THE CALL - Official Firefighting Documentary
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2018
- "The Call" is a documentary about volunteer firefighters in rural Virginia. This epic piece depicts the triumphs and trials that the brothers of Station 2 face.
"The Call" was written, directed, and produced by the Shetler brothers in an effort to show how firefighters react and work within high stress environments and how they work to live with those stresses long after the incident has passed.
Special Thanks to Chief Enoch Hord -
For without a shared experience and a simple conversation, this project would not have been imagined.
Special Thanks to Chief Sean Ryan -
For your endless belief in your firefighters.
Directed by - Daniel Shetler
Executive Producer - Caleb Shetler
A Creative Spark Production
Edited by - Daniel Shetler
Starring -
Chief Sean Ryan,
Lt Michael (Tyrone) Thompson),
Lt Nathan (Effron) Creighton
FF Andrew McDaniel (McDandy)
FF Caleb Shetler
Original Song - THE CALL
Written by Clayton Jones & Daniel Shetler
Preformed by Clayton Jones
Now available on iTunes and Spotify
Spotify: spoti.fi/2Ss8t2r
iTunes: apple.co/2DXdMie
Additional footage provided by:
FF Colton Duprey (Duffy)
Chief Sean Ryan.
Lt Michael (Tyrone) Thompson)
Additional music provided by:
Artlist
Mission Statement:
“The Members of The Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company shall strive to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the community of Greene through fire suppression services, pre-fire planning, and public education. We will serve this community to the best of our abilities and training. We are committed to continuously improve our understanding of the properties of fire and the fire prevention needs of our residents, the community of Greene, the surrounding counties, and the state of Virginia.” - Розваги
The ending song "The Call" is now available for download. Links are also in the description.
Original Song - THE CALL
Written by Clayton Jones & Daniel Shetler
Preformed by Clayton Jones
Now available on iTunes and Spotify
Spotify: spoti.fi/2Ss8t2r
iTunes: apple.co/2DXdMie
Creative Spark Productions What is the beginning music?
@@michaelbriggs8010 All the other music in the film is from Artlist
Do you by chance know the name of the intro track?
@@michaelbriggs8010 The name of the track is "Human Heart" by Caleb Etheridge
wow, great job!
Never ask someone "what's your worst call" instead, ask what's your happiest or most endearing call. Bring the happy moments bad to them.
That is by far the WORST question on earth. Paul Combs has a beautiful cartoon that describes that question best
I so wish more people would think like this i am blessed to have run from 99 to jan 21. People just cannot understand the pain we hide and things our eyes have seen and mental , physical, and personal life sacrifices that are gladly made asking nothing in return. Not all wounds are visible PTSD is hell it will take everything you love before taking you! DO NOT BE ASHAMED TO GET HELP DONT BE A FOOL LIKE ME!
I always respond with. Cool. You want me to drudge up the worst thing I want to remember for your entertainment?
The look on their face after lol.
Being a fellow volunteer firefighter, the begenning of this video brought me to tears
Respect
Some people bash volunteers as not properly trained and unprofessional firefighters but I say volunteer firefighters are amazing since they put their life’s on the line to save others and yet not receiving a penny
James Evans I agree with you 👍
I agree and they are trained really well tbh
I’m a volunteer firefighter and we have to go through months and months of state certification training and the training never ends!
Risk a lot to save a lot risk nothing for what already is lost.
As hard as is it to not do something. Its worse to risk the lives of your men to save people that were already gone.
Your chief should not be padding people on the back for risking their lives for something that can't be saved.
@@danielmcshane6676 volunteers have to get the same training as career firefighters and I've seen volunteers perform better then some career departments.
To my brothers and sisters holding the red line, us boys in blue appreciate y'all. We joke and banter but in the end we're all one team, wearing different uniforms. We got your six!
Matthew Gelsomino Amen 🙏~ future firefighter
I respect these men, volunteering their time. That selflessness, they deserve more from the community, etc. In life, those that put forth more and leave conditions better than they’re given is priceless. That’s the definition of a man, touching the lives of the masses. Much respect, many being young men as myself, we should emulate to become better everyday. Great video, don’t think down on one situation my brothers, because besides this one situation how much have you produced. You gave it your all as volunteers, and that’s all we could’ve asked from you. Much respect
my brothers. In life, no one will compare to a 👨🚒 fireman/women. Keep inspiring through consistency, you are the greatest evolution to civilization. Keep your heads up my brothers, and strive. You inspire many future firefighters. Don’t feel down, the mindset and bond is better between all of you, and makes the bond stronger. Even though I don’t know you all personally, this one step will help you grow, help you become better men. Things are ever changing in this world when it comes to fire behavior, I personally learned it in my first semester of Fire
Tech. I enjoy how you accommodate to those in need and danger as well as each other like one unit. Without you, who else would touch those devastated by negative outcomes? Thanks 🙏 for always putting in the work when others are optimistic. The only men I can rely on when things become rough, even on your best day. I love your mindset and actions, not many act upon these situations. Use the mind in the time of distress, and hope all of you stay healthy in the line of duty. Very respectful, I understand PTSD is rough, but create a stronger bond between each other. I don’t want to see another 👨🚒 injured in the line of duty. I love all firefighters that risk it for other, you are the true hero’s without capes. Be confident, you’re all strong and many depend on you.
