A Firefighters Life

A video that show the day in and day out duties of a firefighter that people might not be aware of. Your worst nightmare is just another day at the office for a firefighter. Please leave a comment and let us know what you think!! Thanks

[@nathanstevens6143]

I am a volunteer firefighter. I can sit here and say that i am no better of a person than the guy or girl next to me. I am just another average joe who has a job that he has to go to in order to make ends meet. I hate when people try to say that all firefighters are arrogant and cocky.

[@syd7488]

amen!!!

[@nathanstevens6143]

+Little_Angel_Wings it makes me sick when i hear people bash firefighters and when i hear or see one injured. it hurts

[@laitonmoore4121]

I agree.

[@joshuakosek1410]

+Nathan Stevens Thank you for your service sir!

[@ruthsonnentag112]

+Nathan Stevens I would have to agree, cause I work for Peeples Valley fire dept. and sometimes we get nothing but criticism. We are just here helping people and making a living just like doctors, nurses, police officers etc.......

[@ca92fd1]

Yeah we get into bed...just long enough to get comfortable then the tones go off and that's the end of that. Y'all that have done the job know what I'm talking about.

[@SuperFUBAR23]

haha the tones always drop at the worst times, never fails. can go a whole day with nothing and right when you go to sleep there it is

[@Transit_Angst]

SuperFUBAR23 That moment you really have to poop- 6 car MVA, unknown injuries with entrapment

[@ca92fd1]

Or the damn barn fire that you're going to be on all night and most of the next day.

[@ca92fd1]

***** We had one of those barn full of fresh hay calls just a couple of months ago...it burned for most of two weeks.

[@aaronschwartzmeyer195]

I was so close of getting hit my my dads old tanker which is my waiting 6 more years to save someone's life

[@janesoda3545]

I was in a car accident when I was 7, I was injured and in so much pain that I couldn't breath correctly that when the firefighter just smiled and said "that everything is fine" I felt so very safe.

[@weschevy1612]

what a fitting video I am a volunteer fire fighter myself and this says it all we do so much for people and get nothing in return. To all the fellow brothers out there stay safe

[@isaiahster]

I'm a volunteer firefighter every time the pager goes off we know that it could be our last REST IN PEACE fallen brothers

[@michaelbock9817]

Thank you for supporting me and my brothers and sisters in firefighting

[@chadscott4668]

Thank you! I'm a vol. firefighter in MUHLENBERG co. Ky! This is the most accurate thing I've seen ever! Some people just don't understand the things we have to go threw! Thank you again

[@keganwalker6574]

been a volunteer firefighter for 2 years and present thank you for making this video I'm currently trying to join a paid dept cuase this is my calling God bless my fellow brothers and sisters be safe !

[@dracosn123]

Thanks......we really enjoy being told thanks, so if you see a firefighter this holiday just say thanks cause most of us dont get to see our families on xmas. and to the person who made this video thank you so much.

[@e.o.2457]

My dad is a volunteer 25 yrs and doesn't plan on stopping. I want to be a volunteer too. This is quite a touching video

[@crystalewing9755]

My dad has been doing it for 15years, this summer, I was able to join the same department. Its truly amazing being able to serve by my dad.

[@coltonhouston6006]

i hope to start as one this thursday

[@sixelz]

I started when I was 12. (Local station who I knew chief well so I could get a janitor type job until I was 14) My father has been doing it 26 years now, and my brother has been doing 7. We have more members outside of immediate family doing it. Once one family member does it, it just keeps running down. May god bless you.

[@roberttucker2947]

"If you want to be a clown you'd better be looking for a circus, if your looking for a free ride here's a dollar call a cab; If you want to be a showmen vegas will welcome you with open arms; If fulfillment of an ego is on your priority list might i suggest Hollywood; And if you want to be a millionaire, by all means this aint the job for you. But, if you don't mind hard work, sweating in freezing weather, getting back less then half of what you give, and finding your name at the bottom of your own priority list, then stick around. I believe you could be a firefighter." Battalion Chief William "Billy" Obenchain (Ret) Roanoke City Fire-EMS

[@MsFiregal8]

Robert Tucker thanks for the great quote Stay safe, brother.

