Brush Engine 20 - Fleet Friday

On this Fleet Friday Engineer Todd Bramer gives us a detailed tour of Brush Engine 20, stationed in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Brush Engine 20 is a 2020 Freightliner / BME 4x4 with a 500 gallon water tank and 20 gallon class A foam tank. This vehicle may respond to vegetation fires across South Metro's district and anywhere in the country through an agreement with the United States Forest Service.

[@brentbedsaul4259]

I really think you should add a ride along series where you just pick a random station and shift to spend the day with like the day in the life videos but just running calls and stuff that would be awesome

[@QemeH]

I think a lot of the Battalion Chief cars and certainly the PIO cars are fitted with dash cams 24/7 and the more interesting calls are displayed in the PIO vlog regularly. I don't know how interesting it would be to see a ladder respond to 4 medicals, 2 false alarms, 1 dumpster fire and 1 minor car crash with no injuries...

[@theone-gk4cm]

YESSSS PLEASE

[@JackR_TV]

@@QemeH lol, love that description, wish my department had that many calls per day. Some days we get no calls, usually we get 1 or 2, and maybe if we're lucky we'll get 5 or so.

[@QemeH]

@@JackR_TV Well, the main factor in how busy a station is turns out to be population density. Because the meassure for how many stations there are is usually area and the meassure for how many calls you get is usually population. So the more population you have per area the busier your stations will be. Also, it is a worldwide trend (given that the country in question does fire fighting and EMS by the same agency) that way over 80%, in most areas even above 90%, of calls are medical or "medical-adjacent" (e.g. a helpless person, social problems, etc.). I even work for an EMS provider that is not a fire departement and the fire fighting in my area is purely voluntary. So to put this into perspective: Our medic unit runs about 7 to 12 calls in any 24-hour-period, while the fire apparatus doesn't run that in a month.

[@JackR_TV]

@@QemeH yeah, I'm a volunteer, my department has a little sliver of area between 2 big cities. So our area is small, only like 17-20 square miles, but most is residential.

[@judsonphenicie1397]

This is probably my favorite fleet Friday yet, except for the Snow Rig. Awesome truck. And the Engineer did a great job showing it off and explaining all its equipment and capabilities!

[@toddbramer5864]

Thanks Judson.

[@kimspuhler6439]

Friendly game of find the secret visitor :)

[@aidanable9777]

"cause you can probably fit about a couple bodies in here" - smfr engineer 2021

[@KkidzZ.]

My question is who was in the gorilla suit 7:38

[@the_bearded_firefighter5160]

As a member of the forest service gotta say kinda jealous everything is brand new on this engine all the tools and hoses and drip torches lol. I swear we're 20 years behind all the municipal wildland folks lol.

[@Badbhoys]

Thank you for you service love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@hosedragger-204]

Good old Uncle Sam am I right?

[@the_bearded_firefighter5160]

@@hosedragger-204 lol Uncle Sam or politics usually the reason behind it

[@morgangilliland5839]

As a contract fire fighter this is pretty much alien to me

[@robtman9199]

What a beautiful rig, has just about everything most front line units have. Well done, great tour. Stay safe.

[@toddbramer5864]

Thanks Rob

[@logane.8029]

Love the background @7:36 you are funny people.

[@luciachlys5041]

Just saw it, they got a good sense of humour

[@joshw1687]

Lmao that had to be set up by the station 😂

[@BuildItBricks]

I can’t wait! And it’s the new stations brush!

[@marknelson2846]

These Fleet Fridays are so cool...extremely informative and well done. Super job! Thanks!

[@toddbramer5864]

Thank you Mark

[@gr33nshoes]

This is a very nice multi purpose setup brush engine! Congrats to the new engine and stay safe!

[@buzman1985]

So cool that retirees are doing these! You guys are great!

[@Maxmov]

Love those BME rigs. Representing Boise well!

[@airsearch1]

I'm really impressed with your equipment. I've never seen a brush truck that size and that well equipped before.

