A Day in the Life - Firefighter

Had a blast working on this video for my film class at GCU. The guys at Fire Station 9 were super cool, they let us spend a full 24 hour shift with them to film this project for the patients and families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. On June 7, 2012 we're all going down to the hospital to show the film and the guys from the fire station are going to hang out with the kids, show off the trucks, and learn how to color. #somuchfun!
Director/Producer - Nick Fanelli
Assistant Director - Janna Srutowski
Cinematographer - Mike Myers
1st Assistant Camera - Chiara Spence
2nd Assistant Camera - Bryce Bowen
Editing - Group Collaboration

[@cgas4171]

I am a 12 year veteran firefighter/paramedic with Los Angeles City Fire. This videos was awesome. Way to represent our profession, brothers. Thanks....keep up the great work and stay safe, brothers.

[@cameronmeans9588]

Thank you for your service god bless

[@mikefrisinger3948]

you stay safe too brother

[@Deathbywill]

i'm planning on becoming a firefighter ... but my question is how do the job days and free days work per week ? nd are there any vacations, if so how are they passed out ?

[@Deathbywill]

If you can answer this it will clear out many questions. Thank you for your service nd best of wishes

[@ItsTimeIDisappear09]

Nothing but love for firefighters. True heroes that probably dont get enough recognition and the pay they deserve. Thank you to all firefighters out there.

[@rnkk5305]

i am a junior firefighter and i just wanted to say thank you to the people that make these videos 🙏

[@jllmmjj]

To all the fire fighters out there Thank you for what you do and that no matter what you are there!

[@allday196]

I recently enrolled in my classes to become a Firefighter. I absolutely love what you guys do and love seeing the smiles on peoples faces whether its to say hi or if you are saving their lives. I cant wait to become a Firefighter and make a positive impact on peoples lives, and most importantly have my son look up to me as his hero! God bless you guys thank you for your hard work!

[@1LSUredneck]

To clear things up, you do not have oxygen in your scba tank. It's compressed air. Oxygen is highly flammable and would not be a good idea to run in a burning building with a bomb strapped to your back. Other than that, great video.

[@thatguyjake7195]

I'm a firefighter in PA and I thought that this is a great documentary and I even showed it to the new recruits coming into the station that's for the great video !

[@NickFanelli]

Thanks Jake!

[@drunkirby18]

I want that life and I'm willing to work hard for it.

[@FreemanWithrow]

One of the best videos showing my brothers and sisters in the fire service.

[@NickFanelli]

Eric Withrow Thanks Eric!

[@daverbaortiz3401]

I was looking for a day in the life of a firefighter book for my 4 years old son homework, we couldn't find one that he like so we starting looking on KZbin until he saw your video and he love it. Thanks for sharing it.

[@NickFanelli]

Thanks for the comment Daverba, I appreciate that feedback!

[@mnybags07]

I'm a fire fighter recruit at this moment. I can't wait to actually be a firefighter.

[@jader8174]

Thanks to all the firefighters and thanks for fighting your lifes to save us and keeping us safe.this video showed me alot and teached me so much. Lots of love to you all.

[@mikecorr2163]

I really wish I had some of those big scissors. I would never need help opening my fruit snacks again...

[@AshKicker200]

pretty straight forward video. Although, it should be noted that the SCBA cylinders do NOT contain just oxygen. it is compressed ambient air. o2 level is the same as normal air (19-20%).

[@cgas4171]

Being a 15 year veteran of the fire service, this is one of the best videos i've seen on life in the fire service. Keep up the great work, brothers in Phoenix

[@SummerlinRealEstate]

My son missed his field trip to the fire house so we looked this up to complete his homework assignment. He is 5 years old in Kinder. This was a great video, moved fast, and showed many points of interest. Thank you!

[@NickFanelli]

That's awesome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@jackfirefighter63]

Amazing guys, amazing work. Congratulations (from a french volunteer firefighter).

[@NickFanelli]

jackfirefighter63 Thanks for the comment Jack!

[@shawnfahey7243]

I love your video very informative. You Firefighters are true Heros.

[@vivaglam718]

I have so much respect for firefighters u guys are awesome God bless u & thank u for all u do

[@bmxchamp4]

I like how when he was explaining PPE he was explaining it like he would to children xD he did great, i just thought that was funny. I just recently got on with the department where I live. Hands down the best decision I've ever made in my entire life. My second family :)

[@EstaDePiPi]

awesome man, just submitted my application, so we'll see, for the mean time, ill be taking some college classes and training for the CPAT, if you dont mind me asking, how did you train for it ?

[@bmxchamp4]

ViscaElBarca Hey man sorry, I just got back into town yesterday. Was in monterey county working the sobranes fire on a strike team, incredible experience.. Anyway, for the CPAT if you do some searching around online you can find some good guides on preparing for the CPAT. I'd recommend doing that and finding one that's right for you.

