Blue light run - red mist and distractions

In this run I tocuh on a couple of points that can cause HR to rise and distractions that can impact the drive. Self awareness is vital.... as is staying calm. Easier said than done sometimes.
#DashCam #GoPro #Bluelightrun

[@williamfence566]

I saw the use of the horn as appropriate as you had waited a few seconds with full blues and two's on . Straight after that you then had a couple of poor decisions by others which if still full of red mist could have escalated the frustration but the professionalism took over. Thank you for your work and for sharing.

[@clownfiesta8840]

Perhaps not visible to Chris but as a police response driver myself in what appears to be quite a time sensitive response in comparison to others the nonchalant manner in which the driver of the Ka was moving his hand out of the window tells me all I need to know about that individuals mindset, I believe I probably would have reacted in the same manner

[@Noodle999]

I agree the use of the horn was perfect, in the highway code definition of warning a road user of your presence. We use it as just another noise to try and get attention when the siren hasn't.

[@mLyonJE]

@@Noodle999 My thought exactly.

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

@@clownfiesta8840 Thanks and appreciate the feedback.

[@britishgang7413]

OI MATE, WOULD YA' LIKE TO JOIN THE BRI'ISH GANG?

[@mrsiborg]

5:24 Although it wasn't noted in the video the silver car did exactly the right thing by moving in to the 2nd lane. He could see you had your left indicator on and moved to give you space to get to the junction faster.

[@mydogeatspuke]

Or they were just changing lane because they wanted to overtake the van ahead? There was a truck doing the same thing ahead of them, but then they slowed down shortly after moving over, completely unnecessarily. If they'd seen the blue lights, never mind the indicator, they would have moved over much sooner, and certainly wouldn't have reduced speed in the overtaking lane after moving. It was completely pointless to do it by the time they eventually did.

[@Snakebloke]

@@mydogeatspuke No, you can see in the rear camera view shortly afterwards, that they pull back into the inside lane, after Chris turns off.

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@Snakebloke maybe because they couldn't overtake because there was another vehicle in the way? And so they moved back to the left like they're supposed to?

[@Choober65]

When I'm travelling at high speed and approaching a junction, I ALWAYS move into the far right hand lane, that way if this guy or any other EMS is joining at speed, I am not something he has to worry about navigating and I can always back off and let them undertake before moving back in.

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Thank you for another great video. It sounds like you had a difficult job to do upon arrival at your destination. The driving is only part of your expertise.

[@koreainsincere]

Love these videos and would love to be able to drive like this sometimes - with those exemptions, as I'm sure we all would! But it's what you do after the driving that blows me away. Thank you for your service, we all appreciate it immensely.

[@ynotnilknarf39]

Go on a track where it's a safe environment so you can learn and build up to driving fast but being in control. Have fun and get that itch sorted, however always take a bit of time afterwards to calm down though, people often leave a race day/track session and take it out onto public roads as they're still geed up.

[@Demun1649]

I drove an ambulance, and I saw this EVERY day. Blue lights behind, sirens behind, civilians become excited and like to compare themselves with a fully trained driver, something they will never be. I always had the thought, while driving on a run, as to how many of the vehicles overtaken had even a rudimentary First Aid course behind them, and how many actually carried a FA Kit? I am not a paramedic now, but my car has a full EM Response Kit, 2 spare hi-viz coats, two fire extinguishers, 4 litre CO2 and ditto FOAM, plus internal yellow strobes front and back, two warning triangles, strobe cats-eyes to close a lane off if needed. And the other 98% of the drivers have nothing but their mobiles to record other people's disasters.

