How FIRE TRUCKS became Awesome | WheelHouse

They’re big! They’re red! They shoot water hundreds of feet! This week we’re talking Fire trucks, the coolest machines ever! From the Ericsson Braithwaite Fire Engine of 1829, to the Pierce Enforcer and Oshkosh Striker 8x8 of today, Nolan explores the red hot history of everyone’s favorite trucks!
Hosted by Nolan Sykes
Edited by Alex I. Rodriguez and Max Maddox
Written by Joe Weber
Directed by Alex I. Rodriguez
Produced by Nolan Sykes
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[@masoudhosseini9204]

Firefighters are heroes. Best wishes for all of them everywhere in the world.

[@overlordgaming752]

Masoud Hosseini thank you!

[@cherri_chip7257]

horses are heros

[@chrisgill4888]

Amen

[@digitalcamaro9708]

A random person who is too obsessed with old cars What's their problem? Serious question.

[@HubbardDadOf4]

Thank you.

[@Director_Orson_Krennic]

Yo, shoutout to the editors that make this all work so well!

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Not all heroes wear helmets.

[@samhaines8228]

Hear hear!!

[@shellracer3189]

Yo

[@ryanwolfe911]

I used to work as a technician for a fire truck refurbishment facility. We did everything, Pearce, American LeFrance, Oshkosh, even some Military crash trucks (also made by Oshkosh). I can safely say, you can not imagine the amount of wiring and computer control some of these modern trucks have. It's mind boggling.

[@williamhughes2445]

These new systems fail all the time too, it's really frustrating.

[@philipperiopel1911]

I'd trade one of those overprice computer on wheels junk for an old Mack anytime!.Seen those old Mack model B in action 24 hrs a day non stop for a week to empty a long tunnel that had flush flood in Montreal in the 1980's.Kenworth pumpers were no match for that kind of work!

[@punkindonutguy]

I work for Oshkosh Corporation. I used to assemble the chassis for the Striker and the military vehicles we build (HEMTT, MATV, FMTV, HET, etc.) A lot of the main wiring harnesses run along the inside of the frame so if an issue were to arise it's not a fun fix.

[@armanmaaba600]

Does your company currently hire a Firetruck Technician? Thanks

[@perrytaylor10]

Ryaneg6freak Firetrucks Unlimited?

[@xanderremza9826]

I guess the angry mob got pretty *heated*

[@l1mewaxer]

Hey fuck you

[@davidd4677]

You'd be pretty "steamed" as well🤷‍♂️

[@acoffeewithsatan]

That was lit

[@doodskie999]

And all fired up

[@davidd4677]

They were obviously hot around the collar.

[@tylerk5696]

Proud to be a firefighter💪🏼💪🏼

[@pixeltrainernathaniel1109]

Thank you for your service.

[@patrickquerry5768]

Oh man TYFYS your my hero

[@JustACarGuy4586]

Same here

[@tylerk5696]

Thank you all and god bless my fellow firefighters and first responders.

[@njemergencychaser5508]

Go get em brother

[@njemergencychaser5508]

As I fire fighter I love this video. Some mistakes but otherwise y’all did great research and none the less you guys did it perfect.

[@josuegonzalez3660]

Mistakes? What mistakes? I’m curious!

[@Mrich775]

@@josuegonzalez3660 You don't fill an SCBA tank with O2 for one.

[@geethsan1567]

@@josuegonzalez3660 For example Jet fuel can't put off a burning plane.

[@patrickquerry5768]

Oh god TYFYS, you are my hero.

[@njemergencychaser5508]

Josue Gonzalez Just terminology like a cherry picker is actually a tower ladder and other really minute things that I picked out

[@R4M_Tommy]

That turbo extinguisher is DOPE AF

[@awesomo660]

Matteo Tommasi you can find a video of one built from a tank with a jet engine used to blow out oil well fires

[@ipodkid24]

Squirtle squad are the real firefighters

[@amaansiddiqui2030]

Lol

[@Its_Me_Romano]

Fire trucks are red because bricks are red too. Two plus two is four, and four times three is twelve. Twelve inches in a ruler. Queen Elizabeth was a ruler, she ruled the seas. The seas have fish, the fish have fins, the Finns fought the Russians, the Russians are red, and fire trucks are always rushin'. That's why fire trucks are red.

