**BLOWN HYDRANT** FDNY Engine 22 Wrangles a Hydrant Shooting Water 40 feet in the air! CROWD CHEERS!

A nice Monday morning shower for the members of E22 as they shut off a hydrant that sheared off under pressure. Bystanders reported that a contractor was illegally tapping into the hydrant with a small garden hose and… well, the result was this. A massive torrent of water was reaching over 40 feet in the air and reaching as high as the 4th floor.

[@elizabethiloveelohim137]

Fantastic work from real firemen who don't only put out fires, but also put out water

[@KbB-kz9qp]

Oh and if you don’t get your vaccine & boosters - You’re Fired! ??? WTF ???

[@yupalsoyup7382]

what's a fake fireman???

[@KbB-kz9qp]

@@marythomas1198 😀

[@mwnciboo]

Cut people out of vehicle wrecks, abseil down buildings when people get stuck on gantries, rescue people in floods, chemical spills, etc people stuck in tunnels / access ways or service areas / elevators etc. Fire is a very small part of what Firefighters do - they are professional rescuers.

[@OAleathaO]

@@justinepaula-robilliard That's all this video needed was for 2 guys dressed like Mario & Luigi to hop out of a plumber's van and say, "Hey! It's a me, Mario! We'll handle that!" lol

[@Chris76442]

The trees next to the hydrant don't need water for the next 10 years

[@DM-ct8gq]

They (trees) were so happy though! 😊

[@travelingdude33914]

😂😂

[@schqrr]

😂

[@dang48]

I can almost see them peeing on the dogs as the dogs are walking by from all that water.

[@mysterymayhem7020]

Best part of the whole video is the end when 22 is driving off with the bunker gear on the back drying out.

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

This is an excellent example of what happens when you have the least amount of seniority in the Engine Company.

[@OwneyMadden430]

Yes sir !! Lol that’s exactly what I told my wife as we watch it , I gave 21 years on the job so I’m the senior FF in the house out of all 8 FFs and I’m on the Ladder Co. so I deff wouldnt EVER be doing this BS lol ,in between fires and meals I sleep the entire 24 hour shift 😂

[@MNDashcam]

@@OwneyMadden430 you definitely earned that sleep by putting up with s*** like this

[@mow4ncry]

That's just what I was going to post I bet the rookies have the honor of doing that LOL

[@clydefrog8711]

Reminds me of when I had to untangle and re-spool the 2 miles of 550 chord in the army haha

[@ellisjames7192]

Hell. that is what seniority is all about. You paid your dues so you do not have to do shit like this.

[@billysandsbury7703]

In the mid 70s my ship was in dry dock in the Brooklyn Navy Yard for repairs One morning after getting off duty I was in a choke & puke getting breakfast talking to a few locals and they told me the following: If your lights don’t work the electric company might show up If the trash is overflowing sanitation might show up If your being robbed the police might show up But if you every need help with anything the FDNY is only a phone call away

[@OwneyMadden430]

Amen !! It’s still like that to this day brother, if u ever need help in NYC call #FDNY ☎️

[@TheRebelOne.]

Very true indeed!

[@Halakah7]

I was on the USS Valdez around the same time... Stationed out of Newport, RI...

[@Halakah7]

@@stamramadalenaconservadora7577 Sim, sou muito velho ... Bom nome de usuário, por falar nisso

[@MuffinManUSN]

Administration doing all it can to add another digit to that phone call though aren't they? If it ain't broke, Brandon ain't tried to fix it yet. And if he ain't trying yet, prolly cause he dropped his pocket somewhere again.

[@henkzaanstad2256]

RESPECT FOR THIS FIRE PEOPLE.. GREETINGS FROM THE NETHERLANDS

[@khristinafowler8323]

“Grab the mole” “The what?!” “A mall” He has a very heavy NY accent. Even his colleagues didn’t know what he was saying. Lol Thanks guys for always being on call when ppl need you guys most.

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

Yeah, accents that change vowel sounds to an entirely different vowel sound cross the line. Wait 'til you spend 20 minutes listening to Bostonian talking about ”Stacks & Bands” before realizing that he means 'Stocks & Bonds'.

