Not only Buscemi was a firefighter in New York, but he went back to his old station the day after 9/11 and he worked 12 hours each day for several days looking for survivors, sifting through the debris alongside many many other firefighters obviously. Declined all interviews and only a handful of photographs of him during those days actually exist. Truly remarkable.
@christophercollins8683 жыл бұрын
He later went on to produce a very good doccumentry about PTSD within the fire department after 9/11.
@someguy16883 жыл бұрын
He does a job many of us cannot. Got nothing but respect for this guy
@iamReddington3 жыл бұрын
I never knew that. H's an amazing guy!
@Seabed34343 жыл бұрын
you mean fdny departmant 13
@Alpha-yt4ty3 жыл бұрын
@@Seabed3434 Spelled Department Wrong Lmao
@floijd3 жыл бұрын
I like how most of the other experts on this show introduce themselves saying stuff like: "Hi, I am X, a world class expert in the ancient art of knitting oven mitts" or whatever. And he just says: "Hi, I'm Greg, a firefighter."
@michaelhawthorne86962 жыл бұрын
floijd "Hi, I am X, a world class expert in the ancient art of knitting oven mitts"....😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 LMAO at that title, what a claim to fame if that proffession existed.....
@candidlyopinionated192 жыл бұрын
“Ancient art of knitting oven mitts” lmao thanks I needed a laugh today.
@MalibuChiefBarbie2 жыл бұрын
Up next: World Champion knitter breaks down knitting scenes in movies and TV.
@matthewconnolly95082 жыл бұрын
Noticed that too.. the man!
@androgynousmaggot93892 жыл бұрын
So? Everyone is proud of their jobs. That's something all those people have!
@oumtjackawillie3 жыл бұрын
I love these when they find someone who's both really passionate and knowledgable about what they're doing. All of a sudden you find yourself learning about stuff you'd never think was interesting. And it's funny how the guys producing the movies get expert-advisors for all the big scenes and still end up missing small details the pros react to immediately.
@jfresh1143 жыл бұрын
Facts he had my attention the whole video.
@tipi55863 жыл бұрын
Finding things you'd never considered possibly interesting, through a sort of weird, socio-psychological pseudo telepathy, or an intellectual empathy, is one of the aspects of humanity that amazes me most. That and ramen noodles.
@LangstoniusRex3 жыл бұрын
You would be surprised how often consultants are overruled because procedure doesnt make good cinema.
@Tropicalja9893 жыл бұрын
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@ShepardKammander3 жыл бұрын
@@LangstoniusRex Yeah the guy who consulted on the first few Fast and Furious Movies, Craig Lieberman made a youtube channel. The amount of times he says "I advised them that was unrealistic/stupid but they ignored me" is insane
@thetiniestpirate3 жыл бұрын
Firefighters are the fkn gold standard of efficiency, insane what a team of people can accomplish together.
@00mike913 жыл бұрын
Foreal, even in the military they be crazy
@RandomHero.133 жыл бұрын
tbh his weight doesnt seem like a "gold standard of efficiency"
@zackwatt14533 жыл бұрын
@RandomHero13 you ruin the vibe he’s doing good cmon now what are you doing 😂🤦♂️
@arafchowdhury81963 жыл бұрын
@@RandomHero.13 nobody needs six pack abs to be a firefighter he looks like he’s strong enough for a job like that
@RandomHero.133 жыл бұрын
@@arafchowdhury8196 it is not about a sixpack, but please imagine him sprinting up ~10 flights of stairs in full gear and now tell me that he is in decent physical condition to do that ...
@tiffanyr1343 жыл бұрын
My heart melted when he said they also do everything they can to save the animals as well. What a good guy!
@ethanpotts29153 жыл бұрын
Cuz we're humans too, we wouldn't want our cats or dog in that fire
@hello70323 жыл бұрын
Animals are lives too
@hawkeye75272 жыл бұрын
The hierarchy: Humans > pets > property.
@keithlukeswanson93457 ай бұрын
@@hello7032a burning building on fire coming down, I’m not looking through pitch black smoke to save a cat..sorry
@hello70327 ай бұрын
@@keithlukeswanson9345 weird thing to just out about yourself unprompted
@youssefsamir94543 жыл бұрын
Can we just take a second to talk about how flawless his waves are🌊🌊🌊
@pastorgainz72303 жыл бұрын
Its how he puts out the flames
@Ric_Vicious3 жыл бұрын
I'm a... lighter skinned brotha, lol, and that was actually one of my first thoughts! Looks very nice, and well done.
