GoPro: Ladder 2 First Due Truck for a House Fire

[@dennisnichols7123]

Ladder crew is off the hook. Tillerman was out and ready to battle in less than 30 seconds and got water on the fire with the extinguisher as a first priority. Top notch job guys!

[@JackMacLupus]

Well it might be a small effect, but it surely buyed the other crews some time to get the line out. Thats why i think everyone should know how to use a fire extinguisher. Even when its not enough to extinguish the whole fire, the few minutes it can buy is totally worth it! Especially when the fire department is still on route.

[@buzzmeachum1855]

Wow!

[@samholdsworth420]

I thought he was peeing on the fire at first

[@steven.h0629]

@@samholdsworth420 chuck norris peeing out the fire

[@minerran]

I have probably watched over a hundred fire videos in the last 6 months and this was by far the fastest hustle and attack I've ever seen. No other department even comes close!

[@shanestamball1886]

BOOOM! This video should be shown at every fire school in this country when being taught extinguisher training.

[@preposterouspanda1710]

Yeah definitely a good video to show future truckies what not to do. Nothing like wasting your can. It should be saved as a lifeline for victim or firefighter survivability while searching. He wasted it on an exterior portion of the building when the hand-line was right behind him. I know you’re referring to how much fire he was able to knock down with it, but there are definitely some better learning points on this video than that

[@KPaul77]

@@preposterouspanda1710 please tell me more

[@shanestamball1886]

@@preposterouspanda1710 that's gotta be one of the dumbest comment i've ever read.

[@ArmchairIC]

@@preposterouspanda1710 Size up. It looked like a good amount of fire but was isolated to that corner and appeared to be exterior only - or minimal intrusion. Note the windows right next to the fire were fine. The smoke coming from the eaves was minimal and not pushing. They may have had info prior to or on arrival that it started exterior (part of size up). If a can was needed afterwards there are plenty of others on the scene. If there was no time to grab another, search with the hoseline. My fellow truckies may not like it, but it's better than getting caught in a bad place.

[@13kyky13]

@@preposterouspanda1710you need to get your facts straight, and learn more about firefighting operations long before you can start criticizing people

[@ccc530]

I love the aggressiveness of these firefighters. Using a water can until the hand line is ready demonstrates how a little water can “arrest” fire growth. I give this team 👍👍👏

[@jeffreymuench4421]

I’m not a firefighter but from watching the videos, it seems about 8 - 10 minutes from call to equipment arrival. Often 4 - 5 minutes until water is started on the fire. 50% longer from call. The fire grows exponentially and once water is on fire, growth stopped in 4-5 minutes. The structure often would be saved if water was started immediately. There should be a way to make that happen. It would be a game changer.

[@ccc530]

@ Foremost: people practicing fire safety. Then, understanding very basic use of fire extinguishers/securing power while firefighters are on the way. Smoke detectors and fire sprinklers are a huge plus. As demonstrated by the use of the water can, even a small quantity of water correctly applied can accomplish much!

[@flyingchimp12]

@@jeffreymuench4421 I thought the exact same watching these videos years ago. It was insane to me that fire crews just stand around until the house is fully engulfed and gone before the hose is ready. Seems obvious to have a powerful tank on the truck to use before getting the hydrant but idk.

[@PANZERFAUST90]

🤦

[@dflight1450]

As a firefighter myself, I have watched countless fire attack videos over the years and this is one of the best I have seen. Very nice job by all!

[@DerOetzmann]

Really? What about using the tool while people walking through the door? Looked hectic and not controlled the whole time.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

@@DerOetzmanntimestamp?

[@antoniobranderas]

@@DerOetzmannPathetic comment. You are just nitpicking. Must be one of those Firefighters from the KZbin Fire Station. He was concentrating on the job and one of his colleagues announced I’m coming through and he stopped.

[@thijskleijngeld681]

@@antoniobranderas 2:47 2:47

[@nodical802]

@@DerOetzmannYou aren’t a real fireman, stop posturing as one online

[@UncleFred100]

That’s the mark of a well trained crew. The tiller man operated on his own, grabbing his irons AND a can…went right to the fire and didn’t stop until the engine line was charged and ready…saved some extension and made it an easy knock down. Then he went right to work pushing in, then pulling the ceiling and siding…again, he knew what to do and did it with no prompting. 😳 From what you can see from the cam, he was the most effective guy on the fireground. Like an energizer bunny…really fine work…textbook!👏👌👍

[@Stargazzer811]

Definitely. The guys in Harrisburg know their shit back to front. I'd run with them any day.

