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  • Firefighters perform invaluable, lifesaving feats that require protection and tools of utmost quality. Get an inside look at how some of these tools are made, and what makes firefighter uniforms fit for a blaze.
    Chapters:
    00:00 Firefighter Hoses
    04:59 Firefighter Hose Nozzles
    09:57 Firefighter Boots
    14:46 Firefighter Helmets
    19:44 Fire Hydrants
    24:41 Fire Extinguishers
    29:39 Jaws of Life
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  • @kusiciel
    @kusiciel 3 місяці тому +180

    how it's made needs it's own youtube channel.

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 21 день тому +3

      There is, it’s just like 240p and only few old segments.

  • @twillison8824
    @twillison8824 3 місяці тому +171

    A big thank you to the folks who make our firefighting supplies. You might not get the thanks you deserve, but we couldn't do it without you.

    • @BLACKHAWKDOWN21
      @BLACKHAWKDOWN21 2 місяці тому +5

      A big thank you firefighting brothers!!

  • @alecsgarden3901
    @alecsgarden3901 3 місяці тому +63

    I got so excited but then I realized it wasn't a hugbees video, then I realized it's still how it's made so yay

    • @lanacology
      @lanacology 14 днів тому +2

      Hugbees videos are funny but there something so satisfying and comforting about the original.

  • @SomeExistite
    @SomeExistite 2 місяці тому +23

    For anyone curious:
    Fire Hoses - S11 E11 - Nov 21, 2008
    Fire Hose Nozzles - S11 E8 - Oct 29, 2008
    Firefighter Boots - S3 E13 - Dec 30, 2003
    Firefighter Helmets - S7 E10 - Mar 30, 2007
    Fire Hydrants - S10 E6 - Jun 25, 2008
    Fire Extinguishers - S10 E8 - Jul 8, 2008
    Jaws of Life - S12 E2 - Jan 14, 2009

  • @bbnflpn
    @bbnflpn 3 місяці тому +49

    Always enjoyed How It's Made on TV back way back when. You can relax and partake in certain activities and end up educated.
    Then when Trivia Night at the local bar was on it was a clean sweep!!!!

  • @mikezerker6925
    @mikezerker6925 3 місяці тому +51

    Brooks Moore has such an awesome narrating voice! Really is a big contrast to the other guy.

  • @hunterduncan1078
    @hunterduncan1078 2 місяці тому +7

    As a wildland firefighter this is such a useful video! I’ve always been interested in how our equipment is made.

  • @dinohall2595
    @dinohall2595 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you firefighters for the life-saving work you do!

  • @Redbird45
    @Redbird45 3 місяці тому +36

    I’m relatively new to the fire service and I love every second of it just got my New Yorker Helmet which is a singe of my pride as a firefighter ❤

    • @ChrisKewl
      @ChrisKewl 3 місяці тому +3

      Congratulations!

    • @Redbird45
      @Redbird45 3 місяці тому +3

      @@ChrisKewl thank you so much!!! It all comes full circle now I remember going on field trips to the volunteer fire station and now I’m a firefighter there it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was little 🚒🧯🚑

    • @twillison8824
      @twillison8824 3 місяці тому +6

      Welcome to the club. I've been doing it for 14 years and I love it.

    • @kimbratton9620
      @kimbratton9620 3 місяці тому

      That's awesome!

    • @bazra19
      @bazra19 3 місяці тому

      How do you nstow your hoses in the USA, in England at sea we used both methods depending on where they were, in doors on board ships, on lighthouses or lightships, my preference was flacked, do you use that method on the other side of the pond?

  • @NonLegitNation2
    @NonLegitNation2 3 місяці тому +3

    you know, this is the type of stuff I used to love watching as a kid, and still do at 39yo.

  • @tomob8226
    @tomob8226 3 місяці тому +60

    When I was in high school I used to loove getting stoned and watching this show on the science channel.