[@n150cz9]

I love this video! I am a volunteer firefighter and I have so much respect for my brothers who deal with this especially in New York

[@hollyfish4364]

so happy to have the firemen we do, its a big job, stressful for the firemen even knowing they have the training. yes we all have stressful jobs but that's one job I wouldn't want is a firemen. its also hard for the fire fighters love ones back home waiting and praying that everyone is going to be ok. also waiting at home for there love ones to get back home and not get a call or a knock at the door. thanks so much to all the fire men out there in this world for doing a great job.

[@oneeyedman0072]

I a firefighter and this video is so true. I have been asked why do I do it by may people and I give the same answer everytime. I want to help people when they need help.

[@robertbrunner4728]

My answer is, i dont know. And its true, i dont know why i do it. I can not put into words why i voluntarily put my life on the line for others. But it is worth it. The victories make it well worth the cost.

[@claycampbell8094]

I'm a volunteer firefighter every time the pager goes off we know that it could be are last REST IN PEACE fallen brothers

[@robertbrunner4728]

Almost happened to me the other week. Barn fire, multiple departments en route. I live 2-3 jurisdictions away from my department. En route to the fire house, another firefighter who was enroute to the next fire house over pulled out in front of me as i was doing 80. Talk about a rush, the bad kind. Could have been the end of both of us, but that is the job we signed on for. Others first, self last.

[@ca92fd1]

@@robertbrunner4728 Safety first bud. You're no good to anyone if you don't get there ready to work.

[@GrimPlaysMinecraft]

I will say something. This video is so true and I teared up while watching this because it just reminds me how it all is. Yes I am a Firefighter. 20 y/o. I admit it's hard work and it is definitely not easy. I know Firefighters these days are underappreciated, I am not paid, I am Volunteer but even if I was paid for it, I wouldn't be in for the money. I joined because my step dad is into it. I joined because I wanted to help people, save life's, prove to myself I could be a better person then I could ever be to myself. My first house fire I was told NOW is my time to prove how brave I am, NOW is the time to show I have courage and I did that very day, 12 hours went by that day just working on that burning house. I felt great about my self, yes I was tired and extremely exhausted but I kept going because I knew I was helping, improving, showing the community there's hope. My point is yes it's a hard job and dangerous, i'm not better then anybody else, I still consider myself equal, I just do it all because the feeling of saving a life is the best feeling in the world, and some like to take that for granted.

[@texaslivewire360]

The difference between us firemen is that we don't do it for the pay or for the praise. We don't do it for any reason except to help our fellow man. We do it because it is in our hearts, our minds, and our souls. Thank you so much for the tribute video! I haven't seen a video on KZbin that explains it as perfectly.

[@mallorymcmahan1344]

My amazing friend and boyfriend is a firefighter. We pray the firefighters prayer every time that he gets paged... After he leave and tells me that he loves me and that he'll be ok and not to worry I always go and cry and pray... Being a firefighter takes a lot of bravery and courage. Love and support our firefighters!

[@mrs117firewife8]

With all due respect, how in the hell do you have time to pray a whole prayer when the tones drop? I barely get enough time to say "I love you be safe" before he's out the door. No reason to cry....know your man is strong and trains hard and know his brothers at the fire hall do, too, and have his back.

[@baxtersmom2004]

Thank you to all the firefighters for all that you do I take my hat off to all of you you do the one thing most people don’t want to do we love you all and support you God bless you

[@richroberts4591]

Absolutely LOVE being a volunteer firefighter/ emt. Such a rewarding experience. And gives us a chance to try and make a difference in a world that is struggling with human interaction

[@A_RANDOM_KRIEGER]

RIP Firefighter Fred W. McCoy. Commerce Vol. F.D, Commerce GA. 1929-2014. Love and miss you old man. I know you are watching us.

[@roadscholar9323]

I was a medic in the military. I got out and worked EMS in an ambulance , and part-timed as an EMT at an ER to get more "hands-on' experience. Then I joined a volunteer department. Then I got hired by that department. Then I had friends for the rest of my life, who understood when we looked at each other and smiled, shook our heads in disbelief, or nodded in agreement. Greatest job ever. It takes a while.

[@sluggerjoejr]

Im only 14 and i have been wanting to be a firefighter since i could rember, and i am puting this goal in affect, this is my third year as a jr/explorer at my firedepartmet, and it is my goal to one day be in the FDNY. I respect all firefighters young and old, just know that one shift can chane a life.

