Firefighting: A life of its own (Short Documentary)

A documentary about a day in the life of a firefighter. It's the most stressful job in America and still defined by firefighters as the "Best in the world"
A film by Edy Recendez
Facebook page: FirefightingALOIO
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[@jeremybrinkman8538]

I love how people still think that firefighters only fight fires when around 80% to 90% of our job is EMS.

[@aaronmichael7116]

Be VERY careful choosing your words Jeremy. We do NOT consider ourselves EMS. That is NOT our job. We simply ASSIST the EMS Unit, taking instruction from them. They have our utmost respect, and thus we have an excellent relationship, one that if you look around, can't be said for the majority of the departments. Scope of the firefighter at an Emergency Call gets lost in the action, adrenaline takes over, and the next thing you know, a firefighter is elbowing his way onto the bus before a Medic is in the back waiting for the patient ! I know this, I don't want that on my shoulders !! I didn't go to post-secondary school for 3 years to become a Medic. So, medics, I'm here, for the patient. Tell me what you need of me...go get a bag, grab the c-collar, polish the chrome bumper (OK maybe not that last one,lol) It's a delicate relationship, one that works in unison if worked properly, and one that if not followed properly, can be the difference between life and death !!!

[@justanotheraviator2357]

Here it's car entrapment and cleaning the road after accidents

[@tanthony3895]

ABSOLUTELY!. if the public knew the truth, most fulltime agencies like mine would go volunteer. 18 years of primarily EMS. THAT'S THE TRUTH. 85% EMS (A LOT OF BS HERE TOO!!!), 10 COMPLETE BULLSHIT...5% FIRE.

[@limemonster2295]

@@aaronmichael7116 except for firefighter para medics

[@iowabass306]

I do not fire engines go to Mva call fire calls mci calls active shooter calls and medical calls

[@hammerlane3871]

I cannot tell you how many times we'll be in the middle of washing the trucks and the tones will drop and we show up to a car accident or a fire with a truck covered in soap and water. people just look at us like 'what in the hell?' it's hilarious

[@NuckingFuts06]

+Mitch S 4 times?

[@coolbeans6148]

how many times a day do you get calls roughly?

[@ameerabugosh8967]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@NuckingFuts06]

How many times? Usually every time we get a call roughly.

[@UltraBrickStudios]

yeah that's pretty often here 😂😂😂

[@jgblueskies]

"I don't want someones house to catch fire, but if it does I want to be there."

[@rebeccamiller4872]

Open Door Films it's a true feeling. I dont want people to get hurt or for their houses to burn, but when those things happen I do want to be on scene to help save not only them but their property too.

[@Tommy-dk1xk]

Open Door Films this sounds bad, but I have seen a house on fire it was gorgeous

[@lonniedodson9476]

my husband was a firefighter for 12 yrs cancer took his life last year he loved what he done he risk his life but yet he always made it through the flames i had my husband the amazing funeral ever a firefighter funeral if you seen the movie ladder 49 my husband was on top of the fire truck like he wished for he was my hero and always will be a hero 14 wonderful yrs of marrage he was my everything but cancer took all that away from me i will always love him no matter what

[@lonniedodson9476]

thank you so much my husband will always be my hero

[@UltraBrickStudios]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how it feels : )

[@lonniedodson9476]

thanks it be 2yrs in jan he was my world

[@Rangerfan-gz1rx]

LONNIE DODSON I'm sorry, I salute him, and since I can't thank him I'll thank you for his service, I'm training to be a firefighter.

[@KayBird0121]

:) Beautiful! I thank your handsome & you for telling us for his service! My boyfriends grandmother was a firefighter and has cancer right now. The stories I've heard are crazy from my boyfriends mother! The men and women who do this job are amazing! ^.^

[@spaghetti9845]

Only firefighters know the taste of cold taco bell or burger king because we didn't get to finish that meal...

[@enriqueguillarte7613]

Anyway the cats are healthy

[@cbarnes94]

I'm a fireman and I still like videos like this

[@chiefkeef8902]

Hey man any updates on life?

[@jurassicrailfanner6984]

Me too

[@brandonwalker7410]

Really motivating. I just started fire school last Thursday. I'm an aircraft rescued firefighter specialist in the marines. God bless today's firefighters.