@Eoraptor13 жыл бұрын
More waves than a stormy sea. JAMES
@Tomorrison283 жыл бұрын
Waves on spin
@Tropicalja9893 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXakaJuPnqyXfpo
@billdoster94153 жыл бұрын
"Wait, check the doorknob." "To see if it's hot?" "Sure, but it could also be unlocked..." The wisdom of experience lol
@dontcare70863 жыл бұрын
I've actually seen videos of police failing to kick in a door that ended up being unlocked. I instantly thought of that when he said this.
@virago1776-h4g3 жыл бұрын
Our motto: "Try before you pry."
@masheen36583 жыл бұрын
@@virago1776-h4g Yessir! While I always hope, for speed’s sake, the door is unlocked, I do love a little forcible entry. Usually a good blow with the top of the axe is good enough on a residential door. If not, nothing is stopping that halligan!
@firestorm1652 жыл бұрын
@@dontcare7086 you'd be surprised how often even people like SEALs forget to check it
@martin-lr3gz2 жыл бұрын
during my training as a firefighter or instructors actually test us if we would check the doorknob or break the door down instantly lol so its probably quite common
@roblewis71863 жыл бұрын
Him saying he may be in the "dad bod edition" of the firefighter calendar was hilarious! He seems like a genuine and humble hero. Thank you sir for your service!!!
@jaysmith1408 Жыл бұрын
When our hall mentioned fundraising ideas, naturally a calendar came up, though only four of us could actually be featured 😁.
@ihave3dogs23 жыл бұрын
Steve Buscemi was indeed a firefighter. Actually went back to his old FD for September 11th, 2001. He just doesn't talk about it much because he doesn't want recognition for it. Great video!
@jasonsmith43303 жыл бұрын
Quietly showed up and did his part. No photographer, no publicist, and without fanfare. Like so many others who'd worn the uniform before he stepped up to help.
@erosson273 жыл бұрын
If I knew nothing else about him that would make him one of the most awesome actors in the business, imo.
@nickcrispino65753 жыл бұрын
It one my favorite things I know about a famous person
@ThisShitIsWeird3 жыл бұрын
Engine 55!
@cactus_jam3 жыл бұрын
yeah and didn't Pete Davidson lose is dad firefighting during 9/11 as well?
@thememeestfilmbuff3 жыл бұрын
*He’s roasting these depictions so hard* that he might need to put out the flames he caused.
@user-sc4jz8vr3o3 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@willotero4563 жыл бұрын
@@user-sc4jz8vr3o nice
@Wugyz1083 жыл бұрын
Yea, there's no hazing in the FDNY. P.C. awnswer.
@MrJeezus2 жыл бұрын
Burn baby burn
@Passenger2Life-jm9vp3 ай бұрын
Nicer
@dylanrieck66713 жыл бұрын
He's matter of fact but not boring. I'm inspired by anyone who's truly passionate and invested in what they do
@Aviator27J3 жыл бұрын
It's hard to be a firefighter for more than a few months and not have interesting stories to tell. People ask me about my time doing it (and hopefully I'll do it again) and there are always things to talk about. I forget some, but when I'm around other firefighters we can talk for hours!
@tapioalatalo61833 жыл бұрын
A lot of people don't know that Jack Nicholson ALSO used to be a firefighter.. sort of. He was a volunteer firefighter when he was younger and funny enough when he did The Shining had to go through the wooden doors they first put up a fake door and no one knew that Nicholson used to be a volunteer firefighter and he went through the door in seconds so they put up REAL wooden doors. That's why that scene feels so real. You are actually seeing Jack Nicholson breaking down a real wooden door with a REAL fire axe
@andorastorm10003 жыл бұрын
Don't you just love it when Actors can act and be so real cause they actually relate to the scenes so well😊❤😊
@jamesbeecher82423 жыл бұрын
"Jack Nicholson ALSO used to be a firefighter.. sort of" Well . . . don't mean to burst your bubble BUT my 'volly house' has 100,000 people living in our first due. Including one of the largest BIG 10 Univs. 1 block away. Do I count as a real firefighter? btw, NYC (Where Firefighter Gregory Shepherd is a fireman) has 197 engine houses with a population of 8 million people. That means that the average FDNY engine has a first due population of 40,600. . . sooo can I call myself a real fireman yet?
@Aviator27J3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by "sort of"? If he was a volunteer he likely did exactly the same stuff the professionals do other than collect a paycheck and benefits.
