Fleet Friday - Medic 32

[@firemedic916]

Can you guys do a day in the life of Medic 32? Just to show what it's like working on the busiest medic unit for a shift.

[@bm7151]

Such a good idea!

[@nickp2133]

Working in the back of an ambulance must be difficult when treating a patient and dealing with the bumps of the road and stopping and starting. I love all the little compartments! such wonderful work you do! keep it up!

[@Whathandle007]

He was going super fast because he knows the tones are not to far away 😂

[@monarchco]

This isn't busy. They average 6 calls a today. 1 every 4 hours. There's other areas in this region where ambulances average between 15-30 calls a day. Between 2 to 5 times more busy than these guys.

[@realwonkers]

@@monarchco Ok?

[@cat740dt]

@@monarchco uhhh which ambulance near there is running 30 calls a day?? that's more than 10000 calls a year

[@Mike25654]

@@monarchco 30 calls is almost impossible, that's more than 1 call per hour. We have units that are pretty much on the road 24/7 and they usually don't get above 12 calls a day.

[@monarchco]

@@Mike25654 1 call and hour is not hard dude. 3-10 min response, 5-15 min transport, leaves you with a lot of time for treatment and turnover. I don't think you understand what big city medicine is like.

[@funnyfarm299]

When he started talking about a gun for COVID patients I started getting concerned 😂

[@CCGR-2024]

You have a warped sense of humor! But it was kinda funny!

[@jacobahejew6344]

no that what he was talking about that gun is spraying when after covid patients get out of the ambulance they spray the back

[@luislovera6646]

You watched the early news from China’s communist government handling the pandemic 😅😅😅😅

[@daveb7206]

PL Customs is a solid company for quality and design. I can tell field personnel really had input into engineering this unit and equipment placement. These units are defiantly a nicer ride vs your heavier and larger typical fire-rescue Ems units.

[@nicholashe1198]

Started EMT Training a month ago because of you guys and prepmedic, looking forward to the medic truck Edit: Passed my psychomotor, all that’s left is the cognitive test and I’m in!

[@D1k_Richardson]

Long road ahead of you. Good luck out there

[@itzMeWilly]

Any update man?

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

I didn’t know Jason Bateman was a paramedic for South Metro Fire... 🤔

[@cherylb36]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@Citrusfruits50]

No he looks like Zak Bagens from Ghost Adventures

[@limemonster2295]

Gotta have respect for those medics.

[@CCGR-2024]

There Firefighters too!

[@limemonster2295]

@@CCGR-2024 I was talking about all medics not all medics are firefighters.

[@CCGR-2024]

Gotcha! I was only referring to the ones in the video, sorry about that! I agree that you have to have respect for them it is a tough and demanding job!

[@seanconlin8712]

Great video...even with all the calls...you aren't kidding about it being the busiest medic unit..

[@mstier30]

Would love to see a day in the life of, or fleet Friday of your logistics department.

[@jacobkeiper9208]

love the lower placement of the suction i know its a small thing but it makes it so much more effictive

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Incredible production, really enjoyed this one! Keep at it, South Metro! #ems

[@nickw3539]

Been following the channel for 4 years , enlisted in the army as a combat medic to get bonus points and my emt . Looking forward to working with you guys soon

[@wolphin732]

I laughed every time that the medic was called during that video... they were having a busy day!

[@burgerfatty]

ok

[@cmcer1995]

Hi Bob! Love the Intro to these SMFR videos, just have to turn back the volume a bit. I like the Bifold garage doors too. Medic 32 is a great looking apparatus. Like the mirror being multifunctional. Always get an adrenalin rush when emergency apparatus is responding to a call. Dropdown chains are nice in Colorado. Really nicely equipped too. Just some awesome equipment anymore on ambulances to handle emergencies like in ER. And of course, good timing for a call with equipment all laid out. Great review though and great video too.

[@rickk6447]

Wow, Love the folding doors! Reminds me of the old days. When they used horses, they didn’t have garage doors. Love ❤️ them!

