Ride along - Tower ladder 14 CFD

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2012
  • Ride along with Tower ladder 14 of the Chicago fire department responding to a fire. Engine 117, engine 113, truck 26 and a battalion were also on scene. It was actually a small electric fire. Truck 14 normally runs a new Pierce rig but it was out of service for some reason so that they had to use this older truck. //
    Mitfahrt auf Leiter 14 der Feuerwehr Chicago zu einem Feuer. Löschfahrzeug 117 und 113, Leiter 26 und ein Einsatzleiter waren ebenfalls vor Ort. Es handelte sich um ein kleines Feuer elektrischem Ursprungs. Leiter 14 verwendet normalerweise ein neues Fahrzeuge von Pierce, dies war jedoch an diesem Tag außer Betrieb sodass ein älteres Ersatzfahrzeug zum Einsatz kam. //
    by Dirk Steinhardt - www.rescue911.de - Chicago, Illinois, USA - 09.2011 - filmed with a Sony HDR-CX505 - Thanks to the guys of truck 14!
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  • @RTD8481
    @RTD8481 12 років тому +21

    The guy driving is Kevin Casey! For those who may not know who he is, he was one of the background non speaking firefighters in the 1991 movie "Backdraft" He was the firefighter that held back Billy Baldwin in the hospital fight scene with Kurt.

    • @Razorhead19
      @Razorhead19 Рік тому +2

      My mom had a huge crush on Nightingale back in the day!!

  • @simonnyman9031
    @simonnyman9031 5 років тому +30

    Only a Detroit Diesel can make something so slow sound so fast! Must be even more awesome to hear it in action!

    • @troybowen3024
      @troybowen3024 Рік тому

      Love The Sound Of Them Detroit Deisel Engines

  • @ChicagoSirens
    @ChicagoSirens 4 роки тому +29

    The rig used in this video, E-252, was in active service until a few months ago (2019) and it is currently on the surplus auction page. Amazing 34 year run for the CFD.

    • @welcometoboston9524
      @welcometoboston9524 4 роки тому +3

      ChicagoSirens incredible... wonder how many engine hours it had

  • @SuperNytube
    @SuperNytube 9 років тому +134

    That rig might be 30yrs old, but did you hear how strong that engine sounds; and the driver basically made that old dinosaur dance to the box.

  • @bobbillings
    @bobbillings 10 років тому +80

    that FF handles that ladder truck in reverse better than I handle my Ford escort in drive

  • @MegaBigboi9999
    @MegaBigboi9999 10 років тому +48

    The old chicago airhorns...simply orgasmic

  • @RTD8481
    @RTD8481 10 років тому +118

    The guy driving in this video is Kevin Casey He was one of the firefighters on Truck #46n in the 1991 movie "Backdraft" He was also a background actor on an episode of "Chicago Fire" He retired form the CFD in 2013.

    • @TrevorBrass
      @TrevorBrass 10 років тому +11

      He's one hell of a driver!

    • @ericross8403
      @ericross8403 10 років тому +10

      ***** every single firefighting video I watch you comment on them being lousy so how about you shut up now

    • @ericross8403
      @ericross8403 10 років тому +3

      I know I mean he calls firefighters lousy for proposing on a fire truck

    • @patgeorge1
      @patgeorge1 10 років тому +3

      ***** still at it you sick little man? get some help it is free in the UK.

    • @slivam1733
      @slivam1733 7 років тому +2

      Does anybody knows in which episode of Chicago Fire was Kevin Casey? I saw all the episodes but I don't remember in which he was.

  • @RenegadeChauffeur
    @RenegadeChauffeur 12 років тому +17

    Yes. Kevin was a Chicago firefighter for over thirty years before his retirement earlier this year. Kevin was a mentor to a lot of newer firefighters, and his retirement was a loss to the CFD.

  • @nmcarpenter
    @nmcarpenter 8 років тому +34

    Look at that old piece of s***... I absolutely love it!!

    • @NZfabrock
      @NZfabrock 8 років тому

      +Nick Carpenter lol

  • @DaveScottADV
    @DaveScottADV 10 років тому +64

    That Engineer is a boss. Note how the traffic is almost completely impervious to the lights, siren, and monster ladder truck that is flying towards them....Welcome to Chicago!