[@71Gilligan]

Interesting, a lot of good ideas and expirience on this rig. Greetings from Germany.

[@schnemannfilms]

Looking good!👌

[@devinloftis7047]

Very cool! Keep up the great work!

[@brandonmccaw6957]

Cool truck!! Very informative

[@METHATONEGUY1]

Nice rig SMFR! Extremely well organized! And great descriptions chauffer!

[@toddbramer5864]

Thank you.

[@3catfirephotography374]

Omg I am so excited!

[@Parker_26]

That truck is awesome!

[@joshw1687]

Sharp rig and good use of space all around

[@Pepsilover1444]

I’m at a wedding and I’m bored thanks for curing my boredom

[@f0rumrr]

Damn that little rig sure carries a lot of shot.

[@jonwilliams9228]

I was passed by this rig and another SM brush rig in rawlins wyoming today. I work for Wydot and was repairing the road. It is a very nice looking rig up close

[@toddbramer5864]

Great observation. We were headed to the Beckwourth Complex Fire north west of Reno. We're here now. Starting our 14 day assignment tomorrow. Thanks for taking care of our roads👍

[@jonwilliams9228]

@@toddbramer5864 you all stay safe out there.

[@jpope537]

YESS!! FLEET FRIDAY!!

[@jpope537]

First

[@AshleyLarkin]

Can’t wait to watch this one. I do have a question though. How does one go about getting a Patch? I’d love to start my collection off with such an Amazing Department.

[@jarodunderberg8399]

We use a retired Hose tender that was refitted. Truck is a 1985 International. She’s a bute but you guys have so much better

[@hockeyfan-yi1qc]

MDT means mobile data terminal correct?

[@ericbourgeois2092]

Yes

[@Inklebonker1]

US Forest Service guy here. Nice setup. Annoyed my engine doeant carry a pounder. Yet.

[@kafeelahmed6439]

Itd be cool to do a fleet friday on one of your spare rigs

[@HH-fl5xn]

Can’t wait My ideal station setup is An Engine, Medic, Brush Engine, Water Tender, and a battalion Chief. WHATS YOURS ?

[@max.har16]

Engine, ladder, rescue, ambulance or 2, utility truck, battalion, ems chase car and if needed brush, water rescue, tender, etc

[@natesiebert2840]

Engine, truck, heavy rescue, medic, safety or bc

[@zachwhite6569]

Engine 2 medics squad/hazmat and battalion

[@Henry-uv2gq]

Engine, battalion chief, medic, heavy rescue/dive rescue team, squad

[@3catfirephotography374]

Technical rescue truck, Tower truck, two engines, A medic unit and any type of chief officer

[@hanksamuelson]

"Here is our Mark 3 Portable Pump. if you're familiar with these, they are challenging at times".... *eye twitches*

[@ericajackson4809]

Hi I am a big fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (from my 7 year old son)

[@windy0413]

Can we get a fleet friday of the engine 20??

[@Firestang89]

Great looking truck. What is the difference in flow capacity between the auxiliary pump and the main pump?

[@toddbramer5864]

The main pump is 750 down rated to 500 gpm. The aux pump is 185.

[@centralnewyorkresponses7887]

17:41 Indian guns! They’re still used here in my dads department. Very rare nowadays

[@zandergourley6089]

every federal wildland crew has these

[@duck_rifle5879]

I remember my boy scout camp had several stations on the property with two of the old galvanized Indians each. They were fastened to a board like a trailhead bulletin board with a small roof. It was a very cool place.

[@Chris-xc5lg]

Hands down my favorite Fleet Friday to date!!!! Such a sweet brush rig. Did Sta 20 get there new engine yet and will it be on Fleet Friday at some point?

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

The new engine was placed in service in April i believe and they might do a fleey Friday on it in the future

[@leehart9055]

Good afternoon. I enjoyd this video, keep up the fleet friday video's. Now did I miss it, how big is the main pump. Thank you, be safe and have a good day.