John Breuwet Amen to this as well 🙏 for now I’m only volunteering at a program called Search And Rescue @ Long Beach California but to me it’s something big and a step into becoming a firefighter even tho I’m 17 I already know what to do to prepare for the journey that’s to come my way
Ayejandro Alv I will tell you what, I graduated the police academy at the top of my class and became a fully sworn Deputy Sheriff at 19 years of age. I don't say that to brag but to say this... Stay focused on that goal and you'll achieve it, I did it...
100%
This really makes me think about being a fire man and the risks that I'm taking but i have God to keep me safe and thank y'all fire man
My best advice is just to do it. I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter and when I decided to become a firefighter it was hands down one of the best decisions of my life.
It’s the best most rewarding decision you will ever make just the simple smile on a kids face when I tell them I’m a firefighter makes my day I won’t sugar coat it there will be bad calls but the good ones outweigh them by far just the simple fact that we as firefighters go to hells door to help complete strangers is the best feeling in the world firefighters are a special breed we drop everything at a moments notice to run into the unknown and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Best of luck and stay safe
it really does make you think about it. I still love it and i hope people pray for me if i do get injured in the line of duty
Go ahead and do it brother becoming a fireman is the best decision I've ever made in my life and I am currently 16 years old
Most firemen who die in the line of duty die from cancer.
Finally a video that sets aside the drama and looks at the real, often unspoken, issues of being a volunteer. Being a volunteer was some of the best, and worst, times of my life. Be safe always.
Ruckersville? They got Christian Weston Chandler. Known all over the world, and their d*m community won't turn that monster into social security office for investigation. She has dementia and he USES HER AS A SEX DOLL! Look at how she responds to those idiotic questions of his.
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Like not being a real profession
The only ones that really know are the ones that have lived it. A long time ago I was on a call had a little girl put in my arms. Tried everything I could but it was to late. Will never forget the feeling at the hospital and what told she didn’t make it.
Every person that puts up negative comments on the YT about a video and thinks they know better about what to do should have to watch this video.
God bless all of you and thank you for what you are doing.
So very true. Totally agree with you.
@@joshhunyady6819
"When a man becomes a firefighter, he has achieved his greatest act of bravery. What he does next is in his line of duty"
Edward F. Croker.
"Firefighters never die. They simply burn forever in the hearts of the people they saved"
Susan Diane Murphree.
"Heroes are those who risk their lives daily to protect the world and make it a better place to live; police, firefighters and members of the armed forces."
"If you want to be a fireman you need more than study a few books and learn certain technical knowledge; you must have the heart of a lion and the courage of a warrior."
"All men were created equal. Later a few become firefighters."
"Firefighters save hearts and homes."
"If you think it's hard to be a firefighter, try to be a firefighter's wife."
"The firefighter who says he never fears, is a foolish man or is not a firefighter."
"Leadership, courage and technical knowledge of all firefighters are tested daily"
"Training today to be safe and survive tomorrow."
"Being a professional firefighter is an attitude, not a status."
"A good firefighter knows how, an educated firefighter knows why."
"Firefighters are there because even police officers need heroes."
"When you hug a firefighter you feel the maximum human warmth."
"What other people say being a hero, firefighters say him doing his job."
"If you want to be a fireman and put out fires, light one first; that of love towards humanity"
"A firefighter is not born, it is done with training, courage, honor, loyalty and nobility"
"Firefighters do not practice their profession to be heroes and take credit for their actions. They are for their true appreciation for people and their safety."
"Firefighters are the people you can trust without knowing and still not knowing where they are going"
"A fireman is a person who risks his life and saves lives for the love of people."
"If a firefighter has saved your life, you carry in your heart part of the human warmth of that firefighter."
Some annonymous phrases about firefighters.
Greetings from Venezuela.
Had a call with a mother ejected from the vehicle it wasnt even a messy call but it shook me seeing the children and thinking about how they no longer have a mother it was a lot for me i still see her sometimes but its part of the job just one of the darker parts.
David Glaum No thank you Sir and I’m so sorry you went through something so tragic. I’m sure that little girl spirit is with you and she thanks you for trying to save her 😇
Cindy Fitzgerald Cindy I got chills reading your comment thank you and stay safe.
Speaking as a volunteer firefighter who at most does 30 calls a year, Respect to all the guys and girls who wear the bunker gear and do the job. You guys are awesome, i hope and prey if the time comes for me to work this hard, i can show the same fortitude as you guys.