[@CanadaMatt]

And some bastard stole his Halligan!

[@parkerelliott8487]

Why does he pull the siding and poke the ceiling?

[@UncleFred100]

⁠Good question. Fire is an insidious beast…it needs food and air to live just like us. And it hides better than any living thing. So even though a fire may look like it’s out, it’s just hiding until it can find more food and air to live and thrive again. So, firefighters have to tear up walls and ceilings until they come to a spot with no burn marks or twinkling embers. People get upset when after a small fire they return to find walls torn out, ceilings pulled down, siding stripped, etc. It must be done to be sure the beast is actually totally dead, for the safety of the tenant and its neighbors. Hope that makes sense!👍😁

[@Stargazzer811]

@@CanadaMatt Nah it was under his can. When he put his can down to put his mask on it was under it. You can see it when he turns back to look but it probably blended in with the can due to them both being silver in color.

[@Fjorn_]

The Stormtrooper at 5:23 caught me off guard. For a moment I genuinely thought there was someone taking their cosplay a little too seriously

[@0Blueaura]

źDDD

[@FuchiBooBoo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 omg the way it just tiiiipped over. Haha

[@DakotaWright-hg5rh]

You guys doing a good job

[@LakesRegionEmergencyPhoto]

Strong work guys! The can at the start was surprisingly effective.

[@unodonut]

When used properly and effectively the can can extinguish a surprising amount of flame

[@semperfidelis8386]

They'd have had better results with the doggone garden hose right there...

[@williamedwards1528]

@@semperfidelis8386 Yeah, but by the time they got it straightened out and untangled.......

[@Tater26013]

The guy in the video said the garden hose was broken, he even pointed to it.

[@JamesR617]

I thought the same thing

[@DW-lw3hg]

This was the fastest, smoothest most efficient fire video I’ve ever seen. These guys should have their videos shown at academy’s all across the country. No time wasted just straight attacking the fire and saving the structure. Props!

[@TheCloudhopper]

The effect the Tillerman had with that little water can at the beginning made such a huge difference. Well Done. Love from Ireland.

[@joshears1113]

Man with the can definitely made engine crew mad 😂 great job guys

[@joelankeny6277]

The amount of engine company feelings you can hurt as a truckie with a can always made me happy. 😂 Strong work brother!

[@MsLove-co3um]

Dispatcher here…I am always in awe of the efforts of fire crews. I’m truly honored to work with them. Awesome job, here.

[@Sweat_so]

The speed at which the tillerman's responsibility was adjusted when arriving was amazing, no communication and got himself in the fight. Great video!

[@mattkeller2466]

Mans with the can saved that home. That's stellar firefighting.

[@NotSexualAtAll]

Homeowners: Have fire extinguishers. Have them everywhere you can think of.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I wouldn’t go that far, the line was there shortly after he hit it with the can. It didn’t hurt, but personally if I knew a line was already laid I wouldn’t bother, I’d be making entry and doing primaries.

[@201bob]

@@mplslawnguy3389 And thats why your not a firefighter : )

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@201bob I’ve been one for 17 years dork. Which volly dept are you on? Or is it a make believe dept where you live your fantasies online?

[@Coach_McGuirk]

@@201bobyou should probably work on learning your vs you’re before you try being clever

[@jin6000]

So nice of the fire fighters to immediately go into helping the owner remodel the house too! 😂

[@mplslawnguy3389]

You have to check for extension by pulling ceiling, walls and siding. We do some damage, but it’s better than losing the whole house.

[@viceshark]

@@mplslawnguy3389🤦‍♂️

[@DH-vq2xd]

@@mplslawnguy3389sorry may you go into more detail of what that means exactly? Or what I can look up to learn more? Please and thank you

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@DH-vq2xd Fire can either start, or extend into the void spaces in walls and ceiling/floors. Even if you think you have the fire under control, it could still be burning in these void spaces. That is why we will pull the drywall, siding, lathe/plaster, etc. so we can find extension and put it out if necessary. At really big, intense fires, it's not uncommon to have to return to the structure because of a rekindle. A lot times that is from fire extending into void spaces where we may or may not have extinguished. It may look like we're damaging things unnecessarily, but the alternative is your whole house going up in flames after we're gone, so we do a little damage to prevent even more damage.

