Fleet Friday - Ladder 12

This Fleet Friday is one of our most detailed! It features Ladder 12, known as "The Black Pearl" which is housed at Firehouse 12 at 6529 S. Broadway in Littleton. The Firehouse 12 motto is the "Pirates of Broadway," their theme is included on the apparatus and their equipment.
During 2020 Ladder 12 responded to 2,259 total incidents making it the busiest aerial apparatus at South Metro. 42 of those incidents were dispatched as structure fires.
Ladder 12 is a 2015 Pierce Velocity and the only non-platform aerial or "Tower" apparatus at South Metro Fire Rescue.

[@darkshadow36618]

Who all remembers him from day in a life of a firefighter

[@THEFIREPPL]

I thought he looked familiar.

[@cooperbcrosby]

Me

[@leonardosoto8741]

I do

[@ryanjefferies2334]

He is my favourite

[@schnemannfilms]

It was the video which brought me to this channel.

[@em1osmurf]

wonderful. my father said his smoke alarm kept beeping, but he had a stroke and couldn't use his ladder. unit came out, they completely replace both of Daddy's smoke alarms for free. "we'd rather you call for a simple thing like this, than recover you out of smoldering ruins." why they are everyday heros.

[@dpm-jt8rj]

Very well stated. And absolutely true.

[@lems18902]

What a great presentation. Everything was so eloquently explained. The knowledge of this firefighter is enormous. I am ALWAYS impressed by South Metro personnel. Thank you for continuing to share.

[@jonahdrake2474]

Suggestions • Day in the Life: District Chief • Day in the Life: District EMS Supervisor

[@duke101695]

They already did Med 1

[@imreallyseb2636]

@@duke101695 that was fleet friday thou

[@anton2006]

Both are on their list and will be done eventually

[@TYARUCHYK15]

When I saw the pic for the video I wondered if it would be the same guy from a day in the life of a firefighter...and it is!

[@alex_1798]

Yay you got Justin from day in the life to do this

[@dgonosalves200130987]

I appreciate how in depth and knowledgeable FF Justin is about his equipment he operates with. Stay safe.

[@ethanhayden9192]

Great video! I like how in-depth this guy gets. It's nice to see other people's tools and how they relate!

[@SkateparkLessons]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO! Big Respect

[@Raquelsantos-.]

I love the profession of firefighters and God bless you all, thank you so much for saving lives,💖💯🙌🇧🇷

[@iamReddington]

4:19 I like that he mentioned rescuing a person AND a dog. Dogs need the help, too. Glad he recognizes that!

[@ktar7189]

Thank you Kim Connor and Eric from your friend Kyle

[@cmcer1995]

This is really a thorough review of everything on the Ladder truck. I mean really well done. After viewing all of this one can see that this Ladder Truck is ready for just about anything. This might have been a long video, but Justin made it go by very quickly and is worthwhile to watch it over again. Thanks for doing an excellent job of explaining how things function on this outstanding looking rig. Great video content. I know a young mom who lives in the Springs who is interested in becoming a fire fighter and will be encouraging her to check out all your videos.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thank you so much!

[@connorkogler9032]

I would love to see a series showing uncut, unedited calls (fire, vehicle accidents, etc.) from start to finish. Starting at the station from the moment the call comes in, seeing how fast they are out the door, how long it takes to get there and finish the job, and just overall get a better sense of what a call is like from start to finish.

[@connorkogler9032]

You could call it something like, "Ride Along"

[@kenturner2349]

You can’t have uncut or unedited videos of certain calls due to patient privacy concerns, legal reasons and possibly time constraints. Eric and Connor are very good at what they do and that’s probably why you don’t see videos like that.

[@jderrick1994]

trust me, a good half hour to an hour of cleaning hoses and restocking trucks isn't interesting haha.

[@owensweetland342]

EXCELLENT walk-around. Know your truck, know your tools.

[@matthewassell6471]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long! Such an amazing rig!

[@anton2006]

Always have seen the rig outside the station but rarely i have caught it responding even tho they are usually busy

[@brycegoldinger4281]

Follow @colorado_fire_ems on instagram for a bunch of ladder 12 videos

[@itisjambo]

Justin killed it on this! Clearly has immense knowledge of everything on the rig and all of his duties - and he's damn good at explaining it, too. Well done to the PIO team and Justin.

[@warrenfrost5382]

what a thorough and engaging run-through. He really knows his truck inside out and quite articulate with it. Really someone how loves his job.

[@sergeifedukov1381]

I'm not even a US citizen, but i can surely say that u guys real life savers, all of you: Police, Firefighters, Medical etc. Only respect and proud of u! I wish to have something like US emergency agencies in my country.

[@benjaminpalma6532]

Nice to see Justin again

[@jp_dub1084]

Omg I have been waiting this long as well for this rig. Best rig in south metro!

[@furqanabid7319]

man, the station 12 video was shorter than this. this ladder is huge

[@fullsendoutdoors706]

Them are some of the bravest people that I have ever seen. Love from West Virginia volunteer fire department.