[@t-rexdabeast7787]

You are 20 years old now, where are you in life right now? Im 21 and taking my first class this upcoming semester.

[@bellamiller4538]

my dads a firefighter and i love him so much. when we were at my school event his pager went off and he had to leave. all those nights i waited up for him when he left for a fire. thank you to all we are firefighters

[@medic70648]

As a paramedic, so many times I run in to try to help someone, only to find out that there's something I can't do, somewhere I can't go... "When all else fails, call fire / rescue." I have NOTHING but respect for all our local FF. Keep up the good work guys and gals... know that what you do does NOT go unappreciated. =) Be safe.

[@KyoIsMyBoy1]

my brother was a firefighter in south dakota when we went out to visit him, we were sitting in his apartment when he got a call and stood and sai he had to go. a few hours later, he comes back with a smile on his face and says he just helped a little kid get out of a house fire and that no one died. god bless all our firefighters and soldiers!

[@dlbheavy]

A fire department is an extended family

[@SharksRule86]

+Dlb Hedrick It is. Just like the Military.

[@electricimpulsivepickle4732]

Dlb Hedrick you took the words out of my mouth.

[@nickguile9648]

Dlb Hedrick absolutely. A bond that can never be broken once you get the respect

[@Medic-in6ir]

It is a family no like it is

[@mrs117firewife8]

My husband just passed FF1 & FF2 and HazMat Ops 3 months ago and is a certified fire fighter now in our town. It takes everybody looking out for one another, hands down. We all have each others backs, the guys and the families.

[@darkprincess961]

My closest friend ever is a volunteer firefighter and it worries me everyday trying to figure out if he's ok or not when his tones go off. I am proud to support him and all o the other firefighters out there. It's that one phone call that is enough to bring anyone to tears, that's the call saying there ok. I love you Dave and wish that you always come home safe!

[@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

I'm proud of the firefighters in my life and all fellow brothers and sisters and their families

[@mikeysray]

this video really hits home for me, my fiance Michael is a firefighter & this was really sobering I love you Mikey! come home swiftly & safely

[@youngmom01]

I'm a firefighter's wife every time he goes out to a fire or a wreck I worry about if he will come back. My fear is that someone coming and telling me that he did not make it but I will know that he did some thing that wanted to do and that is his job as a firefighter.

[@L3GITQUAD]

I'm a second generation volunteer firefighter and I love doing it THANK YOU for the tribute. CO 34 Pennsylvania Berks County

[@19753plr]

You are heroes in my book... thank you all

[@nickguile9648]

You’re welcome

[@RakRescue]

In my opinion heroes are the ones who have fallen I am no hero

[@autumnhuseby]

I'm actually a volunteer firefighter. This video is amazing, And touched my heart.

[@smalltownlivin]

" when a man becomes a firemen his greatest act of bravery has already been accomplished, what he does after that is all in the line of work " which includes saving cowards like MMK.

[@TheInternetJustice]

***** What would you consider to be a brave thing?

[@TheInternetJustice]

***** You haven't answered the question. What would you consider to be a brave thing?

[@cdoesrcher]

mrarches so youre advocating for more deaths? I hope youre not religious

[@cdoesrcher]

Fight channel MMA ,Boxing ,Judo . caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror huh? I don't blame you, anyone sane would want to puke too

[@cdoesrcher]

Fight channel MMA ,Boxing ,Judo . go like more of your own comments you fool

[@topher42811]

TJ and Will Thank you both I'm a volunteer as of the moment and Will I definitely understand the showing versus explaining but thank you all the same I try to take the most pride in everything I do and TJ I'm trying to find a class for pumper and drafting none have appeared so far but I want to learn all I can

[@summerschultz]

Thinking about going into training this summer. Want to be a firefighter just like my daddy. Who says girls cant be a firefighter.

[@nickguile9648]

summer Schultz nobody, girls should be able to be firefighters as well

[@neverstoplearning7214]

summer Schultz So Did you ?

[@ClearToRailfan]

summer Schultz Follow your dreams, do whatever your heart desires, and most importantly, ignore the people who bring you down with sexist remarks because those people are heartless anyways.