    • @Sophie-ts2wq
      @Sophie-ts2wq 3 місяці тому +6

      Me right now lol

    • @kylesenior
      @kylesenior 3 місяці тому +1

      So you are an expert on fire?

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 2 місяці тому +2

      And thus another pizza delivery boy for life was born...

    • @NFS305
      @NFS305 2 місяці тому

      @@ffjsbwhy ya say that?

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 2 місяці тому

      @@NFS305 Because that's what losers that are constantly stoned end up doing for a "career"...

  • @ssbpleb
    @ssbpleb 19 годин тому

    The music during the fire hydrant was crazy

  • @td6647
    @td6647 3 місяці тому +19

    One thing's for certain, those boots are definitely not your standard issue rain boot! I'm impressed!😮😊

    • @JT565M29
      @JT565M29 3 місяці тому +1

      Rubber boots are garbage. Leather boots are so much better

    • @NonLegitNation2
      @NonLegitNation2 3 місяці тому

      @@JT565M29 yeah that clip looked pretty old. I'm guessing firefighters nowadays are using better boots with things like gore-tex and kevlar in them. I think most dept issue boots are the standard rubber though and you have the option of purchasing your own boots which I believe run around $400-$600 for really good ones.

    • @pyro1047
      @pyro1047 Місяць тому

      ​@@NonLegitNation2According to another comment that listed which Season and Episode each segment came from, and the date they released on. The segment about the FF boots was from S3E11 released on Dec 30th, 2003.
      And yeah, I've got 2 pair of military surplus never issued USMC RAT Boots both of which have GORE-GEX liners; and while the Danner ones only cost me $80+ and the Wellco ones I bought a year-year½ later around $60-70ish that's only because the military was just surplusing out old inventory that'd sat in warehouses for a decade and never been issued. While the model of my RAT boots are sadly out of production, Danner still make an updated/newer variant of it in addition to making various other types/models of Combat Boots; and from Danner directly, brand new straight from their website they're all AT LEAST $400 and up to $500+ for Combat and Tactical Boots depending on model, variation, optional pieces and features picked, etc. (Another reason I think my Danners were so cheap besides being surplus and around 10yrs old is Sportsmans Guide listed them as "Wellco USMC RAT Combat Boots", so they probably bought in bulk straight from the military when they all got surplused and after seeing Wellco after Wellco didn't realize some Danners were included otherwise I suspect they'd of been a bit priceyer).
      My 2nd pair I bought was from a different site as I was broke and they were $20-ish cheaper there, and I got an actual pair of "Wellco" USMC RAT Boots but besides looking slightly different are essentially the exact same boot; Though I prefer my Danners which have some slight differences and definitely look/feel higher quality (Like being darker overall, while the Wellcos are a lighter almost khaki shade in some of the leather pieces, and the Danners have a more shallow curve to the toe which peaks over your big toe whereas the Wellcos are a lot more rounded at the toe), overall though for practical purposes they're basicallythe same and both will get the job done.
      ( The most disappointing thing however was I thought the Danners felt slightly too big, so when I bought the second pair I chose a half size smaller, but being a different manufacturer the Wellcos feel slightly tighter than they should for "Properly" sized and laced boots. But who knows, maybe if I just try working them in extra hard and rough (The Wellcos) they'll stretch and soften enough to end up fitting just fine.)

  • @Hobgoblinz
    @Hobgoblinz 2 місяці тому +2

    ITS MY FAVORITE NARRATOR!!!

  • @brucemartini2288
    @brucemartini2288 3 місяці тому +6

    always liked his voice in this show!!!!!😊

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 3 місяці тому +6

    This was really fascinating,thank you for sharing!

  • @CatFarmAgriculture
    @CatFarmAgriculture 3 місяці тому +5

    Here's to a day full of happiness and peace for you.

  • @Dmytro__
    @Dmytro__ 3 місяці тому +6

    Чудова тема. Прекрасна підбірка! Дякую!)

