FDNY Captain Morris retires after 40 years

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  • FDNY Captain Robert Morris of Rescue 1 retires after 40 years in the department.
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  • @R1FOG
    @R1FOG 11 років тому +64

    Congratulations to Captain Morris. I had the honor and pleasure of driving him to fires and emergencies and loved every minute of it. Forty years of dedicated hard driving fire duty. Amazing! Best of luck and enjoy a long healthy retirement. You earned it!

    • @JJFDNY
      @JJFDNY Рік тому +1

      Well said Paul.

  • @Johnny7051MC
    @Johnny7051MC 9 років тому +110

    His son, Robert Morris Jr. succeeded him as Rescue 1 Captain. First time in FDNY history that a son has replaced a father as Company Captain, how cool is that?

    • @jherskine
      @jherskine 8 років тому +7

      +AR John I call that very nepotistic!

    • @EskimoJoe492
      @EskimoJoe492 7 років тому +3

      Nepotism from feckless libtard unionists is what it is. Typical fire department.

    • @southsideshenanigans
      @southsideshenanigans 6 років тому +1

      It is awesome great to see the tradition live on !

    • @aaronmichael7116
      @aaronmichael7116 5 років тому +1

      I have to agree with the nepotism angle. Our department even goes as far as not allowing a family member to be in charge of another family member. Example : a District Chief and a firefighter perhaps at different stations, but in the same District. No way !!

    • @tonypuntillo4931
      @tonypuntillo4931 5 років тому +5

      Hey, if his son put in the time, work and training and testing for that promotion, give it to him I say. He deserves to follow in his dad's footsteps. Thanks capt for your service and dedication to the dept.

  • @NeilLB7
    @NeilLB7 7 років тому +84

    When a guy has worked 40 years and loves the job still....you KNOW he made the right decision in his life. I've watched 22 years go by on the job and still feels like day one to me. When people make the right choice....my how time flies.

    • @aaronmichael7116
      @aaronmichael7116 5 років тому +1

      How true !! And along with that, although I'm only 12 years in...is that feeling when you wake up to your alarm, if you haven't got up yet, and you know it's time to go to work today !!! It's like a hockey dressing room, lasting 24 hrs !! There's a few things I see changing, or about to, and not for the better. I feel on here is the safest place I can vent. So brothers, tell me....how do you feel about the girls sleeping in the same quarters as you ? We had an open-space sleeping quarters, until 1 girl decided she didn't like 1 of the new Captains, maybe because he passed all of his testing and got the promotion, and she didn't...anyways, enough of that shit. But she complained he was being "creepy" in the sleeping quarters, and a good guy got stripped of his stripes, and suspended. Good way to get yourself hated bitch !! Especially when you pick on one of the most liked, respected, and all-around good guy ! I'd trust my entire family, my entire bank account, with him ! When I work for him, it's paradise guys, let me tell ya ! You know that calm feeling you get when you are in roll call, and you get assigned your rig, and your captain is awesome ! that's him. Example : we had a run to the casino during evening chow. Instead of running out, he says "my crew, sit down and finish your chicken, we may be their awhile"...awesome, right !! Shit, I wouldn't be shocked if he pulled out a drumstick from his bunker coat on the way !! False alarm, as usual. Fuckin' gamblers ! And we have a big university here, so here comes the 2am pull-stations !! Well, when it's freezing cold, snowing, those fuks will stand outside til I see hard nipples on the young ladies !! Anyways, back to the shit...now, we have these tiny cubicles for our beds and dresser. A curtain pulled shut is mandatory. Damn, I always looked forward to the mid-night boner when I got up and the girl beside me stared :-)

  • @fatsimba95
    @fatsimba95 8 років тому +128

    This great captain did 40 years and said it wasn't enough !!. An amazing officer, on the most famous rig in the whole of the fire service !! Hears to a long and healthy retirement, Capt. Morris ...

