FDNY BOX 1622 - FDNY BATTLING MAJOR VICIOUS 6TH ALARM FIRE IN A MULTIPLE DWELLING ON 144TH STREET.

[@KevinCanessaJr]

As usual, the best coverage of the fire -- anywhere -- period. Well done, JJ.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT AND THANKS SO MUCH KEVIN! ;o)

[@bereamikebassmaster]

once again my friend, you bring us right to the action.much respect to you.. thanks for your time in filming these

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH MIKE! ;o)

[@gisellesylvester3779]

Again another great video you have made its frightening how quick this fire spread threw out the top floor the fire fighters did a great job fighting this very difficult fire well done to them

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES INDEED ANGEL AND THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@TarmacElite10]

Outstanding job, JJ. Thanks again for these videos. Be safe out there and take care of yourself!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@tommyd1542]

John, You're on a roll. Two outstanding videos within a week. After watching your video on 4th alarm Box 1785 I didn't think I'd see another video like that one for a while but sure enough this 6 alarm at Box 1622 you caught was unbelievable. I worry about you inhaling so much smoke so please be careful out there. I still have to watch your video of the aftermath of this fire which you originally described as a major vicious 6th alarm fire and your description was absolutely spot on.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, THANKS SO MUCH TOMMY! I KNOW HOW TO STAY OUT OF THE SMOKE NOW TOO! HEHEHE! THERE WAS A 2ND ALARM ONE LAST NIGHT AND THE VIDEO IS UP NOW! AGAIN, THANKS SO MUCH!1 ;o)

[@watchthe1369]

9Awesome work! Radios are clear, and you are tracking what they are talking about. The sound is real and clear too, exactly what people need.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I LISTEN WHILE I FILM! THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@lynnmoore2664]

Magnificent job John as you always do deliver the greatest footage of these fires in NYC ! I know you endure a lot & put a huge effort into the quality & content that you post on this channel! Just want to send you a huge thank you from many of us that watch! Take care & stay safe my friend!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH LYNN FOR THE KIND WORDS ALWAYS! ;o)

[@deborahsoucy2884]

excellent job John I love the complete & thorough report the chief gave --- Debbie

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES INDEED DEBBIE.....THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@grenaud911]

MERCI John! I'm 7 hours away from the scene and with your video it's like I was there with you. I wish I be able to stay in New York city for a month and just focus on good fire calls pictures.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT GILLES! GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT. ;o)

[@geeminator]

John, Great video coverage! I always appreciate your covering these major fires and incidents. You manage to get outstanding angles and combined with the radio traffic, it makes it seem like I'm right there. Thanks again for bringing us these amazing videos and putting yourself at risk in doing so. Sadly, my cousin and his family lived in the building and lost everything.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, GLAD THAT I CAN DO THE BEST I CAN FOR YOU GUYS! SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS! ;o( THANKS SO MUCH CHRISTOPHER FOR ALL THE KIND WORDS ALWAYS! ;o)

[@bobhelman1164]

It’s videos like this one is why you are the king of prime time. The best of the best

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, LIKE I HAVE SAID BEFORE BOB! I MUST KEEP YOU ALL HAPPY SO I HAVE TO GO OUT AND BEYOND! HEHEHE! THANKS SO MUCH PAL.....

[@americo2]

I was waiting for your footage JJ ,it's always the best ! Thank you .

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@Samorsita]

@@THEMAJESTIRIUM1 great footage however little less zooming and pan out some. To be able to see firefighters and equipment in action is key! Thank la again for your efforts.

[@michaelreece458]

It's always a shame to see the water destruction that occurs while containing a fire, but there is no other way. Hearing the actual communications on your Motorola really adds to the feeling of being right there at the situation.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES I AGREE MIKE! THANKS SO MUCH MY FRIEND! ;o)

[@mikemorgan8895]

Wow! Man you deserve an award for photo journalism with this coverage. My adrenaline was racing at times. Thank you!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, THANK SO MUCH MIKE! ;o)

[@wayneshancock2520]

A true classic of yours, I come back to this often and share this epic battle of the Truckies from on high.Birdseye to our eyes thanks to you Sir, keep up the great work and stay safe Bro 👍🙏🔥

