How To Tow A Fire Engine

[@wuz2do]

I thought my brother with his rollback trucks was the only owner operator to check and recheck all straps and chains every single time until I started watching your videos. Very safe and informative video.thank you

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Mr Ralph we appreciate that. Thanks for watching our videos and stay safe

[@willb3018]

You and Ron Pratt should have a fire truck towing competition. 😉

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Mr Will thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@raymondyoung3948]

Ron you show people how to hook up vehicles the right way to be safe towing them and God Bless you and your family and friends and be careful and safe and may the force be with you forever.

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Mr Raymond thanks for watching our videos and commenting. Stay safe

[@oldmanintheshopbuiltnotbou8726]

interesting mr hal

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Old man in the shop. We appreciate you watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@carlaustin7398]

Thanks for sharing.

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Mr Carl thanks for watching and stay safe

[@brianherron5400]

Nice job, have a great evening Hal 👍.

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Mr Brian thanks for watching and stay safe

[@ko9446]

We have Yellow ones here in Ventura County California.

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Mr KO thanks for watching our videos on the West Coast and stay safe

[@rposton919]

Nice hearing the sound of freedom in the background.

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Mr R Yes sir F16's at Shaw Air Force Base. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@glocksforme]

Another fine job by the SW boss!

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Glocksforme thanks for watching our videos and stay safe

[@chesterraybon3442]

Glad you got a bit of a break on this one. Nice flat asphalt lot. No torrential rain storm. NO MUD. Everybody deserves an easy one every now and then.😁 Take care and God Bless.

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Mr Chester Yes sir I agree. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@kevinmhardie842]

It must be an honor where the fire company ask you to change the firetruck and as I say I’ve done it myself and I have gotten the best commendation so we got another great company Southern Towing get 3AAA Best Company to Towing

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Mr Kevin thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@kenking5870]

You guys do nice work!

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Mr Ken we appreciate that. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@ariedekker7350]

Thank you for making this video and letting it see me. Please stay safe and let God protect you.

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Mr Arie We appreciate that. Stay safe as well

[@doak4886]

Mr. Hal, I read that white, lime green, yellow, and beige vehicles are generally the easiest to see. Red isn’t a particularly safe color for vehicles just like black, blue, and green. Surprising since so many fire trucks are red. P.S. That block of wood looks like cheap insurance.

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Mr Doak That does make sense. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@davidfite2106]

Never seen a Firetruck on a hook , thank you for sharing the video plz be safe Mr. Hal

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Mr David thanks for watching our videos and commenting. Stay safe as well

[@neilstanford2327]

Awesome job Mr Hal always put safety first awesome videos keep them coming

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Mr Neil we appreciate that. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@johnanderson2451]

Thanks for sharing, I am always reminding myself to make it safe first. And you stress that also in everything you do. You also being a firefighter, you if anyone have seen a lot of accidents that have killed or injured someone, due to not practicing safety

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Mr John thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@bigteeist]

Wow that's awesome that they provide that training for the school kids also I like how you take caution when working under vehicles. tell your daughter great job on video editing 😊 God bless and stay safe 🙏🏾

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Bigteeist We appreciate that. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Great video Hal 🙂👍 What a nice feature to have. Much easier than dropping the driveshaft every time 😖. Take care

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Mr Zane Yes sir I agree. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@edwinschlee8374]

Quick and easy tow job no traffic to try to dodge!

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Mr Edwin Glad I didn't have to deal with traffic Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Hal !! Great learning video !! Thanks & Guess the ""PETE" hasn't had any more problems with the ""DEF"" system ?? Have a good week & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!!

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Mr KB Its doing fine right now. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@haroldcashion7942]

Awsome job sir! I was wondering if you guys are ok with folks coming by to say hello?

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Mr Harold That's no problem. Not sure who will be there. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@MrTodd51]

We had a similar experience with yellow in our dept. By about 1975 all our equipment was yellow and stayed that way until the mid '90's when they started going back to red. There is a lot of data and research that says fire trucks should be painted just like the truck you are towing. I see you know what a "real" siren is with that Federal Q on the front bumper. I always liked the yellow color.

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Mr Todd They are alot easier to see especially at night. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@johnbourgeois1414]

Great job as usual, God Bless & Stay safe out there Mr Hal

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Mr John we appreciate that. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@thulstonmcdowell17]

you make it look easy nice job

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Mr Thulston I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and stay safe.

[@michaelrocker9000]

Seemed like an easy job today. Lots of room with no pressure. No debris to remove. Nice sunny day. What had to suck was that the pavement in the parking lot was wet.

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Mr Michael Yes sir just the parking lot was the only issue. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@mauritztoivonen1070]

Thank you. Stay safe.

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Mr Mauritz thanks for watching and stay safe

[@Ricochet845]

Mr. Hal, correct me if I'm wrong sir but is all you did just put it into pump and let the PTO "take the heat" so to speak by leaving the drive train in nuetral and not actually "put power" to the pto(if rig was on and running)? if so that is an awesome trick. As a fireman and tow truck driver on the side I will have to remember that trick if I get sent to grab a rig.

