[ Pre-Arrival ] Blazing Car Fire on the FDR Drive! MAJOR FDNY Response w/ HEAVY FLAMES & SMOKE

[@greenpedal370]

I've never understood why European firemen usually get water on in under 30 seconds yet in the US it is always considerably longer, often 5 minutes or more. Sometimes there are lengthy periods of total inactivity. US firemen arrive on scene in good time, are doubtlessly well trained, well led and exceptionally well equipped. I just don't get it.

[@kevindillon00]

Trying to drive an emergency vehicle in that city would absolutely infuriate me.

[@Stargazzer811]

This is why members of the FDNY tend to have alot of patience. Its also why they use an incredible amount of horn.

[@BrickfordCityFire]

Saw this on your story, never got to watch it until now. Fantastic footage!

[@joegaito702]

Even by fdny and NYPD responding as always excellent outstanding brilliant they deserve alot of credit tons of it let's honor and appreciate the paramedics and firemen and the battlion chief and police who proudly serve us your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated even by fdny and NYPD responding great job great team work and great and sweet catches as usual still going strong great team efforts are deeply appreciated stay safe and warm out there stay strong and healthy as well much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be proud really enjoyed and appreciate the vidoes please keep them safe out there and coming appreciate you guys let's stop and hope everyone is doing ok right wonder what started the car fire don't work to hard appreciate you guys thanks way to go very impressed !!!! Joe

[@mitchpurtill2530]

The worst fires you can't fight and no one wearing a SCBA. Whats up with that.

[@schnemannfilms]

I don't want to say something bad, but that is kind of a FDNY mindset. It isn't a coincidence that they have so many hurt and sadly sometimes even killed firefighters. In this case such behaviour can lead to cancer many years later. Yes they are heroes, but even heroes can take care for their health ... In this matter other fire departments are much further in preventing long-term consequences.

[@hunterw91871]

Not only that but moving so slowly to get the fire extinguished. I would’ve thought the had a jump line or similar for faster deploys.

[@BrianFDNY]

Wow, nice catches and on-scene footage :)

[@SteveNevelos]

Why did they send so many ambulances? But awesome job to the firefighters. As always, nyfd is always quick.

[@michaeld8443]

How many firefighters does it take to put out a car fire and how long did they hold up that ambulance

[@jimdavenport8020]

Idle curiosity: what is the point of the fire fighter carrying 'the can' (water extinguisher)?

[@willshowman4575]

In the context of the incident or just in general?

[@extraglutenplz3758]

it's a contained car fire, so why not? its common practice

[@Stargazzer811]

The "Can Man" carries the can on every call regardless of call type because his job is to protect his fellow firefighters. Typically you see that on truck company's, as the can is used for pinpoint suppression of fire while they work inside a building or to knock down fire in case they get trapped. It can also be used to put out trash or car fires depending on the size and scope of the fire, though its rare for it to be used on car fires over foam or straight water from a line.

[@teun9380]

Wow amazed by this video. In the Netherlands the fire would be out in 20 sec because of high-pressure lines. They roll it out within 5 seconds from out of the truck. Besides that in the Netherlands they would wear masks (all of them) to ensure nobody gets smoke inhilated which is very unhealthy!

[@FireFrenchy]

As much as I respect firefighters from every nations and agree with you on the ease of masking up for a car fire, theres a reason why the FDNY is famous world wide and I never hear a single mention of any FD in the Netherlands (doesn’t mean you guys are not good at what you do). There is a “swagger” and a sense of tradition and pride in the ‘Merican Fire Service that does not exist in Europe. And if it does it’s in a totally different fashion. To my knowledge, the FDNY guys don’t really g.a.f. to know how things are done elsewhere in the world, plus most of those guys will see more fires in 3 years than most firefighters in Europe. Have a good one and stay safe.

[@teun9380]

​@@FireFrenchy I don't know if you ever visited Europe, because you have a sceptical view. In Europe, we do have real pride in the fire services. They extinguish fire far back into the year 1600 and the first fire department originated in the old Roman empire. Also, you say NYFD firefighters see more fires in 3 years than most firefighters in Europe. This is simply not true. In NYC itself there are around 7000 fires each year and in the Netherlands around 6000. You can argue that the Netherlands is a country and NYC a city, but NYC (8,4mil) is actually smaller in population than the Netherlands (17mil). In conclusion, I think you can leave your Eurosceptical view. Sure all around the world, we do things differently, but we can also learn from each other. If things go better in the Netherlands for example extinguishing a fire, the NYFD can take that as an example. Have a good day aswell

[@vollelektrolysierer5773]

@@FireFrenchy Maybe, just maybe FDNY is famous because New York City is super famous?