Very rarely if ever do I personally comment on any video, article, or social media post. But this, this is something special that can motivate both those approaching their first day, and those approaching their last as a firefighter. It is greatly appreciated to see the time put into this video to not only help the brothers and sisters of the fire service have a better understanding of the duties expected of them but, also to give the public more of an understanding of why the station is down the street. Thanks again, strong work and stay safe!
This made me cry, brothers not going home kills me , us not getting to people fast enough , all that haunts us all!
I am in complete awe. This film is amazing. Thank you for bringing attention to a very serious topic. Also, THANK YOU ALL for your service to the community.
Tori Horn Agreed! This really opens my eyes even as a volunteer
A close friend of mine who is a volunteer firefighter sent me here.. this is beautiful.
Thank you for this opportunity to appreciate even more what volunteer firefighters do.
I have been a member for over 48 years, even though I don't actively firefight I perform administrative duties to free those who can fire fight without the additional burden of doing it all. I rode the rigs for 17 years and had bad situations and wished we had help in those days. Thank you for producing the film it will go a long way to help others and may the tradition of helping others continue.
That was my life for the last 27 years! There's no greater job than serving and protecting your community! Now that I'm retired, time to relax and recover!
Thanks for your service brother
Rob Madrigal Thank You Rob for your years of serving!
Amen brother
I just retired with 27 years! Looks like a great retirement judging by your channel! Well earned!
Thank you for your service brother.
In the 70s, 80s, and 90s "dealing with it" was opening the bar in the rec room. I'm thankful that has changed.
and making jokes....
It was called debreifing and it was very helpful in dealing with the aftermath of a tradgic event.
Volunteer firefighter in Franklin Co, Virginia here. Thanks so much for this short film. It is one of the best volunteer firefighting documentary I’ve seen. You guys should continue with a docu-series. Thanks again for your service.
Hey brother. I agree this is a great video and more should see. The more I learn and see the more I wish more people will see this BMVFD 😉
Volunteer firefighter in Canada, Great Video and hits home 100%. Love you guys down south, be safe and Stick together. Brotherhood Travels north and south.
On my first run, I remember hearing the Chief saying over the radio TRANSMIT A SECOND ALARM.
The Engine was making the turn on Marcy Avenue and I saw the Yellow and orange glow in the night. The Second due ladder company was ahead of us. The 5 story tenament building was fully involved with people jumping out of the windows. My task was to assist the Engine Company Chauffeur to hook to the hydrant and then finish stretching the lines. The Aide to the Battalion Chief grabbed me and we went up the adjoining building to bridge over the roof and affect the rescue of a child who had Cerebral Palsy.
We got to the child too late. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
It is still with me.
Many people on UA-cam are quick to comment about things that they do not have any knowledge of.
I cannot understand how and why ANYONE would make Negative comments about this video.
Stay strong brother positive vibes from venus fire rescue old 72
There's never a day you are without a family member. I have always said from the day you put your first set of turnout gear on, you join an international family for life.
Keep your head held high
This hit the mark about the job we go through. I have been volunteering for 22 years and I suffer from PTSD. I lived with it for years before I got help for it. I am old school and I was under the belief that you just sucked it up and deal with it.
Harry Evans come on man. Really?
As a fellow firefighter, this could have not been put more precisely, i’ve been in the service for a year, i’ve seen so much already, and some of it sticks with me, i haven’t had “the call” yet, and i know someday i will soon, to all my brothers and sisters out there, stay safe, and keep fighting the fight. much love to all fellow firefighters.
and all public servants!!!!***
I’ve been wanting to become a firefighter ever since I could remember but I got on a different path for awhile but here I am the past few months finally back about to take the first steps again and I find this documentary. Thank you for making this video and bringing more attention to the fire service. I just applied to my local volunteer department a couple weeks ago and start training in a couple days!
Clip starting at 15:02 is spot on must say. Wise coming from a young man
Thank you, fine men, for keeping my son "Effron" safe while he does something he loves, please stay safe and keep up the excellent service!
firefighter from NJ, 18yrs on the job and another 25+ years to go, hopefully. I couldn't finish this video, it stirred up a lot of emotions, and your chief is right, powerful moments make so many other events feel small, good bless and stay safe
GonzeBeats where at I’m in Bergen County
My father was a volunteer fire fighter for 40 years. 25 as chief. My mom also was a fire fighter. What i learned from my dad was to get it into your head early is to stay humble you are not a hero. You are there to serve your community. Its the high expectations on oneself that haunts you. I too have been on those fatal fires ,car wrecks and shed a tear. Its a tough road. File those calls away in a neat squared off pile and move to the next call. Its the greatest proffession helping people in need. Stay strong and protect yourselves. For tomorow is another day another call.
