*DOUBLE MASSIVE RV FIRE* - LAFD Engine 17 & Engine 25 (Boyle Heights)

[@YP3CA]

"Meth Lab 1 to Meth Lab 2, what's that smell?" - Dammit we're both on fire.

[@perisher1976]

didn't Walter White cook meth in them?

[@michaelacookePDX]

Deck guns are under utilized. Nice work.

[@roguemodel]

only if you have a hydrant, will suck a tank dry in a minute

[@billmcentire9923]

Pull up to the fire. Tank to pump and deck gun it with the water carried on the pump while the next pump in lays a line from the plug.

[@CyclingSasquatch]

If emptying the tank with the deck gun won't put the fire out, emptying it with a handline won't either.

[@Steve-tj9on]

@@CyclingSasquatch seems like it was a 2 prong attack with both gun and handline.

[@RLTtizME]

So is your brain.

[@ArchTeryx00]

This was a clear-cut case for using a master stream. This wasn't just a car fire; this was the equivalent of a couple of small semi trucks going up with multiple exposures. Good for the LAFD for busting out the deck gun here - it knocked the fire down in under a minute.

[@virgilhilts3924]

I'm sure they were eagerly awaiting your approval 🙄

[@ArchTeryx00]

@@virgilhilts3924 Better complements than brickbats of the typical KZbin commenter.

[@justinsnyder3999]

That's a fantastic engineer. Got a water sorce, got them line stretched, got deck gun to kick ass. Well done!

[@Backnine907]

Deck Gun Danny, saved the day!

[@davidlenzi3551]

DGD good handle

[@ajaybhagwani8155]

DeckGunDanny,savedtheday!

[@MD21037]

Awesome use of the deck gun; a very underutilized piece of equipment.

[@smokechecktim7430]

My first thought was this is a perfect spot for the deck gun/water cannon /deluge gun/monitor. You can pick the name

[@robertwitkowski1650]

I agree, putting the kid on the deck gun was quite effective. I'm no fireman. Nice work from the camera man too.

[@slackjawedyokel1]

@@smokechecktim7430 you forgot "Stang"

[@carsonkelly2123]

Engineer had a supply coming, should have utilized the wagon battery a lot sooner. Managing his tank water before hand lines were open. Captain on wagon battery, firefighter on hydrant, other firefighter on hand line and engineer at panel. Additional companies are arriving. Exposers are a concern as well as power lines.

[@ffjsb]

Took WAY too long to use it, should've been the FIRST thing they did.

[@w-peter]

german retired lieutenant is watching this video in the philippines. respect guys. that looks very professional and it looks like you really enjoy your job. stay safe. 🎩🎩🎩

[@Holyorderofkeith_053]

Doesn’t fell nice to live on a planet where every city and town and state has a fire department god bless everyone that works for the fire departments

[@Saeglopur89]

Philippines? Weren't you escaping to Argentina?

[@xr6lad]

@@Saeglopur89yes but the brides come cheaper and younger in the Philippines I’m guessing (I’ve known a few Germans over the years 🤣). Plus the trade in market is good and you can get a new model every few years.

[@therealcomment1811]

Why does it take so long before they start spraying water?

[@David-zo4ks]

One minute from parking brake to water aint so bad

[@aportman58]

Great move on using deckgun on this fire! You could hear propane releases occurring on propane tanks! Great job LAFD!!!

[@SuperPirate100]

Suspicious looking fire, nice work with the roof mounted monitor

[@trvman1]

How said watching two 1/2 million dollar homes in CA go up in flames :)

[@sanddabz5635]

@@trvman1 😭👍🙃🤣.........truth!.....lol

[@nickeustace9495]

@@trvman1 Half mil? More like $20k

[@BluegrassFilmsKY]

That's what I was thinking. I can't figure out how it spread from one RV to the second naturally without burning the front of the other first.

[@57Jimmy]

Someone in the neighbourhood probably got tired of seeing these parking on their street is my guess.🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davebarringer2125]

Engineer saved the day with that deck gun. Great stream placement....

[@randomized4266]

is it hard to get the steam correct

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

Try to keep the camera pointed and don't fiddle with the zoom constantly.

