Firefighter Gear: Explanation and Demonstration

[@hackysaq]

This is a really great intro for those of us who have no idea about fire fighting equipment. Nice to see the workings of all of the gear as you put them on. Thanks for taking the time to give us a kind and thoughtful introduction! Good luck and stay safe every day.

[@kyleadely5058]

so I'm a firefighter in Fairlawn NJ and the cool thing with my helmet is that there and the protective googles built in so we just push a lever and the glasses come down. I think I am the only one in the company with that helmet. its awesome

[@oscarosullivan4513]

American Firefighters are responsible for getting their own helmet

[@kyleadely5058]

@@oscarosullivan4513 i am an american firefighter but volunteers dont buy their own helmet unless they want to

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@kyleadely5058 Sorry

[@nathanemeredith4920]

not to be critical here but there is not one part of our turnout gear that is fireproof. everything is fire resistant your turnout gear can catch on fire

[@spacemilk-c8d]

It depends on the department, not all departments gear is fire resistant.

[@Gruging]

@@spacemilk-c8d Ok but none is fire proof...............

[@nickolasguile8734]

What is it 3 seconds then the flames permeate. And 6 seconds to get away from a flash over

[@nathanemeredith4920]

@@nickolasguile8734 I was always taught its 3 feet or 3 seconds before you are cooked. Now that has probably increased with today's gear but it isn't nlmuch longer.

[@nathanemeredith4920]

@@spacemilk-c8d every piece of gear is only fire resistant.

[@TheModernSnipez]

Should leave the hood over your head until the jacket is clasped. Helps keep it slightly better in place and it also won't be lost underneath the jacket wasting precious seconds. Great video guys.

[@Medievalfan94]

My two cents on SCBAs: "oldtimers" didnt use them because earlier in the days what was burning on a building was mainly organic stuff. Wood, paper, cloth. Those things produced mainly carbondioxide and -monoxide and alot of ash. Although that may be dangerous on exposure it is not that dangerous after you got out of the dangerous environment. Todays fire is another thing though. Today you have alot more plastic burning. Your artificial leather couch, padded with polyurethane and with a structure made from glued plywood, microfibre carpet and curtains, all your electric devices, TV, consoles, all the cables and so on. Todays smoke is highly toxic on exposure AND carcenogenic in the longrun. Not wearing an SCBA in todays structural fire is suicidal.

[@nickolasguile8734]

Firefighters are still dying from 9/11 from cancer related things

[@mikezaq1]

One other tip for personal protection is even after light smoke exposure take a shower soon as possible. Your biggest organ, your skin absorbs toxins from smoke and can cause health issues or even cancer. Wearing an SCBA is cool but there are other dangers that present themselves to you after you have left the fire scene.

[@PpAirO5]

Seriously, theres no zipper in the jacket, or button system ? How can these clipper things close and maintain a close fit seal of the jacket ?

[@KayakAdventures210]

That damn seal had me cracking up, lol... Great video.

[@chrisburkes2567]

Great video soon as I’m old enough I’m joining the Dearborn Michigan Fire Department

[@ohyes966]

There you go bud

[@johnnykaldani633]

We “old-timers” may not always mask-up for room & contents but we sure as heck have chin straps on our leather helmets.

[@kieranjohnburke]

If you don't mask up you're an idiot

[@deandre8432]

@@kieranjohnburke yeah

[@FillingTheGap1]

Informative. I really would like to go to a firefighting museum to learn more about the history. I got interested tonight because I'm watching the towering inferno movie and wondering what improvements since the 1970's to both PPE and high rise Buildings.

[@mikep3008]

As a warning, if you don’t put the strap on your helmet will fall off and if you get hit in the head and that could hurt real bad

[@onthewrist5006]

You forgot your neck strap. And I'm old school. 31 Engine 10 Rescue since '91. Always wore my SCBA but NEVER the ear flaps down.

[@dashingtea5359]

Amazing video! Love Firefighters/Rescue! Those guys are true heroes! :)

[@brianpeluso8739]

Btw put your chin strap on so that way when you're crawling around your helmet doesn't fall off, and get a leather. That'll help too.

[@owensweetland342]

Bought my 1st leather helmet in 1978 while in the USAF. Bourkes, helmet, and front piece just shy of a C-note.

[@edmontonboy99]

You forgot about the back of the helmet that prevents water from going into your gear.

[@gasmask7064]

I’ve seen some demo videos putting the good on before the mask, breaking the seal. Good video and correction on that.

[@austinanderson236]

what is that type of flashlight called?

