DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIREFIGHTER

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[@curie5312]

This is dope. I’m gonna become a fireman after I finish college

[@joshuaspada6531]

You should it is a very fun job i wouldn't want any other job in the world

[@airborne8897]

Jushua Spada what about being a pilot?.?

[@joshuaspada6531]

@@airborne8897 being a pilot is also a very cool job

[@JS-zb1vv]

Stop wasting your money in college lol because you won’t ever make enough money to pay those loans back lol Good luck it’s an awesome job

[@airborne8897]

Josh Stafford first of all it’s not college some are but usually you call it flight school second it depends if you will make enough money you start off regional you will earn less but when the seniority gets up the pay is also good and the thing is that airlines pays for accomodations and food so all you need to worry about is paying off those loans then you start majors which is flying to another country which the pay is quite high, you will have money to pay it off but it just take time,It’s called students loan. And who cares if you make less money all pilot I have met says that they are flying because it’s their passion and they say if you are going to do for money you are in the wrong place, So yes you will have money to pay off those loans ..

[@prestonheibel8065]

when you have academy in 7 hours but you wanna finish this video👁👄👁

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Thats love and support right there hahaa🙏🏽

[@carterclark239]

Lol

[@aidanco5265]

Its a mood

[@Cocoa_bean2014]

Thanks for the cool insight. I’m a volunteer “wildfire” firefighter in Australia. In our rural area we only have volunteer brigades and NO structural training or gear. Still blows my mind given our population is elderly and young families. Thankfully at least my state has the best burn over protection. It’s nice looking at all your shiny gear lol. Pretty sure a cat got in and crapped in our bathroom last week haha. Different worlds for sure!

[@hayleekay]

Thanks for your help 😁

[@daniels.5019]

Love that you have that connection with God. Mine could be better. God bless and be safe!

[@devydean1975]

Man this is so cool. You’re living a lot of people’s dreams. Hopefully one day I can be half the man y’all are and join the department

[@WestSideGangsta]

When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. I envy you guys

[@justbereasonable1196]

This looks complicated but maybe I’ll learn more since I’m just in 8th

[@Olivia-tk7se]

I’m going into 7th and I watch these to try to learn a little about it so I can do it

[@exponentwaffles6219]

As a junior who’s been in our cadet program up in Seattle, the older you get the more you understand. Once you get into high school make sure you look for some programs for ems and Fire 👍🏾

[@Gruging]

Im going into 8th this year also!

[@makelpolk4470]

Try finding out if any departments in your area have explorer/cadet programs

[@calebhelbling5733]

Same

[@whatthe2135]

Loved watching this video...brought back so many good memories! Met and married my firefighter husband when he was a senior airman at Nellis AFB in Vegas. He flew in to work for every shift to Tonopah test range, home of the then secret F-117A stealth fighter jet (yes, this was a long time ago LOL...1992). We have lived in Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, McChord AFB, WA, Travis AFB, CA, and Peterson AFB, CO where he retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after 24 years in what he calls (and I agree) the best job in the world :) Two things we could always count on were scraping ice off of our cars (except in Calif.) and celebrating many holiday dinners at the fire station when he had to work. The guys that my hubby worked with at the station and their families were our families too ❤ We wives supported and helped each other with taking care of our kids when deployments came (or TDY's as I remember them being called). I was then, and still am, so proud to be the wife of a AF veteran! Keep doing a great job, get that degree and be strong in your faith and nothing can stop you! God bless you and thank you for your service :) BTW, you are adorable (tee hee).

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Wow, amazing journey you had as an AF wife. Thank you for your service as well and your husband. Thank you for the kindest of comments on this post. Glad you enjoyed and thank you again for the nice words :) God bless!

[@ShariahThomass]

@@ralphmesidor9361people keep being mean to me what should I do 0:21

[@nathanieltexas8715]

Do you military firefighters get deployed_ also no dislikes good job man

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Thank you 🙏🏽 And yes we absolutely do get deployed

[@shmeatcakes7866]

Torian Lewis when they get deployed, they are not usually on patrols or recon missions or nothing like that they are there to put out any fires on the base especially the flight line. That being said, they are issued weapons and if the base ever fell under attack, you do what you gotta do

[@shmeatcakes7866]

@Torian Lewis ofc brotha🇺🇸💯 best of luck to you bro

[@JS-zb1vv]

Lots of over sea firefighting jobs in war zones and military bases are contracted too . Pays pretty good .

