PIO Vlog - May 2021

On this PIO Vlog Eric takes viewers to the scene of a midair collision between two aircraft, Engineer Kevin Dickhausen shows us the brand new Collapse 45, Emergency Vehicle Technician Matt West puts the final touches on Safety 35 and provides an up close look at the new Med 1 and Eric ends the video with patch shout outs!
Detailed radio traffic and flight radar from the collision can be found at this link • MIDAIR COLLISION ON FI...

[@QemeH]

I'm not gonna say this is the *strangest* collaboration I've seen on KZbin yet, but it's certainly my favourite so far. SMFR and VASAviation!

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

Looking forward to a “fleet Friday” on the new technical collapse rescue unit

[@adventuretonothingness7554]

me as well

[@barbienewlin1160]

So I guess I am not the only one then thanks BFF babe

[@shay611]

And a station Saturday on station 34.

[@CooperCarson]

Hi from the future here lol I wonder if they sent it to the condo collapse in florida.

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

@@CooperCarson hopefully they did

[@firemedic916]

You guys should check in with fleet on every vlog. Have them show all the progress being made on apparatus and maybe tell us what new units are on order or are being ordered.

[@tonybradford1719]

we need fleet updates

[@coopermeshew4298]

I agree!!!!!

[@sigsourr]

PIO vlogs are meant for the general public, most people don't care what's going on with their trucks. They dont think theyre cool, they dont care how they look, and they especially dont care about whats going on at fleet services. As long as their firefighters are running around doing rescues and putting out their fires, they dont bat an eye. For those who actually do want to look at their rigs, thats what fleet fridays are for

[@seanconlin8712]

I have been viewing alot of the coverage from pilots and ATC amazing that everyone was able to walk away see the damage to both aircraft. It will be great to see footage from the Fire Rescue perspective

[@crossfireradio8565]

I'm a Japanese firefighter. I am currently studying English to study firefighter training in the United States.

[@snowycarnivore]

MFW when two totally different channels I watch suddenly have content about the same incident with totally different perspectives on it.

[@cmcer1995]

I remember this one when it happened and viewed the investigation as to how it actually happened partially due to the odd configuration of the parallel runways that can be confusing. Amazing that no one was killed. A friend of mine has a Cirrus also equipped the same so a nice safety feature. Basically, with the new Collapse Truck is a blank slate to be customized to fit your needs. Nice that it is stationed in the SMFR area, but also for dispatching to other areas as well. Can't wait to see it set-up and equipped. Nice to see your maintenance personnel and how they take care of the EMR equipment. It takes special people with the right amount of patience to deal with wiring harnesses, because it looks like spaghetti to me, so kudos to them. 80-90 hours more? Like I said it is all yours. You get lots of patches from Germany I have noticed. Great video and editing as usual.

[@3catfirephotography374]

Oh yes I’m so excited I saw it all going down pulse point

[@fw_uh9116]

Same!

[@CarlosL-rt7ek]

I love seeing fleet services

[@rywillmoo3594]

Can you guys do a day in the life of a wild land firefighter? A day in the life of a brush engineer?

[@ffrreeddyy123456]

A day in the life of a tree. In a forest fire. Titled: when evacuation is impossible. Kinda a horror/documini series.

[@commander_matrixsemergency8463]

@@ffrreeddyy123456 yes that would BLOW UP

[@406fire9]

that would not really work since they don't get daily calls

[@prestonmermis8425]

@Rywillmoo35, they wouldn't be able to. Each station that has a Brush unit is cross staffed by another truck at the station, similar to HAZMAT and Tec Rescue. Say, for an example, a station has and Engine, Brush unit, and a medic (or whatever setup), the engine would switch to the brush if there is a brush/grass/Urban Interface fire, ect.

[@WWXspartan058]

^

[@lockedin60]

Things just constantly change. My Dad worked for the Greensboro FD in Greensboro NC from 1948-1977. He retired Asst Chief 1977.

[@mallwalker3969]

You guys got the best intro on youtube.

[@luschmiedt1071]

I have been waiting for this since it happened :D

[@eliascollini3697]

I truly think this is one of the best Fire Depts in the country, not only do they have a large district and fleet, they have many volunteers and stations. They have a great KZbin channel not to mention

[@lindahoff7391]

South Metro Fire Rescue has no volunteers.