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

GLAD THAT YOU ENJOY IT AND THANKS SO MUCH WAYNE! ;o)

[@b.jmcwhattabloke8624]

Having a good scanner is definitely the way to keep up with what's happening and where. Here in Australia , the radio system has gone digital, and most of the emergency responders are on the Gov Radio Network. Some radio is still analogue, but the really interesting stuff is on the digital network, which meant buying a scanner which could receive the digital channels. Our Police are on digital, but encrypted , which means no way of hearing them (drat !!). Prior to a couple of years ago, I had been listening in on the Police for nearly 20years , on a Bearcat xlt_780 trunk tracker, which is all but obsolete now. My current scanner is a uniden 396xt.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

COOL!

[@DavidC1]

JJ IS THE GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elizabethgeorgia8286]

Wow a very big fire. A very Great video 📸 once again. I love the big fires 🔥

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES INDEED ELIZABETH AND THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@blueharley86]

Hey JJ, superb view vantage point as always. Watching the smoke read, that blaze is going to put up quite a fight. Be Safe!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES INDEED! IT WAS A STUBBORN ONE! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@jamesleedy5140]

Old fashion surround and drown. great coverage, we get it all time thanks

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I AGREE!1 THANKS SO MUCH JAMES! ;o)

[@FloridaCatholicGuy]

Great video!! This is the first time I have watched an 1 hour + video and was captivated during the entire video! It’s awesome to think about the millions of gallons of water that must have been used. Just the weight of the water alone could be enough to collapse the building. I am glad there were only minor injuries. This could have been really bad if had been at 1AM or somewhere in that time frame. You always get the best angles but take care of yourself, you were in some pretty serious smoke there for a while!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I AGREE WITH ALL YOUR POINTS DARRYL! IT WAS A BAD ONE INDEED! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@timwildey7974]

Enjoyed your amazing footage of the 6 Alarm, thanks John for all of your hard work.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, THANKS SO MUCH TIM! ;o)

[@khalidk8021]

What type of matreal that building made of all that water did natheing to but the fire off

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

IDK.....

[@47fireguy16]

Another great video my friend. Classic example of "chasing the red devil." Fire science is not just a loosely used term. There are real "fire science" methods used to extinguish fires of that size. Volume and pressure of water used. How much water you can put on it. The scary ones are when there is so much fire that there is no real way to put enough water on it to extinguish it. Protect exposures and people and surround and drown. Reading the smoke and fire color is interesting too. Good job.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I AGREE WITH ALL YOUR POINTS FOR SURE! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT ALWAYS! ;o)

[@SergioBuilds2000]

@@THEMAJESTIRIUM1 bro r u stuck in all caps or sum

[@maine932]

Thank you, Love your videos, they are a pleasure to watch.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@amandahudson431]

That one window just refuses to break!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YUP.....THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@joestillwell9866]

Great coverage. Love your videos

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH JOE! ;o)

[@glynchallinor1874]

Yet another fantastic video John. well done and thank you so much from your nosey Brit fan. I think the Chief said there were 75 appliances and over 200 personnel involved. Sorry to ask more questions but I get confused about the names of the different squads and units, how many operatives on each different appliance, why there always seems to be so many personnel waiting to search the building and clear debris, how many radio channels are used, how, with so many white helmets, many having the same rank, the radio calls do not get mixed up. Sorry to ask so much but I cannot help my interest and queries.I do not expect you, as a brilliant videographer, to answer these questions but you may know a webb site or two where I may be able to find the answers. Thank you again from here in England, stay safe and keep up all the good work. God Bless

[@franceinegelven677]

U r a trooper. Always the best. I’ll always remember u covering the gigantic paper factory fire while freezing fr hours

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@edburton6472]

John, me again! Another fantastic reporting job! Bad fire! Of course the winds don't help matters any, do they!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES IT WAS BAD AND THANKS SO MUCH ED! ;o)

[@dianejudd1315]

Wow great footage pretty darn clear. You got right where the fire was. Be careful all that smoke thanks

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@afridgetoofar1818]

This fire was incredibly frustrating. One of the most stubborn fires I’ve ever seen.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