[@samuelwarshaw9480]

@@teun9380 you have some good points, but you are comparing a city to a country. It’s an apples to oranges comparison because people in the Netherlands are much more widespread than in NYC.

[@teun9380]

@@samuelwarshaw9480 Earlier on we compared the US and EU. I think it's fair similar to compare those. The EU had a lot of widespread areas, but the Netherlands is not widespread. The Netherland is one of the densest countries in the world. In the end, I stick to my previously made points.

[@blinko656]

Great shot at 3:30, close up.

[@bobbell277]

And this is why Fire Fighters have the highest cancer rates of any profession. I don't know why the SCBA, among other PPE, are only decoration. This kind of video is used for training to show all the mistakes and what can be improved to help save hands, eyes, lungs and lives of F/F's.

[@rub1tan679]

EXACTLY .. it makes me sad 😞 when I see this level of stupidity.. also no PPE eye protection 🥽 WHY ? I just don’t understand PLEASE 🙏🏼 WEAR BREATHING APPARATUS at all vehicle fires 🔥 ❤️🔥🎄 .

[@bmjsoundstt6624]

Some of us don't even have scba........

[@charlesgarvey5660]

Why do they even have there SCBA on when there not using them. And one guy running around with no SCBA on. SMH

[@whistlingtomb3299]

Keyboard firefighter

[@dubster4173]

@@whistlingtomb3299 really, why not wear their SCBA ..........

[@robertjosephs2629]

@@dubster4173 makes it difficult to see also they only have 11 minutes of air so they're using their discretion

[@Brian13549]

@@robertjosephs2629 news flash those bottles hold more then a 11 minutes of air. Depending on the bottles they can have from a half hour to 45 minutes of air. And using them on a car fire does not make it that difficult to see.

[@robertjosephs2629]

@@Brian13549 I am a retired fireman they It makes it difficult to see- Condensation. And the tanks your talking about only get distributed to hi rise units. The size of a larger tank becomes a liability in many operations.

[@Brian13549]

Yeah why use a SCBA? just use your nomex hood that will protect you from toxic fumes, oh yeah and a magnesium blast if there is ant in that car.

[@sammyblues1240]

I don’t understand why that firefighter has a fire extinguisher? The fire is clearly to large for that tool.

[@Stargazzer811]

Your 1st mistake is assuming that's a fire extinguisher. Your 2nd mistake is assuming the fire is too big for that tool, which is in fact a pressurized water can. That firefighter is the "Can Man" and his job is to protect his fellow firefighters. Any water on a fire is good, so that can is prefect for the job.

[@Rathfarnham]

It must have got a right smack. Hope no one was badly hurt. 🇮🇪

[@Xanthopteryx]

And once again... the US firefighters... Takes forever to get water on and NO protective gears. What a disgrace! How can it be this bad? They even walk with air on the back BUT NO BREATHING MASK ON!?!?!

[@LeVraiDemers]

3:37 maybe use your scba?

[@BIGDROC99]

Call 35 engine and ask them why

[@greyman686]

Just for show really lol. Why even take it out of the seat.

[@Jomskylark]

@@greyman686 Right? Why bother lugging it around if not gonna wear it lmao

[@owensweetland342]

@@Jomskylark I agree.

[@owensweetland342]

@@gary3690 the north is so slow to change. It's all about "tradition". And fear of change...

[@5timessquad]

FDR Drive going Northbound, before Exit 13, I saw a car on fire around 5pm today 3/17/2022, as I was driving Southbound to LES to pick up my son...I prayed nobody got killed..After picking up my son, I took another route to get my son and myself back home safely....I have seen my share of car crashes and accidents on the FDR Drive...we just lost two ladies less than 2 weeks ago on this FDR Drive....People be careful out there!!!