@tapioalatalo61833 жыл бұрын
@@Aviator27J It's a second language. I don't know what the difference is between a volunteer firefighter and an actual firefighter. Whenever anyone mentions Jack's background they always say volunteer firefighter and not that he was a firefighter
@jamesbeecher82423 жыл бұрын
@@tapioalatalo6183 the difference is just in whether you get paid or not. Most firefighters in the US are volunteer. There are 4 to 5 times the number of volunteers (don't get paid) to the number of carrier firefighters (get paid). Both are 'real' or 'actual' firefighters.
@fiona-lyons3 жыл бұрын
My father-in-law is a retired firefighter. As this guy said you have to check there IS a floor before going forward. He once pulled back his buddy because the room didn't feel right. They had almost no visibility and later found out a huge section of the floor was missing. He's the calmest person I know.
@wulfjay7102 Жыл бұрын
I have a friend who is a professional firefighter and he is super calm as well. I truly admire that!
@drechsla3 жыл бұрын
Dogs originally ran ahead of the horse carriages and acted as a sort of siren, barking and moving people out of the way so the horses could get through
@matthewhull58763 жыл бұрын
And chasing other dogs away.
@jazliek99413 жыл бұрын
They were also guard dogs because people would steal horses (valuable, well trained) while the firefighters were firefighting
@astralsn0w7563 жыл бұрын
How would they know where to go?
@sillybob96892 жыл бұрын
@@astralsn0w756 I'm assuming firefighters would train dogs to detect and follow smoke or something.
@maxwellmark Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂….sure they did. For the correct answer look up the term “carriage dog”. … hahaha…siren dogs 😂😂😂, good one 😂
@FlameRogue13 жыл бұрын
As a firefighter, I absolutely love this. Thank you for representing our brother(and sister)hood and for what we stand for. 👍🏽
@bobbyologun15173 жыл бұрын
why are all ff movies bad
@FlameRogue13 жыл бұрын
@@bobbyologun1517 because Hollywood tends to over glorify and exaggerate a lot of scenarios
@bobbyologun15173 жыл бұрын
@@FlameRogue1 true true any hope for the new one with Angelina Jolie? looks good imo but i got my hopes up before
@SonicBoone562 жыл бұрын
@@FlameRogue1 it's true for just about every profession
@moneyboyfranco89362 жыл бұрын
Is it hard to get in
@godoftoasters75943 жыл бұрын
Funfact: the first ladder 49 scene where Joaquin Phoenix is going over the roof is a pretty spot on reenactment of a 1991 rescue by the FDNY
@erric2453 жыл бұрын
Kevin Shea, Patty Barr, Patty Brown, Ray McCormack. Legends
@PTC__3 жыл бұрын
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@henryapfelbach18453 жыл бұрын
It sounded like he works in FDNY. I can't believe he did not know about this being a reenactment of that iconic rescue. That is a shame.
@aghastlyghost3 жыл бұрын
He might have said something but it was cut for brevity. Shame because that sounds really cool and also this guy very much seems to know his stuff. 🙂
@mojo80943 жыл бұрын
I don't even live on the same continent as this firefighter, yet the way he spoke made me somehow feel safer (as in, well taken care of by professionals) in case of a fire. I have mad respect for people like him, true heroes.
@Shadowfax-19803 жыл бұрын
I feel like Backdraft is to firefighters what Top Gun is to fighter pilots. They may not be that realistic, but they still make the profession look cool.
@spddracer3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@heatheranddenerale2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a firefighter. He talked about Backdraft all the time. He also always talked about what was wrong with it. He made me watch it with him so many times. We also had fire drills a lot at our house. He was serious.
@vb8428 Жыл бұрын
@@heatheranddenerale Just watched it in 4k without knowing what an iconic film it is
@electrontube3 жыл бұрын
10:25 Steve Buscemi was a firefighter with Engine 55 in New York City. After the suicide airplane attacks on 11 September 2001 in New York, Mr Buscemi returned to his old unit and performed as a volunteer member during recovery efforts. Pete Davidson's father was a firefighter in the 11 September attacks, he was last seen ascending the North Tower. Davidson and Buscemi first met during Ground Zero cleanup operations.
@ronblack78702 жыл бұрын
pete is 28 so was only 7 on 9-11. i don't think he was doing cleanup at ground zero.
@electrontube2 жыл бұрын
@@ronblack7870 no, he probably wasn't. he was probably wondering where his father went.
@PahzWatchesYouTube3 жыл бұрын
I like that they went back to classic movies and not just the new ones. My son-in-law is a firefighter/paramedic, so of course, I sent this to him.