Needless to say, this is nothing short of extraordinary. I've watched a fair few documentaries in my time regarding fire and rescue services from across the world, but none have resonated quite as strongly as this one. You've successfully stripped away public perception, common misconceptions, and dramatisation to reveal what modern-day firefighting, or at least a small part of it, is like. I currently have no first hand experience of being part of a fire service (although one day I hope to also file into their ranks), but have spoken to and been around many who have. From those conversations and observations alike, plus those portrayed in your film, this is how I truly envisage the role of a firefighter. In his concluding remarks, the job was beautifully summarised by Chief Ryan: "This job owes you nothing, and you owe it everything."
Now if that isn't a motto to work by, then I don't know what is.
You were there for my family and friends many times, even in some of their deaths and I thank you!
To my brothers and sisters of the fire service, very well directed documentary showing the deep down of what first responders endure on a daily basis. As I started my volunteer fire service career two and a half years ago. I was told by my superior officers "that I'm going to see things that my eyes shouldn't see and learn to get over them, it's part of the job and if I don't like it this isn't the job for me." I was astounded of the comment this officer said. This film shows that we're taught early on in the fire service to push it away and lock up our thoughts and the things we're struggling with. It's time to change this persona! Thank you for creating this film. Stay safe my brothers and sisters and God Bless!
He is right! Read my comment above.
Wonderfully put together. THANK YOU for realizing this needs to be said out loud.
I have been in the fire service for just over 30 years. First as a volunteer and for 19 years as a career firefighter. I Started in a small rural community in 1988 and progressed onto a career department after becoming a paramedic. I am still a career firefighter and now volunteer in the community I live in. I have experienced PTSD first hand and though a few brothers.
My point is this has to be one of the best documentaries about an overlooked subject within the public safety profession. I say "profession" because we are all professionals. Thank you for a job well-done brothers. I will be forwarding the link for others to view.
Well done video Brothers. I was a Volunteer for 6 years, and have been career for the past 7. I've known multiple fire brothers and police brothers who ha e taken their life because of the toll this job can take. Thanks for putting this out there.
I'm a volunteer junior firefighter, its one of the best things I can experience, met and got to know a lot of down to earth people at my fire department, i couldn't ask for anything better then having people to lean on during a bad time
Taking this video back to the hall. Incredible and honest. Bravo.
Brilliant video I joined at 18 back in 1987 ...I can still see my first fatal...still have the nightmares but the guys they were the best...I'm old now but I wouldn't change a second...I went from boy to man overnight Firefighters..the best
Thank you so much for making this documentary. I think you've done a great service to all of your bothers and sisters by sharing the things we don't talk about and by trying to help break the stigma. I'm dealing with the aftermath of my "worst call" tonight and you guys really helped. Let's break the cycle.
Outstanding! Thank You for your service.
Thank y'all for your service. I grew up with a volunteer Firefighter Dad . It was hard because my dad missed alot of stuff with us kids
I served for 8 years as a volunteer firie in two different Australian brigades and was fortunate enough to never have see a fatality. You guys did everything you could to save those people and that's all you can do in the end. You're running a first-class fire service over there and setting an exceptional example for volunteer fire services the world over.
This video hits deep with me. I work as an EMT in Escambia County, Florida. This job is not easy. This job is demanding emotionally, mentally, and physically. As someone who also has PTSD at the age of 19 from other experiences, combined with my job, you are not alone.
Thanks for the video Brothers that was very special. I want to commend everyone of you for everything that you do and most of all what you continue to do. Stay strong and be safe.
Wow! Very powerful. Thank you for being willing to share your experiences and discussing what is often taboo subject.
I’m a volunteer firefighter myself and this documentary really captures all the highs and lows of the volunteer fire industry. Great documentary
Thank everyone of y'all for your service to your community everyday and night I'm a volunteer myself as a firefighter the struggles are hard and like I said thank you for your service to your community
One volunteer firefighter to another, great job. Well done and very nice to see the drama and other crap of the service put aside to look at such an important "side effect" of our job. Remember your never alone!
THANK YOU EACH FIREMAN OR FIREWOMAN!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICES!!! THANK YOU for sharing this video with us. It is a very eye opening for us. To help us all know what you all go through. God Bless you and your families!! Thank you Again!
I'm listening to the song the call on Spotify it's now in my music album. I can't thank you guys enough for all you do for the community. Definitely something I want to be apart of hopefully 2020 brings me that sacrifice. Be blessed brother's love you guy's
I'm a newly recruited firefighters wife. Thank you for your service! ❤
Thank you for your service.....