[@hammerlane3871]

Lol I'm pretty sure part of the fdny academy is learning how to walk up to the fire and then watch other firefighters who were still at the truck put the fire out 🤣🤣

[@janinsweden8559]

Seems they carry some sort of crowbars? Or what sort of tool is it?

[@bobbell277]

Halligan is the name of the multi use tool, that and a flat backed axe are commonly referred to as the "irons" and are the #1 Fire Fighter hand tool

[@janinsweden8559]

@@bobbell277 Thank you!

[@useyourbrain-vm8li]

Never ceases to amaze me how much apparatus FDNY can get on scene and still not have a single drop of water flowing. It’s a car fire for God’s sake😂😂 My dude was on foot and by the time he got there they were pulling up

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Easier to run past standstill traffic than wait in it. Water was on the fire a minute after they showed up. Can’t get much faster than that.

[@andyoxleyonhistravels]

Absolutely mad, at one point there are6 or 7 guys around the car and not one has their SCBA on. Cmon guys this is 2021 not 1990.

[@owensweetland342]

@@andyoxleyonhistravels And THAT'S the difference between coasts.

[@useyourbrain-vm8li]

@@jlover911 and make sure that Hazmat truck is ready in case there’s a barrel of ammonium nitrate in there!

[@ericpl7227]

What difference does it make, that car's gone, hurrying isn't saving it! This isn't Disney, this is real life!

[@OnTheSceneJax]

Wow, you've seen some pretty crazy fires. Hope everyone was ok, keep up the good work

[@gerarteuben3333]

Why is this a crazy fire? those fires are all the world the same 😊

[@spacemilk-c8d]

Great footage, hope nobody was hurt

[@Muck-qy2oo]

Fire department in HCSC driving 15 miles in 8 minutes. Fire department in NYC driving 2 miles in 15 minutes.

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

?

[@sylvainmichaud2262]

Wow. A burning car and it's not a Tesla. It won't make the news for sure. (Sarcasm ! 😏)

[@Scott-px6mi]

Its sad but true..... Where are those Tesla haters at.....

[@markdittrich2707]

Crazy car fire 😨😨😱great Job

[@liamfdny7521]

Love the air horn of E35. 0:34

[@kobtrucking1755]

Wow… wearing air packs? Thats very unusual for the FDNY.

[@muckychimney]

So slow at getting water on the fire ! UK Firefighters would have water on that within 30 seconds of arrival

[@heavyandre9521]

FDNY Firefighters are Always Slow When It Comes To Fires 😆

[@hunterw91871]

Here in NC also. Crazy seeing how slow they are moving

[@lebronjames8544]

It’s a car fire, you’re not saving anything and the car is already totaled so why rush

[@Stargazzer811]

Obviously UK firefighters have never heard the phrase "Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast." Its not about how fast you get water on the fire, its about getting water on the fire, and you can't do that if you rush around, trip and fall and break your own neck.

[@jamesbryan3253]

Looks like a Subaru Crosstrek.

[@PremierAutoMan86]

Subaru Toastrek now...

[@jamesbryan3253]

@@PremierAutoMan86 I own a 5 year old Subaru. So much plastic in those cars. ToastTrek Lol.

[@gwot]

hm! yes! get right in there, breath it all in

[@toddd.7924]

Too cool/bad habits-no face mask and none with the waist straps secured on SCBA.

[@undead567]

the guy arrived before the firetruck. Traffic=brutal

[@monarch1957]

Another car for the crusher. Seems like so many car fires now days.

[@robertbrady9597]

amazing catch tonight stay safe to all the brother an you guys to

[@johndinneen7463]

Surround and let it burn strategy.

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

More of a ‘water on it in 60 seconds strategy’

[@simonsupersi2225]

See dont need a hook ladder for a car fire just tac haz van whatever it was and engine will do

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

it was on a highway. It is necessary to have a ladder company to block traffic so the engine can work safely.

