What's it like to own a real Fire Truck?

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  • There are a few things to consider before buying a used fire truck.
    Ken explains what you'll need to know.
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  • @bencartwright9359
    @bencartwright9359 Рік тому +16

    Not a real surprise that the support vehicle for an RX-8 is a fire truck....

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown59 Рік тому +6

    I'm glad you were able to get the ladder unstuck, I hate when that happens. I've never known someone who owned a fire truck, you guys are awesome! Thanks for sharing Ken.

  • @Andyrewk
    @Andyrewk Рік тому +2

    I see my wife and I at the end!! It was awesome getting to meet you and Big Red at Mindfield! Till next year!

  • @philsmeanderings7991
    @philsmeanderings7991 Рік тому +2

    Have an old April 90 Mitsubishi Canter Pantek , lived in it for seven years. 6 Ton.
    Have had it now for more than 15 years , can't part with it.
    Most reliable vehicle i've ever owned and very comfortable to drive.
    Trucks are good Ken , even better when they are fire engines.

  • @Trevor_Fuss
    @Trevor_Fuss Рік тому +3

    Hey Ken, Great video, They say the bigger the vehicle the higher the running costs. Just a shame you did not have the manual when the ladder got stuck, could have saved so time, but who reads manuals anyway.

  • @Killmonize
    @Killmonize Рік тому

    So happy this video. What joy this brought you.

  • @saladbreath607
    @saladbreath607 10 місяців тому +1

    Bought me a 2000 Spartan 100ft SkyArm with 22k miles on GovDeals for $9k! Sucker is nearly 50ft long and weighs 77,900lbs. I drove it from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. What a slow and painful ride that was.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  10 місяців тому

      I feel your pain.
      Kinda fun though anyway!

  • @lynsmith1096
    @lynsmith1096 Рік тому

    Good to see you having fun

  • @jameshyatte7230
    @jameshyatte7230 Рік тому

    They way JC was undressing it looked like he was going to a real fire 🔥 all hot and bothered 🤣.

  • @PowderMill
    @PowderMill Рік тому +1

    Ken - Have you wired up the electronic siren in the ladder truck?
    Most Federal Signal & Whelen units have an input for “Radio”, meant to be connected to the speaker audio output of a 2-way radio in the cab of the apparatus.
    It’s easily connected to any SPEAKER level output of an audio device and amplifies the signal and routes it to the external speaker(s).
    (generally 100w or 200w output)
    EXCELLENT way to provide background music for Drone Adventures. 😉
    You guys also need to setup a shore line for utility power.
    Combined with a battery charger / maintainer for the primary vehicle batteries, you’ll rarely end up with dead batteries as you go out for time on the town. LOL. (add portable radio chargers / flashlight chargers / etc.. to keep everything fully topped off and ready to run.
    There are a few brands that will actually eject (with some force!) the connector from the recessed male inlet on the body of the apparatus.
    They are solenoid “powered”. Simply apply +DC momentarily and the connector gets ejected. Most Fire Service vehicles are 24vdc)
    The best way to wire it up…. Connect in parallel to ignition “ON” -or- to glow plug power source to ensure it automatically ejects.
    DEFINITELY get this type to avoid DRIVING AWAY while still “plugged in” to AC Utility Power. 😳
    👍🏼😀

  • @dronerob
    @dronerob Рік тому

    Totally Fun! Video! I did notice the shrinkage right away

  • @alfheib
    @alfheib 10 місяців тому

    You know that when they referred a truck a lot of times they add air conditioning to the camp over and the cab forward... List shovel trucks that have been referred over the years that they've added it in .. Walmart department had a truck referred they asked if we wanted AC unit in in the township said no
    They were paying...

  • @wdnothinggood
    @wdnothinggood Рік тому

    Wow I thought your cop car was supper cool & how sweet you own a firetruck! 🤩 Nice to meet you in Jersey yesterday Danny and I. 🐘 😃✌

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  Рік тому +1

      Great meeting you too.
      Thanks for coming out!