[@DH-vq2xd]

@@mplslawnguy3389 I’ve never heard of that before thank you! Super interesting stuff!

[@CarlosSanchez-ub4cu]

Harrisburg Bureau of Fire ain't no joke. Good Job As Always Guys. Stay Safe and God Bless.

[@fluffywaffles5520]

Been a firefighter / EMT for 23 yrs, this ladder crew and drive this beast better then I have seen people drive cars!! AMAZING, AWESOME job!! 🇺🇲🤘🏻

[@Tilly3012]

This impressively shows how a limited amount of water can prevent much worse things! Great work. Greetings from Germany

[@chipjohnsonkdust5863]

Really appreciate the tillerman's view ... and hustle on-scene!

[@Algernon7]

I had my own house fire this year and watching these videos is heartberaking, knowing what the families of these homes will have to go through in the following months. Thank you thank you thank you for doing such a kick ass job!

[@dannycook9433]

Kicking ass with the can….love it! Strong work👍👍

[@BobHill-s2c]

it wasn't a can...it was the load of protein shake he took in before the call came in....

[@barrymcclung9046]

Outstanding hustle by the tillerman! Knockdown with the can, then nozzleman from Wagon right in with the charged line. Quick control, fast opening up the walls and ceilings; over all, a spot-on, coordinated operation. I've come to expect nothing less that outstanding work by Harrisburg, and this just reinforced my confidence! Well done, one & all.

[@hosedragger-204]

Puttin in work with the old Silver Bullet. Works like a charm while waiting on a hoseline. My first ever interior attack of a fire I ended up accomplishing entirely with nothing but a water can. (Much to the surprise of the senior firefighters on scene.) Zero visibility but turned out to be a bed, dresser, and a bunch of clothes were burning pretty good. I ended up getting it put out before the hose even reached us.

[@Stargazzer811]

Now that's impressive! Any tips for can use?

[@TodSpurlc]

Ur lying

[@hosedragger-204]

@@TodSpurlc kzbin.info/www/bejne/bojOloBqprqBhdksi=NO9kjE0SXUGqT19L

[@shadownyxiancat750]

@@TodSpurlchumans always see the bad in things and assume bad. But the fact that this dude gave more detail makes his story believable.

[@suzylarry1]

1st time I saw a FireFighter use a can to suppress the fire to open the entrance of a resident until a water source was activated . Good job ! Saved the progress into the structure ..again GOOD JOB !

[@daveemerson6549]

Tiller man was Johnny-on-the-spot grabbing a tank / Halligan / extinguisher and immediately starting in on the fire / point of ingress. Nice smooth handover to the hose team, too. Takes a short breather and then dives back in to watch for reflash and overhaul. Great job.

[@smooth_bore_life3292]

Love seeing fast truck to door times! Keep doing good things 😎

[@christopherprince3250]

Great job, guys. This shows the importance of simple water cans. These should be on every fire apparatus, rescue truck, tanker, brush truck, etc.

[@hmacOutdoors]

Great job! Couldn't help but notice how quickly you guys were able to get on scene and immediately get to work. Awesome!

[@tannerbrown5248]

This entire video is absolutely amazing

[@warp.routine]

I don't know why but watching these videos is so cool. Even though I'm 39 now, fire trucks are just as awesome as when I was 3.

[@floater81floats37]

Refreshing to see a department that actually puts water on the fire in a timely manner. Well done

[@remind1393]

Awesome response and no excessive water usage. Well done and greetings from Germany

[@bpmunroe]

That was an incredibly fast and efficient transition from driving to water on the fire, tools at the ready. Well done. Now get the department to buy some shocks for the rear cab, that was one bumpy ride!

[@zachsmith681]

Professional Tree Trimmers😎 nice knock with the can btw💪

[@giannigunn5247]

Come from a long line of firefighters in New Jersey well over 100 years my brother 20 years still active Jersey City, New Jersey… literally grew up in a fire house all through the 70s and I still get goosebumps and act like a little kid especially when I saw the Tillman point of view just gave me flashbacks to my childhood and what my brother does on a daily basis… these guys definitely got their shit together and train hard and we’re a well oiled machine… firefighters are the real heroes not the blue line

[@Icemansam44]

Kyle, you’re a mad lad! Well done and great work! Mad respect for you guys!

[@davidc7049]

Strong work by the Firefighters. First water with the Can was not messing around! Nicely done!