INDEED IT WAS.....THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@rant2207]

JOHN , FANTASTIC JOB AS USUAL. GREAT ANGLES

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@alfredkloos8591]

John......excellent coverage...views from all angles....clear visuals...interesting Motorola commentary...you worked hard on this one!!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT ALFRED! ;o)

[@FelicianaDelacruz]

Really great filming and a lot of just super camera angles. I don't envy those guys and gals in NY. Loads of very old building and hazards galore. They are all true heroes not just in New York but all fire service personnel. Keep up and tremendous work and your videos are really the best! - Stay safe out there!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES INDEED AND THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@caroleknappsmith9010]

Fantastic work FDNY. You truly are the best. thank you John. You are the best videographer. Blessings to th FDNY, blessings to John. Stay safe all. 🤗 PS Hey John did you know a man named Frank Russo, perhaps?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

NO, I DID NOT KNOW FRANK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT CAROLE.....

[@helpthehurtlondon]

totally random question, but why you using an actual two way radio and not a scanner?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THAT IS NOT A 2 WAY RADIO! IT ONLY RECEIVES! THX.

[@timothygaeta9700]

Great catch JJ! They had their hands full with that one, great job by FDNY as always.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES TIMOTHY AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@wolfgang548]

Good catch, especially the roof top footage. A little strange though that the building was hit with a violation and it goes up in flames.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YUP.....THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@gamershaun3674]

I really like your videos john keep up the good workv😊

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

GLADE YOU ENJOY THEM AND THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@michaelreece458]

Fantastic coverage JJ! And always cool to see the Motorola in action!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES AND THANKS SO MUCH MY FRIEND! ;o)

[@josephbishopjr.1651]

John this is one of best videos you have put up on u tub. Command ran operations on this fire by the book. Communications between Command and Divisions was text book, information was clear and operations carried out. There was comment made about the tower crews not wearing SCBA's. I don't know FDNY SOP regarding SCBA's and Tower Crews. I can only say that our department gives Division Chiefs a lot of options as to how each firefighter will address his or her assignment. Again John Great Job and this video will be used as a training tool. Thanks so much my friend

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I AGREE WITH ALL YOUR POINTS JOSEPH! GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@davideddy2321]

Thank you from Downunder 🎉🎉🎉

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YOUR WELCOME, THANKS SO MUCH AND HAPPY NEW YEAR DAVID.....;o)

[@davideddy2321]

John how do you get access to the fires with out the police telling you to stay clear …28 c here in south Australia to on New Year’s Eve ❤️‍🔥

[@glenbearh9109]

I know this is old. Wonder why the tower hose kept hitting the facade? the fire was behind. Maybe trying to get past it.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

NOT SURE GLEN BUT I HEAR YA......THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@georgecribbs6527]

Another great job at another day time fire. the up close shots are great

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH GEORGE! ;o)

[@Sonic-sh2vh]

JJ this is some of your best work, although that blaze last year on Liberty ave in Queens is my favorite.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@richleeson2160]

That must have been some fire for nearly haf the roof to go before you got there, much respect to those guys and you for another great show

[@bourkland1]

Your videos are the best!!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@danielheartsill4269]

Another great video. Your videos are among the best on the internet. Please be careful not to expose yourself to so much smoke. Great shots are not worth you having COPD. Take care and God bless.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I WILL BE CAREFUL AND THANKS SO MUCH DANIEL! ;o)

[@davehitt]

Hell of a fire! Awesome video & great job bud! ;)

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES IT WAS AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT DAVE! ;o)

[@andrewjowsey1333]

Another great catch John..that was intense

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES IT WAS ANDREW AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@anthonymalvoso3293]

Just saw this, great job John.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

COOL! THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@robertyoung3992]

Great Job ,any ideas to what caused it? with the age of some buildings in NYC it could be anything

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

NO, SORRY ROBERT.....

[@fdMT_EnGy]

Love when you get the press conference in the videos. Thanks for the great videos, but put yourself first man. Gotta take care of yourself first and foremost. I have a question for you, do you know any of the guys personally? Like every once in a while I hear some of them say hi to you by name. Also do any of the guys or chiefs ever tell you to stop recording them or to move away?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I KNOW A TON OF THEM PERSONALLY! THEY ARE ALL VERY KIND AND FRIENDLY. THANKS SO MUCH MIKE.....