[@eliascollini3697]

@@lindahoff7391 you know what I meant

[@lindahoff7391]

@@eliascollini3697 No I don't, SMFR has no volunteers.

[@fentcartplug]

I remember listening to this on PulsePoint

[@sethr109]

CAN'T WAIT!!

[@Trig_master07]

I always look forward to these videos and always love them.

[@willlewis8340]

rescue 45 is cool truck can't wait to see it's fleet friday

[@AdabAbu]

Of course we know what happened. We watched the BlancoLirio channel

[@jasonyoder9360]

Great job

[@NVConservative]

Word of advice on semi driving, always always exaggerate your turns and don't start your left turn until your shoulder is even with the obstacle you're turning around. However, having the axles set back will decrease turning radius but will eliminate tail swing.

[@andre3470]

My son is now confused as to why he needs to wait 5 days for this, we love the content!

[@Derderderheisst]

Its more like 7 lol

[@ffrreeddyy123456]

Same... I’m like how come this is happening in the future??? We already know they’re long to crash and we’re making videos about it!? I hope everyone will be okay!

[@angusroggeveen1840]

All the pio's and crews are very busy, it's coming to wildfire season and crash rates have skyrocketed, just gotta be patient

[@ocscards9]

@@angusroggeveen1840 and also they like to give us a weekly video

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

Good job NC I’m not far from Forbush

[@Leotheconstructionguy]

Would be super cool to drive the semi code 3

[@michaelbond3903]

Something you might want to teach the drivers for the new collapse tech rescue is don't set the trailer brakes during the winter. Otherwise the brakes can freeze and not release when you get ready to leave. The guys at fleet will appreciate it as well I'm sure.

[@jaysmith1408]

Alcohol in the glad hands, drain the tanks, and keep the air dryer clean.

[@ktar7189]

Thank you my friends kim Connor and Eric I’ll have to watch it after the premiere

[@dog_house875]

I liked this vlog. Was different seeing videos from the mechanical department. Would be nice if they had their own channel I think that’s interesting

[@johnnewman732]

The city of Houston fire department actually has something similar to the collapse rescue but it’s a spartan tractor

[@rookietrucker9754]

I would love to drive the collapse truck

[@nicholasmakepeace8748]

I love your the video

[@wxvyd9653]

When covid restrictions ease up you should make a first day as a firefighter pt2 with another probie or do another shift with the first probationary

[@rashell5136]

Best contact on the ground @nasa Thank you "Faith here"

[@the_darkgameryt]

AND THIS IS WHY THERES PARACHUTES ON A CIRRUS

[@schnemannfilms]

I'm still surprised that they came down without any injuries

[@fergywurst]

Good video. The tinkling music in the background is really distracting to those of us that have to utilize headphones while watching in our homes.

[@sdking121]

X1 firefighter shot and killed today in California. Rest In Peace, his legacy will live on.

[@allthingsfire9926]

Talking about technical rescue and new replacements, 2 questions, does south metro plan on replacing Rescue 34? Also is Rescue 34 Considered a Type 1 Resource, Some of The Rescue units for other major departments I've seen are actually identified as USAR units instead of just a Rescue. Despite Rescue 34 not being designated as a USAR rig (IE USAR 34) Are you still considered a USAR resource?

[@208Firebuff]

Eric are you gonna do the day in the life of you on the fourth of july?

[@Realstormgamingofficialyt]

Luckily that mid air collision didn’t end in a firery inferno

[@samdillsaver7676]

I love the new black and red paint scheme! Random question, but is the new Engine 20 in service yet?

[@lukerevealfirephotography9045]

yes it is it is a 2020 pierce velocity its been in service for about 2-3 weeks

[@firechaser2010]

could you do a fleet friday on the old and new collapse 45 and a station 45 station saturday??

[@todrissmiller9473]

First off beautiful truck!! But being a truck driver I got to ask! Why do you not have hood mirrors?? Also a freightshaker coming off the line fast I died laughing!!

