14 Years in SAS: Rusty Firmin

[@paulmulks]

These lads make you proud to be British!

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

They certainly do @paulmulks

[@geeemm909]

I was a young PC in the Met Police with about 15 months service and was deployed on the perimeter of the embassy from day one of the seige until the day the SAS went in. They have had my utmost respect and admiration ever since.

[@dominicseanmccann6300]

I was 13; great teatime viewing. Notice we didn't get any of that nonsense after the siege.

[@geeemm909]

@@dominicseanmccann6300 those were the days.

[@freshtoast3879]

​@@geeemm909pepperridge farm remembers.

[@Firefoxtony]

Wow that's amazing. Could you share some of your story or what you saw and heard etc?

[@edwardodonnell6857]

Men like Rusty are a very rare breed he obtained the Green beret and passed SAS selection that would make him incredibly skilled and trained as a soldier the best you can be.When a man of Rustys calibre talks we should listen carefully.

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

You can't "just apply" for the SAS even when in the forces. You have to have served a certain period of time before you can even be considered, then you need to be recommended and referred by senior officers. In other words you have to be absolutely top drawer before you can even be considered for selection. Even the Paras and the Green lids can be applied to directly from civvie street. And the fact that those are hardcore in their own right and it's where a lot of SAS talent comes from while most of the rest of them wouldn't make the grade, tells you all you need to know about how solid the SAS are.

[@BlackwaterOperative615]

Fantastic interview of a living legend. Having served 30yrs in the police, unfortunately he has the state of policing in this country spot on.😡

[@jjwatcher]

Thank you for your service Rusty, we rely on people like you to keep us safe.

[@Steve-bo6ht]

Incredible man really appreciate being able to get Rusty on for the interview

[@lumo7461]

Rusty sent me a signed photo of him goung through the embassy window and a signed copy of his book. Its well worth a read!! Hes a legend and a true gentleman!!

[@DodgeWoodall]

He’s a proper gentleman with a great sense of humour 🤩

[@chestnutsev7]

Remember very well as a 17 yr old seeing the SAS on TV in 1980 . Rusty is a Legend got his book 15 yrs in the SAS great book! Cheers Dodge.

[@bigsmoke5219]

It’s not common knowledge but after the embassy siege, an investigation raised serious questions around the amount of times the terrorists were shot which was deemed excessive. When asked to explain why one of the terrorists had been shot 30 times, the SAS member replied “That’s all I had in my magazine sir 😉”

[@ArmchairOps]

That's a perfect answer, what a legend.

[@stevec9143]

ha brilliant!

[@Mokkathon]

It’s also not true, that same joke was used after an incident in Northern Ireland and also Iraq. Maybe check your facts?

[@stevec9143]

@Mokkathon it's clearly a joke, but a good one in whatever guise. Like the policeman saying to the guy "you saw 5 people beating up a flat earther, why didn't you help?" And the guy says "because I thought 5 was enough"

[@G58]

Have always wondered what sort of naive immature cretin actually believes blatantly obvious utter nonsense like that. It’s as ludicrous as the stories of being discovered by the boy goatherd that gets told by every generation in every desert theatre. The real stories are always very different.

[@goodyeoman4534]

I listened to Rusty's book, The Regiment, on Audible. The man is an absolute legend. I also saw him on GB News chatting to Nigel Farage. Rusty is a proud Brit and he is right that the UK has serious problems. God bless.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Rusty is a wonderful human 🇬🇧

[@paulmulks]

It is indeed a fantastic read! Rusty is a real legend 👌

[@johnnytungsong8719]

In September 2022, my son and I were at the Yorkshire Shooting Show, in Doncaster. We were part of the BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation) team, albeit volunteers, who organised the show. Rusty was Guest speaker for the two days. We were manning the shooting simulator, which was to raise funds for the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust. As I was walking back to the shooting simulator stand, I noticed Rusty and a friend sitting down, having a cup of tea. I politely asked him if he would come over to the stand and have a go, thus encouraging others to have a go after seeing the legend in action. Rusty duly obliged and as soon as he picked up the electronic gun, he was nailing the targets instantly. I kid you not! He certainly hadn’t lost his SAS shooting skills! The crowd were amazed and applauded him enthusiastically! Best of all was the fact that my son, who had read his books, had now met and shook hands with the SAS Legend, Rusty Firman!