[@SkashKItsune]

I miss the old Ambulance channel on KZbin, they were excellent until their company got into a fit about privacy, but IMO, we aren't interested in invasion of privacy, 90% of us want to watch a video of someone legally exceeding the speed limit and being entertained by the naughty drivers... the other 10% is curious about the Emergency services career and will possibly be your colleague one day

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Yup

[@commonsense31]

Yeah the Dutch channel Was so amazing! I can't believe they didn't gave him permission to continue! it never once showed any Personal information about the Patients, Colleagues, Addresses, even License plates was blurred out on all the cars. His channel was much more than just a KZbin Channel, It was more like a Public Service and had huge influence on how Drivers should respond to Emergency Vehicles on the road. The amount of viewers who commented saying that after they started following the channel, They had become so much more aware of what to do. Including myself. He even said that he had noticed a change in drivers behavior in the traffic for the better in the City!

[@kofi4927]

I was wondering what happened... I was looking for it for months 😭

[@CsharpPreza]

Yeah, that was a great channel. Apart from the dopamine that I get from watching this, it is also nice to know how to behave when an emergency vehicle is coming. I have actually used what I learned in these kinds of videos multiple times already in real situations.

[@stuartmacaulay962]

@@commonsense31 are you referring to ambuchannel 112, I just checked the channel and all but a few videos have been removed. I’m very disappointed 😢

[@AK-nb6hz]

Considering the office photocopier gets my heart rate up, I’d say you’ve done well here.. And I give it a lot more than a honk when it causes me pain in the workplace.. You did well and managed yourself as I’m sure your training instructed. Great videos, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to act around the emergency services. Stay safe and keep up the good work :)

[@recall2880]

Is the office photocopier your pet word for the naughty blonde secretary

[@utilitarian]

You say red mist but I don't think any single one of us saw red mist - we saw professionalism and cool as a cucumber but I don't doubt that in your mind a few bleeps were needed. I love this take on real blue light runs as it's a few we mere mortals very rarely see from inside the cabin.

[@blackiechan6049]

Congrats on 10k Chris! I’ll tell my kids I was here at 4K when you hit 1M!! Love how you’re giving us insights to your state of mind while driving too. These videos are super authentic, can’t wait for more!!

[@Ap-ig1ui]

Congrats on 10k man, your channel is growing so fast!

[@rawirinathan8035]

Great to see you can get frustrated and recover well. Loving the new rearview also. Great work and keep the videos coming. Watching from New Zealand.

[@chrisgale5634]

Huge admiration and thanks for you and all your colleagues.

[@edwardsp1916]

Thank you for the video Chris. I despair over some peoples ignorance of others. Since I started riding a motorbike last September I have tried to ensure my focus is solely on not being involved in an accident and not reacting to others. Your videos help.

[@ondank]

I have been riding a motorcycle for about 7 years now. One thing riding does is really amplify your awareness whilst also giving example after example of how unaware others are. That blue car that pulls out on the roundabout was case in point. You always have to focus on what will get you home safely at the end of the day despite the constant awful standard of driving on UK roads wearing you down. But whenever I watch these videos I think that EMS is on a whole new level. I don't know how they tolerate all the nonsense people put them through. I genuinely dont understand these people who can get out of the way but don't. No way I could put up with that and then arrive useful. Definitely an example to us all to be better. Ride safe brother.

[@qshed]

Ride like everyone else is out to kill you. So give them plenty of room and always have a get out plan. I love riding I love the changing smells as you ride too. A very sensory experience you don't get in a car.

[@edwardsp1916]

@@medler2110 Absolutely agree, and thank you for the channel recommendation.

[@dadamj]

Some people...I absolutely despair Thanks for sharing. It's important to see the good and the bad from your perspective.

[@spacerockerlightyears]

Ahh the inner lurking primeval brain. Best to keep it at the back of the mind, way back. However I thought the horn was an appropriate tool in dealing with the two tools in front. Yes the primeval red mist takes some getting over. Nice driving Chris.

[@davidhumphreys4516]

Nothing wrong with the people you call tools. They dont have to move at a red light. KA driver would be within his rights to report this clown doing a blue light run.

