FDNY Captain Morris retires after 40 years

FDNY Captain Robert Morris of Rescue 1 retires after 40 years in the department.
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[@Johnny7051MC]

His son, Robert Morris Jr. succeeded him as Rescue 1 Captain. First time in FDNY history that a son has replaced a father as Company Captain, how cool is that?

[@jherskine]

+AR John I call that very nepotistic!

[@EskimoJoe492]

Nepotism from feckless libtard unionists is what it is. Typical fire department.

[@southsideshenanigans]

It is awesome great to see the tradition live on !

[@aaronmichael7116]

I have to agree with the nepotism angle. Our department even goes as far as not allowing a family member to be in charge of another family member. Example : a District Chief and a firefighter perhaps at different stations, but in the same District. No way !!

[@tonypuntillo4931]

Hey, if his son put in the time, work and training and testing for that promotion, give it to him I say. He deserves to follow in his dad's footsteps. Thanks capt for your service and dedication to the dept.

[@R1FOG]

Congratulations to Captain Morris. I had the honor and pleasure of driving him to fires and emergencies and loved every minute of it. Forty years of dedicated hard driving fire duty. Amazing! Best of luck and enjoy a long healthy retirement. You earned it!

[@JJFDNY]

Well said Paul.

[@fatsimba95]

This great captain did 40 years and said it wasn't enough !!. An amazing officer, on the most famous rig in the whole of the fire service !! Hears to a long and healthy retirement, Capt. Morris ...

[@aaronmichael7116]

The saying goes, "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." This couldn't be more true than in the fire service. Ask any of us. Even my worst shift, I wouldn't trade it for the world. There's a few calls I could have done without. There's a few firefighters I could have avoided working with. There's this 1 ff, the biggest asshat in the fire service, nation wide !! He was present during my physical fitness test while applying. He kept asking me, "how much can you bench", to which I responded "I don't know, I'm concentrating on passing this test". He didn't care for that response, and I didn't care. Fast forward 2 years, and we're inside a structure fire, doing overhaul. As I turn the corner, who do I see ? Yup, him !! And he remembers me, and asks me "how much can you bench"....arrghhh not again, I thought. But, I got the job, and so it didn't matter anymore. P.S. I never did tell him :-)

[@emt5330]

I believe the current captain of R1 is Robert Morris Jr.

[@matthewtucker1605]

jack dunham that isn’t the most famous rig

[@James-ed5zy]

emt5330 you are correct.

[@James-ed5zy]

Matthew Tucker FDNY's Rescue 1 certainly is.

[@chrisdee7095]

I come from a family of ffs,NYPD & myself a retired NYC Paramedic "Thank you for your service" May God continue to bless our brothers & sisters who are currently in service!!!

[@jonnyxj1642]

I took his heavy vehicle rescue class at the Connecticut fire academy and it was a true honor to learn from him!

[@ernestwojciech8414]

What a wonderful career ! 40 years ! Not only as a Firefighter but also as an Instructor ! Thank you for your dedication !

[@NeilLB7]

When a guy has worked 40 years and loves the job still....you KNOW he made the right decision in his life. I've watched 22 years go by on the job and still feels like day one to me. When people make the right choice....my how time flies.

[@aaronmichael7116]

How true !! And along with that, although I'm only 12 years in...is that feeling when you wake up to your alarm, if you haven't got up yet, and you know it's time to go to work today !!! It's like a hockey dressing room, lasting 24 hrs !! There's a few things I see changing, or about to, and not for the better. I feel on here is the safest place I can vent. So brothers, tell me....how do you feel about the girls sleeping in the same quarters as you ? We had an open-space sleeping quarters, until 1 girl decided she didn't like 1 of the new Captains, maybe because he passed all of his testing and got the promotion, and she didn't...anyways, enough of that shit. But she complained he was being "creepy" in the sleeping quarters, and a good guy got stripped of his stripes, and suspended. Good way to get yourself hated bitch !! Especially when you pick on one of the most liked, respected, and all-around good guy ! I'd trust my entire family, my entire bank account, with him ! When I work for him, it's paradise guys, let me tell ya ! You know that calm feeling you get when you are in roll call, and you get assigned your rig, and your captain is awesome ! that's him. Example : we had a run to the casino during evening chow. Instead of running out, he says "my crew, sit down and finish your chicken, we may be their awhile"...awesome, right !! Shit, I wouldn't be shocked if he pulled out a drumstick from his bunker coat on the way !! False alarm, as usual. Fuckin' gamblers ! And we have a big university here, so here comes the 2am pull-stations !! Well, when it's freezing cold, snowing, those fuks will stand outside til I see hard nipples on the young ladies !! Anyways, back to the shit...now, we have these tiny cubicles for our beds and dresser. A curtain pulled shut is mandatory. Damn, I always looked forward to the mid-night boner when I got up and the girl beside me stared :-)

