This Is NOT a Drill.. FIRE!!

This Is NOT a Drill.. FIRE!! One of the scariest words you can hear over the radio during harvest!
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Edited By: Becky Johnson

[@benriser4018]

I'm with Dad on this one. That fire was plenty big enough for me. Stay safe y'all, machines can be replaced.

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

Yes they can. But they are awfully damn expensive. That is why you always have to pay attention to everything all the time so you can catch things like that while they are small and easily dealt with. And maintaining that level of concentration is what makes harvesting so tiring.

[@Jan_372]

​@@oldtimefarmboy617 the replacement is only expensive when you're underinsured

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

@@Jan_372 "@oldtimefarmboy617 the replacement is only expensive when you're underinsured" That sort of insurance is expensive and the average farmer works off small margins to make a living. And insurance generally does not pay the replacement cost of equipment and insurance policies that do are very expensive to maintain. And then there is the fact that making claims usually (not always) causes an increase in your premiums. Anyway you look at it, he would still be paying a big chunk of change to replace that combine and combines today are very expensive. $700,000 to $900,000 depending on what you have it equipped with and that does not include the cost of the header.

[@Jan_372]

@@oldtimefarmboy617 in Germany a proper insurance will cover a replacement that has the same value as the old one.

[@fernandomoncho6330]

We are a farmer family of Argentina, and had a fire in a combine some years ago. We could find 5 o 6 ABC fire extinguishers, but al least 3 or 4 didn't work. After that, we learnt that ABC powder extinguisher has been compacted by the vibrations of the machine and trucks that were in the field. We have learnt that water extinguishers are the most appropriate for harvester fires; another detail, ABC powder causes corrosion between the paint and iron because we painted the corn header 3 times ago and paint fails again and again.

[@gibbsmd1628]

"This is a stupid occupation." 🤣I've so been there! But it's oh so satisfying when things go smooth.

[@jandyg]

“I have a fire”. Should make everyone stop and come running. You, the neighbors and the firefighters. Everyone is scared of the destruction of fire. Well done Sir.

[@tony98discovery]

*Farmers feed the planet. Without farmers, the society we all live in currently would end, Thanks Zach.*

[@alexbaker9967]

I myself am also a fellow farmer

[@loriboyce942]

We take so much for granted with every mouthful of food…have a safe harvest.

[@charleslynch7274]

So happy the fire wasn't as bad and the combine still stands

[@johndoyle6697]

Hi Zack. Today October 12 is National Farmers Day. Thank you for all you do in feeding us and the world.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Thank you!

[@Fed-Dog]

Zack's not feeding the world. He's growing corn to make ethanol to put in your gas tank.

[@yougotmossed3592]

This guy knows what he is doing. Good example of the Great American Farmer!

[@jacobbrown8761]

New grain bin looks awesome!!

[@miketrowbridge8469]

Lots guys with old equipment have folks tell them get new but even the new stuff breaks too

[@Jeff-yu9vf]

Highly recommend having a couple simple 2.5 gallon water extinguishers on the equipment during harvest, they work much better than dry Chem does on dry vegetation especially when it’s being ignited by something hot like a bearing because the water cools it down from reigniting like the problem dad was having, and they’re easily recharged with some water and an air Chuck.

[@cobrellie]

I was thinking the very same thing as I was watching this video …

[@Matrix37495]

There is one back at the top of the ladder to the engine.

[@Nighthawke70]

Water's useless if not worse for grease/oil. ABC all the way for them. If they need it, then a bigger bottle of CO2.

[@gillbujold1918]

100% I would be adding a couple on the steps of each unit. Dry Chemical is great but does not remove the heat like water does.

[@BruceBergman]

And Water Extinguisher you can maintain your own. Add a little Rv Antifreeze and order the anti-tamper ty-raps. And compressed air. 11:31

[@bwasman8409]

When I was young...six or seven decades ago...my uncle said the more complicated and expensive the machinery....the more to fix. You guys are making that come true but i don't wish it on you!

[@deanharrower684]

😂 DADs comment. Plenty big enough for me 😂

[@glennspreeman1634]

With evrybody on the combine fire! Again on the toolshop on the Thunder trailer!

[@stanc7845]

Your 100% right on Salted Nut Rolls.

