[Ride along] Engine 825 CVFD/PGFD

[@craignicholas890]

Okay so I've been reading the comments and I gotta say I'm a volunteer firefighter but we Have standards like out the door in 2 minutes and full PPE to be worn. It bothers me that y'all say volunteers don't care because they aren't paid but that's a lot of crap it's not about the money it's about saving lives and helping your community if u don't care you need out of the fire service

[@davidmckenzie7228]

I'm a Volunteer Captain and its slightly disturbing that these FF's don't respond very quickly at the station, I'm not saying to run, but lets be moving with a sense of urgency gentlemen, because that one time out of ten it will be a serious call where some ones life could be at stake.

[@damionjones8944]

I am a volunteer FF been one for 6 years and yes I agree we move with haste always but I am also curious us even as volunteers never approach scene of any kind without minimum of bunker pants on it is a sop

[@JasonSmith-my9ny]

Or wearing their gear!!! Come off the rig ready to work

[@paramedicineman89]

I've watched my dog drop turds quicker than this crew..

[@valerija.legasov548]

I am volunteer FF - PREVENTIST and agree with You for 100 % Love and respect from CZ! ❤😊😂❤

[@HowlerNic]

PGFD Gang hate em or love em they rock 🤘

[@griff240]

these CVFD/PGFD are the best ride on videos on the net!

[@laurenhaggerty5139]

S day

[@kendallwallace1]

First of all In PG County: AFA's are just pants; we only put on SCBA's for Box alarms, Street alarms, CO Leaks, and auto fires................. Second of the Q , powercall and air horns are not gonna hurt your ears so much in the cab that you need hearing protection, if you can't handle that, then you can't listen to music in your headphones. And I've seen females put their hair in a nomex hood. Welcome to PG ZCOI

[@elvisbest3213]

Q sires i have been driving fire trucks for 20 years been on the job for 30 and let me say that q screaming i dont blame you people act stupid they either try to out beat you or not paying attension so if u have to make that bitch scream so like it most people would not understand

[@Ryanb1998]

nice one really like the ride along and hearing the radio good job on the Siren and Horn keep it up guys from PA

[@bitethedevil]

Lets move a little bit slower there guys. Good Lord!!

[@KomplexMatr1]

If I was the Chief, I would be pretty embarrassed about this crew and this video. Really unprofessional, and it just creates a bad image of volunteers everywhere even though there are plenty of really good ones. And sooner or later they will all be deaf since the headsets are just hanging there unused...

[@robloxer6808]

Lol nobody uses that crap

[@Kylehikes47]

@@robloxer6808 Everyone uses them now.... we enjoy being able to hear the radio, ourselves, and not be deaf when we get home.

[@Faded223]

Sloppy these guys are supposed to have there gear on in under two minuets when they get a call. Instead they just load it up and are going to do it when the get to the scene

[@davebutcher2011]

Garrett Rusk I agree.

[@Kylehikes47]

Tevano thebest you clearly are not on the job because as much as that does happen your only going to get the job done I'd your in full gear and it's done properly..... just because some guys do it dissent mean it's the norm...also these guys never NOT 1 OF THEM ever geared up.... Very sad performance. Firefighters should always expect to turn the corner and see fire.

[@no911x]

@ExtremeGamer55 Im on a volunteer company. If I acted like these guys i would be asked to never return. Yea, its probably nothing, but you still at least don bummer gear and a helmet, they didn't even have pants and boots on.

[@davebutcher2011]

These guys give volunteer firefighters a bad name. The "officer" did not even approach the resident in a perfessional manner. The department that I was last on we were expected to be geared up and packed up for anything from a automatic alarm to smoke in the area to a full blown structure fire. Even a auto accident we had to have our full gear on for. What a joke these guys are.

[@CaliforniaZephyrProductions]

davebutcher2011 everything does depend on the department. When I get a MVA call, we just get in our bunker boots and pants or, being a volunteer group, sometimes just throw someones gear in the rescue truck so we can leave right after they get to the station and they wait till on scene to gear up.