[@aaronmichael7116]

Thanks for everything boss !! 40 years is a damn long time when you're faced with the devil on a daily basis !! And to not bite it, good job. I wish I made it to half of that. I made 7 years, way too short. A lady dangled her 8 yr old girl out the 3rd floor window, and I laddered up to grab her, but Mom couldn't wait, and dropped her into my right arm, tearing the shit out of my right tendon that runs from my bicep to my shoulder. Two pins and a ton of therapy later, I can function. But the days of eating smoke are over. I even proposed to drive, but it was all or nothing. So, here I sit, 44 yrs old, and a career over. Like Captain Morris said, at least we got to do it. Peace.

[@tuvavatu7041]

i have amblyopia and never even got a chance to do it...i sometimes wonder to all people at fire departments around the world understand how lucky they are to get to do the job some wish to do, but were denied from birth...

[@greyman686]

Which department was that with Aaron?

[@SeanCLewis-qp6xn]

God speed to you Captain!! May you be blessed with a long, healthy, happy retirement! From a Detroit Firefighter to you sir!

[@jjatver95]

I had the pleasure of learning from Capt Morris out at FDIC. I got to talk to him afterwards and he asked me if I liked forcing doors. When I said yes his response was simply so do I. His kids are also successful in the FDNY so that has to be one proud dad as well. Capt the department will surely miss you and congrats on your retirement.

[@dwightpowell6673]

Is he still alive?

[@TraverseBayFarmsFruitAdvantage]

Thank you for your service. Spent a lot of time in NYC and always felt safe. God bless!

[@joeljohnson3515]

Thank you for your service!

[@RealWorldReport]

Thank you for your dedication.

[@bernedettrose]

Thank u for been there for us. Sincerely a a citizen on NYC

[@bigeasydeg]

From the son of a retired New Orleans Firefighter, who served on a “Flying Squad”, what you guys call Rescue Companies there, thank you for 40 valiant years of service to your city, your fellow firefighters, and may you enjoy your well deserved retirement!

[@meghanv99100]

Capt. Morris, I only met you through video (Brotherhood), but you sound like the genuine role model of a 'firefighter'. You had big shoes to fill, and a rescue company to rebuild, but it looks like you've done a fine job. Congrats on a career well served!

[@machia0705]

My Father did 39 years in the Newark FD in New Jersey . He loved it . He loved the busy 4thBattalion . The busier the better .. All the best to you and good luck Captain .

[@DJBigNicky]

God bless you Captain Morris. It was an honor to meet you when I once visited Rescue 1. Thank You for 40 years of service to the City of NY. Enjoy your retirement

[@Spartan_-du9wi]

I had the Honor of working with the Captain on a few occasions. I also was fortunate to have been taught by him at the FDNY Technical Rescue School. A true Gentlemen! Also seen in that video is Chief Spadafora. He was a true Gentlemen taken from us way to soon! RIP Chief.....He taught Firetech " D as in DOG!"

[@frankfeazell3405]

I was a police officer for 30 years firefighters run into fires when you run out respect brothers 911never forget

[@aaronmichael7116]

Hey Frank, don't sell yourself short brother !! I chose firefighting over police work because I wasn't cut out to do your job. I have a short fuse. We wait until police clear a scene before we go in if there's a lunatic involved. That says something about the boys in blue. Question : and if you can't answer, I understand :-) Do you like working with a female ? Do you think females should be allowed to work in Emergency Services, if so which one (police,fire,EMS) ? I believe they could work in EMS, and that's it ! Other than that, 9-1-1 dispatcher. I won't apologize. They are built differently. Different thought processes. Their bodies go thru changes males don't. I was partnered up with a female at a house fire. Chief ordered us to go up to 2nd floor, and toss couch out the window. I picked up my end and rested it on the window sill. She couldn't budge hers. So, I went around and did hers. I weigh 200 LBS full bunker gear with SCBA. No way was she lifting, and carrying, my ass out of a fire. And that may lead to leaving my family without a Husband and a Dad. No way is that happening, I don't care .Thanks.