  • @Bcarr122391
    @Bcarr122391 3 місяці тому +1

    This was an EXCELLENT compilation!

  • @kimbratton9620
    @kimbratton9620 3 місяці тому +4

    I love this show!!

  • @ethical_grey_area
    @ethical_grey_area 3 місяці тому +4

    these are golden era clips, the ones with weird experimental bg music

  • @SprocketGames
    @SprocketGames Місяць тому +1

    "You're a lucky, lucky boy! You get to drink from the fire hose!" -UHF

  • @DrSeussFreak
    @DrSeussFreak Місяць тому

    Watching the precision, hearing that 57 minutes to sit at 235°F to cure; just the thought to design to end product and how they reliably evolve, it's just fascinating stuff.

  • @DrFearCo
    @DrFearCo 3 місяці тому +2

    Those helmets are super cool

    • @JT565M29
      @JT565M29 3 місяці тому +1

      They’re also about 1,900 dollars now compared to 2012 when I got mine for 500.

  • @RandomnessChannelYT
    @RandomnessChannelYT 3 місяці тому +7

    Thanks for uploading. Keep going please 👍👍

  • @zachsimental4019
    @zachsimental4019 Місяць тому

    Never thought I would hear the word rubber so many times in 5 minutes

  • @stephensmith7502
    @stephensmith7502 3 місяці тому

    As a Firefighter it is interesting to see how our firefighting gear is made

  • @joegilly1523
    @joegilly1523 2 місяці тому +3

    That’s a craftsman screw driver.

  • @yasirjaved9041
    @yasirjaved9041 3 місяці тому

    Very informative, thank you ❤

  • @bazra19
    @bazra19 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful, you should make more like this on different subjects; The number of times Ive used salt Water & Foam Fire hoses, Fresh water Transfer Hoses, and Fuel transfer Hoses whilst working as a Lighthouse Keeper and often wondered how they were made. sadly you didn't show how different types of stowing the hose, layered and coiled, their usages, advantages and disadvantages.

  • @kent_calvin
    @kent_calvin 3 місяці тому +3

    Nice

  • @jmream2618
    @jmream2618 2 місяці тому

    The new versions of the jaws of life have batteries

  • @charleskadletc2431
    @charleskadletc2431 3 місяці тому

    I just love HOWS IT MADE. The narrative voice is so pleasant to listen to.
    WHO are the narratters?😊

  • @Mrhalligan39
    @Mrhalligan39 2 місяці тому +1

    I wonder how old the Hurst tool video is, we haven’t run hydraulic compressor units like that in 15 years. Those exact tools were on the rig when I started in 1996.

    • @SomeExistite
      @SomeExistite 2 місяці тому

      I believe that video is from 2009 (according to Wikipedia)

  • @BIG-DIPPER-56
    @BIG-DIPPER-56 2 місяці тому

    Fascinating - Thanks!
    😎👍

  • @DistortedGlassGaming
    @DistortedGlassGaming 3 місяці тому

    i love these videos my dad and assitant chief for a volunteer department 💜🙏🏼

  • @nelsonglass6
    @nelsonglass6 2 місяці тому

    Great combination of information… thanks

  • @melchristian8876
    @melchristian8876 3 місяці тому +2

    🤔 thank you

  • @samritterbusch5716
    @samritterbusch5716 3 місяці тому +1

    As for the jaws of life, there’s battery powered ones made too, they don’t have to deal with the hydraulic lines hanging off the back so you can get the tool into tighter spaces and positions

    • @JT565M29
      @JT565M29 3 місяці тому

      Edraulics. My department has them and they’re amazing. A hell of a lot lighter too. But you can never go wrong with hurst.