@first2summit3 жыл бұрын
I'm very impressed he knew about the Dalmatians calming down horses. Not how many people, let alone firefighters knew that, but great to know he knows his history. And I love how he talked about everything was team-based.
@ot84792 жыл бұрын
Teamwork is essential in movies too! So, there's a little connection somewhere!
@idontneedaname318 Жыл бұрын
Dalmatians are also bred to keep up with horses
@mikecolts213 жыл бұрын
My father was a firefighter for 30 years. This was awesome to see 👍🏾
@1stdaughter3 жыл бұрын
Much respect to your dad!
@heatheranddenerale2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a lieutenant in the fire department since 1976 until 2005. This actually made me tear up thinking about him.
@JustDiane71 Жыл бұрын
My dad was firefighter too. Paid/volunteer56 years. They're a different breed and so are their kids. 😜
@keithlukeswanson93456 ай бұрын
What did the guy say the saying is? The engine goes to the burn center the ladder goes where?
@UrbanOutlawsSk8Co3 жыл бұрын
To all the fire fighters.... Thank you
@surprisecat74013 жыл бұрын
Salute to your service in helping save lives! And also, that hairline lookin' crispy mayn. Shoutout to your barber too.
@bennettzug3 жыл бұрын
went to his ig think he’s the barber
@iesha123 жыл бұрын
@@bennettzug no my brother isn't a barber. He models for his barber ❤
@viktorhauk3 жыл бұрын
Love this guy and his sense of humor ... and I'd definitely buy the dad-bod edition to support him :)
@BushteaWoman3 жыл бұрын
I love the repetition of “preserving life” as a value... wish other civil service offices got this memo.
What the USA fire disservice doesn't realize is, protecting life is quicker and safer for everyone by doing their Primary JOB of eliminating the threat. That preserving life business is pure BS if what you end up doing is threatening everyone's life while playing hero.
@bcgrittner80763 жыл бұрын
Not bad. Years ago I was a reserve firefighter on a department that was career. We lost three guys one night - two career and one reserve. I was involved in a direct lifesaving attempt for my fellow reserve. I failed. He was, likely, dead before he hit the ground. That memory still haunts me 47 1/2 years later. A few years later I moved and enlisted on the volunteer department. No further comment.
@Sofie27343 жыл бұрын
I just want to remind you that you didn’t fail. His life was already gone and he had moved on by the time you got to him. You did all you could, but he had already moved on.
@bcgrittner80763 жыл бұрын
@@Sofie2734 It’s hard to deal with sometimes. The memories don’t go away. PTSD is very real, as are the flashbacks that I have experienced. Your words are kind and meaningful. Thank you.
@hollemankayla2 жыл бұрын
Regardless of the result of what happened that night. You still risked your life to save others. That’s noble and something to be proud of. I am proud of you!
@hollemankayla2 жыл бұрын
And remember it is never to late to talk to someone. Your feeling and perspective of those events need to be heard.
@emanymton57892 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for your dedication and your service. There is no way for me to rightfully express my gratitude. The way i see it is you gave your best. The result was not the one hoped for, but that does not diminish your effort in the slightest. You did not fail. like someone else said his time was up, there was nothing anyone could have done. the fact that you survived where he did not is not your fault. this internet stranger is proud of you for trying. not everyone would. i'm a civvy and i wouldn't know what to do. but the one thing i know is you gave your best and you did not fail. thank you for doing what you did. thank you for doing what you do. this internet stranger appreciates you. have a safe 10-42. you earned it.
@solitaryflower3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. He's so straightforward, but his intelligence really shines and you just TRUST him. I love watching these!
@kidnamedre3 жыл бұрын
I’m a fire fighter and must say this guy is a very good representation of a good and knowledgeable person in this field. Very well down
@theminidino3 жыл бұрын
Y'all always find good and interesting experts for these reviews, but this firefighter is next level good. I really like him and hope there are more scenes you can have him review in the future!
@zpetrie882 жыл бұрын
I’m a 911 dispatcher and my dad is a firefighter, this is a great representation thank you for this it’s very helpful having even a little bit of understanding in this world about what actually goes on
@TheDorkKnight54193 жыл бұрын
Steve Buscemi does not get the credit he deserves. He left his cushy job as a well paid actor on 9/11 and went back to his job on the engine without telling a soul and did what he did best to save whoever he could and help however possible. Amazing guy
@vb8428 Жыл бұрын
Meanwhile the firefighters who do this almost every day don't get the same credit🤡
@JamiylaMeade3 жыл бұрын
This was like a Smokey the bear session for adults & I loved every minute of it! This guy is clear & informative while being serious but not harsh or sarcastic! I'm hoping for a part 2!
