper needs to find another gear man.
As someone who looks back wishing i would have served my country, but now serve my community its awesome to see you come get a taste of our world man. Good work
Your still serving the country while serving the community
Thats what's up! Thank God for first responders! I'm glad I have never in 15 yrs had no major life threatening wreck in my rig but I have seen way too many.if it wasn't for firefighters and EMS ,police, the death toll would increase significantly. God bless them all
Nice. Thanks for sharing. NUFF Said.
Firefighters and paramedic are Bad To The Bone Dudes & Gals for sure...
I'm an ex-Firefighter from the UK. Man that looked hard! 😂 I can't remember doing anything that hard in training - we must have gone soft. Well done America 🇺🇸
Man I was impressed, 2 minute drill takes time and practice and you made it on a first try?!? Amazing
Dude had to climb those swinging, flimsy, 75 ft maritime boarding ladders lol. That was probably a nice step up.
He was a navy seal. Obviously lol.
No wonder firefighters are usually in better shape than most cops, I know I’ve seen some cops that I’m like there is no one way this dude could catch me 😂
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Dudes , that was hilarious . I have many friends that are firefighters , awesome guys for sure . I took a very simple test to join Louisville Kentucky fire department when I was 41 , I'm getting ready to turn 63 in December. I killed it 22 years ago , 2nd best time in my class and I was 11 years older than the next guy . Telling the truth , I'm still in great shape but I seriously doubt I could get through the course now . I trained for the test with a backpack full of magazines and running stairs at a local college . Loved the video brother !
TOTAL RESPECT FOR FIREMEN AND WOMEN. GOD BLESS WAY TO GO CHADD
Sir Chadd, you glistened like the post-heroic sweat from the brow of a Norse god. Chili... you looked like a kindergartner making a sandwich. If the next challenge were to lay sod... Chili would have to be reminded,, "Green side up!"
Hey man I worked with y’all in the 90s, was at Little Creek with y’all. Semper Paratus trying to get it back, love the channel
Thank You for the Watch. Standing it, Fighting it and showing the others that you do.
I've taken the firefighter physical test and it's no joke. All I had on was just the Scott air pack and still got smoked. Your competition still put me in stitches 😂.
Extra points for the trash talking Chad!
Chili looks better I gotta say. I’m not gay. But Chili looks like he should be on the cover of GQ. Sorry Chadd 😂
Just love these guys! As much grief as Chad and Chilli regularly dish-out to one another, it's obvious that they love and care deeply for one another. Please keep putting-out the inspirational and positive, entertaining content. God is using you both!
Big thanks to all the firefighters who eat smoke and lay it on the line to save lives every single day! Great episode!
Served 10 years in the fire service. After a 6 year break I've decided to go back in. Just completed my CPAT at age 40. I passed the exam but I'll tell you this, it has a way of reminding you that your not young anymore.
My brother retired from dekalb county as a fire captain he loved his job. Just sent this to him. That was awesome guys.
I think Chili was overdressed in those drawers he was wearing. I guess they were slowing him down. Chadd you should have offered to take the dummy off the sled, and let Chili replace it so you could have pulled him to the finish line. He definitely needed all the help he could get. Awesome post fellas! Hilarious as always!
Loved watching this! As a Former Vol Firefighter I think this is great to see. Just some interesting facts that I think would help you look at things in a different light as well. Fire departments in the USA are staffed by approximately 1,215,700 personnel. This includes career, volunteer and paid per call firefighters as well as civilian staff and nonfirefighting personnel. Of the active firefighting personnel, 34% were career firefighters, 53% were volunteer firefighters, and 12% were paid per call firefighters. In States like Kansas nearly 90% of firefighters in the state are Vol Firefighters. That mean you are going to be helped by someone that is not paid or reimbursed for their time. Numbers are from the FEMA and Kansas Emergency Management sites if you want to check your local state I suggest you look it up.
Well done! Both of you!
That was awesome! I was a Captain on a professional, very busy fire department in a city in NJ for 30 years. I really enjoyed when the Chief would send me the new recruits coming out of many branches of our military. I had Marines, Army, Navy and Air Force. I even a Marine Sniper, although he never talked much and kept to himself, but at a working structure fire, he was top notch and a great team mate. Many were combat vets. The one thing they all had in common was a true understanding of our chain of command structure since we were quasi military in nature and structure. Respect, honor, and the ability to learn quickly, I was a very lucky officer. I believe in constant training and my crew was top notch. I never had the honor of working with a seal. God bless you guys and god bless America! Stay safe my brothers.