I enjoy watching your Videos and it brings back memories of the days when I was a volunteer fireman for St. Helens Oregon. I was a volunteer fireman for Seventeen years and how things have changed since I was a volunteer. Keep up the great job on your Videos
Thank You! Everything each one of you said, I have been needing to hear for the last 26 years. I miss the Fire Service everyday, I started as a volunteer and went up from there. But after about a decade, I broke, did not want to talk to anyone, I was afraid to, I thought I would be taken off the truck. Thought I would loose the job, but in the end, after I broke that led me down a very dark path and that path is what truly ended it for me. If I would of just said something or we were more educated about PTSD back in the day, maybe it would of turned out different. But what each and everyone of you guys said is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank You! God Bless You!
Respect and Thanks, to all of the people that put their lives on the line, for others !!!
Much love from New Zealand , Stay safe brothers 🇳🇿🇺🇸
Well done brothers! I have been blessed to serve for 40+ years in another Greene County and sometimes something as simple as a sound or a smell will bring back one of "those" memories. We had one of our members take their own life several years ago with a copy-cat of a recent call. PTSD is real. Talk. Listen. Love. Stay safe.
Beautifully done!
One team, one fight.
Thank you for the documentary.
I love that! One team, one fight!
Thanks for sharing the story of your Firehouse. Being open about the effects of PTSD could save the life of a fellow brother or sister. I feel fortunate to have made it to retirement after 3.5 years as a volunteer and 27.5 as a career fire fighter EMT. My own fire family saw me struggling a couple of times and I was able to get help. Listen when they reach out , and know we are all humans working in abnormal situations. It really is the best job in the world, but self care will keep you going! GREAT FILM AND SONG!!!!!
I've been doing this job for almost 19yrs now - somehow that doesn't seem possible - Started with a pure volunteer, fire only dept, now with two POC Fire/EMS agencies. I love the people I work with at both POC agencies, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the volunteer brotherhood is better... its just unique. This video brought back memories of that first dept, good and bad. I miss those days, and sometimes I get dragged down by the volume of low acuity EMS calls (its part of the job, don't get me wrong) that I forget how good we got it. Thank you, this helped remind me how good we got it.
Awesome Job! Thank you for making this documentary on PTSD!
Well done, great film. Much respect to all firefighters!
I will be turning in my application to my local fire department soon in hopes of becoming a volunteer firefighter. This is a wonderful piece of art, and really helps to set into perspective of what to expect.
I just joined the volunteer fire department in Charlotte IA. My crew has told me a lot about what to expect but I'm honestly scared shitless of what I will have to see in the future. This film was amazing and eye opening. Thank you so much!
Thank you guys for all you do. I'm a volunteer in NJ on a department similar to your own (though we are not nearly as busy).
Amazing video. I'm definitely showing this at our next training night. Thank you for sharing this experience that many of us (unfortunately) have had to deal with.
Great work Brothers!!! from a Brother to the North...keep your heads high...outstanding work by all
Watching this almost made me cry mostly because my mom is a EMT with my local volunteer fire department and she has had some calls that were very difficult to cope with. My father is also a firefighter with the same department and has also had some bad calls. I personally am not a firefighter but only because I'm too young but as soon as I can join I will. We all have to have each others backs. GO THIN RED LINE!
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I so respect pur firefighters, EMS, First Responders and Law Enforcement. Please stay safe.
Thank you very much for creating this video. As a firefighter, it is meaningful to have a video addressing PTSD, made by fellow firefighters. We had a PTSD training last night at our department for the first time. The hall was packed out, indicating the desire that we have for this much needed topic to be addressed. To many of our own have lost their way, and even taken their life, because of this. It is a challenge for me personally, as well as each one of us, to take responsibility for caring for one another and offering the brotherhood and community that each human needs. Especially those who have been traumatized. Thanks again!
This video is very well put together i respect you brothers in virgina and explaining that PTSD does help by talking about it with.
This was a amazing and honest piece of work I thank you all for your dedication and your service to your community
This is an excellent documentary. I learned so much. Thank you for your openness and honesty.
Awesome video. Thank u for sharing the risk of firefighters and about PTSD. Saludos desde Mexico 🇲🇽🇲🇽. Bomberos Voluntarios
We have a man here that takes PTSD away in 20-30 mins! No need for pills or endless counseling! It can be done enmass! He can stand before the the entire station and walk each person through the technique! The firefighter doesn’t have to verbalized the call that is troubling them. In fact each firefighter can be dealing with completely different calls that’s causing the trouble to them yet it’s all handled in that 1 session. We brought him in and he did 45 firefighters that night! We all had different things causing us trouble! I can tell you it works! He created this technique! I wish all departments had a man like this!
BVFD here much love to all of our brothers across the country this video makes me even more proud to wear the red line stay safe out there boys
My dad was a volunteer firefighter from I think 1972. I was born in 1978 and was brought up in a volunteer fire department. He ate, breathed and slept fire and EMS. It was my obsession as a boy to follow in his footsteps and become as great of a firefighter as he was. He retired as Chief but still always wanted to be on the nozzle and in the thick of it. I joined the Marine Corps at 17 and planned on joining up with the department after I got out in 2000. Unfortunately, I had a tire I was changing explode in my face and suffered a traumatic brain injury. I had seizures and a shattered right arm to deal with. This has kept me from joining up with the department along with moving away from home. I never thought about firefighters suffering from PTSD until just a few years ago, but it can debilitate you severely. This video is one of the greatest that I have ever seen.