[@jolson3x]

It's been a month since the last Station Saturday. What is going on?!?!?!?!

[@schnemannfilms]

Eric is on vacation / working less this month.

[@schnemannfilms]

@John Marvin That is exactly what is mentioned there 😂

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

@John Marvin Eric was on vacation for multiple weeks before the major wildland season started.

[@ocscards9]

if Red 3 is o.o.s. do they use their former engine 44 sense is has the bumper turret?

[@illinoisoutlaw2197]

Does SMFR offer ride alongs, specifically with PIO's. I'm coming to denver in July and would like to see first hand what you guys do.

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

SMFR does offer ride alongs and if you contact the PIO's im sure they could work something out, But at the moment I don't believe they are doing ride alongs due to COVID restrictions, but they might be updating it soon.

[@alex_1798]

What’s going to happen to the Ford Expedition med-1?

[@andrewhartings9795]

Why 5 days?

[@ktar7189]

Thank you my friends kim Connor and Eric from your friend Kyle in north Springfield Missouri

[@jaysmith1408]

Outside of the electrical connections, it is free to be pulled by another tractor when it’s in the shop, correct?

[@tarrenbaker1580]

What brand quick mount light are those?

[@elilacey9743]

can you do how to get in your mentor/cadet program if you have one

[@bigred.9840]

Hey y’all can you please do. A video of the search and rescue. Dodge Ram thanks y’all???

[@TheSebbel19]

I am from Germany, an i have one question: What ist the stenley tool?

[@frklein1]

Hackney in NC?

[@ffrreeddyy123456]

Send my prayers to those who are getting on those planes even tho they’re going to collide😭💛💔

[@terimiddleton6057]

Smfr

[@laytonplayz7113]

Can we see the new collapse 45?

[@bibibaum2309]

I live in Cetntennial, Colorado not far from where this happened.

[@chasesambell369]

Eric what sunglasses are you wearing?

[@kamrenperkins1684]

When are we going to get a "Day in the life" for MED1?

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

They will be doing one at some point, most likely after they get a new MED 1 in service.

[@huntergoss3846]

When’s the next video coming out ?

[@danmack3173]

Oh I suspect this thumbnail is related to that mid-air a few days ago?

[@TheJttv]

It is

[@lesstephenson6065]

Stay safe Eric and Connor

[@tonybradford1719]

so do the drivers of the new collapse 45 need a cdl to drive it when you turn anyting witha long wheel base the back end will swing

[@darthbari]

Departments are requiring apparatus operators to get their cdl due to the size of the units

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Is this the collision that also involved the green plane?

[@3catfirephotography374]

Yes it is

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

@@3catfirephotography374 Cool! Thanks so much! I am glad it was South Metro that responded to it! Awesome FD!

[@208Firebuff]

Can we get a fleet Friday on engine 20 it is beautiful from the video by nate siebert

[@davidwilson6366]

How can I get a South Metro challenge coin

[@firefighterAlex5]

My department responded to a plane crash that landed in a field but both of the victims died but it was not a mid air collision

[@davesmith3643]

Do a fleet Friday on the ARM car.

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

They are planning to do a Fleet Friday on the ARM car later.

[@thatonekid407]

Any reason for using the Soundoff lightbar vs Whelen or any other lighting companies? TIA!

[@okaythenification]

We use the soundoff system for its features/cost/reliability and to keep these trucks consistent. We also utilize whelen, code 3, and federal in other units. Thanks

[@ryanmcknight9053]

@@okaythenification good morning Matt, I am starting to spec my personal IDT Tahoe for a new dispatch center down in Houston, TX. I was wondering if it would be possible to get the specs on how IDT11 is built? Thanks I’m advance.

[@lesstephenson6065]

Good show tonight Eric say hello to Connor nice show and tell

[@jolson3x]

Show us Collapse 45...

[@3catfirephotography374]

is the surprise about like a day and the life of a fire fighter at station 21? Because i saw Nate's new videos and you responding with 21's crews of pulse point

[@elibarker3337]

Maybe it's a day in the life of Nate?