[@leephillips2837]

For those saying this is a good job, maybe for a volunteer department. This is one of the most professional FD's in the US and it took them just over 2 minutes to put water on the fire. It's amazing it didn't spread further. great filming as always.

[@kylevanheerden8784]

i was thinking the same thing

[@bertblue9683]

Amen brother. I was expecting speed, efficiency, team work and it was painful to watch.

[@Ramranch03]

Bet you're a volley who gets their rocks off on any chance to dump on a career dept. Looks like they had pressure issues in the first few min. Also the response time alone for these type of calls blows volleys out of the water so there's that. They'd still be in their pickup with blue lights on pulling out of their driveway when these guys are pulling a line.

[@CaptainRon13]

Nick you’re wrong. First line should have been placed between the RV’s and the structure. They should have used the tank water, saving time, while the supply line was established. Nice job by the engineer placing the deck gun in operation. And that comes from 33 years of experience.

[@Ramranch03]

@@CaptainRon13 what does that have anything to do with what I said or the fact that it appeared there was pressure issues? nothing that's what.

[@chrisreed3435]

Mad respect for LAFD, as they are an aggressive and impressive department. That said, seemed a little lackluster. Seemed pump pressures were low, not a ton of hustle. Know they were just RV's....

[@Bloodshed_Silence]

Props to that officer helping pull the hose!

[@RamboJohnJ]

Handled by only 2 Engines. 👍🏻👍🏻 Well done. if this was FDNY, they’d have 4 Battalions, 13 Engines, 5 Rescues and a few Ladders with a whole bunch of guys standing around not doing much.

[@Brian767-]

Really just one engine. And one guy on top of that engine

[@ronaldhamblin4615]

That young lad on the roof cannon did a great job on his own respect to them all

[@900KING2]

Spent some time living in a Transit Van and for those asking how they both caught fire....my guess is they were sharing 1 or more extension cords and that spread from 1 the other. I've seen quite a few people's homes(rv's) go up like this and it's said. Usually from a faulty heater or wiring that's old. They burn so fast that even if FD gets on scene within 2 mins the RV is gone

[@kaydee9583]

Or the wing blowing sparks from back RV to front RV

[@MikeW80]

Or cooking drugs.

[@daryllect6659]

@@kaydee9583 Yeah, that "wing" can be treacherous...

[@kaydee9583]

@@daryllect6659 LOL wind

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Or an enemy of both.

[@Brian767-]

To the guy on top of truck who about had it all put out before the other ones found their gear. Great job!

[@tonybachler2272]

WHERE Did those Fireman Get there training From ... ONE WATER TRUCK . I can't Believe It...

[@CA2CAoutdoors]

A fire hydrant?

[@joegaito702]

The paramedics and firemen deserve a lot of credit your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks to everyone who responds keep them safe out there job well done you should be proud love and appreciate you guys thanks good catch as usual appreciate you guys thanks ! Joe

[@tonyautoworkx]

I dunno. If they stayed back at the station, it would have made no difference. The fire peaked already. They just coming along all bells and whistles and bling-bling to douse a fire thats already started to recede.

[@rielpierre3495]

​@@tonyautoworkxlll

[@tavadinaxucari8628]

are they firemen? I thought they were tourists😂

[@rp1645]

Thank you my Fire Buff Friend. Great shots at pre Arrival. The hand line ( Protect the exposure) then Deck gun. Great work by LA's finest. One Engine took control and contained it as Back up arrived.

[@DaleDix]

Yes I agree that it was a good idea for the first engine not to wait for the second one before starting to put the fire out.

[@mrdan2898]

Note to self, never purchase this RV brand! Also congrats to not using a clickbait thumbnail. Your a 1 of 100 hero here, which is a 100% hero. 😁👍 I never expected to see two RV's fully engulfed! Cool vid!