@SwoleakhulTheBlind3 жыл бұрын
Finally a real life superhero on GQ. Much respect to that man 💪
@bjt81366 Жыл бұрын
This was the most professional, professional GQ has had on this series. Humble, funny but still informative. You can tell he's an expert on policies and procedure.
@bjt813663 жыл бұрын
The best narration of any of the clips once seen. Super knowledgeable, good humor, clear delivery. 10 out of 10
@dilligaff19793 жыл бұрын
I watched backdraft as a kid. It was one of the reasons I became a firefighter.
@1njtrooper3 жыл бұрын
You go I go....
@dilligaff19793 жыл бұрын
@@1njtrooper "That's my brother"
@1stdaughter3 жыл бұрын
Much respect to you!
@ryank12733 жыл бұрын
I watched both movies, the funerals hit real hard!
@12thDecember3 жыл бұрын
I watched Backdraft when it came out, too. It's one of the reasons I definitely did *not* become a firefighter. What a horrifying scenario. Thank you for having the courage I lack.
@USMCRonin3 жыл бұрын
While being a successful actor Steve Buscemi returned to NY to help look for survivors after 9/11
@mauryhan3 жыл бұрын
And he did so without drawing attention to himself. Most people didn't know he was there until after the fact. He actually returned to his former engine company, No. 55, and pulled 12 hour shifts digging for survivors,
@Arch3an3 жыл бұрын
@@mauryhan I never knew that about him until recently. What an awesome man.
@Lynwood_Jackson3 жыл бұрын
When I was growing up in rural PA, the closest fire company was completely volunteer (they all were for the most part), but they all worked day jobs as mechanics. They did a bunch of boot drives and spent the money souping up their engine, then racing the other departments to fires. It was really dumb, but they managed to get to fires two towns over before the departments in those towns. I'm sure they saved a lot of lives. Dumbasses, the lot of them, but heroes nonetheless.
@Jimboco76542 жыл бұрын
Haha. That is the funniest story I've yet heard about volunteers!
@lelandmattingly37332 жыл бұрын
but we are very different then career. we don’t have different stations for “engine company” or “ladder company” we have all of em besides a ladder because there is no high rise around us only 2 dept in our tri county (three county’s combined lol) have a ladder. but we have 2 engines (2023 pierce being built and retiring the old engine) we have a engine-tanker, heavy rescue sqaud, straight tanker, brush truck, two utilitys, two commands, msu (marine support unit) a boat and utv. and another engine tanker made by american lafrance who went out of business so it doesn’t get used often
@Brettbren3 жыл бұрын
*Being the grandson of a late Atlantic City Fire Department Captain, I have the utmost respect for Firefighters.*
@Gilgaaaaa3 жыл бұрын
This dude putting the fire down with his waves lol
@nellan69303 жыл бұрын
You represented FDNY very well sir, great job! 👍🏽
@InvisibleJiuJitsu3 жыл бұрын
i like this guy, get him back for more :)
@Prizzlesticks3 жыл бұрын
Who is this precious bean, and when will you have him back to break down more scenes?
@WaitAMinute19893 жыл бұрын
My youngest and shortest cousin is a Firefighter, all joking aside mad respect for him.
@matthewhull5876 Жыл бұрын
My dad was a vol. firefighter when Backdraft came out. Our department got a special showing and the snark and comments were SAVAGE with how the Hollywood stuff was happening. It was great. Still the best fire movie at the time.
@definitelyjustcj4148 Жыл бұрын
10:24 Steve was a very experienced Firefighter and was even one of the firefighters that served on 9/11 and witnessed the entire event and served his absolute best through it. I can't even begin the level of experience this guy had before going into acting.
@carlafredd54412 жыл бұрын
I need Gregory to do more of these videos. He taught me more in 30 minutes than I could have imagined. So much more to being a firefighter than I ever really knew. Hearing him explain things in terms we can all understand is greatly appreciated. What a hero!
@briantriplett24553 жыл бұрын
Cool too see a future chief, this dude is gonna go way far.
@stephanieann66223 жыл бұрын
The only time I've ever expierenced a fire with my dad being a firefighter for about 30 yrs before retiring, he had us drop him off at the fire one time and the other was us dropping water off and making sure the guys didn't need anything when they worked about a 30 hour welding factory fire. My dad was almost killed that day, I'm glad chief noticed he was about to round the corner of a explosion and saved his life. I know I never could do what my dad did. the thought of running into a burning building is terrifying. Thank you for your service my guy!
