Responding Code 3 to a Motor Vehicle Accident w/ a Fatality

UPDATE: 3/27/2017. My father and I understand what we didn't do corrrect according to EVOC. My father has been a fire fighter for over 17 years, is fully up to date with all required trainings and has taken countless hours of training. Addressing running sirens out of the neighborhood. The only reason I ever run the siren in the neighborhood is if I see traffic. If not we don't use it in the neighborhood. 9 years of having lights and sirens and zero complaints from anyone. Also addressing the passing on the right. While it's not recommended my father took the way he thought would get us there the fastest and safest. We were both keeping an eye on people that would possibily cut infront of us. First the Penske truck couldn't hear us so we moved onto the shoulder/on ramp. The semi saw us and couldn't move to the right so he went to the left shoulder. If we would've went left the shoulder is much narrower. The 2nd time was because traffic was already a shitshow and it would've been longer to fight through traffic that was already slowed down looking at the accident. It's easy for people to sit back on their computers and be an armchair EVOC trainer but until you learn the shit design of our local highways you won't understand why we do half these things.
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Fatal MVA pickup Vs Tractor Trailer. You are going to see us running up the shoulder in parts of the video. While this is advised against in EVOC we were trying to get to the scene as fast as possible due to the nature of the call. With it being almost rush hour and in a bad spot we had to hurry to get there.
Link to the news article: www.wfmz.com/news/berks/fatal-...
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Recording Equipment:
Samsung Galaxy S7
Generic Dash Mount
POV Equipment and Info
2006 Chevy Colorado Z71 Crew Cab
Code 3 RLS 3999R Siren controller
Code 3 21TR Torus Plus LED Lightbar
LED Rear window lightbar
Whelen 500 Series TIR6 LED Grill Lights
Motorola APX7000 Two Way Radio
Fire Truck Equipment and Info
1982 Hahn HCP-10 Fire Truck
8V71N Detroit Diesel
Allison HT740D Automatic Transmission
1,000 Gallon Per Minute Hale Pump
1,500 Gallon Water Tank
Sirens: Federal Signal Model 78A Dual Tone Siren, PA300 and PA20A
Lighting: Federal Signal Twinsonic Lightbar, (2) Weldon 1010 Lights, (2) Pyralites, Code 3 Strobes, Whelen dual beam side flashers, (4) Unity Spot/Floodlights
Former Ryan Township Barnesville, PA 26-10
FAQ:
Q: Where is this recorded?
A: Most of my videos are recorded in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Q:Can you show the scene?
A: I'm not 100% sure on that but no I will not even if I am allowed out of respect for the involved parties.
Q: Why are you doing (insert thing) this way?
A: We have a certain way of doing things and it's all for a reason. Look in previous videos for the reason before you start complaining.
Q: Who is driving and/or Filming?
A: My Dad is the one driving and I just record.
Copyright ©2016-2017 Quinn Dickinson
Do Not Reupload This Video Without Written Consent From The Owner.

[@QuinnDickinson2610]

Before commenting on how your area lighting laws work please note as the Fire Police Lieutenant, my father, is legally allowed to run red lights and sirens and drive exactly as the police do when responding to a call. We do not have blue courtesy lights which seem to be what people think in the comments. See www.ctbpls.com/www/PA/15R/PDF/PA15RHB00898ACT.pdf (you can search the page for Fire Police Lieutenant to find that section). For almost two years now I have been ignoring comments from this video because of the ignorance, however, I wanted to address this concern of many commenters. Also unless you respond code on our highways you may not understand why we do things we do. With so much experience on these roads, my father knows where it is safe to pass how fast to drive to get to our destination safely.

[@lelandbrowniii5168]

In new York state they recently classified tow trucks as emergency vehicles I know this cause I have a class c divers license with my tow truck endorsement I'm actually in the process of saving up the money to buy a dodge ram 5500 flat bed tow truck that burns diesel fuel

[@braydenwinecoff8076]

Good response all the ignorant people want to arm chair quarterback the fire service and always have something to say.

[@henryjames8654]

Living in Los Angeles, I've seen worse. The point the complainers miss is, the number one priority is to arrive, the second priority is to do so quickly. Our emergency response people usually stay around the speed limit, when not avoiding traffic. With the exception of the bomb squad people(I've seen 70 plus on surface streets).