    • @turtledude553
      @turtledude553 10 років тому +3

      engineers only do the engines...a regular FF drives the truck. if an engineer crossed the floor for what ever reason them it could happen

    • @rb3tactical145
      @rb3tactical145 5 років тому +13

      Probably because 90% of the lights on that truck dont work/arent bright at all

    • @bobbronk5728
      @bobbronk5728 3 роки тому +1

      That's Kevin Casey driving! From Backdraft

    • @jeromewade4110
      @jeromewade4110 2 роки тому +1

      @@bobbronk5728 Kevin Casey also made a brief cameo on Chicago Fire.

    • @fieldtaro
      @fieldtaro 2 роки тому

      @@jeromewade4110 what episode ?

  • @D12662
    @D12662 12 років тому +5

    I had the honor of being Captain of Tower14 for six years. It was the best Company in the best firehouse in the world.

  • @bigman10239
    @bigman10239 7 років тому +12

    listen to that thing roar! she needs to be preserved for future generations to enjoy. get her to a museum on reitrement.

  • @edwinmartinez5074
    @edwinmartinez5074 10 років тому +11

    I think it's the 1984 because I remember Boston Fire Department purchased this fire apparatus and Detroit Diesel engine, I believe it's the 6v92. It's kinda old but it feels like going back in the good old days.

  • @RenegadeChauffeur
    @RenegadeChauffeur 12 років тому +6

    I know the guy who was in the bucket/driving Tower 14 well...he's a legend in the CFD...and was in the movie 'Backdraft'. He also just recently retired. Enjoy your retirement, Kevin!!

    • @UAL012
      @UAL012 26 днів тому +1

      Shake & Bake, boys. I think we have a barbecue

  • @BBFD3
    @BBFD3 8 років тому +9

    I love Chicago's old E-One rigs, they're awesome. Great video man, I love the variety of stuff you post. Keep up the good work:D

  • @michaelb2688
    @michaelb2688 10 років тому +28

    That guy drives that truck like a boss

  • @parsia1363
    @parsia1363 4 роки тому +3

    I can smell that sweet diesel from here! Awesome old school rig

  • @ArvellDorseyJr
    @ArvellDorseyJr 12 років тому +5

    Nice Catch!
    I love the older E-One Tower Ladders.

  • @megansinger2641
    @megansinger2641 11 років тому +4

    love that air horn... sounds a tad bit like the fire truck air horns in that movie Backdraft

  • @ILFireFan
    @ILFireFan 11 років тому +15

    Its a 1985 E-One Hurricane 95' Rear-mount Tower Ladder.

  • @htown513
    @htown513 7 років тому +13

    Love that sound.

  • @matthouseholder6928
    @matthouseholder6928 4 роки тому +6

    I love the backup alarm on this truck

    • @shaneharrisnj3484
      @shaneharrisnj3484 Рік тому

      Chicago used to have those "warble" ones on a lot of their trucks in the late 80s to the early 2000s.

  • @mortgagewizard40
    @mortgagewizard40 11 років тому +5

    That is one battle bus with an absolutely divine sounding PROPER engine, you know its proper because when he revved it up at the beginning there was a cloud of black smoke, oh the days of proper engines, pre greenies and enviro worriers. nice video by the way. Can any of you guys on here tell me ,is that same engine that is in a la france..

  • @MegaBigboi9999
    @MegaBigboi9999 12 років тому +10

    horn reminds me of backdraft

  • @tylercrowley5060
    @tylercrowley5060 8 років тому +8

    That's a beautiful truck

  • @juliemodun4149
    @juliemodun4149 4 роки тому +1

    The driver of the truck is a stud! Drives the rig like a rock star! And the hair!!!! He can engineer for me any day.

    • @greyman686
      @greyman686 10 місяців тому

      You may also know him from the movie Backdraft.

  • @Rummeltobi
    @Rummeltobi 12 років тому +2

    Really cool intro :)
    I love the sound of the horn and the motor :D
    Nice work Dirk :)

  • @GameChannel01
    @GameChannel01 12 років тому +2

    That sounds like a proper engine roar! Great video!