    • @aaronmichael7116
      @aaronmichael7116 5 років тому +5

      The saying goes, "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." This couldn't be more true than in the fire service. Ask any of us. Even my worst shift, I wouldn't trade it for the world. There's a few calls I could have done without. There's a few firefighters I could have avoided working with. There's this 1 ff, the biggest asshat in the fire service, nation wide !! He was present during my physical fitness test while applying. He kept asking me, "how much can you bench", to which I responded "I don't know, I'm concentrating on passing this test". He didn't care for that response, and I didn't care. Fast forward 2 years, and we're inside a structure fire, doing overhaul. As I turn the corner, who do I see ? Yup, him !! And he remembers me, and asks me "how much can you bench"....arrghhh not again, I thought. But, I got the job, and so it didn't matter anymore. P.S. I never did tell him :-)

    • @emt5330
      @emt5330 5 років тому +2

      I believe the current captain of R1 is Robert Morris Jr.

    • @matthewtucker1605
      @matthewtucker1605 4 роки тому

      jack dunham that isn’t the most famous rig

    • @James-ed5zy
      @James-ed5zy 3 роки тому

      emt5330 you are correct.

    • @James-ed5zy
      @James-ed5zy 3 роки тому +1

      Matthew Tucker FDNY's Rescue 1 certainly is.

  • @chrisdee7095
    @chrisdee7095 9 років тому +18

    I come from a family of ffs,NYPD & myself a retired NYC Paramedic "Thank you for your service" May God continue to bless our brothers & sisters who are currently in service!!!

  • @jonnyxj1642
    @jonnyxj1642 4 роки тому +5

    I took his heavy vehicle rescue class at the Connecticut fire academy and it was a true honor to learn from him!

  • @jjatver95
    @jjatver95 11 років тому +7

    I had the pleasure of learning from Capt Morris out at FDIC. I got to talk to him afterwards and he asked me if I liked forcing doors. When I said yes his response was simply so do I. His kids are also successful in the FDNY so that has to be one proud dad as well. Capt the department will surely miss you and congrats on your retirement.

  • @TraverseBayFarmsFruitAdvantage
    @TraverseBayFarmsFruitAdvantage 8 років тому +1

    Thank you for your service. Spent a lot of time in NYC and always felt safe. God bless!

  • @Spartan_-du9wi
    @Spartan_-du9wi 4 роки тому +1

    I had the Honor of working with the Captain on a few occasions. I also was fortunate to have been taught by him at the FDNY Technical Rescue School. A true Gentlemen! Also seen in that video is Chief Spadafora. He was a true Gentlemen taken from us way to soon! RIP Chief.....He taught Firetech " D as in DOG!"

  • @ernestwojciech8414
    @ernestwojciech8414 9 років тому +2

    What a wonderful career ! 40 years ! Not only as a Firefighter but also as an Instructor !
    Thank you for your dedication !

  • @okiris
    @okiris 11 років тому +1

    Paul Hashagen- i hope you are enjoying a long and happy retirement sir. You are doing a great service keeping that fire service history alive. Thank you.

  • @joeljohnson3515
    @joeljohnson3515 8 років тому +3

    Thank you for your service!

  • @RealWorldReport
    @RealWorldReport 11 років тому +1

    Thank you for your dedication.

  • @indybobthis
    @indybobthis 10 років тому +26

    Thank you Captain Morris.

  • @lizardfirefighter110
    @lizardfirefighter110 10 років тому +8

    Awesome service, congrats and thanks for everything.

  • @12frame34
    @12frame34 11 років тому +3

    Thank you for your time, dedication, and hard work. May god bless every step you take. Enjoy some time off Capt.
    SFD - Pa

  • @aaronmichael7116
    @aaronmichael7116 5 років тому +25

    Thanks for everything boss !! 40 years is a damn long time when you're faced with the devil on a daily basis !! And to not bite it, good job. I wish I made it to half of that. I made 7 years, way too short. A lady dangled her 8 yr old girl out the 3rd floor window, and I laddered up to grab her, but Mom couldn't wait, and dropped her into my right arm, tearing the shit out of my right tendon that runs from my bicep to my shoulder. Two pins and a ton of therapy later, I can function. But the days of eating smoke are over. I even proposed to drive, but it was all or nothing. So, here I sit, 44 yrs old, and a career over. Like Captain Morris said, at least we got to do it. Peace.