[@Yalnif5200]

The short version to give them is STFU. Let them talk trash because that's all they know.

[@juniornip3198]

My man left from his house respect ✊

[@HannTheftAudio]

This was before some changes had to be made which forced all future ride along videos to stop. 😭 I miss seeing the ride alongs

[@LindsayC33]

Doesn’t everyone learn in drivers ed that they need to pull over for all emergency vehicles when lights and sirens are on? Not too many cars even reacted...

[@AmberKateD1995]

Lindsay Tucker I was thinking that same thing!!

[@justszns]

usually emergency vehicles are marked, and it's hard to see otherwisw

[@cadenroach7354]

He floored it the whole time. Mad respect for this guy

[@paulspomer16]

People seriously complain in the comment section about you using sirens in the neighborhood?? Seriously??

[@alextv8975]

I'm from New York City. Seeing comments about noise complaints is like reading into a parallel universe. Do people really complain about a damn emergency vehicle's noise? Are you kidding me? I would have thought that living in a suburban or rural town, sirens would mean a good thing? It means an emergency is being tend to and not forgotten. But I guess complaining is more appropriate for some. It's outright ridiculous!

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

sure they do, and to be honest: as far it's not necessary to move traffic aside, I let the siren switched off,. no matter if it's during daytime or in the middle of the night; no need to wake everyone up when there's no-one out on the road ^^

[@v3rsu5]

to all fire fighters, EMT's and police officers around the world. Thanks for risking your lives for people you never seen and probably will never see again. Huge respect from Portugal!

[@saltysarah98]

People criticizing those who save lives have nothing better to do.

[@kenjames3346]

Spot On! In the neighborhood around a curve, the kids playing outside need to KNOW you are driving up the street. The whole point of the siren is so you can get to a safe spot. Just know, the neg. comments come from people who can't "THINK" past their nose. Keep saving lives, we all have to put up with the stupid people. Good Job!

[@greeneyes92061]

I didn't bother reading the comments, I don't want or need to read anything negative about our firefighters and/or first responders. I want to thank you whole heartedly for your service---be it paid or volunteer. We live in a more rural area of SC. My oldest son has been a volunteer firefighter for 20 years, he began at 16 & is now 36 and still loves it. He also trained to become a first responder. For twenty years hr has put his own safety and life on the line to help save people's lives & property. He has responded to fatal car wrecks and women giving birth.....I dare say, he's see just about everything. EVERY BIT OF TIME, TRAINING AND SERVICE VOLUNTEER. NO PAY. He has been married for 15 years and has a 10 yr old son and still puts his life on the line for others.So don't say anything negative to me about out firefighters.

[@carljohnson3348]

I could listen to that phaser all day long

[@kimasp7482]

I do NOT understand when people do not pull over when they hear sirens or see flashing lights.

[@figfire]

I hate it when people don’t pull over to the right. Biggest pet peeve is when they STOP right in front of an emergency vehicle.

[@randys.kuenzli7809]

Brian, I would be happy if they just pulled over. With that said, I think they should do away with pulling over to the right and make it so a driver pulls over to the Closest shoulder; obviously, the individual circumstances should dictate the actions.

[@noahbones1221]

I got bored and decided to list the jeeps spotted in this video 0:17 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 0:19 Jeep Cherokee XJ 1:01 Jeep Grand Cheroke WJ 1:30 Jeep Liberty (Newer) 1:58 Jeep Patriot 3:33 Jeep Cherokee XJ (Red, Other side of Highway) 3:34 Jeep Commander (Black, other side of Highway) 4:12 Jeep Renegade 4:14 Something Jeep?

[@braydenclimbs2115]

NoahBones 12 wow good job👌🏽😃

[@bokkey45]

4:14 looks like a Compass

[@LindsayC33]

NoahBones 12 Lmao dude.... 😂 you just made me crack up

[@Boosted00]

I don't see nothing wrong with the driving here. It's an emergency and if drivers won't move over you gotta do what you gotta do!

[@Thunderbyrd.]