  • @alexandermakrianis
    @alexandermakrianis 12 років тому +5

    Great video. This appears to be a mid-80s E-One Hurricane, from the looks and sounds of it its seen its better days.

    • @Bse140
      @Bse140 11 місяців тому

      It sounds like it has a Detroit diesel engine ?

    • @alexandermakrianis
      @alexandermakrianis 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Bse140 yep, most fire apparatus in those days had Detroits. I'm sure that's what this one is.

    • @Bse140
      @Bse140 11 місяців тому

      @@alexandermakrianis I know this post is 11 years old but I remember seeing this used as a spare in the city once in a while lol. They were inefficient in terms of fuel consumption and environmental concerns but they were over built to last for ever !

    • @alexandermakrianis
      @alexandermakrianis 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Bse140 oh yeah, these things outlasted newer rigs. Same thing with the FDNY Macks. Those things wouldn't die. The bodies would rust away before anything else quit on them!

    • @Bse140
      @Bse140 11 місяців тому +1

      @@alexandermakrianis oh yeah the old school FDNY Mack’s were beautiful ! I forgot if they were still using the Mars bar lighting system or switched to federal signal halogens and rotators when those were in service. Both of my departments I worked at also still had the 60s American Lefrances too with Detroit engines.

  • @yousrich46
    @yousrich46 3 роки тому +2

    Great driver on the rig, sometimes a bit aggressive but that’s what you need if you want to get somewhere fast. And seconds always count when responding.

  • @HighOnLife1985
    @HighOnLife1985 4 роки тому +2

    3:53 Ok boss, keep the rig rolling. You got the green light all the way through now

  • @chrislinder7558
    @chrislinder7558 2 роки тому +1

    Love that quint. The city I live in has an older quint with an awesome horn and siren

  • @magnaretonsor
    @magnaretonsor 12 років тому +1

    Echt ein schönes Fahrzeu!! Danke für den Upload.

  • @CobraEmergency
    @CobraEmergency 9 років тому +1

    Haha love it, 'Hop on'! That's how you ride along ;)
    Great vid mate.

  • @RefrigeratedWaffles2
    @RefrigeratedWaffles2 3 роки тому +2

    That Detroit is just killing it. Old but strong!

  • @bitethedevil
    @bitethedevil 10 років тому +3

    Love the sound the engine, the beat up look of the old girl that has too many miles and wear and tear on her, great driving but even a backup or reserve emergency vehicle should be maintained better as far as emergency lights are concerned.

  • @littleisland1700
    @littleisland1700 12 років тому +2

    @wwwrescue911de The camera work was, in fact, excellent. It gave us a real sense of being there in the middle of the action. You did a very good job. I really felt like I was there in your place. Keep up the good work!

  • @calvincrews3885
    @calvincrews3885 3 роки тому +1

    Atlantic City Fire Department used to have Seagrave Rear Aerial Tower with the 8V92TA with the HT740 Allison Transmission a few years ago

  • @zanjani13
    @zanjani13 12 років тому +2

    Nice old firetruck. Very rare in todays fire department fleets

  • @kevinredmond9774
    @kevinredmond9774 10 років тому +4

    That was a spare from the CFD Shops. TL 14 must've been in for repairs at North & Throop.

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 Рік тому

    Great looking tower like the style your time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks to everyone who responds keep them safe out there job well done you should be proud appreciate you guys thanks ! Joe

  • @barnaclebill1615
    @barnaclebill1615 3 роки тому +2

    Chicago comes right out that house balls out horn blarin!!! I love it!!!!

  • @RenegadeChauffeur
    @RenegadeChauffeur 12 років тому +2

    @FloRider66 Kevin was the driver of T-46, and also had a speaking part in the movie, right after the firefighter was burned, and was taken to a burn unit. Kevin said "None of us should have been there, Brian."

  • @yosarian84
    @yosarian84 9 років тому +4

    Awesome video, just love the sound of the ol' E-One tower!!

  • @amtrakandcsxrailfanning351
    @amtrakandcsxrailfanning351 6 місяців тому

    great video of this ride along to this small fire on this tower ladder truck

  • @jahigley
    @jahigley 12 років тому +2

    You got to remember this battle wagon is a 1984 piece, it's had a long hard life.

  • @mrsheabutter
    @mrsheabutter 11 років тому +1

    Thanks for this upload!!