[@christopherrawnsley3585]

Brandon Walker how’d you get that job

[@tommyjohansson6326]

Big hugs from a swedish firefighter. This is the best job.

[@grill.daddy_3433]

I am an Explorer with the City of Knoxville Fire Department! This really is the best career in the world. SHOUT OUT to all firefighters across the globe!!!!

[@paintballgaming1090]

He makes being a Firefighter look like a bad job at first

[@firemarshal8538]

uh...he's telling the blunt truth to be honest..would you rather he flat out lie to your face? I mean..yes you can/will be a hero..but about 90% of that will not be the case..you will literally be on your hands and knee's sweating your ass off in gear that keeps heat as well as out crawling down a hallway where I shit you not...you won't be able to see your face 3 feet in front of your face at times. However...firefighting has its own rewards...the relief of you pulling someone who's been in a car wreck out of their car and passing them off to medical or even pulling some poor bloke or lass out of a burning house...yes you will lose people and sometimes your buddies will be one of them...but you do it because like me...you don't want to see the world burn any more then it already has.

[@pavlozhdanov4571]

I love how fit are all of them looking, clearly shows how hard they work and exercise

[@Backwoods_Jake]

I never knew this video existed. I actually live 30 Miles away from Knoxville TN. I am also a Volunteer at a Department in my County. Brothers you did a very good job at telling the public what it is like to not only be a Paid fireman and how the Environment is like but what is truely like to be a Fireman and what we do. Paid or Volunteer it is has differences and truely the only difference is that they are lucky and get to do what most of us dream of doing. Shout out from Ridgewood Vol. Fire Department in Caryville, TN. 30 Miles north of Knoxville, TN. Very Nice Video

[@zCopyCatz]

Their day almost feels like a old school mafia gang, when noting is happen they sit around and cook but when get a call they rush out and do their thing. which is save lives.

[@madman3470]

If there's one thing the Mafia did it was save lives.

[@StoneCrows]

+madman3470 Don't forget healthy habits like brushing your teeth and not stealing.

[@KopperKid555]

Ya being a firefighter is just like a Mafia. You know, risking your life for others abiding by the law saving lives man the Mafia is just like that aren't they. U fucking idiot how the hell is a Mafia anything like a fucking firefighter u dumb ass. My great grandfather was in a Mafia (my family is 100% Italian and my great grandparents are from Sicily) he went to prison from age 45 to death. Like wtf r u talking about dumbass

[@marshallallensmith]

+Pennyroyal Juice And the cosa nostra did the exact opposite... "saving lives" bit that is .

[@emmalew01]

Thx you too all the firefighters, EMT’s and paramedics out there!! This is my dream job, I’m NOT changing! ❤️❤️

[@RenegadeChauffeur]

Very well done. Nice to see someone portraying firefighters in a positive light.

[@brissiAU]

After 27 yrs I still enjoy everyday, this vid shows exactly what it is like.

[@codycooke3913]

When that tones dropped at 19:16 my pager went off.

[@Nico-bk4fw]

cody cooke I’ve had that happen when I was watching ladder 49 before lol

[@Nico-bk4fw]

Damn this is an old ass comment.... disregard the creepiness

[@robclendenin6006]

Me too

[@MEB20101]

I'm a UK firefighter and I absolutely love the job its the best life choice for a career I have ever made

[@knightofnewaustin824]

You literally used the same clip of the truck pulling out 3 times lol

[@jonhm9047]

Right I thought I was tripping

[@charlesflinnill978]

Thats a nice vehicle, they're proud of it.

[@shannonmartin4258]

I am a volunteer firefighter

[@keatonsimmons3596]

Shannon Martin do you want a cookie?

[@jurassicrailfanner6984]

Right

[@Willam_J]

Every time one of the trucks start ‘beeping’, my dogs go nuts, thinking that Amazon is delivering a package. 😂

[@NorthernWind603]

Good work men! Glad to know Knoxville has some good hose draggers backing us up. Your friend on the other side of the fence, and brother in blue, God bless!