[@armandogonzales9304]

"Maul"

[@travelingdude33914]

The what 😂😂😂

[@schqrr]

😂

[@Manvillebrady]

I joined the FVFD as a 40-year old rookie and one of the first calls was to a house that encountered a burst pipe where the water service entered the basement wall, just before the meter. The basement was filling up quicker than we could pump it out & the water department was an hour out. There was a hand-hole curb box in the middle of the paved driveway that housed the main shut off. The valve-operator was covered in gravel & mud that prevented it being able to turn off with the curb wrench. I asked one of the firemen if they had a shop vac at the nearby station, suggesting we could suck the debris out from around the valve to gain access. They all looked at me like I was out of my mind before finally getting on the radio and requesting the vac. I had the water turned off within minutes. It’s hard getting respect/support from some of these volunteer small town lunk-head heroes as a rookie. I lasted 3 1/2-years there. The stories I could tell ! They’re definitely an asset to the community but, oh-boy. Kudos to the professionals.

[@craigcooknf]

Where I live, it's all glacial till with hard slate clay. To dig a post hole, you need an impact drill with the biggest old bit you can find, your hands, and ...... a SHOP VAC!!!!!!

[@tmilesffl]

Not seeing any circumstance where the water department would be an hour out.

[@tayl0r612]

Today is your lucky day, the post 2 above yours just described a circumstance where the water department was an hour out. Now you can end your search

[@Bogieking78]

If this had been in the middle of the summer there would be a ton of kids under it enjoying themselves lol.

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

Adults too!

[@salr362]

It’s Saturday morn. I’ve got a pile of things to do yet I’m sitting here watching fdny sort out a leak! Wtf, not to worry. Regards from N.Ireland.

[@MrNick-]

I’m glad people cheered because they deserved it

[@vandenberghemichelle363]

Just one question : why the police doesn't stop traffic ? To let those people make the job safety ? These men are great and make a difficult job. Bravo messieurs !

[@itsantiagois]

As you saw they were safe at all times. One way street, second lane closed off to traffic. Stay positive.

[@vandenberghemichelle363]

Adorable. It is better to stop the all traffic in the street...don't forget cars could be in "aqua planning" so it is not necessary to add another accident. Don't you think ? Each time in France when something like that happen... the policemen do that.

[@itsantiagois]

@@vandenberghemichelle363 aquaplaning not possible in such a narrow street. You're questioning trained NYPD & NYFD tactics what are your credentials?

[@vandenberghemichelle363]

Adorable. For me is juste a question of security. Even the people on the opposite walkside In France when Firemen are called. The police is called in the same time in security. Even in a narrow street you can have aqua planning..because the water takes all the place it doesn't stop just on one side....sorry for my bad english. I don't use it every day... Je ne me permettrai pas de discréditer l'intervention des forces de sécurité en place...pour moi c'est une évidence de voir les SP et la police intervenir ensemble pour sécuriser les lieux. C'est tout...

[@itsantiagois]

@@vandenberghemichelle363 again, NYPD & NYFD had no casualties. Also, they train everyone worldwide. Be happy that all went well and live well!

[@JoshuaMuse]

Now, imagine having to do that when it's freezing out. Forget that!

[@boediprasetya2850]

Buy WD40 rust penetran

[@BxCortez2050]

I bet that cool water felt great with all that gear on ..BIG RESPECT TO ALL FIREMEN

[@veramae4098]

There used to be stories of neighborhoods turning on the water hydrants in hot summers for kids (and probably adults) to play in. No more. Maybe they've been redesigned to make that harder.

[@lindaarbogast6499]

Wow that’s one wet job! Loved the crowd cheering when the firefighters got the water under control.

[@SaltyNationalist]

Well.. Those guys won't need their shower when they get back to the station..😂😂😂😂

[@randomvideosbymark8095]

The trees on both sides of the fountain are saying "BEST DAY EVER!!!!"🌳🎃👍

[@johnl.8616]

Closing that water valve was the coolest job in the city that day.