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Mr Ricochet845 That's it. Thanks for your service in both industries. Stay safe

[@Ricochet845]

@@SumterWrecker HAHA that's awesome, I love it. Thank you also brother. and remember the old addage, "Stay low and follow the glow." I still want a Sumter Wrecker shirt, either a sweatshirt or a t-shirt, let me know where to send money and how much.

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

That was really interesting never knew that about fire trucks. I like your channel better there's no drama good stuff. 👍👍😀🇨🇦

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I paddle my own canoe we appreciate that. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@davidcaldwell7757]

That would still be a front line engine in my neck of the woods.

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Mr David They sure aren't getting any cheaper. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@pnwRC.]

Mr. Hal, When you're explaining the neutral selector in the gearbox, there are 2 pedals on the left hand side on the floor. They resemble the old school engine brake pedals that I had in my 1973 A model Kenworth log truck. Why are there two of them? What do they do?

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PNW RC one is for the air horn and the other for the Federal siren. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@pnwRC.]

@@SumterWrecker thanks for the information

[@ProudPapaw88]

Mr Hal, I noticed a big long tool in your truck as you got the ratchet straps what kind of tool was that? Another great video thanks for sharing.

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53 chevyboy I looked back at the video but really didn't see anything. If you can give the exact time I will check. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@ProudPapaw88]

@@SumterWrecker Mr Hal it is around 5:30 mark.

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@@ProudPapaw88 ok I will check

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@@ProudPapaw88 If it is the yellow Dewalt that is telescoping battery operated light. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@ProudPapaw88]

@@SumterWrecker yes sir that’s what it was. Thank you sir and have a great night.

[@tonreitsma6517]

Nice video again Mr,. Hal. Is there a special reason why you put the ratchet under the axle. It seems more vulnerable that way to me?

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Ton I like the flat part of the rachet on the crossbar but you do have to pay attention to your lift height like you mentioned. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@Drew6709]

Would you like to see that transfer switch be standard equipment on all fire trucks?

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Mr Drew Yes sir. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@4481pt]

Love your videos!!!

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4481pt we appreciate that. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@MaggieandMissyPugs]

You use straps to tie down the front axles instead of chains. What is the difference or just personal preference??Great videos

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Mr Bernie There is no difference. I have both available on the trucks and the driver uses whichever he wants. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@MaggieandMissyPugs]

@@SumterWrecker thanks understand

[@terryharvey4811]

No driveshaft to pull, easy air hookup, and an empty flat lot to hook up in. Did you pay them to let you do the tow ?

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Mr Terry Perfect set up. Thanks for watching and stay safe.

[@alkennedy1124]

Nice teaching vlog, the only thing I would still do it pull the drive line, if it still turns in transit, if there is any drive lines spinning in transit without load on the universe joints it has a strong chance of slinging its self apart, at least that’s what happened to one f the call recovery specialist drivers that I replaced at the veterans towing company that I work for in California Tehachapi mountains, loll nice thanks Hal praise Jesus grace Christ amen 🙏 From God , BigAl California.

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Mr AL Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe

[@SUROBLEDEKchannel]

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Mr Suro we appreciate you watching from Indonesia and commenting. Stay safe

[@kylemartin2594]

Mr. Hal..they sellin that truck? If so id be interested a bunch. Gonna donate one when i find it. Thanks..

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Mr Kyle No sir not that I am aware of. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@jelracer98]

Now was this engine returning from a fire or ems run

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Mr Jim it is a spare we keep at the career center. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@jelracer98]

@@SumterWrecker ok i wasn't sure if it was returning or going on a run i have been a firefighter/emt for 44 years thank you i am trying to stay safe your welcome i love your videos omg just down tight awesome

[@johnbourgeois1414]

Back in my Firefighter career we had a saying the fire trucks were supposed to be Big Red & Ugly

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Mr John thanks for your service in fire industry and thank you for watching our channel. Stay safe

[@normangallant9879]

That was interesting

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Mr Norman thanks for watching and stay safe

[@joeobrien6405]

Tie the steering wheel to keep the wheels straight

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Mr Joe Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@290wayne]

Hate to tell ya. That's a fire ENGINE. Not a truck.....fire trucks have ladders... Engines have hose an water...

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Mr Wayne My apologies. After 33 years as a career firefighter I should know better.Stay safe

[@290wayne]

@@SumterWrecker I was professional firefighter in Baltimore, Maryland for 30 years... Retired an living in Holland, Michigan now. I was just kidding you. Be careful sir. Thanks for the videos... I really like watching them.. IAFF. Local 1311.

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@@290wayne What's so funny I told my daughter to make sure and put Fire Engine not fire truck yet I said it in the video. Thank you for service in fire service also. Stay safe.

[@290wayne]

@@SumterWrecker I'd like to meet you someday .... Sir