@DevinJarosz3 жыл бұрын
If everyone was as efficient in their jobs as firefighters are, the world would be such a better place
@terminator15673 жыл бұрын
Warden or Prison guard breaking down prison movies.
@15mmGustavus3 жыл бұрын
Superb call that would be a great pick! I would be keen to see a Tank commander episode
@oskrm3 жыл бұрын
Warden, Prison guard, and a ex-prisoner collab
@warhog2583 жыл бұрын
@@15mmGustavus A tank commander indeed would be interesting.
@15mmGustavus3 жыл бұрын
@@warhog258 who would you like to see?
@warhog2583 жыл бұрын
@@15mmGustavus Obvious choice would be the chieftain. He has experience operating the abrams and has a vast amount of knowledge built up on all of tank warfare.
@eman21453 жыл бұрын
Probably the only comment I'll ever leave on a video. I was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years and we were required to have the same training as career firefighters. I had my hazmat certification as well as my Firefighter I certification some guys are able to complete more and go on to become career firefighters or just be very knowledgeable volunteers. This guy was extremely great to watch and I liked his, "It's gonna be pitch black..." statement, it's so true. Can be clear as can be outside with sunshine and inside the building will be near total darkness and can't even see your hand.
@uncleduff78953 жыл бұрын
Was waiting for a firefighter on this. Thinks theres something so noble about it
@liv54773 жыл бұрын
My dad is a retired Baltimore city firefighter and i remember how excited he was about Ladder 49, but in Baltimore the ladder trucks are just called trucks. For example, he served most of his career on 13 Truck (which was decommissioned in the 90s)
@rey_the_savage3 жыл бұрын
As a FF, he did a great job representing our profession. 👍🏽👍🏽
@yourlocalbooknerd30143 жыл бұрын
As a firefighter myself I wanted to see if he was as infuriated at the inaccuracy of television as I am. I agree with much of his commentary. The one thing I disagree with is at 12:17 when he says that firefighters would take off their own breathing apparatuses to give them to civilians. That may be true for his department, but I would be in a world of trouble if I did that. My department has the belief that if you do not wear that breathing device in a building you are compromising your safety. If you get hurt, you cant help anyone else. It I interesting to see the differences in departments and rules.
@drewdabbs4182 жыл бұрын
I was surprised when he said that. I thought seriously comprising your own saftey to help somebody else would be counter productive.
@Franimus7 ай бұрын
Probably depends on the situation, especially if the smoke isn't the thickest, maybe they'd swap the mask back and forth?
@TheRockyLeonFan3 жыл бұрын
Can you PLEASE do one with a bartender?? I'd be up for it
@Space_Ache3 жыл бұрын
Not sure how exciting that would be.
@TheRockyLeonFan3 жыл бұрын
@@Space_Ache Trust me! It would be!
@holdkingsix3 жыл бұрын
They should do a waiter. Way more details and stereotypes to discuss.
@two-face10413 жыл бұрын
@@holdkingsix Or a restaurant/bar owner
@Lovedhurtlost3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that would be interesting.
@easton88153 жыл бұрын
Gregory Shepherd and all the other fire fighters watching, look back on this video... Thank you for what you do!
@1stdaughter3 жыл бұрын
Since I was a child, one of my favorite everyday life things is seeing firefighters get groceries together.
@MrSebfrench762 жыл бұрын
Back in 1997,my bro was living in Doylestown,PA ,working there for a french plant. I was at the time a volunteer firefighter in France,and spent a month at his house. I had gifts for the fire departement of the place, and they literally adopted me.I was lucky enough to be in the front seat of the town's ladder during a routine exercise,as being a passenger of the 1929 fire truck. These guys were incredibly charmful and nice with me. I flew back to france with the ultimate collectible:a firefighter helmet that they offered to me. Wonderful memories!
@DivineSpat3 жыл бұрын
the reason ladder 49 is such a realistic movie for the most part is because the director actually went to the fire departments of baltimore and glen burnie and talked to them about their stories like the scene where the guy falls through the roof and dies is a kind of true story about my great uncle but my uncle didnt die he was in a full body cast for 6 months
@jordanevans37353 жыл бұрын
I was trained to sound and dive, the logic being you’re shifting your center of gravity too high off the extension ladder by trying to put a leg through the window first
@samuelrichards33993 жыл бұрын
I’m not flexible enough to get a leg in first. Just bail. Yolo
@drops2cents2602 жыл бұрын
7:20 Seeing Steve Buscemi who started out as a firefighter, became an actor and then plays a firefighter in a movie is just the definition of coming full circle.