  • @lollylaMcme
    @lollylaMcme 12 років тому +2

    Very nice truck! some more lights would really make it shine

    • @blainenodes8182
      @blainenodes8182 Рік тому

      Howdy...Mars light"&888s allthats needed,beacons bulbs out,green flasher out,keep a mechanic on duty for just replacing burnt out warning lamps I chicago

  • @rescue911.eu-worldwideemer3
    @rescue911.eu-worldwideemer3  12 років тому

    @RenegadeChauffeur yes, absolutely, he is a great guy!

  • @megaweld7018
    @megaweld7018 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the post !

  • @crnvic847
    @crnvic847 12 років тому +1

    I meant to say that these 4 companies are some of the busiest in the city in terms of fires. Not to mention the 15-20 EMS runs they take in on a 24 hour shift. This is the heart of the west side of Chicago your gear is gonna get dirty. It means they actually work!!

  • @SuperTrooperCamo
    @SuperTrooperCamo 7 років тому +2

    Anyone know what kind of back up alarm that is?? I'd love to get one to put on my ALF

  • @MrBonafida
    @MrBonafida 8 років тому +17

    I'm sure I saw this truck new in 1986

    • @alexneumeister6729
      @alexneumeister6729 7 років тому +2

      Probably in much better condition too

    • @TheRealEasyA
      @TheRealEasyA 7 років тому

      MrBonafida CFD first acquired it in 1985.

  • @zanjani13
    @zanjani13 12 років тому

    Dirk that looks to be an very old firetruck. btw i love your ride along videos add more please.

  • @michaelmcmeel914
    @michaelmcmeel914 8 місяців тому

    Riding standing up on those old 1985 tower rigs was always a treat. I always felt salty AF.

  • @Alan10018
    @Alan10018 12 років тому

    Great work! Must be cool to drive in a fire truck like that!

  • @cdsegala
    @cdsegala 10 років тому +2

    The driver has the Neimar hair style.....so cool!!

  • @Bffenn
    @Bffenn 12 років тому +1

    Nice vid and Thanks! Good to ride on a "semi classic" piece of apparatus. Yeah, she's a little old and beat but she's still a beauty.

  • @RenegadeChauffeur
    @RenegadeChauffeur 12 років тому +1

    @generalpuckett No..Kevin is the guy who spoke to Brian in the burn unit. The African American firefighter driving the rig is another Chicago firefighter, Richard Lexsee, who is still on the job today.

  • @ashleyerickson1757
    @ashleyerickson1757 8 років тому +13

    CHICAGO FD: "Home of the REAL FIREMEN" Love the video! That's what makes jumping on an amazing experience! The guys at that house must really of liked you, to let you jump on an open cab like that. Did you bring them ice cream, cake or donuts? Maybe all three? LOL!

    • @NZfabrock
      @NZfabrock 8 років тому +2

      +Kyle Burns Fuck the ice cream and donuts I just want a drive of that thing. Listen to that mother move.

    • @Justanunderaveragekyle
      @Justanunderaveragekyle 8 років тому +3

      and what makes this great, If you've ever seen Backdraft just take a good look at the driver and he's gonna seem familiar

    • @mikesturboss
      @mikesturboss 8 років тому +1

      really Ashley all firefighters are real

    • @mikesturboss
      @mikesturboss 8 років тому +1

      really Ashley all firefighters are real

    • @stanleycurse4916
      @stanleycurse4916 5 років тому

      Engineers don't play around, when they're on a run you better make a hole and let'em through!!!!

  • @Mrr4444r
    @Mrr4444r 12 років тому

    Great Video .... I got to admit I love the drivers hair !

  • @rvogel44
    @rvogel44 6 років тому

    Just love this video!

  • @djo9c1
    @djo9c1 12 років тому +3

    Nice video, the Grover horns sound great compared to the Hadley horns used on a lot of newer CFD units. I'm surprised they're allowed to still use that truck without side-marker flashers, even if it's just a reserve truck. Is that a Detroit Diesel 8V92 motor?

  • @jpothemaster64
    @jpothemaster64 12 років тому +3

    Yea I'm currently enrolled in a fire science class in Addison. I just need to get my Instructor approval. Good Luck are you done with training?