[@spacerockerlightyears]

@@davidhumphreys4516 This answer suggests you have some knowledge concerning blue light driving, please enlighten us.

[@Sellinglobs]

@@davidhumphreys4516 It wasn't a red light, and he wouldn't have even had to move over the line to create a gap. Poor driving and even poorer common decency and the ability to put others first

[@WhiteEagleTube]

Thankyou for your service Chris

[@seamushand8439]

Impressed that you have the awareness of your red mist with all the other tasks running around in your head. Greatly admire your work.

[@marcuscross8051]

Thank you for everything you do. You do a difficult job in challenging circumstances.

[@simonadams1472]

Hi Chris id just like to say thank you for posting your videos. I'm on my last day of driver training and have found your videos so helpful. Tomorrow is my assessment drive and all is looking good. Again thank you . Your posts have helped a lot.

[@MrAMBRIDGE]

Love these videos. People don’t like to talk about red mist and just how much it can change decision making. Refreshing to see you recognise and adapt your behaviour accordingly!

[@JamesGreen321]

These videos you put our are truly an incredible insight. I have great respect for people such as yourselves, I do feel though you were being harsh on yourself regarding the horn use this time. If the radio signals the incident is of high severity- and the cars in front aren't making a space for you when possible in good time (which they weren't) then you're well within the remit to use your horn. Thank you again for everything you do day in day out.

[@JD-tz9jt]

Wise words at the end there Chris, I think a lot of drivers could use that advice myself included at times. Thanks for posting the video top drive as usual..

[@keithscotson7433]

These videos are fantastic. I'm about to start my EMT training in september and comes with the four week blue light course. So this is great information to help me with my course. Thank you chris

[@jastewart843]

Well done Sir, thank you for your service!

[@joshhancill7273]

I can’t imagine how much must be going through your mind. Your concentrating on the road whilst responding on the radio and preparing yourself mentally with what your about to face when you arrive. We appreciate your work massively! Thank you for all you and your team do.

[@mrblablablabla]

Very interesting insights. You always seem so calm. Nice to know what's going on internally. Thanks for sharing.

[@emmap3658]

Thanks for the honesty in showing this video Chris, a learner here and it really helps to highlight the risks of red mist on driving 👍

[@damonstr]

Takes balls and brains to drive like that. Thanks for looking out for the rest of us.

[@paulmarshall9549]

That was fantastic drive good work this is the first one i have ever seen looking forward to see of them well done

[@samdude2956]

The amount of people who have little awareness of what is around them is eye opening. Almost every junction people carry on as if nothing different is happening. I understand the vehicle probably isn't marked but even still, people need better situational awareness. I can imagine it gets frustrating when it happens but you're professionalism is great. I can't paint everyone with the same brush as a lot of people go above and beyond to help you. The use of horn was good in my opinion as, like you said, they made little effort to move at all. Love the vids, keep it up!!

[@moosesnWoop]

Thanks man, keep up the great work and safe driving!

[@tintedsnowman]

Excellent driving and perception, well done !!!!

[@SgtRosier]

The way I combat red mist on a stressful blue light run is by thanking people who do good, hand up wave to say thanks for a driver coming towards me and pulls over or a quick 2 seconds of the hazard lights for a driver who moves out the way appropriately and helps progression. Seeing the positive of drivers more than the negative ones help.

[@recall2880]

Yeah you really want to be reaching for the hazard light switch to say thanks when you’re driving at those speeds.

[@elijahhaydes4075]

@@recall2880 You'd be suprised to know that emergency service workers also often have in vehicle radios, personal radios on their kit, siren and light control sticks, some will have in-car Mobile Data Terminals with details to read and buttons that can be pressed, police cars might have speed radars, ANPR camera technology and your main concern is them reaching to turn their hazard lights on? Believe it or not to drive at high speeds on blue lights you get highly trained - I'm sure James is more than confident in his ability to turn his hazard lights on....

