Fleet Friday - Engine 23

Join Engineer Todd Plumer for an in-depth tour of South Metro Engine 23. The apparatus is a 2022 Pierce Velocity with a 1,500 gallon per minute pump, a 750 gallon water tank and a 20 gallon foam tank.

[@James.I]

They should make a video showing how you get assigned a station and truck after graduating from the academy

[@naivoncourts4287]

They should

[@jetfreegreg1300]

Yeah they should

[@CommentFrom]

Graduate first then worry.

[@James.I]

@@CommentFrom 👌

[@Ktm.filmz108]

Yes they should for sure!

[@timdenowh95]

Shoutout to Engineer Todd, a great tour of your engine. Very well done.

[@bm7151]

Definitely my favorite SMFR Station for the calls it receives, the design, the logo, and the community around it. And now a pierce velocity PUC. My favorite truck, with my favorite station. Perfect!

[@cdmartin194]

I agree! One of my favorite stations and their company patch

[@zaneesquibel8396]

It would be awesome if y’all could do a fleet Friday on the fleet service trucks so the fellow EVT’s could see!!

[@kooldude7876]

I love the attention to detail in all of your videos! keep on motivating us with the amazing content!

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thank you!

[@mikebanks33]

Nice video! Great way to detail everything & explain things that some folks like myself would wonder about!

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thank you! We're happy you enjoyed it!

[@SD45-ET44AC]

Really, really Nice Engine!!! Although my favorite was my first, I learned to drive and still miss my 1961 American LaFrance. 🚒🇺🇸

[@evelynlewislewis4371]

I have a husband that is a fire fighter. I have a husband that is a firefighter. I'm proud of hearing everything. Saving lives

[@johnm4579]

Nice video todd, a lot of information. I like how your truck is set up with the compartment space. It's a good idea to keep the hose in a closed compartment better then our trucks with old fashioned open to outside elements. well done !

[@CJR508]

I love South Metro fire rescue

[@cdmartin194]

Keep the videos coming! Seems like forever since the last one

[@StormChaserCalebkime]

solar panels on the medic unit. That is a smart idea.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thanks! SMFR also has solar panels on the Battalion, Safety and other support SUV's to help power the MDT's.

[@Kansas-Trains]

Very detailed walk around guys 😊🇺🇸🙏

[@stud88100]

Great job on the video. Very informative

[@jacobh3594]

You should do a video of the oldest vehicle that is still Frontline

[@Leopity.]

Some say that station alert is still dialing

[@ktar7189]

Thank you Kim Connor Eric and Lauren I miss you my friends from your friend in Springfield Missouri kyle

[@henryanthonydominguez]

Great detail on this vid!!!!!

[@jarrythskeen8336]

Sharp looking rig

[@NeilM01989]

Liked and shared 🧑🏻👍🏻🚒

[@nicholasmakepeace8748]

I love the fire truck

[@angienicholson2140]

We need a fleet Friday of tiller 34

[@sportbrosproductions]

Very good video

[@Bryer68]

Great video south metro fire department from Bryer Floyd

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thank you!

[@patspencer5649]

Awesome!

[@stevejones5824]

Thanks for the tour of an outlying rig - carries a bit of everything! But you didn't show us the rear directions signs...

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

We did miss that! At 18:54 you'll see some amber colored rectangles in a line surrounded by chrome. Those are the directional lights that are controlled by the Engineer. They can signal traffic to go right, left or split. There are also a couple different caution flash patterns. We'll demo the directional lights in a future video!

[@e.g.o.m.e]

Nice cant wait

[@henryanthonydominguez]

More Engine vids please!

[@bondservantministriesinc.672]

I hate getting notice of something coming up! It’s such a teaser 😮😮

[@Rescue-je8sr]

Nice fire truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brandongaines1731]

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO what on earth was that weird tone over the station PA at the end?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

The weird tones at the end were being transmitted because the regular station alerting was down for maintenance. The back up method includes those sounds which can also be heard over the SMFR Dispatch radio channel.

[@sbfd201]

ALso, wondering whyyou did not get flow meters instead of pressure gauges.

[@gabbysimdars9072]

Rescue 45 demo's and Para structures demo

[@GrizFireVideoGraphy12345]

When are y’all getting new station cause the number can be Station 50 with hazmat 30 Engine and a batt

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

SMFR has a few more new fire stations planned but the numbers haven't been decided yet.

[@Thompsonae]

Hey SMFR! Just wondering, what is the music in the Station Saturday intro?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

The intro song is called "Smile" by Gracie Gray

[@911dispatcher6]

This is cool

[@FRDLC1]

So whats in the Milwaukee Pack out in the back drivers cabinet.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Engine 23 is using it for salvage covers, a tarp and related small equipment.

[@FRDLC1]

Awesome thank you!!