Thanks to all the firefighters/police officers/paramedics for all ur services! We appreciate it. Stay safe!
I started dating a guy who turned out to be a firefighter - 2 years on and he's still the most amazing man I'm lucky to have at my side. At first I thought it was cute that he was a firefighter, now, every shift he has I'm stucking being worried about him and his crew - one thing hasn't changed since I've met him though, and that is how incredibly proud I am of him. I so deeply respect the men and women who do this thankless job (and I'm sorry for fattening you up with my Sunday pancakes at the station!)
My family and I really loved this documentary. I’m in my senior year of high school and planning on doing a documentary on our volunteer fire department near us for my senior project! Super excited to do it and will definitely watch this again before i start
For the 77 people that gave it a thumbs down You must be watching something completely different
I hope that maybe they don’t understand UA-cam and maybe thumbs down because they don’t like the lack of mental health support these brave men receive. That’s what I hope anyway
It's because they are volunteers.. essentially pretending
This is an amazing video you guys have made. Very, very awesome. Great work you guys do. Keep it up and stay safe!
From your fellow brother volunteer in southeast Indiana.
Excellent video that addresses a topic that previously was frowned-upon to discuss. Proud of our neighbors in Ruckersville for having the courage to be a part of this dialogue.
Did you know that Firefighter/EMS suicides OUTNUMBERED line-of-duty deaths in 2017? We have to do more to provide support and resources to our first responders.
That is why the Virginia General Assembly enacted a law effective July 1, 2018 requiring EVERY fire department and EMS department (either career or volunteer) to develop curricula for mental health awareness training for its personnel, which shall include training regarding the following:
1. Understanding signs and symptoms of cumulative stress, depression, anxiety, exposure to acute and chronic trauma , compulsive behaviors, and addiction;
2. Combating and overcoming stigmas;
3. Responding appropriately to aggressive behaviors such as domestic violence and harassment; and
4. Accessing available mental health treatment and resources.
We have already conducted training on this at my volunteer department. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs maintains a list of online classes that satisfy the requirements of the law.
For those of you experiencing PTSD, there is a new app (free) called PTSD Coach that was developed by the National Center for PTSD and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Be safe.
Gary Dillon, Volunteer Firefighter
Crozet Volunteer Fire Department (VA)
I did 14 years as a firefighter/ent. 9 years as a volunteer. You guys rock.
I was a volunteer firefighter in Sand Point, Alaska for 1 month, and got to work as a team putting out a big fire that had occurred, rumor has it the kids that started it were of prominent families, that had set a bunch of nets on fire, worth about $30,000, and the flames were so big threatened to burn down the nearby bunkhouses. Don't recall what time the fire started, but it didn't end till the following morning, and they sent us home to rest after so many hours, then we came back.
Felt like a part of a team, wearing that neat fireman uniform, and riding in the truck, with lights on, and the siren going. They trained us pretty well, enough to get the job done, with minimal mistakes, (such as when someone plugged one end of the hose to the truck, and someone else plugged the other end, back to the same truck, instead of the fire hydrant, someone more experienced caught it.
Riding to the scene, the truck stopped, I jumped out of the truck, and proceeded to the back of the vehicle, climbed up, and started pulling the hose down so the others could start connecting them. It was so cold, and raining, that the water would freeze to our suits. Starting out, they had me on the 2nd position holding the hose, then they called the other person off, and put me as #1. I climbed atop a trash heap, to get a better angle over the fire, lost my footing, and fell, jumped on the hose, grabbing it again, it was hard to handle, just one person
The next day, the people were so happy their bunkhouse home hadn't been burned down, that they gave all of us firefighters a free meal in the cafeteria, which helped, because I was broke, and in need of a good hot meal, other than the ramon noodles I had been living off of.
Alaska is beautiful, but expensive, and only way you can enjoy it, is if you have the money to sustain yourself. Finding work isn't easy, as jobs go first to their friends, and new comers will have a hard time fitting in. Not too friendly in Alaska, and it takes a certain type of person to really make it. I'm just not that _kind_ of person.
They have an old saying in Alaska, _"You don't lose your wife, only your turn!"_ which pretty much describes the general situation, as there isn't much to do in Sand Point, but work hard, earn what money you can, and spend it all at the bar, because there's absolutely nothing else to do on the island, which is around 500 miles away from the mainland. It's in the Aleutian Chain. Most of the emergencies that occur are _"drinking"_ related, and there is a lot of drug activity on the island. Not very many law enforcement personally, only 2 peole when I was there. Only one qualified fire marshal.