You and your dad don't need to explain anything especially to people who hide behind a key board telling you what you did wrong. I've been a firefighter for 21 years, I'm a driver for the past 8 years. Different towns, cities, and states have different laws and protocols. Just for the record, as far as sirens in neighborhoods? Here it is up to the driver. 99% of the time I run sirens in all neighborhoods because of the 4 way stops, intersections, blind curves, and the possibility of people walking or being near the street. I want everyone in that neighborhood to know I'm coming and I'm coming fast. Also, if I were to hit someone (or even someone were to hit me) the attorneys would first ask if I was on an emergency call, then they would argue why I wasn't running my warning sirens no matter what area I am in. Then, I would be liable, if someone were to sue the city I work for I could be suspended and/ or placed on admin. leave indefinitely. A lot of responsibility falls on the driver. A driver is held personally responsible for obeying or not obeying all traffic laws as well as city and state laws governing Emergency drivers. A driver in my state can be sued personally while on a emergency call. No other rank is like that. I am responsible for my crews lives, the public's lives and all laws even when I am on a call. For instance, in my state an emergency driver cannot legally run a red light, speed, and so forth. But, when someones life is on the line I have to make a judgement call and get to the scene as fast and as safe as possible. Given all of this, heck yeah I run lights and sirens in neighborhoods. Whether I see cars or people or not. I don't care what time of day it is. My point is people coming on here telling you what you did wrong. Because they don't know, they like to sit there in their room with a computer and talk smack trying to make it look like they know something about what you are doing, reality is that the ones criticizing are usually always the ones who don't know crap. I can't stand people like that. Thank you and your dad for your service, it can be a difficult job at times with death, trauma, and the dangers of structure fires. Don't let those people get to you to the point you feel like you need to explain your actions.

[@tillerdogg3232]

Don't sweat the people talking shit. You guys do a job they could never handle.

[@jeffreylebowski6897]

As a former truck driver, I like how you handled that big-rig on the ramp. I know you're getting some hate for passing people on the right, but you did the right thing with that truck. Even though that was his "blind side" and I normally wouldn't recommend passing trucks on the right side like that, the circumstances in this situation were unique. You hesitated until his body language "truck language" indicated he saw you and he knew what your plan was, at which point you sped past him. Nicely done.

[@rubenjanssen1672]

that is indeed the indication of a great emergency vhehicel driver knowing that the seconds you lose by slowing down are worth it when it makes the diference between becoming a casulty yourself and getting to the emergency site

[@nathanadkins9374]

you don't deserve any negative comments, thank you for your service. Having to respond so quickly must make driving very stressful

[@allanbryant3435]

Man you did great responding to this call.. a lot of people commenting don’t know local laws but if I’m hurting or in a serious accident I would want to hear them sirens and see lights..

[@maxkoivisto3186]

As a volunteer firefighter and full time EMT myself I find that overall you conducted the drive well. People saying you shouldn't pass on the right side are just keyboard warriors. In city environments like this its frequent occurrence to make the pass in whichever way is effective/safe. The only problem I found was the clearing of intersections which was done poorly. Always have to clear your intersections carefully but with two people riding it gets done quicker and you fall into the gray area of whats right on paper and what actually happens. Stay safe and good luck out there

[@leobear1390]

I've always taken failure to yield to emergency vehicles (and school buses) very seriously and I encourage all of the Fire/EMS in my area to call us out when they see it. There's no good excuse for not moving unless you're stopped and boxed in. Emergency vehicles wouldn't have to be driving all over the place if people simply yield to emergency vehicles and move out of the way as required by law. Any chaotic driving is the result of non-Fire/EMS/LEO drivers not doing what they're supposed to be doing, *they* are the ones making the situation unsafe - the problem isn't careless first responders going to address a life or death situation.

[@cynwashere6940]

LEOBear I agree. people are too busy on their phones or day dreaming or talking etc. which is why they don't know what's going on around them and that can be very dangerous. they're not watching they're rear view mirrors which will give them ample time to move the hell outta the way. I'm always watching all my mirrors. I've had cars almost hit me from behind but because I trust no one on the roads I of course watch that mirror and was able to swerve outta the way or move lanes to avoid a collision. if people paid attn they can avoid an accident. people don't take it serious enough. you can die on those roads people in a split second, pay attn.