[@recall2880]

@@elijahhaydes4075 They are things you have to operate and the siren is controlled by the steering wheel switch the lights are put on before they go. The hazard light switch is not in a place it should be reached for just to say thank you to another driver. You are the idiot. So do one. You know nothing

[@elijahhaydes4075]

@@recall2880 So because the person "has" to operate more advanced equipment than a push button this negates the potential distraction? I ask you, what seems more complicated? a) Switching to a different radio frequency with the center console radio b) Pressing a hazard button Unless your hand-eye coordination really sucks I think anyone could do that, let alone a trained response driver 🙄

[@recall2880]

@@elijahhaydes4075 Didn’t even bother reading that bull s. Go bother someone who cares dumbass

[@davidowen7793]

Brilliant insight into the difficulties of drivers who are oblivious of vehicles around them. After watching this and other emergency services videos I still can't believe somebody has not come up with a solution for using the radio instead of driving one handed so as to press the microphone button. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@easyspanieltraining]

Another great drive. Great obs and use of space and speed along with great mature self awareness. Hopefully your videos will educate those that have not had the advantage of high speed advanced driver training and will help them to develop more awareness while they're behind the wheel.

[@paigerosie9887]

Another great video. keep up the great work.

[@amos686]

Love these vids.

[@ollypastymuncher]

Congratulations on 10,000!

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Thanks.

[@CraigF]

I find these fascinating, I’m joining Beds on Monday and the fact I live in Hertfordshire it’s interesting to see the roads local to me and how you deal with them. Very professional 👌

[@OfficialSamuelC]

Good luck!

[@silent-.-]

Chris another good video, congratulations reaching over 10k. Your driving and awareness is second to none. A marked high performance car would let us mere mortals see you coming from miles. Keep safe.

[@paulhoulden]

I seriously respect your patience very highly, I get sick to death of idiots on the road, this video proves it, you are 1 very patient man

[@Darenbranch]

Hi Chris, just came across these videos, good to see your still ‘out there’ doing it 👍

[@viv82cx54]

I think you are very patient, show gratitude and display a outstanding knowledge and control of your vehicles and roads. Your concentration and relaxed attitude is the first thing I noticed. I have watched many of your videos which I find absolutely brilliant and informative. Some people do panic, but that lad at the roundabout just didn’t give a monkey’s. If you can’t hear the sirens or see the lights directly behind you, you shouldn’t be on the road. I appreciate the videos and your service. Thank you, keep up the outstanding work.

[@jdottdeestv8149]

Well fudge me something rotten. And people say you're all a bunch of arsses. That was some really nice driving, and this comment section is awesome. Earned a sub! Purely for the fact that you self-reflect on situations in order to perform better in the future. Got to appreciate that level of dedication. Keep educating the public and yourself - all the best. I'll be watching :)

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Really appreciate your comments, thanks very much.

[@keithhaynes8079]

Many many thanks for sharing this video , nice driving Chris please take care.

[@User-3O3]

Stunning driving.

[@stuchat11]

You only have to drive around in day to day driving to see the level of some peoples driving. So to do what you do and keep your cool is remarkable. Very skilled and immaculate driving, and then having to go and work on someone is incredible. I wish you all the best and keep safe.

[@gwnorman67]

Thanks again Chris. I had one of these. I was on call and got a call for a Priority 1 (lights and sirens) for a 2 year old going into the Children's Hospital. the plane was landing so I had to get in quick (7 minutes). tonight I had traffic on both sides of the road from a food truck event so couldn't get through in my car, had to get the pedimate (kids special harness) on whilst the plane was taxiing to the hangar and the Powerpro stretcher decided not to work. At this stage I was stressed and sweating as they were bringing the child into the building. P1 into the Children's hospital and I get a stress migraine 1/2 way into the transport, struggling to see. In the end, got the child safe, but I ended up in hospital for observation for 8 hours, pumped full of fluids. But yeah, red mist certainly contributed to my run.