    • @tuvavatu7041
      @tuvavatu7041 4 роки тому +3

      i have amblyopia and never even got a chance to do it...i sometimes wonder to all people at fire departments around the world understand how lucky they are to get to do the job some wish to do, but were denied from birth...

    • @greyman686
      @greyman686 2 роки тому +1

      Which department was that with Aaron?

  • @meghanv99100
    @meghanv99100 11 років тому +3

    Capt. Morris, I only met you through video (Brotherhood), but you sound like the genuine role model of a 'firefighter'. You had big shoes to fill, and a rescue company to rebuild, but it looks like you've done a fine job. Congrats on a career well served!

  • @SeanCLewis-qp6xn
    @SeanCLewis-qp6xn 9 років тому +3

    God speed to you Captain!! May you be blessed with a long, healthy, happy retirement! From a Detroit Firefighter to you sir!

  • @machia0705
    @machia0705 6 років тому +1

    My Father did 39 years in the Newark FD in New Jersey . He loved it . He loved the busy 4thBattalion . The busier the better ..
    All the best to you and good luck Captain .

  • @markperry762
    @markperry762 5 років тому

    Thank you for your service.

  • @bernedettrose
    @bernedettrose 11 років тому +1

    Thank u for been there for us. Sincerely a a citizen on NYC

  • @bigeasydeg
    @bigeasydeg 4 роки тому +2

    From the son of a retired New Orleans Firefighter, who served on a “Flying Squad”, what you guys call Rescue Companies there, thank you for 40 valiant years of service to your city, your fellow firefighters, and may you enjoy your well deserved retirement!

  • @tiger2338
    @tiger2338 10 років тому +4

    Thank You for your years of service Captain. May you be blessed with many happy years.

  • @laloarce5756
    @laloarce5756 2 роки тому +2

    Great respect for this man, he took the pieces of rescue 1 and helped them to remain solid and effective despite the great losses.

  • @thechefjeffnj
    @thechefjeffnj 11 років тому

    Thank your for showing us the way.

  • @ricksadler797
    @ricksadler797 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your service. God bless 🙏🎈🎁

  • @WilliamFloyd1812
    @WilliamFloyd1812 11 років тому +3

    Congratulations on 40 years of service to FDNY. You are an inspiration to those who follow in your footsteps. Good bless Captain Morris.

  • @ChrisKaralis
    @ChrisKaralis 11 років тому +4

    This guy has forgotten more than most will ever learn! Congrats Capt on 40 (INSANE) years sir!!!

  • @brycetracy1608
    @brycetracy1608 11 років тому +2

    Thank you Capt Morris for being a true inspiration to all firefighters. You lead by example and with class. May god bless you and yours.

  • @jmnj1983
    @jmnj1983 5 років тому

    Wow. Thank you for your service Capt!

  • @frankfeazell3405
    @frankfeazell3405 7 років тому +47

    I was a police officer for 30 years firefighters run into fires when you run out respect brothers 911never forget

    • @aaronmichael7116
      @aaronmichael7116 5 років тому +11

      Hey Frank, don't sell yourself short brother !! I chose firefighting over police work because I wasn't cut out to do your job. I have a short fuse. We wait until police clear a scene before we go in if there's a lunatic involved. That says something about the boys in blue. Question : and if you can't answer, I understand :-) Do you like working with a female ? Do you think females should be allowed to work in Emergency Services, if so which one (police,fire,EMS) ? I believe they could work in EMS, and that's it ! Other than that, 9-1-1 dispatcher. I won't apologize. They are built differently. Different thought processes. Their bodies go thru changes males don't. I was partnered up with a female at a house fire. Chief ordered us to go up to 2nd floor, and toss couch out the window. I picked up my end and rested it on the window sill. She couldn't budge hers. So, I went around and did hers. I weigh 200 LBS full bunker gear with SCBA. No way was she lifting, and carrying, my ass out of a fire. And that may lead to leaving my family without a Husband and a Dad. No way is that happening, I don't care .Thanks.