[@asiamarie9046]

Do these people not pull over when they hear sirens or what

[@MollydogRadar]

I am a retired deputy and I use to follow fire trucks, paramedics and ambulances just to cite the knuckle heads that didn't yield. I even took one driver to jail for purposely blocking a fire truck running lights and sirens.

[@charadreemurr7546]

Derek H lol serves them right

[@RoyalCaymanian]

Derek H Come out of retirement and come work here LOL... could definitely use good traffic coppers like that! Seen it many times idiots failing to yield, even saw one dopey cause an ambulance-on-call to overturn.

[@AirsoftFD]

You are a champ my friend. Wish our deputies would do that.

[@koooper3623]

Derek H Serves the guy right. He was endangering someone's life.

[@tristangalloway7209]

In my town we move out of the fucking way for emergency vehicles like

[@darylfitzgerald1327]

Nothing like the sound of the calvary coming when you need them the most 💯🇺🇲👍

[@BryceCannon69]

Great Job Gentlemen, very smooth run. Thank you for your service!

[@dilligafdude9434]

Minnesota Fire and Rescue here. You did a great job. I see no problems in the way you guys did things. Keep up the good work.

[@cw1309]

Been a firefighter since 1999 responded to countless calls people don't respect the lights and sirens good job brother y'all did fine work responding

[@charlottewetzel5010]

You are so right. I was taught to pull completely over on the shoulder. Most people do the same, but then you have these knuckleheads that just fly by. Their license plate numbers should be turned into the police . They will get fined.

[@callsignsterile9445]

It must be fun being this guys neighbor lol

[@flyoverkid55]

@ CallsignSterile: It's the price we pay for emergency response. Tell us more about it after you have to make a call to 911.

[@suzannebaker6096]

I was a corrections officeer in Savannah, Georgia on the night shift and was on my way home from work at 6:30 am when we came acrossed a vehicle/ car carrier accident. I stopped, jumped out and immediately started looking for victims. We found a girl in the ditch that had been ejected from the vehicle. I started cpr and she was all broken up inside. Also, when I pushed on her forehead to start cpr, a whole flap of skn was falling backward. She had been scalped. We attempted life flight but due to fog they couldn't come. Ambulance came and I briefed the medic of her stats. Unfortunately she didn't make it due to blundt force trauma to the head. She had been ejected out the front windshield. It was horrible knowing she would never go home again yet I did my job and stopped to render first aid. I applaud you for doing what you do. People don't know untiil they have walked a mile in our shoes.

[@michaelpedro1939]

in New York State, some people hit volunteer firefighters at scenes and drive through fire scenes. screw the critics of this video. stay safe out there. thank you for your service.

[@brandonsettgast5177]

Putting yourself at risk to help a stranger... HERO!

[@mikesai8561]

Maybe I missed something but I dont see why this would get any negative comments. Cheers to all First Responders!

[@lukeyanovitch7072]

Such a skilled driver

[@robsimpson3771]

Amazing how so many cars still don’t move over to emergency vehicles 🤨

[@twelvetwenty-two353]

Exactly. I hate that. People have no respect for emergency vehicles.

[@jorgepadua9124]

"Oh, those Damn Petersons trying to save a life with Damn sirens." Is that what you people really think his neighbors are saying?

[@ginamacdougall8288]

To hell with the negativity. I say THANK YOU, for being and doing all you do. I ran down an AMR van when in dire need of help... My passenger was having a heart attack and traffic wouldn't let me turn to get help from a nearby firestation. The call for help went out while AMR helped the passenger. P.s. if you see someone in traffic desperate to get over it could be life or death just let them over.

[@kitzykatz1030]

Years ago when I was young and learning to drive, it was sacrosanct when you heard a siren, you stopped. You pulled over to the right and stopped. You waited for the emergency vehicle to pass and you still waited for anymore emergency vehicles to pass. Then you could proceed along your way. Everyone did this. Now I am talking the 1970's. I am not sure when this changed. However, I find it appalling that today this isn't the rule. Some people don't even stop, much less pull over. The emergency vehicles have to slow down at intersections and use their horns. This is not right. Our society is so selfish, their trips on the road are more important than others, even if they are in trouble. It's a shame.