  • @user-vz1sw6if8x
    @user-vz1sw6if8x 3 місяці тому +2

    Świetna robota, dzięki za przydatne treści

  • @aaronclark1599
    @aaronclark1599 2 місяці тому

    I'm a fireman, very cool video

  • @oneaboveall1895
    @oneaboveall1895 3 місяці тому

    im amazed with videos like this ppl need to konw

  • @charlesurrea1451
    @charlesurrea1451 3 місяці тому +2

    As much as I enjoyed watching these when they originally aired it seemed every episode had something wrong with it.
    Like the fire extinguisher thing.
    It's ammonium sulfate, not just ammonia.
    Every segment of every episode has this problem.

    • @mhfuzzball
      @mhfuzzball 3 місяці тому +1

      Also, to my knowledge, fire extinguishers are charged with nitrogen rather than compressed air, because of course air contains oxygen.

  • @angelh1743
    @angelh1743 2 місяці тому

    Your videos are getting better. Keep it up please.

  • @benmac940
    @benmac940 2 місяці тому +1

    Haven't seen or used leather helmets ever where I am

  • @CraigWinsr
    @CraigWinsr 3 місяці тому +1

    Smooth to the fire,, bump to the pump,, never used colour stripes before

  • @chakagillis
    @chakagillis 2 місяці тому

    Leather forever!

  • @Abcd-kx3nv
    @Abcd-kx3nv 3 місяці тому +3

    Am I the only one to wonder wtf happend to the music on the boots part? 😂

    • @bazra19
      @bazra19 3 місяці тому

      Yes getbrid of all music on videos,, if you want music turn the radio on to have the music YOU like. I don't like music when I'm listening to someone talking.

  • @jerrymiller3786
    @jerrymiller3786 3 місяці тому

    I work in an animal shelter and have tried every kind of water proof boots and all have failed except fire boots 3 years and still no leaks or cracking. Every day use and worth evey penny.

  • @tanyagarcia3721
    @tanyagarcia3721 Місяць тому

    I'm thinking the sides being turned up like that also help with water flow as well. Maybe? I mean think about that

  • @user-ew5qj6cp5m
    @user-ew5qj6cp5m 3 місяці тому +1

    Should have put one more piece of rubber just in case

  • @Wolvenworks
    @Wolvenworks 2 місяці тому

    I miss how it’s made. I haven’t seen this in discovery in years. Rather watch this than another gold rush ep.

  • @thecarnivore3799
    @thecarnivore3799 2 місяці тому

    Take a shot every time rubber is mentioned

  • @nigel493
    @nigel493 2 місяці тому

    That fire nozzle section should be renamed how it's assembled. More than half the parts used there just randomly appeared from nowhere into the assembly line.

  • @CajunReaper95
    @CajunReaper95 3 місяці тому

    It took me one second why they did three jackets but I realize 2 might not be durable compared to 3, remember these hoses have to withstand repeated use and abuse with abrasion and being tossed when unrolling hell I’d argue the firehose is the most used item in a fire truck besides the bars they use for prying open doors to access the burning building or needing to punch out bolts in doors.

  • @ffjsb
    @ffjsb 2 місяці тому +1

    Most firefighters prefer leather boots, not rubber. Leather boots are lighter, and better for your feet.

  • @Crawlerz2468
    @Crawlerz2468 2 місяці тому

    A damn OSHA nightmare that bot factory. When was this filmeD?

  • @freddoflintstono9321
    @freddoflintstono9321 3 місяці тому

    Good to see just how much work is put in to protect firefighters. Just a shame the authors seem to have been aiming to win the 'most annoying music backtracks to information - ever' award at the same time 😂

  • @ffjsb
    @ffjsb 2 місяці тому

    The cable that they use to make fire house has to be longer than 33 yards, because hose can be up to 100' long. 33 yards is only 99 feet...

  • @tigerganeral5109
    @tigerganeral5109 3 місяці тому +2

    💪💪💪💪💪

  • @HappilyHomicidalHooligan
    @HappilyHomicidalHooligan 2 місяці тому

    13 Bar is 188.5 PSI...
    The average Tractor Trailer (18-wheel truck) you see on the highway has 100 PSI in it's tires.
    The average Car/Van/Pickup/SUV has 30-40 PSI in it's tires...