@briantriplett24553 жыл бұрын
Also side note I promise you can be calm while your house burns and you are there, I personally had my own house burn ran back in like a dummy to save my dog, (got him btw and he’s still alive to this day) but I was quite calm when they came in, I got my dog and they escorted me while I laughed at the fact that I even went back. Then I went out side and fired up the neighbors garden hose and put out the grass while they put out the house. Rough night, but a learning experience 😅
@SamnissArandeen3 жыл бұрын
You save the doge, and gib belly rubs for all of us in the comments. And may I ask what started the fire?
@24fretsoffury3 жыл бұрын
For the controversy around police, firefighters are always loved. They are true heroes that put their life on the line every day to rescue people they don’t know. There is few jobs as honorable as firefighters.
@BoleDaPole3 жыл бұрын
Thats because fire fighters are their to SAVE lifes not take them. #DEFUNDLEO #BLM #NOMASK
@agent_albert3 жыл бұрын
@@BoleDaPole Why in the world you had to add no masks?
@e.pluribusunum79162 жыл бұрын
@@agent_albert Because Covid is currently the leading cause of death among law enforcement but a lot of them don't want to take any precautions against covid.
@rlt942 жыл бұрын
@@agent_albert I blame the schools.
@patriciaa44513 жыл бұрын
This guy is very informative and seems to genuinely love what he does.
@benjaminprietop3 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who's a firefighter, they really are heroes
@johnt29753 жыл бұрын
I love how for the Chicago Fire clip he just keeps nicely reiterating that they should have a hand line 😂
@iesha123 жыл бұрын
The comments on here warms my heart. Thank you GQ for interviewing my brother! We love you!❤
@Xlshaw223 жыл бұрын
Thank you to your brother for being a tremendous man and serving to save lives! God bless him and your family! 💚
@iesha123 жыл бұрын
@@Xlshaw22 thank you!!!♥️
@Pipp442 жыл бұрын
Your brother seems to be a great person😊
@iesha122 жыл бұрын
@@Pipp44 awww thank you and God bless!
@cayleenbonneville75313 жыл бұрын
I always see fire fighter stuff and I can’t help but think if police stations was run the same way we wouldn’t have the same issues. Like fire fighters just seem so put together and have different relationship with the public and straight up treat the public differently.
@carlosdossantos12513 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exactly same thing
@BushteaWoman3 жыл бұрын
Excellent observation. Note how he constantly repeats the value of preserving life as a priority.
@failedGraphics3 жыл бұрын
A firefighters job is to save people, a police officers job is to fill his quota.
@alonso19243 жыл бұрын
Lip: Life safety Incident stabilization Proper conservation
@iamReddington3 жыл бұрын
Oh please, police are put together as well. There are good and bad cops, don't be stupid and assume all are bad.
@jamesmartin73233 жыл бұрын
He seems like a good friend to have
@flyinghigh50313 жыл бұрын
Backdraft is what got me into the job saw it when I was 6 and I was hooked . Greatest career in the world.
@Sarahthefrey3 жыл бұрын
I cried 3 times watching this. The compassion that Firefighters bring with them to everything they do is unmistakable. Thank you for being there on our very worst days.
@mannotter3 жыл бұрын
0:22 Ladder 49 4:58 The King of Staten Island 12:24 I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry 20:52 The Towering Inferno 24:02 Mr. Deeds 27:00 Rescue Me 29:04 Chicago Fire
@javorisscott42882 жыл бұрын
He literally told us the show or movie🤫😂
@Shotbykreature Жыл бұрын
Which do you believ is the best movie
@Franimus7 ай бұрын
The second one looked interesting, with Buscemi and Davidson
@elizabethdm73543 жыл бұрын
this honestly made me tear up. he loves his job and takes so much pride in it... i would love to see more!! he also needs to drop his barber name lmao
@lightninggaming016 Жыл бұрын
Ya his cut is clean 🔥🔥
@mrcarlthe4th3 жыл бұрын
“People below filming on Citizen.. without a doubt.” 😂😂
@gizm03 жыл бұрын
I like that he took control of the remote because he had facts to spit lol love this man 😂
@GJames0073 жыл бұрын
Lmao I might be part of the dad bod edition or something. This guy did good with the vid.
@Clay36133 жыл бұрын
Bear Edition.