[@davebutcher2011]

+Tevano thebest a lot of volunteer departments have a bad name. The last department I was on there was no smoking in rig or the station. Period. Even though we were Volunteer we were expected to act and be professional at all time, both in our department life and in our personnel life. No matter what the call was whether it was a structure fire, report of smoke, or a alarm going off we were expected to be fully ready to fight a fire. That included the officer being fully geared up. Yes I know all about responding full bore to a fire alarm sounding and the pain and hassle of getting geared up but that is part of the job even as a Volunteer. On the department I was on there was no excuse for the way these guys acted. If we did not act professional we went before the senior firefighter, officers, and the chief. One night on the way to Station 2 for a structure fire I was pulled over by the police for a headlight that was out. The next morning I was called into the Chief's office to explain why I was pulled over while responding to a call. We had a really bad fire one day that reported Children trapped and I cut through a parking lot about two blocks from the station. The senior Volunteer Captain of the department's wife saw me do this and the next time I was at training the Captain and the Volunteer Chief called me into the office and let me know that this was not except able. Yes every department is different and yes things are stated here that complain about how these guys act. It is mainly the fact that there are departments out there that expect and require a more professional attitude from the Volunteers. Because I do not agree with how they acted do I respect them any less for what they do......NO I DO NOT. But we are all allowed to express our thoughts and views.

[@davebutcher2011]

+California Zephyr Productions a lot of volunteer departments have a bad name. The last department I was on there was no smoking in rig or the station. Period. Even though we were Volunteer we were expected to act and be professional at all time, both in our department life and in our personnel life. No matter what the call was whether it was a structure fire, report of smoke, or a alarm going off we were expected to be fully ready to fight a fire. That included the officer being fully geared up. Yes I know all about responding full bore to a fire alarm sounding and the pain and hassle of getting geared up but that is part of the job even as a Volunteer. On the department I was on there was no excuse for the way these guys acted. If we did not act professional we went before the senior firefighter, officers, and the chief. One night on the way to Station 2 for a structure fire I was pulled over by the police for a headlight that was out. The next morning I was called into the Chief's office to explain why I was pulled over while responding to a call. We had a really bad fire one day that reported Children trapped and I cut through a parking lot about two blocks from the station. The senior Volunteer Captain of the department's wife saw me do this and the next time I was at training the Captain and the Volunteer Chief called me into the office and let me know that this was not except able. Yes every department is different and yes things are stated here that complain about how these guys act. It is mainly the fact that there are departments out there that expect and require a more professional attitude from the Volunteers. Because I do not agree with how they acted do I respect them any less for what they do......NO I DO NOT. But we are all allowed to express our thoughts and views. And the biggest issue that I have seen is that those few seconds of getting geared up can mean life or death if it is a actual burning building with people in it. Remember even the most routine call can lead to somebody being killed.

[@planofootball09]

This is a live-in volunteer department. They should not be wearing khaki shorts. All member on that engine should at minimum have a department T-shirt and blue/black pants/shorts, more specifically Fire/EMS type. Also, its a fire alarm in a residence. All members should be in full gear in case this "Mostly likely a false alarm", is actually a real fire. My department would suspend me if I walked up to a residential fire alarm like this.

[@smiley1914]

This is what happen when you have a bunch of kids on a firetruck with no guidance. Hillside station 6

[@AVanCityKid]

1. No one's dressed in gear. Im 16 & in a firefighter training program, our department requires full bunker gear & SCBA for ALL AFA calls. 2. The one guy who walks out of the office with hair down past his shoulders looks like a hippie, not a firefighter. Most department's you're not even allowed to have long hair because it can get in the way. 3. The officer is smoking as he leaves the station. Volly department or not, they aren't at the top for performance.

[@matthewmcquillen3590]

A federal Q is like a woman, If she ain't screamin you ain't doing her right!

[@daltonpartlow3844]

Amen.

[@hagerstownredline5274]

Women scream at me but that’s because I’m a dickhead

[@geoffg8840]

Which can also break the q if screaming too long.

[@Bangbanggooberblat]

​@@daltonpartlow3844 Amen.

[@allieg6401]

What does the siren that sounds like an air raid siren mean?

[@theworldsalittleblurry8]

It's called "Federal Signal Federal Q" It's another siren and it gets people the hell outta the way that's what it does. Lol.

[@theworldsalittleblurry8]

Basically a traditional Fire Engine siren.

[@allieg6401]

+Spotsylvania County Fire And Rescue thanks I just keep thinking of the London bombings in the 2nd WW. and was wondering why it was on a fire truck ... got it now thanks ☺

[@theworldsalittleblurry8]

Ah, lol. No problem, love to help! :)

[@rescueman112]

Echt Klasse das Video :)

[@thegreplayer5976]

Damn I wonder how you get to ride along with ems crews all over the world. Would love to do that. Nice videos btw.

