How Firefighter Hoses, Helmets, Boots & More Are Made | How It's Made | Science Channel

[@SomeExistite]

For anyone curious: Fire Hoses - S11 E11 - Nov 21, 2008 Fire Hose Nozzles - S11 E8 - Oct 29, 2008 Firefighter Boots - S3 E13 - Dec 30, 2003 Firefighter Helmets - S7 E10 - Mar 30, 2007 Fire Hydrants - S10 E6 - Jun 25, 2008 Fire Extinguishers - S10 E8 - Jul 8, 2008 Jaws of Life - S12 E2 - Jan 14, 2009

[@vinceontheweb]

thanks

[@twillison8824]

A big thank you to the folks who make our firefighting supplies. You might not get the thanks you deserve, but we couldn't do it without you.

[@muscleguyphilippines]

A big thank you firefighting brothers!!

[@patiolunch]

Trerrtr

[@patiolunch]

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[@Shotgunsurgeonsr71]

Agreed 🫡

[@sigmasquadleader]

You should write your comment in simplified Mandarin.

[@kusiciel]

how it's made needs it's own youtube channel.

[@kishascape]

There is, it’s just like 240p and only few old segments.

[@sigmasquadleader]

@@kishascape How It's Made KZbin channel, copyright struck seven billion times. Knowledge doesn't make profit. Be sure to vote for regressive fascists, it will ensure nothing ever gets better and always gets worse.

[@joshawalister4657]

It's in discovery+

[@undreadly]

im a factory worker myself (not for any of these things though) and i can recognize instantly the insane level of skill all the workers shown during the boot episode have. all of them are doing intensive + repetive physical labor that requires remembering a LOT of very specific information and all of them were SO FAST. very clear that theyre experienced, dedicated & strong factory workers!! theyre amazing!

[@bbnflpn]

Always enjoyed How It's Made on TV back way back when. You can relax and partake in certain activities and end up educated. Then when Trivia Night at the local bar was on it was a clean sweep!!!!

[@mikezerker6925]

Brooks Moore has such an awesome narrating voice! Really is a big contrast to the other guy.

[@lisakane6708]

He was the narrator on divorce court

[@hunterduncan1078]

As a wildland firefighter this is such a useful video! I’ve always been interested in how our equipment is made.

[@alecsgarden3901]

I got so excited but then I realized it wasn't a hugbees video, then I realized it's still how it's made so yay

[@lanacology]

Hugbees videos are funny but there something so satisfying and comforting about the original.

[@vincentrosario5358]

@@lanacology the og's are soo good! pleases my autism! :D

[@natopeacekeeper97]

As a former volunteer firefighter, thank you so much for making this video. We seldom know how the clothing and gear we use is made, but this video covered it all. Very well done!!!

[@Redbird45]

I’m relatively new to the fire service and I love every second of it just got my New Yorker Helmet which is a singe of my pride as a firefighter ❤

[@ChrisKewl]

Congratulations!

[@Redbird45]

@@ChrisKewl thank you so much!!! It all comes full circle now I remember going on field trips to the volunteer fire station and now I’m a firefighter there it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was little 🚒🧯🚑

[@twillison8824]

Welcome to the club. I've been doing it for 14 years and I love it.

[@kimbratton9620]

That's awesome!

[@bazra19]

How do you nstow your hoses in the USA, in England at sea we used both methods depending on where they were, in doors on board ships, on lighthouses or lightships, my preference was flacked, do you use that method on the other side of the pond?

[@NonLegitNation2]

you know, this is the type of stuff I used to love watching as a kid, and still do at 39yo.

[@td6647]

One thing's for certain, those boots are definitely not your standard issue rain boot! I'm impressed!😮😊

[@JT565M29]

Rubber boots are garbage. Leather boots are so much better

[@NonLegitNation2]

@@JT565M29 yeah that clip looked pretty old. I'm guessing firefighters nowadays are using better boots with things like gore-tex and kevlar in them. I think most dept issue boots are the standard rubber though and you have the option of purchasing your own boots which I believe run around $400-$600 for really good ones.