[@3catfirephotography374]

no it was just Eric was responding on medical calls with station 21. And Nate saw them responding but i like where you're going

[@jasontaylor162]

Where is South Metro videos at

[@ryanwhipple7275]

Do day in the life of FLEET machanic

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

A Fleet friday and/or DIL at Fleet is planned in the future

[@3catfirephotography374]

Hey Eric Kim if there was a fire at an under construction apartment complex would it go under a commercial structure fire or a multi family residential fire

[@EBMisKing]

Multi family residential

[@3catfirephotography374]

OK thanks

[@max_zepf]

when is a new vid coming

[@dustinpowers8312]

I really like it to

[@atomicbr0ken335]

Why has the Med 1 a pushbar like a police car?

[@darthbari]

If a car needs pushed out of the way and it comes on Ford police cars most of the time

[@tsell8957]

Where SMFD been

[@3catfirephotography374]

why was the dive rescue not in this video

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

The dive rescue most likely occured after they filmed and edited this video so they were unable to add that part and it will be featured in the next vlog

[@3catfirephotography374]

that would be a good reason but the dive rescue happened 3 days before the air crash

[@michaelclapp181]

u guys should a trail rescues

[@albertbarcena2721]

@South Metro Fire Rescue- could you please program the Sound Off BluePrint system a little better and flash your trucks all red vs all blue thus creating a large footprint of warning instead of the large purple blob of lights that your BC trucks are now? This would really make all responders on the scene much safer and in turn limit liability for responders!

[@owengilbert7868]

Why do you guys have so many school buses at the fleet garage place.

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

There is a facility for the school buses right by JSF

[@Spitfire8520]

@@centralcofirebuff7830 They are in the same building. The facility is shared between Douglas County School District, Town of Parker, and South Metro.

[@ethandunlop7395]

How much gas do Bc’s go through and does having scene lights on for a long period of time affect anything?

[@kadinmcdermott6286]

When will Smfr be hiring again

[@Mustang6971]

I most fire department only hire one every 1 or 2 years

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

I believe there will be a hiring cycle either at the end of 2021 or at some point in 2022, keep an eye out on southmetro.org on their careers section and if you have any questions reach out to the hiring department at [e-mail]

[@alex_1798]

When 35 does a station Saturday pls get the captain form the old unscripted video

[@terimiddleton6057]

❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@EchosAnerd]

bruh youtube unsubbed me from you so i havnt been getting notis

[@carterlife0625]

Hi

[@alrightymason746]

wheres connor?

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

Connor is doing some more strict office duties due to her being pregnant she should be back in the Fall/Winter of 2021 and @landon Palmer please don't joke around with those things.

[@bastlwastl497]

Damn what is with Erics Eyes...looks like a cyborg :D

[@jolson3x]

Nothing new for 3 weeks, what's going on?!?!?

[@dustinpowers8312]

Sometimes I bet my friend Chris to it because he always out

[@dustinpowers8312]

I found it last Wednesday

[@uplinktruck]

Is your dispatch robotic now?

[@darthbari]

Tones are

[@uplinktruck]

@@darthbari -> I don't know if those are highly compressed digital radios or if the video picked it up badly, but the dispatcher sounded computer generated.

[@Spitfire8520]

The initial dispatch is automated and computer generated, but all other communications are still handled by an actual person. This has been the setup for South Metro for more than 15 years.

[@uplinktruck]

@@Spitfire8520 -> Copy that. Haven't heard their coms since the 1990's.

[@raymondjiang3978]

Where’s Connor

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

Connor is doing some more strict office duties due to her being pregnant she should be back in the Fall/Winter of 2021.

[@raymondjiang3978]

@@centralcofirebuff7830 okay thanks

[@williamchampion9084]

What happened to videos

[@centralcofirebuff7830]

It appears as if they are busy at the moment, and theres a possibility of Eric being on vacation or something else since he has not really been responding to calls that PIO's would and are having Kim respond to them, and Connor can't preform the duties of a PIO since she is pregnent.

[@williamekeir891]

I’ve never gotten a challenge coin.

[@gr33nshoes]

Whoever sent you that Dortmund patch - that patch is an outdated career firefighter patch. We have 9 career stations in Dortmund but also 19 volunteer stations responding 24/7.

[@barbienewlin1160]

The live chat is not working for me