[@chadmcmillan1907]

I don't know why but watching this was very nostalgic to me. It was crazy to see and really heartwarming to see the bystanders give them a round of cheers. Thanks for sharing

[@AjWard-nh5tp]

Thank God the fire department knows how to do the water departments job

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

I dont think the water company could handle the pressure. See what i did there.....made a stupid joke.😜

[@FromThePrairies]

Would have had it done in less than 5. We don’t start by pounding the valve cover in further with the back of an axe. We just pop it off with a pocketknife or a screwdriver. We do, however stand back and let firemen put out fires, while drinking coffee and enjoying the show.

[@grilnam9945]

Never any little Dutch boy’s around when you need them!

[@rupe53]

Gril ... Yeah, but that Dutch Boy would need a rather large finger!

[@BxCortez2050]

even if he was ..with all the Political correctness he's can't stick his finga in a ..... well you know .........

[@travelingdude33914]

😂😂😂😂 you win

[@stevegibson2255]

The only thing those guys had in their favour is that it wasn't snowing. Great work guys

[@wheatruzo5671]

That shows a skill set right there as he was pounding the ground it was wet he had large gloves on and he handled that too like a professional much respect

[@rogerengle1630]

After working for the water department for 32 years I've been through this several times and with small towns it's normally the water department that has to deal with this and not the fire department. The local volunteer fire departments do not have the training to operate a fire hydrant properly it seems and most of the Damage Done to fire hydrants are by Volunteer Fire Fighters who don't understand how fire hydrants operate. If you notice there is an out of service tag on the 4 and 1/2 and the hydrant was previously nailed and broken and should have been shut off at the main valve in the first place. But yeah professional firefighters usually always get the shit end of the stick but always do a great job no matter what.

[@wendywhite2642]

What a perfect observation Roger thank you!

[@dwightholmes8660]

Right...that's why you don't send Public Works to put out a fire , call the right department , they have the tools and experience.

[@MuffinManUSN]

Thanks for the break down sir. Helping us all get smarter every day. We ought to build back better with more knowledge like you got. Thenaybe we get somewhere.

[@blaydCA]

Another observation: the street valve was NEVER touched in eons when they couldn't dismount the the valve stem cover, and evidently the entire valve stem casing was full of debris that didn't allow quick placement of the valve wrench.

[@HerpDerpNV]

" always do a great job no matter what." this is 100% not my experience. LMAO

[@snowmanrainmaker]

Obviously these guys are worth their weight in gold to the people in which they serve!🤔

[@nicksancho5708]

Not to BLM😒

[@snowmanrainmaker]

@@nicksancho5708 whatever 1800waaaaaa

[@ChiliCheeseD0g]

"In which they serve"? Maybe they should get vaccinated to protect the people that they serve.

[@ChiliCheeseD0g]

@@nicksancho5708 Dumb comment. The FDNY doesn't shoot and kill their own citizens.

[@snowmanrainmaker]

@@ChiliCheeseD0g yeah a vaccination to protect them from ungrateful people that don't want to respect them for the hard-working job they actually do perform under duress!🤔

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

BRAVO ENGINE 22 I’ve never seen anything like this !! Amazing fortitude 🚨💪🏼💪🏼❤️🤍

[@lyleslaton3086]

That's what training gets you. Someone who knows what they are doing. Living in rural Kentucky, I doubt you could find one person in my county who would know how to turn one off.

[@joegilly1523]

They should have charged that large truck $20.00 for the drive thru wash it got. Great Job as always GO FDNY . I’m a Syracuse guy and hats off to them.

[@dcentral]

Damn, they’re lucky it’s not February in blizzard conditions lol.

[@Synth256]

Agreed! I was also thinking it was too bad it didn't happen during the worst of the summer heat.

[@nancanator2182]

OMG the two firemen may not need to take a shower for two days! Job well done.