[@Demonslayer20111]

Thanks for typing out what Siri says if you ask her that

[@samhaines8228]

glad we got that all sorted out.

[@juantovar5084]

Wut

[@eduardoespinoza6507]

Wtf 😂😂

[@garinramadhan6572]

Old but gold

[@ALL_CAPS_]

I saw Squirtle, but no Squirtle Squad.....

[@Theorymus]

Thumbnail: Sentinel prime from transformers dark of the moon

[@carloszubia3033]

Trans Theories I knew someone would notice

[@cjjones6261]

I kinda wish they used the absurdly overbuilt version of Optimus Prime from the Cybertron series.

[@themidnightinator]

Except without the Autobot symbol on the door

[@Neuzahnstein]

@@carloszubia3033 Rosenbauer Panther 8x8 most used airport fire truck

[@maruph3555]

Trans Theories Sentinel is a 6x6

[@ffsquirrel]

Awesome video. Having been a volunteer firefighter for six years now, I loved seeing this video pop up on my recommended videos. Though some very minute errors, I enjoyed watching this. Thank you Donut Media, I love watching everything you all post!

[@KandiStomper]

Said braithwaite wrong but that's understandable. It's nice to see fire trucks on the channel. My family has been in the fire fightin business since 1918. :)

[@vandenvai9958]

As someone who is from Oshkosh and currently works as an engineer for Pierce, this just might be my favorite WheelHouse video.

[@SuperCookieGaming_]

I hope ambulances are next

[@lamardavis9558]

I fucking love ambulances

[@kaitospence18]

Hope they include the super ambulance from Japan too

[@davidg6796]

i like tanks

[@davidg6796]

you should try world of tanks

[@SuperCookieGaming_]

@@davidg6796 nope war thunder all the way

[@steak483]

My dad's been a firefighter 23 years! seeing one of my favorite channels make a video on firetrucks really made my day thank you!

[@alexwood7417]

I cant wait for my departments new truck to come in. Imma 17 year old firefighter and come from a line of fire men and women in my family thank you donut media for this reconition im sure if we could meet up my department in ny would show you all our apperatues 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸❤

[@greendondon]

Fire Fighting is truly one of the most noble professions in society! Thanks for dedicating an episode for them!

[@elijahzinselmeier7604]

Strykers are pretty sweet 🤙🏼 Glad to be able to drive them

[@CommodoreFan64]

As someone who has an uncle who is a retired fireman, a brother who is a retired vol. fireman due to injury, and a g/f who is a vol. firewoman/first responder, I have nothing but the utmost respect for anyone who does this kind of work, and firetrucks are some very awesome beast indeed.

[@dmushrooman]

Hey, I work on those engines. Shout out to the diesel tech of America, as we keep America moving. Also please give a spotlight to Eddie from prestado. Just typing.

[@nicksobek]

Florida Firefighter here, been following this channel for a while and this just made my day. Keep being awesome guys and thanks for the informative video

[@KApplication94]

You forgot the "ROSENBAUER" firetrucks from Austria !!!! Altough it's in the Thumbnail!!

[@garrettpowell1168]

I’m a volunteer firefighter. I’ve been waiting for a video like this for a while! Thank you!

[@PrinceMagnum]

My dad tired after 20 years as a firefighter. Thank you for this video.

[@donovanluna3945]

Loved this video. I actually work for my city at a service center maintaining and repairing all Fire and EMS vehicles. So mad respect for these guys!!