  • @ntfd125
    @ntfd125 12 років тому +2

    Driving like a boss!! I bet the FF standing in the jump seat went back to the old days when it was legal to ride in the jump. Probably had a smile on his face.

  • @mrsheabutter
    @mrsheabutter 11 років тому

    I love to hear these trucks drive by!

  • @c9lb82
    @c9lb82 10 років тому +8

    if it aint leaking, theres something wrong

    • @gocoastgaurd721
      @gocoastgaurd721 9 років тому +1

      colby yurksza Deuce and a half saying right there :)

  • @pizzasubs
    @pizzasubs 10 років тому +4

    I actually have one of those bucket trucks for my department, but hate to say, it rarely gets used.....the worst thing I always hate to see is when I go to my local car dealership, let's say ford for instance, and I see one of our ambulances parked in the back lot of it waiting for it to be serviced on, Know that we always have extras on stanby and if worse comes to worse, we can always dispatch a unit from one of our nearby towns, Speaking of this bucket truck we were riding in, if it was a really nice day, nice a warm, and they didnt have any calls, I would give anything to be able to raise that bucket as high up in the air as it would go and just enjoy a real nice lunch while enjoying the scenery........

  • @ArvellDorseyJr
    @ArvellDorseyJr 12 років тому +1

    @kurtdog119 It's a 1984, Chicago had some fire engines that had the same cab as the tower ladder in the video.

    • @michaelmcmeel914
      @michaelmcmeel914 8 місяців тому

      1985, and that is correct, Chicago bought 3 Towers and 6 Engines in 1985 with the same motor, and did the same in 1988.

  • @arturomatta6604
    @arturomatta6604 5 років тому

    Beautiful and nice driver history

  • @firerescue427
    @firerescue427 12 років тому

    Great video!

  • @jhopper96
    @jhopper96 11 років тому +2

    I love that airhorn! What kind is it ??

  • @jacobkeppler1984
    @jacobkeppler1984 2 роки тому

    Awesome video thanks 👨‍🚒🚒🚨🇺🇸

  • @DinkyDominique
    @DinkyDominique 10 років тому

    How do you go for ride alongs? Do you just ask at the house? Or what?

  • @TPFDT204
    @TPFDT204 11 років тому

    All the lights work now and the beacon on top is red now. It has great pickup but once you hit 45 mph it something up fronts starts to rattle, it doesnt sound good.

  • @aaronhadley3454
    @aaronhadley3454 7 років тому +4

    Man i love the growl of that detroit

  • @Born2doom
    @Born2doom 12 років тому +1

    Well this is a very old spare rig and the city cant have the real q siren because of sound regulations and the original rig the 2002 pierce dash has the eq2b which is not a bad sounding siren.

  • @25mfd
    @25mfd 10 років тому +6

    Always hated showing up to work and seeing a spare parked in the bay.
    Never know what piece of crap you gonna get when you get a spare.

    • @gocoastgaurd721
      @gocoastgaurd721 9 років тому +3

      25mfd We can't even raise the arial on our squirt right now. Just to diagnose would be upwards of 14,000. However, the trucks from the 80s and we're getting a new one built so we're looking forward to that, should be getting in around march of 2016.

    • @andrewyaden5209
      @andrewyaden5209 4 роки тому +1

      We had a Sutphen Mid Mount that had to be OOS every ten hours of stick time and it was a 6 seater. We finally got a pierce rear mount tower that’s 25 hours hours of stick Time and a 4 seater. Like riding in a Cadillac.

  • @AJDeere
    @AJDeere 6 років тому

    What is this truck? Never saw it ever

  • @TPFDT204
    @TPFDT204 12 років тому

    Ya its a reserve truck i dont think we use this anymore back i was at the academy and saw it there and it had parts missing from the bucket

  • @CamiFlockaFlame
    @CamiFlockaFlame 9 років тому +26

    Is that a Detroit Diesel i hear? :D

  • @thecarguy9195
    @thecarguy9195 11 років тому

    does anyone know the name of that backup alarm cuse i love the sound of that and would like to put it on my truck?