[@croniqz]

Aaron Michael i went through the academy with 4 girls in our class, 1 got dropped about half way and the other 3 failed multiple practicals.. the best was when we were doing search and rescue and the 1 female freaked out, they had to bring her out with the TIC, roof ladders all of them failed, none of them were strong enough to raise the ladder up.. first day of forcible entry i was partnered with a female, i was the halligan guy, she struck the halligan with the blade side of the axe lmao, not saying every female is like this but from my experience i just know i wouldn’t want 1 by my side when shit hits the fan.

[@pamk9333]

@@aaronmichael7116 Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@markperry762]

Thank you for your service.

[@joegaito702]

Captain Robert Morris hope your retirement is everything you want your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard love respect and appreciate you guys thanks terrific catches as usual ! Joe

[@ricksadler797]

Thank you for your service. God bless 🙏🎈🎁

[@Hall7EmergencyPhotography]

Congratulations to Captain Morris from Vancouver BC, Canada

[@jimwalcker123]

God Bless you brother...

[@Firemedic712]

Congratulations Capt! Hope you are still involved with the fire service after retirement. Hard to find the knowledge you bring to the service!

[@alexcarlin2581]

Congratulations capt. from a volunteer firefighter emt in Pennsylvania you guys at the FDNY are true heros,I had a chance to work for the FDNY as an emt in 1980 and went into the Navy I regreat it to this day especially after 911, Iwish you all the best in the years ahead God bless you. ALEX CARLIN emt/firefighter USN/USCG

[@jamesvanscoy7717]

Congrats capt happy retirement thanks for ur service

[@MsCelo1975]

congratulations from Brazil too...Captain Morris...

[@robcroft5132]

Happy 40 yrs Captain Hope you get to enjoy your retirement. Much love, and respect May the good lord bless you in many ways, for your sacrifices.

[@chasklink]

Congratulations Capt. Morris from a 38 yr. B.C. in Philly. I would have loved to work with you Brother. Enjoy your retirement.

[@SkylarPutmanATX]

Thank you Capt. Morris

[@pamk9333]

I hope you're enjoying your retirement, Sir. Thank you for your service. God bless.

[@jc-qc3yu]

God bless you and thank you for your service

[@barroningram7286]

great job, you're going to miss it, man i retired from ups freight after forty one years and i stayed choked up for weeks every time i saw one of the trucks congratulations

[@reopat14]

Simply, Congratulations 👍

[@djsexybaconify]

Have the highest respect for Capt. Morris. I feel bad for him, you can tell he loves this job and loves his life. I wish he could stay in R1 but it is his time to go

[@PoppaBlue59]

Congratulations from Texas, Captain Morris! Enjoy your time off....you earned every minute of it! KL Carter, Driver/Engineer 27 years on the job.

[@Dave.68]

I know the feeling. Good luck sir.

[@paulmcguire3789]

I hope you are doing well and are happy

[@nycemschristopher116]

THANK YOU 4 your service to our great city & THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE FDNY may God bless you all & I'll ALWAYS have your back when you need me most but my prayer is always that you don't need me 🇺🇸🚒🇺🇸🚨🇺🇸

[@christianc9788]

Thank you for your service Captain 🇺🇸

[@martinwall7297]

the right man with the right attitude on the right job. enjoy retirement cap you earned it

[@joegaito702]

Enjoy your retirement you deserve it best wishes to you your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard appreciate you guys thanks job well done you should be proud ! Joe

[@ronthemogul]

40 years and healthy is amazing. I wish I could hear some of the stories he has

[@jarrythskeen8336]

Stay safe brother🚒

[@cnmcphaulsr4701]

God bless you for your service and commitment to the firefighting service enjoy your retirement because you've earned it

[@DMR123JOE]

sad moment for all other fdny fire fighters congrats Morris :)

[@jeffbasalto5274]

Great job capt. Morris

[@egruter89]

amazing captain congrats!!!

[@hafidfarah1410]

God bless you

[@JeffreyAustinThePhyrefyter]

Going to be really hard to fill Bob's boots. Take care Bob and enjoy your retirement. My retirement didn't last. I had to return to the Fire Service.

[@bryankelly6197]

Congratulations

[@firefightergotoguy]

god bless brother!

[@ecirpttocs]

Live, Laugh, Love and Leave a Legacy. You obviously have much to be proud og

[@davebutcher2011]

Congratulations to both of you. Enjoy your retirement Cap and enjoy the company cap.

[@mikemorgan8895]

Well deserved rest. Congrats Captain Morris.

[@BobJonesDadmech]

Hats off to you brother! Enjoy you'r retirement!