[@arnoldsewell4337]

Hey girl ,you can be anything you put your mind and heart into ,never let anyone tell you different,stay close to God ,keep your mind and eyes open and upon the task you been assigned you'll do just fine,I'm sure your family will be proud of you if they're not just know that you have a fellow fireman who is ,I've been around our fire dept since 1986,I know that women can do the job ,stay strong .From a brother in Garner Arkansas ,may God bless you

[@the_weeaboot8042]

My idea is there are some things that men are better at, like making roofs into Swiss cheese to ventilate a burning attic, but there are some things women are better at, like holding the hand of a little girl in an ambulance on the way to the hospital after her mom was killed by a drunk driver. Firefighting and paramedicine have pros for men and women, but if you want to be a firefighter, go be the best female firefighter there is and prove your father wrong.

[@ericjenkinsjr2756]

From me (a volunteer fire fighter) to the rest of the fire fighters across the country, I salute yall! We do a great job with helping people! No we don't get paid, but it's not about the money! It's about helping our community! Much love my brothers and sisters!

[@jacobkaplan914]

We are just ordinary people who do extraordinary things

[@adamcron2861]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a volunteer fireman and watching this makes me happy knowing people support us.

[@gracecatz4961]

Rest In Peace Firefighter Patrick Wolterman 12-28-15.May God Bless And Be With YOU ALL!!!

[@matthewk7433]

Having a father as a volunteer fireman is amazing. All the respect he gets around my town is incredible. He's saved many, lost some, and put out any fire that endangers our town or a life. Quite honestly someone with a helmet defending a football should make less then someone with a helmet defending other's property. Who cares what MrMarijuana says. His name shows that he's not the brightest bulb on the planet. What matters is that firefighters save lives every day, and someday, it might be his.

[@drewmadden1493]

You know guys just because people talk trash on the Internet shouldn't get you pissed off, I mean yeah its hard what we do and people who don't do it will never know the emotions you have when you have to call mom and dad to come to a wreck and identify the body of their teenage child or trying desperately to pump life back into someone for an hour straight only to find out they didn't make it, but in the end when it comes down to it, it don't matter who they are you should do what you signed up to do and save that persons life.

[@brandonbecker8385]

Great song

[@richroberts4591]

Very well said

[@marinasmail1990]

My brother was a volunteer firefighter and I am so proud of him for doing that.

[@alexcombs3325]

I have been a volunteer firefighter for four years and volunteer EMS for almost two years I have canceled plenty of dates with my girlfriend and trips to the mall with my friends just to go help some one in need

[@mrs117firewife8]

...and it takes your whole family and girlfriend to be completely understanding and supportive. My husband is volunteer on-call, and I can't tell you how many times the tones have dropped right when I'm putting dinner on the table or we're just about to go to bed. But its what we do. He goes when he's needed and I'm damn proud of him.

[@rwhyte85]

One of the best tribute videos I've watched! These videos don't go unseen. We appreciate you guys as well as y'all appreciating us firemen! God bless and continue to support your local depts as well as firmen all over the world.

[@Callabris]

This was beautiful. A great inspiration for me to get back in shape and hopefully pass the Fire Academy. Thank you to all those men and women who make the sacrifice so we may live in a better safer place.

[@Callabris]

Tell that to all the fire fighters who perished in 9-11 or the ones who lose their lives because a floor in a building gives way. It doesn't matter what statistical list you looked at says. It's still a very dangerous occupation. Would like to see you do it then tell me all it is squirting a hose.

[@okla1995YJ]

***** as a fire fighter/paramedic you see some bad situations almost every day and yes 9/11 was years ago but you should always remember and thank 343

[@tuischick9969]

It's an honour

[@tuischick9969]

It's an honour

[@kahnercalleros6489]

To all my fellow brothers and sisters who have the courage and honor to do what we do i thank you. My shout out goes to all the firemen and woman i love you all. I have been pulled out of many fires and if it werent for men and woman like me i wouldnt be here any longer. This video makes me cry with how true this video is thank you

[@bmouch1018]

"Real heroes don't leap tall buildings: they jump into 'em while they're burning!"

[@Medic-in6ir]

So true

[@robertbrunner4728]

I cant speak for everyone, but im no hero. I never stopped a mass shooting, never stopped a terrorist. Never disarmed a bomb. Im just an ordinary man, who puts others before himself, and tries to make the other persons worst day of their lives, less tragic.