[@michellehall2715]

Hello, in the city where I live SLO, CA. Fire Station 3 is on the corner of my block the guys there are great!! I thank them for all they do.

[@josephalexander3884]

One of the best videos yet. I hope to see him more. He explains very well. Thank you.

[@davisluong2060]

Damn, those biceps. You know that he definitely hits the gym for sure.

[@andydillman8133]

Nice job and detail of The Black Pearl from Justin. Justin looks thinner than his premier in day in the life...j/k. Nicely done and stay safe!!

[@derekf7181]

I the day in the life of a firefighter, Justin had mentioned that the Pirates of Broadway and the Main Street Screamers and other companies had stickers. Could y’all put them on the next community store? Thanks in advance

[@joeharris4627]

He did a Terrific job explaining the Truck and its tools that the Truck has and how the tools work for different jobs and tasks.

[@rickhartzell1708]

this was very good tour of your rig best ever keep up the good work stay safe

[@mooseriddle]

Outstanding presentation!!!

[@poohbearmom64]

This is an Awesome Video tour of this piece of apparatus 👏👏👏 Thanks

[@prescottosegie]

🔥🔥🔥another awesome video i love watching y’all channel💪💯

[@brianjohnston9822]

Nice to see a video on full air systems and maintenance facility of the SCBA’s tanks and auxiliary systems.

[@Azuria0_0]

Thats a very cool Ladder and station 🙏🏻

[@genebeard930]

Outstanding presentation. BE SAFE!

[@steveO6331]

Justin rocked the presentation. Very knowledgeable!!!!!!!

[@dpm-jt8rj]

Best "Fleet Friday" I have seen yet, and well worth the time. I do not work for or owe anything to Pierce, but they make the best ladder trucks and fire engines; that is just my opinion. I would also have this guy on my crew anytime, he is extremely knowledgeable. I bet he would be a fine paramedic and I am confident he is a fine firefighter. I would want a fellow fire fighter like him working with me. Sharp as a tack. Stay safe out there and take care.

[@lexmedic157]

Excellent review of Ladder 12, kudos FF Justin!

[@mynamestartswithc6587]

I made this truck as a mod in a firefighting game. Love y'alls rigs.

[@paulmcdonnell9409]

Great video and information

[@thaifoodtv5038]

Thank you I very appreciate it to tell us everything and how they work

[@christianperi]

Very cool. Our local department Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District here in Washoe County NV is also going with the same black on red theme for their apparatus.

[@goofygolfer56]

GREAT Video! VERY interesting and informative. Now I understand why Home Depot is always out of Husky tool bags and totes! 😆

[@SumSouuthernSugar]

Wow! Very interesting. Thanks.

[@gabrielpujol3176]

i´ve waiting this video many time thank youuu

[@limemonster2295]

Good to see he is still working there!

[@davepark1085]

Awesome video, thank you.

[@martykardaseski7590]

Asumeness ❤️ Littleton Colorado!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!👍

[@3catfirephotography374]

When will there be the next vlog you guys go to so much fire on PulsePoint and also is the station Saturday of station 61 I mean 21 this Saturday

[@anton2006]

The next station saturday should be next month, they do station Saturday's once a month.

[@BobJoe-tw9sw]

That’s awesome I’m going to the academy in December

[@TruculentBastard]

A well done fleet Friday. Some of the guys doing fleet Friday or Saturday are extremely boring, but this guy is good.

[@Bobbyd0052]

BEST YET !

[@K_ber1]

Black ladder is soooo nice

[@rick4adk]

Absolutely no doubt that this man is going far, perhaps even chief.

[@chrishuston1451]

Well-designed rig. I'm always amazed when I see compartments 1-20 % full. Spending tens of thousands of dollars for nothing. With the exception of your charger compartment, it's well done.

[@chirstchurchNZ]

2nd favorite series straight after the day in the life series

[@charlesferebee263]

OUTSTANDING. ! ! ! 👍👍🇺🇸

[@willlewis8340]

wow what a interesting video

[@TubeDeviant]

Ladder 12 is BEAUTIFUL..!

[@TheHastingsumc]

Great job, So assume this Ladder was pre-merger, so is the goal to replace this with a Tower or keep one ladder in the dept. Assume there are pro's and cons to each

[@nathanielbrown7445]

There’s just something about Justin that makes him my favorite

[@midproductions1529]

Engine-36, Medic-36 & Station-36. All suggestion's for Station Saturday and Fleet Friday!

[@anton2006]

There are fleet fridays on E16 and M16 which are basically the same as E and M36 and the station Saturday will be done eventually

[@gengeconstantin5257]

Best Fleet Friday

[@ptmy8590]

Nice rig.

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

Do your engines carry standpipes (not right name I don’t think but don’t know what it’s called) but a pipe that can connect to a hydrant where you can then connect many hoses to them? Lastly do they carry Y’s or C’s (where you can spelt hoses off another hose to make it longer if needed? Also do your engines have reel lines (I assume not) and pre-connects (I assume yes)?