    • @wdnothinggood
      @wdnothinggood Рік тому

      @@KenHeron Your welcome,Sure!

  • @dolwolfianphotography
    @dolwolfianphotography Рік тому +1

    A kid in a candy shop 😂😋🤙

  • @pdtech4524
    @pdtech4524 Рік тому

    Great for getting through heavy traffic I'll bet? Especially when you turn on the flashy lights and press the NEENAW button 🚒🧑‍🚒😁

  • @robertgrasty918
    @robertgrasty918 Рік тому

    KEN,
    I will gladly come drive your big RIG any time you want!!

  • @TentoesMe
    @TentoesMe Рік тому

    Ah, rats! I can't be the first to climb your ladder barefoot!

  • @Mr._Sky_Fly
    @Mr._Sky_Fly Рік тому

    Omg.. lmao ..Love the e bike in the front seat 😂 just in case. Great entertainment Ken!!

  • @dyna-drone1952
    @dyna-drone1952 Рік тому

    Hey Ken I get to drive those things all the time

  • @ArtCoDroneAndEntertianment
    @ArtCoDroneAndEntertianment Рік тому

    Cool Ken.

  • @SteveH-TN
    @SteveH-TN Рік тому

    You won’t convince me to even fill up the tank. By the way after fighting a fire opening the windows is the Air Conditioning !

  • @NoOneFPV
    @NoOneFPV Рік тому +1

    Hey Ken, I'm going on a trip to New York to pick up my own piece of heavy machinery. I bought a 2000 Prevost H3-45 tour bus to turn into a launch pad, I mean, Motor home. :) It's fun having these big machines, isn't it?

  • @boogheatherriordan1381
    @boogheatherriordan1381 6 місяців тому

    Hey guys, that’s so awesome!! Love the fire trucks (and the horns 😂)! We’re in the market to buy one ourselves. How much is your insurance a year on this firetruck?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  6 місяців тому

      Oh my goodness. We actually had to get rid of the truck because it was too expensive to maintain. We had to replace one tire and it cost $600. Be aware of the maintenance cost before you buy one. Totally fun vehicle though.

  • @Bboymoped
    @Bboymoped Рік тому

    Dang she brave at end. Wouldn't be me 😱

  • @joshlizee
    @joshlizee Рік тому

    I LOVE YOU KEN

  • @wflagg
    @wflagg Рік тому

    goes further than a mazda without breaking down, so its got that going for it.

  • @rustynail6819
    @rustynail6819 Рік тому

    There are a LOT of things to consider when you're going to buy a used fire engine or truck, and I mean l LOT!! From tire condition to engine. The repair cost of some components will out strip how much you paid for the truck, and most of the time cost more than the truck is worth. Engine needs a new supercharger or turbo? Get ready to pay thousands! All new tires will run an easy $3,000. Head gasket needs to be replaced (specially those Detroit Diesels) that will set you back about 2-3K as well. I've walked away from many a "great deal" because the repair cost was more than the value of the truck.

    • @saladbreath607
      @saladbreath607 10 місяців тому +1

      Shit, the super single steer tires on mine cost $3k a pair, and it has 10 tires. $9.5k to replace all of them.

  • @flyinbryanfpv
    @flyinbryanfpv Рік тому

    Ken you should make the "big chief" horn your bleep horn during your livestream

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  Рік тому

      That's a great bleeping idea.

  • @jesusgjchuza6491
    @jesusgjchuza6491 Рік тому

    So cool 😎🤝

  • @shadowofchaos8932
    @shadowofchaos8932 Рік тому +1

    Surprised with that many white haired gentlemen that no one knew what to do with an erection that will not go down.

  • @CarolinaAirshots
    @CarolinaAirshots Рік тому

    Getting peoples drones from trees and rooftops, rescuing cats from tree tops and filling up swimming pools is what I would figure.

  • @liarspeaksthetruth
    @liarspeaksthetruth Рік тому

    The first legitimate use of "Batteries to power; turbines to speed!" Not gonna lie: I did a spit take.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  Рік тому

      That's great you knew what that was!