[@GS540]

So insightful. thanks for sharing.

[@polopowered]

Great content. Thank you.

[@darrell190967]

as a long time driver with almost 37 years general experience I am utterly appalled at the seemingly ignorance of some drivers towards emergency vehicles...some yes fair enough will have literally nowhere to go (at least not safely), but one or two ought to be given a ticket for obstructing an emergency vehicle...big respect for your professionalism

[@weedomjolly9568]

Your a very very calm response driver, every time I watch one of your great videos I can honestly say I would have been shouting to many of a driver in each one. I’m surprised on how calm you are. Keep up the great work, we appreciate the work you and your colleges do.

[@BucksBlueLightVids]

Great video Chris!

[@gerwynrees4970]

What a fantastic driver you are. Horn blast was well needed, j wouldn't worry too much about it. Any chance of a collaboration with Ashley Neil? Would be good for you both to teach others some good road manners. Even though I live in Wales, I appreciate what your service and level of dedication. Thanks very much. 👍

[@YB210]

Collaboration with Ashley Neil is a great idea 💡 👍

[@ms-in5ub]

Awesome idea, I know Ashley would be interested.

[@seraphina985]

I agree with this suggestion, if you are not sure who Ashley is Chris they are a driving instructor based in the UK with a channel that focuses on driver education. Could definitely see the educational benefits a colab between you two could bring.

[@ynotnilknarf39]

Neil is good in some ways but makes too many errors, particularly around vulnerable road users (cyclists and pedestrians). He's a bit too eager to use the horn instead of just stopping and allowing the hazard he presents to the vulnerable parties to simply evaporate if he were able to modify his actions and reasoning/logic. This became apparent to me with inappropriate use of the horn for both a pedestrian who had walked into the road at a narrow crossing where he could have simply stopped (he was already going slowly for the bend the crossing was on) and waved the pedestrian across thus removing any threat/potential for harm completely, it also ignored that the pedestrian could have been deaf/hard of hearing. He did similar in another video with a child on a bike, his actions were the cause of what followed almost ending up with the child coming off his bike because he (the child) was scared into a situation (post the horn) to where he shouldn't have been. Neil didn't recognise, nor when pointed out to him in detail that it was entirely down to him as to why that situation unfolded and got worse instead of a simple way to deal with the matter that would have been far easier to deal with from a driver POV with less second guessing/frustration (in his voice), and importantly much safer for the child simply by holding back and not using the horn. his general understanding of cycling is poor for a supposed advanced driving instructor, yes he occasionally cycles but this means nothing in itself. He fails on road position regards cycling/cyclists at times, he doesn't grasp actual speeds (of cyclists), his mentality toward people on bikes comes out a few times, once where he casually says something out of hand in a jocular fashion to his learner. he points out supposed errors by people on bikes in a way that really does go OTT compared to same/worse errors for a motorist if he would even acknowledge. Given the non similar outcome from the two vehicle types when either err (let's say a cyclist and a car driver), the weight of what he's saying regards people on bikes is rather comical if it wasn't so loaded with bigotry. He's an inflated ego despite what he's saying to the camera, to the point where he won't ever admit he is in the wrong even when many responses to the video are disagreeing with him, explining in detail and it's patently obvious to pretty much everyone his take on things is wrong. Whilst his general thinking is about safer driving/road use in general and that's commendable, and absolutely does make excellent points for novice and experienced drivers alike, he just hasn't the capacity to hold his hand up and admit when he's wrong. That along with his error in assessing scenarios repeatedly with regards vulnerable road users, I think he isn't the person to be having any collaberation with in all honesty. he falls below what i would expect of an advanced driver.