[@toddbramer5864]

It’s a 500 gpm pump.

[@bigjoel3599]

I know that the brush trucks are used primarily for brush/wild fires but do you or can you use them for structure fire response especially during the winter with the high snow amounts?

[@kimspuhler6439]

Yes, we can and have utilized them during snow storms.

[@bigjoel3599]

@@kimspuhler6439 Cool nice to know thanks

[@coledunbar9930]

What GPM pump? I like the way the apparatus is setup good use of all the space.

[@toddbramer5864]

Sorry. Correction on this. It's 750 down rated to 500 gpm. The aux pump is 185.

[@angelonotsinneh8710]

Any more fleet Friday or station Saturday

[@nickmichalski5743]

Why don’t I see a single comment about the gorilla at 7:36?

[@TOPWOP999]

I see a samsquanch! Hahaha awesome !

[@wallochdm1]

Butch M2. Nice!

[@jonimiller4065]

Lol Bigfoot in background

[@CalebS1_]

No ones gonna talk about what happend at 7:35

[@joukau04]

8:40 that pump looks really small. I get that trucks have limited space, but our department has noticably bigger portable pumps. What's the gpm on those?

[@Spitfire8520]

It will flow 78 gpm (295 LPM) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) and 38 gpm (144 LPM) @ 250 psi (17.2 bar). There are datasheets for the Waterax Mark-3 pump online for the exact specifications.

[@toddbramer5864]

The Mark 3 is intended for use as a high pressure pump capable of up to 380 psi. Important for long hose lays and elevation gains.

[@stud88100]

Great video. How is Connor doing?

[@that_weirdguy_who_playsbas1567]

Are all four of South Metros type 3 Engines deployable or is it only certain ones?

[@Spitfire8520]

SMFR currently only deploys one Type 3 engine with Brush Engine 20 being the primary unit deployed. The rest of the Type 3s are not listed for deployment and are kept in district for local response and major incidents in Colorado that have an immediate need for resources.

[@ronaldgibson1274]

Can you do a fleet Friday on Engine 38?

[@umpireoba]

9:06 has there been a Fleet Friday on that ram in the background?

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

There has not been one specifically on that type of unit, it is Wildland 20 which used to be Wildland 18 which was slightly shown in the Station Saturday for Station 18

[@djtobygaming]

Does the Wildlands truck ever get drafted (pun intended) as a draft or tanker truck in district?

[@toddbramer5864]

No. The type 3's carry 500 gallons compared to 3000 gallons with the tenders.

[@clutchcranberry4898]

Will there ever be a fleet Friday for a tiller truck ?

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

There is no Tiller in South Metros department as there is no need for it but it they get one in the future they will definetly do one on it.

[@northwesttravels7234]

Be good to have some pop-up rails on top to keep from falling off.

[@buzman1985]

COOL TYPE III

[@codycollins5462]

Do a fleet Friday of collapse 1

[@jolson3x]

this.

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

SMFR does not have a Collapse 1 but has Collapse 45 which will be featured in a Fleet Friday in the future.

[@codycollins5462]

Thanks I just couldn’t remember what unit number it was I would like to see it and I watch most of Eric’s and Conner’s pio video and support your fire department on Minecraft even made a Minecraft banner with your fire department patch on it and it look similar to your guy’s patch I’ll send to your Twitter page of it show you guys

[@SteeliDan]

Mr Bramer what watch are you wearing?

[@toddbramer5864]

Withings Sport👍

[@SteeliDan]

@@toddbramer5864 thank you sir. Beautiful rig. Stay safe out there.

[@toddbramer5864]

Thank you for tuning in. Take care Ian.

[@gavinvelicevic1907]

Do a fleet Friday on that ram by station 20 next to the pio car

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

They might do it on that rig or one of the other Wildland supervisor vehicles and it was briefly shown in the station Saturday for Station 18

[@ericajackson4809]

I dress like yall. You are my role model (from my 7 year old son Erick)

[@hidude7793]

lmao the monkey. When will we see the fleet friday on that ram in the background at 9:14?