[@Jan-ux7ht]

Had something similar this year but on a baler. Some Chaff got stuck on the outside of a bearing. The bearing broke, the chaff caught fire. Luckily i had a fire extinguisher on me. Never had something like this happen before, but hell was i glad that I had a fire extinguisher on me. Never going without one ever again.

[@buddybresett8356]

The smoke could have been very worse. The young lady that you had riding with you is very cute. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelbuss5731]

I can still vividly remember my dad running to the house from the south 40 cornfield with smoke in the distance behind him. He was yelling to call the volunteer fire department. The AC 2 row mounted picker had caught fire and was spreading into the field. Thank goodness there wasn't much wind but the tractor / mounted picker was a total loss. Be safe you all!

[@billlawrence9594]

My cold medicine usually says bourbon on the bottle

[@larryorr3571]

You guy's are awesome 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@scanadaze]

Yesterday in western Nebraska. They were harvesting corn and sugar beets. Were. We got rain late last night. Oh. I checked the weather radar. Still. Snow to our west in Wyoming. Leads to. What harvesting.

[@robertheinkel6225]

I was working under a corn head of one of our customers, working in his machine shed. I had to cut off some bearing in the process. At the end of the day, I headed back to the shop, and returned the next morning. The shed was full of smoke. While cutting off bearings, some of the chaff and debris caught fire and just smoldered all night. No damage done.

[@applecreeksolarllc5064]

These are precious days that you can put into your diary your kids are helping you that’s awesome

[@jmalone2758]

Those sporty new grain carts Larson Farms are using this year have nice big water tanks on them to assist in combine fires. Maybe look into that when you have a min. Remember, having something to provide a cooling affect will ensure the fire not only goes out but, stays out. This is why so many folks scratch their heads when using dry powder fire extinguishers and they get re-flashes. Powder temporarily removes the oxygen, not the heat

[@alexmikhael5061]

yea with even a little bit of water in a tank and a hose and pump, you could have use a MIST SPRAY to quickly cool down that PTO ASSMBLY That got ''too much FIRE ELEMENTAL hanging out inside it... too many sallymanders....'' hehe 12:00 unpausing... WGEB shootfingers... Sooo WHEN is the ''time'' to make the call to the volenteer fire dpt ???? even if it is to put them ON NOTICE that YOU MAY HAVE A SITCHUATIN???

[@t.bunker2511]

The Welkers in Montana have a fire-fighting attachment they attach to the front of their sprayer truck. Some years they have an articulated tractor with the VT implement standing-by to plow-up in front of a field fire. The Mitchells in Canada do the same.

[@Apo11o_AZ]

Wow! This is the 3rd farmer I watch on KZbin that has had close calls with fire in the last 2 weeks. Cole the cornstar had an electrical fire and 10th gen dairyman had a hay fire. Thankfully they all have been minor. Stay safe everyone

[@M60A3]

Combines burn easily

[@JD-Films1]

Once I saw the notification that you posted I got exited. Once I saw the title I said holy crap!

[@dreiback182]

I wish you a speedy and good recovery from your cold.

[@axa213]

Little tip mount your extinguishers sideways cause when they are straight up the dry chemical packs down and sometimes will not go off when you need it cause it clogs. I use to service them after high school for a few years and it happens in boats and vehicles a lot getting packed down.

[@svfirefly2702]

Better yet, store on it’s side, then when needing to use thump it base first, hard on the ground, it’ll break up any packing that the powder has done

[@svfirefly2702]

Better yet, store on it’s side, then when needing to use thump it base first, hard on the ground, it’ll break up any packing that the powder has done

[@svfirefly2702]

Better yet, store on it’s side, then when needing to use thump it base first, hard on the ground, it’ll break up any packing that the powder has done

[@lollmas1239]

its always like that, whenever something is broken and you get your toolbox, the broken thing will be working like brand new.

[@lawrencemccoll8226]

Father and son top team well done lads good job

[@timmaslyn]

Zack pulling in all of his Millennial juju to have a Farming Simulator moment, he found the wrench icon and got the auto-fix on the header. :) Good video, and thankful to see the fire was minimal. Appreciate you sharing.

[@harrykeel8557]

Sometimes you have good days, and then you have those that make us wonder about our choices of vocation. But you made it, hope you get better soon.

[@motorman2013]

Hey Zach, i don't know if someone has said this yet, but you should carry both the chemical and a water fire extinguisher. What i have learned from baling is that water extinguishers put out the fire and cool the area. Had a bearing go and start a fire hit it with the water and kept spraying it with in 5 minutes of the fire starting i had the bearing off and on the phone with deere making sure they have on for me.