[@Joe-is4lj]

I have not fought fires ever in an area as urban or with the high-rise structures such as New York, but I always wonder why they rely so heavily on straight-stream smooth-bore nozzles for exterior attach and defensive positions. I completely understand the logic behind steam reduction on aggressive interior attach, but I wonder why with the monitors they are such big fans of the smooth-bore nozzles and attack. Great video sir.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, I GUESS THEY HAVE A METHOD OF OPERATIONS UNIQUE TO THIS AREA! THANKS SO MUCH MY FRIEND! ;o)

[@chrisjct]

where did you get the portable from

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

A FRIEND GAVE TO ME! THANKS CHRISTIAN! ;o)

[@magnum2719]

Great video thanks you for sharing my friend.I hope your health problems are better and I salute you from france :)

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I AM BETTER! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@ceceliabradley1098]

Fantastic fire coverage

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@skinner1075]

That wind combined with the fire is like a blow torch!!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I TOTALLY AGREE! THANKS! ;o)

[@Essays4College]

...and why did they keep spraying the side of the building instead of directly on top of the fire?

[@PaoloCali-ej7ww]

Ottimo lavoro bravissimi. Viva i Pompieri ❤❤👍👍👏👏👏💪

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

OK.....THX.....

[@Cashcrop54]

As you say John "Wowie"!! Good job. I was surprised a bit that they didn't have some lines on the roof where you were. That's something the FDNY loves to do. Stay safe! PS: for safety you should carry some juice or something cause you never know when you can't get someplace. Want ya safe!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I AGREE! ALSO YES TO THE JUICE COMMENT! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT ALWAYS! ;o)

[@xaxoon69]

Did the building need to be demolished, or was it redeveloped?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I AM NOT REALLY SURE! THANKS! ;o)

[@crochetfun7202]

FDNYC had a massive and dangerous job ahead of them. What a Hugh apartment building. Things for the great video.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I AGREE!1 THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@anthonyd.5140]

Incredible video , incredible job by the FDNY!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I AGREE! THANK......

[@tjcdesign8377]

Awesome coverage man! You deserve to have a thermal camera as a nice supplement. I think there are thermal cameras that work on iPhone, but I'm not sure that would work for wide shots. You might need something more robust and pro level for this. Maybe set up a Patreon to get one with sponsors. Either way, might be a fun tool to have to be able to see through the smoke. I think the firefighters use them sometimes. I don't know though. maybe someone can answer?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I THINK YOUR RIGHT! HEHEHE! THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@chsims7032]

Fire departments do use thermal cameras for searching in heavy smoke conditions, sometimes they get other, more humorous uses. When my father was on the Independence, MI fire department they got a call out to an area to assist the sheriff's department. The sheriff's had chased a guy into a wooded, marshy area and lost him. The K9 lost him and they didn't have the helicopter available, so the FD came out with their thermal camera and after 10 minutes it was like "there he is, right over there" lol. I worked in Detroit for 4 years from 07-11, the engine and ladder at my station didn't get the privilege to play with cool gadgets like that. We had old school sensory gadgets for searching like hands and ears lol

[@charlesmcgill8138]

Just watched the video. Was that as high as the 45 bucket could get?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I THINK SO CHARLES! THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@davidgramm7200]

John, you need to take some OJ with you for cases like this. Were you able to get relief at the RAC or did you have to forage on your own? Take care, you get the best angles of all.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

HAHA! I GOT SOME STUFF ON MY OWN! THANKS SO MUCH DAVID.....

[@dennismorgan2532]

Awesome job filming. I was wondering how many gallons per minute a tower ladder puts out?? Watching this I understand going through the windows however tower ladder 45 spent the whole time wasting water on the outside of the roof wall. I would think once you had the fire knocked down through the window if all the buckets went to the roof with the amount of water I see they could have knocked it down faster. Just my firefighter experience is all.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY GALLONS PER MINUTE. THANKS.....