[@DocuVisonTV]

i recently was shown a clip of farrage saying he was fine with illegal immigrants coming to this country aslong as they have our values whatever that means lol farrage is not our guy

[@goodyeoman4534]

@@DocuVisonTV Link?

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

Men like Rusty are a cut above the rest of us. Proper man.

[@cragboom3]

We don't make em like this any more in the UK. Humble man. Respect.

[@AlastairGunn-sz2om]

VERY TRUE, My FATHER was a ROYAL MARINE after theWAR WW2 He was sent to the FAR EAST. SAME CRAP never ends

[@randomman1050]

We certainly do make them like this.

[@ollie4398]

I've got friends in SFs. We definitely do make them like this

[@Stoney-K9]

Still make em like this. Old heads on young shoulders.

[@AlastairGunn-sz2om]

@@cragboom3 We dont make them like that anymore . Kids now are soft don't know how to look out for themselves, because they are not allowed to. Teacher's Parents, GOVERNMENT'S dont let them ,my GOD you live in a NANNY STATE and it will get worryingly BAD for the CHILDREN. Wake up PEOPLE .

[@DirtyWindshieldSeries]

Another Absolute Legend! I was 11, when that went down. Every Brit and Expat (minus a few sods) were so Proud of what The Regiment were able to accomplish that day! For all that has been said about PM Thatcher, her resolve was not to be messed with! And then there was that Great Photo! It's terrible that current Leadership lacks her resolve. Another Great Interview, Dodge! Enjoying this with a Cheeky Pint! Sending 1 your way! 💪🏻🇬🇧💪🏻

[@DodgeWoodall]

🍺😬👍🏼

[@G58]

Then, when you realise Sadam was a CIA asset in their proxy war against Iran, and that the six Iraqis were set up, then your misplaced jingoistic pride should probably be somewhat tempered.

[@ChoppingtonOtter]

They had started shooting thier hostages. So whatever their cause, they needed dealing with.

[@weewilliewinkle]

@@ChoppingtonOtter Indubitably!

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Back in the day when we were raised and schooled to be proud of our once Great Country. These men will always be remembered as the very Best of Britain 🇬🇧

[@mcmondo]

Everyone should read the book "SAS A Soliders Story" Fun story, when the siege was over an SAS trooper removed his gas mask and whilst walking past an astonished armed police marksman, the trooper stopped and asked the officer who had won the snooker match, which the team were watching whilst waiting to go in, suffice to say the police officer was stunned at the utter calmness and nonchalance of the question after what the SAS trooper had just accomplished.

[@Ninjjadog]

😂😂❤

[@Randomblurbz]

Legends. Real men. Not mini skirt wearing weirdos like you see today. That book I've read 100 times. TV series was the best ever on SAS. Love their humor.

[@paulclarke6155]

The joke at the time was “what do hurricane Higgins and the SAS have common? They both smoke Embassies”….😅

[@peterleitch48]

Bravo Rusty. For your service and your insight!

[@NorthWalesKid]

I’ve got Rusty to sign his book for my brothers 50th birthday. Legend of a man. Respect to DEVGRU and Delta but the SAS And SBS are the best in the world

[@MariaLeonard-i4o]

Thankyou for your sas service you and everyone who servied you are all very brave and heros

[@morganowen875]

Thanks, Dodge for another great interview and a huge thank you to Rusty Firmin for the many years of service keeping us all safe. Best of luck for the future.

[@kevinhoughton9134]

Remember this like it was yesterday, I was preparing to go out for a run, the programme stopped me in my tracks. Never heard of the SAS before then, these guys gave a warning to the World that we don't mess around, I hope it would be the same now should such an incident take place.

[@neilwood8794]

Another great interview Dodge… these are some of the people among armed forces that make Britain Great .

[@DodgeWoodall]

Absolutely Neil💎

[@lukedumfreville7926]

Such a hero! Love listening to him speak. Always talks complete sense.

[@branroper]

Can’t beat a dodge x SAS soldier podcast! Keep up the great work Dodge🫡

[@darrenwilliams5438]

Wow,another banger,Rusty make you proud to be british,very nostalgic taking us all back to the early 80's

[@mikefellows3901]

Guy is a legend, read his books etc... nothing but great respect !

[@Mick028]

Little known fact, I've been on the same gun, (25 Pdr) when Rusty was the layer, Larkhill circa 1969. Bdr "Bugsy" Elston was the gun No.1.