[@deltabravo1257]

2:12 Ranger Northstar Ultimate FOR THE WIN! I bought a 2023 single cab version about 2 months ago to replace my 2016 Ranger. I use it in the summer for yard cleanup chores and in the winter for plowing my driveway. Having A/C for the summer will be a game changer for me. My 2016 had heat (I added it myself)

[@thr8061]

I saw that Larson's new demo grain cart has that large water tank & fire hose as a standard feature (maybe). That is a very smart thing.

[@barrysimmons5489]

"Pre Plan." Once a volunteer back in the day, after returning from an instructional drill that included a film emphasizing preparedness by pre planning. I got up with our Dept Chief to question what our's was. His response was "We move everything on an alarm. And call for mutual aid (we call everybody), at first survey if it looks like it could get out of hand." The point being it's better to have it there than need it and not have it there while you're Standing around waiting for something needed to arrive. (Especially if there's a crowd of onlookers). Besides you can always turn'em around if not needed." Call in a fire! Don't Wait! Hope ya get through through the cold. Thanks for sharing. Blessings 🇺🇸👍😎

[@lonnieball3002]

Piece of advice. Daily clear out debris before working with combine to prevent fires.

[@MichaelKilby]

God Bless Farmers 🇺🇸

[@bbfpfs]

Fire the most heart stopping 4 letter word.

[@cfitzwater01]

It’s obvious that your Father knows how to run a farm. We need him to run this Country for awhile!!! 🥇🇺🇸

[@jeffolson2075]

A second extinguisher in the combine has saved me. One in every Unit , tractor, trucks, rtv,... Lost favorite 4430 this spring , no extinguisher! Good content Zach and mellenial's father for fire prevention week!

[@BrentTully-ct8hn]

Hi Zach Johnson,

[@c.henschke1973]

I feel you on the Salted Nut Roll. I always have a couple in the vehicles as back-up emergency lunch/snack.

[@brianvarner]

I won a 25 lb Salted Nut Roll in a charity auction once. It was sheer bliss but a helluva thing to cut. Iced down a knife and lean your body into it! And you can't buy them. Only for promotional purposes.

[@jacobblume]

Glad it wasn’t anything serious, stay safe out there guys

[@KevinBenecke]

I'm glad that it wasn't bad and that everyone is safe.

[@greavous93]

Back when I was a kid I was just happy to have AC in the cab. We got the crops in with less fuss if you ask me.

[@davidcassidy6226]

Really love all of your content! Ya'll stay safe!

[@palmaster100]

Nutrolls are Absolutely understated

[@kevinsiler7185]

Glad to see y'all are ok 👍🏼 good job to your pop's

[@ancientwolf3811]

I'm glad no one was hurt and your dad is safe

[@marshalloutdoors1791]

Glad everyone was okay & no major damage. Be safe all farmers.

[@stevemills1329]

Glad it turned out well. Agree with your Dad, it was enough excitement.

[@knoxy88]

Thank you for filming sir.

[@stephenlowe5896]

Get well soon Zach, loving the content.

[@randywilson9611]

Great video good to see y'all

[@stevebiddle8912]

So thank that the fire was minimal!! Stay safe throughout harvest

[@Bobbuilder410]

Happy farmers day Zach

[@larrydavidson3402]

Glad the fire was put out quickly. Stay safe.

[@michaelcollins1925]

Another great video Zach and Becky. Glad the fire wasn’t serious and you were able to get some beans off. Until the next one.

[@scrhino40]

Thankful the fire was not worse then it was. Hope you feel better soon. Have a great day be safe.

[@MajSolo]

you listen to songs all day and some you relly like. we see all equipment he has all the time but I get happy everytime I see that bean header with the blow system. I always start smiling when I see it.

[@ronaldheit196]

Neat to see your little lady in the cab with you. A few more years and Onyx will be teaching her how to work the equipment. I'm glad it was only a minor easy to handle fire. I've seen to many combine fires here on KZbin this year. It's not just the combine, the crop can be lost and then some if the fire sends embers blowing in the wind. I hope you guys have an awesome harvest season.

[@alanatkinson6120]

As previous fire extinguisher tech, the powder gets compacted while bouncing down road. Suggest taking off and turning them upside down and shaking them. This also goes for extinguishers in trucks.