[@BuildItBricks]

Yay another thing to build! XD

[@3catfirephotography374]

i cant wait to see that

[@harfordfirebuff2015]

Same haere

[@TheRebelOfWot]

Ah yes the black pearl

[@alexfletcher9614]

Great Demo and well maintained appliance. Out of interest how do you monitor your firefighters when they wearing BA inside a structure? All the best from Lancs fire rescue , England 👍

[@cooperbcrosby]

Can you please show us how the equipment works?

[@stevehofmaster7489]

Very. Cool .

[@kevinkevin9448]

Pierce needs to hire him as a ladder apparatus trainer

[@jarrythskeen8336]

On your search rope how far apart are your knots spaced apart? On the end of your stick look like you had 2 pieces of webbing what are they for?

[@kevinbunnell5343]

so i wanted to be a volunteer emt could u do more ems videos or do a day in the life of a ems chief

[@GreaterCincinnatiFireBuff]

um when he mentioned rescue company i thought before collapse 45 he mentioned Station 34 And Rescue 34

[@owengilbert7868]

Do you guys have an email. I have made a picture I would like to share with you :)

[@3catfirephotography374]

What station is battalion 2 at and what station is safety 12 at

[@louism.4957]

Do you have a rapid response truck ?

[@Paul-gp8qs]

I would really like to know what's the Camera and Lens you're filming with!

[@3catfirephotography374]

Can engine 21 or brush 21 have the next fleet Friday or have one

[@nicholaswiant]

I’m a new Subscriber

[@3catfirephotography374]

What will be for the next fleet Friday

[@sparkthefirebuff4]

What kind of moter is on that truck?

[@burgerfatty]

@@landonpalmer7662 K

[@jpope537]

1:09 am I the only person that saw the football between the chair and center console

[@blzdwazey2968]

what song is this?

[@iisunny_chicken21]

Does South Metro have Junior Cadet Programs?

[@TTVRapidFire605]

Hello fire Emt guy from Ohio

[@CH-dv1nf]

Is there just a station with a engine and Battalion chief

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

There is a station (22) with a Battalion (5), Engine (22), Brush (22), and Fan (22) at the station.

[@justinbates2889]

Y not a PUC pump to save space? I love the extra space on my company’s truck

[@nasaboyscout5222]

Why does only station 12 have a ladder truck ,but other stations have tower trucks?

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

The reason was because Ladder 12 was purchased by Littleton Fire Rescue along with Tower 18 to diversify their fleet while South Metro Fire had all towers before the merger between the two agencies so they kept the ladder.

[@waschte123]

In Germany, areals without a platform are considered to be outdated. Why are they so popular in the US?

[@Mustang6971]

Can’t tell you but they both style of aerials seem to work great in the US probably has to deal with how the infrastructure and the style of firefighting the US has.

[@schnemannfilms]

Liegt meist an der Taktik, die in den USA einfach eine ganz andere ist. Zudem sind die Anforderungen anders verteilt.

[@waschte123]

@@schnemannfilms Man merkts. Aber mir erschließt sich der Vorteil einer Leiter ohne Korb net. Das Konzept an sich find ich aber besser als in DE

[@thejanne2000]

👍👍👍

[@adventuretonothingness7554]

I think this guy was in the a day in a life of a firefighter video

[@solarissv777]

I just don't get it, why do US ladder trucks carry more extrication equipment then engines? Like: "there is a car wreck that caused a traffic jam, responding with the largest, unwieldiest vehicle, that carries little to no water, and carries a specialized complex mechanism, that has no use on 80% of car accidents (the ladder) totally makes sense..."

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

Amazing video! What’s the music from 48:00 to 49:47?

[@Spitfire8520]

Shut Up and Take My Money by Dominik Schwarzer

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

@@Spitfire8520 thank you!

[@BuildItBricks]

@@Spitfire8520 😧

[@deseanweary5647]

Do you guys have a en12ne

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Station 12 doesn't have an Engine. Battalion 2, Ladder 12, Medic 12 and Rehab 12 are stationed there.

[@Climacticc_Chaos]

@12:39 i was hoping he was gonna say this is where we keep our pizza's

[@Stick0413]

@07:14 do you guys run non emergent lockouts or just emergent lockouts? We are one of the very few departments around that run non emergent. As long as the registered owner is on scene we will let you sign saying you don't hold us accountable for any damage and we will pop the lock for you. Basically if you lock your keys in your car, and you are the owner (or co-owner) of said car, we will pop the lock for you, no matter if its running, a child (or disabled person), or pet is in the car. If we have first due units tied up you will wait, if its emergent we will send other units even if first due units are tied up.

[@anton2006]

They do respond to non-emergent lockouts

[@Stick0413]

@@anton2006 that’s great, not too many departments do it anymore.

[@naffdin2627]

Hi guys u made me to be interested in firefighters skills I have finished my level one but I wish u can accept me in ur company I wanna know more about firefighter plz

[@cameronmcfarlin7642]

HIS ARMS ARE SO BIG!!!