@tamelailes81662 жыл бұрын
Not a lot of people know, but Pete Davidson (The King of Staten Island) lost his father on 9/11. Scott Davidson was a member of Ladder 118, based in Brooklyn. Like many units, they rode in "heavy" that morning, losing all 8 men that responded on the truck. There's a very famous photo of L-118 as it's crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, on its way in to Lower Manhattan, with 1 and 2 WTC in the background, smoking heavily. God bless the 343.
@jodiecarlson69553 жыл бұрын
My father spent many years as chief of a small town fire department. One Christmas, we were heading to his parents' house 20 miles away, and he saw smoke ... so of course he had to drive towards it! It was a big barn fire, and he ended up staying to help the other department. We waited several hours for Christmas dinner that year!!
@jeanninelockridge5235 Жыл бұрын
Fire fighters are amazingly brave people. Thank you all for your service ❤️
@minnidrake85163 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed how brave and professional firefighters are thanks for your service great vid
@phoenixlord20172 жыл бұрын
Hey I just wanted to say thank you for being a firefighter. I’ve never had to be in a fire, thank god, but I almost became one and I’m still thinking about it but I’m in engineering school and worried I won’t have enough time. But thank you for everything you have done and thank you to everyone else who has helped their community
@ArJayPtV3 жыл бұрын
it’s so crazy how some of things he was saying about fire safety sounded familiar. especially with being low and smoke safety. It’s because my school took us to the survive alive house a good amount when i was a kid. you get to learn about fire safety and meet real firefighters and like reenact what it would be like if you were to be in a real fire. it was fun and cool to learn as a kid.
@alberttseng8291 Жыл бұрын
Im not sure about your department but in the Seattle area, fire department's have this thing called ride alongs which basically allows the public to ride with the Engine or Aid Car to gain experience. Since COVID, departments have narrowed it down to EMT/Paramedic students, other agencies
@CyPhi683 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mr Sheherd. Well done. I appreciate your calm, fact based approach to these situations.
@Kartracer952 жыл бұрын
I am only 8 minutes into this and I can relate 100% as a fire fighter who served 10 years on my local department before moving out of the district. This is a great video and this Man tells the truth spot on. Thank you my brother. "You go we go"
@oliveralvarado67583 жыл бұрын
We need a part 2 I watched this one already 🥺
@hellothere91673 жыл бұрын
This guy single handedly convinced me to watch King of Staten Island
@rlt942 жыл бұрын
You should it's a treasure
@malibumart16443 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything you do for your community my man🤝my hats off to you
@amberlee68783 жыл бұрын
Next vid: Paramedics/EMTs breakdown movie scenes
@68Jacoby3 жыл бұрын
@E Lo Of all the brain dead comments on KZbin this might be one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your idiocy.
@kalea.49473 жыл бұрын
@E Lo Lol most any department requires their firefighters to also be EMT certified...
@jonhancock76953 жыл бұрын
There's only one movie to discuss and that's Bringing Out the Dead.
@metalinyourhead36043 жыл бұрын
Though I haven’t seen King of Staten Island, it’s awesome that Steve Buscemi is in considering he’s a veteran firefighter.
@huzaffaqazi14803 жыл бұрын
Of course this dude is putting out fires, take a look at them waves!
@herbsmanherbs3 жыл бұрын
10:25 Steve Buschemi (sp?} was indeed a firefighter. I believe he volunteered for his old department the day after the 2001 WTC attacks ,to help search for other firefighters. Someone else has most likely commented this already, but acts that help others deserve a second mention.
@Pele3163 жыл бұрын
I love this kinds of videos where so much is glamorized in Hollywood that we don’t know what is real and we get someone like this just to bring us down to earth but still enjoy the clips/movies for what they are…unless it’s really bad 😂
@whitetigerproductions86553 жыл бұрын
Chicago Fire is actually one of my favourite TV Shows and they have actual firefighters on the show for anyone who doesn’t watch the show, been following since season 1 and it now on season 9
@MeanBeanComedy2 ай бұрын
I love the way he says "we" to describe his fellow firemen more than a century ago.
@RemainRealProductions3 жыл бұрын
Chicago Fire is an absolute favourite show of mine. Genuinely never had no other show make me feel so many emotions.
@der_hausmeister08333 жыл бұрын
Same
@damirv32193 жыл бұрын
I recommend Third watch amazing tv show with firefighters,police and paramedics
@milu79443 жыл бұрын
Station 19
@elliottoju4953 жыл бұрын
One of the best breakdowns I've watched... Really enjoyed it