Merseyside firefighters 1997 - Part 1

[@Eggyfart83]

As a firefighter of 8 years I love watching all these old firefighting series they are great, thanks John. I think we get an easier time of it these days than the old school lads n girls

[@gcfcos]

It’s certainly opened my eyes to what my dad used to have to do

[@gtown150]

Watched all of them, I think six total. Very interesting with a good combination of crew dialogue and appropriate commentary from the narrator. Seems a simpler time with good guys, limited radios, teletypes, and interesting human dynamics with the public. Very consistent service delivery to the public and no egos or attitudes. Pragmatic approach with emphasis on life safety considering the complicated buildings and dense population. Fascinating docu-series.

[@jasonbraida3223]

It is interesting how things change over time and how things are different in various countries. The selective use of BA's would never be tolerated today.

[@Landie_Man]

The entire series is already on KZbin. But this is better quality

[@joelharris1335]

The original Old Swan fire station on Derby Lane is now a fire place showroom. The later Old Swan fire station on Queen's Drive (opposite Alder Road) replaced the original.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

The old station used to have a hayloft !!! For when its "fire engines" really WERE "horse powered". That's how old the station was !!! I used to LOVE being detached there... good fellers as well.

[@cataldotraining7735]

Do you keep in touch with any of the Red Watch guys?

[@gcfcos]

Best thing I’ve watched in ages by far

[@preppylovexxx1446]

There’s me dad Andrew 😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@cataldotraining7735]

Andy Sheehan? What’s he up to now if you don’t mind me asking?

[@theculturedthug6609]

Liverpool has changed so much since the 90s wow.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

Do you think its for the better?

[@sw21fhd]

I've watched this a fair few times over the years, and every time I can't help but think "Who lives in those houses directly opposite the station?" They must either be deaf or the soundest sleepers known to mankind.

[@Grim-bx3ox]

generally they're poorer people.

[@iainv4092]

It was a police station but does look like houses. The police station entrance was on the main road.

[@SuperDougie89]

Steven Avery driving the engine that crashed.

[@tegwenhafparry7488]

Suing the fire brigade, I'm sorry but I just couldn't do that!

[@Zackislivid]

@Hippie Chic So old people can't drive because you say?

[@PaulieMac77]

Especially when they are the ones in the wrong

[@mattwebb6056]

They didn't win.

[@Landie_Man]

@@mattwebb6056 how do you know that?

[@mattwebb6056]

@@Landie_Man was on the local news at the time.

[@Landie_Man]

Did the Mayflower reopen? Can’t find anything about it.

[@jackhogan36]

This reminds me of London’s burning

[@scousertom0388]

Liverpool's Burning as you could say LOL!

[@elwolf8536]

Is that sick note at 14:24

[@SPOOKYGAMER]

I think it is

[@mattlowther3114]

Would love 2 know where these firefighters are now most retired I guess

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

I'd been "in the job" in Liverpool city centre for 12 years at the time this was made. Gary Hollis and John Graves both had a few years before me in. I retired in 2016 and they'd BOTH gone before me. Most of the people in this show will have retired, but in one episode they had a "recruit course" just finished (I think the course was numbered 4/96) so most of the lads on that course in 2024 will be coming up for retirement in the next couple of years.

[@ant9969]

@ 4:50 did he trip over a metal cat?!!

[@Evertonfootballclub-nk3kc]

Scousers are the best people in the world

[@bondziu]

You don't happen to have some episodes of Inferno 999 up your sleeve, do you?

[@johnlinden9106]

bondziu hi sorry I don’t have that series.

[@bondziu]

That's a pity. Great job uploading all of these nonetheless!

[@mattwebb6056]

I believe I might, will have a look

[@mattwebb6056]

@bondziu I do have Inferno 999 did you want me to upload the episodes?

[@bondziu]

Of course! That would be brill!

[@jld9107]

Billy Woods or Billy Walsh 😂

[@chriswaring5565]

WHATS A SCOUSER AND BATMAN GOT IN COMMON? THEY CAN'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT ROBIN!!!!!!