[@GaryBary06]

@@nancanator2182 two days? Jeez. I only shower once a week

[@ichoppabroccoli3670]

I guess the kids were all home staring at their devices. I would have been standing in that!😂

[@willhefner]

Back in the 80' this use to be our pool, water slide, etc..all you need was a empty can of Goya beans or Campbell soup can..🤣 welcome to nyc

[@doralevitt2879]

Never mind the 80's- we used to do it in the 60's- 70's! 😂

[@pbase36]

Fun times until those water restriction caps hit the hydrants...

[@willhefner]

@@pbase36 haaaa true but we alwsys had the tool 🔧🤣

[@marklevesque9634]

You guys are amazing, thank you so much for your dedication ❤️🇺🇲❤️

[@stevewhite3635]

Wow, old faithful is not only in Yellowstone Park but also in downtown New York. Great job to the fire fighters.

[@josefinematildehansenvonki2384]

I like that their jackets was hanging from the back of the truck😂😂😂😂 I would say these two (soaked) firefigthers was ready as ever to figth fires!👍👍👍👍

[@mikemissel7785]

As a Los Angles City firefighter we do these everyday it is fun trying to find the shut valve in the street with water poring down on you.

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

Yeah sure. When it’s 85 degrees and Sunny all year. Try it when it is 30 degrees and snowing. Now that’s a party. FDNY - NYC’s Coldest!

[@NicMG]

That is some insane water pressure

[@Hideaway904]

I couldn't put out a lit match but, seems like someone ought to design an easier way to shut that off.

[@dozer1642]

Hydrants usually all have a shutoff located several feet away that have a cover. This cover wasn’t easy to open. This is why firefighters have to be good problem solvers and not get frustrated. I’m more surprised by the fact they didn’t control traffic in this street. I’m ten times more afraid of idiot drivers than I am of a broken hydrant.

[@MuffinManUSN]

Don't sell yourself short Bubba. Matches don't just burn themselves out.

[@danb2122]

Fun stuff! Much admiration to all those who serve our communities. God Bless

[@marcabshire4792]

That was a mess. Good job FDNY. Bunker gear is nice and clean

[@matthewwhitted9179]

Looks like the neighboring City Tree got a good Drink before the Winter ❄️❄️❄️

[@russells.3864]

God bless those firemen, for stopping that hydrant. Thank goodness this didn't happen, in the winter time.

[@crystalgaming12]

Dude, so tru, that would’ve been horrid for the firefighters

[@crystalgaming12]

It could’ve been shooting out tiny shards of ice

[@markweaver1932]

Looks like a good day to go swimming. Lol keep up the good work guys.

[@fireman3857]

This looks a perfect time to teach the rookie on how to shut off a damaged hydrant...

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

This shows that not only are Firemen "fireproof but "waterproof " ... Casually runs into a burning building, but a literally pissed off Fire hydrant.....👍👍👍💯💯

[@KD0LRG]

Probi here are the tools and remember this isn't the academy where everything is perfect. Good luck and don't get the lieutenant wet.

[@Synth256]

And there we have it: proof that firefighters are part duck! Part gorilla, too. That must have been a LOT of water pressure they were wrangling, there! Good job, FDNY. You're the best.

[@TicTac-g7m]

Pressure, nah. Drentch, yes.

[@tomf3150]

Less than 2 bar.

[@demonicangel2207]

@@tomf3150 definitely more than 2 bars.

[@studinthemaking]

Good pressure on that line. That for sure.

[@missterry626]

Wow! Gotta love you guys. My father was a Deputy Chief. 💖🙏💖

[@tonyrowland9216]

You just know those two proby firefighters are thinking thank god it’s not December!

[@whydahell3816]

My best bud works a Fierra fire truck manufacturer in Denham Springs Louisiana. It's a cool process to see them built.

[@rock_lover]

Now thats water pressure! Holy cow!

[@mikefargo4339]

Having been a FF for 37 yrs... we learned to put our rain gear on for sheared hydrants and keep our turnouts dry !

[@rolandmenero6490]

Every kid in the neighborhood would have been out there 50 years ago.

[@handyandy6050]

Great video. Trouble is, I don't half want to go for a wee now!

[@malcolmcossar6447]

Great Work as usual by the FDNY! Nice Footage and Coverage!

[@tomp8871]

....and now for something completely different. That was so awesome and they were determined! Nice shot with the camera.