[@Notta_Mechanic]

Firefighters are some of the greatest and nicest people around.

[@mybrand8080]

I love firefighters

[@jesselucas7503]

Great to see a fellow Station 9 getting it done across the country, this is from Beech Creek- Blanchard Vol. Fire Company in Pennsylvania!

[@alleybrown8753]

Love the fire truck , fire rescue TRUCKS , fire Van's their my favorites 😄

[@Trixi4ever]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much :) ... have watched it 3 times already and will watch it many more times.

[@NickFanelli]

Trixi4ever Thanks Trixi!

[@angelgalvan6810]

I don’t really think people get the time to see what firefighters do I acknowledge ur guys work ur some real heroes

[@juggernaut898]

This video has helped me choose my major. Thanks to the entire crew of this film and to all of Station 9's firefighters!

[@alleybrown8753]

Love this video day in the life of a FIREFIGHTER .

[@joeblogs4146]

I'm from Liverpool in the UK but I'd just like to say thank you for the brilliant work you all do under extreme conditions, The UK fire department is getting dragged through the mud currently by this government who know nothing in the field of fire fighting and I feel so sad that the people at the top are treating them like dirt even though this government have slashed our fire service to the bone. I'm certainly no fireman I haven't got the balls big enough to do it but respect to you all.

[@Dusty2112]

Mega Thank You for the jobs that you guys do...May God Bless you all.

[@thegrayshaws]

My 2 year old loves fire trucks and watches this video over and over again

[@loveandacademics]

Thanks. My small child loved learning from you!

[@tralalabflmpsvz]

I'm very proud to be a firefighter and I wish my colleagues firefighters from all word good lucks !

[@epimp9808]

I’m 19 from jersey I start my volunteer work in August and I take the test in 2 years super excited 😆

[@JoseGonzalez-bu6zj]

Respect to my ALL firefighters. I am planing on becoming a valunteer at my local firefighter Station here in central California.

[@MrHolyFries]

Fantastic video ! 12/10 loved it

[@NickFanelli]

Thanks Perfectionz!

[@chrismuller2342]

most interesting Video :) Im from Germany...we have 9 mens on 1 truck...(HLF 20/16) and many over vehicles...good luck and best regards from Germany...:D

[@ceewats]

This is such a wonderful video, thanks for putting this on KZbin.

[@tannaconrad989]

Dude amazing video I loved it something I've always wanted to do. Watching this makes me want to do it even more. GREAT JOB!!

[@adrikburkholder298]

Exactly the reason I became a volunteer fire fighter. To help my community and many other people that visit the area, etc

[@williamfairchild7439]

I want to be a Firefighter when I am older in the future and rescue people from burning buildings

[@ariefhidayat186]

Like this video. Pride maintain and serve the people. greetings from the fire departement Tangerang City ( Indonesia )

[@spaghetti9845]

I LoL'd at "engine cheese"

[@sayjebenjamin6006]

Pretty funny how this is for tweens and teens, yet they still manage a engine vs truck joke in there

[@JuanHernandez-lt2sh]

For me, as a firefighter. i really found this video interesting, because as first responders, we suppose to know how to act quickly to save someone's life in a fire or a car accident.

[@kevinkearns4164]

Great Video, I'm going to show it to my Fire Science class.

[@gregoryhoward7594]

Nice video and very informative, especially allowing us to see the training involved. I'll never forget seeing a small trailer on fire and I stopped to see the fire department work the fire. From a distance that smoke was too much and you could feel the heat as well. You could say it gave me an experience as to what that equipment we see fire fighters in is really for. I'm sure the kids got a kick out of this.

[@bobbyedwards4275]

Hi guys thankyou for what you do everyday

[@madisonkarst6894]

I GET SO EXCITED WHEN I WATCH THESES VIDEOS, #DREAMJOB 2023 NEW RECRUIT RIGHT HERE. WATCH OUT HERE I COME

[@sejfer]

Thank you for all, what you do! :)

[@clarencetrotter8085]

Firefighters some of the best food cooks.

[@796juggernaut]

ive always been fascinated by wanting to be a firefighter my moms uncle Wallie was a fire Captain he past away before i was born but thats all he ever wanted to be, and my cousin which i didn't know at the time has the same full name as me was one also!! much respect to them and every other man or woman that is a firemen!!

[@teresamoreno6650]

My hero's!!!!adore these guys!!!

[@hgib3]

Thank you for sharing, my 2 and 4 year old and myself enjoyed it very much. This will help us in our kindergarten social studies lesson also!

[@lindseystockwell308]

it so cool my baby brother loveed the video plz tell the fire fighters your a hero

[@KCFindsDesign]

This only solidified that this is what I want in my life.

[@chapman12341]

I loved this video and I wish to see more like this god bless you guys and the rest of the firefighters!

[@JosipMiller]

I admire firefighters. God bless you !

