RED 2 - Fleet Friday

On this Fleet Friday we get an up close look at South Metro's newest Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) apparatus, "RED 2." This 2023 Oshkosh Striker features a 1,500 gallon water tank, 500lbs of dry chemical and 210 gallons of foam. This vehicle is cross-staffed by the crew of 4 personnel from Engine Company 44.
During 2022 this ARFF Unit responded to 58 incidents.

[@redraider4b40]

Proudly made in Wisconsin! Glad you guys have a piece of Wisconsin over there! Sounds like ya'll love it, hopefully it saves lives.

[@cpb9451]

Congrats on the rigs. Such a multi dimensional department, you guys are leaders in the fire world. Would be interesting to see a plane extraction drill and the different tactics that are used on planes vs. cars.

[@ARFFWorld]

Thanks for sharing. Interesting to see the compartments and see similarities with our strikers

[@mackflickerson6722]

Is there a contingency for if the companies who cross-staff the ARFF units are on a response already and the units are needed?

[@landonriley9226]

I would assume there is. Either they send the next available companies to retrieve the apparatus or the company responds back to quarters.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Great question! Yes, in the event that none of the ARFF apparatus are available, 2 Engine Companies are dispatched in their place in addition to the normal response plan. Airport training for all SMFR crews was completed earlier this year so that personnel are prepared for that possibility.

[@trob0914]

Congrats on receiving this new rig, I hope you get many years of service from it!!

[@seanconlin8712]

Love the Great additions to the fleet.

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

It’s SO AWESOME to see the new apparatus units!

[@georgehasler142]

Thank you for all the information really enjoyed the video as always work and stay safe

[@Hoft119]

As an ARFF firefighter, love the rig! Congratulations.

[@metehan3795]

How much you get paid ı will be Arff to?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thank you!

[@unwantedscrub]

@@metehan3795 My area starts at around 41k a year. I'm in the Midwest in a city of around 150,000 for reference.

[@jimwattenburger4545]

Very nice and amazing piece of apparatus !

[@mikesaporitojr3313]

Here’s to many great years with the new reds hope they serve you well

[@PMichaels]

Great video! I learned a lot. Stay safe out there!

[@tylerreed8648]

what a beast of a rig i LOVE this

[@widgeonflyer]

Just saw this one in Appleton. It gave us the idea for the storage cabinet in the cab... Awesome Truck.

[@martharetallick204]

Thank you. Interesting video.

[@andregaudet4618]

Nice ARFFV. Very well equipped. Congratulations from an ARFF firefighter in Canada.

[@stud88100]

Great video. Very informative

[@LakesRegionEmergencyPhoto]

Good lookin rig, congrats guys!

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

Very nice rigs I love them

[@wcresponder]

Nice rigs, may they serve you long and hard.

[@WorkLifeSteady]

Excited to see this trucks home on a Station Saturday soon....

[@mikesaporitojr3313]

As expected the next fleet is the new Reds

[@samselyukov9159]

They are not reds, they are yellows

[@MommyKhaos]

@@samselyukov9159 The vehicles are literally Red 1 and Red 2

[@poohbearmom64]

This was a very well done video and both the Lt and Engineer did an awesome job sharing about all the different features of this particular apparatus 😎👍👍 Fascinating and interestingly humorous that the names are shrek and fiona 😄😄

[@mooseriddle]

Nice looking rigs!

[@marknelson2846]

Looking forward to seeing it! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

[@ToxicDelta]

I saw the new rigs on a semi pulled over on I-76 by Fort Morgan when they were getting delivered

[@ktar7189]

Thank you Kim Conner Eric and Lauren from your friend in Springfield Missouri kyle I’ll have to watch the replay after I get home from work

[@artisticdriver4218]

Sweet rig😊

[@bobrobbins6395]

I didnt know centennial had an airport at first. i was thinking DIA. Beautiful truck

[@jsuperman7672]

Very nice,

[@TalbotBrooks]

Sweet!