[@paul8161]

11 mins to clear that amount of rooms is crazy fast and even crazier efficient..wow hats off to this chap and his colleague to do that and get the job done so well...to get all that done while carrying that amount of gear is mad.

[@paul8161]

Ps love you're name, sounds so American and adventurers. Thank you for liking my comment great video 📹.

[@billygnasher]

Dodge your best guest and interview of them all in my opinion Thanks Ex Veteran. 😊

[@Ade2bee]

Ex Royal Air force grand cru technician, 9/11 wasn't what we were told it was Good to hear Rusty talk about it. All it takes is critical thinking, and that's not what we have a lot of anymore

[@wookiewookster1214]

Thank you Dodge, and thank you Mr Firmin for your service. Nothing but absolute respect. Another excellent interview.

[@edwardodonnell6857]

Dodge does some good podcasts interviews asks all the right questions gives plenty of space for answers.

[@ian2mur]

Another great podcast, Dodge. Hope you get Rusty back on, the mans a legend. 👍👍

[@tomcaine226]

Quest71 Great to hear you talk about your life, Rusty, old soldiers stories are always the best. It is very sad that the Britain we grew up in, no longer exists. It makes you wonder why so many dedicated, loyal, and decent people bothered, sometimes. In fact most of the time to be quite honest. As a true Englishman to my core, and with so many family members who sacrificed in service to Britain, the Boer war, the first, and second world wars, and Korea, I don't think that I could live there any more, I doubt if I would make it through Heathrow airport, without being arrested.

[@mikemurphy6809]

RUSTY "LEGEND" AWESOME DODGE🇬🇧💯🙏

[@michaelchenard9279]

Best one yet for me thank you Dodge and thank you for telling your story rusty and for your service 👍👍

[@mstrwul1]

Great to see Rusty back. God bless you ❤️🙏

[@carlwalker1350]

The man is a legend ❤ a true British man

[@Ade2bee]

My goodness you've got to look into the Falklands war. There were some epic battles, controversies, and medals won

[@G58]

One of the biggest unmitigated disasters in British military history. How many ships did those brave Argie pilots sink…? Ever wondered why so many Falklands vets have topped themselves since?

[@chapinblack]

@@G58 Still won. Cope.

[@G58]

@@chapinblack Anyone who celebrates a Pyrrhic victory in a totally unnecessary conflict is a fool.

[@chapinblack]

@@G58 Argentina invaded and occupied the British territory of the Falkland Islands and found out the hard way. Take your virtue signalling elsewhere.

[@Reddevil514]

Doge what an awesome podcast with a true warrior

[@darrenwilliams5438]

Just watched 6 days after listening to this,how the hell have I never seen this film, brilliant,being Welsh we were brought up to hate Maggie Thatcher for screwing our county as well as other parts of Britain but she had bigger balls than all the prime ministers since she left

[@onlyme7308]

I love these ex special forces and military interviews. I’m just a boring civvie. However, there are so many things about their mentality and thinking that can be used to improve my own life. I listen and absorb. Truly exceptional people.

[@rhymetimeuk]

Incredible story, thank you for having Rusty on, we all really enjoy hearing from the early days SAS, lack of gear, just incredible soldiers. I do wish they would kit our lads up even in this day, it's great Delta have the funding but ours deserve it too, especially supporting the internal UK.

[@Antiques-ud7yp]

Hi are you 100% sure our sas today is not fully kitted up?

[@rhymetimeuk]

@@Antiques-ud7yp Not on the level Delta are, based on what I've heard, they don't really come close on funding and thus being fully kitted out like Delta are. Many UK operators have said this in the past.

[@Antiques-ud7yp]

​@@rhymetimeukold joe saying All the gear but no idea

[@tqxicpredator6678]

What a guy good stuff Dodge nice episode and thank you to our Legend 😎👍

[@Pauljennings66]

Another quality podcast, SAS legend

[@sambo.0334]

53:20 that clip about the AA maps. Unfortunately most won't know of that struggle anymore but some of us still do 😵‍💫. Great pod this one

[@deborahfuller8203]

My dad was British, in the Navy in the 40s and a tough son of a tough mother! Raising kids during a war is a test of strength!

[@LemonScreech]

I was introduced to Rusty the same night I was introduced to jaeger bombs. Top night at one of Rusty’s appearances for a military charity. Super genuine, nice gentleman.