[@dudeorduderorelduderino9087]

THE MAN WITH THE CAN!!!!! Awesome Job Sir. Full respect!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Metalvox88]

As a person who had to watch his house burn to the ground years ago, I really don’t know why I watch these videos. But it makes me glad there are people out there who do this! I can’t really say the same for the ones who were volunteers in the state I lived in at the time though.

[@michaelm54877]

Got a lot out of that can! That is impressive! Great use of the steam conversion to increase the capability of the can.

[@mattreardon5352]

Yoooo! These are some well trained FFs!!! Incredible driving, great hustle, great initial knockdown with the can... great work!

[@Stargazzer811]

Dude! That was some awesome can work man! Showing the effectiveness of one of the services most underutilized tools right there.

[@Eddiecurrent2000]

Turns up on a tiller, extinguishes (well very nearly), fire with fire extinguisher! That's just superb 😊

[@maverickx3838]

Best fire video i have ever seen. Great job guies. Usually its 15 min before any watter is ever sprayed

[@skoden1313]

Insane how much you accomplished with the water can. Excellent firefighting 101. Slowed the growth until the line was in place.

[@valrabellkeys9867]

This was so well coordinated. Everyone seems to be acting in unison.. incredibly cool

[@boilinabag]

i've always wanted to see what it was like in the back of a ladder truck. mad driving skills. very interesting.

[@peterf.229]

wondered how they do that too 🤣

[@mplslawnguy3389]

It’s not that hard these days. You’ve got power steering. Back in the day they didn’t and it was a bitch when you were behind a fast driver.

[@bm03431]

Spectacular how effective it is when you get water on it right away.

[@inherentnature]

Solid job! Tiller stopped it dead in its track with a water can! Excellent job boys

[@josephrussoniello1623]

Who let the truck out woof woof woof. Strong work tiller man!!!

[@roguejeff1]

Water can saved major damage/extension! Great work!

[@daveg3175]

now that's getting water on the fire fast! great job.

[@desertfox7478]

Ladder operator got that fire significantly weakened w/ the water can, made all the difference for the FF on the cross lay, knocked it down in seconds, thats a clean job

[@BrianWatts-i1b]

Comforting to know that the Fire department can cope with just about anything even with difficult access. Proud of you guys!!!

[@lyonsdavid]

Damn those guys were so ready to go to battle!!! Amazing. Thank you Firefighters! 🔥🚒🚒👩‍🚒👩‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒

[@sortaspicey9278]

The Ford ding over the radio at 4:09 is really funny

[@sirawesomenessi1796]

Nice work! Good lesson in keeping your branches trimmed and property accessible too.

[@jaydee3046]

There is a station in my town with a Ladder and 2 engines. The Ladder passed me on the return to the station. The street has 2 lanes in each direction. Just as the Ladder passed, it started "crab walking" across the 2 lanes to make a rolling roadblock. Once it stopped, the 2 engines met it from the other direction . They both turn 90 degress, then back into the station, and so does the Ladder. It all took less time than me typing this.

[@SincityCraig]

Great Job Kyle... Awsum Videos as always

[@AllenPortman]

Great job both attack and truck work!!!

[@323chemco]

Awesome can work! The can is often underrated.

[@megaweld7018]

Strong & Quick work by this Crew ! 💪

[@stevenstranger5688]

Great video from the tiller. You realize how steady he has to keep the rear end.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

It’s really not that hard. Well it is for some people, but you just keep her straight unless you absolutely have to get around something.

[@StrikeEagleDirtCar]

It cant be done any better than that! Beautiful work boys! PPVFD#8

[@miken.7891]

Outstanding video, great work

[@seanryan1675]

Great work using the can to suppress what you could until a line was established. Awesome work!

[@MC1988mt]

These guys were prepared and well trained. Nice job guys.

[@Luke.Cooking]

KZbin fire chief here and I am thoroughly impressed with their hustle

[@zaneholt7550]

Man that was a quick time to get that fire out. Saved the home. Crazy to see that everything inside is I believe okay and only outside damage and some inside but yeah luckily everyone is fine

[@Jonathan-yh7cr]

You are a hero Kyle!

[@joeyfab78]

I don't comment much, BUT what an absolute phenomenal job all the way around!!

[@johnhood578]

Question: Why did the ladder post in the trees instead of on the street side?

[@searchandsave142]

Great example of a quick knock down credit goes to some fast thinking Truck work well done Kyle!