[@janedoorgachurn7765]

​@@ynotnilknarf39 "He's an inflated ego despite what he's saying to the camera, to the point where he won't ever admit he is in the wrong" - Seems like a strange thing to to say when you're commenting that on a video where he's specifically stating he was in the wrong? Doesn't make sense in the slightest. You clearly don't like the guy for some reason, as that is a personal comment rather than being based on reality/fact.

[@the-tortuga-man]

Totally agree the use of the horn was perfectly justified and appropriate. Do t be too harsh on yourself, but it’s excellent that you have the self awareness to know when the red-mist could start rising. Professional as always, keep it up.

[@NightlinerSGS]

I'm not an EMS, but when I'm confronted with a stressful situation while driving (e.g. idiots not using their mirrors on the Autobahn >_

[@busukevm8288]

I’ve been thinking of law enforcement work states side, and these have been helpful in showing the variability that affects emergency vehicle response

[@paulrattray8121]

Love your professionalism. Could you do a video explaining how you expect other drivers to react please? Some countries have different training for basic driving skills.

[@chrismasters2521]

That horn was fully justified - your restraint is immense... I would have been losing my shit LONG before you even got to that intersection

[@losmeets98]

2:28 even after they notice you, you can tell by their slow arm movements that both drivers were taking their sweet time to move.... the honk was more than deserved!

[@petertwinn786]

Good to see the silver car move over to lane two so you could make better progress to the exit. The most intelligent reaction you got in that video.

[@fezza6853]

Another great vid still amazes me the bad driving of some folk maybe should think it maybe their loved one you are trying to get to stay safe

[@ianspeare539]

Love this footage. I'm amazed how many people don't react until you're on their wheel. Also like things like positioning e.g. when the van was sat in the outside lane, you moved over to the middle, I assume so that you thought he might see better

[@alexjones8382]

This is the most self aware man on the internet.

[@ryanyoung7170]

Great video makes us all better drivers!! I would like the camera view as you had it tho back on you, like to see where you’re looking at roundabouts junctions etc

[@Jonas-kr3on]

Cant believe he is so humble about using his car horn for extra encouragement 😂 We use an air pressured horn that is 3 times as loud as the normal siren and our car horn for extra encouragement everytime we respond 😂

[@omardude39]

For what it's worth I thought the use of the horn at 2:33 in conjunction with the siren was completely warranted. Those drivers clearly disregarded all the warning signals and they had plenty of chance to notice your approach, so they needed to hear all you have. It was proportionate, not excessive.

[@BenTinsley95]

This is some of the best and most exhilarating driving I've seen on four wheels. I plan to become a doctor and then hopefully become a critical care paramedic or MERIT doctor further down the line because there's nothing like knowing you're the best person to save someone's life and in those situations I feel like the red mist can be forgiven ☺

[@TimmyTonk]

Great piece of driving skill Chris. I definitely think the horn is justified when other road users are not paying the right amount of due care and attention. Those people definitely infuriate anyone. You did well to keep your cool and get back to focusing on the job at hand preparing your self for what you were attending.

[@ckmiftekhar8129]

Great video Chris

[@timschols4834]

Outstanding driving once again Chris. Neither driver at the roundabout was responding appropriately to the approach of sirens from behind. Understandable since you appear to be in an unmarked car with temporary light "bar", they wouldn't immediately notice. Use of the horn seems wholly appropriate and necessary in the situation. As others said, well managed through the next part of the drive to re-focus on the task at hand: getting to the scene safely and as quickly as possible, in that order.

[@Adam20231]

This had the feel of a child involved call. I could sense the extra urgency through video! Nicely managed. The horn usage felt justified to me. They weren’t even attempting to move….

[@pinefreshflash7881]

You can’t expect everyone to respond as quickly as you’d like.. some not so confident drivers freeze when they hear sirens right up their arse.. sometimes you have to give them half a second to decide what’s best to do and where to move to

[@TheBasicBiker]

The rear facing roof cam is a great addition!!