[@walkitout1020]

great video keep them comin

[@paramedicineman89]

It's bad when the camera man is ready to roll before the rest of the crew.

[@hagerstownredline5274]

The camera man dosent really need to get his gear or anything so of course he’s gonna get to the truck faster

[@mortgagewizard40]

despite everything being said, i just love the fact the Officer in charge has a cigarette in his hand when leaving the station

[@Biffo1262]

mortgagewizard40 That, sir, is discreditable conduct.

[@A.V.I.S.H]

Well that was loud and crazy af

[@dantheman9565]

@AVanCityKid when it comes down to it , they could still be saving lives so deal with it buddy.

[@amralkahtani1511]

Heavy job guys, God bless you ...

[@ats6136]

Gotta love that Federal "Q" Siren!!

[@nathangreve2453]

Very sloppy looking crew

[@lightpawshird]

I was just thinking the same thing. Volunteers or not, no one on my dept is going to go on an official run in shorts, tshirt, and ballcaps.

[@stefankalabus1251]

bunch of fucking hillbillies for sure...what a shame...

[@evon1987]

What year was this my husband worked as volunteer firefighter back in the day back Richard Markus

[@hagerstownredline5274]

2010

[@kizzie916]

what was that stick thing the driver was holding the whole time

[@FDLCRescue]

@Emsworker68 I agree, the appearance is awful. It does not matter if it's a paid or volunteer fire department, that does not mean they should look like that. If I did not know any better I would have though the guy walking up to the door was just a random person. My FD they are dressed professionally and when they walk up to you or your house you know they are with the FD not because the apparatus but because of how they are dressed.

[@LCERRP]

Wow there volunteer and they use a bell in there firehouse that's cool

[@salnelson3509]

Shut up

[@keithrdutton]

Not using headsets; probably not using seat belts; officer-in-charge not dressed to lead (what if the wreck call was a car fire?); shifting an automatic; no one out of the engine when it backed up in the cul-de-sac; and the list could go on and on. I think this volunteer company is part of the Prince George's County FD, a career-based department. Citizens donate millions of dollars to these volunteers; they should receive more than they appear to be getting.

[@robloxer6808]

PG is not a career based department...who lied to you

[@riyan376]

@Emsworker68 couldn't you see at the beginning of the video it said volunteer fire deapartment. They don't care cause they are not getting paid.

[@jeffreyschindel2114]

Why have headsets if you’re going to destroy your ears. And not wear them what a waste.

[@johnniespecht2584]

unprofessional .. Vehicle commander waltzed up to the door with civvies, a ball cap and held held around his neck

[@hldtrm]

johnnie specht yeah, and none of them had any gear on as well. In my county when they get dispatched to an activated fire alarm they most of the time go in full gear. Plus what is the captain even wearing? Cargo shorts, and a T-shirt? No department shirt, or pants or anything?

[@hamill23]

im guessing duty crew everyday?

[@IIIBETEPIII]

Wtf? How it’s related to a 825 engine?

[@flatschie]

HI:) I am doing volunteer Firefighting in Germany, interessting to wee how the Americans "work" or drive to their scenes. Anyone jnow what hte big leaver to the right of he driver is ? The one he is touching more often ? Is that something like a gearleaver ? I always thought Americans only used automatic gearboxes ...

[@elvisbest3213]

its the shift level its automatic but some of these guys like to down shift them u shouldnt cause its an automatic

[@bradarseneau9988]

is this the clinton fire dept

[@daltonpartlow3844]

Yes, Clintion Volunteer Fire Department. That is Fire Station #25 in Prince George's County, Maryland.

[@COOLMAN123698745]

I do t wanna see anybody pick apart any fellow fire fighters... If u had someone take a video of you an your company we could pick stuff out too... We are not all perfect, we are all here for the same purpose

[@Biffo1262]

COOLMAN123698745 If they don't want to be criticized for poor response and unprofessional attitude then they should stop posting videos or up their game. Yes we are all in the same job but that means the public judge us all by what they see and this damages us all.

[@RustyisGreat5]

Clinton MD my birthplace!

[@paramedicineman89]

Jesus Christ, I've seen shit roll uphill faster than this crew..