[@jimsr.4019]

Truckies (backbone of the fire dept) Retired truck engineer 37 yrs T29 A NFD, good job !

[@adfadgaqgv]

Random question. Can the rear of the firetruck swing out while the truck is driving straight? For example. Say the firetruck is driving straight down a highway in the right lane, can the rear of the firetruck swing out to the left and almost make like a rolling road block?

[@chris52209]

yes it can

[@thequestlivetolearntolive.8555]

Out freaking standing driving with communication. Bravo

[@zachansen9053]

I have 0 idea about firefighting, could some let me know why he was using that tool to kinda destroy the siding of the house after the fire was put out. Also, badass footage!!!!

[@CausingChaos.]

As another commenter put it, fire is an insidious beast…it needs food and air to live, just like us. And it hides better than any living thing. So even though a fire may look like it’s out, it’s just hiding until it can find more food and air to live and thrive again. So, firefighters have to tear up walls and ceilings until they come to a spot with no burn marks or twinkling embers. People get upset after a small fire when they return to find walls torn out, ceilings pulled down, siding stripped, etc. It must be done to be sure the beast is actually totally dead, for the safety of the tenant and its neighbors.

[@awv9600]

Making sure fire/heat wasn't behind the siding or progressing into the wood behind it.

[@Mark-em5zm]

Love the use of the can!!!

[@BGC903]

This is outstanding work.

[@RSKRescue]

Welcome from Thailand and give me a lookup if you come I had to comment that wow what a channel this is recommended viewing for all and i shall make sure all my students go through this amazing free learning

[@michaelbolyer2162]

I got my start as a can man truckie in NY. This dude kicked ass with his assignment

[@AkronKid330]

Job well done! I will be sending this to my uncle! He will enjoy watching this one.

[@josharvay6588]

Amazing work! Great use of the water can! I wish more thought of that. Perfect!!!

[@SeanSennett]

" i can;t see.... but I'm good...." absolutely killed me man hahahaha

[@techgod-h7b]

thank you for all you do my man

[@eldoradoboy]

love this!!! truck arrives.. water on the fire! thats what good firefighters do! saved that fire from going in and taking over the first floor

[@rf5046]

Awesome save - very well done. That a well drilled team!

[@JS-zb1vv]

Banging job from the tiller man !!!

[@garystewart2350]

Great video! Always enjoy the view from the tiller man’s perspective. Wish more videos did this. There is one showing that from NFD navigating narrow streets and incredibly tight turns.

[@CentralPAfirevids]

Nice can work KP, great vid.

[@MedTutor04]

Awesome work! Just curious- why are they pulling off the siding of the house and digging into the drywall above the front door? Checking for ongoing smoke/flames? Thanks !

[@yungcharg7292]

What is the purpose of this? 5:20 is it to check stability? Fire in the walls? Just curious

[@flameconvoy7424]

What was the digging at the door frame for? Is he checking for fires inside the wall? Opening airways for smoke to vent better?

[@richardromero8049]

So why tear down the walls and door frame??? Genuine question

[@CraigS_427]

I wanted to take the can class at FDIC but it was full by the time we registered. Won't make that mistake next year. This guy and his crew did an awesome job!!

[@johnbratley6926]

Kudos to that one man fire department he was like a whirlwind. As a retired UK police sergeant who's attended many fires over the years, the one same thing is apparent about US dwelling fires. Most of the properties, however grand, are flimsy shitty built wooden structures that burn rapidly. Here in the UK wooden residential properties are rare most are brick or block so fire spread is much slower.

[@awv9600]

The real problem isn't wood vs brick, it's all the petroleum based products on the outside and inside of the homes.

[@irish_saltdog8891]

for Harrisburg's SOG'S What is the tillerman's job when upon arrival?

[@virgilhilts3924]

Our Tillers were all four-man, A-team is the officer and firefighter, B-team are the drivers. A-team goes to work on 360, forceable-entry, looking for FDC/SP's, throwing ladders all depending on the job. If the Tillers ladder is going to be used B-team sets the truck up, lifts, and goes right to the roof, otherwise they work for A-team doing same.

[@mefrfiter]

Looks like a comfy ride on the back of the tiller.

[@nathanaelvetters2684]

Forgive me for the stupid question, but what is the purpose of quickly knocking out drywall and ripping off the siding? Is it to make sure there's no fire burning inside the wall?

[@Adam_Poirier]

Got her into the foliage on the way there boys. Nice job guys thanks for what you do