[@nathanieltexas8715]

Josh Stafford thanks

[@DylanPowell1125]

This channel convinced me to go fire protection instead of security forces. Y'all's shifts are awesome and the job looks a lot more fun that working the gate 😂.

[@matthewber6228]

I noticed you were playing oceans by hillsong United. Let's go! JESUS IS KING!!

[@SnowWolfMedia265]

I cant wait to do this in about 4 to 5 years when I finish high-school and USAF basic! I cant wait!

[@Billy-wj5fe]

Do y’all ever work with other non military fire departments? Like do y’all get called off base for mutual aid? Great vid tho!

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Absolutely. We have a mutual aid agreement with our city and run a lot of mutual aids.

[@infini.tesimo]

Hey at least you didn't get why not Minot lol Enjoy your chill spot, no action area. I took it for granted how nothing ever really happened.

[@normilyves]

Great job guys. Thank you all for your service. Keep it up!

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Thank you✊🏾❤️

[@sayan9566]

im a firefighter girlfriend so this video was extremely helpful and interesting thank you for sharing!!

[@brysonlakebp]

I'm a civilian firefighter and just wanted to say I appreciate you guys

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Appreciate you guys just as much man

[@Joey9in4you]

Would leaving the Air Force from fire protection make it very likely for you to get hired as a civilian firefighter?

[@DapperSapper515]

@@Joey9in4you yes. You get ALL of the certs needed. Hazmat, firefighting 1 and 2, EMT, etc. So you can go to any non civil service department, apply, and you're basically in especially with that military experience. If it is civil service, take the test and score high. You'll get a call, and literally the same thing.

[@DapperSapper515]

@@ralphmesidor9361 Wtf, "firefighting" in the Army is your basic Army BS. Those whom were in know. if I knew Air Force firefighting is legit firefighting at a department and all, I would've done that... Goddammit! 😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@DapperSapper515]

@@Joey9in4you obviously, you need to interview and be a top candidate. Get some schooling in fire science or something related whilst in the military. Do whatever you can to make yourself STAND OUT! And then just be the person they're looking for, and you're good. If you go firefighter in the military to help you out, do it in the Air Force, NOT the Army! I'm a firefighter in the Army. If you actually respond, I'll tell you how different they truly are from one another. Any other questions, just ask.

[@WestSideGangsta]

I'm jus amazed, Wow hats off to you guys. Heroes till the end. My brother is 5 and that's all he talks about being a firefighter

[@James-qg5dn]

great vid i’m looking into going into the same job once i finish’s up senior year

[@lolonoble2723]

This will be my favorite place when i become a firefighter THE GYM🥱😅😅 working out is tGOOD

[@lordess.]

i was saved by a firefighter when i was 11 years old YOU GUYS ARE THE TRUE HEROES OF SOCIETY 👍

[@ralphmesidor9361]

🙏🏽 Wow that's an amazing story to share

[@Ches89Mes]

Great video!!! You truly use your time wisely. Keep it up! 👍🏾

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Thank youu😁🤍

[@JP200025]

Hey man I just wanted to thank you for your videos! I just got to Goodfellow last week!

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Thank you for watching and supporting brother✊🏾

[@carterclark239]

I’m 15 and I want to graduate by 25 and work till in 60 or 70 years old and I’m doing a ride along soon with my moms firefighter friend

[@GeorgeWBush01]

“Friend” 😏

[@RealDoctorMuffins]

@@GeorgeWBush01 President Bush how are you?

[@Lnmop123]

We also don’t have rooms everyone sleeps in the dorms together. Except for the officers and chiefs they get their own rooms. The firemen all sleep together

[@FireAlley]

Happy to be the 1,000th like. Well put together video and very informational. Nice video.