[@mrdan2898]

@fladave99 Oh yeah! 🔥

[@sabbathfan1969]

Excellent catch 😀👍👍 Thanks for the video & the channel!!!! Keep up the good work!!! Good job LAFD 🚒🏬

[@Bill-sp8kb]

Young Man on the water cannon nailed it!!👍💯

[@peter-fuppe-fuchs]

That deck gun did an easy job on those "rv's" nice catch n great job of the guys at the pipes

[@brandonmeans8351]

Can anyone advise what engine 25 was doing upon arrival hooking a 5" line into 17? Was 17 going to pump to 25? Wouldn't 25 want to secure their own water source/hydrant?

[@MrBNARick]

I'm sure the taxpayers that live on that street where freeloaders hang out in dilapidated RV's are just heartbroken to have witnessed this tragedy. The audacity to have the slide slid open on the traffic side is the ultimate sense of entitlement.

[@derrickharvey295]

must be nice to have a comfortable home in a "respectable" neighbourhood....have some compassion

[@jasongrisdale3084]

​@@derrickharvey295yes it is nice to have my own home in a great neighborhood and no I do not have compassion for anyone...you reap what u sow...u want something u earn it,no handouts...got hooked on drugs and lost everything...sucks to be u,not my problem to worry about...go give them your money

[@superstarjohnnyecko]

God forbid they have 4 extra feet of space while probably in the worst position of their life... Have some compassion!

[@sbrave]

Yup, free electricity and parking, we get to pay for. Btw, these don't look like 1970's campers.

[@Demiurg_D]

@@derrickharvey295 Бог подаст...

[@johnnylogan22]

A great way to “monitor“ the situation 👍

[@kevinjones1993]

Just one question why did it take that crew so long to deploy the pre-connect

[@kevinanderson2856]

I don't understand why they use a solid stream...high velocity fog is much more effective

[@timlewis5096]

I always thought that when the fire fighters arrived at a fire they were ready to go straight away but these videos say something else!!! I have implemented a full sprinkler system for my house because to do not believe the fire brigade could arrive in timer to make a difference.

[@nomad5952]

It's great when we all come together to help no matter what your job is. That's what makes us Americans. 👍

[@fredjohnson9833]

LA isn't a Volunteer Force. These guys are all professional firefighters by trade

[@AnastaziaValvaine]

you don't have to wave the flag patriotically just because professional fire brigades are doing their job....

[@Jimmythefish577]

@@AnastaziaValvaine he’s talking about the cops helping to move supply lines at one point.

[@derrickharvey295]

has nothing to do with "americans", its called human decency and a moral attitude

[@SkyGod1964]

Arggghghhhhh....puke

[@djjamar]

Thank you LAFD. Dealing burning RV and motorhomes on inner city streets. It was never like this when i was a kid. What happed to my city

[@plateshutoverlock]

Free marketbots decided to jack housing prices to insane levels, then Covid and the war in Ukraine hit. And nothing was done about item 1 and we are now complaining about the situation that we were too lazy to prevent and the result.

[@keithallen3119]

To the rest of us in the country its very obvious what happened to your city. Like every other major dem city. Yet the citizens keep voting the same way? Keep believing, I'm sure it will get better, right? Look at Baltimore for that answer. Makes no sense.

[@sbrave]

Yup, keep voting for the woke Left. Gavin Newsome loves ppl living like this, until a Chinee dictator comes to visit, then he pushes them all somewhere else for a week. Glad I left that s-hole state. @@keithallen3119

[@alexandermakrianis]

​@@keithallen3119yeah, keep talking like that. Now that the GOP has been destroyed by MAGA parasites things aren't going to get any better on that side of the coin either.

[@upwardcrayon5]

Not the greatest section of town to park overnight in your RV. Check out the razorwire on top of the fence on the right side of the video.

[@anthonyj.adventures9736]

That's scary. Im as former volunteer FF. And i actually live full time at a campground in a 32ft towable. I know most rvs and campers use propane for the HVAC water heater and stove. And some use propane as a coolant for the fridge/freezer units. But in transit you are not supposed to have full tanks on board but people forget so that's still a factor.

[@anthonyj.adventures9736]

@Pat Luxor in case if vehicle fires its lessons the chance of an explosive from the tanks b.l.e.v.ining

[@ffjsb]

@@anthonyj.adventures9736 No. Just NO. It's perfectly NORMAL to travel with full tanks because in many places there's no place to fill a propane tank.