[@pyro1047]

​@@NonLegitNation2According to another comment that listed which Season and Episode each segment came from, and the date they released on. The segment about the FF boots was from S3E11 released on Dec 30th, 2003. And yeah, I've got 2 pair of military surplus never issued USMC RAT Boots both of which have GORE-GEX liners; and while the Danner ones only cost me $80+ and the Wellco ones I bought a year-year½ later around $60-70ish that's only because the military was just surplusing out old inventory that'd sat in warehouses for a decade and never been issued. While the model of my RAT boots are sadly out of production, Danner still make an updated/newer variant of it in addition to making various other types/models of Combat Boots; and from Danner directly, brand new straight from their website they're all AT LEAST $400 and up to $500+ for Combat and Tactical Boots depending on model, variation, optional pieces and features picked, etc. (Another reason I think my Danners were so cheap besides being surplus and around 10yrs old is Sportsmans Guide listed them as "Wellco USMC RAT Combat Boots", so they probably bought in bulk straight from the military when they all got surplused and after seeing Wellco after Wellco didn't realize some Danners were included otherwise I suspect they'd of been a bit priceyer). My 2nd pair I bought was from a different site as I was broke and they were $20-ish cheaper there, and I got an actual pair of "Wellco" USMC RAT Boots but besides looking slightly different are essentially the exact same boot; Though I prefer my Danners which have some slight differences and definitely look/feel higher quality (Like being darker overall, while the Wellcos are a lighter almost khaki shade in some of the leather pieces, and the Danners have a more shallow curve to the toe which peaks over your big toe whereas the Wellcos are a lot more rounded at the toe), overall though for practical purposes they're basicallythe same and both will get the job done. ( The most disappointing thing however was I thought the Danners felt slightly too big, so when I bought the second pair I chose a half size smaller, but being a different manufacturer the Wellcos feel slightly tighter than they should for "Properly" sized and laced boots. But who knows, maybe if I just try working them in extra hard and rough (The Wellcos) they'll stretch and soften enough to end up fitting just fine.)

[@reaganching1967]

the lady assembling the boot could make a good mma grappler.

[@dinohall2595]

Thank you firefighters for the life-saving work you do!

[@DrSeussFreak]

Watching the precision, hearing that 57 minutes to sit at 235°F to cure; just the thought to design to end product and how they reliably evolve, it's just fascinating stuff.

[@tomob8226]

When I was in high school I used to loove getting stoned and watching this show on the science channel.

[@Sophie-ts2wq]

Me right now lol

[@kylesenior]

So you are an expert on fire?

[@ffjsb]

And thus another pizza delivery boy for life was born...

[@NFS305]

@@ffjsbwhy ya say that?

[@ffjsb]

@@NFS305 Because that's what losers that are constantly stoned end up doing for a "career"...

[@voidmind108]

these are golden era clips, the ones with weird experimental bg music

[@Hobgoblinz]

ITS MY FAVORITE NARRATOR!!!

[@stephensmith7502]

As a Firefighter it is interesting to see how our firefighting gear is made

[@histoiresdevoir]

great video! it's fascinating to see the process behind making firefighter gear. however, i can't help but wonder if the materials used could be improved to enhance safety even further. what do you all think?

[@CatFarmAgriculture]

Here's to a day full of happiness and peace for you.

[@processarea91]

That's so cool do you think firefighters ever visit these factories to see how their gear is made

[@ssbpleb]

The music during the fire hydrant was crazy

[@brucemartini2288]

always liked his voice in this show!!!!!😊

[@TheWiseDrunkard]

Brooks Moore will always be the KING

[@Mrhalligan39]

I wonder how old the Hurst tool video is, we haven’t run hydraulic compressor units like that in 15 years. Those exact tools were on the rig when I started in 1996.

[@SomeExistite]

I believe that video is from 2009 (according to Wikipedia)

[@charlesurrea1451]

As much as I enjoyed watching these when they originally aired it seemed every episode had something wrong with it. Like the fire extinguisher thing. It's ammonium sulfate, not just ammonia. Every segment of every episode has this problem.