[@adamwatson4935]

Just a little over 6 years in the National Guard as a firefighter. As of right now, we aren't a responding department but full time is coming. Our main mission is US&R and have swift water capabilities. With swift water we have, 2 RIT crafts, 2 inflatables with 30hp motors, and a 1660 John boat with a 40hp

[@jilliie]

i wanna be a firefighter or a paramedic when i grow up, you guys are cool

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Thank you and keep chasing that dream

[@raycolon477]

Thank you for your service brotha. Stay safe God bless.

[@moopyfngaming4017]

My Dad is a firefighter and I’m a EMT

[@TheKidKB]

As firefighter in the air force are you allowed to smoke cigarettes or vape?

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Short answer, yes you can. However, some bases and AFI states that you can't smoke/vape or use tobacco products inside government facilities. Hope this helped

[@rileypontillo8610]

Just recently found your channel. I’ve lived in Cheyenne my whole life. I’ve probably seen you around town. Hopefully get to go to basic soon, rona has slowed things up but I’m going into fire protection.

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Small world. Thats dope. Glad you got the job and thanks for watching!

[@brandonwilson4281]

11 and all 7

[@pizzapartytime1826]

Me soon as I saw you: yeah you definitely look like a fire fighter

[@jamesfisher5448]

I was trained as an Air Force firefighter back in 1970 and it seems to me like you guys are actually trained as firefighters, I feel that my 6 week training that I received did not really Train me as a firefighter, But just a man that rode in a red truck and drug a hose Good luck to all

[@Spike44554455]

Do you guys run medical calls? If so how's that work? Are they Paramedic Engines that run with ALS/BLS Ambulances? Are the ambulances through Fire Protection or are they private company ambulances like AMR? Is their room for upward mobility in this field for someone looking to do 20+ years in the USAF? How well does this job transfer into civilian Fire Service? Does USAF experience made civilian fire services hire basically instantly or are you still on par with other Civilian fire applicants?

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Majority of our calls are medicals. We don't run our own paramedic unit on base but we have emt's and up to advanced emt's at our department. There is room for upward mobility for sure; Lastly this job transfers well into DOD firefighting. I know a few guys that got out and landed jobs at other bases or bases close to home as a GS firefighter. One of my boys even got GS-6 spot with the army back in his home state. GS-6 because he got out as an E4 and didn't have emt at the time.

[@WestSideGangsta]

This is what I want a career in, living the dream

[@arcticfalls4181]

Joining up this is what I’m tryna do appreciate these videos bro 🙏🏾

[@RealDoctorMuffins]

I want to become a firefighter when I am older, just a question, how old do I have to be to do a ride-along?

[@revlloc]

love the “ oceans “ on the playlist !

[@ralphmesidor9361]

🙏🏽thank you

[@geraldturner9764]

I was a 57150 at RAF Alconbury and Myrtle Beach AFB. Went to school at Chanute. Yep, thats how old I am. Drove P4 in England.

[@caev6770]

Do all firefighters have to drive the truck at some point or can you choose not to?

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Everyone has to eventually. You train to become a driver then eventually a crew chief. If you seriously dont want to drive the trucks then im sure you can bring that up to your leadership as to why 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@thatsmekid]

Driving a red truck with lights and siren, why would you not want too?

[@traviswilson9721]

I'm a volunteer firefighter in Salisbury NC I've been doing it for almost 9 yrs now I enjoy helping people and my community

[@RSS_754]

Greetings from Serbian firefighter!

[@softenbysam]

A friend of mine said I'd probably get a decent following just making videos of what goes on around the station and whatnot.

[@ShakeNBake4200]

This is awesome man! Questions though, how many calls do y’all normally run? I’m assuming you guys are on a base, do y’all run mutual aid to surrounding city’s or towns if they request?

[@joe0813]

no way I could do that.... Thank god im on a incredibly busy department

[@ralphmesidor9361]

I wish

[@joe0813]

@@ralphmesidor9361 you have experience with the Air Force as a FF. When you get out try to get on a big city department. The experience and veteran status will help you out.