[@peterraynes9671]

Seems like 44 bucket could have done a lot of fire suppression if they elevated 10 feet and actually hit the bulk of the fire. Do the chiefs not see this because most of your viewers sure can.

[@NiagaraEmergency]

Fantastic footage my friend! 😉 You did a very nice job covering this fire!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@K1ZEK]

Great video, I new I would be watching some of your great work today. Sounded like you were eating some smoke on the roof! Thanks for a wonderful job.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I ATE SMOKE LAST NIGHT LEO! PART OF THE TRADE THO! HEHEHE! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@haroldsmuck3569]

Great job John, Seeing the roof collapse and the hard time they had to put the fire out, I give the firefighters of FDNY credit in the work that faced them, it looked like at one time the whole building was going to go up in flames, but they cut it off in good time with what they were up against. I watched your other video and what a difference in communications almost nil of course, after the length of time, and again John, the best coverage on the internet, Thank You very much for the job You do.Your Friend Harold from Canada.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, THEY DID A GREAT JOB INDEED! GLAD YOU LIKED THEM! THANKS SO MUCH HAROLD! ;o)

[@brendonburchell92]

More great coverage (of the fire)...awesome work once again...thanks.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH BRENDON! ;o)

[@elizabethcherry920]

That was a great video, thanks

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@gaborandrejszki2553]

Wow! Super scene video JJ! ;-)👌👌👌I give you a huge like!👍👍👍👍👍

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@autoracing6880]

Grande Thema, sempre pegando bons videos...

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Very nice footage and angle, flat roof fires are always difficult too put out, nice job John.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT AS ALWAYS ROLF! ;o)

[@simonrichard9873]

Stop shouting for fuck sakes

[@gglegreff1858]

Bonjour, on voit bien que les lances a eau passent au dessus du toit et que cet angle est problématique , je ne connais pas les conditions d'intervention, mais un hélicoptère languant des bombes d'eau avec un produit spécifique ( la couverture du toit doit comporter du bitume pour l'étanchéité ) ne serait t'il pas judicieux, merci pour la réponse.

[@toughnewfie6572]

I was the 2k like! 😊

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

COOL AND THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@edburton6472]

John, my man! your scanner looks like it has a LOT of miles on it! ;-)

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

IT DOES HAVE TONS OF MILES! IN FACT IT HAS SINCE DIED SADLY! GOT GET A NEW ONE SOON! THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@JRAT777]

Legend has it ladder 45 is still spraying that same spot!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I DON'T THINK SO.....

[@slcncr]

Looks absolutely ridiculous what thy were doing there. Was watching that , minute after minute i asked myself : "WHAT are they doing there ??" Move that ladder 10 feet higher and put out the actual FIRE ON THE ROOF, you morons.

[@JRAT777]

@@slcncr I know right! My step-dad is a paramedic/ Firefighter so I have some insight into what they are doing. They are hitting it through the windows and walls but the fire is defensive and I think that spraying it from the top would have been much more effective. It's possible the ladder couldn't extend higher but I don't think that is the case! At very least get a ladder that has two nozzles, one to spray in the windows, and the other hit the fire from the top. I'm just a civilian with a little insight into fire operations but I'm sure they know what they are doing better than me. It just appeared very odd that ladder 45 was only staying in that spot where their effectiveness was greatly limited due to the angle of attack. Regardless, overall good work and stay safe out there firefighters! After 9/11 all buildings over 5 stories should be required to have 5" supply lines (with necessary pumps, hidden into the design of the building while accessible) that run up the exterior of the buildings (that appear natural to the building exterior) to provide water to upper floors. Hand crews could fight from adjacent buildings or could open up nozzles that spray the building next to it that are on fire or opened to spray the interior of the building on fire). I know I have seen some in the stairwells of tall buildings but don't know if they can be opened wirelessly. I know if I owned a building over 10 stories I would want some massive supply lines that lead to each floor and the roof on the inside stairwell and exterior of the building. I may be naive though, I'm only an architect that designs mostly houses, and a few commercial buildings, the tallest I've worked on is 10 stories and the supply lines on it were totally over-engineered. I hope they never need to use them but the fire chief that passed the final inspection personally told me that it was the best water supply/ sprinkler system he has ever seen. When I was designing it all I could think about was 9/11 and what it must have been like for those trapped above the impact zone. I live in Utah and there are very few buildings higher than 20 stories but I hope there have been improvements to water supply in NYC after 9/11. Keep up the hard work first responders, I'm doing what I can on my end to make your job easier and more efficient!