[@randyelsbury321]

In the house I worked in , at shift change we cleaned house and engine room when that was done we cleaned equippment , after that we ate lunch . After lunch we had some sort of structured training . We didnt just sit in front of a tv . I have to say I loved my job my fellow fire fighters were are brothers . About getting woke in the middle of the night , I never complained and never heard anyone else ever complain . Its a calling , i loved it and miss it .

[@kash7865]

I have been in that station when the World's Fair was there. There is a story about the parking deck beside the station that deck was built for the World's Fair they opened up the deck to parking no sprinklers no standpipes had a car fire in it by the time they got hose pulled in to the fire {no trucks would fit in deck] several cars was burnt and damaged one of the car's was the Mayor's car in a couple of days they had every thing they needed to build a truck that would fit in the parking deck

[@AsBobSeesIt]

I did fifteen years as a firefighter/rescueman best job ever. We didn't have all the safety equipment or standards they do now. Consequently I'm in a wheelchair now. Yes, I'd do it all again.

[@sirbunson9227]

Thank you for fighting fires sir and saving lives

[@drewmorgan3444]

This is a thought for all. Only 10% of fire fighters are paid the rest, are volunteers.This goes for all my brothers and sisters who know the call, paid or volunteer. John 15:13.

[@ayo_moreno]

Drew Morgan I want a career change this was the first thing that came to mind. I'm going to volunteer for the free training but, eventually I want this to be a career... Is it the fact that they are not hiring? Or people just want to feel apart of something?

[@rebeccamiller4872]

I'm a female volunteer, I have 3 brothers who volunteer too. and in a couple years my youngest sister will volunteer as well.

[@gwencrawford737]

@@ayo_moreno Not all jurisdictions have the tax base, to be able to afford a fully paid fire department, the way a metro area like Knoxville, or New York or some other city does. The solution that's been around since Ben Franklin walked the earth, is the volunteer fire department... a department made up of local citizens who, in time of trouble, will respond to the fire station from home or work, gear out, get on the trucks and respond to any emergency. The training is the same... the risks are the same... the level of professionalism is the same... The ONLY major difference, is the paycheck. I started on the paid side... and now am a chief officer, leading a fantastic group of volunteers. The difference they make in the lives of our citizens, is amazing. Many paid firefighters start in the volunteer fire service, to get training and experience, and to network with other departments, both paid and volunteer. Go ahead and sign up and learn and make a difference! You won't regret it!

[@gwencrawford737]

@@rebeccamiller4872 Thanks for serving and making a difference Rebecca!

[@terrancemedleyterrace6975]

Lkkmmmi,,Jimi Terrace Terrance Mr election mms Terrace

[@LSUFaithful7]

I see a lot of people complaining about the "editing", so seeing as this is my home city I thought I'd inform you all. First and foremost, station 1 is located downtown so their primary response zone is downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee campus (except Rescue 1 - which responds across the county). Being located in the heart of Big Orange Country station 1 responds to a lot of false fire alarms and drunk college students, as one would expect. Of course, like any fire station they have their busy days and slow days, these days usually coincide with the arrival or departure of college students. If this documentary was filmed during a slow day, or day(s) than it's easy to understand and see why the same unit is used more than once.

[@davepeters8192]

Well edited and all around good story.

[@killerpanda2129]

I was a volunteer and most of the calls we got were medical and car accident I did have a few structure fire and grass fire it’s such an exciting job to do

[@JamesTurner-vy2ul]

Thanks to all the firefighters/police officers/paramedics who risked their lives dayend/day out! We appreciate it.

[@charlesflinnill978]

Very well done and I concur with all that was spoken. Capt ret. PGFD, Maryland. By the way, I liked the background music choice. Well done!!☺

[@kellymothershead6204]

Well done. I wish i could start all over again because it really is the best job in the world. It really can take a toll on the old body though.

[@cellogirl11rw55]

It's gotta be disheartening when you hear a call that says there are victims trapped in a burning building. Most people would run from a burning building, but, you guys are brave and run towards them, even if it means that you might not make it back out. Last Easter, one of my old neighbors had been preparing their garage for a friend of theirs who needed a home. Well, they stupidly replaced the firewall in the garage with drywall and left a whole bunch of spray paint cans directly in front of their furnace. Unfortunately, the unthinkable happened. In the middle of the night, my family friend, who was watching my dogs while my family was out of town, said my dogs alerted to something in the middle of the night, and they wouldn't stop barking, so he went to see what they were going on about, and that was when he saw smoke coming from my neighbor's garage. He ran over there to see if anyone was home, alerted their nextdoor neighbor, and called 911. Thankfully, no one was home because, shortly after the fire department arrived, all the spray paint cans exploded, completely destroying the house. I truly don't know what we would do without firefighters to save us from horrible accidents like this. Thank you for your service.

