Recruit Training Officer - A Day in the Life

[@gary3690]

I think I’d be cool to see a firehouse cooking video. You could call it “Meal Monday” where you go to different firehouses and they show how to cook some good firehouse meals.

[@kiannoble236]

This is an amazing idea!

[@andreassehburger4308]

Yeah that would be funny...🤩

[@charliemike2425]

I just hope SMFR actually see this comment

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Great idea!

[@emva9063]

@@charliemike2425 your wish has been fufilled.

[@seventenn610]

It’s so cool seeing two firefighters from previous videos moving up the chain and bettering themselves!

[@coloradod3649]

The start of this video is exactly like shift change in every firehouse, with Eric playing the role of the Firefighter going off shift getting grief from the in coming crew. So cool that you included this interaction. Great job Eric.

[@Sean-dw1dc]

I might be mistaken but it’s cool to see the same guy as the career firefighter video now as a instructor

[@macroedyys732]

i was thinking the same thing

[@Abm2014-SausageKing]

I thought that was him, but wasn’t sure. Definitely cool to see

[@MarkBunoy]

We need a whole series on RTO’s throughout an entire Academy Class!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@QemeH]

Man, I'm getting flashbacks to my time at the academy right now. "You feel your heart rate is elevated?" - "Yes, Sir!" - "Wanna go back in?" - "YES, SIR!" Nobody told us, the job would be less than 1% actual fires back then :D But I still love what I do every single day!

[@wags99999]

My grandson is in this class. Can't wait for graduation in a few weeks !

[@owensweetland342]

THAT was the bomb, man. By far the coolest training vid I've seen. Excellent videography.

[@owensweetland342]

REALLY great to see a Squad Leader in the recruit class. Nice order. After all fd's are paramilitary organizations. That structure will pay dividends in the future.

[@mooseriddle]

Great to see the deadication the instructors have to training the new recruits. Always enjoy the South Metro videos!

[@matthewmccormick2417]

Ohh it has been many years ago. How some things have changed in last 34 years. Best of luck to that class as they spend many great years ahead. It is not just a Job, It is a adventure of a lifetime with great rewards. Some may stay a FF/Medic some may go on to be a BC but no matter what the gain is great. Thank you all from a Retired old FireFighter

[@pterydactyllys]

Absolutely LOVE the shot at 15:33. The quiet overview of training grounds with the sounds from inside. Y’all always impress!!

[@pdxflyguy]

This brings back some great memories from my academy. Sac City 91-1

[@onlymemphis8100]

The most badass job on the planet

[@albertbarcena2721]

Great job Eric, the cinematic quality of this video is off the charts! It would be cool to see a SMFR movie of sorts, where everything 'comes' together.

[@Rocky12323]

I love these videos. Y’all are such a top notch department.

[@thenature8560]

Amazing video, great work. Gives such a good insight.

[@alex_1798]

Firefighter Laborde is one of the coolest guys to be featured

[@thety3900]

Just finished Fire 1 and 2 as a high schooler thanks to an awesome program. This brought me back to our first burn day. Spending 3 hours a day, five days a week, for two years makes a tight group. It’s weird to see it from this perspective

[@tamakiamajiki675]

Whoa you are so lucky, I’m in high school and we don’t have any classes related to fire/firefighting so instead I’m focusing on the medical aspects of the job and taking some classes medical related. What country do you live in?

[@stud88100]

Great video. I had no idea that the training to be a fireman took so long, but there is a lot you have to learn

[@Bloor11]

And that's just the basics

[@RealZachAttack28]

I recognized Justin and Pete from fleet Fridays when they were on the fleet do all firefighters and stuff get the chance to become rtos or what also you guys should get a discord. Thanks

[@Lucyblacklab]

The recruits are very lucky that is a great academy program the department puts on 👍

[@patrickm8936]

Really cool burn structure 👍🏽

[@FFSkippy]

Great looking training program. My probie training 32 years ago wasn’t as intailed.

[@kolbasor1843]

Am starting my Fire fighter training in 2 days! So pumped such an honor to be selected into the academy

[@dmartindebmar1]

Awesome!

[@LiamPattisonPhotography]

Awesome video Eric! Question: Do the personnel who are instructors in the recruit training process also run calls? Like, is being an instructor their only job currently or do they also go on apparatus and do shift work in between days they're at the training academy?