[@NightmareKato]

I do not disagree with this sentiment. This is what happens when you promote the culture of an idiocracy, and tell everyone you meet that they are "special" when they are growing up. And I was born in the 1980's -- the generation among the first to fall victim to this kind of coddling. I'm disappointed in America.

[@jsp7202]

A few days ago I watched an ambulance running code 3 approaching me from the rear on a multi-lane highway. I put my four ways on and pulled over towards the right and slowed down to let it pass, it passed me before I could stop as it was moving fast. What sickened me were there idiots who were driving as fast as they could in front of it so that they wouldn't have to pull over. How selfish can someone be to put themselves above an ambulance running with lights and sirens.

[@TheNightyzz]

Kitty Katz I agree but you know if it was them hurt they'd want people to get the f out of the way for emergency vehicles to get to THEIR asses quicker! You said it they're selfish ! So little respect

[@bft284]

Good point Kitzy Katz, however in the 70's a lot of cars were not equipped with a/c, so windows were down & sirens could be heard. A lot of cars did not have high quality 4 speaker stereo radios that were turned up in volume, unlike now when you hear some from a half block away. Sirens can't be heard. And cell phones didn't exist. Unlike now, when probably 1 in 4 people are talking on them while driving, and the conversation has 100% of their attention. And back in the 70's eating a sandwich while driving was unheard of. Only passengers did that. Even then you probably parked. In the 70's driver ed instructors taught drivers to look in their rear view mirror every 5-10 seconds. Nowadays, many people couldn't tell you if there was a vehicle stopped behind them at the last stop light / stop sign. And if a vehicle approaching from the rear appeared to be going too fast and not stopping, they wouldn't know until they got hit. Too many distractions nowadays, and less attention given to safe driving.

[@snikkerr1949]

On an interstate you pull over if you can. Its not always safe to do.

[@cv3739]

Thank you for your service of the people, Sir 🇺🇸 :)

[@GetsumJ]

My dad is a retired Dallas Fire Fireman (34 years). I remember as a teen, I would be allowed to go up to the equipment and get a detailed explanation of the situation from Capt. Tommy Taylor. My friends we be 100 feet behind me thinking I was some sort of legend because I was so close to all the firemen. It's a very tough job and not for the faint of heart. Back in those days, the police and fire were like family and we did a lot together. Now I am a volunteer fireman in a rural part of north Texas and it still amazes me how they work together. Later (82-83) I would go though the Dallas Sheriffs Academy just to have my new bride at the time say "I would prefer you didn't become a police officer". Though I respected her fears, 30 years later I still regret not becoming part of the brotherhood that I loved for so many years.

[@mikebrown614]

As a police officer with 20 year's experience in EVOC and pursuit driving, I can say with authority that the response depicted in this video is fully in compliance with emergency-response procedures and policies. The operator of the camera vehicle utilized visual and auditory warning equipment judiciously and appropriately for the changing traffic and geographic settings. The use of the non-travel portions of the roadway was always accompanied by audible siren/horn signals, alerting motorists that an unusual traffic condition was approaching from behind. Speed never appeared to be an issue (one of the pet-peeves of LE is that responding firefighters tend to drive well beyond the posted speed-limits, and the safe limits of their vehicles, while responding to alarms) and the operator was in full control of his vehicle at all times. Frankly, I would use this as a training-aid in an EVOC course as a classic example of a real-world response by a volunteer firefighter/fire police unit in urban-Interstate highway settings. Bravo Zulu................................

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

and it also shows how much code 3 driving differes from country to country ... there are some things we'd never do, like driving on the shoulder or (not seen in this video) using service link roads between both diretions of the interstates to get onto the other side; but likewise we do things you guys wouldn't do, like e.g. driving at twice the posted limit (in case there's a speed limit at all), rush through red traffic lights without stopping, driving on the sidewalk...

[@unfabulouslyfabulous]

God bless the first responders of this world! I pray for your safety to help others get to safety!

[@ericpowers2469]

Having been an EMT and volunteered for Mountain Rescue teams, your video shows something painfully disturbing, how little people pay attention to their surroundings, too busy fiddling with things in the car, the radio blaring, or inattentiveness in general to realize an emergency vehicle is coming by them.