[@Linknasty]

cellogirl11RW don’t thank us thank God

[@KopperKid555]

Awesome documentary I loved it.

[@harmoneyreilly4225]

What a powerful vid thank you and God bless all

[@bbguerrero7]

this is the best video I've watched on youtube. Good job Edy

[@lauraruszecki2345]

this is what I'm gonna be and I'm excited and prepared

[@Z0mb13ta11ahase]

Love the intro drone shot!

[@enriqueguillarte7613]

Here in manila Philippines we will have to report for duty 24hrs and 24hrs off... dont have much free time ..watching a very congested neighborhood.. Everyday is a hard job sometimes we have to fight fire for two days straight without sleep... And people here in manila dont respect firefighters... Lucky im retired

[@wa7shf]

At our station we have to keep our body weight as to our height scale so that none of us are overweight. I've seen a few overweight firefighters in this video. At our station if your 25 pounds over you are suspended without pay until your weight is with in your height limit. Looks like in Kentucky they have a weight problem......

[@ferreribabe94]

Tennessee actually

[@usethetools]

a lot of free time??? not the greatest pay so on their off days after working 24 on and then off for 48 they do part time work...maybe they watch their children while their wives work... who the hell wants that... It would be nice to have a better paying full-time job but they can't... They arrive in the morning to the change of shifts get a report, if they don't get a call, check their trucks clean the building , maybe there is training then calls may happen, someone has to go buy their food after they all chip in their "meal money" for the 24 hr shift). They may have paperwork to study and submit, lunchtime if they don't have a call ... sometimes they don't get lunch till afternoon... there are specific days where the refrigerator is cleaned out, the floors are moped... hazmat calls, medical calls, fires, accidents... fill the boot... maybe get in a nap in case they don't get any sleep during the night. A couple of the guys prepare dinner and cook, everyone (maybe) eats, they shoot the bull for a little bit then get up wash their own dish, silverware rinse, dry and put em away. by now who knows what time it is so maybe they go study or watch a little TV or go take a shower and hit the hay... then during the night if there are no calls... great, they get to sleep if not... who knows they could be up all night... in the rain, the hot humid weather, snow, ice, storms...maybe they go on a call and have to deliver a baby, ... How many nights do they not sleep in their own beds then to make a little extra money they have side jobs... some folks can hold down 2 mostly full time jobs not Firefighters... They are also kind hearted men ... there are some female firefighters as well who sleep in their own quarters. When they return from a fire they stink of smoke and are stained with soot ... they have to shower to get the toxic crap off em... We love our firefighters. Some Fire Departments also operate the ambulance service... It most certainly isn't an office job but they love their work which is a must or you probably won't stay there long.

[@TheNemosdaddy]

Besides saving lives, us who work on the railroad live similar lives.

[@nickslayer4368]

Why did you use that same clip of the truck pulling out of the station 3 times? It's really frustrating, every time I saw the clip it took me away from the story you are telling...

[@7089540230]

I said the same thing. Great film,bad editing

[@artisticdriver4218]

Y’all should be Completely Funded plus hazardous duty bonuses quarterly and and and …. Thank You All For Your Service🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤗🤗🤗

[@Brunomills]

That table is really cool.

[@LaxFreak211]

very well done

[@JorgeRamos-sq6id]

Thats one hell of a fire house. My station is no where as cool as this one.

[@walterpayne5177]

We are the first ones in as people are running out.

[@silverback7513]

wow they all look really fit !!!!

[@lavoiw]

Lol

[@mitchellbliss3828]

lol that kid in the beginning, doing the introduction. He was looking like a wannabe news anchor with that suit on and how he was walking towards the camera, addressing it... LOL hilarious, fuckin great that shit was amazing hahaha

[@robertaskin2982]

I cecube

[@robertaskin2982]

iTunes

[@Gizmologist1]

Why is it that almost NO ONE making videos for YT NEVER monitor the audio mix? The background music is WAY too loud.