  • @taylorgoodlin8356
    @taylorgoodlin8356 8 років тому +3

    that unit was on scene of the 5-11 ice palace warehouse fire

    • @NovaStar1
      @NovaStar1 3 роки тому

      Yes , i think, L14 was there? So it could have been this

    • @michaelmcmeel914
      @michaelmcmeel914 8 місяців тому

      I believe it was Tower 37 that day, they blew a hydraulic line and went out of service around 4AM.

  • @zachwal235
    @zachwal235 4 роки тому

    What model back up alarm is that

  • @zachwal235
    @zachwal235 5 років тому

    What model is that back up alarm

  • @MagnumPI4
    @MagnumPI4 10 років тому +2

    jesus thats an old tower. It actually sounds like a firetruck!

  • @radotlkr
    @radotlkr 12 років тому

    Anyone know what the back up alarm is that is on this truck?

  • @thatzombieplace
    @thatzombieplace 12 років тому

    when you go on ride alongs do you wear the uniform as well?

  • @ILFireFan
    @ILFireFan 11 років тому

    The green lights have been on all Chicago Fire Department apparatus since the 1920s. It is a tradition that is still carried on today. Their new trucks have green lights too. This truck is a spare so that is why its old and some of the lights don't work.

  • @farmtruck551
    @farmtruck551 12 років тому

    @RenegadeChauffeur where/who was he in the movie?

  • @RichardKingFlint2001
    @RichardKingFlint2001 12 років тому +1

    Another Detroit Diesel 6v92 Fire Truck Video, Awesome!

  • @TheKmannn
    @TheKmannn 10 років тому

    What type of back up beeper is on that truck?

  • @martintheman16
    @martintheman16 12 років тому

    Nice, havent seen one of these units in person for many years, like 8-10 years. I thought it was a good video, so what camera work wasnt the best. He had to do something important. I know where these guys are located, I think I'll be visiting soon. The driver has some skills

  • @rescue911.eu-worldwideemer3
    @rescue911.eu-worldwideemer3  12 років тому +1

    @Rofocowboy84 well...i was sitting on his stuff...so i had to hand him over everything...

  • @golfalot1
    @golfalot1 5 років тому

    What tools are kept near the basket? Pike pole and Halligan?

    • @michaelmcmeel914
      @michaelmcmeel914 8 місяців тому

      In the bed of the main aerial just below the basket are a pike pole and a stripping ladder, a narrow wooden roof ladder with fixed iron hooks used to tear off roofing material and structures.

  • @dudeman21122
    @dudeman21122 12 років тому

    How did you get a ride along? Im goin up to chicago soon and i want to see about riding on a call?

  • @RenegadeChauffeur
    @RenegadeChauffeur 12 років тому

    @loonlaker67 Kevin was the driver of Truck 46, and also had a speaking role in the scene where they had brought the burnt firefighter friend into the burn hospital

  • @mso3355
    @mso3355 12 років тому

    Would anyone happen to know who is the manufacturer of the air horn?

  • @dmaster92289
    @dmaster92289 9 років тому +6

    I don't think there's any other fire department that uses 30 year old rigs besides Chicago...

    • @SilentDeath6161
      @SilentDeath6161 9 років тому +2

      Daniel Stewart well why spend more money on new trucks when the company can use old ones that still work pretty damn good

    • @c9lb82
      @c9lb82 9 років тому +2

      Daniel Stewart my department has 4 rigs, all of which are over 30 years old, and all of them run and drive just as good as they did back then and every one has less than 30k miles on them. age isnt an issue if a rig is well taken care of. ive seen 10 year old rigs in worse shape than that tower ladder.

    • @dmaster92289
      @dmaster92289 9 років тому +1

      colby yurksza That's fine for a suburban or small town fire department, but most big city fire departments keep their rigs on the front line for 10-15 years before replacing them because they simple have the crap beaten out of them and some end up in pretty bad shape.

    • @expertfireemsproductions.1218
      @expertfireemsproductions.1218 9 років тому +3

      Daniel Stewart I guess you have never heard of Philadelphia

    • @jameslawton104
      @jameslawton104 9 років тому +1

      Expert Fire/EMS Productions. Philly's reserves are the ones that are beaten up.

  • @JUSTNVME
    @JUSTNVME 12 років тому

    what is that an 80s/90s LaFrance 100'? looks like one..