[@michaelmcallister4813]

Way to go Cap. Best to you🇺🇸

[@michaelmonaghan2717]

Good Man!

[@bobmcnelis3648]

Rex is the ultimate Firefighter! I’ve learned so much from that man! I hope Rex Jr. sticks it out for 40, as well!

[@jonb343]

Respect

[@udaykumarpushpala181]

Good Luck Captain, enjoy Your retired life. God Bless You.

[@dwightpowell6673]

I'm at 43 years on my job at Con Ed.Plan to retire next year..it was a job..a honest living.. following in my father's footsteps...Now a relatively new immigrant Hispanic male with his vicious comments is pushing me out the door.

[@jbfire612]

Congrats Capt!!

[@EskimoJoe492]

18 NYPD officers disliked this video

[@kaloufrag6755]

Good man, Job well done.

[@warrenjohanson2402]

40 years in the FDNY is amazing, but to be spending your last 10-15 years as the Captain of Rescue 1 is unbelievable. My understanding is that his son took over as Captain.

[@mfc1965]

Captain Morris, If you should ever decide to come down south to Virginia, you are welcome to come join us Sir. May God bless you!

[@cdray1968]

Congratulations, sir. Enjoy your retirement, you have earned it!

[@davidmack4495]

what a career!!

[@usmpshaft]

Thanks for your service Sir, Hoooaaaah, Rescue 1 F.D.N.Y. RULES!

[@nightfall22]

God bless brother. Not many people can say they did a job for that long.... ANY job. Big congrats

[@stevefromPA2]

40yrs of saving lives.....enjoy ur retirement...

[@tiger2338]

40 years? WOW!! Enjoy your retirement Sir. You earned it.

[@smerrill9426]

Congrats capt enjoy your retirement 🇺🇸

[@stevenkelly9731]

Ohhh Capt...you will enjoy retirement...just think of a snowstorm....and you get to stay home.

[@crewsk11]

Great Job. Congrats on retirement.

[@shawnp6744]

Hopefully he passed 40 years of knowledge on. However he's not truly retired yet. You "retire" when the last person you trained is gone themselves. Old Navy saying. My last guy just dropped his retirement papers.

[@Ramseylove]

Nice Great job 👍🏼🚒

[@MrBrandon105123]

His son Rex is the new Captain.

[@rubenscott3972]

4 years retirement all ready wonder what he is up 2

[@snyderwood]

I only hope I can be as effective as a company officer

[@thepharcyde5239]

paul hashagen Author get his books

[@mikeggg1979]

His pension must be 200k a year and well deserved

[@tblaze2secondchannel985]

My first name is morris... Plz dont kill me

[@indybobthis]

Thank you Captain Morris.

[@albertnevaras3465]

Congratulations

[@lizardfirefighter110]

Awesome service, congrats and thanks for everything.

[@ChrisKaralis]

This guy has forgotten more than most will ever learn! Congrats Capt on 40 (INSANE) years sir!!!

[@25mfd]

FOUR pitiful souls dislike this vid. Four VERY pitiful souls indeed.

[@25mfd]

Sad to have to update this but...FIVE pitiful souls dislike this vid. Usually these types are folks who washed out as firemen. Bitter individuals.

[@Sophiebliek]

13 now

[@tonybutcher4762]

We've had 7 NYC arsonists view this video .

[@kak239]

Congrats Capt. Morris on a great career! The fire service needs more like you!!

[@tiger2338]

Thank You for your years of service Captain. May you be blessed with many happy years.

[@alfe1402]

Why, after 40 years of service and experience, he is not a battalion chief or higher??? 🚒🚨🚒

[@12frame34]

Thank you for your time, dedication, and hard work. May god bless every step you take. Enjoy some time off Capt. SFD - Pa

[@WilliamFloyd1812]

Congratulations on 40 years of service to FDNY. You are an inspiration to those who follow in your footsteps. Good bless Captain Morris.

[@laloarce5756]

Great respect for this man, he took the pieces of rescue 1 and helped them to remain solid and effective despite the great losses.

[@nycfiremuseum]

Thank you Captain, for 40 years protecting the people of this city. You present an exemplary career and model for all those who follow. Thanks for everything you and your crew have done for the Fire Museum over the years, too. We wish you the best in your retirement, and stop in anytime. --The staff, board and FDNY volunteers of the New York City Fire Museum.

[@Richiebrowny]

Thank you Capt Morris We are all with you .Shame on the Giants for not remembering the souls of 343 heros on 911 weekend