[@mhfuzzball]

Also, to my knowledge, fire extinguishers are charged with nitrogen rather than compressed air, because of course air contains oxygen.

[@moniquemcpherson6927]

Tools of the trade, both for firefighters and civilians alike.

[@samritterbusch5716]

As for the jaws of life, there’s battery powered ones made too, they don’t have to deal with the hydraulic lines hanging off the back so you can get the tool into tighter spaces and positions

[@JT565M29]

Edraulics. My department has them and they’re amazing. A hell of a lot lighter too. But you can never go wrong with hurst.

[@PhạmHiếu-g2h]

the boots are hell of a layers

[@DrFearCo]

Those helmets are super cool

[@JT565M29]

They’re also about 1,900 dollars now compared to 2012 when I got mine for 500.

[@DistortedGlassGaming]

i love these videos my dad and assitant chief for a volunteer department 💜🙏🏼

[@Request_2_PANic]

While red is the most recognizable, different colors indicate the flow rate with red being at the low end. What I find when searching is confusing, so clarification from others who know more than I do are welcome.

[@RandomnessChannelYT]

Thanks for uploading. Keep going please 👍👍

[@NikolasScience]

thank you so much for making this video.

[@Bcarr122391]

This was an EXCELLENT compilation!

[@Dmytro__]

Чудова тема. Прекрасна підбірка! Дякую!)

[@zachsimental4019]

Never thought I would hear the word rubber so many times in 5 minutes

[@charleskadletc2431]

I just love HOWS IT MADE. The narrative voice is so pleasant to listen to. WHO are the narratters?😊

[@rustyshackleford5269]

Really cool to see Task Force Tips on here. I got my Fire certs down the street from the factory.

[@RosamondBaldwin-d2m]

Świetna robota, dzięki za przydatne treści

[@kimbratton9620]

I love this show!!

[@bazra19]

Wonderful, you should make more like this on different subjects; The number of times Ive used salt Water & Foam Fire hoses, Fresh water Transfer Hoses, and Fuel transfer Hoses whilst working as a Lighthouse Keeper and often wondered how they were made. sadly you didn't show how different types of stowing the hose, layered and coiled, their usages, advantages and disadvantages.

[@SamKing-h8p]

That's cool

[@Wolvenworks]

I miss how it’s made. I haven’t seen this in discovery in years. Rather watch this than another gold rush ep.

[@jerrymiller3786]

I work in an animal shelter and have tried every kind of water proof boots and all have failed except fire boots 3 years and still no leaks or cracking. Every day use and worth evey penny.

[@angelh1743]

Your videos are getting better. Keep it up please.

[@nigel493]

That fire nozzle section should be renamed how it's assembled. More than half the parts used there just randomly appeared from nowhere into the assembly line.

[@nelsonglass6]

Great combination of information… thanks

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Fascinating - Thanks! 😎👍

[@northwesttravels7234]

Wouldn't the label on the rubber block contaminate the batch for the boots?

[@SprocketGames]

"You're a lucky, lucky boy! You get to drink from the fire hose!" -UHF

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

The only segment they forgot was the one on fire trucks

[@joegilly1523]

That’s a craftsman screw driver.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

13 Bar is 188.5 PSI... The average Tractor Trailer (18-wheel truck) you see on the highway has 100 PSI in it's tires. The average Car/Van/Pickup/SUV has 30-40 PSI in it's tires...

[@kent_calvin]

Nice

[@Abcd-kx3nv]

Am I the only one to wonder wtf happend to the music on the boots part? 😂

[@bazra19]

Yes getbrid of all music on videos,, if you want music turn the radio on to have the music YOU like. I don't like music when I'm listening to someone talking.

[@jmream2618]

The new versions of the jaws of life have batteries

[@oneaboveall1895]

im amazed with videos like this ppl need to konw

[@yasirjaved9041]

Very informative, thank you ❤

[@ffjsb]

The cable that they use to make fire house has to be longer than 33 yards, because hose can be up to 100' long. 33 yards is only 99 feet...