[@kendallwallace1]

PG County*

[@USAGamingMW2]

@301whitehall Naw dude your right. That guy should cut his hair. I don't see how he get's away with that. Turning out with long hair is not to smart plus going into a fire with long hair isn't smart. Not to mention if he puts on his SCBA mask he's going to feel the heat really bad.

[@davidtemistoclesgarciaespi5537]

Me gusta los 🚛 con su corneta y freno de motor

[@flatschie]

@flatschie I obviously mean see not wee ...

[@busfeuerwehrfreek7153]

Best Sounds

[@curtmiller8136]

I agree

[@paulvincent3299]

Jesus, after watching that shitty footage for 3 minutes, I was ready to call 911.

[@USAGamingMW2]

loving these videos! sweet rig too! that guy on the left needs to cut his damn hair too! Even if your a volunteer you need to look professional and NOT make the fire service look like shit!

[@paulwalsh548]

that sucked for the ride along and slow response times even being on station.

[@richardmason3251]

PG runs hot for bells now ?!!

[@hagerstownredline5274]

This was 14 years ago. They no longer run for AFA’s

[@thepook1697able]

This team should, have to go back through training

[@HowlerNic]

Jeez people its a fucking fire alarm its not that serious a lot of haters in these comments PGFD for life

[@bonzty]

LOOOOOOL, look at the arid guy who steps out of the door third: how do he wants to hold a firehose?

[@steve1978ger]

I think the negative comments are getting a bit out of hand here. They are out the door in two minutes. Seatbelts, you can not see that in the video. PPA would be nice, but depends on local policy, type of call, and so on. IF you are in an FD that does some things better, good for you. If not, why don't you give them a break. Because KZbinrs criticizing professionals after watching a short video rarely get it right. But of course, the youtube smartass brigade always knows best.

[@box15c22]

Guys didn't even suit up????

[@aviewer2756]

Embarrassing. No hustle to the truck. Gear ain’t on. No hurry. Unprofessional.

[@dmullen68]

Now thats using the Q

[@mlps93]

WTF they looked like they were going for a joy ride nobody bothered to put on gear ...better to take off gear then to put them on at the scene what a joke...walking up to the house with a baseball cap, t-shirt,shorts....

[@firefighter7494]

whats up with the hippy at 2:25, he goes into a structure fire and all that hair is going to burn off. i also saw how slow they were, my department is all volunteer and we have better response time than that, way better, actually.

[@dakotahuckabee4237]

A trash man expect to turn the corner and see trash, thats his job, as firefighters we should always expect to turn the corner and see fire, thats are job. But you can't roll out of the station without your PPE on, you treat every call as a working structure fire. That guy in the back has a bad attitude and no room for it in the fire service.

[@N95-q5e]

Well said brother.

[@ats6136]

@kizzie916 prolly the reverser

[@gusbus2368]

hi

[@bonzty]

thats no fireman at 6:02 ! why dont they wear firemans trousers and jackets? what if there is a fire and they have to dress first?? an he has the radio hanging around his neck!!! WTF

[@SpartanML]

Some of these guys are just sketchy looking as shit. Long hair has to go and at least wear a normal t-shirt. I gotta agree with everyone else here.

[@ericross8403]

The reason they are taking their time is because it a automatic fire alarm and they are volunteers

[@Biffo1262]

Eric Ross and that excuses them being professional? AFA or not, expect the fire and behave accordingly. As for dress and attitude, dress like a clown, behave like a clown and all people see is a circus.

[@celebratoryking1137]

AWESOME

[@stealth1692]

there in no hurry arent they

[@peterifnersr.3237]

Great training video of what not to do. Too much time loading up. Not putting gear on before loading at least pants and boots. Poor representation and first contact with home owner. Should have checked out alarm system and investigated cause of false alarm. All of them should be retrained or let go.

[@Kenster1025]

@FDLCRescue I agree the guy should really have cut his hair back, it could easily get burned.

[@kevoprezzo]

This crew is a NO NO! Too slugging

[@kendallwallace1]

@AVancitykid @thedizzycow

[@mkimki6814]

MOTOROLA GM338

[@abusdriver1967]

I sure as hell am happy I don’t live in this fire departments district! Are you freaking serious? This is what constitutes a volunteer department these days? What a total waste of equipment t and resources for this community. This volunteer department needs to be taken over by another close by district who have their act together and who’s volunteers do not look like a bunch of guys who just crawled out of the local beer joint. My goodness, this is gotta be a spoof video otherwise god help us all!