[@rickk6447]

Ok, I Loved the Old style folding doors, but that was nothing, compared to the New Barn style Fire Station! I’m not sure who the architects were, but the old Barn style, the folding barn doors, Beautiful!....

[@CCGR-2024]

I miss running an ambulance, thanks for sharing this with me!

[@prescottosegie]

Love this💯💪i love watching yall channel keep up the great work yall💪

[@ktar7189]

Thank you Kim Connor and Eric from your friend Kyle in Springfield Missouri

[@jacobahejew6344]

im listening to you guyes,s calls on pulsepoint response right now

[@brandongaines1731]

@SouthMetroFireRescue I have sleep apnea and use an A-PAP - which is essentially a C-PAP that only blows high-pressure air when it detects breathing problems - and I can personally attest that using one of these devices and having a 50-mph wind blowing straight at your face are very similar, indeed!

[@BuildItBricks]

Can’t wait! Let’s see what the paramedic says.

[@osmarireyes5906]

Waiting for SMFR to open for paramedics.

[@luke8264]

Damn he pulled out the Mac!

[@chantelcuddemi7646]

I love anything medical! This is absolutely awesome! If I could see, which I'm unable to, due to prematurity, I have always told people I'd make a good nurse or paramedic, because I have a deep understanding of medical stuff. Paramedics everywhere are awesome!

[@Journeywithjaylene]

Love these little Vlogs! I’d love to visit a place that offers Fire Medic

[@Izak213]

Here during the KZbin purge! Love you guys!

[@nicho9067]

Can you do a day of the live of a captain?

[@e.g.o.m.e]

@Homer M. they haven't done captain yet, but I think it's the same as day in the life of a lieutenant

[@johnstanton5013]

They did with 34s captin

[@jonfernando5325]

I love those bay doors

[@ryansayler3343]

Happy day when your South Metro Merch comes in AND they release a fleet Friday :)

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Totally different setup from when I went through school back in 93 .

[@ThatCigarGuy]

I went through EMT school in 1990. I was surprised to see they still used a KED!

[@gerardb8316]

Nice video, greetings from the Netherlands

[@rebvilla1]

Nice truck, all you need to work. With the latest equipment. Metro is the best.

[@JollyGreenGiant94]

Question about your DECON procedures. Elsewhere in the comments you mentioned that the unit is automatically placed in service after 7 minutes at the hospital. Is that after patient transfer or do your units typically clear hospitals in under 10 minutes? Also, with the coveralls, after a medic is back in service at the hospital, do they not need to exchange coveralls before running new calls?

[@bigal5395]

2200 runs man wish I could be on a rig that slow

[@Internethugg]

No one in the history of ever prefered a gas burner van chassis lol

[@stephenbritton9297]

Thats all they make now... If you want a cut away van, its gas.

[@chrisbatten2432]

Amen

[@208Firebuff]

You need to do a day in life of Connors husband after the baby

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Im a medic but Im doing everythng humanly possible to avoid the wagon😂

[@rickk6447]

A Ped’s backboard, some of the best backboards are car seats, most are stable hard plastics. We hated putting kids on backboards, or short boards. The KED works well also. But we like the car seats, not the cheap ones, but the ones that are hard plastic on the backs, padding in the front. You can put rolled towels, the wedges work well on older kids, but little ones, well, they can’t stand them. They’re used to their car seats, and are way more comfortable in them. Add a couple rolled up towels and tape the head down. Do ya know what ages are the children’s backboards for?

[@maxnewman933]

EMS is my favorite.

[@FireRescueVideosBFD]

For those who live in the area: What stations at SMFR would be good to visit if I wanted to see a response?

[@chaedagee4387]

Are the coveralls something you are doing because of COVID in order to keep station wear from being contaminated? I notice they are swapping shoes before making a run too.

[@3catfirephotography374]

Hey south metro fire can you make a vlog about the recent air alert 3

[@anddrewb1367]

Whats that?

[@camden3957]

The recent Air Alert 3 at Centennial Airport was upgraded as a precaution because there was a higher probability of a crash with the issue to the plane. Fortunately, there was no crash or injuries.