[@Denver645]

Brand new truck and already rust in the ladder compartment

[@TR4MAINEE]

When's fleet Friday engine 20

[@TR4MAINEE]

@daniel gaming official channel ok

[@albertomadeirajr7824]

I think engine 20 it's already shown

[@albertomadeirajr7824]

Look it up on KZbin. I'm not 100% sure but I thought it was already shown.

[@TR4MAINEE]

@@albertomadeirajr7824 it's not it's fleet Friday engine 19 and brush

[@albertomadeirajr7824]

I thought they showed it at the fleet headquarters one time they were installing equipment on engine 20 that's why I thought that was part of it.

[@carpfizz5914]

Can you guys make fleet Friday of tiller truck

[@Spitfire8520]

Unfortunately, SMFR does not have any tiller trucks that they can do a Fleet Friday on. Maybe in the future!

[@carpfizz5914]

@@Spitfire8520 oh ok thanks for telling me

[@arbigdog73]

You'd think a Fire Dept would know the proper color for a Diesel can.

[@ian-w-mtb_5518]

7:36 what the heck is in the background

[@TheChubbyKid]

Someone is monkeying around.

[@treasurevalleyfirebuff8930]

Love it, but it’s Boise not boize many people from out of the area say it like that

[@max.har16]

yay

[@treasurevalleyfirebuff8930]

It’s Boise no boize I’m from there a god how many people say that

[@pc6400]

Just FYI....Boise, ID is pronounced Boy-see not Boy-zee. Lol!!!

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

My saying, and I am 16 saying this… you can’t ever have to much equipment… especially when it comes to emergencies. I have a first aid kit with a TON of fire aid gear that can be split into smaller kits plus a resupply kit and a few draws for for a resupply refill kit and that’s for my whole family. I even have a ready to go emergency kit with everything I need besides food and water all stored in half of my room closet.

[@1105firephotography]

now who is in that gorilla costume back there? 7:34

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

You mean the upright bison? ;-)

[@1105firephotography]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO haha!

[@aidenpost7448]

More updates on Conner PLS!

[@willlewis8340]

when SMFR is deployed to forest fires , etc out of state why do not ask the airforce to transport your teams to the state that is requesting your help with you bush trucks ?

[@kimspuhler6439]

For both logistical and financial reasons. It is more cost-effective to deploy directly from stations to incidents and many times crews get rerouted to other incidents as needs arise.

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

I can make a guess, the president and one or both state governors would need to requests and declare a state of emergency, it’s also cheaper to drive right through and stay at one or two hotels.

[@Spitfire8520]

@@EricWhiteTheGamer Interagency resources do not need a declaration of emergency. Any agency can make a request through their assigned Interagency Dispatch Center to access federal resources which includes air and interstate resources. The Interagency Dispatch Center will then take care of the overhead of sourcing resources to respond from across the nation based on what they have listed as available. As an example, SMFR lists one Type 3 and one Type 6 engine that can be deployed nationally.

[@robert-73]

MRE = meals ready to Excreted

[@kelsokid18]

Three lies for the price of one….it’s not a meal, it’s not ready, and it’s not edible!

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

Can you give me a shout out

[@ourmilotin2819]

No

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

Our Milo Tin noone asked you

[@ourmilotin2819]

@@emergencyresponsevideosand4423 you won’t get a shout out from them, unless your a buff in there area

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

Our Milo Tin how do you know

[@ourmilotin2819]

@@emergencyresponsevideosand4423 cause if you pay enough attention, they have never given shout outs, but they use a bit of footage captured by fire buffs and they credit them for it. In a POI vlog on a training exercise, Eric explicitly said that fire buffs had more videos and footage of the exercised and linked a few in the description.

[@apexnoob1955]

I don't really like MRE's