  • @cswatson4823
    @cswatson4823 Рік тому

    At first I was like. Why? Then I realized. Why not?

  • @YellowRoseDrones
    @YellowRoseDrones Рік тому

    No link in the description for the headsets, BTW

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  Рік тому +1

      www.amazon.com/dp/B09V7VQFQN/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_PS89Z7SJ61W4C7W73RE1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ml1&tag=kenheron-20

    • @YellowRoseDrones
      @YellowRoseDrones Рік тому

      @@KenHeron did I win a free prize if I just text you and pay for the shipping? LOL
      I can't believe that scammer keeps popping up. I keep reporting them to youtube. They keep creating new accounts.

  • @ericwomack5885
    @ericwomack5885 Рік тому

    The real story is that barefoot maniac at the top of the ladder

  • @NewsBroadcasting
    @NewsBroadcasting 2 місяці тому

    "across state lines" ?

  • @f.b.i.4387
    @f.b.i.4387 Рік тому

    I have an idea!!! Fly a fire-drone that kills the flames

  • @SunriseWaterMedia
    @SunriseWaterMedia Рік тому

    Does that require a CDL to drive? What a beast!

  • @ronnydawson8594
    @ronnydawson8594 Рік тому

    You and Angry cops should get together for a video. He's a creator from Buffalo NY He bought a firetruck and turned into a party bus.

    • @PowderMill
      @PowderMill Рік тому +1

      👍🏼 OUTSTANDING. IDEA ! Rich is actually a real police officer in Buffalo and did an amazing job with the restore job.
      I recall that he purchased a second piece of apparatus last month..
      I wish Ken lived in our area…. (NorthWest NJ) 🤓
      Talk about fun and adventure. 🤣

  • @KrustyKlown
    @KrustyKlown Рік тому

    Do you qualify for a home owners insurance discount??

  • @inherentnature
    @inherentnature Рік тому

    If you pay taxes, you own a real fire truck

  • @SunriseWaterMedia
    @SunriseWaterMedia Рік тому

    Jason 🤣

  • @dizzydeanfpv45
    @dizzydeanfpv45 Рік тому

    I gotta know, having that fire truck did u pick up any girls? Lol !Maybe u all should get some bunker or turnout gear and also make a calendar xxx! Bbbhahah

  • @Droneslaught
    @Droneslaught Рік тому +1

    You should see a doctor that was way longer than 4 hours.

  • @NathansWildLife
    @NathansWildLife 3 місяці тому

    How much is the maintenance yearly

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  3 місяці тому

      It really depends on if you have a properly maintained machine to begin with. I can tell you that to replace one tire cost $650.

  • @grinderkenny
    @grinderkenny Рік тому

    Remember a erection lasting more than 4 hours you need to contact your 💊

  • @danielson101
    @danielson101 Рік тому

    lolol im over 200 dollars in my pickup to fill"

  • @shaynestephens
    @shaynestephens Рік тому

    Uh, isn't Jason breaking the law talking on a hand-held cell phone?

  • @audiogek
    @audiogek Рік тому

    Wait a minute, didn't you say the station bought the firetruck? Does that mean Jason is your boss?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  Рік тому +1

      Jason is the general manager of WJLI.

  • @headlight4141
    @headlight4141 Рік тому

    Wait, where did the phone go at the end? lmao

  • @joshlizee
    @joshlizee Рік тому

    First

  • @JimBoshart
    @JimBoshart Рік тому

    Camera "person" @6:38... she's been "promoted"??....you can't use the term "HOSED"... you're not Canadian Ken...more importantly, what was that girl hiding in her bra on the ladder, a "socket wrench"?

  • @gearamihai2782
    @gearamihai2782 Рік тому

    5 th yay

  • @YellowRoseDrones
    @YellowRoseDrones Рік тому

    6th?

  • @Nixontheman
    @Nixontheman Рік тому

    🤓🔥

  • @dennislynch4783
    @dennislynch4783 Рік тому

    Alright, who's the chick? (camera person)

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  Рік тому +1

      That's my girlfriend, Jennifer.