    • @croniqz
      @croniqz 5 років тому

      Aaron Michael i went through the academy with 4 girls in our class, 1 got dropped about half way and the other 3 failed multiple practicals.. the best was when we were doing search and rescue and the 1 female freaked out, they had to bring her out with the TIC, roof ladders all of them failed, none of them were strong enough to raise the ladder up.. first day of forcible entry i was partnered with a female, i was the halligan guy, she struck the halligan with the blade side of the axe lmao, not saying every female is like this but from my experience i just know i wouldn’t want 1 by my side when shit hits the fan.

    • @pamk9333
      @pamk9333 3 роки тому

      @@aaronmichael7116 Thank you for your service, Sir.

  • @DJBigNicky
    @DJBigNicky 9 років тому +3

    God bless you Captain Morris. It was an honor to meet you when I once visited Rescue 1. Thank You for 40 years of service to the City of NY. Enjoy your retirement

  • @donw3912
    @donw3912 Рік тому

    Thank you for your service Captain. God bless.

  • @jc-qc3yu
    @jc-qc3yu 5 років тому

    God bless you and thank you for your service

  • @TheHartR
    @TheHartR 11 років тому

    Thank You for your Service Capt.

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 Рік тому +1

    Captain Robert Morris hope your retirement is everything you want your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard love respect and appreciate you guys thanks terrific catches as usual ! Joe

  • @derek92384
    @derek92384 11 років тому

    Thank you capt for showing us around quarters and being part of your last tour.

  • @andyjones9386
    @andyjones9386 3 роки тому +1

    I made 39 years and 27 days,loved it for the most part.When I turned 65 I had to let it go.It's hard to keep up at that age.I'd do it again!

    • @rub1tan679
      @rub1tan679 2 роки тому

      I got to 32 years service ..aged54 in the LFB🇬🇧 Took my Redundancy and Pension and never looked back , I enjoyed most of my service… the politics ..equal opportunity box tickers got me down . My main riding position was PL 3 comms so was inside on the Jet 90 percent of the time ( hose line ) After each fire 🔥 the adrenaline rush faded … I WAS FUCKED ❗️ I take my hat 🎩 of to you Sir 65 ❗️❗️❗️❗️you ….were/ are / a BOSS 😎😎😎😎

  • @MsCelo1975
    @MsCelo1975 10 років тому

    congratulations from Brazil too...Captain Morris...

  • @jimwalcker123
    @jimwalcker123 4 роки тому +1

    God Bless you brother...

  • @barroningram7286
    @barroningram7286 4 роки тому

    great job, you're going to miss it, man i retired from ups freight after forty one years and i stayed choked up for weeks every time i saw one of the trucks congratulations

  • @Dave.68
    @Dave.68 3 роки тому

    I know the feeling. Good luck sir.

  • @okiris
    @okiris 11 років тому

    Congrats on the retirement captain morris. I pass on the lessons your forcible entry class taught me to all the new firefighters I work with. Your legacy will live on forever. Thank you sir.

  • @Rothmann84
    @Rothmann84 11 років тому

    Bless you Guys

  • @pamk9333
    @pamk9333 3 роки тому

    I hope you're enjoying your retirement, Sir. Thank you for your service. God bless.

  • @nycfiremuseum
    @nycfiremuseum 11 років тому +2

    Thank you Captain, for 40 years protecting the people of this city. You present an exemplary career and model for all those who follow. Thanks for everything you and your crew have done for the Fire Museum over the years, too. We wish you the best in your retirement, and stop in anytime. --The staff, board and FDNY volunteers of the New York City Fire Museum.