[@athalyerajan2823]

I hope you feel better sorry to hear you got sick during the most important part of ur farm. Say Hi to Dad and the family. I love your videos of true farm life which i will never experience. Thx.

[@nickfeilmeier8586]

I’ve been home with 2 sick daughters today waiting for the video! Thanks Mrs. Millennial Farmer!

[@csmooth569]

Wow Zach! I’ve been watching you so long i could’ve sworn Aiyla was Rhiannon! Happy Harvest Mr and Mrs Millennial!

[@NorthcoastDrone]

Keep the videos coming. Greetings from Canada

[@skyespye6053]

Watching you torque those tires reminds me of 65 years ago when dad would hand me a torque wrench and point to all of the semi’s and floats (flatbed trailers)in the oil drilling yard. Great exercise for a 12 year old.

[@jamesnesemeier1556]

On the south half section 13, Casselton ND township we had a 58 Bu/A average on Pioneer 1.1 Enlist. Just harvested.

[@user-wk7ly2jx3w]

Quick work on that fire. 👍👍

[@jameswest332]

Those Salted Nut Rolls are a Great piece of Test gear for My Insulin Pump !!

[@johnnylindsey5808]

Good job guys

[@actionjackson9554]

Your channel is great..I get to be a farmer. Ty for all the food you create with your labors.

[@funster73mcr2]

Just needing to get close to the tool box. Very farming simulator 😂😂

[@greggoetze2996]

Stay safe farmers and their families.

[@terrymertz1923]

National farmer day today!

[@chrisprattt]

Feel better mang🙌💯 Amd AMEN the fire didn’t get gnarly🙏🙏🙏

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

A day in the life of a Farmer during harvest. I agree about salted nut rolls. Pearson is from Minnesota too.

[@denisedenomme361]

Life of a farmer, hard to sleep a solid 7-8 hours at night. Stay safe out there. Another great video.👍❤️🇨🇦

[@laurie9142]

Really impressed with your son Regards from 🇦🇺

[@liftbig03]

Hope you and the family stay safe and healthy, Zach! Glad the fire wasn't a major one!! Thanks for cranking out another great video!

[@dewhalin]

Thank you

[@jeriatrick]

Thanks Zach, here's hoping you feel better soon.

[@durgan5668]

Hope you get to feeling better soon.

[@saxman7131]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@MuskokaMatt91]

I'm 32 years old and that bathroom joke still makes me giggle my ass off 😂

[@deblarsen8528]

I am 70 and that "knock, knock" is the bathroom empty joke is FUNNY! 🚽

[@briangraham540]

As usual great Video stay safe Zach ! ( from Canada )

[@charlesmcdade9722]

Good show

[@BaltimoreShipspotting]

For those wondering about the not a drill - it is a combine.

[@arthouston7361]

I got it, too.

[@danmaardeze]

Badum-Tsss

[@codymoffatt1281]

Zach, you are correct. The Sslted Nut Roll is the best!! Have you or anyone in here had a Twin Bing?

[@WhiteKnight5775]

Fire on machines ain't a joke. The huge fires always start as a little one. Good idea to have water tanks on the cart. Stay safe Zach.

[@kevinsiedschlag429]

Neighbor had a few combine fires, over the years, said to have a few extinguisher on combine, but last one full of gas, you don't want a half burnt combine!! Haha. Also when working with big rubber hose, keep a small container of waterless handcleaner the kind without pumice, lubes reacts with rubber to keep on!!

[@gabek7010]

You gotta give dad props for seeing that and getting it out as fast as he did that could’ve been real bad real real bad. Good eye dad.

[@Jake-rr5sy]

Not sure if anyone's mentioned it but we use stop-fyre extinguishers, they're a bit expensive but refillable and use a suppression system that stops a fire from re-igniting, and you can use them for a short burst and put the pin back in and it's still good to go

[@trevorpalmer1891]

Nice job!

[@truckerjw7924]

3:37 love all the danger signs lol very descriptive

[@timnichols9015]

@21:20, could you remember to speak up when the 9870 unload is going rurrrrr ruurrrrr ruurrrr! 😂 Case IH smooth unload is what I am used to.

[@jimrentz6677]

I agree the Salted Nut Roll in the afternoon with MT-Dew

[@ThePfirefighter2]

Glad it wasnt a major fire! Hope the rest of your harvest season goes well!