[@alyhart5851]

Omg I live in this area, but besides that, I am so thankful for the firefighters and police officers and paramedics that are constantly on duty and saving lives❤️❤️

[@albertcrowe8960]

Thank you to you and your father for what you do! I was a fireman/EMT for 10 years and I understand completely what you were doing! Stay safe, God Bless!

[@benbrown3933]

God bless you both brothers I allso volunteer driving our t.w.p life squad I love helping people been doing it for 22 years

[@mikewarren9440]

From being a current firefighter for over 30 years and EVOC certified deputy sheriff for 19 years, only comment I have is here we are only allowed to pass on the left, vehicles in traffic are by law required to move as far right as possible, HOWEVER.......emergency vehicles may overtake a vehicle on the right with do regard and caution......if we cause or get into an accident while passing on the right the operator of the emergency vehicles can be charged with improper pass, and failure to pass with due regard....... just be careful what everyone has for your state laws as we are all there to make a difference and we all help each other

[@chrisstein2757]

The People with negative comments here are most likely the same people who refuse to pull to the right when they see an emergency vehicle coming up behind them , or are too busy on the phone or doing there make up ect .. to even notice the lights behind them. I see it all day long , people too "busy" while driving to DRIVE AND BE ALERT. Probably even the same people who will complain that responders took too long to get to them when they are in trouble

[@MaBSTOARTS]

As an EMT from New York State, I think you guys did great, You improvised properly and get to the scene in one piece

[@chichadioseldios9495]

Your a paramedic? God bless you

[@ashleydooley5330]

Why isnt anyone getting outa the way?? Jesus Christ people how disrespectful is that?! Im from arkansas and I guess we just have more respect for things like this in the south cuz thats the FIRST thing we do when we have emergency vehicles coming thru! EVERY single person on the road either pulls over to the right or just completely stops right where their at til emergency vehicles get passed by. We also pull over and stop for funeral proceedings as well, which is prob something these people don't do either! SMDH!

[@vogel2077]

i saw several videos of the states on which that happens, i can't understand it, in western europe we clear whole lanes to let emergency vehicles pass quickly without having them bother where to go in all the traffic

[@kidI2oI3oT]

ruben g e that’s how it is here in America but people are clueless that they could actually get a ticket for not stopping

[@LindsayC33]

Ashley Dooley first thing I noticed too. Pissed me off. What’s really sad tho like you mentioned is funeral caravans. One time I was in rush hour slow moving traffic and I was the ONLY ONE I could see that pulled over for a funeral line passing. Made me sick.... so disrespectful!

[@xfactorgremlin4082]

I as a volunteer firefighter for 11+yrs.I totally understood the situation and don't worry abt the backlash. Keep doing your service and never know. Maybe one day some individual who says different abt you and pop would want you 2 the rush to save their live..

[@frankbama3989]

I saw nothing wrong with anything you did. Some people run from a problem, you and your father to the problem. I was impressed how fast you made it and how safe the whole trip was. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@jackjackattack9137]

Thank you for your service and keep safe. Bless you all !

[@gioPHL]

Be safe, Sir. Thanks to you and yours.

[@hollywoodredneck8565]

No one likes a fatality but the response code 3 to get there is amazing.

[@goaling6643]

Thanks for all your service! I would like to be a paramedic when I grow up and this video confirms it even more😃

[@sugarandspice2136]

Damn! If you hear emergency vehicles, pull the hell over!

[@Crazyjoker4650]

Does no one understand move right for sirens and lights?

[@MrRickwe76]

I'm sorry about people who wish to complain. Every emergency responder does what they need to do to get there in quick response but as safely as possible. Ask anyone who has done that job. They all understand protocol, but sometimes you need to override protocols.

[@DedraAmbroseandSnow]

You keep doing what you do. Thank you for doing what you do. I am behind you anx your Dad 1 million %.

[@lou3492]

Thank you for your service! Keep it up man.

[@shanemays4346]

This is my first time of ever seeing your videos. I have many friends who are firefighters and police officers. I didn't see anything wrong with the way you all responded. Thank you for your hard work and service.

[@tamberlinferguson4156]

Thanks for your service!! To see you leave from your house was deep!