[@lberg30]

Oh I remember those training days

[@RussellStudiosUSA]

I’m going to be, moving to Texas and applying to the academy next year.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Excellent!

[@AnimalAlmighty]

hows it going?

[@RussellStudiosUSA]

Lots of training

[@mikemike4973]

was the female instructor at around 12:59 the day in the life of a probie on the tower ladder girl?

[@nancymotax]

yes.

[@csstudios2844]

This Was A Good Video!

[@ktar7189]

Thank you Kim Connor Eric and Lauren from your friend kyle miss you my friends

[@centralnjfirebuff7183]

I love SMFR, even though I live in the Northeast

[@isaiahheid9000]

Oh this is going to be badass! I can tell from the thumbnail

[@michaelboyd8953]

They should do a full video of hell night of south metro fire rescue

[@furniturecityfirebuff]

Exciting

[@Autofleet4429]

Hello South Metro, first off thank you for your dedicated service and commitment to your community and the excellent service you provide, I was wondering if there is an updated Standard of Cover (Call Assignments) available? (2020/21 is fine) currently the only one I can find is a 2015 Standard of Cover however your department has changed and expanded since then, again thank you for all you guys do.

[@JustinSmith-yw8um]

A day in the life of Chief Baker!?!

[@smokeacoil]

i was always taught to never burn treated wood or plywood because of all of the chemicals..is there not a better way for south metro to burn wood with say none treated wood

[@tomcuriale594]

What equipment did you use to film inside the burn? Helmet camera?

[@carsonmichalski7212]

Hello south metro fire rescue is it possible if you could do another day of a life of a firefighter of a driver or a lieutenant or a firefighter

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Great idea!

[@carsonmichalski7212]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO would you do another day of a life of being a firefighter, Engineer, lieutenant is that ok if you make videos of Day of a Life of a Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant Thanks for responding to back to me P.S let me know when you will make the video have a great day

[@JPOC226]

are you usung a gopro in the burn can? if not what camera?

[@gunnergregory8407]

Does anyone know what kind of sunglasses that the rtos are wearing

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

They are Knockaround sunglasses!

[@GreaterCincinnatiFireBuff]

This is great

[@Jacob-mm8xq]

I kept seeing them switch between the apx radios and the old xts radios on different clips, why do they keep doing that?

[@Spitfire8520]

It looks like the academy is using a mix of both types of radios. The individual recruits are probably not switching radios, but you will see both radios being used across the entire class.

[@vickyfavitta2751]

Amazing training! Whooooooyahhhh!

[@FORTNITEMANFIREPOLICE]

question is justin laborde the same guy from the day and life of a firefighter?

[@greyman686]

Yes

[@alex_1798]

Are RTOs still full time firefighters like they do the usual emergency response two day shifts or do they leave that behind to train recruits?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

The RTOs are assigned just to training while the academies are being held.

[@johnroberts5656]

I recognized so much people from day in the life or other videos in this on video

[@GreaterCincinnatiFireBuff]

wait aint that the guy from the Day in The Life Of a Firefighter

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Yes! Firefighter LaBorde is currently assigned as a Recruit Training Officer.

[@artgibbssportsbusinesspodc7147]

Very cool

[@Xx233xX]

What kind of helmets are the recruits in brims look super thin

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Recruits can choose from the Cairns 880, 1010 or the Ben II.

[@explorerdouglas614]

So do RTOs also work at a fire station?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

RTO's work full time at the training center when a fire academy is in progress, but return to their stations and work their normal assignments when there is no fire academy. RTO's usually only work 2 or 3 different academies so the personnel rotate through.

[@mcproductions5043]

@SouthMetroFireRescue As a 11 grader been wanting to join the FD or EMS in North Carolina. Is there any class that you would suggest for me to take my senior year. To be looked at as applicant???? Would love to here some suggestions. Thanks.

[@TheOutlawMan]

Hey bud. There are volunteer programs for people your age, which I recommend you look into. Start studying up on your Hazmat Ops & Awareness, as well as basic fire science. That will put you well ahead of even many adult applicants. Places like SMFR will also require you to have your EMT card before you apply, or at least before your academy start date; so look at attending an EMT course during the summer break or when you can. A friend of mine was completing his senior year of hs while we went through EMT together, and at just 17-years-old. It is not easy, but if you are determined and have good studying habits you should do fine. Start working out consistently, too; weight training AND cardiovascular conditioning. When you are wearing full bunks + SCBA, you will learn very quickly how fit or unfit you are. Don't do drugs. Don't get arrested. Best of luck to you! - Volunteer Firefighter, in the process of earning my career slot.