[@samlucchese8928]

Those R V’s didn’t just start, appear’s they were an inferno for a long , long time! Look at how much total destruction was evident loons before F D finally showed up, despite the fact the smoke must have bee visible fo sseeveral miles! The roofs and sides of R V’s were down to near chassis by time F D showed up. Did they come from San Diego? And only 2 engines showed up initially,& this fiasco was in an industrial area, where were witnesses,& nothing happened to alert authorities of massive R V conflagration! Fire response was very poor!

[@pjcat3522]

That's why my motorhome won't be having any gas.

[@rikkithain1181]

never understood why our fire engines here in the uk dont have the deck guns on them but then again here we have the high pressure reels that take seconds to reel out and get water on the fire

[@scotts7137]

I never understood why we don't have hose reels on our rigs here where you could get some water on a fire in seconds while the rest of the guys wait until the place is burned to the ground before they get water on it. If you watch enough US fire videos, you'll see time and again a small fire that could be attacked upon arrival if they were so equipped that could be greatly mitigated while the hoses get up and running. It's infuriating. That deck gun was a great help in this case.

[@JOSEF7011]

Here in the Czech Republic, we also use English DENNIS cars. I was a professional firefighter, and I drove this car to emergency situations. It's a great car.

[@asquithmainlines699]

The damage to the Telco lines and the associated outage will take hours to repair once they clear the scene.

[@haskins_halligan]

PD actually helping is awesome

[@ffjsb]

The FIRST thing they should've done is hit it with the deck gun. The handline was next to useless, especially since LA NEVER gives the nozzleman any help.

[@djo9c1]

Are those civilians/bystanders helping to move the hose when E25 arrives? If so, kudos to them for stepping up instead of just standing there rubbernecking as people would have in many other places.

[@bogdan9057]

No rush, no rush.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

@4:49 Is that funnel in the water port or the fuel port? Center of screen.

[@djo9c1]

I'd guess water. Had it been fuel, even if it were diesel, vapors would have probably flashed up long before then, and we see there's no fire in that immediate vicinity.

[@joegaito702]

A big massive thanks to everyone who responds and works around the clock to keep us safe out there way to go as always excellent outstanding brilliant they deserve alot of credit tons of it let's honor and appreciate the paramedics and firemen and police who proudly serve us your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated great job great team work and great and sweet catches as usual still going strong great team efforts are deeply appreciated stay safe and warm out there stay strong and healthy as well much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be proud really enjoyed and appreciate the vidoes please keep them safe out there and coming let's stop and hope everyone is doing ok right wonder what started the fire don't work to hard appreciate you guys thanks way to go very impressed great job people you should be proud !!!!! Joe

[@thooks1234]

It is baffling how long it takes to get a decent stream of water on a fire in these major metro areas. These fire departments have BILLIONS of dollars of equipment, lots of trained personnel and they roll up to fires and it's like watching the three stooges most of the time. Mass confusion. Not sure I've seen one of these videos where it appears a highly oiled machine is working. For those in the know, go ahead and blast away. Educate me on the ins and outs of fire fighting. I know what I would do - GET WATER ON THAT SUMBISH ASAP.

[@Veronicat-of4nz]

If u spend all ur time doing bbq and watching tv you don’t learn even the basics…

[@John22clayton]

the rvs are gone so there job is to protect any cars or buildings surrounding the fire then you move in and attack the actual fire

[@Omo_Oshosi_]

That’s easy, lack of planning and understaffed crews……… a decent fire engine crew should have a minimum of 4 firefighters, a driver and a crew leader (lieutenant, sergeant, etc) but barely they carry only 3 men doing the assignments of 5…….

[@shawnmaclellan8479]

Fabulous use by the caption to use the deck gun to gain control untill additional units arrive, well done.

[@todddogg51barnett13]

That deck gun seemed very effective.should be employed more often

[@thomasallen6980]

Did they put the lemon pepper marinated shrimp on a spit to hold over the flames?

[@mykemcc1]

Great use of the Deck Gun!

[@Nash1a]

Did Jesse and Walt get out ok ... or did they "cook"?