[@3catfirephotography374]

@@camden3957 o OK well i am just a big fan of the arff trucks so o just wanted to know more

[@camden3957]

@@3catfirephotography374 Here is a link to the fleet Friday playlist including Red 1, 2, and 3. kzbin.info/aero/PL294kN9yZUsK3vVqOnJ_odjDdlvSWnwav

[@stephenramirez398]

Does anyone know if there is a rotation for medics from box to engine? Or are they strictly on the box?

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

Did they change the position of where the passenger keeps their FF gear to go with clean cab concept? I’m still surprised for a medic unit they have FF on an exterior/ interior spot, and not a spot like the drivers gear.

[@3catfirephotography374]

can you do a fleet Friday on arm 37

[@stephenbritton9297]

Both Chevy and Ford only make gas engines for their cut-away vans now. Dumb... Anyway, great layout of the med, I like the fire mindset in the setup.

[@paragod2975]

Van chassis front should not be integrated into a box.

[@HamptonsStreetDoc]

Is that rig a PL custom? If so very nice rigs they make. And nice to see others using ESO for EPCR, we’ve been using ESO where I work for years, finally going to them where I volunteer. Anyways good work, thanks for the video.

[@pc6400]

Is it just me or does this crew remind anyone else of Roy DeSoto and Johnny Gage?

[@alexgonick]

I see it

[@andrewjoyner2100]

Yeah I can see that

[@angelmedic9829]

Now that you mention it, yes!

[@n150cz9]

So how come SMFR responds code to everything except non code lockouts?

[@kameronsmith5434]

Look cool south metro fire department medical 32

[@andrewfurie7629]

MORE MEDIC CONTENT NOW.!!!!!!!

[@hawky225]

With their 2020 statistics, that's on average 6-7 calls in a 24 hour period, split between day/night. I'd call that steady, not too bad though.

[@AdabAbu]

How far is the closest level 1 trauma center from this station?

[@calesoole]

Swedish medical center in Englewood is probably the closest level 1 trauma center. But there is also Denver health, St. Anthonys and University all in the Denver metro area that are level 1’s.

[@SuperSteeldrum]

I find it interesting that the medics are firefighters, where I’m from there a completely separate entity

[@corycollier]

It does vary. I know the town I live in, FF are required to be medics as well. In a way, it's actually a good thing.

[@michaelmanzano4559]

Yeah here in California most agencies are Firefighter paramedics

[@duke101695]

Firefighter/Paramedics are just medics that are used for ISO purposes 🤣

[@lewmar321sco]

@@michaelmanzano4559 find that crazy, in the uk paramedics have to do 3 years of university to qualify is that the same standard for paramedics their or are firefighters emt’s?

[@SilentSword96]

@@lewmar321sco maybe for paid, but for volunteer FFs you just apply and get trained weekly/on scene training same goes for some EMS places in my area but to be a paid EMT/paramedic you need to go to college for 6months to a year maybe more depending what your department you're applying with requires

[@dflxxhunterxx2]

Hello South Metro Team! I am a firefighter from Germany and I Have a question. Why do you send the tower unit along with the medic? Are there trained paramedics on the tower as well? Kind Regards.

[@connormchugh535]

When it’s a larger call like cardiac arrest or the person is in a hard spot to move, a medic unit and an engine will usually respond. It’s a lot easier to move someone/tend to a cardiac arrest when you have 6-8 guys on scene rather than just two. In most departments, firefighters have at least EMT training so they can also assist the medics in providing aid. If the victim’s condition is still bad and they need to transport to a hospital right away, a firefighter or two will hop in the back of the medic unit to help out on the way to the hospital.