[@ronryan2012]

The real heros don't make it home

[@TheManAfterGodsOwnHeart]

As a Firefighter really appreciate this video! Thanks!

[@gusmekota5141]

people, stop fighting, firefighting is indeed dangerous and the haters and negative comments, just ignore them

[@robertrichardson7795]

This is why I love what I do and these videos are something that keep me going I cried a little thanks its been awhile since I had a good night rest and home cooked meal.

[@Blackopsmaster68]

Whatever happy house. It's not all about the danger. It's hard work that not everybody can do. You gotta have balls and Instinct. Two things I feel you are severely lacking

[@bigoldinosaur]

God bless all firefighters. I just graduated college and am looking forward to becoming a firefighter.

[@josephfoster7791]

ive been on for 14 years and it does get tough at times

[@sp8s1979]

my first fatal i couldnt sleep till 4 am the next morning, kept having flasbacks

[@GhostSpider174]

I am a cadet firefighter with my local department. Even though most of the personnel have EMT, MFR, or Paramedic licences, and we have an ambulance at the station, there is always, ALWAYS the county ambulance(s) that is on scene of any call, from over 10 miles away, only a minute or two after we arrive. You guys are awesome, and even if most civilians don't recognize that, believe me, firefighters do.

[@clairemartinez6055]

I just got in a fight with my best friend over firefighting. HE THINKS THAT I CANT DO IT! BUT I CAN!

[@frankmallette1329]

GO FOR IT YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TOO

[@electricimpulsivepickle4732]

smokebreather93 do not let anyone tell you you can't you are more than that you can do great things you have to prove them wrong.

[@Reddevil-cu8fj]

I know this is a little late but go for it if you haven't already do what you love join this family a few sign for i don't regret a day of it

[@emmalew01]

I have no idea why people think that females can’t be firefighters.. do NOT true 🙄

[@emmalew01]

*so

[@lee92986]

I'm so proud of my firefighter. Thank all of you for everything you do.

[@laitonmoore4121]

I think this video is good. I am a junior firefighter.

[@Firefightermack]

nice

[@connerherb3599]

+Layton Moore I am a Junior Firefighter also. I have been Volunteering as a Honorary member for 10 years till I could run calls. This Video is Amazing.

[@KellzBellz6195]

Thank you. I am a proud VOLUNTEER firefighter. That video made me cry because of how true it is. A lot if people don't realise how vital we are to a community as well as how much we really do put our lives on the line for them. Rest in peace to all of our fallen brothers and sisters. You will forever be missed.

[@Coolboat2005]

I know it's hard on them and hard on their love ones my boyfriend is a firefighter and he calls just to tell me he is ok

[@Maverick091204]

Firefighters, police, medical people, and even the military all have jobs to do, and I am thankful for them all, because you all are what keeps everyone alive, and you all put your lives on the line to keep us safe, and to make sure we live everyday. So thank you all, and may GOD bless you all and keep you all safe at night.

[@deri100s8]

I wish to become a firefighter when i grow up and i'm not just a kid talking shit i actualy do

[@cullinmcgraw7834]

Vylad Gaming its hard work

[@deri100s8]

cullin mcgraw maybe but i will try my best + nothing else sounds good for me than being a firefighter

[@jameskessler1072]

hard work kid trust me u have to have control of ur feelings because some calls are sad an u need to never go on a call mad or sad bc someone can get killed just show up focused

[@uniformvictor9957]

It's a totally new ballgame when you're crawling on your hands & knees with 75+ lbs extra on you into a building filled with fire and smoke searching for any survivors. Firefighting isn't just about water hoses and fire trucks. Remember that.

[@zachzallgary9527]

Vylad Gaming you will see things you never thought was possible both good and bad but it's an awesome experience

[@FireandRescue8422]

People like you are the reason I love it thank you for your support.

[@ralphofirecompany1195]

Its true.

[@laceyclifton4338]

I thank them for everything they do and all the firefighter who died

[@timberoutdoors1484]

Thank you firefighters. I'm going to be one someday. They deserve a lot of respect. Saving peoples lives everyday. Without them it'd be impossible. Thanks

[@kaylaann9265]

This was so touching. I’m a firefighter’s daughter and no one understands what it is like...

[@littleredrobin18]

My husband is a firefighter, i pray for him every time he goes out. I have to say thank you for everything u do.