[@dmh-177]

joe0813 I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@Operation_Pew_Pew]

On average how many calls for service do you get per shift??

[@alexanderwagner2585]

I hear Oceans from Hillsong in the Background! Nice One ;) GBY

[@ralphmesidor9361]

GBY as well 🙏🏽

[@stephallsopp7874]

Keep up the good work, and thank you for your service you have made the world proud stay safe ❤️

[@Futurebeefcake]

Who decides who drives? Also if you are part of the army let’s say a welder are you still like the people are carrying weapons and go to the front lines?

[@DapperSapper515]

Wtf, "firefighting" in the Army is your basic Army BS. Those whom were in know. if I knew Air Force firefighting is legit firefighting at a department and all, I would've done that... Goddammit! 😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@bastiengrey5811]

I’m retraining out of SF after 4 years of doing it into fire. I was at FE for my first 2 years and my wife and I actually really enjoyed it so im gonna try and get back to FE as fire. This was SUPER nice to see.

[@Lnmop123]

I could not imagine working there. I like working for a giant city department. Super busy and I get to do what I want lol. Like not shave or wear my wools haha.

[@kevanmclaughlin6971]

So say I want to be a in civilian law enforcement when out of the Air Force but I do not want to pursue security forces In The Air Force instead I want to pursue fire protection do you think tht would affect my civilian dream of being in law enforcement after the Air Force or will being in fire protection still boost my chances ?

[@eeleff4833]

hey man, great vid! Are you planning on becoming a residential firefighter after the military? That's what I want to do

[@ralphmesidor9361]

definitely on the back of my mind

[@jamesswartz23]

Become a paramedic you can get a FF job just about anywhere. I was hired at DCFD months after applying, I have friend who are not medics that have been waiting over 3 years and never got a call back after the test

[@normilyves]

Proud father

[@guabavoss]

The pay is the same like all MOS in the military? Only you get more pay by rank and years? Greetings

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Can firemen have long hair? Or do firemen have to cut their hair?

[@kayakinggrandmakelly7105]

I love that you prayed before work…. Especially since my son is there, too. I mean, working with you.

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Who is your son? And thank you

[@kayakinggrandmakelly7105]

@@ralphmesidor9361 McClure

[@QuintenPrice-hg5ew]

QUInTen

[@appleboii_1647]

Is this even firefighting? Just seems like equipment testing and training.

[@Johnny-Cage]

Your homies face at 9:09 🤣

[@joshuaramirez5041]

What should you do I’m 16 and after I’m done with high school I wanna start my Fire fighter career anything I should know about ?

[@ralphmesidor9361]

definitely start looking into an EMT program if offered at your school or something like that. Most departments now will require you to be an EMT upon hiring. If you are thinking of a military firefighter then the best advice would be to just keep doing research and eventually get with a recruiter

[@rickyrodriguez2772]

Y’all go down at 11 ?

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Nahh bro I wish. It was a Sunday

[@yeoldeseawitch]

where's the "harboring CP" part?

[@tonka511]

The GOAT uploaded 😳😳

[@ralphmesidor9361]

🙏🏽

[@Lnmop123]

wtf u guys have a lunch break? My whole day is a lunch break and our whole day revolves around cooking fancy lunch and dinner. Yeah man I could not work for any other department but mine haha. I got it good. Even if we are super busy with calls. I wouldn’t trade it for the world

[@jupiterjazz2245]

🔥🔥

[@prestonmermis8425]

I doubt it but are you guys apart of IAFF ( International Association Of Firefighters)?

[@ralphmesidor9361]

We are not

[@QuintenPrice-hg5ew]

❤

[@carterclark239]

I hope to see another day in the life video

[@alonso1924]

Do you guys do ems calls?

[@akkumu7017]

Yep

[@jacobatkins6978]

What kind of hose loads do y’all use? We use a min man lay on RFD.