[@medic29910]

Some BIG boys in that house. Holy moley haha

[@dylancasmer8792]

what the song called after the Capt talks about team work

[@gooddaymate1171]

I am very interested in becoming a firefighter, but the very high percentage of cancer in the profession scares me.

[@skymedic48]

The percentage is much lower than one would think. Back in the day, it was normal to not to wear your scba and mask, now, it's almost required on any fire. Also, most depts. now have a smoking policy...like where I live, in Austin, NO SMOKING while on shift...and, they guys are required to work out. That greatly cuts down on the cancer, but also, obesity. If you want to be a firefighter, wear your damn mask when you are at fire, your lungs will thank you....most importantly, so will your family.

[@christait1719]

As Firemedic said, the rates are much lower now. Being vigilant and cleaning your gear is another way to lessen the risk of cancer. In years gone by it was almost seen as a badge of honour to have dirty gear... you've been in fires. The problem is that every time you put on that sooty bunker gear, soiled helmet, dirty gloves you are putting the cancer causing materials back against your skin or breathing it in. Be smart and try to lessen your exposure to these elements and you will be fine. As a volunteer we are not allowed to carry our gear in our vehicles unless it is in a bag in the trunk. This lessens the exposure to you and your family.

[@gooddaymate1171]

@@christait1719 you can lessen the exposure, but the risk of cancer is currently at 80% for firefighters. The city even raised the cancer coverage for firefighters. Why would they raise the coverage if firefighters were getting less cancer? Because they know the risk is still high or getting worse. You can clean your gear all you want. but before you clean it, all the cancer causing particles is being breathed in.

[@crickeymate8966]

Best job in the world 30 yrs!! Loved it , hated it, and still love it, retired now and frickin volunteer!!! Wtf?? And I’m NOT THE FIREMANS FIREMAN! Those that know, know exactly what I mean!!

[@MEB20101]

I hate the publics perception of a firefighter '' sit there doing nothing '' so annoying. I don't sit on my ass at the station, we drill on the yard on scenario based incidents, go to school visits.. Fit smoke alarms at peoples homes.. .. Maintain and check equipment... Inspect buildings for fire risks.. Car washes for charity organisations, gym to keep fit.. Attend refresher training courses, I love the job. Now and then is down time that's about it

[@TheNemosdaddy]

I dont care how much downtime they have. Their next call could be the last one with the guy they're laughing with. They don't get paid enough. The city should be paying for their food. They're on duty and providing a needed service for the city's residents. They spend a lot of time from their families. It's the least they could do.

[@samlittleton1491]

greatest job on earth without a doubt

[@NJRailTrain48]

Can you list the music you used in this?

[@jacobschwertfeger4435]

I'm making it a point to say THANKYOU SO MUCH rather then armchair you all on as many of these vids as I can I know its inadequate but I wanted to

[@jacobschwertfeger4435]

thank you all im putting this on every one of these my goal is 1000 of these videos

[@JayJay-re1ex]

Great doc but maybe should’ve gotten a few more clips of different trucks leaving cause I’m the hay it’s an engine and then it’s the rescue leaving with the same grey dodge minivan passing by

[@dullnation2202]

I'm torn between becoming a firefighter and a cop. My old step dad was assistant chief of a volunteer fire dept. and my uncle is a luitenant of the look Police dept.

[@bishgames8023]

Dull Nation go with what you like more

[@JAndersonThe2nd]

Dull Nation don't go with the cops. You will change and become crooked.

[@puckhead331]

Why not do both. I'm a full time police officer and a volunteer ff.

[@adamsamsel5443]

You got a battle of the badges on your hands

[@Skygee0829]

I think rather than using the exact same clips for calls and getting recording from what sounds like a game for dispatch, it'd be a lot cooler for the video to have included the actual response and dispatch information.

[@samuelsouza-ko1yx]

when l grow up l want to be a firefighter , l live in brasil !