[@williamfenner9915]

I really like the new paint, and the truck 🚚

[@NotEthanNorbury]

Would love to see a side by side compared to the old and new

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Although it's not a side by side, Lt. Jacoway and Engineer Wolfe detail the old unit in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Cmf4qJr6edjLM

[@cmcer1995]

Great review of Red 2. This is quite the impressive apparatus and has some really cool features. It will be really interesting seeing it in action one day. Thanks for the upload. SMFR rocks.

[@andrewswan6859]

Yeah I’ve been wanting for this

[@christinedillaplain1192]

I love South Metro fire rescue probably the best for department in the world❤

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thank you!!

[@tylerpatrick1566]

I want some new poi vlogs!

[@cooperoverton1224]

WOW

[@michaelfreeze2949]

It must be very tempting to drive it at top speed on airport land

[@ChaseLandMgmt]

Hopefully it’s built with a Tier 3 credit pre emissions engine. Tier 4F components will not last 20 years with extended idle time and short cycles. Nice rig!

[@MB12116]

Great rig. Love the dewalt compartment. Is Red 1 setup the same? Also, why no sledgehammer with the piercing nozzle?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thanks! Red 1 has some different tools but the vehicle itself is identical. The flat head axe has been a sufficient striking tool for the piercing nozzle into airplane fuselages.

[@MB12116]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO makes sense…is red 1 rescue, so it exclusively has the extrication tools (combi, k saw, dewalt tools etc?) also, in general, for a new rig, does it get an entirely new set of tools (ie hoses, nozzles, ladders, hooks, hand tools, extrication, saws), and then would the old equipment stay with the old rig?

[@middlesexcountyfirebuffs]

NEW ARFFFF TRUCKKKK!!!!

[@kasparvg]

I like how they call it RED 2, but it is actually a lime greenish yellow.

[@kikobg603]

This is a awesome apparatus. I have a question. What happened with the old engine 21?

[@AIDannnnnnnnnnnn]

Might be a little confusing but

[@AIDannnnnnnnnnnn]

both STA19&21 needed bigger tanks and it was decided that E19 would go to STA21 and the new E40 would go to STA19, STA40 went into the old E47 and will get a new 1,000gal engine when SMFR place an order for new engines in the future.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Old Engine 21 is now in the reserve apparatus fleet.

[@JustizDaricek]

love the videos wondering how i gain a south metro patch for my collection

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thanks for watching! Various SMFR patches are available to purchase at this link - www.911patches.com/search?type=product&q=south+metro

[@JustizDaricek]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIOawesome thank you so much ordered 3

[@LtKernelPanic]

Nice piece of equipment. Hopefully it'll never be used for its intended purpose.

[@3rdWatchMediaGroup]

Any particular reason why the lightbar colors are split the way they are? It could just be my OCD, but they seem a bit odd with the red/white in the middle and then red and blue at either end...

[@armadillerff]

The white light in the center of the bar can be changed from a flashing mode to a steady on mode to provide a flood light effect for scene lighting.

[@bryansanchez4254]

Can you do one for MCI rig?

[@aceris]

Can you make videos from fire inspectors in your department? I am fire inspector in Finland and i want learn and maybe little bit comparing our tasks.

[@Forestryman707]

Any plans to have a station at the airport?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

There aren't any current plans to add a move an existing fire station onto the airport.

[@northwesttravels7234]

What video editing software do you use?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

We use Final Cut Pro to edit videos.

[@mnhopper1s]

How often do these units get called out?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

During 2022 this ARFF Unit responded to 58 incidents.

[@mikehopper310]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Awesome. Thanks!

[@matthewdichristofaro9733]

What is happening with the old Red 1 and old Red 2? I see the old Red 3 is kept as reserve, is the old Red 2 also a reserve or staffed like it was previously?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Old Red 1 will be donated or sold, old Red 2 (the F550) is now labeled as Red 3 at Station 35 and staffed the same way.