[@Justrandomvideos-2023]

Thats messed up could be someone's home with nowhere else to go 😕

[@crash6674]

prob a meth lab

[@sanddabz5635]

@@crash6674 What are ya talking about, those are half-million dollar homes in California!

[@kennethsouthard6042]

I was up in LA a couple of weeks ago. I saw a few RVs in the valley that had caught fire that had been put out and people were still living in them. Granted they didn't burn as bad as these, but they were burned bad enough to where they no longer ran.

[@nicholasrhodes4550]

They probably were. Welcome to LA, where John Carpenter's dystopia world is now reality. Where's Snake Plissken?

[@fritsjanssen]

Can someone tell me why it takes so long to actually get water on the fire. I also watch a lot of videos recorded in Europe and it seems that they are much faster there and why the environment is not cooled, that can prevent a lot of damage.

[@bertblue9683]

Lazy union firefighters in the USA

[@justanotherguy1110]

@@bertblue9683 No, this was just a bad showing. Don't lump the rest of us union guys in on this.

[@bertblue9683]

Fair enough, my apologies for lumping a large group into the mix of these few bad apples here.

[@slackjawedyokel1]

A lot of guys are afraid of running out of water when using the tank water --in this instance they waited on the supply line to be charged --not sure why

[@fritsjanssen]

Thank you for all the answers, I am really puzzled about this.

[@kevinjones1993]

Next question, why do the just have one hand line in operation 😊

[@cwilkinsoncwcw]

That fire looks very suspicious

[@CGAZ66]

lol ya think so.

[@ryanpauly8096]

Pump operators first day running the pumps apparently

[@kenkomers9354]

Good use of the deck gun. A lot of water and kept the members away from the power lines

[@daryllect6659]

"...kept the members away from the power lines." I always try to keep my "member" away from power lines.

[@barbaragravely920]

This is why you never use extension cords! they get way to hot. another thing never leave a Motorhome unattended for more then 15 mins running with anything plugged in. I know about pull behinds and Rvs. Thank you for puttin out the fires and Praise God, Blessings no injured or death this day in fires?

[@2puffs770]

It's amazing to watch these professionals work. LAFD, and LAPD, are the most UNDERPAID heroes!

[@twiztidbutcher]

70% of firefighters are volunteer and do all the same things career departments do with less manpower

[@HerpDerpNV]

They actually have a pretty good pay/benefits plan for SoCal

[@Brian767-]

The one firefighter that was suited ip and ready to go needs a raise

[@kokomaung]

So far so good Outstanding performance LAFD'' Congratulations

[@joegaito702]

Let's stop and hope everyone is doing ok the paramedics and firemen deserve a lot of credit your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard great job great catches as usual keep them safe out there way to go ! Joe

[@captaincodebook3200]

DECK GUN !! Would have used it first. Stretching the lines down the street next to RVs is dangerous. Propane tanks there can cook off.

[@dski8097]

Looks like a meth lab went bad.

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

Before the haters step in, just Google how much a fully charge 5 inch LDH weighs.

[@michaelberry2442]

The Deck Gun !!!!

[@wendellcoleman1137]

Looks like someone has come up with a unique way of dealing with L.A.'s homeless problem!

[@GraemeMurphy]

That had to be arson. Three different seats of fire. I am left wondering why the crew are wearing BA ?

[@michaelschweizer4772]

Nice Job, it's amazing how fast those motor homes burn, new or old units.

[@ronjohnson1800]

Curious why not a 2 1/2 line

[@Sheppart92]

It would have made it faster in the end which also saves water if they would have used foam to Cover those 2 to make Sure the fire is out combined with controlling it via a Thermal camera ^^

[@scooby1992]

Good work everyone !

[@bogdan9057]

For supporting fire by cooling front where back of RV on fire, “ok we will get there eventually”.

[@jamesdillard3583]

Great job ladies and gentlemen

[@bobg5823]

this is weird the one in back is on fire in the back but the front one is on fire in the front and back almost like it was intentional or weird

[@norms3913]

If the city would outlaw rv parking / living on the streets they wouldn't be going thru this

[@NguageTrains]

Good thinking on the deck gun strategy, 2 RV fires that potentially have propane tanks and 2 automobiles next to them plus the building. When in doubt always better to go for the big lines!!!!!