[@user-fh1ey2js2z]

Thanks for an interesting insight. This needs a very different level of skill, training and confidence shown here. I have a friend who had been an HGV, joined police and tried out for this. He told me he failed as the stress at high speed affected his judgement.

[@will4may175]

So glad you guys are a thing, that was a long run even for a quick car so can imagine how long an ambulance would take, and time is everything. Annoying when folk don't move or check mirrors as they'll be the ones wanting a quick response if it was them at the other end.

[@samuelcarter7694]

I'm some how amazed yet not surprise at so many drivers lack of awareness on the roads.

[@Bralo20]

Seemed that this call was more urgent compared to the others, the speed was IMHO quite a bit higher. But the honking at the Ford Ka was more than warranted, sometimes it's unbelievable what people do (or not do) when they see a priority vehicle. Well done.

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Hi, good observation and agreed, the reflection about the red mist and distractions were all part of the fact it was a serious job that I was going to arrive first at and so I was also probably more 'progressive' because of that.

[@artie2070]

Great upload - its incredible how poorly some drivers react.

[@harrysmith5353]

Just because some one is in a heightened state of driving doesn't mean that everyone is . I thought the whole reason for these videos was to educate . How do you know the person in the car was not a new driver? A nervous one who didnt no what to do for the best .

[@bl1398]

Also reacting too fast, like panicking and swinging the car into the curb is dangerous

[@bp19870]

Jesus! That mercedes at the end of the video seemed so close, but yet dash-cams have the distortion effect, so probably not. Great driving as always.

[@AF-qd9bk]

Love the grunt

[@dancharles6942]

I'm currently a second year student Paramedic and love your videos. Although I don't drive the ambulances quite yet, your professionalism (and more importantly, you're explanations) really helps me understand what will be required of my when the time comes. Side note, I think the main video may have been a tad underexposed (as the top right picture-in-picture was a good exposure). Just a thought. Love the videos! :-)

[@tinyrodent2821]

Such great content. I'm glad to see that some of the NHS budget is spent on providing you with such beasts to get to the scene.

[@Oi....]

Excellent driving, I always take the attitude I might know the person you're trying to help so I get out of the way...

[@runarandersen878]

Must be a challenge sometimes, when you know every second count, to not do a dangerous decision in a split second. Even as a normal driver I have made bad decisions in traffic just to save a few seconds and all the hurry was my couch… I almost can’t imagine when there is life to save. I guess training is the answer, and knowledge and experience.

[@DarrenBoss1984]

As an HGV driver I get the red mist descend sometimes because of other road users' behaviors and then I notice my thoughts descend into bad choices. My work isn't life or death like yours is where every second counts. And yes, I agree that the usage of the horn was needed. Some people are really in their own worlds even when blue lights and blaring sirens come up behind them and need encouragement.s

[@dannbarra11]

you did good mate, did notice that a lot more drivers in that video were way less compliant than previous videos

[@stevedudeney8562]

16 out of 31 years in the fire service as a senior officer responding in a car. I feel your pain. I was in London and often had to respond of an evening & weekend from the Eastern Suburbs into Central London. Had to just accept a lot of people did not/would not acknowledge me being there. After a while, I (mostly) lived with it, I came out unscathed apart from a Wing Mirror vs an unhelpful Bus on the night of the London Bridge attacks. Keep safe. ;-)

[@legoseller4496]

As everyone else says, the only appropriate use of the horn is to alert other road users to your presence, as was the case in this video. When a professional is behind the wheel, watching vids at these speeds becomes weirdly relaxing.

[@alanshelly7068]

Very good driving buddy from Alan Shelley in Lowestoft

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Early on in the video you had a white VW Caddy van whose driver didn’t respond as quickly as you might have liked, it had an early opportunity to respond but somehow missed the small window which seemed to start the red mist but in reality to my mind, the driver kept you moving & you didn’t lose much momentum. Had the driver panicked & made a clumsy attempt to let you pass you would have been compromised by the lack of vision around the bend. It certainly wasn’t the best response i’ve seen to an ERV on blues but not the worst, those came later ! Personally when driving I consider the road layout when an emergency vehicle is behind & i will speed up if need be until i see an area to move over in to, just to keep the ERV behind moving at a good speed.