[@Micktwist77]

This was an amazing video. I am a volunteer firefighter and have been since i was sixteen. I am eighteen now. I appreciate the people that understand what we go through. Thank you.

[@Search4Goods10]

Was just initiated into a local volunteer fire department last night, i truly think this is one of the best decisions of my life and cant wait to get into action, stay safe everyone

[@calvinboon4972]

I've been a volunteer for 3 years, and seen just about all there is to see, and this video still makes me cry, and I'm 21

[@Morty1105]

My dad has been a volunteer firefighter for as long as I have been alive. I can't count the number of times that I have heard his pager go off and wondered, what happened? I also can't count the number of times that we have been out grocery shopping or at a school event and my dad's pager has gone off. Volunteer firefighters AND their families sacrifice SO much for you, thank you to all volunteers!

[@zenmachine15]

I've watched this video so many times over the past couple of weeks...sometimes after a very emotionally tramatizing call it feels like I can't press on anymore.. Then I watch this video and I realise why I put my bunkers on each time the tones drop at the station. God bless you brothers and sisters. Shout out from Montana to the firefighters nationwide... stay safe.

[@jacobboatright2202]

as a third generation firefighter ive personally seen how hard this life is and the men and women that have the courage to walk back into the fire house after seeing horrific sights. and this video really does sum up a good amount of things people dont realize. FIR NA TINE. RIP UNCLE DOC WATCH OVER ME AS I CARRY ON THE LEGACY

[@MrDOGGUY2009]

this video ought to be posted on every firefighters background,and on every firefighter/EMS/Police/and air unit because this is what they go through each and every day or night thanks for posting this

[@iiloveeyouu93]

i'm a female volunteer firefighter, and i absolutely love what i do. i like helping my community out any way that i can. when the tone drops, especially for a car accident or structure fire, i get an adrenaline rush, and i wanna get there quick to help because you never know who's hurt or trapped, and i wanna make sure the patient is taken care of. i like being a role model for people, and the fire dept is very important in my life. i love it, i cant say that enough. god bless ALL firefighters !

[@TheMemoriesfan]

It's not just about how dangerous is this job, it's about how brave the Firefighters are and they got to be on work even for 2 days straight if it's necessary!! And you see a lot of hard things (deaths, crying people, etc.). Respect to all Firefighters from Slovenia ;)

[@kjt4596v3024]

Thank you for this video these days it's hard to find people that appreciate us firefighters

[@trancemodz1581]

WHO EVER MADE THIS VIDEO THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR FD UTA NOT A JOB THAT WE DO ITS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE SINCERELY FIREFIGHTER 65♡

[@jeanettereed1392]

My husband was a firefighter for 30 years & retired as a Bat. Chief. We are proud to say that our town in AR. of over 20,000 is a Class 1,Accredited Department. We have been very lucky by the Grace of God that we have not lost any firefighters on duty. Just like any department they don't pay them what there worth. I'm proud of every firefighter in this Nation that puts their life on the line every day you are all SPECIAL people & GOD put you here for a reason. God Bless you all & Keep Safe!!!!!

[@sixelz]

Great work putting this together. Everything on the civilian side is making this job worse. Preventing us from getting to calls, getting inside buildings because they want to carry guns, have multiple things into one outlet on at once and never turn it off causing more fires. It’s unbelievable what this society has come to, yet we still put up with it, go out there everyday, and battle the blazes; with very little appreciation.

[@unclej652]

Last night San Antonio Firefighter Scott Deem, a six-year veteran of the fire department, was killed in the line of duty. Rest in Peace Warrior. Firefighter Brad Phipps suffered serious burn injuries and was listed in critical but stable condition at San Antonio Military Medical Center. Firefighter Robert Vasquez was transported to University Hospital with non-life threatening injures. My most heartfelt prayers go out to the men and women of the SAFD, and to the friends and family affected by this tragedy.

[@docman789]

im a volunteer fire fighter and this means so much to me, people see us leave the station power call blazing lights flashing and federal screaming and they see us come back to the station, little do they know what goes on in between, this vid is perfect to what goes on! i thank you again for making this. stay safe all my brothers and sisters out there on duty volly or paid we are a family in the end

[@doughesson]

I haven't responded to the tones dropping since leaving my volunteer department 12 years ago. That video brought back memories.Some good.some not so good. Thanks.