[@2Fast4Mellow]

@@connormchugh535 They also provide assistant to other members of the household. They can watch the kids, explain/inform what is happening, close up the house when everybody is done or even breakdown the door is there is nobody to open the door. Some patients (of family members) can be(come) violent, especially when things take a turn for the worse.. Or when there is an incident on a busy road or highway, the firetruck can block traffic so that the EMT's can work safely. Also the history of the US is a little different from Europe's. In the ol' days they were many towns and hospitals tend to be located near cities. Most towns didn't even have a police station. What pretty much every town did had, was a fire department (because everybody is afraid of fire). So it was only logical to station an EMT unit in a few fire stations. I think that I read that somewhere in the 60s, some departments started experimenting with dual staffed units. So most firefighters get a (basic) EMT training and paramedics get a basic training in fire fighting. In most European countries there are every year 2 or 3 training scenarios where unit of different branches train together. But after every major incident the evaluation says that branches need more training in order to work better as a team. When you pretty much always send both a fire and medic unit to a situation those people work together all the time and therefor complement each other. When they are on a call, everybody knows exactly what to do that saves a lot of time.. Coming originally from the Netherlands which has a similar emergency services structure like Germany I to found it odd they send fire trucks on medic calls. When I moved to Fairfax county, I got a visit from the fire department where they evaluate your house and give you advice to better protect your home against fires. Because I live in a densely wooded area I needed to maintain a clearing of 30ft (about 10m) around the house, so that small forest fires can find my house. I was also an opportunity for me to ask some questions and this was also one of my questions..

[@dflxxhunterxx2]

@@connormchugh535 @2Fast4Mellow Thank you for your answers! 😁 I See that this is a structure that has grown over time and has its own advantages. Still, I think that the "european" System of only sending a fire Truck after the medic has called for one is more flexible. It leaves the fire truck in its Station so it can respond to fires since most german firefighters are volunteers and don't have much medial training. In the rare case that the medic needs firefighters to open a door or help carry someone they can be there in a few minutes. But it works for you so I guess all is well that ends well 🙂

[@jamesquickjr4851]

Do you have dual response for every medical call or just priority calls Ie. Cardiac or chest pain

[@Maxadx2]

Wow what a nice medic unit!!

[@michaelbond3903]

How long is an ambulance out of service while be decontaminated on average with South Metro?

[@baseball1942]

Love this

[@lewmar321sco]

They sent an ambulance and a fire truck for a chest pain call 🤯

[@lindahoff7391]

Manpower considerations. If that is not needed the fire apparatus can pick up.

[@drmayeda1930]

I'm surprised they don't have epinephrine preloaded syringes for difficult breathing cases the same way there are preloaded cardiac drugs.

[@midproductions1529]

Bryan look's like, Jason Bateman

[@tonybradford1719]

hey south metro pio's can you do a fleet friday on the airtruck

[@845835]

Dual medic truck...must be nice. Try working with a basic aka driver all the time and so busy that there is no reason to bother closing the bay doors if you are lucky to even make it back to the station before your next run.

[@metsfan5161]

In your area of Colorado, does law enforcement typically respond to medical/Fire calls in a first responder capacity or only when requested?

[@aaronweiner2153]

Depends on the agency/jurisdiction but the Front Range of Colorado doesn't see many LEOs providing care prior to Fire/EMS's arrival with the exception of care under fire situations and/or officer down, etc. However, other smaller agencies around the State more frequently have their LEOs trained at the First-Aid/CPR or EMR levels.

[@metsfan5161]

@@aaronweiner2153 interesting. Much different than the northeast where LE responds to every call for service.

[@ninjaofficial2803]

DAMN NICE RESCUE!!!

[@meko8132]

How long does it take to become a firefighter-paramedic after starting the academy?

[@samuelzebo1122]

EMTs and Paramedics take the same fire academy which is typically 3-4 months depending on the department, some recruits don't have any medical training so they're required to take an EMT course at the end of the fire academy.

[@andrewjoyner2100]

What did the tones say when the first call came in?

[@andrewjoyner2100]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Ah ok Thank you.

[@ktar7189]

Thank you Kim Connor and Eric from your friend Kyle

[@that_weirdguy_who_playsbas1567]

What are the busiest engine and tower companies in South Metro?

[@limemonster2295]

I'd say Tower 32 because it looks like it goes with Medic 32 on all the calls lol, but idk.

[@christianascherin5306]

tower 34 idk about the engine

[@K_ber1]

Do you have a spare tower

[@tbuff91]

Going from talking about covid masks to "redundant" 😂

[@Fire_boy3001]

do you guys still do patch requests

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

Since they opened the store they no longer do patch request because they get SO many.