[@firechaser2010]

What is a Med 2? I keep seeing Med 2 pop up on calls. Also can we get an update on the tiller?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Med 2 is the EMS Captain for the shift, and Med 1 is the EMS Battalion Chief for the shift. The new tiller should be in service in 2024 and SMFR just took delivery of a training tiller that we show in the most recent vlog.

[@robertschultz6922]

Im surprised none of the arffs has a Snozzle on it

[@virgilbrown5287]

Do you guys still have Red 1 and Red 3?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Former Red 1, the 1989 Oshkosh T2500 is being sold. Former Red 3, the 1999 E-One Titan has been renamed Red 4 and is housed at Station 35.

[@christinedillaplain1192]

Do you guys have any Spartan rigs I love the pierce but I do want to see some Spartans

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

SMFR only has one Spartan rig in the fleet, Hazmat 38. It's a 2002 model year and being replaced soon.

[@longviewstud26]

How much water does it hold??

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

It holds 1,500 gallons of water.

[@longviewstud26]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO thank you

[@timmuller1567]

I wish I could double like this.

[@barryhill3228]

What is purple K?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Purple K is a dry powder used to extinguish fuel fires.

[@mrisaiah7693]

Any updates on HazMat 38 & Dive 16?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Hazmat 38's chassis will be rolling onto the production line at SVI soon. Dive 16 and Dive 31 will both be replaced, but specifics on the design and manufacturer haven't been finalized yet.

[@Daddianza]

What’s a piercing nozzle? 5:22

[@robertschultz6922]

It's a nozzle designed to break the skin of a aircraft so you can knock down flames without making entry. Cooling down the interior of a passenger aircraft as fast as possible saves lives . That's especially true since cutting into the aircraft can take time

[@kellangainey]

What kind of a voice is it that says when you have to go out on a call when it says engine 10 battalion chief number for med come ops three medic two tower one what voice is that😊 is it automatic dispatch

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

That voice is from the WestNet First-In Automated Voice Dispatch system.

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

You got rid of one of the red trucks? Granted it was time for a new one of each one, but liked the older ones.

[@jeffarbogash4269]

No they did not red 3 is now red 4 and is a reserve unit

[@Autofleet4429]

​@Jeff Arbogash he's probably referring to the old RED1 which will be sold.

[@jeffarbogash4269]

Ah ok

[@dfgiuy22]

The most expensive pieces of kit are you sunglasses, microphone and your smart watch..... damn!

[@ryanwhipple7275]

What sirens does it has?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

It has a Whelen.

[@ryanwhipple7275]

E-Q?

[@gabrielnickerson9940]

From what I can see, this was filmed with a drone. What drone did you use?

[@mattatwar]

Looks like a handheld 3 axis gimbal.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

It was filmed using the RS3 mini gimbal.

[@MB12116]

I petition for a name change yellow 1 and yellow 2. Also are they identical?

[@randy_bjca5566]

What happen to Red 3?

[@Autofleet4429]

The old RED3 is now RED4 and is a Reserve/Training unit, the old RED1 will be sold and the old RED2 became RED3.

[@michaelfielder1888]

What is Purple k

[@hosedragger-204]

A special kind of fire suppression agent

[@michaelfielder1888]

@Spitfire8520 ok, I used to be a firefighter in Australia. I have never heard of that

[@catwithabat7163]

Scania? Last thing I’d expect on an Oshkosh of all things… I’d expect PACCAR since that’s what’s in the Pierce apparatus

[@Spitfire8520]

The engine options available from Oshkosh are DEUTZ or Scania. Pierce offers Cummins and PACCAR starting in 2021. Before PACCAR, Detroit Diesel was the other options that many trucks are still being delivered with. There have not been very many Pierce trucks delivered with PACCAR engines yet.

[@MommyKhaos]

I mean, it makes sense. The vast majority of Oshkosh ARFs are sold internationally, and you can find a Scania just about anywhere except most of the USA and Canada.

