SPOTLIGHT ON: WELCOME TO THE FDNY ROCK: EP. 1

[@garrettlindgren4626]

I really enjoyed viewing this. The rock has changed and improved drastically from the time I retired (2002) until today. Great job Pete, Kevin and Lou.

[@lauraleonardi3880]

Wow!! What an awesome episode!! 👏👏Happy Father’s Day to all!! As I am watching this on Sunday, 6/19/2022, as my younger son, a newly graduated firefighter(3/8/2022), is working!! This is truly an amazing and awesome video, as it truly teaches us just HOW meaningful the phrase, “NEVER FORGET, really is!! My first and only time at the Rock was this year’s Family DAY, a few months ago!! My family and I absolutely felt the history and tradition of the Rock!! It was such an exciting day that I could not take everything in, although my older son, an historian spent much time taking lots of photos of all of the different monuments and honors!! Your video shows me so much of what I missed!! Thank you for this and thank you to the Chief!! I was particularly struck by the monument to Probie Sears, as another probie was lost during training in my son’s class!!!His name is Vincent Malveau, and I had not the idea of NEVER FORGET in my mind yet, but I did say to my son that I personally will never forget him and his family, and I continue to pray for them every day!! So thank you again!! I follow you on Instagram and now here!! I am thankful to our dear Lord that my son has been given his chance at his dream and I continue to be in awe of All our First Responders and the courage they display!!! Sorry for such a long comment!! Thank you for teaching me so much through your social media!! 😊❤️🚒🚒🇺🇸

[@anthony-thepunisher-gonzo7482]

I've seen many videos of the rock and been there several times. Can never cover this place enough! 11 mins in and can't wait for part 2. This place is incredible, full of tradition, history and deep seated respect in all aspects of the job ! It's truly inspirational, fills you with pride and love for what we do. It's a place that lay's the foundation for what the job will build upon as you grow. As a probie when you walk in the doors here, you should immediately know if you want to do this job or not! Great Job Pete, Lou and Kev. Appreciate you guys getting back there! Thanks brothers!

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

I love there miltaryesque culture.

[@fdnyesu]

Great video can’t wait to watch the rest of the series. As a lifelong New Yorker who’s dream was to join New York’s bravest since the age of five and passing the written exam only two lose my eyesight getting to see what the rock is like is fantastic. Keep up the great work

[@MPWEST83]

Thank you for this AMAZING inside look at The Rock ❤😍 i will forever love and be loyal to the FDNY. Much love from a redhead in Palm Springs California ❤

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

The fact the have a pull up bar bar made from 911 steel is tragically awesome. Its things like this, that makes me proud to be an American.

[@kevinmalone4612]

Good job Pete. That pavilion looks awesome.

[@jimheckert5383]

Great video. Thank you. FDNY 🇺🇸🍀🇺🇸

[@jamesdaly8533]

Well done fellas. Made me very proud to have been amongst the best firefighters in the world!! Miss it all when I watch something like this-God bless!!

[@FIREMANDAN586]

Amazing brothers! Lots of changes since the last time i seen a buddy graduate! Great job Chief making new pushes! And cant forget Probie producer Pete coming in with awesome editing and production. God bless Lad. Your a part of the BROTHERHOOD!

[@Yankeeapple13]

This was awesome. Pete you did an awesome job on the narration and the editing

[@lisasbitany8160]

Captivating how everything has meaning. Great presentation guys. 🔥💥Roll on the next episode.

[@kawiemer]

Pete great job. They could use this for a recruitment video.

[@zachm1452]

Tbh they don't need a recruitment video. There's already so many people that put in am application that are qualified. If it's anything like here in Chicago they probably have a lottery to get hired.

[@wendelpfefferkorn2940]

Great job guys.......now I want to see the rest

[@herbertbates4655]

Great job, guys! The coming episodes will be "appointment tv".

[@bensoffe7606]

Great show fellas, can't wait for part 2. Well done Producer Pete on putting it together.

[@FastaDaPasta]

Guys this is absolutely amazing. Can’t wait for the rest!

[@williamcooney5889]

Great job fellas..can't wait for part 2!!

[@xaclockard9472]

Outstanding! More! More!

[@katewalsh5088]

Fantastic guys 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 love everything you produce. Can’t wait for the next installments! Keep up the great work 🚒❤️🚒❤️🚒

[@12gauge1oz]

Excellent. Motivation personified!

