Cool vid man. I've loved CFD ever since I saw Backdraft as a kid. (Even made me pursue a career in firefighting). Always neat to see how other departments run things. Definitely subscribing for more!
Awesome video bro, from a FF in NYC I love seeing how other depts do things. Can’t wait to visit the Chi one day, keep posting these information packed videos!
Great video man don’t worry about the people who pick on you and make negative comments you do you and don’t worry about anything else! thank you for your service and the UA-cam channel and content. Wonderful idea to create a series and I look forward to any forthcoming episodes.⭐️🚒👨🚒🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing the info. I’ve always been a fan of CFD since the Backdraft days and of course now on Chicago Fire. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Very interesting video and your knowledge of CFD operations shines through. I'd like to see a slightly more detailed video showcasing apparatus. What do the cabs look like on the inside, what are the riding positions/assignments, what additional equipment do apparatus carry in the cab and cabinets. Lastly, what is the purpose/history of the single green flashing light on the front of CFD apparatus? I've seen several explanations for them over the years but nothing definitive and it all amounts to conjecture. Also I subbed to your channel because I want to see more of THIS type of content. Thanks for making it.
Thankyou for the support! These are meant to be basic overview videos so that in the future I can go in depth on specific things on the rigs, but if there's support for an in-depth overview of everything the engine carries I definitely could. Also, the green light comes from nautical tradition, there was a commissioner in the early 1900s that was from a navy background and put it on new rigs. It has stuck as a tradition since then.
Albert Goodrich was the Fire Commissioner in the 1920’s and 1930’s. His family owned a steam ship line and he ordered that motorized apparatus have a red light on the driver’s side and a green light on the officer’s side to mimic nautical collision avoidance strategies when vision is limited. The idea is that when rigs are moving in the smoke and maybe can’t see you, you will see the Red light on the Right and know it is Returning, or coming at you, since you are an intrepid firefighter advancing into the smoke and fog. It made a lot more sense in the 1920’s when a 6 volt electrical system produced headlights that might spot 40 or 50 feet.
I eventually get around to it, my only problem is that the in person style videos I plan on doing require me to have accesses to the rig. So, I can do stuff with Engines, Trucks, Ambulances, or chiefs Vehicles. For the squads I'll have to get a little creative.
Could you make a video on CFD Truck Companies? Perhaps you could review truck compartments and what equipment trucks carry, seat assignments and what each position does, and truck company assignments to single family fires, highrises, and pin ins.
Funnily enough I have the pipe off of the booster reel of one of their rigs. I found it in an old supply drawer at a firehouse and the guys gave it to me.
Thank you so much for going through the HOSE setup on CFD 😊 engines. The redundancy of all the engines 😊❤😊 This is very educational for people, especially the general public that is watching Chicago Fire on TV and not knowing the hose lay setups. Can I ask why Chicago goes with (4 inch) instead of ( 5 inch) with a storze connection. I'm just asking out there to Chicago people that now. I am so proud to be an OWNER of a Spartan Gladiator pumper fire engine 1989 that I just bought 😊 its a training rig from a fire cadets program. I bought it to keep it with program 😊 I have taken over all expenses 😊 there is some issues with the pump piping. The ( tank to pump) has a cracked across the middle. It's because the rig sat outside in colder weather, and they did NOT put antifreeze in the tank. The piping on the tank to pump is lower so water was in plumbing. Two reconnect are stuck open. One on cross lay and one is what the department that got the rig new wanted ( a car fire reconnect) going off rear on officer side. I have my baby girl in repair ( fire repair shop) to FIX the important one for me the tank to pump crack. Then, have them give me costs on the two reconnect repair. I want her a fully working ( pumping) engine so cadets can do all the drills off her. A department donated to the program a ton of ( 5 inch) stotz hose, so I got 300 feet on my baby girl. I love it. Chicago Fire uses the Spartan Gladiator. It warms my heart I have one to OWN. my dog Blaze loves riding on engine cover between me the engineer ( driver), it's an Allison automatic. And my officer wife. The dog sits on the engine cover and looks out front windows. For its power, it's the silver 92 DD engine with turbo
Standard hose load is 3 horseshoes “4 to make 3” so it’s 200 feet total. Then the 1 1/4 shut off pipe which is a smoothbore nozzle with a 1 1/2” outside diameter, connected to a 2 1/2” to 2x 1 1/2” wye via an increaser. Then the 100 feet of 1 3/4” hose with 1 1/2” connections on the tray. Officer’s side is an exposure line with the same 3 horseshoe configuration but a 250/50 fog nozzle at the tip. There is some leeway, basically the captain sets the rig up the way they want and individual shifts may change pipes or tips if they are really gung ho about having things their own way, but rebedding hose each morning just to have it your way is almost never done.