[@glennn7438]

That bunker gear won’t need to go in for a cleaning

[@gunitundaboss2404]

That's y they say don't park next to hydrants!! Good job fellas👍🙏

[@landenpope9727]

And I thought I used a lot of water when I brush my teeth.

[@billysandsbury7703]

I raised 3 teenagers That’s about how much water they used showering

[@tubitubao]

The trees are very happy!

[@JT-py7ze]

God bless firemen. Last breed of real men.

[@taurussho86]

God dam that was such a stupid saying. Last breed, like they're the last men to live. Jesus you need help Hopefully you're not a male yourself.

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

We are still around here in rural central Mississippi.😉

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

And KZbin deleted my description of what a real man is. I broke none of KZbin's marxist rules, but they just cant have a description of a real man on their platform. Guess its racist or something....who knows.

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

@Ostentatious Otters lying about what? The fact that they are going to lose their jobs because they refuse to take a medical procedure they dont need?

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

@Ostentatious Otters can you not stick to one topic or are you just trying to lib up the conversation? I mean avoid...

[@brendastreet1149]

Those men had to be exhausted. Super job guys

[@vajra8844]

True heroes of our nation. God bless you all.

[@normancastor4577]

Those gentlemen could work with me anytime. That’s what it’s all about right there getting the job done.

[@johnroberts9560]

It looks like free car wash day in New York ! 😁

[@edithnogueira7899]

In front of the fire hydrant as well as along the street and at each intersection is supposed to be numerous water valve for the water main pipe feeding the fire hydrant. Just turning off one of the water valve will be making easy to solve the FH issue.

[@davidsuperdavelarson6174]

Edith in a small town maybe but turning off water like that in large commercial areas creates a lot of issues. As that hydrant is flowing it's not backflowing any contaminated water into the system which makes for brown water and people hate brown water coming out the taps.

[@derekfarley5899]

It's interesting to see the crossover in municipal services. Here, the FD wouldn't have responded at all. Public works, water dept., like a utilities issue.

[@heinrich3925]

Wow! Well done. I think. The tree was very happy about the water. :-)

[@firecodex]

Молодцы, парни!

[@camohunter1983]

"Honey I got the car and the truck washed like u asked me to"

[@xiaospetsnaz5809]

10:25 that piece is called the SEAT. As the top of the hydrant is turned on or off, that end piece lowers and rises to allow water flow to pass or not. THE MORE YOU KNOW 💯

[@gorak9000]

The seat is the sealing surface that thing sits on down at the bottom to close off the opening. That's the valve stem. Seat is the stationary bit, the stem is the part the turns.

[@chuckprice4541]

@@gorak9000 It also means they will have to dig up the street to replace valve block/body.

[@SuperJeremi10]

@@chuckprice4541 that means that fire hydrant will be getting fixed in about 10 - 20 years if you're lucky.

[@SuperJeremi10]

@@chuckprice4541 10 - 20 years to fix it or they will do what they did here. The street was bad so the tore the street up then they repaired it. Then they dug it back up months after completing it to repair pipes and sewar that's is still on going. No the street is worse then it was before. It was nice to have a nice street to drive on while it lasted.

[@user-eo9lv1uq6w]

Отличный душ,справились хорошо!🖐👍

[@Cashcrop54]

Loved this video! Shows a Firefighter never knows what he will get next. But, they are always, seemingly, able to get whatever it is under control. Thanks for the video. Sorry had wrong channel!☺️. 🚒🇺🇸

[@nixxykaylock7054]

This isn't Majestirium1 channel though

[@Cashcrop54]

@@nixxykaylock7054 oops. Watched one just before I think. Sorry!

[@nixxykaylock7054]

@@Cashcrop54 no worries! It's a pleasure to find a fellow majestirium viewer in other fdny video comment sections

[@Cashcrop54]

@@nixxykaylock7054 thank you. The older I get the more this kind of thing becomes more and more common. See you at the Magesterium!