[@Badger-w8u]

In may eyes that was a brilliant drive . Even in every day traffic drivers need their wits about them with others around . You really have to let yourself be know about .

[@seankearney6915]

I am always amazed when they put a large amount of steering lock on (like the KA at the roundabout, which still had another few feet to go to the give way line even after he moved) and move the front of the car in but don't travel forward enough to bring the back end in. I live near a hospital so regularly see people do it to ambulances.

[@KinderOG]

No red mist at all, proportionate and justified. Seems like a P1/CAT 1 deployment - was this the case Chris? Great work.

[@recall2880]

No It’s a 99er with a flake and red sauce

[@jdottdeestv8149]

@@recall2880 Forgot the sprinkles mate.

[@fang_xianfu]

Chris is an advanced paramedic practitioner / manager so the fact he's going out to it at all, and the constant radio updates, are a pretty good indication that it was.

[@pablo123b]

Been there re the horn and people choosing just to sit there when there is plenty of room, completely agree it gets the HR up and knowing to calm down asap is key...a good drive and take care! bull horn is always a good horn in my opinion

[@Selfbuiltcampers.]

I am a blue light driver, its amazing how many people don't move out your way or just Ignore you . But love the large horn and whale sound from mine

[@Demun1649]

Blue car was a big problem, easily sorted with an RPG launcher in the grill. Wouldn't do it again. White van was not going to slow down or pull in, white flatbed did a great job, and saw the solution very quickly. Dark car pulled in to the left kerb, while still indicating right! England MUST grow up and incorporate driving with EMR vehicles around them. Don't pass that section, don't get a licence.

[@pacmanseven2544]

Love your videos and I hate to give any kind of negative feedback, but steering The vehicle is more important then starting the siren @5:32 and if you miss press the siren just before you need to Steer the vehicle then just continue slower straighten up the vehicle after the turn and then deal with the siren. I understand why you put “red mist” in the title. Too fast over-crest immediately into small roundabout at @5:40 other then that a good drive. Just my opinion but feedback is better then no feedback at all. Keep up the good work.

[@andyowens5494]

At least the van driver at 4:25 was paying attention; well out of the way in advance of your arrival. If using the horn is the extent of your red mist, then I'd say thats pretty disciplined driving. Nice.

[@Krislights1]

Loving the work! 5 mins 23 in, it pays to say thank you! Overhanging trees and cyclists 🚴‍♂️ in shadows.. Red mist.. quite! Don’t do it. The little ones are now of driving age.. here we go! I want a car for Christmas...😜🙃

[@mcgherkinstudios]

Good drive, red mist well managed. Keep 'em coming! If you do have time to do a non-emergency video, It'd be interesting to see how the siren is controlled using the horn. I get that pressing it once changes the tone, but does the double-beep come from you pressing it twice or from the siren doing it?

[@Sam-gn2dg]

The siren is controlled by pressing the horn - a single press to change the tone and a double press to turn it off. The reason you hear the beeps is because the normal horn doesn't get disabled when the siren is on, it's not the siren making the horn sounds.

[@OfficialSamuelC]

@@Sam-gn2dg ^ This is correct.’ The horn sounds just goes off briefly every time you go to change the siren. You’ll hear it in most emergency vehicles here in the UK, no matter which tone you’re changing to.

[@ynotnilknarf39]

@@Sam-gn2dg thanks for that, I've long wondered why the a single short horn sounded so frequently at times on these types of vehicles.

[@callumbrooks99]

It is rather scary the lack of observation road users have... Hats off for staying calm and collective