@@TimIvins That garbage line 1 3/4 tray on the side is the smallest we carry, because as they found out with the booster reels in the 70’s, if there’s something smaller and easier someone will decide a legit fire is “just a mop up” and get guys hurt because they don’t have enough water. Even with the 1 3/4, there’s lots of times they don’t match the big water to the big fire and it ends up getting away.
They were phased out of service in the early 80s but, It would be very beneficial if we gave them to some companies like FDNY does as there's definitely some areas that could use one. Same for the TLs, we'd definitely get good use out of those as well due to height concerns in some areas.
They are issued nozzles but some companies simply prefer different stuff so they buy stuff themselves. It's similar to people buying their own hand tools even though they're issued them, people have preferences.
@ I totally get it if Larry from Curly & Moe’s Plumbing wants his own pipe wrench. But if Gold Shift wants something other than the norm, a simple requisition should be allowed.
Yeah but the issue arises with the fact that we have 98 engines, 60 trucks, 80 ambulances, 25 Battalion chiefs, 4 squads and a ton more staffed stuff so if everyone wanted unique equipment the city just couldn't drop that much in special orders
@@Chicagolandfirevideos It just (again) proves the heart and soul of the American Firefighter. Doing the best for themselves and for those we protect, regardless of administrative (budget) interference at every turn
I heard so didn't quite me on this the FDNY the RESCUE companies BOUGHT their own. ( all the crew out of pocket expenses) got Federal Q coaster sirens for the in my humble opinion what lots of FDs model there Heavy Rescue after type rigs. I just find it interesting the design of FDNYs heavy rescue rigs. 😊 the guys ( I don't see any females on FDNYs heavy rescue yet) bought the LOUDEST most penetrator type sire made today. Still the LOUDEST, even with the other brands trying to make an electronic siren type to match the Federal Q with a lot less VOLTAGE ⚡️ draw. Am I correct on what I say about FDNY crews buying this equipment for their rigs ???????? I'm just asking if someone knows more about what crew pay out of pocket to make their rigs special 😊
@@Chicagolandfirevideos If someone wanted to become an instructor within our group, we would video tape a segment and have the other instructors critique the presentation. You would be very surprised that the instructor to be would do and say when pointed out to them. Take criticism to your benefit. Will make you an even better instructor.
Cool vid man. I've loved CFD ever since I saw Backdraft as a kid. (Even made me pursue a career in firefighting). Always neat to see how other departments run things. Definitely subscribing for more!
Awesome video bro, from a FF in NYC I love seeing how other depts do things. Can’t wait to visit the Chi one day, keep posting these information packed videos!
Thanks, I was partially inspired by all the informational vids that guys in NY make and I realized that nobody had done them for Chicago.
My grandpa was a firefighter in Chicago Illinois but he died on my birthday
@@MarkOstrowski-p9o Rest in peace to your grandfather, thank for his service, what company was he on?
@@Chicagolandfirevideos he was saying that he was on the pumper
@@nmfdchris he was on truck 21 in Chicago
DIG THAT FRONT BUMPER , WATER SUPPLY SETUP ! GO AHEAD BROTHERS ! CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT CONTENT ! 🇺🇲
It works really well for snagging a hydrant fast.
@Chicagolandfirevideos 💪
Thanks for the video. 25 years on Tulsa Fire. Always good to learn how other departments do the job.
Great video man don’t worry about the people who pick on you and make negative comments you do you and don’t worry about anything else! thank you for your service and the UA-cam channel and content. Wonderful idea to create a series and I look forward to any forthcoming episodes.⭐️🚒👨🚒🇺🇸
Great video! Definitely need more on this style from you !
Theyll be posted either 1-3 sundays a month
Awesome! Looking forward to the next one
Thanks for sharing the info. I’ve always been a fan of CFD since the Backdraft days and of course now on Chicago Fire. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
nice vid explaining the us fire engines, being from the uk our engines are way different, looking forward to the next one,
Great stuff. Keep it coming.
Awesome video looking forward to viewing more.great job. 👍
Excited for the next one
awesome vid dude!
I look forward to more quality content
Very unique video, thank you for doing stuff like this and I hope to see more soon!