I was watching tutorial video's in the fire station lounge, because I wanted to be the best I could be, and the guy in charge came in, forgot his title, ...he said, _"don't waste your time learning all that, it doesn't apply here!"_ Was talking about the peer and beam structures, and various methods and techniques used, of which I can't remember a single thing now.
I loved the feeling of belong to a team, ...when I left, I asked if I could keep the uniform as a souvenir, but they said they didn't have enough to go around, so I had to turn in my yellow fireman outfit.
Scared to death of fires, especially the lake of fire, but for some reason, we can handle putting out a fire, when we don't know the outcome. Death is as a thief, and can come at anytime for anyone, and we walk blindly through the door, not knowing what we will find, or if we will, ourselves become the casualty of circumstance.
Before the fire was put out... We were fighting a useless battle with an outdated fire truck, our only purpose was to keep the bunkhouse from burning, and people from losing their homes, until the "big" truck could come on to scene from the airport. When it arrived, it had this huge fire gun on the top, and sprayed all these "soapy" stuff in the air, that covered our suits. Every so often, we'd be called to the ambulance, so they could check our vitals.
My heart was beating normal, because I wasn't afraid... When you are with others, you have this false sense of security; I supposed that's what makes it easy to do dangerous things, because you never think it will happen to you, until it does.
Someone had taken some video of the scene, and I was able to get it on CD-Rom, but it was lost, and can't find any evidence online, of the fire ever happening, ...probably to avoid unwanted political repercussions.
After that, I did one bout of commercial fishing aboard a small commercial vessel called the "Glacier Spirit" run by Captain Rick (Richard) Eastlick. The crew member before me went over board, but survived. I almost went overboard, and the guy that replaced me, went overboard and was never found, the coast guard called off the search. He was a young kid too.
Kind of funny... I got chewed out once when trying to tie off to the docks, _"Harold, you have to be quicker, the boat doesn't have brakes!"_ recalling the event later on, I was like, _"It's not my fault your cheap, maybe next time you'll buy a boat with brakes!"_
So much I didn't know, and still don't know, such as the time Rick asked me to squirt some carburetor fluid in the engine, and I did just THAT, when he started it, a puff of flame, then the engine caught on fire, ...not wanting the truck to explode with Rick in it, I did what any "Harold" would do, I grabbed handfuls of snow and threw it on the engine, ...good reaction, but wrong response, but it put the fire out! Luckily, his engine didn't crack.
Good times and bad time, so much I'm leaving out, but I've probably bored you enough with my rambling...
"When a man becomes a firefighter, he has achieved his greatest act of bravery. What he does next is in his line of duty"
Edward F. Croker.
"Firefighters never die. They simply burn forever in the hearts of the people they saved"
Susan Diane Murphree.
"Heroes are those who risk their lives daily to protect the world and make it a better place to live; police, firefighters and members of the armed forces."
"If you want to be a fireman you need more than study a few books and learn certain technical knowledge; you must have the heart of a lion and the courage of a warrior."
"All men were created equal. Later a few become firefighters."
"Firefighters save hearts and homes."
"If you think it's hard to be a firefighter, try to be a firefighter's wife."
"The firefighter who says he never fears, is a foolish man or is not a firefighter."
"Leadership, courage and technical knowledge of all firefighters are tested daily"
"Training today to be safe and survive tomorrow."
"Being a professional firefighter is an attitude, not a status."
"A good firefighter knows how, an educated firefighter knows why."
"Firefighters are there because even police officers need heroes."
"When you hug a firefighter you feel the maximum human warmth."
"What other people say being a hero, firefighters say him doing his job."
"If you want to be a fireman and put out fires, light one first; that of love towards humanity"
"A firefighter is not born, it is done with training, courage, honor, loyalty and nobility"
"Firefighters do not practice their profession to be heroes and take credit for their actions. They are for their true appreciation for people and their safety."
"Firefighters are the people you can trust without knowing and still not knowing where they are going"
"A fireman is a person who risks his life and saves lives for the love of people."
"If a firefighter has saved your life, you carry in your heart part of the human warmth of that firefighter."
Some annonymous phrases about firefighters.
Greetings from Venezuela.
Damn, I’m starting my first firefighting training session tomorrow, what a time for me to stumble upon this.
I'm coming out of retirement from the fire service and rejoining the fire service in mine and my beautiful wife new community it's part of the job if you need to talk don't hold it in but you will also need to learn how to push it to the back of your head and move on to the next call
@@charliewood1680 Nice very nice!
I see this comment was from a year ago. I hope you did well. But if you decided it wasn't for you, that is okay too.