[@antonhors]

Another brilliant video. What an amazing bloke.

[@robertsales9833]

Heard and seen a little of Rusty, looking forward to really learning properly about his career! Good job Dodge 👍👍

[@joejohnson5543]

Absolute leg-end 🥃 seeing Rusty speak during the lockdowns spurred me on to finally research my uncles service ww2 to malaya (blazer badge in pic) not got very far but there’s a lot missing or hidden for now. Always a little further.

[@rashadrafiq9875]

What a legend rusty SAS🫡✊🇬🇧 unbelievable life story his had👌🏼 Another great podcast dodge👌🏼thank you👍

[@ZenaZee]

Am super excited about this one… what a legend Rusty is, read his book ages ago and couldn’t put it down! Think this will be the most perfect podcast with your intuitive skilled way of interacting with people Dodge! ❤❤.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Hope you enjoy Zena 😬

[@ZenaZee]

@@DodgeWoodall Loved this episode so much, please get him back for another… ❤️😎

[@chesterstorm1]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏live a Rusty pod cast... well done yet again Dodge..

[@kevd3046]

Thanks again mate fir another mint guest ✌️

[@dreamweaver4886]

What a genuine and likable guy Rusty is. Thank you Dodge so much. Yours is one of the few channels I watch on KZbin these days. Absolutely riveting stuff. BTW I'm going to get some great pleasure from listening to Rusty's audio books which I have just downloaded. Thanks again Rusty. You are a true hero.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Appreciate that buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

[@danostpro-ek5eg]

Great podcast, first time hearing Rusty tell of his experiences and I for one could listen to him all day. Excellent speaker who has rekindled my pride in this nation, god bless you Mr Firmin. Also, thank you Dodge for giving this man a platform, liked and subscribed. Cheers gents.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Welcome on board Dan 👍🏼👍🏼

[@rassclat122]

You keep churning out bangers! This one another. Cheers

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man 🙏

[@JOHNKIRK100]

Shaped my life this event as i was playing pool when tv switched to the live feed in London / thank you Rusty \ BIG respect to the B team ... John Also excellent interview Dodge

[@DodgeWoodall]

Much appreciated John and was amazing the whole country stopped to watch LIVE on the news! 🙃

[@denisomahoney5464]

Nice one dodge ..Rusty is a top man…

[@brachema]

Great podcast, the best. It's about the guest, excellent questions and very informative.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

Watching now 🥰 looking forward to this x

[@colinhaywood5470]

ANOTHER GOOD PODCAST EXCELLENT STUFF DODGE RESPECT TO YOU

[@AdrianBordoy]

I really enjoy your podcasts with ex special forces

[@jamesoshea580]

They are the best ones!

[@jeannettemacdonald6881]

Absolute legend powerful story thank you Dodge another great interview x❤

[@thecanticleofcrom4787]

Great interview Dodge, I look forward to part 2.

[@palmer3977]

Bloody love you Rusty, God bless brother.

[@FussellFilms23]

What a great interview with a great man.

[@Tomh22.11]

Great vid Dodge. Keep them coming 🇬🇧

[@niklassjostrom229]

100% respect ! From Sweden 🇸🇪🇬🇧

[@JohnnJOHNWILLIAMS]

Great episode dodge love listening to rusty ...and fantastic questions u asked him

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man John 💎

[@garyspeed6992]

Maximum respect for this guy!

[@emersonsimmo90]

Mentioned bramcote barracks in the first minute or so, always lived about 10 minutes away from there, still do.

[@Rossboy2112]

Great episode again dodge the SAS are the best 💯☝️I would love to see Alan lord on your podcast m8 love that jacket 🧥 dodge 👌👍🏻

[@DodgeWoodall]

There are 100+ more episodes on Spotify & Apple, that aren’t on KZbin PodFollow.com/DodgeWoodall

[@ianrutherford3819]

This guy is a true legend. Really interesting podcast.

[@GuguMillie]

This is amazing tanks dodge content is amazing

[@stevenwonnacott3669]

What a great guy Rusty Firmin is...a credit to 22 SAS and Great Britian!