[@parabolicstreetutuber597]

This not about fighting intense fire it's about fighting intense water

[@DevinFDNY]

This would be a dream call on a hot 96 degree nyc summer day

[@IZ1LBN]

A chiuso la mandata principale ma si e fatto un lavatone memorabile!😂 bravo Zaccarello

[@tommy.32221]

Almost five mins in and they finally stopped standing around scratching their balls and helped the guy doing all the work.

[@Veronicat-of4nz]

No one wants to get wet.

[@MsK-xm7vw]

lol... Back in the 60's and 70's, this was how we cooled off when the temps got too hot. In fact, I think it was the Fire Dept. who turned them on for us.

[@duenge]

And the custodian of 435 E. 90th Street is really pissed....

[@jessicamariabelmes1622]

Great job Mr Firefighters.

[@mcpheonixx]

Looks like they paved over the shutoff valve!

[@dingopisscreek]

Well done lads, now you can go for a HOT shower 👍👍

[@WhiteNoise493]

"Get in there rookie!"

[@itsantiagois]

Ziccarrello & DelValle to the rescue! Great job!

[@firepower782]

This is actually very rare to happen in areas of the country where it’s not warm year round. Usually made to shear off without leaking and the actual valve is about 6ft under ground. From the valve up into the hydrant barrel stays dry to keep from freezing during the winter. I’ve worked several MVA’s over the years with the hydrant knocked completely off and never had one do this. Would be cool though! Firefighter/Paramedic in Tennessee btw.

[@nixxykaylock7054]

Where at in Tennessee. I'm trying to join up in Memphis

[@firepower782]

@@nixxykaylock7054 Oh I’m over in Cookeville, up between Nashville & Knoxville. I have a few friends that work at Memphis Fire I talk to pretty often. If you want to make fires that’s a great place to be!

[@firepower782]

@bart Simpson Ahhhh didn’t notice it was out of service. That would help explain it for sure.

[@firepower782]

@bart Simpson Gotcha, yes went back & watched it again and saw that. Just didn’t pay close enough attention to it the first time.

[@steveofire56765]

It appears to be a dry barrel hydrant with a traffic breakaway coupling. Why the whole valve and operating shaft came out of the shoe is another question. Just like the gate valve in the street, some open hydrants left, some open right. Utilities with both often paint the operating nuts 2 different colors to identify opening direction (red or silver). Maybe this got reefed on the wrong direction by a probie or excited FF.

[@andreacastanl1472]

Excelente trabajo💪👏👏👏

[@bigzen69]

That was a lot of water pressure coming down on those firemen like 5 5 gallon buckets every second

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Thanks for your service and dedication!!!!! All 1st responders... .....> YOU DA BEST!!! 👏👏👍🧙‍♂️🐺👍👏👏

[@GlennSteffy]

And THIS, folks is one of the reasons firemen have my total respect...!!!!

[@tbo2341]

Looks like everybody gets a free car wash

[@lynnemartineau7778]

I wish it was in July/August and the people was outside to enjoy it as I did years back in Newark NJ....

[@talleyz]

Poor dudes got Peter North'd by that hydrant.

[@rick3747]

Someone watches too much porn.

[@Halo_On_Fire]

Wonderful quick work.

[@slinaho]

That tree just had the wildest day of its damn life

[@sparky3869]

I guess that hydrant does not have a break away valve, like most hydrants

[@tdwz1652]

its does and it broke like should, but for whatever reason the main valve and rod came unthreaded from the boot of the hydrant you can see it laying in the garden

[@chrismorris6982]

Sometimes when they break they break below the check valve. Proper compaction and thick concrete pad doweled into the sidewalk and it won’t break below check valve like that but at the break off point below the hydrant. I noticed that in the city I work for.

[@sparky3869]

@@chrismorris6982 thanks

[@ManoliGreek2640]

They must be junior guys doing that work lol… Anyways good job boys.

[@dylanhill6736]

A memory for a lifetime. I Love NY!

[@foxygtv2177]

Great job, guys. That how you do it

[@ronstrulic4388]

Let me guess. That's the probie doing all the work. 😁🤣

[@kimbrooks2868]

That was so gratifying to watch 🥰