  • @jakemakesthings9955
    @jakemakesthings9955 2 місяці тому

    And no matter how light weight the hose is it will always be heavy when flaking it out or reloading it in the hose bed

  • @bronyguy6103
    @bronyguy6103 3 місяці тому +2

    No fire truck?

    • @Turmootti
      @Turmootti 3 місяці тому

      You can ad one in the end of the hose.

  • @acpabsolute
    @acpabsolute 2 місяці тому

    Stupid question, but does anyone know the song to the firefighter boot section?

  • @ronaldwhite1730
    @ronaldwhite1730 3 дні тому

    thank you . ( 2024 / June / 08 )

  • @amochswohntet99
    @amochswohntet99 2 місяці тому

    They do very physically/emotionally difficult work, and sometimes grueling work.

  • @404Kazuya404
    @404Kazuya404 2 місяці тому

    i keep on hearing plumbus in my head XD

  • @Purpleaki-ye8mq
    @Purpleaki-ye8mq 26 днів тому

    I wonder if the boots use rubber?

  • @chudleyflusher7132
    @chudleyflusher7132 3 місяці тому

    I have pants that claim to be firehose material. Without the rubber. I don’t know, but they are twice as heavy as regular pants.

  • @coaldoubt2879
    @coaldoubt2879 2 місяці тому

    Everyone has a plumbus in their home

  • @epicgamezplayer8678
    @epicgamezplayer8678 3 місяці тому +3

    wait a second this isnt hugbees

    • @chells88
      @chells88 2 місяці тому

      Nope channel says science channel.

  • @m1t2a1
    @m1t2a1 3 місяці тому +1

    Didn't this used to be narrated by Mark Tewksbury?

  • @ffjsb
    @ffjsb 2 місяці тому

    Residential fire hydrants don't supply 1,500 gallons per minute, that is entirely a function of the water main, depending on size. Hydrants generally flow between 500 to 3000 gallons per minute depending on the size of the main and the water pressure. There's generally no difference between a residential area hydrant or one in an industrial area.

    • @Mrhalligan39
      @Mrhalligan39 2 місяці тому

      1500 per minute is good enough for laymen.

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 2 місяці тому

      @@Mrhalligan39 No it's not. If you're going to put out information, it should be ACCURATE, and in context.

    • @Mrhalligan39
      @Mrhalligan39 2 місяці тому

      @@ffjsb It’s accurate enough for average system pressure in most of the places that style of hydrant is used, and a long winded explanation about the relationship between pressure and flow rate is not necessary.

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb 2 місяці тому

      @@Mrhalligan39 Pressure isn't the defining factor, because it can vary according to usage and time of day. A simple explanation would've been to give the range of flows depending on pressure and the size of the main. It really is that simple, but evidently the writer is too lazy to do a little research.

    • @Mrhalligan39
      @Mrhalligan39 2 місяці тому

      @@ffjsb Keep reaching. You must be a real hoot around the firehouse.

  • @xnamkcor
    @xnamkcor 2 місяці тому

    TIL: Don't use a powder fire extinguishers on a chlorine fire.

  • @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG
    @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG 3 місяці тому

    Wait...where's Cliff Clayven..?

  • @Gargoyle2556
    @Gargoyle2556 3 місяці тому +1

    It's not a hat, it's a helmet.

  • @ThatSoto
    @ThatSoto 2 місяці тому

    "Baptism by fire" 😅

  • @ADogGuy
    @ADogGuy 3 місяці тому

    I think more dogs than people are interested in seeing how their peeing pub is made.

  • @smorris281
    @smorris281 3 місяці тому

    CO2 extinguishers are still widely used.