  • @christianc9788
    @christianc9788 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your service Captain 🇺🇸

  • @jonathongr33n
    @jonathongr33n 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for everything you have done for your community captain Morris. You are a true role model and hero!👏🏻👏🏻

  • @nycemschristopher116
    @nycemschristopher116 8 років тому

    THANK YOU 4 your service to our great city & THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE FDNY may God bless you all & I'll ALWAYS have your back when you need me most but my prayer is always that you don't need me 🇺🇸🚒🇺🇸🚨🇺🇸

  • @jamesvanscoy7717
    @jamesvanscoy7717 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats capt happy retirement thanks for ur service

  • @robcroft5132
    @robcroft5132 Рік тому

    Happy 40 yrs Captain
    Hope you get to enjoy your retirement.
    Much love, and respect
    May the good lord bless you in many ways, for your sacrifices.

  • @Aussietari
    @Aussietari 3 роки тому

    Thank🌻You Captain Morris
    for your Outstanding Service.😌

  • @paulmcguire3789
    @paulmcguire3789 10 років тому

    I hope you are doing well and are happy

  • @DLUCAS0002
    @DLUCAS0002 10 років тому

    Thanks for your service Cap good luck

  • @reopat14
    @reopat14 2 роки тому

    Simply, Congratulations 👍

  • @sauber459
    @sauber459 11 років тому

    Inspirational Captain ! Much Luck To You !!

  • @tacticalministries3508
    @tacticalministries3508 4 роки тому

    We should all strive to have that level of dedication and satisfaction in our lives

  • @kak239
    @kak239 11 років тому +4

    Congrats Capt. Morris on a great career! The fire service needs more like you!!

  • @Firemedic712
    @Firemedic712 11 років тому +6

    Congratulations Capt! Hope you are still involved with the fire service after retirement. Hard to find the knowledge you bring to the service!

  • @chasklink
    @chasklink 11 років тому +1

    Congratulations Capt. Morris from a 38 yr. B.C. in Philly. I would have loved to work with you Brother. Enjoy your retirement.

  • @AA_Slav
    @AA_Slav 7 років тому

    Wow I watched some of the old Episodes from The Bravest he was on. Awesome!!!

    • @thepharcyde5239
      @thepharcyde5239 7 років тому

      atomic rewind has em all here on y tube x

  • @hjfdlt
    @hjfdlt 6 років тому

    I had the fortune of doing several ride alongs with Captain Rex when he was at the Harlem Hilton,super nice guy,even took me inside when the fires were under control

  • @TheJeroenTitulaer
    @TheJeroenTitulaer 11 років тому

    I had the honor to meet with Capt. Morris last year. I was visiting New York with my human tower team Castellers De Vilafranca and I went to see him and his great crew of Fire Fighters and Rescue 1. A great person, A great FF, from a the Fire and Rescue Company in the world !

  • @Hall7EmergencyPhotography
    @Hall7EmergencyPhotography 10 років тому +9

    Congratulations to Captain Morris from Vancouver BC, Canada

  • @SkylarPutmanATX
    @SkylarPutmanATX 11 років тому +1

    Thank you Capt. Morris

  • @DC-ih8bv
    @DC-ih8bv 6 років тому +2

    What a guy. True FDNY spirit

  • @james8156
    @james8156 6 років тому

    Congrats and enjoy !!!

  • @firebeecher
    @firebeecher 10 років тому +1

    COGRATULATIONS Captain..... I had the privilege of taking a couple of classes from you in Williamsport, PA {Fire College Weekend} You were my favorite instructor on those weekend classes.
    You are making me feel lazy I only got 21 in Happy Valley (PA)....

  • @giofyr
    @giofyr 9 років тому +2

    EXCELLENT

  • @hafidfarah1410
    @hafidfarah1410 6 років тому

    God bless you

  • @djsexybaconify
    @djsexybaconify 11 років тому +1

    Have the highest respect for Capt. Morris. I feel bad for him, you can tell he loves this job and loves his life. I wish he could stay in R1 but it is his time to go

  • @firefightergotoguy
    @firefightergotoguy 11 років тому

    god bless brother!