[@smallworld5327]

Austin Anderson the design is similar to this one, "Garrity Life Lite Emergency Disposable Flashlight"

[@iller64]

Firefighters have the coolest gear

[@cutterbacon]

2.14 Mask, the first point of failure in bunker gear in a dire situation correct?

[@randysterling4700]

You got that rite Jimmy

[@andylee-fl]

Wowsers, that is a lot of gear! How much does all this weigh? Is there a max time limit you can wear it for? Looks like it would restrict your mobility. Thanks for sharing!

[@yeadontwearitout]

I remember the old days when fighter fighters use to wear 100% cotton fire suits and stopped 5 alarm fires with little more than 3 buckets of water

[@anthonyj.adventures9736]

Great video im a volunteer myself but as a career i am a traffic controller. Yeah the dude with the stop slow paddles. I say that because the reflectors on your gear are also for motorist to see you day or night. Federal traffic control laws require class 2 or 3 retro-reflective top and hard hat to be on the road but it's so drivers can see you better. Cause trust me i get told all the time they didn't see me after slamming on the brakes.

[@reverendgrunge1090]

2:56 LMAOOO i literally died laughing

[@parentedivino5466]

That double move be smooth af

[@deandre8432]

@@parentedivino5466 yeh

[@onthewrist5006]

Ok, I've been a F/F since 1991. Now retired. I have never herd a F/F say no pack. Yes on the ear flaps though . (Guilty myself). But on overhaul I rarely was "ON" air.

[@williamcaldwell7486]

Hi, I am 16 and I live in Hillsborough county and am in a fire academy program, I am looking forward to my 18 birthday when I can officially sign up, which Allendale town do you live in,?

[@justanothergaymer1390]

It's Allendale, NJ. Read the description 😂

[@kartracer5g229]

Nothing is fireproof... it's fire resistant... if your going to do a explanation pls use proper terminology

[@jackmorrison5875]

He did just fine. Please* Please type the whole words. By the way, stop racing go karts and race in a real car like a man. Jesus Christ man.

[@kartracer5g229]

@@jackmorrison5875 your jealousy is showing.. if I wanted to waste money I would have stayed in late models.. go back to your hole there you troll lmao

[@staceycampbell4666]

the flip down vizers are called borx.

[@brandonvenditti]

Bourkes

[@spencerberklite5118]

According to regulation helmet can’t be worn inside apparatus as the brim will do a number on your neck in an accident 🤷‍♂️

[@williamcaldwell7486]

I like the looks of your gear and trucks that's why I was wondering I might want to move there to work at your dept.

[@dlt2154]

Well do u like to actually go in fires or save lives??

[@nickolsen316]

that was pretty damn useful

[@paavolap.2035]

Damn, I thought that the gear in America and Europe is similar, I was wrong

[@Justjackson7]

Ikr American equipment looks outdated

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@Justjackson7 Don’t forget the open side helmets and the ability to avoid wearing SBA.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Irish and British brigades used to wear rubber trousers, woollen tunic, gardening gloves and open side helmets

[@fdny8938]

Then he gets a call and he's ready to go except if he gets a medical call because he doesn't need all that gear and take it all off

[@alicesigford7459]

Thanks you love. Fire man

[@nickolasguile8734]

Couple things, your neck strap came undone and also your helmet strap isn’t even in place it’s laying above your borks..

[@John1forall]

Go leather, flaps down, strap up also. Not fire proof anything....resist only. Airpak not scott pak bloody hell. This guy makes me nervous, good thing my house has a full crew. Cheers brother. Be safe....

[@randymendez7921]

Wow

[@thomaswilliams9447]

Msa's are better?

[@daniellong2543]

Would fail the test. You didn't have your helmet strap on and you didn't put your ear flaps down.

[@Coldwarlego]

You might be one of the youngest captains I've ever seen.

[@smallworld5327]

Its actually my friend John, he probably looks much younger than you think haha

[@onthewrist5006]

I liked your vid. But you a Screaming "Jolly Vollie" aren't you?

[@Обовсемпонемногу-п9м]

how much does it cost to ship to Russia?

[@mikep3008]

I bet he has more lights in his vehicle the on the engine lol

[@FowlPlay1998DB]

Last I checked the bourkes are not nfpa approved anymore

[@mandyweissel3279]

just fireman

[@smorris281]

Its amazing how different turnout gear is from region to region in the US. By the way, the promotion list for captain must have been real short. This guy looks like he still gets bullied for his lunch money!

[@Madmac96]

Being a douche bag, is no way to go through life, Steven. Maybe your dad should have beat your ass more when you were a kid. You might have become a nicer person. 🤣🤣

[@user-uy6em3hy6w]

😂😂😂😂🍟🐶

[@randysterling4700]

This guy definitely seen the buisness end of a man's dingle once or twice .