[@Fire_boy3001]

@@EricWhiteTheGamer may i ask for a link to the store? Or is it a Physical store

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

Currently it’s not open (they plan to keep it open for a certain amount of time and only two to four times a year), so yes but no, it’s in the description of the videos I am linking but it’s not available right now, this linked videos should explain what you can suspect though with the store. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Sxo2Wbd6mDjsU By the way Eric if you see this you might want to keep reminding people of this for a few videos.

[@Fire_boy3001]

@@EricWhiteTheGamer thank you

[@nicolaschavez7109]

✌✌✌

[@henryjt2377]

South Metro rules

[@Ethan-bo8ct]

its okay man I dont know the full name for the OPA and NPA either. I saw you struggling a little before you gave up and just said the abbreviation. lmao

[@maduce21]

Nasopharyngeal airway and oral pharyngeal airway lol

[@melaniedemattia661]

Hi

[@baseball1942]

My dad is a EMT just saying

[@3catfirephotography374]

Cool

[@baseball1942]

@@3catfirephotography374 it is cool

[@joshuadougan]

What is the preferred medic type of the future? I see multiple models in use today. Medic 16, 17, 18 & 32 are all different.

[@TheNateOsborne]

Are ya'll still back boarding patients?

[@ianmonsour9538]

Medic 32 engine 35 engine 30 I Reported a person in leg pain

[@schoolbus6028]

i have a question... what is with the R-turn and L-turn lights on the roof inside the box? Is the turning direction important for the medics to know?

[@jancorossouw7250]

Why does the ladder also go out if someone had chest pain ?🙂

[@maduce21]

To have extra people to help out

[@angelmedic9829]

In case it’s a cardiac arrest, as it’s better to have more hands and not need them than to need more hands and not have them.

[@lptvboy]

Great set up’s! Have y’all ever thought about using a smaller truck instead of the tower for medical calls as it’s more cost effective to use vehicle like F350 Wildland type truck even better gas mileage too

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

That’s a great idea, honestly SMFR should use one of the brush for medical runs as well just to test it then they can buy more just for medical.

[@lindahoff7391]

Station 32 has only a medic and a tower. So the tower runs medical in its first due. Station 33, for instance has an engine and a medic and will respond those in it’s first due.

[@jp_dub1084]

Als or Bls ambulance?

[@BakaBhe239]

Why the ladder is always responding too?

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

It provides extra man power, almost any medical will have an additional unit like an engine, tower, or ladder.

[@BakaBhe239]

@@EricWhiteTheGamer ah ok. In Germany you have to call extra for support

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

Yeah, we do it for three reasons, one if we need to call them the response time can be anywhere from five minutes to 30 minutes... depending on the closest apparatus. Two not every station houses an EMS. Three the extra people can keep the scene clear, interview witnesses, get past history, and if CPR and defibrillation is needed that takes usually three people. This is great for SMFR because every FF is also have their paramedic certification plus lastly they are prepared for anything else that could end up happening.

[@bigboyfoy5540]

With my department it’s a volunteer small town so we are only firefighters some are also ems members full time. We don’t run a medic but we still have the equipment to do BLS. So I have my BLS and I would like to know more about drilling a needle in the bone. Don’t you want a IV in the vain only

[@peterb7977]

I/O access is used in extreme circumstances. When unable to obtain IV access due to crush injury, amputation, burns, etc it can give you the critical access you need to deliver fluids and medications while transporting them to a higher echelon of care. Because those patients are usually going to burn/trauma centers which can require longer transport times. Cool stuff and literally life saving when needed. Fortunately, it does not get used very often (situations and use may vary dependent upon location/training/SOPs).

[@sharidesrosiers8019]

i think medical eqpument is good idea for people who is trying to save life's and be good at it

[@bismarckandthekriegsmarine9711]

In the days of covid we have a gun um ok

[@destisinawe1221]

100th comment

[@j0n_H]

2021 and the rig looks like it was brought from 1993. Lol yankees amd their old shit.