[@aaronmichael7116]

With the exception of the kid that looks like the paperboy, but has a KFD uniform on, the rest of the ff's are out of shape !! If you're on the back of the rig, you're doing the work ! If you're an officer, you may be doing the work, depending on the nature of the call, manpower, and other calls @ the same time. So, I expect to see fit ff's. I see out of shape ff's, talking about being a professional cook. I had an Assistant Chief that retired from a major dept to join ours, which consists of 5 stations, and a vast area of coverage. Contents both rural and urban. Running thru it, a major freeway, speed limit of 100 kms/hr, although 120 is the norm. No barrier dividing the east from the west traffic, so you can imagine the MVA's when we have traffic crossing over to head on. He attended a structure fire I was working at 3am dressed in his dept t-shirt, pajama bottoms, and slippers. A giggle by me, but off to work we went. He was amazing ! He just retired from a major dept and decided to join ours in order to help with his son's university tuition. our gain. he couldn't do up the button on his dress shirt that was the farthest out, the one on his belly button ;-) and in the bay one day, I watched him light a cigarette off of the one he had lit in his mouth. he died a short time ago. sadly. our chief, is the total opposite. prior to becoming chief, he was a supervisor for union gas company. one sunny day, within a second, he lost 3 employees to an explosion. no longer able to work in that environment, he decides to apply for the chief;s position, and he's hired. wrong decision in my opinion. he's so afraid, his middle name is safety ! he'll be ordering us to fight a fire in a BFI garbage bin from across the street in no time !! he's dangerous by being too safe !

[@OrbitEntertainment]

what cameras did you use

[@EmmaleeS96]

Never mentioned fire house drama and fights 🤣 oh lord who wants to be our new chief?

[@tiffanimaddox9900]

LOOK AT THIS DUDE SUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeefee8479]

This guy at the beginning has fire fighting all wrong!! It's about saving lives and being a big family and teamwork I'm a fire fighter myself

[@retrodz65]

Jee Fee looking @ your page I think youre lying

[@jimtrack3786]

Shout out to Knox FD from Truck 47 Chicago!

[@tahastic]

the pumper fire truck has to be the first at a fire

[@SaucySoviet]

24 hour shifts? we got 12hr shifts over here 5 six days on and a few days off never knew why it did take an ambulance ont he road longer to get there than a whole team + truck at the station quicker..

[@Skygee0829]

+SaucySoviet Because medical calls are more frequent than MVA's and Fires combined. So if you have an engine company just sitting at the station while an ambulance crew is running all over the territory, you might as well put the citizens money to good use and get the engine company out there to help those in need. Some assistance is better than no assistance.

[@aidandeslippe988]

+BoscoVapes on top of Skygee 0829's comment, ambulances are also fewer in numbers that fire crews and cover a wider area, therefore it may take them longer to get to one side of their territory to the other that a truck company, and those 2 minutes really count for someone in cardiac arrest or breathing difficulties. The medical service in the FD saves lives.

[@bigbearproductions1470]

Great vid can you pls do a vid for police

[@FARMERJARED14]

One thing that ticks me off is they're forced to pay for they're own food.... they're entertainment.... ugh

[@MoparGuy1625]

jared and shehan's outdoor and fun vlog does your job buy your food for you?

[@777rescueman]

I would assume that the "plymovent" is there for a reason?

[@NickClawson149311]

Really well put together video.

[@SuperGrimfandango]

Might wanna mix in some salads and fitness with the house cleaning. Ooooofah.

[@jmlibertyknives7046]

Fun and exciting.... Yea, fucking right.... They never told me about the dead people I'd carry for ever.

[@jonhm9047]

That's going to be me in 4 years

[@jessemacdonald14]

look at that tv set up lol

[@heavyhitta52]

the size of some of those guys.. holy shit

[@brmillgr]

This is all I want to be.

[@KopperKid555]

Idk how old u are, u may be older then me but let me say something, I'm 14 since I was... Hell since I could talk I have loved firefighters, police, emt, all that and the second I hit 14 I joined a local volunteer fairest stun it's been about a year and so far it has been the best times of my life. Even after a year the guys become like family it's fun and you learn so much and in the process help people. If your old enough I would recommend joining s volunteer station if ur under 18 it will help u during fire school because of how much you will learn. If you want to be a career firefighter when your old enough you won't regret it.