[@crispinterrazas7210]

Those RV’s would be worth a whole house in the Midwest.

[@benwright6330]

"I can fix it. My Dad's a TV Repair Man. He's got a special set of Tools." Spickoly, from the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High 💥

[@TonyButchT]

Very good job Firefighters! Those burning power lines added extra danger. Suspicious looking fire at first glance. Double Insurance caper?

[@joostvanh1217]

Watched some videos lately explaining how rent has become so high many are now living in rvs on the streets. Guessing this was 2 people's homes they didn't want to lose.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

no insurance on dilapidated unregistered rvs; they are homeless pple in very old rvs.

[@socalfirebuff91377]

was 25 and 17 the only units on this?

[@90210FireBuff]

Yes

[@socalfirebuff91377]

@@90210FireBuff Why wasn't a full structure assignment given - considering they are right next to that big commercial building and I've seen just regular rubbish fires given a full assignment?

[@maryphelps7381]

Fire & Police , dispatchers, etc. Blessings . It's Difficult Economic reality that leads to tragedy like this . A problem that started decades ago & solutions consistently undermined by ?

[@kallusive8986]

RIP engine 17.

[@moonbeam7702]

How did the RVs catch fire to begin with? 🤔

[@CulverMarinaFireResponse]

Something out of a movie! Awesome footage

[@mioersch2915]

Can someone explain to me why LAFD puts on the airpack at the scene while the rest of the world does it en route?

[@bertblue9683]

Good question. Looked like the first time for a few of these guys. Pretty embarrassing if it was my team.

[@justanotherguy1110]

I don't understand why they do half the stuff they do in LA, like they do. I guess it just proves that just because you're one of the biggest departments, doesn't mean you're one of the best.

[@southlafirephotography]

@@bertblue9683 none of these firefighters are first timers. They train to operate like that.

[@bertblue9683]

Pretty odd that they don't have airpacks integrated in the seat for the captain and odd the firefighter in the back didn't have his on when exiting the cab.

[@slackjawedyokel1]

@@bertblue9683 clean cab concept

[@SVLOKEE]

Two RVs burning at the same rate on arrival... looks like someone torched them to me. Definitely looks suspicious.

[@MyHighHorse]

Man, the graphics on GTA are pretty good.

[@ImpossiblyBlack]

01:50 why is there smoke coming from that car? I would think it was from the heat but all the other vehicles, particularly that Camry parked bumper to bumper with the first RV, aren't burning.

[@GFSwinger1693]

There may be a storm drain under the RV and the smoke is crossing the street and emerging under the car.

[@Natnast69]

Love that deck gun.

[@aaronm8992]

In the words of FENTON You guys gonna get some water on that anytime soon!!?

[@46fd04]

Nice work on getting a water supply right away and utilizing the deck gun!

[@markreece8904]

This is an outstanding video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@albertomadeirajr7824]

Nice work from the operator of engine 17 good years of the deck done

[@terrydougherty7078]

Perfect set up for the deck gun

[@judydavenport9636]

I had a boyfriend about 30 yrs ago who hated firemen. Called them nozzle nuts and mocked them every time he saw them. Dont ask me why his hatred, i guess he was one of those ppl who hated everyone but himself. I just hope the ahole had an dire emergency and needed their assistance. Maybe he would change his mind.

[@nigelssurfshop]

what are the odds of two rv's on fire at the same time.

[@findingbigfootwithbothhand507]

1:38 what agency is this? Looks like a US government plate to me

[@l13712]

As a fire buff but not a fire fighter - why the deck gone? Volume of fire or lack of manpower to pull a second line? And why connect E-25 to water supply versus pull a second line off E-17?

[@RLTtizME]

So many question. That stopped using deck gones years ago.

[@jimmccabe801]

Who cares.

[@johnfranklin5277]

So you're a pyromaniac...

[@rob_ya_boy]

2:19 that's the most firefighter looking firefighter to ever firefight.

[@jimm8246]

Awesome video! Those firefighters took care of business.

[@nayanpanchal39]

Great video