[@VeteranHedonist]

Liked before I even started watching. Always great podcasts mate.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man 🙏

[@VeteranHedonist]

Keep it up mate. I'm currently getting over my second open heart surgery in 10 years. But this time was much worse. The infection in my heart spread to my brain and caused an abscess and when they pulled my drainage tubes out my stomach, they cut my spleen and I nearly died again. Anyway I'm still breathing (which is a bonus) I flatlined and went back in time to like a past life. I know everyone will think im mad ​but i told my family what i saw before they even told me i'd flatlined several times. They now use my case for junior surgeons, so something bad can always turn into something positive. Your podcasts helped me through my 3 months in hospital. @DodgeWoodall

[@joshjones8137]

Thank you for your service rusty

[@kevinfletcher7471]

Fantastic interview 👏

[@kevinowensmith1572]

Man like dodge. Legend mate

[@patrickbarrett5650]

I watch ‘Flight Radar’ when I hear the long-haul flights go over and wonder, ‘who the hell can keep flying to the states and back?’ Now we know, it’s Rusty Firmin. Long may it last for the men with REAL stories to tell.

[@RavenShinyThings]

Loved the russia today news dig ie the london based branch of it. The standard new reading on it was very good and the tourism shows wete enjoyable.

[@Alan-OnRunway01]

All in a day's work, and the ideal outcome, thanks lads sending the right message out don't mess with our saviors the SAS!!

[@SingSing-g3c]

Love your interviews. Amazing people

[@DodgeWoodall]

Thanks Marie 🙏

[@SingSing-g3c]

@DodgeWoodall you're welcome. It's one of my fav shows 😊

[@BOXING-q2u]

Total respect to u Rusty for what u have done for the country. True warrior, thiers not many like u about. 🙌 p s if u ever get called up again don't forget ur gloves 🤣😂

[@RobFrance-x2e]

Fascinating thank you for sharing. What a Gentleman xxx

[@JayMac-gh1kx]

Top interview on this matter with a legend that's rusty!! 22'reg sas. 😊😊 keep this up n rolling out 😊 top show!! Lv the channel guy's keep this up n rolling out 😊 top info .😊😊 green on mucker from a oldswet my self an ex'service AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER! 😊

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man Jay 🇬🇧👍🏼

[@JayMac-gh1kx]

@@DodgeWoodall . Ur welcome brother blessing to u all brother an family have a gd wk with more top info on the show n channel guy's keep this up n rolling out 😊 top info on the the legendary rusty and all of us ex'service lads.!! FROM A OLDSWET self an ex'service AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER from the shot'days m8 welcome m8t big thanks again cheers mucker!! I did 12yrs in the PARAS then pathfinders and reg!! 23yrs in all in the army as a regs an 5yrs in the TA. So please do keep this up n rolling out 😊 top show as always Dodge.. !! Mint m8t green on mucker lots of memories from a oldswet my self an ex'service AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER!!

[@tango200777777777]

If i walked past this man i would double take thinking its Harry Redknapp not an SAS hero

[@An_Draoi]

Good stuff Dodge.

[@JimmiesChoices]

Lone this podcast So Much respect for your special guest and Rusty

[@andriesvanderwalt421]

Great interview!

[@darrenbrown4605]

I can remember as a 4 year old watching it unfold on the tv. The hairs on my neck stood up listing to this interview

[@PD-uc5st]

God Bless you Rusty for everything you have done to keep us safe.❤ It must make you despair about the state of modern politics. Starmer is the final nail in our countries coffin. Mrs Thatcher would not stand for what is happening now. 🤬

[@madasahatter99]

I love it you really know how to capture people's minds I love it dodge, if I could give you one word of my advice and experience in media after 37 years it wud be ....... Some times when it gets tuff and everything around you is crumbling you need to dig deep and just give it some of that " hawk tuah " and spit on that thang 😂

[@darrenmcquillan1224]

Throughly enjoyed....all the best Rusty 👌🏻

[@joyjoyjoy4543]

SAS Respected worldwide and rightly so. High performance men.

[@Baud2Bits]

A great guy and a true gentleman

[@jimmypockets2337]

This guys book is really good.

[@PaulWalshp-wx4in]

WHAT A MAN DODGE HUMBLE AS FEK TALKS LIKE WE DO AS IN ORDERING A BREAKFAST DONT MAKE EM LIKE THEY USED TOO ANOTHER ABSOLUTE BANGER DODGE 👌👌👌

[@jedgarthwaite]

straight to the point rusty love it