[@ralphmesidor9361]

We use triple load

[@stefankalabus1251]

I honestly love triple layer loads rather than the minuteman load, but obviously both loads are useful for certain situations. My company has a flat lay for our 2.5 and triple for our other two 1.75 lines. I’m a small guy so I’m not the best with hand lines but we all have our weaknesses and faults. That’s why we train and train. Stay safe out there my guy. 💪

[@chancellorbright4418]

Plan on joining soon to become a airforce fireman

[@jorgeledezmaoropeza1521]

Wait how r u a firefighter and air force at the same time

[@Olivia-tk7se]

Does anyone know if there are ems/fire fighters programs for middle schoolers

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Im sure there could be some. It would probably be with your town/city. Once you get to high school you'll for sure have too many options.

[@Olivia-tk7se]

Ralph Mesidor ok I’m only going into 7th grade

[@thee_kit_kid]

Hey man. I’m currently a Damage Controlman looking to transfer to airforce after my contract. Is this 3E7X1?

[@mga2109]

This is my dream job. I’m looking at getting into it as soon as I turn 18!

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Hope you do man, Good luck. keep pushing

[@trnkt_bx]

Thank you so much for making this!! Awesome for planning my future & just to see the work you guys do!

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Thank you for watching! glad you enjoyed the video

[@chef9524]

This is one of my picks, currently in the enlistment process.

[@Nursekaylafit]

That’s my baby!!! Another great video 🤩

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Thank you babe

[@benjamesmichael]

Do you guys not wear the new OCPs?

[@jpsosa7592]

Dayum yall got some nice ass rigs

[@WestSideGangsta]

Are you guys allowed to smoke marijuana on duty? I heard many States passed has the marijuana laws

[@natebingham3930]

I'm looking to join after I get my F1 and I'm already and EMT. Is there potential to go to extra schooling like say for paramedic?

[@ER_GUY]

No fires! Typical FF - sleep, eat and repeat! Come work for a high volume EMS service.

[@deermulletman5391]

What are craft trucks?

[@ralphmesidor9361]

I think you meant crash trucks. Simply put, they’re just airport/aircraft emergency response vehicles

[@deermulletman5391]

Ok thank you

[@TheReaper08_]

ain't that Wyoming?

[@joestanford1993]

What size shoe are you

[@oh0mar]

Thank you for sharing this, my dream job is a firefighter I have about 9 years to be able to apply and 1 year of classes. I appreciate this so much! ❤

[@firemedic1288]

Nice video. I’m. Career FF/medic up in Indiana. I do have a question, I use the same radio strap that you have. Where did you get the small patch on the shoulder with your number on it?

[@shoxxii-7626]

German Quality Car ftw :D

[@lincolniwikau9857]

Hey I was just wondering how often do you guys get called out?

[@jarrettlanders9944]

Are you there for that long because you’re stationed there by the military? Do regular firefighters stay that long on duty at their fire station?

[@jarrettlanders9944]

And I mean on shift

[@ralphmesidor9361]

Im here for as long as the military keeps me here. For Civilian DOD fire guys working with us, its different

[@tonyruiz2874]

Are you still at fe Warren

[@bcafunYT]

Amen 3:04

[@lbenjiil]

Is it harder to be FD in the military, I mean ofc it is the military but is the training in the FD different in the military V.S the Civ.

[@WestSideGangsta]

Like do you guys ever respond to real calls. I jus heard that air force only responds to barracks alarms and silence the alarms, and air force firefighters are like micro managed. Is that true?

[@ralphmesidor9361]

There are a lot of alarms. But yes we ran real calls and medical calls. Some bases including mine, had a mutual agreement with the city department and aided them on calls off base as well. Thats how i caught my first fire a month in!

[@WestSideGangsta]

@Ralph Mesidor how exciting, do you guys get the extra kudos for practicing above and beyond duties, for instance cash awards, promotions , or any recognition? I currently in Air Force DEP. I don't have a fire & ems background cus i jus turned 18. Once I'm in do start at Fire Chief and work my way up to Firefighter. How does it work?

[@WestSideGangsta]

Can I also join the city fire department after graduating the military fire academy and go straight to the city fire instead of being an airforce firefighter? I heard it's true but who knows

[@XxBonzeD4Kill4xX]

Hey bro do you have time to lift at all ?

[@zebwoody7813]

TYFYS