[@thefiremensch]

Jeeeeez nice engine! Much more updated than ours

[@carlgregg4252]

Excellent video, I like how it is easy for a layman to understand all the details of the equipment, the only thing I would suggest is being careful when referring to your air tank as Oxygen. Otherwise an excellent video.

[@chrisumfress3021]

This is a very informative video. Good job.

[@DJgagzu]

Awesome video, loved it. Got my thumbs up, cheers!

[@NickFanelli]

Gagan Bahri Thanks man!

[@zachgeorge7185]

Thats an intresting truck I haven't seen one like that yet.

[@edmontonboy99]

How hot is the fire when you're in those overalls, boots, and jackets?

[@farhaankhodabux6189]

I’m a firefighter recruit at this moment. Can’t wait to be a firefighter.

[@Wellbeing_DIY]

Good job.Our kids like it !!!

[@mr.rhinotheawesome9442]

thats cool how did they fold the hoses like that i might write it down for my dad who is the training officer for are fire dept

[@bobspace69]

this is a really good video. though now I wanna grab my structure gloves and use them as oven mitts at least once just so I can say I did. XD

[@jtmfire1632]

I want to be just like you and can’t wait to join all the men and women who serve thanks again for everything you do

[@lulululu9404]

my nephew wants to be fireman, he's 5 years old now, and collecting many fireman's cars and questioning me all stuff in that car 😀 thanks for the video

[@shyannemahy3884]

Nick Fanelli you don't mind if I use your video as evidence for my consept for a school documentary I have to make? no copywright laws will be breached, all I need to do is show my teacher that this is the video that basically helps me to explain to her about my idea for the documentary

[@clubfoote1960]

To: Nick Fanelli( Really Awesome work on making this video,)

[@alleybrown8753]

Love day in the life of a FIREFIGHTER IT was so cool

[@zhaodidu1183]

loves the video!!! learnt so much thank you~~

[@ariawilliams6552]

i am watching this for my career awareness class

[@rockycmr02]

probly the greatest vid in the world

[@BraaapStudio]

Nice video !👍👍👍

[@phillipcarter7112]

mnybags07 keep up the good work I have been a firefighter for 19 years still love the job going to hate retireing next

[@eliannaplayz3527]

I’m here from school lol they forced me to watch this

[@Msabs823]

Great truck

[@cory0702]

Thank you, happy Thanksgiving

[@pdkrace]

Proud parent of a firefighter.

[@stephanieharrigle5091]

Fireman are amazing and all people that serve are community are good

[@lindacarter4543]

Very well put together video...thank you ;)

[@HarrietShearsmith]

Oh I loved this video, fab look into your day!

[@LeChalet360]

They’re like angels 💚

[@Pawcio183]

greetings from firefighters from Poland:)

[@darrelllowell5529]

good video! I was a little sad to see phoenix has blue lights on their rigs....

[@jtmfire1632]

Hey great job to everyone who is a fire Fighter

[@yeahbuddylopez]

i cant wait till i could jump on the rig just few more years :)

[@SkylarMariee1]

This is amazing.

[@torresdsa]

very well video thank you !

[@Mrjoeljenkins]

That was pretty awesome!!

[@harrisonschmidt8434]

Great video man!

[@NickFanelli]

Harrison Schmidt Thanks!

[@zacklick2954]

I really want to go through your training courses lol I'm a fire fighter in maricopa by the way

[@djcfrompt]

Really nicely done video! Kudos!

[@NickFanelli]

It's a song by a band named Iwo Jima. They were fellow students, and as far as I know they haven't released any albums or made their music available for purchase, but I'll look into it because a few people have asked about it now. I'll let you know what I find.

[@america6923]

I can't wait to pursue this occupation

[@gabrielalex8094]

Hi. My name is Gabriel and iam brazilian Civil FireFighter and... i watched this video... VERY NICE! Ooohh! You are better! Are Better! Congratulations! I need to see one more everyday for you are better! Nice

[@alexmurphy5289]

I'm sitting in my cubicle with a college degree and a job I hate, being a firefighter would be an incredible career.

[@AlxanderMatt]

here in Italy things are quite different but I found this video very interesting!

[@NickFanelli]

Thanks for the comment and share. What would you say are some of the major differences?

[@AlxanderMatt]

***** type and use of some equipment (for example how hoses are stocked in the firetruck and how are them deployed). number of crewmembers: mainly in ours ladder trucks we have only 2 firefighters. personal protection devices are quite different. fire attacking techniques, you are more aggressive but I think that it depends on the different scenarios we have and sorry for my bad english

[@NickFanelli]

AlxanderMatt That's very interesting. You're english is great, and thanks for sharing!

[@colinleavitt4365]

Your English is fine, I've heard worse from people who speak English as their first language.

[@jllmmjj]

Colin Leavitt ive seen some that it barely looks like a language xD