[@MTL.911]

"The Pierce Enforcer" *Shows three photos of Enforcers and then randomly throws a Velocity in there as well.*

[@matthewfoster1307]

Lollllll

[@TH3R3M1X]

As a volunteer fireman my self in NYS I would like to make a few notes one the Truck @ 5:15 is not a ladder truck it is called a Quint it already has a hose running up the ladder, second thing the the the main trucks we use the most in my experience are Tankers, pumpers, and ladder trucks/Quints or Bucket trucks it depends on the apparatus . I could go into more detail but I feel that those are the most important ones on the fire ground. other than the firemen them selfs. besides that this video is really informational with some variances between the country's and states. Thanks for the vid keep it up.

[@Snuffzy]

James invaded the world with a dodge demon and 2 firetrucks.

[@juantovar5084]

Panda up to speed intro

[@juantovar5084]

Up to speed intro*

[@BrianKongXD]

RAMCHARGERS

[@pencilgaming1233]

the ramchargers 🙆🏼‍♂️🙆🏼‍♂️🙆🏼‍♂️

[@firstescobar6863]

History be ruled by James and those things we've never seen before

[@maxM38383]

My dad was a firefighter and I work at a busy airport and the Airport FIRE&RESCUE have helped me out quite a few times both as a worker on the ground and as a student pilot, so it’s nice to see a video on fire trucks

[@kyrianrahimatulla1561]

Bugatti and Koenigsegg struggling to do 300 mph, meanwhile 407 mph by vintage truck. Who needs aero, am I right?

[@Starfire_Storm]

I mean, as long as you blast more power, you can overcome air... not easily, but you will

[@fatfalcon3434]

When did they say that?

[@justinjobes2928]

Mind you the Dodge Daytona has a NA V8 Hemi and a 4spd manual for its nascar trim and topped out at over 210 in 1970.

[@gregistopal]

Jet engines aren’t road legal though

[@sreeragbk4197]

407 for a jet powered vehicle is pretty slow considering what Thrust SSC and Bloodhound SSC has achieved.

[@FireAngelZero]

Nice to know Squirtles and Psyducks are always there to put out the fires that most would run from.

[@ClamChowder_FireBuff69]

Pierce Enforcer... *Shows Pierce Velocity*

[@perrytaylor10]

Wildland FF/EMT Student here; nice work with this video. Good research and one of the few of these type of videos which got it all right!

[@OpeoAslam]

Now that you've done firetrucks, how about videos on semi trucks?

[@mynameisciko4885]

How about modified Kawasaki Versys 250 into a firecycle

[@flrrestoration5609]

I’m so glad Nolan likes fire trucks! I did some fire fighting in high school in Australia. I own a 1957 Land Rover fire tender/quick response which was custom built by Land Rover, it has a 2.0L i4 with an eight forward speed 4X4 drive line.

[@nighthawkcm8872]

...sooo. Does Cummins make a kit for that?

[@matthewfoster1307]

You guys mentioned Knox. Proud of you guys. Sincerely, a grateful Massachusestts first responder.

[@urmom-ql9bb]

WEEEEEEEEE WOOOOOOO

[@samhaines8228]

that's what the grandson calls 'em. What kid doesn't dig firetrucks?

[@pro-n-stal1]

I worked for Pierce for 15 years, amazing engineering!!!

[@doeb6534]

7:22 when the fire truck causes the fire

[@onno2110]

I'm a car-guy and a firefighter Donut media, thank for you're content.

[@jdkuisti]

Loved this! How about an episode on the evolution of ambulances? Theres a rich history and people might like to know =) #buffhorses #hrsprs

[@gregforrest3210]

As a firefighter I would like to point out that while I personally have never heard a pumper referred to as a wagon, they are usually reffered to as engines. At least in my area. A pumper is an engine, An Ariel ladder with no platform is a ladder truck, A ladder truck with a bucket or platform on the end of the ladder is a tower truck And most engines are capable of drafting, or pulling water out of a lake or stream. Tanker trucks are more suited for wild land firefighting just because they can carry significantly more water. All that being said there was a lot of fantastic info in here about the history of the trucks. Great video.

[@jamdc2000]

I want a blastoise

[@MrAndyparrott]

I watched this video on my lunch break at the E-One plant and soon I'll get back to building the finest fire fighting equipment ever. I started almost 20 years ago building our Titan series of ARFF trucks and they're still my favorites.