[@CajunReaper95]

It took me one second why they did three jackets but I realize 2 might not be durable compared to 3, remember these hoses have to withstand repeated use and abuse with abrasion and being tossed when unrolling hell I’d argue the firehose is the most used item in a fire truck besides the bars they use for prying open doors to access the burning building or needing to punch out bolts in doors.

[@tanyagarcia3721]

I'm thinking the sides being turned up like that also help with water flow as well. Maybe? I mean think about that

[@lisakane6708]

Can they do an episode of baseballs and golf balls and bowling balls?

[@melchristian8876]

🤔 thank you

[@processdiscovery1]

great

[@benmac940]

Haven't seen or used leather helmets ever where I am

[@chakagillis]

Leather forever!

[@jakemakesthings9955]

And no matter how light weight the hose is it will always be heavy when flaking it out or reloading it in the hose bed

[@DenisHennessy-i5m]

Should have put one more piece of rubber just in case

[@thecarnivore3799]

Take a shot every time rubber is mentioned

[@chesaibarra8586]

PFAS heaven...

[@aaronclark1599]

I'm a fireman, very cool video

[@jakekgfn]

Mmmmm forbidden fruit roll up used to make boots

[@chudleyflusher7132]

I have pants that claim to be firehose material. Without the rubber. I don’t know, but they are twice as heavy as regular pants.

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

the background music on these parts is very bad and distracting. where's the good and soothing music from older episodes

[@luxill0s]

I like the music

[@bazra19]

Get rid of all music on videos,, if you want music turn the radio on to have the music YOU like. I don't like music when I'm listening to someone talking.@@luxill0s

[@randykeith1203]

The first original narrators music is good the second narrators sound like crap

[@frostyelwood9898]

I think sometimes they end up playing the music way too loud but other than that I quite enjoy some of the music they choose

[@lazysaul6611]

😊

[@lisakane6708]

How come we never see what the narrator's of this tv show look like?

[@tigerganeral5109]

💪💪💪💪💪

[@MaH112]

So, you're telling me, US fire fighters still have to wear all-rubber metal-plated footwear? What a bummer.

[@acpabsolute]

Stupid question, but does anyone know the song to the firefighter boot section?

[@Crawlerz2468]

A damn OSHA nightmare that bot factory. When was this filmeD?

[@bronyguy6103]

No fire truck?

[@Turmootti]

You can ad one in the end of the hose.

[@coaldoubt2879]

Everyone has a plumbus in their home

[@epicgamezplayer8678]

wait a second this isnt hugbees

[@chells88]

Nope channel says science channel.

[@m1t2a1]

Didn't this used to be narrated by Mark Tewksbury?

[@david.ferris]

in Canada

[@xnamkcor]

TIL: Don't use a powder fire extinguishers on a chlorine fire.

[@Jobajoba2001]

En the 50,60s they use abestos

[@Purpleaki-ye8mq]

I wonder if the boots use rubber?

[@amochswohntet99]

They do very physically/emotionally difficult work, and sometimes grueling work.

[@historychannel365]

This was excellent, but I would like to know how firefighter hoses are ACTUALLY constructed.

[@smorris281]

CO2 extinguishers are still widely used.

[@404Kazuya404]

i keep on hearing plumbus in my head XD

[@factstar2477]

what if the fire hose producing factory catches fire 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ffjsb]

Most firefighters prefer leather boots, not rubber. Leather boots are lighter, and better for your feet.

[@ronaldwhite1730]

thank you . ( 2024 / June / 08 )

[@CraigWinsr]

Smooth to the fire,, bump to the pump,, never used colour stripes before

[@TS-cs2pe]

Depok mana depok?

[@freddoflintstono9321]

Good to see just how much work is put in to protect firefighters. Just a shame the authors seem to have been aiming to win the 'most annoying music backtracks to information - ever' award at the same time 😂

[@ayylmao182]

2008 moment

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

Wait...where's Cliff Clayven..?

[@ADogGuy]

I think more dogs than people are interested in seeing how their peeing pub is made.

[@ThatSoto]

"Baptism by fire" 😅