[@stephenpeel6469]

doughesson yeah

[@highlander661]

i am a volunteer fire fighter in Charlestown RI and i have been for the last three years. i have helped many people in times of crisis. i have gotten ridicule for being a volunteer fire fighter and i have gotten praise. i appreciate the support for those who give it and i petty those who can show the gratitude that is due for saving there lives. but id do it again regardless because i take pride in saving lives and property so that people can enjoy another day of life.

[@Tialakit]

Those who risk their lives to save those of others who may never even know the face of their rescuer are heroes whichever way you look at it. They deserve every thank you that the world can give them and more.

[@johntiller9172]

I have been a volunteer firefighter for 22 years. It can be difficult at times with a lot of very long days. My family knows that when the pager goes off and I walk out the door that it may not make it back. To all my brother's and sisters out there be safe

[@kusinkleatus4780]

People who have never touched our boots are quick to say "if you cry because of your job, then you shouldn't have it, cause you can't handle it" but when I ask them to sign up for a ride along, they go back home the day after their ride along and change their minds, they cry themselves to sleep and finally understand. To all of my brothers and sisters in bunker gear, in a blue/black uniform or in camo and overseas or on a base, I love you all, keep doing great things and try to stay safe, I hate seeing another one of us are gone

[@Shadowking51254]

So glad there's someone out there who's appreciative of the services we provide. I myself am a volunteer. And many people think that it's easy or a laid back job. Well guess what? They're wrong I had to do a research paper on stress for a health class I took. I included stressful jobs. Firefighting ranked as the #2 most stressful job. I've seen five guys injured in a scene that lasted and hour and they all had to receive first aid. It aint easy so if you can't handle stress don't do this job.

[@MsAquamarine61]

I know, I am a Fire Fighter's Daughter, Lt.Frank Michalek who served for 28 1/2 yrs in Detroit with his best friend, now my dear friend, Retired Fire Chief Thomas A. Magro who watched me grow up. I am so proud of all of you, my words are speechless, your job is thankless, I know! My Dad raised me w/out my mom who didn't want to be married to a Fireman anymore, & left us. My Dad passed away in upper Mi, on Nov 16, 1990, found at his blind, I keep him alive in my heart everyday. I stay close w/Tom

[@SharksRule86]

That's good to hear. I myself have aspirations of becoming a firefighter. I look forward to being part of this unique camaraderie.

[@SobaOfPulaski]

As a volunteer rescue squad member this speaks to me greatly. God Bless you all.

[@michaeldiehl2458]

I like this video. The only downside of it is that you put the words right in there and you can barely see it because of the background. But I appreciate your doing this video for the firefighters. I know a few firefighters and they are incredible. I tried on the equipment that they use and I can't believe that they use all that heavy gear on top of carrying the hose and other stuff. I even have a lot of friends who were active military members and the stuff that they put on. Damn. 90 lbs on your back and whatever else you have to carry with you on top of having to run 5 miles from here to there. I salute everyone of you

[@ivfd900]

I've been a volunteer for about a year now and I'm starting to realize how cynical people can be when it comes to any FD, payed or volunteer. But, personally it has been well worth it. When a mother thanks you for saving her baby because she couldn't it shows you what you're here for and why you do what you do.

[@benjaminjohnson824]

Thanks man I cried to see that someone still cares

[@JGunt17]

Great vid. Thank you for your time to put it together in honor of our calling to serve. - James (full-time professional firemedic)

[@brentmckay6336]

I am a volunteer firefighter and there are times I wish people would know how stressful our job is and how much of a strain it puts on our personal lives.

[@HerBirdieGirl]

AMEN! Keep up the kick ass work, we all need you out here. I have someone I met not long ago I care about a great deal that's been a firefighter for 19 years and I have such a better understanding now of your daily lives of no sleep and fatigue yet I never hear complaints about it. Stay safe out there I'm sure you've got people anxiously awaiting your safe return at the end of your shift(s).

[@MsAquamarine61]

God Bless All Fire Fighters, Volunteers, EMT Worker's. I am a Undergrad to a R.N. on medical leave for major back surgery, and in need for more surgeries, I have been very sick and laid up. My heart is with all of you, I appreciate all of you for what you do! May God Bless All Of You, God Willing You All Be Safe! +