[@natedog2783]

You go man! First off you will need your EMT which you can get a most if not all community colleges. Something that can help you is getting your fire fighter 1 and fire fighter 2 certification. If you have a department you know you want to work for reach out to them and ask them what you need and if they would sponsor you getting your emt.

[@mcproductions5043]

@@TheOutlawMan thanks u both I will keep this in mind

[@mcproductions5043]

@@natedog2783 thanks u both I will keep this in mind

[@RDC2003]

is schar formorly stensvad?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Yes

[@RDC2003]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO she seems to be doing bery well! from probie to RTO!

[@troy______]

Sorry to ask but what happened to PIO vlogs?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

They will be back soon!

[@troy______]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO oh ok yay!

[@willlewis2207]

how Recruit training officers does SMFR have and how long does a FF need to be with the dept to be a Recruit training officer ? very interesting video

[@tonyrowland9216]

Ant to tink as a volunteer in the 70s and 80s we had our bunker gear in the trunk of the family car. Wash down was what hit you at the fire. Scary now that i think about it.

[@awattsandre007]

Why are the instructors so nice ?????

[@greyman686]

Why wouldn't they be?

[@AnimalAlmighty]

i thought they would be like drill seargeants

[@Julian_Bolt]

Is it possible to buy or request south metro patches online?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Hi Julian- there is a link to buy merchandise in the video description. Thank you!

[@bnsf88]

How do you make it all the way through fire one without actually doing a live burn

[@lindahoff7391]

Where does that come from?

[@seventenn610]

Fire 1 is more technical and books. Fire 2 is where you actually put what you learn from the books to practice and do much more hands on training.

[@tmurph7215]

Are all academy’s military structured like this ?

[@NeilM01989]

Brilliant video, i've shared it to my facebook group if that's ok with you 🧑🏻👍🏻🔥🚒

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@NeilM01989]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO No problem 🧑🏻👍🏻

[@emva9063]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO just a question. is one of those RTO's featured in "a day in the life of a firefighter". I thought I recognized him.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

@@emva9063 Yes, that's him!

[@emva9063]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO sweet! A while back I was on the probie video and saw someone's comment that was like "I wish we could get a probie update". i rlly thought that would be a good idea. just like "meal monday".

[@peytonefd1022]

iwant to work for the smfr

[@Blazingflashover]

Pretty bad azz training. Much different since I went through the academy.

[@Jordan_Talon]

I’d like to watch their final stage of training and the their graduation.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

We won't be streaming the graduation, but will definitely post pictures on our social accounts!

[@brianrivers7956]

whats on the right side of their face masks?

[@lindahoff7391]

A voice amp I believe.

[@brianrivers7956]

@@lindahoff7391 i figured it out, its actually a bluetooth radio device that allows them to link to their radios so they can talk through theirface masks and not have to key up their radio mic.

[@mikemaldonado39]

Is that the guy from day in the life of a firefighter?

[@canadiannavy9229]

Hey at least this fire station cares about there workers and cancer

[@devxdiamondman9561]

Who reunion of people in the videos

[@TheOutlawMan]

Soon.

[@jacksontidyman6718]

Hello mind if I get a pinned comment since I'm not late by the way you guys do a great job and tell Justin I said hi please!

[@debrapettyjohn2759]

i would go left

[@peytonefd1022]

evansville fire deprt

[@RJtheStAr1]

Not trying to be that guy but what’s with the instructor with a beard?

[@greyman686]

You mean the strength and conditioning coaches during PT? Why can't non firefighters have a beard? This department has a big wellness program which includes strength and conditioning staff.

[@stephenmills76]

Having instructors that can’t pass the seal on the Air mask, is an insult. I know it’s just a small part. But that’s just ridiculous. Train how we fight.

[@lindahoff7391]

All line personnel pass a yearly fit test. Don’t know wth you are talking about.

[@greyman686]

You mean the strength and conditioning coaches, who aren't firefighters and therefore wouldn't have to pass a seal test? Those guys?

[@schmegle1]

Obviously you can’t comprehend reading