[@brmillgr]

+KopperKid555 I'm 33. First oral boards are next week. I'm blessed to live in a community where they still hire individuals with no experience in the fire service and have a 17 week academy. Go after it man, I hope to hear from you and keep me posted.

[@orestojiljkovic9107]

+KopperKid555 I`m now 14 and i want to be a firefighter, my friends are calling me dumbass `n stuff but you know when you were 14 how much you loved firefighters :D everyday i run and practice so i can get ready for it :D

[@joshvallery1604]

Wouldn't take much to be better than you. I'm on a volunteer station and I'd rather know someone cared than have someone with your attitude responding to my rescue.

[@tylorspitzer6356]

LoneFreedomFighter your fucking stupid were more commitited then paid are

[@Dantick09]

I think I want to be a fire fighter

[@ezraels3157]

Same here

[@holymacaro1]

Same

[@blaketaylor704]

+Dantick09 It's a fun and exciting thing to do. Especially when you're just sitting around and the tones drop for a structure fire ;)

[@Dantick09]

+Blake Taylor I applied but they are taking forever to start the selection process, maybe they are full this year :(

[@blacktest]

it will be worth the wait! :) best job in the world in my humble opinion

[@BluGuyMyco]

Knoxville is 15 minutes from where I live lol

[@jacobschwertfeger4435]

i guess this job is the only one where no business is good business

[@Thepuggleparty]

Cool table @ 6:28

[@thefiremensch]

Hahaha the worst is when you're working out and then you get a medical and show up on scene, face pouring with sweat. I wonder what the patient is thinking...

[@shaneforzano7486]

Would you have any advice to someone interested in the fire service? Im a senior in high school and a volunteer in my town fire department. My plan was to get some more experience, my EMT license, and an AS in fire science before I apply to departments. Any advice?

[@thefiremensch]

shane forzano It depends where you live. I live in SoCal so getting into the fire service was quite competitive. Getting your EMT is key as well as working as an EMT. Try to get into an explorer/cadet program with a local department. Another piece of advice, apply now, don't wait till you "get everything". You could just miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime.

[@tanthony3895]

ABSOLUTELY!. if the public knew the truth, most fulltime agencies like mine would go volunteer. 18 years of primarily EMS. THAT'S THE TRUTH. 85% EMS (A LOT OF BS HERE TOO!!!), 10 COMPLETE BULLSHIT...5% FIRE.

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Wow many of the firefighters are WAY over weight. I wouldn’t want to be on a roof with them venting a structure fire.

[@jasdevs3427]

April 26. Firefighter career. Jasdev Singh

[@BeardGawd88]

Damn, what if you're in the middle of taking a duce!!?🤣

[@larrycross9121]

pinch it off and get out!

[@mrbobsshow]

Cut short and wipe deep.

[@user-mv7hy2xi9w]

اتمنه اكو ترجمه للعربيه وشكرا تحياتي

[@bajamedic]

Is everyone overweight?

[@rebeccamiller4872]

The baby crying!😣

[@sourtirez]

short more like 30 min long!

[@hftfire]

Learn a few things about CAL FIRE... allegedfirephysics.com and www.hftfire.com ENJOY! Tell 'em how ya feel!

[@matthewamaral4825]

I want to be a firefighter but I don't know where to start 😕

[@alejandrosolis6464]

Google it. .

[@sebastianlopez5243]

_ShadowThief_ you first have to get your Fire fighter minimum standard. then your EMT. and CDL licence. check the requirements of the department you want to serve .

[@matthewamaral4825]

Sebastian Lopez thanks

[@dennisgallimore9638]

Start with your local volunteer station

[@cherryn2835]

Yay! A female f f who drives! Ty!🇺🇸

[@LSkyman.]

Nice documentary but the music is annoying and way too loud

[@Jibbz707]

The Ladder says "Engine 2" on it....

[@firemanfishy71]

That's a teleboom and it is Engine 2. The ladder on it is for rescue only. The ladder truck in this station is Ladder 1.

[@dennisgallimore9638]

Everyone needs to stop talkin about fat firefighters they do just as much as anyone else and when you call nine-one-one they will be there you're not going to care how fat they are or how skinny they are you're going to thank God they cameI'm a firefighter in it ticks me off that people talk about something they don't even know about