Love it!!! I am 43 years on the job and 59 years old I love seeing others playing in our world. Thank the Brothers and Sisters Of the Rome Ga. FD for letting you guys experience it and Thank you for your service to our country!
Awesome video. Chad your the best. Love your channel.
ATTENTION TO DETAILS CHILI!!! Loved this episode, thank you as always.
God bless these first responders and everything they've been through as our country rebuilds!!
Now Imagine it’s 3:00 am everything is on fire and you haven’t slept. I’ve been on the other side and rescued. Last thing I heard was “ I got you “
Oh this cracked me up and brought back some good memories!
God bless these guys for helping us out, then the diesel fuel runs out, thanks joe Biden
This was awesome! I always wondered what it was like taking this test. I remember I was once a certified type 2 wildland firefighter for a program I did. The test in that were mostly physical but this is much different because your preparing for a structural fire. I never got to go on any real wildfire calls, but we did do prescribed fires and we lugged around a good amount of gear and survival supplies that weighed maybe 35 lbs with a drip torch. I can't imagine being in a forest with hundred foot walls of flames. The heat you can feel from a good distance away and it will just sear your lungs. But in a home or building that fire is right on top of you and condensed into corridors which always seemed like a much more scary thing to me. You don't know what's around i.e.(propane tanks, oil tanks, combustible chemicals.) Much respect to these guys and gals and what they do.
This was my life for 5 years and I loved it!
as a recently retired 30 year short fat firefighter dude, it is really awesome to see high speed bad ass operators born and bred for battle over days of self sufficiency see what an anaerobic high stress high tempo short duration event that initial attack firefighting can be! You guys are stuuuuds both of ya, and thanks for take a minute to accept the differences from your skillset to ours.!
Much love boys!!!
You two are funny as heck loved watching this video I laughed my rear off 😂
Nice one thank y'all 🇺🇸🇺🇸
😂😂😂😂 chili is awesome he cracks me up!! 😂😂. You guys are awesome man
Maybe Chili is still recovering from “not” being sick ? 😂
Chadd is just 1 of those dudes who is good at whatever tf he does.
My dad was a Fireman for 42 years before retiring at 65 w the Gadsden City Fire Dept. Which is about 35-40 miles from there. Rome must be growing. Lady time I was there it was a hole in the wall lol.
That charged hose carry and hose carry up the tower are brutal arent they lol . Especially after an entire day in bunker gear training in the sun .
Chilli needs to get his shit together.....inexcusable.
One thing about 3 of 7 that I feel reverberates over and over in his content is training and how important it is. Love it, train up, train hard.
25 years trowing on the gear with a career dept in Chicago. Good times. GB the FFs
Did Chad have a non-zippered jacket? 🤔 This was fun to watch.
That looks brutal, with all the gear on, It's gotta be hard to breathe, geez and whatnot!!!
Ya'll are so stupid funny & good :D...
edit: Super vid! Thanks fellas & thanks first responders.
"Chili your tank alarm is going off...It thinks your standing still!" LO LOL LOL LOL
That was excellent! Great episode.
You sound like me yelling at my son whenever chili starts slowing down and slacken lol
hahaha!! We love ya Chili, but please stay well away from any open flames! loved this one!!
As a cheeseburger enthusiast, I appreciate the firefighters out there.
If you're ever in Vegas stop by and do one of our "skills courses" in 110 degree heat. It sucks! 😆
Haha, Chili’s girl is probably like “ come on Chili we’re gonna be late again; be right there something doesn’t look quite right “
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The house is burning! Hustle Chili, hustle!
You gotta save the puppies!
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First responders... WHOA! If it came down to saving yourself or dragging my thickness... You'd get a medal for even considering it.
Thanks to Rome FD for giving these dudes a good challange.
I ran an Ultra 100 5 years ago and there was a fire fighter running the same course in full gear! He was running for a fundraiser. My hats off to first responders.
Remarkable video!Real hard situation!It takes balls of steel to be a firefighter and pass the test!Although Chadd did come through with flying colours,Chili did look better off in the fire suit!
I worked as a facility manager at a police and fire training center and I have the ultimate respect for firefighters and police. You guys did an outstanding job with the little to no training for these tests that you had.
Awesome Video!!