[@thaddeusspendlove7437]

I haven’t been this interested in fire trucks since I was 5

[@thefiredupmechanic9738]

As a firefighter I approve. Pretty good correct info

[@maxxas5067]

What starts with F and ends with -uck?

[@SonicBuxx]

fuck! this joke is a classic here's another one what starts with p and ends with orn? popcorn!

[@jaammeez4174]

Firetruck

[@MRTuning704]

M!LZ 0 That was dad as hell I thought of a your mom joke xD 👏🏽

[@maxxas5067]

@@weedshoes5089 yes I did actually

[@cgm4379]

Fisting Duck

[@spirosmousouris3908]

Awesome episode, made me feel like a kid again, geeking out and learning all about the different Firetrack types.

[@Marco-ip5cw]

Not all countrys have these newer fire trucks the ones i work with are still fairly old not very old but still 10-20 years old because buying newer trucks is fairly expensive heck we have a 20 year old Jeep that was converted form Wheels to 4 tracks for the woods

[@sethpacholko2112]

Nice the department I sometimes volunteer for has a 1973 f350 pumper a 83 Chevy 3500 rescue and some weeks Mack aero tanker thing like 50s

[@akarioRsangma]

salute and a massive respect to all those emergency services and military personnels

[@originaldylanbaxter]

Everything You Need to Know About Oshkosh, please!

[@punkindonutguy]

I work there, whaddya wanna know? But seriously, I'd love to see it. I'm sure they'd be more than willing to give Donut a tour.

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

Huge respect for the firemen and firewomen around the globe

[@leebailey6181]

Nolan tell James to do Up to speed on the Batmobile

[@emad154154]

Hey I fix those. Certified evt technician and loving it. The utter complexity of these beasts paired with simple construction makes them fun to work on, if you don't mind getting dirty and dealing with everything being heavy.

[@Mr562stan]

Up to speed on Mack trucks

[@Mr562stan]

Your Mums HITACHI hopefully a little bit of both, but I know a little about the Detroits and their sneaky “running away” habits

[@adamlang7480]

That would be the best up to speed ever made

[@tt-nm4yj]

Scania you mean? lol

[@vladivosdog]

@@tt-nm4yj nope. DAF

[@lukemalm9190]

I just became a volunteer firefighter and I freaking loved this episode!

[@benerman69]

What happen to the bestes show

[@TheKurtkapan34]

it dead

[@soggybrick772]

I used to asked myself

[@JavierCR25]

WheelHouse is Donut’s crown jewel. And firemen have nuts the size of trucks.

[@jeffarmour4094]

You didn’t mention the coolest part, the Federal Q (siren)!

[@Dusty.Spinster]

Its heartwarming to see Philly FD is lending a helping hand in London.

[@cornileusclark5334]

A do the lotus Carlton

[@TurtleSauceGaming]

Miss the old Macks. When I was a kid, my home town had the 80s Macks. They were workhorses. Haven't seen one since my childhood, but, where my dad began fighting fires 20 years ago, the bulldog is still their mascot because of the Mack trucks, even though they no longer have any Macks.

[@sergioberumen1439]

Oh yeah yeah

[@text_7289]

Oh yeah yeah

[@pantsology7657]

Firefighters are the greatest hero's we can ask for.

[@prathamshrestha5313]

What starts with F and ends with uck?

[@MsVita]

You

[@ccortez392]

Fords new engine powered by a duck

[@stevec7819]

For real Orion, hand me the puck

[@Au_blickymouse]

Fire truck

[@TinLizzie-uc1jw]

Pratham Shrestha fire truck!

[@odayakaminoru5562]

Thankyou! Finally i find great idea to swap my 2004 chevy aveo engine. just like my mechanic said, 'I told you, it would fit'

[@briangriffin219]

Even the #Buffhorses

[@oddforoddssake3751]

Seeing those big Oshkosh plane crash tenders made feel like a 10-year-old again, just fantasizing over these big, awesome red trucks that looked big and mean and badass! :D Using the logic of "More wheels = more coolness"!