[@simonsupersi2225]

@@FDNYResponseVideos they can surley do that with the engine. Its strange but great how fire departments work around the world. Uk you wouldnt get a ladder to block traffice the engines plus police do that here. But love the vids and the fdny

[@timothyj.barron9525]

@@simonsupersi2225 It varies by department in the USA, but it's very common to see a truck (i.e. ladder, tower, quint, etc.) or second engine dispatched on any expressway incident. It's for scene protection, as it enables full 360 usage of the primary apparatus, as well as provides more manpower and additional extrication equipment. Typical protocol is a truck or second engine positioned at a 45 degree angle with a significant gap between the scene. Unfortunately, secondary accidents are becoming far too common. Just a couple of weeks ago, someone slammed into the rear of an engine and was killed somewhere on the east coast.

[@charliefreebury245]

@@FDNYResponseVideos in the UK, ladder appliances are used when we need aerial access... to block traffic we use the appliance on scene/police cars and cones, not ALP's 😂

[@ZcRlo790]

Now thats alot of damage

[@nayanpanchal39]

Great video

[@NJDRONEMAN]

Good catch👍👍👍

[@Jerommeke88]

Breathingapparatus is for the weak.... Getting water on the car is taking (way to) long....

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Water on the fire 1 minute 10 seconds after pulling up. I don't think you can get much faster than that.

[@Jerommeke88]

@@FDNYResponseVideos over here we use high pressure hoses... water within 30 seconds

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

I don't know what to say other than, Congrats? That car isn't going anywhere but the scrapyard anyway so the extra 30 seconds that it took to hook up the line doesn't really matter.

[@lebronjames8544]

@@Jerommeke88 “over here” I guarantee doesn’t see a quarter of the amount of fires these guys do. Also 30 seconds? It’s a fully involved car not a structure fire what’s the point of rushing to save a burned up car?

[@bobbell277]

Ya, no need to rush to get water on it, it's not going to be saved. But take that time to put on some PPE, like the SCBA that they lug around but seem to not use often in NY

[@amandahudson431]

If they move any slower they will be going backwards

[@wesleymay602]

How many firefighters dose it take to put out a car fire 7 two for the the other to stand around and watch

[@larrylambrick5404]

W

[@owensweetland342]

nice toss on that roll-up. not!

[@DMP-35]

Epic! Must’ve been lazy and not wanting to walk the 50’ for the other end. Hmmmmm. Or maybe it was by design.

[@XHollisWood]

Excellent Catch 👍🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒

[@pisciatto4385]

Lousy no good drivers

[@HannTheftAudio]

lousy no good cars. cheap pieces of shit. Back in the 80s and 90s you can smack a tree going 15mph and barely tweak the hood. today's cars can't even barely bump into that very tree without falling apart. What the hell

[@potatolew4495]

Electric car possibly? I have never seen so many cat fires since the indication of these battery powered cars.

[@Scott-px6mi]

No! see how the make every car fire seems as if its a Tesla

[@extraglutenplz3758]

this is a subaru crosstrek, not electric

[@johndennis879]

Lol how many firemen does it take to put out a car fire dad don't know son but it must be alot

[@charliefreebury245]

Usa response to car fire: 3 engines battalion and 2 ladders, takes 20 minutes to get hooked up and get water going, then get the fire out in an hours time. Uk response to car fire: 1 fire engine, 5 crew, water on the fire within seconds of stopping and fire out in a mere few minutes. No fuss, doesn't need a hydrant in the countryside, pack up and leave. Job done

[@FDNYResponseVideos]

Buddy boy, how many highways are under 40 story buildings in a tunnel in the Bumfuck town in the UK that you’re from?

[@extraglutenplz3758]

20 minutes to get hooked up? what? this is a contained isolated fire, the car is toast and there's no need to hustle.

[@Xanthopteryx]

@@extraglutenplz3758 We do not hustle here in Sweden either. It is just so it works: 20 seconds from arrival and water are on. AND, everyone needed are fully protected by safety gear. Depending on where this happens, it can be as few as four people handling this: One pump operator, one driver, two fire fighters. That's it. No need for more. That is just pure effectiveness. Nothing more. Nothing less. Do the job, as it should be done, everybody safe. And yes, after the incident, those who have been exposed to the smoke take off all their protective clothes and pack them in sealed bags so the cabin is free from toxic shit. Then they are washed before used again.

[@kevloo6078]

Put the pump in gear!

[@nicolase.e.a.1551]

MADE IN CHINA

[@FirstRespondersNYC]

7th sorry I’m late 😥

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Black smoke coming out of the car 🚒🧑‍🚒🇺🇸