[@LittleDoodleBug]

Awesome run! I was a medic for years Thank you for your service

[@bananabicycleseat6796]

G-d dammit, people, move the hell out of the way when you see an emergency vehicle!

[@patriciahartnett3322]

may the good Lord keep you all safe!!! I've had several firefighters in my family. so I've sent many prayers up. my brother Michael A. Aunkst died in the line of duty. now, every time I hear sirens, I automatically pray for those first responders be it police or firefighters. don't worry about some dingbat complaining about the sirens, I think they're beautiful!!! I've always wanted to ride on a firetruck going to a fire, but I guess I'll have to live vicariously through others...God bless!!!

[@Wolfspirit50]

Quinn, You guys did a great job and were professional. I don't work with FIre / EMS or Police, but I do have a very High respect for them, so I take great offense when pie holes come on here and dog any one of you for responding to an emergency. Maybe those here who have a problem should volunteer their time with fire department or even work in these fields before making stupid comments.

[@nickc8819]

Keep up the good work! I salute you for making the sacrifice. God bless and stay vigilant.

[@naterswd77daniel59]

To hell with what other people say! You did your best to get to a scene of a fatality and I applaud you! Stay safe and that's for your service!!

[@larrygonzales7410]

Damn I drive faster than that just to get to work

[@blasterkido]

Some of America’s finest responders! Excellent job! And God Bless

[@willyboy256]

I just retired after 37+ years in policing and it seems to me that the complainers either tell us how we should have done it or how they would have done it. When you run reds and siren you try to stay to the outside but with the traffic the way it is today and the idiots on the road who either think they own the road and to hell with emergency vehicles or the ignorant who just don't know what to do or the ones that just freeze up and stop in front of you then the first responders have to improvise and try the safest route they can. I've made all these moves over the years but safely in order to get to a call. Well done!

[@SmoothieQ]

willyboy256 ty for your service..and no one can tell anyone in that situation how they should've done it or what they would've done unless they were actually in that situation..ppl need to act quickly in certain circumstances and these guys did it the best and safest way possible..trying to think in an instant when it comes to an emergency isn't always the easiest but these men and women are trained very well and deal with these situations the best that they can.. all while doing it safely..job well done

[@txpacket]

Thank you for you service, both. As a LEOW and someone who spent many years on the other side of the wheel-I see nothing at all I'll advised for the situation(s) that were being given to the driver at the moment. Keep up the good work !!!!

[@dalenaparks1489]

Thanks for what you both do please Be safe!!!

[@AmericanZ28]

Thank you for all that you do, and thank you for sharing!

[@wackbrownies240]

you drove correctly i didnt see any issues when theres an emergency you gotta do what you gotta do

[@Orangetitanfan]

wackbrownies240 exactly!

[@ymmij1973]

That looks like what used to be Cornwall Terrace Elementary School. I used to live right there in the 70s and 80s. I just like watching your videos because it takes me back to my childhood lol. That place changed a lot.

[@andrewbell1857]

I was a volunteer firefighter in texas i ran red and blue lights and siren on all calls

[@KINDERGARTEN-COP]

Yall just do as yall are trained. I know the feeling and stresses of going code 3 to any incident. As long your using due regard , save some lives and kick ass 😎

[@axle900]

I work EMS and have been a vol. firefighter for around 6 years. The people that complain dont realize that different departments have different rules. I see nothing wrong with what you our your dad did. You expedited to the accident scene quick responses to accidents can save lives and you do what you have to to get there

[@Morbid611]

I'm no expert on this situation but looks like you did a fine job. Wish I could see the accident scene.

[@dianesimi6197]

Good on you, ignore the idiots who probably don't know any better, your job takes dedication and bravery

[@ck3082]

How do people not understand emergency vehicles going code 3 don’t Have to obey traffic laws?

[@ryanbbew4947]

Mike Jabroni. they do some.

[@megagames3605]

Connor K Welcome to Berks County.

[@Ethanm680]

Thank you for doing what you do and saving lives. Dont listen to anyone commenting hate on this video

[@penniesfromheavon]

I've been a FF for 22yrs, not once (out of respect) did I run my sirens in my driveway.

[@lilwedge9]

Rachels' Average Life That's cuz you're a fucking idiot

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

we don't switch the siren on when leaving the station either ...