[@trob0914]

Do the new PUC pumps need to be " "tank to pump" circulated during cold weather or does it have sufficient heat capabilities for the tank not to freeze? Rigs in the good ole 70s & 80s in Alaska pretty much required it!

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Great question! SMFR's Cold Weather Operations guideline does include the need to open tank to pump and tank recuirculation or refill valves and leave them open to create thermal circulation with warm tank water. Additionally, apparatus with pumps can only leave their stations for emergencies when the outside temperature is 20°F, all discharge and intake valves are drained to prevent freezing... Really not excited for winter now!

[@trob0914]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO THX, I find your videos enjoyable. You have a great proactive department, Stay Safe!!🇺🇸

[@Heart723NTDV]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO, what happens if you guys get a call below 20 degrees? Do y'all have any extra things you would do to ensure the pumps don't freeze?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

@@Heart723NTDV Great question! Yes, the Engineer will drain all of the discharges and make sure there's no water in the threads/caps that could freeze. Once they arrive at an incident scene the Engineer will open the tank to pump valve and circulate the water. The friction heats it up and the movement helps prevent ice build up.

[@naivoncourts4287]

How old do you have to be to be a firefighter for the south metro fire department

[@coloradod3649]

21 to apply but very competitive. May have 200 applicants for 1 academy of 25 to 30. Usually takes 2 or 3 years of testing and interviewing with multiple departments to get hired by any dept.

[@ethanstark6270]

@@coloradod3649 South Metro you only need to be 18….

[@e.g.o.m.e]

I think it's 18 for south metro, but I'm sure because of their popularity, they probably get a ton of applicants

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

South Metro's minimum age for firefighter candidates is 18. For more information about other requirements, please visit this link www.southmetro.org/411/FirefighterParamedic-Careers

[@sbfd201]

Wondering what the cost of the truck was, also do you have a generator, I see a electic fan but do not remember any mention of a power source. Also, do you have any portable scene lighting in case you need lights say in the rear of a structure and do you carry an AED.

[@thegoldeneagle9890]

@sbfd201 They said something about a generator near the begging it was basically “so we don’t need to fire up the generator” so I think there might be one

[@thegoldeneagle9890]

It is about at between 30 and 50 seconds in

[@homeFall1]

you can see a lifepak in front of the delta seat when he opens that door so looks like they just carry that AED and not a full medical monitor on this truck.

[@daltonmiles1681]

I may be late watching it because I am going to the Chili Cook Off today

[@ryguy9841]

Is your 28 foot extension ladder a one-man or two man operation?

[@javorisscott4288]

It should be a 2 man job but many people can do it solo

[@MrJRod891]

What was the deal with the station alert?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

It was just a blooper moment since the tones interrupted the video. The unusual sounds are what we hear when the back up station alerting method is being used.

[@ryguy9841]

Is it normal for your engines not to carry a rotary saw and a Zoll monitor?

[@lynx9373]

Rotary saws are often restricted to ladders and rescues in larger departments and Zoll/Lifepaks are seen as ALS monitoring tools that are usually only present on designated medical units (Like Ambulances or Paramedic trucks). Both of these are products of cost effectiveness; why put every tool on every truck when you can spread them out and have a negligible drop in performance?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

South Metro's Aerials and Engines do carry cardiac monitors, but rotary saws are carried on the aerials and heavy rescue.

[@ninjabugy]

What is a station alert

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

That was a message from Dispatch communicating that the normal way they receive emergency notifications wasn't working, and the back-up method was in place.

[@ninjabugy]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO thanks for update

[@BNSF4706]

If you see this I hope you guys be safe firefighting

[@artisticdriver4218]

Mobil Monkey Bars, Nice Truck🎉

[@troytrotter9751]

@SouthMetroFireRescue- Centennial , Colorado Eric have you guys done A Day In The life of a PIO video?

[@TheMobius001]

@Tory Totter here there video of eric doing a day in a life of he day as pio kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnu2i5ZnlpJssMU

[@e.g.o.m.e]

Yes

[@Minifirebuff]

I like the old school rigs because they have a jakebrake

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

One of the best sounds in the world! Especially when paired with a Detroit Diesel!

[@davidglaum2538]

Not sure if I might have missed it do you have a water supply tank on the rig?

[@rvernick00]

He mentioned the tank-to-pump was electric, so I assume there's a tank. ;)

[@davidglaum2538]

@@rvernick00 I would think so.

[@javorisscott4288]

Every engine has a water tank, that’s what makes an engine an engine

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Yes, Engine 23 has a 750 gallon water tank and a 20 gallon class A foam tank.

[@davidglaum2538]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Thank you. You have a fantastic equipment glad I didn’t have to pay for it.

[@patrickhickey6731]

at 37:07 who is that girl I never seen her before?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

SMFR's Communications Division has a college intern working with us. She's getting some hands-on experience with video creation and photography.

[@naivoncourts4287]

Hi