  • @PoppaBlue59
    @PoppaBlue59 10 років тому +1

    Congratulations from Texas, Captain Morris! Enjoy your time off....you earned every minute of it!
    KL Carter, Driver/Engineer
    27 years on the job.

  • @jarrythskeen8336
    @jarrythskeen8336 3 роки тому

    Stay safe brother🚒

  • @martinwall7297
    @martinwall7297 5 років тому +2

    the right man with the right attitude on the right job. enjoy retirement cap you earned it

  • @egruter89
    @egruter89 11 років тому +1

    amazing captain congrats!!!

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 Рік тому +1

    Enjoy your retirement you deserve it best wishes to you your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard appreciate you guys thanks job well done you should be proud ! Joe

  • @cnmcphaulsr4701
    @cnmcphaulsr4701 4 роки тому

    God bless you for your service and commitment to the firefighting service enjoy your retirement because you've earned it

  • @patrickhieb6624
    @patrickhieb6624 3 роки тому

    Thank you for all you did!!
    I having been a FF don’t say that to many people.

  • @davebutcher2011
    @davebutcher2011 7 років тому

    Congratulations to both of you. Enjoy your retirement Cap and enjoy the company cap.

  • @chafouaube985
    @chafouaube985 Рік тому

    I hope your enjoy 🎉

  • @Ramseylove
    @Ramseylove 4 роки тому

    Nice Great work

  • @ecirpttocs
    @ecirpttocs 11 років тому

    Live, Laugh, Love and Leave a Legacy. You obviously have much to be proud og

  • @jonb343
    @jonb343 7 років тому

    Respect

  • @tonybutcher4762
    @tonybutcher4762 8 років тому +6

    We've had 7 NYC arsonists view this video .

  • @michaelmcallister4813
    @michaelmcallister4813 5 років тому

    Way to go Cap. Best to you🇺🇸

  • @BobJonesDadmech
    @BobJonesDadmech 11 років тому

    Hats off to you brother! Enjoy you'r retirement!

  • @jbfire612
    @jbfire612 10 років тому

    Congrats Capt!!

  • @jeffbasalto5274
    @jeffbasalto5274 3 роки тому +1

    Great job capt. Morris

  • @albertnevaras3465
    @albertnevaras3465 3 роки тому

    Congratulations

  • @JeffreyAustinThePhyrefyter
    @JeffreyAustinThePhyrefyter 10 років тому +2

    Going to be really hard to fill Bob's boots. Take care Bob and enjoy your retirement. My retirement didn't last. I had to return to the Fire Service.

  • @michaelnowak4078
    @michaelnowak4078 8 років тому +1

    "GOD BLESS YOU CAPTAIN MORRIS" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @josecerda-matos8508
    @josecerda-matos8508 11 років тому

    God bless !, I saw him in Brotherhood , tuff guy hope to be quarter of that on the job. Congrats

  • @charlesdalton8961
    @charlesdalton8961 3 роки тому

    God Bless Enjoy your retirement Thank you for your service Captain 🇺🇸

  • @louisbrunn1441
    @louisbrunn1441 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for forty years of service Plus 5 buffs got to go. Yeah, and love you, so good luck to you. For the next 40 to 120 years. That's hope it goes that long. We'll see you at the big one take care of brother, thank you for the years.

  • @michaelmonaghan2717
    @michaelmonaghan2717 2 роки тому

    Good Man!

  • @DMR123JOE
    @DMR123JOE Рік тому +1

    sad moment for all other fdny fire fighters congrats Morris :)

  • @Richiebrowny
    @Richiebrowny 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Capt Morris We are all with you .Shame on the Giants for not remembering the souls of 343 heros on 911 weekend

  • @udaykumarpushpala181
    @udaykumarpushpala181 4 роки тому

    Good Luck Captain, enjoy Your retired life. God Bless You.