[@rodimus371]

“Rich in history and tradition”… man fdny does it right . Great stuff

[@brooklynnyc8457]

As always fantastic job! Lots of good information! Keep em coming! Can you guys do more on Brooklyn Dispatching please?

[@ukfirerescuephotos8230]

Great show and well put together Pete! I been lucky to visit 'The Rock' on two occasions and really does lead the way in firefighter training!

[@Bald_Cat2007]

I wish I could buy one of those old seagrave engines.

[@frankflanagan109]

Great job fellas!

[@stevecwalker6738]

well done like to see more of they I think it bring out what NYFD is all about keep up the good work you

[@gerardamitranno8837]

Outstanding job boys ,in this video!

[@ronkurey8840]

Outstanding! Excellent

[@mmddmm553]

Great job truly enjoyed it . BK

[@chrisburke5545]

Great video, really enjoyed this one.

[@johnhiz6239]

Well done fellow, you earned your case of beers!

[@heavyhaulage1]

Can’t wait for part 2 🤙🏻

[@MCsAudio]

Love this! Great stuff as always!!

[@darindefreese8769]

Well done Bros

[@davidquinn2349]

Great jobs guys

[@shreddymagoo1202]

Does Kevin own any shirts bigger than a medium?

[@Spartan_-du9wi]

Great Job Guys!

[@winstonwilliams7520]

Let’s goo

[@electronicrepairservice2020]

Awesome! 👍

[@robertkerner4833]

Nicely done!

[@chrisfillmore8960]

Nice work

[@jdreyno1958]

Great video!

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

2nd row...2nd from the right :) ..Ruff July/93

[@davehitt]

Very nice Brothers

[@darrenjohnson4031]

Great video

[@freezey1291]

Wow 😯💪🏼

[@atgym7]

Badass! When does Ep 2 drop?

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

email Pete..lol

[@johnkearney3129]

Man I'm old,

[@buzman1985]

Chief, where’s your name plate and badge?

[@stevyn9276]

7:07 👍

[@stevegiu4232]

Kubler,,, looks like you rode yer horse there...geez..

[@colleen31]

Imagine, these men are paid about 1/3 of what they should be getting. Some of these guys only get $15, $16 per hour with shit benefits 😒 They give everything they have and go into the impossible and make the impossible, possible for us. The horrors of what they see alone are far beyond anything most people could deal with seeing once in their life time!!! In the hot weather these fire men work until they're physically and mentally unable to. In the cold they damn near freeze to death. Unless regular citizens like us make or bring food, water, coffee, tea, ect to them, they don't get to eat. These guys pull 12 hr shifts, unless there's a fire, could turn into 24, 30 hrs. When they get a break they need to rest. I sleep better knowing these guys are out there and that they'd give their life in a second to save you and me and our families, including our best family members our pets lol 911 is more proof then any world should ever need to really understand what these men and women are capable of. Just like a fire, while everyone is running for their life to get out of the towers, firefighters, police, paramedics (knowing that building was coming down) they ran into it to save us! We should always do whatever we can to help and aid them. This is one very thankful Atlantic Canadian! THANK YOU ALL 1ST RESPONDERS!!! ❤❤

[@eagle7757]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Jesus Christ is the only way......

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

I beleive that NYFD is the gold standard of Fire Departments in the USA.* *Despite a female being made a Fire Fighter despite failing the PT more than what a male would be allowed to fail before being DQ.

[@SirBender]

1:38 "some of the very best FF in the world"? Sorry, but not wearing their masks while fighting a vehicle fire as often seen on YT, does not show good ff! And the FDNY is worldwide known for inefficient work. they need more manpower for most fires than other fire departments all over the world. More manpower does not mean better work ;-) 5:48 is it a military academy? a shaolin monastery? or why is it necessary to shave their heads? sorry, but this conveys a totally wrong impression! Drill and discipline are important, YES OF COURSE, but THIS academy is CIVILIAN and for HEALTH purpose and not for military purpose!!!