[@rouser301]

Is it my imagination or was the hood loose on its latch?

[@bossman2921]

I thought it was fine people always going to complain about something

[@tylerfincher666]

Anyone saying yall drove "incorrectly" has obviously never been behind the wheel of an emergency vehicle. You just do what you gotta do to get the job done and get there

[@benbrown3933]

I agree I valenteer driving our t.w.p life squad where I live and you do what you gotta do to get there I been driving for 22 years serving our t.w.p

[@DenaMarie90]

AMENNNNNNNN 🙌🏻

[@Gamecockinnc1]

It infuriates me how many drivers do not heed the right of way to fire rescue etc.

[@bryangonzalez9112]

I love that siren sound at 0:42

[@hennenator]

Bryan Gonzalez sounded like he was "downshifting" his siren lol

[@frankgrimesification]

I'm surprised in 9 years of living where you do that you haven't had any complaints about your lights. Unfortunately, there always has to be that one "Karen" that will complain about any and everything.

[@jmie31l22]

I cam across this by luck and started to read your discription and was ticked off the bat. It amazes me how you passed in the "emergency lane" and people complain, hence why it's called "EMERGENCY LANE". Then using your siren in developments, lights do not tell my kid that's chasing the ball rolling in the road you are coming. It seems emergency responders can't win no matter what they do, either you take too long in getting to the scene or you get there by using lanes you shouldn't. .... well I say GOOD JOB IN YOUR DRIVING AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT IN YOUR JOB! Stay safe and may God help you in your travels and endeavors!

[@chrisj197438]

He said he’s responding from Township building. It looked like his house to me!!!

[@jomloft1]

Chris Johnson township building is right by the house. More people will know the location of the twp building.

[@wjatube]

Why aren't people moving over to their right??? That's crazy.

[@rogermcm1]

you would be surprised at how many people think mirrors are used only for putting on makeup

[@michaellewis1933]

Why not back your truck into the garage?

[@Luscious3174]

Nothing wrong here. Lights and sirens simply means you go wherever that vehicle can physically go - on the exit median, over a curb or even up an embankment if necessary. Other vehicles must yield and move over if room for them allows, otherwise you maneuver around the traffic. Sadly in LA where I live it happens all the time when drivers simply do not yield to emergency vehicles either because they are blind/deaf at the wheel or think they still own the road. Many of them will even follow behind one just to get through an intersection to beat the line.

[@yaboilaf]

Luscious3174 im just making sure nobody rear ends the ambulance chill

[@leobear1390]

Luscious3174 Yep it happens a lot and I strongly encourage Fire/EMS in my jurisdiction to report people failing to yield to emergency vehicles. I've always taken that extremely seriously and there's almost never a good reason to not get out of the emergency vehicles way.

[@timstewart4017]

Every state has Its laws with that also. Just because you have RLS on doesn't mean you don't drive without due regard and weave around when not necessary. Could have been worse but the second they cause an accident its always on you not the pedestrian driver. Plain and simple.

[@EmergencyGuy]

In my area, there were a couple times emergency responders had to run Code 3, and one of those times was for a reported barn fire. Another time was for a house explosion in Limestone Township. Thankfully, there were no fatalities in the house explosion. The cause was liquid propane gas leaking into the basement next to a recently installed gas fired furnace and oil fired water heater. Because of all the LP gas fumes already in the basement when the 64-year-old male homeowner turned on the shower and created a spark, the spark that was created ignited the gas fumes, resulting in the house exploding. Because the 64-year-old male homeowner was on the second floor in the shower, the floor under his feet created a cushion that ultimately saved his life. His wife was out back on the back porch and got flung 15 feet in the ensuing explosion. The 64-year-old male suffered severe injuries according to police.

[@eyeguy57]

There's no need to apologize for anything. Great job!!!!!

[@chuckwagon5518]

Is that radio from the twenties? It sounds like he's talking on a soup can.

[@sirlythan]

Don't you hate how some people practically swallow the mike to talk?

[@gregrussell2654]

Been there as a firefighter myself. I think laws should be passed in every state so if they fail to move we can push them out of the way. No matter how fast we are we are always accused of being slow.