Very interesting video and your knowledge of CFD operations shines through. I'd like to see a slightly more detailed video showcasing apparatus. What do the cabs look like on the inside, what are the riding positions/assignments, what additional equipment do apparatus carry in the cab and cabinets. Lastly, what is the purpose/history of the single green flashing light on the front of CFD apparatus? I've seen several explanations for them over the years but nothing definitive and it all amounts to conjecture. Also I subbed to your channel because I want to see more of THIS type of content. Thanks for making it.
Thankyou for the support!
These are meant to be basic overview videos so that in the future I can go in depth on specific things on the rigs, but if there's support for an in-depth overview of everything the engine carries I definitely could. Also, the green light comes from nautical tradition, there was a commissioner in the early 1900s that was from a navy background and put it on new rigs. It has stuck as a tradition since then.
Albert Goodrich was the Fire Commissioner in the 1920’s and 1930’s. His family owned a steam ship line and he ordered that motorized apparatus have a red light on the driver’s side and a green light on the officer’s side to mimic nautical collision avoidance strategies when vision is limited. The idea is that when rigs are moving in the smoke and maybe can’t see you, you will see the Red light on the Right and know it is Returning, or coming at you, since you are an intrepid firefighter advancing into the smoke and fog.
It made a lot more sense in the 1920’s when a 6 volt electrical system produced headlights that might spot 40 or 50 feet.
Looking forward to the next installment
That was a really good presentation. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@ will you be doing the squads?
I eventually get around to it, my only problem is that the in person style videos I plan on doing require me to have accesses to the rig. So, I can do stuff with Engines, Trucks, Ambulances, or chiefs Vehicles. For the squads I'll have to get a little creative.
I love the content,I love the trucks, & I'm new to ur channel
Great video! Would love to see an ambulance breakdown and would love to know the general codes for some of the most common calls!
I'll definitely add the ambo to the list
Awesome Video John!
Awesome dude!
Cannot wait for you to cover a Squad Company.
Could you make a video on CFD Truck Companies?
Perhaps you could review truck compartments and what equipment trucks carry, seat assignments and what each position does, and truck company assignments to single family fires, highrises, and pin ins.
That's Coming Out Next Sunday!, highrise though will be a topic on it's own
Great Video. Former Fan Of Engine 129 here
Funnily enough I have the pipe off of the booster reel of one of their rigs. I found it in an old supply drawer at a firehouse and the guys gave it to me.
Ahh Sweet Yeah I spent 5 years their as a fan best time ever @@Chicagolandfirevideos
Good stuff. Would have like to see one of the new E one rigs.
Yeah, would've been cool but the Spartan is what I have access to
Thank you so much for going through the HOSE setup on CFD 😊 engines. The redundancy of all the engines 😊❤😊 This is very educational for people, especially the general public that is watching Chicago Fire on TV and not knowing the hose lay setups. Can I ask why Chicago goes with (4 inch) instead of ( 5 inch) with a storze connection. I'm just asking out there to Chicago people that now. I am so proud to be an OWNER of a Spartan Gladiator pumper fire engine 1989 that I just bought 😊 its a training rig from a fire cadets program. I bought it to keep it with program 😊 I have taken over all expenses 😊 there is some issues with the pump piping. The ( tank to pump) has a cracked across the middle. It's because the rig sat outside in colder weather, and they did NOT put antifreeze in the tank. The piping on the tank to pump is lower so water was in plumbing. Two reconnect are stuck open. One on cross lay and one is what the department that got the rig new wanted ( a car fire reconnect) going off rear on officer side. I have my baby girl in repair ( fire repair shop) to FIX the important one for me the tank to pump crack. Then, have them give me costs on the two reconnect repair. I want her a fully working ( pumping) engine so cadets can do all the drills off her. A department donated to the program a ton of ( 5 inch) stotz hose, so I got 300 feet on my baby girl. I love it. Chicago Fire uses the Spartan Gladiator. It warms my heart I have one to OWN. my dog Blaze loves riding on engine cover between me the engineer ( driver), it's an Allison automatic. And my officer wife. The dog sits on the engine cover and looks out front windows. For its power, it's the silver 92 DD engine with turbo
Standard hose load is 3 horseshoes “4 to make 3” so it’s 200 feet total. Then the 1 1/4 shut off pipe which is a smoothbore nozzle with a 1 1/2” outside diameter, connected to a 2 1/2” to 2x 1 1/2” wye via an increaser. Then the 100 feet of 1 3/4” hose with 1 1/2” connections on the tray. Officer’s side is an exposure line with the same 3 horseshoe configuration but a 250/50 fog nozzle at the tip.