[@DrMaxis2025]

Talk about why cars come out a year early to the year the are said.

[@Kelly-mn8yt]

Proud to be a firefighter and do everything I can for the community

[@haydeng.957]

Firefighters use air packs not oxygen tanks. Because oxygen is flammable and it could blow up in the fire.

[@harrybyaqussamprayuga1756]

That horse driven wagon in the thumbnail, that blasted thing is awesome af.

[@D3nn1s]

So you have 5000 gallon tanks and pumps that can do 8000l/min Gg murica

[@martalex1000]

Firetrucks will always try to connect to a hydrant as soon as possible, and while the pumps can pump out alot, only so much can come out of the fire hose. For example a 2 1/2 inch hose can shoot around 200 to 300 gpm

[@Salazar42]

This is the type of video that we need. Short, sweet, informative, and a cute presenter. Good job @donutMedia.

[@fullthrottlestudios4943]

Thirst

[@sporqist]

6:04 LITERS! HE SAID LITERS! I'm so proud of you using metric units!

[@cookingcurry1498]

1st

[@jadavisfamilyfarms]

Love being a firefighter...and awesome video

[@moXon460]

Stop trying to make #BuffHorses happen, it's not going to happen.

[@TheRunaway115]

moXon460 #buffhorses

[@Au_blickymouse]

#buffHorses

[@juantovar5084]

#buffhorses

[@georqedubyakush6066]

#buffhorses

[@davidd4677]

Fucking spell check! #buffhorses

[@paolobramucci3609]

I love fire trucks too! I think most boys in their childhood loved them too! What was not to like, they were big, red, made all kinds of sounds on their way out to a call and could send off high powered streams of water to quell fires. Not to mentions, that fire fighters, in their kit are modern day knights. 🙂👍

[@TheAdnanmajor]

Iron that shirt dammit. Look at those wrinkles. #Petpeeve 😫

[@NameDragon-bh7gz]

I love this video because I'm going to be a Firefighter/EMT soon I also love the old history in the video.

[@MazdaratiMan69]

My dad was a firefighter for 30 years and I remember going to see him at work and I’d get to check out the ambulances and fire trucks as a kid it was the coolest thing

[@RCintheShadows]

I appreciate all the Pokemon edited in to this video, thank you Donut

[@Ty-yt3lj]

I still question how you confused Rainhill Trials Competitor Novelty for a fire pump. Keep in mind I could find record of the machines being built, but needless to say they don't exactly bear a striking resemblance to Braithwaite's primary achievement . I should mention a key issue in that Novelty was, in fact, self propelled

[@vortex000131]

This guy right here. Best Donut Media guy

[@trollaphobic]

I work for detroit diesel, and often work on firetrucks. Everyday is a good day when you get to drive a firetruck

[@jplamont15]

Been a firefighter for several years. Love my job!

[@THEFIRE360]

the oshkosh airport firetrucks just look so futuristic and cool

[@StrictFocus]

Fun fact: Just before the Halifax explosion that killed over 2000 in 1917, the area recently commissioned their first ever fire engine. The fire engine showed up to the site of the fire in record time, and many firefighters and first responders were killed in the ensuing blast. Had those fire fighters still had horse powered machines, many more lives could have been saved.

[@alexanderlovato4902]

Would love to also see the history of Ambulances👍🏼👍🏼

[@503redbull]

Squirtle squad! Damn fire trucks came a long way

[@Hattaway4357]

Best part about being at work...new donut videos!

[@danthecarguy5494]

Happy you guys made this video I'm volunteer fireman in my town.

[@Fernan2010]

Lost it at the Knox fire engines getting burned by a mob!! I love the sneaky jokes from this show.

[@matthewbarron5233]

✋🏼 firefighter in the Dallas area here. Love the videos guys keep up the good work.

[@okbye8832]

Nice job putting Psyduck and Squirtle into these water filled roadships.

[@joelmulder]

The Turbo Extinguisher with it's tracks and giant cannon looks like something straight out of Thunderbirds!