  • @42pyroboy
    @42pyroboy 3 місяці тому +1

    this narrator was always the best. The females inflection was annoying

  • @user-fl2wn5zr5z
    @user-fl2wn5zr5z 3 місяці тому

    they call a hydrant a plug

  • @baritengku7655
    @baritengku7655 3 місяці тому

    C’est fait

    • @logannelson4999
      @logannelson4999 3 місяці тому +1

      Come here to see if anyone actually did it

  • @historychannel365
    @historychannel365 3 місяці тому +1

    This was excellent, but I would like to know how firefighter hoses are ACTUALLY constructed.

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 3 місяці тому +155

    How appropriate! I just started dating a volunteer firefighter👨‍🚒🚒

    • @lancestrahm2362
      @lancestrahm2362 3 місяці тому +24

      Congrats!!! I've been with my fireman for few years and I never get tired of him putting my fires out😉

    • @guitarhippie
      @guitarhippie 3 місяці тому

      Gotta love a man who knows how to lay some hose

    • @brendakrieger7000
      @brendakrieger7000 3 місяці тому +4

      @@DeputatKaktus Oh wow,how exciting. Good luck with your relationship! Best wishes to you as well💜

    • @benjitheengi4447
      @benjitheengi4447 3 місяці тому +9

      You researching how to give her hose?

    • @brendakrieger7000
      @brendakrieger7000 3 місяці тому +8

      @@benjitheengi4447 lol I'm the fire hydrant

  • @colinrobert-kv2up
    @colinrobert-kv2up 2 місяці тому

    2024 as if your a new day, make well. Ha. ha. John.

  • @brycegreen823
    @brycegreen823 Місяць тому

    Who’s gonna tell them we don’t use leather helmets anymore

  • @randyharmon280
    @randyharmon280 3 місяці тому

    and yet..
    they're not Fireproof
    (or they weren't)

  • @JustChadC
    @JustChadC 3 місяці тому +1

    This was great but what I wanna know is.... how is for Firefighter Hoses ACTUALLY made?

    • @ChrisKewl
      @ChrisKewl 3 місяці тому +2

      @huggbees needs to make a video about that.

    • @brendakrieger7000
      @brendakrieger7000 3 місяці тому

      @@ChrisKewl lol yeah

  • @douro20
    @douro20 3 місяці тому

    Two whole months to make a fire helmet- it's no small wonder that they can cost upwards of US$2,000.

    • @MichielKlaver
      @MichielKlaver 3 місяці тому +1

      *correction: American leather style helmets. MSA also produces composite metro-style helmets and the Euro jet-style fire helmet

  • @Mr.Nabil.Belhaj
    @Mr.Nabil.Belhaj 3 місяці тому +9

    the background music on these parts is very bad and distracting. where's the good and soothing music from older episodes

    • @luxill0s
      @luxill0s 3 місяці тому +7

      I like the music

    • @bazra19
      @bazra19 3 місяці тому

      Get rid of all music on videos,, if you want music turn the radio on to have the music YOU like. I don't like music when I'm listening to someone talking.@@luxill0s

    • @randykeith1203
      @randykeith1203 2 місяці тому

      The first original narrators music is good the second narrators sound like crap

  • @Paul1958R
    @Paul1958R 3 місяці тому +4

    Firefighting supplies are grossly overpriced. But when you are paying with taxpayer dollars...

    • @ethansmith9065
      @ethansmith9065 Місяць тому

      Everything the government buys is overpriced, because the government will over pay to pad pockets of their contacts

  • @sickbale
    @sickbale 3 місяці тому +13

    European firefighter helmets >>>>>>>>>>

    • @Dmytro__
      @Dmytro__ 3 місяці тому +3

      Таке враження, що шоломи з 19-го століття. Сучасні пожежники схожі більше на комонавтів)

    • @dakotareid1566
      @dakotareid1566 3 місяці тому +1

      No lol

  • @pblacklock
    @pblacklock 2 місяці тому

    “Workers, workers, workers”. Seriously, use terminology that doesn’t sound like you are calling people assembly robots!

  • @user-mc5hz8ns1k
    @user-mc5hz8ns1k 2 місяці тому

    I'm a fireman, very cool video