There is some leeway, basically the captain sets the rig up the way they want and individual shifts may change pipes or tips if they are really gung ho about having things their own way, but rebedding hose each morning just to have it your way is almost never done.
That's how I explained it!
@ Nah, 44 is running with 2 shoes for a 150’ lead out. The idea is, there’s never a guy for the 3rd shoe so having 3 just means more spaghetti.
@@michaelmcmeel914 well yes but the stretches in general I explained, I didn't really go into the shoes
Great job
Or putting out hot spots? what size hose?
maybe you can do a video explaining all about the diffrent types of the older/newer helmets the city has issued
Coming out next Sunday 😂
@ 🤣
What about doing mop up's?
@@TimIvins That garbage line 1 3/4 tray on the side is the smallest we carry, because as they found out with the booster reels in the 70’s, if there’s something smaller and easier someone will decide a legit fire is “just a mop up” and get guys hurt because they don’t have enough water. Even with the 1 3/4, there’s lots of times they don’t match the big water to the big fire and it ends up getting away.
What is the full height of the hook & ladder
There are Multiple Hieghts
Straight Trucks - 100ft/103ft
Tower Ladders - 100ft
Aerial Towers - 137ft/105ft
Snorkels - 55ft
Why no tillers in CFD?
They were phased out of service in the early 80s but, It would be very beneficial if we gave them to some companies like FDNY does as there's definitely some areas that could use one. Same for the TLs, we'd definitely get good use out of those as well due to height concerns in some areas.
Do u go 48 hours on & 24 hours off? How does that work in ur city?
24 on/48 off with a 5th work day daley
My grandpa was a Chicago firefighter
Do u have a hook & ladder in ur company
Yes the Firehouse I filmed at has a truck company, Truck 36
Is Kelly and Matt still over at house 51? 😂 those guys have it easy when they go into a fire. The houses are never black
😂
Does any engine company have a smooth bore nozzle
Yes some do, but they purchased it themselves
The Only Issued Smoothbores are the shutoff Pipes for the 2 1/2 and the Vortex for the highrise pack
Runs not calls explain tto people what a run is don't say fire service it fire dept also company's not crews
These are all fairly interchangeable terms
Buy their own nozzles???? Even the thought of that sickens me. Do better, CFD Administration.
They are issued nozzles but some companies simply prefer different stuff so they buy stuff themselves. It's similar to people buying their own hand tools even though they're issued them, people have preferences.
@ I totally get it if Larry from Curly & Moe’s Plumbing wants his own pipe wrench. But if Gold Shift wants something other than the norm, a simple requisition should be allowed.
Yeah but the issue arises with the fact that we have 98 engines, 60 trucks, 80 ambulances, 25 Battalion chiefs, 4 squads and a ton more staffed stuff so if everyone wanted unique equipment the city just couldn't drop that much in special orders
@@Chicagolandfirevideos It just (again) proves the heart and soul of the American Firefighter. Doing the best for themselves and for those we protect, regardless of administrative (budget) interference at every turn
I heard so didn't quite me on this the FDNY the RESCUE companies BOUGHT their own. ( all the crew out of pocket expenses) got Federal Q coaster sirens for the in my humble opinion what lots of FDs model there Heavy Rescue after type rigs. I just find it interesting the design of FDNYs heavy rescue rigs. 😊 the guys ( I don't see any females on FDNYs heavy rescue yet) bought the LOUDEST most penetrator type sire made today.
Still the LOUDEST, even with the other brands trying to make an electronic siren type to match the Federal Q with a lot less VOLTAGE ⚡️ draw. Am I correct on what I say about FDNY crews buying this equipment for their rigs ???????? I'm just asking if someone knows more about what crew pay out of pocket to make their rigs special 😊
Stop moving your arms around It's distracting and annoying. Also do some practicing before recording. To many UMMMM!
Thanks for the tip, I'm fairly new to the talking to a camera and I definitely need to work on my scripting.
@@Chicagolandfirevideos If someone wanted to become an instructor within our group, we would video tape a segment and have the other instructors critique the presentation. You would be very surprised that the instructor to be would do and say when pointed out to them. Take criticism to your benefit. Will make you an even better instructor.
That's the end goal, My dream is too teach when I get on a Dept.