[@thebackbencher666]

Obviously the Rock wasn’t for you and they are very sorry to see you go. While occasionally men of experience have braved out car fires without masks because to them it’s just business as usual you however will never even get the chance. Yes , it is a paramilitary organization where hierarchy, orders and disciple are some of the key core principles that make up this world renown institution. Shaved heads are done for both health reasons when young men and women are in close quarters sweating profusely on a daily basis and to instill team work , conformity to orders , and uniformity. It’s not just them patting themselves on the back that makes them the best. No one comes even close. Ask around. When you failed out of the academy I’m sure it was for a very good reason like not being able to follow orders , refusing to cut your hair , being over weight , or simply unable to pass the many challenges provided by the academy. Please provide name and address so they can send you an apology T-47 form. You can read it aloud at your next Magic the Gathering meeting. I’m sure your parents are very proud of you being head of the guild.

[@SirBender]

@@thebackbencher666 I‘ve been working as paramedic for 10 years and I’m a surgeon now ;) nuff said. So no Magic nerd (even it’s a game with depth and lots of strategy) no dirtbag, just an ordinary guy with a reflected mind, who knows the real business 😉. It‘s not brave to NOT wear you mask. It’s just stupid. 🤙🏼

[@thebackbencher666]

@@SirBender Oh no , the game is obviously for mature adults of the highly strategic mindset made for people who don’t understand order , discipline , and paramilitary organizations.

[@mikekelly9418]

Fresh air? I can smell the sewage treatment plant from here!

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Definitely was an inside joke :)

[@owensweetland342]

LOL.! Lmao 🤣 🤣 🤣!!

[@Desertrat21]

It’s required by fire code to build a training center near a sewage plan or landfill👉🏻👉🏻

[@bigmood8370]

So proud to wear the patch, a lot of history a lot of tradition a lot of amazing people behind that patch. Oorah #343

[@benrobertsuk]

Thank you for your service. UK🇬🇧

[@bigmood8370]

@@benrobertsuk thank you

[@capttomo]

Outstanding - well done Pete , The Training Chief does a great job presenting as well.

[@benrobertsuk]

Thank you for your Service FDNY ♥ UK🇬🇧

[@megaladonrockband4855]

A basic firemen boot camp! Pretty amazing! I remember learning firefighting basics in Navy BootCamp! God bless all firefighters! Truly heroes who deserve more recognition than they get.

[@owensweetland342]

"You smell it?" "I smell it. Smells like New York." Lol.

[@firelensman]

To have all the wonderful smells of New York in one place is impossible...ask any Dalmatian hound.

[@TheKMG365]

Not for nothing, the small ship you see at the beginning is the “honey barge”, docked at the sewage transfer station. I think you might be smelling some fresh ones!

[@fidny]

The smell of shit from next door! Lol

[@lakota_stu]

Loved watching this guys! The 9/11 pull up bar is a very fitting addition. Great production Pete, from your brother across the pond 🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@bean5380]

I was assigned there for 2 years, crossed paths with many great people on the job from top to bottom. I’ll always embrace the time I had whether it be the beginning when the Rock was a personal hell or the end when I couldn’t drive out the gate without a tear in my eye.

[@mattansello4719]

FDNY such a Great Department, Steep in tradition!!! How many 2 Star Chiefs can rip pull ups, Chief Leeb is the Job.. Well done fellas

[@luciusvorenus9445]

I toured The Rock in 2006. It is an incredible facility and a Firefighter's dream training location.

[@drmamg2917]

Why is homie built like that

[@tilliecharlotte94]

That was really cool! Can't wait for the rest of the episodes! 😁

[@jeffbasalto5274]

Outstanding job pete.great look at the ROCK

[@pauld1432]

Great job Pete, Lou, & Kev,

[@aircanada143]

Amazing content, we love this stuff

[@DougKahn]

Awesome. Keep up the videos

[@paulhowe4535]

Brilliant insight into the rock looking forward to the next part

[@robprocaccini9510]

Top shelf guys!!

[@chassisresearchkid]

WOW. Very cool!

[@jonathanfenoff1409]

I can’t wait to see part 2

[@garym2879]

Their training facility is a working museum which pays tribute to the legacy of the FDNY. From the second the new recruits arrive, they feel that they're part of something bigger than themselves. In comparison, the NYPD training academy is nothing but depressing gray metal and fluorescent lighting. Such a difference in jobs.

[@jsuperman7672]

Awesome

[@michaelmolinari8991]

Great stuff

[@thyluveli]

Can yall do chicago fd next?

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

ahhhh nope

[@stevegiu4232]

Where's chicago?

[@thyluveli]

@@stevegiu4232 in the usa

[@mikeggg1979]

Feel bad for new firemen Fdny is too woke for it’s own good.