[@dogloversrule8476]

Why do you store your gear inside the truck & not at the station? Wouldn’t you put it on before responding?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

When the crew is traveling in the vehicle but not responding to a call, they typically don't wear their gear. If they're in the station when a call comes in, they get dressed prior to getting on the truck.

[@dogloversrule8476]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO ok, thank you

[@dfgiuy22]

Just bump it in with your gut mate, from 90' to 0'... move with your hips!

[@ChaseEisha709]

I'm actually a Arff firefighter

[@Shadow20011]

Why is red 2 ARFF named red 2 instead of yellow 2

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

"Red" is a common name for ARFF apparatus across the United States because they respond to fire related emergencies. Many airports use the term "Red Alert" for aircraft crashes when all the "Red" units respond.

[@pokemonboy148]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO when pio vlog coming out

[@daltonmiles1681]

Why is Red 1 at station 35 and Red 2 is at station 44

[@Autofleet4429]

Because both STA35 and STA44 are ARFF stations, STA35 used to operate RED1(Oshkosh T-2500 1250/2500/400F/500PK) & RED2 (Ford F550 250/300/40F/450PK) with STA44 operating RED3(E-one Titan II 1500/1500/200F/450PK). When Centennial and SMFR decided to purchase two new ARFF units, it was decided that both stations would have one each thus both stations could have a primary ARFF unit increasing the chances that at least one of the primary ARFF units is available, so they replaced both RED1 & RED3, with the old RED3 becoming RED4 and used as a reserve/training unit, the old RED2 became RED3 and continues to be based out of STA35, the old RED1 will be sold.

[@Andrewtheamazed]

@@Autofleet4429 speak English

[@Autofleet4429]

@@Andrewtheamazed STA = Station (STA44 = Station-44), ARFF = Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting. Oshkosh T-2500 = brand & Model of vehicle, 1250/2500/400F/500PK = 1250gal pump/2500 water-tank/400gal foam/500lbs Purple-K, SMFR = South Metro Fire Rescue, RED = ARFF vehicle.

[@Andrewtheamazed]

@@Autofleet4429 still not English

[@Autofleet4429]

@Andrew Amazed last time I checked, I was an Englishman in England speaking the language native to my land, maybe you're the one not speaking English?

[@AHomelessDorito]

Why do they need amber beacons on the roof? FAA rule?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Amber is the FAA requirement so they had to be placed on the apparatus. At most airports amber lights are used when traveling in a non movement area and full emergency lights are activated in movement areas like taxiways and runways. Centennial Airport has asked that SMFR use all emergency lighting when traveling anywhere on airport property, so its in our SOG to do so.

[@NotEthanNorbury]

What purple K

[@Spitfire8520]

Purple-K is dry chemical fire suppression agent. You can think of it as being similar to baking soda or what you can find in an ABC fire extinguisher, but specialized for fires involving aircraft.

[@YTCole70250]

X

[@benjaminnilsson8004]

What is Purple K?? You explained nothing about it!!

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

They explained it before in one the red videos (one of the actual reds), but it would be nice for another explanation.

[@benjaminnilsson8004]

@@EricWhiteTheGamer Thanks

[@Spitfire8520]

Purple-K is dry chemical fire suppression agent. You can think of it as being similar to baking soda or what you can find in an ABC fire extinguisher, but specialized for fires involving aircraft.

[@benjaminnilsson8004]

@@Spitfire8520 Thanks

[@stewartross1233]

Do we really need the obtrusive music?

[@bisonturbo]

Why are you saying green when it’s a yellow colour?….please state how it’s green 😳

[@cakeyexe]

It's Neon Green, not yellow

[@schnemannfilms]

I'm a bit surprised about the strange camera movement. It's a bit annoying.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Sorry for the annoyance, learning a new gimbal after feedback that some previous videos had too much shake.

[@BooMaster97]

Can the camera operator not make their angles focus on the firefighter talking? We are here to see the apparatus, not the firefighter pointing at it.

[@robindunn9216]

Robindunn26 👁️👁️📝 cal fire 🚁

[@robindunn9216]

Robindunn26 👁️👁️📝