I too was a volunteer firefighter for 27 years up in East Central Minnesota thank you for your service and I also understand your grief your guilt and frustration that you could not save that family but you also have to remember you did not start the fire you did not know how long it burned before you received the call but I commend you for doing everything humanly possible to try and save them be proud of that effort and don't dwell on the loss of those family members that you couldn't save
The tones for a structure fire are unreal. That feeling beats everything
I was a volunteer firefighter from 1999 to 2006. It was the best thing I ever did. If I could I would be doing it now. You guy's are right it's a brotherhood like no other. I can tell you the call will always be with you, even when you can't do it anymore.
One of the best I’ve seen. Great job brothers.
I keep watching all of these videos about firefighters and leaving the same comment True Heroes but that’s what you are! Thank You
Awesome production brothers...…..AWESOME!!!!!
God Bless You!!! Love from Austria!!!!!!
I lived about a half hour from Ruckersville. This truly is the best job in the world!!
This video hits hard I’ve been a volunteer firemen for 12 years I know what these guys goes through. I have a lot of sleepless nights thinking about all the terrible calls I witnessed. You just never give up keep fighting your community needs us at their worse time it’s hard but somebody has to do it. Great job on this video love u brothers from longtown volunteer F.D. Panola county Mississippi
Thank you for all the firefighters
Very well done! Retired Firefighter (Captain)!
This is an amazing video, THANK YOU Brothers. I’m an ex. Volunteer firefighter an wish I had continued but, Orange County wanted to combine all the locL stations and I left. Regretting my decision today. I’d love to become a support officer for an added ear on top of a Chaplain. Not sure if that’s an option or not. You guys in this video are all human. You’ll hurt, let someone know. It’s better to talk about it than hold it in. Amazing video. Definitely tugged at my heart
The worst call I've ran was my own house. As a volunteer, getting toned for your own address not knowing what was going on. I just sat there and watched as my brothers worked thier hardest to save my home. I ended up losing everything I owned including my two dogs. It took me months before i could go to sleep without seeing it.
Jacob Webster that’s awful man. I hope you get help if you need it. I wish you the best of luck. I couldn’t even imagine.
I can’t believe the one guy took the bandage off to go back in that fire. That is the most hero like thing I’ve heard for a very long time . This video was cool great job.
Truly a good Tribute ! The question Chief Ryan asked is one before you ever enter the fire Service you have to answer .
thank you to all fire fighters
I love this video. I'm 3rd generation fireman's family. My Grandfather worked for a fire dept. a long time ago and there were no motorized vehicles. Horses were used them. Then my father was working with the town Fire Dept. but we had a call about a fire, just 4 doors up rom our house, and the Fire Dept. wasn't able to get to the fire until after the house was gone. They had a 25 mile route, the only route they could take, but it did't happen. The gentleman who owed the house, we found out after the fire, had died on smoke inhilation, never made it out. So with that experience, m father decided we needed a Fire Dept much closer to he founded another FD, just 6 miles from our home. All of the FD are volunteers with a very supportive Auxiliary. I don't know how many times we'd fix meals at home and take them down to the FD. If we lost electricity and ended up responding to a call, because we hade natural gas at our house, food was brought to our house by everyone in the neighborhood, we'd cook it and take it where it was needed. We did this during a terrible flood in 1972. The fire Dept was also a refuge for many town people. We'd cooked food for sometimes 50 at the FD, and that didn't include the Firefighters. At that time my dad wanted me to become part of the FD to take pictures of the fires or whatever was happening, but because I was female, they didn't want to to go through the training, just to take pics.
To carry on this tradition, like I said, my Grandfather started it, then my Dad, then one brother, who still is a firefighter in NC, my son is a firefighter here in NY, and my nephew in SC, is also in the FD there. My son's family, along with stepchildren, carry on the tradition. The kids are 22, 21 and 13, but the older ones, if they aren't working 30 miles away, respond when a call comes in. The 13 year old, want to become a firefighter when he gets old enough. He knows what goes on because when he was younger, he could not stay at home, so he had to go to the FD and wait for Mom and step dad to come back. Some things he could help with during cleanup, but mostly nothing he could do. Sometimes he'd ride in the fire truck during parades. So yeah my family is all over the FD. I don't know of anyone else with a family history like this but I sure hope others are able to continue a family through to become fiiefighters. The volunteers are rapidly disappearing. But we need them. I'd love to be a fireman but my health is not suited to any of this. I walk with crutches so I'd be in the way if I did go.. But my prayers for anyone who involved with a FD. Thank you for your service.
I know this is a long post but if it does work for many who are thinking baout joining a FD, then it's worth it for this long ost.
This was amazing and respect to all my fast responders
36 1/2 years I’ve been doing this.. I remember being told it’s not all beer and skittles. Once in awhile we do it for real. Paid,unpaid who cares? If you are having issues you need to speak to someone. There is no shame!!!! As a chief officer now my door is always open. This is a great video. Thank you RFCo for sharing you with all of us.