[@BROOKLYN1977]

Ladder 45 was in there happy place

[@fdMT_EnGy]

Pushing into the cockloft. Nothing showing but you can see the thick dark smoke pouring out whenever they move away to hit a different section. It's burning pretty heavy in there, just can't see it.

[@edburton6472]

JJ... inhaling that smoke looks like a "three carton a day!" Roof fire smoke smells so good, too! Stay safe!!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES AND THANKS SO MUCH ED! ;o)

[@JRAT777]

How do you get access to all of these fires?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

AS YOU SEE ON THE VIDEO.

[@JRAT777]

​@@THEMAJESTIRIUM1 What I mean is does the department give you access to the scene or do you work for them? I would expect most departments don't let civilians just wonder around an active fire scene.

[@SebastianWarth]

Question!!! How Much Firefighters Work for 6 TH Alarm!!!??

[@skinner1075]

Sebastian Warth it depends what kind of emergency they have etc. stuck elevator, structure fire, high rise, major emergency (collapse)

[@SebastianWarth]

WOW This is a Army of Firefighters!!!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

OVER 225 I THINK! THANKS! ;o)

[@jonarmedpiandsecurityoffic9051]

3/4 the department including the chief of the department

[@jonarmedpiandsecurityoffic9051]

@@DaleDix 11k firefighters 😶😶😶😶

[@franceinegelven677]

Was that paper factory called Marvel or somethg like that. Fantastic n sad fire.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THAT WAS IN JERSEY AND IT WAS CALLED MARCAL......THANKS SO MUCH.....

[@kingahmahn7753]

Great footage once again man are they going to demolish that building?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, THEY ARE AND THANKS SO MUCH!1 ;o)

[@karenplath_]

Ah, so it is going to be razed? OK, there was something on the news about the bldg being structurally unsound. It's one thing to see this on video, but seeing it in person, unreal, these buildings are actually huge. Plus it was really windy that day, it was still burning thru the night.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

WELL, I HAVE NO IDEA BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THAT EVENTUALLY! YES, THEY ARE HUGE AND THE WIND WAS BAD INDEED! THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@karenplath_]

What I was getting at, sadly, was that this being uptown, this bldg was probably rent-controlled and whatever is potentially built to replace it will likely be priced out of these peoples; reaches. Manhattan is outrageous when it comes to housing! I hope bldg can be saved for the people displaced by this horrible fire. Guess we'll see.....

[@robertsickinger2099]

J.J. be careful with your suagar man.Some of the best videoI have seen yet.And you are always considerate with you interaction with people.My wife wants to cook you a appreciation supper.next time you come to Connecticut you are welcome.Miss Hennrietta can sure cook.peace

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

HAHA! THAT IS MOST KIND OF YOU ROBERT! I HAVE NOT BEEN TO CONNECTICUT FOR DECADES! BUT I WOULD LIKE TO COME BUFF THERE SOMEDAY! I AM SURE MISS HENNRIETTA CAN COOK! THANKS SO MUCH MY FRIEND! ;o)

[@joeholmberg250]

Great coverage

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@maxweiss7852]

Grate video. They need to get taller buckets goes above the roof otherwise they could spray water all night and dosent to s**t

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES AND THANKS SO MUCH MAX! ;o)

[@johnmccarthy7735]

Another Great Video John! AWESOME WORK! Keep the cam rolling, and Be Safe Bud!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS VERY MUCH MY FRIEND JOHN! ;o)

[@elizabethcherry920]

So that is where you are, I was watching footage from channel 4 and I seen a small video from another youtuber but the only thing I seen was what I thought was your van 2 blocks down Broadway, corner of 142th ?. Did you know NYC had at 5 multi alarm fire going during the time of this fire.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

NO, THE VAN WAS HOME ELIZABETH! I TOOK A CAB TO THIS ONE! THANKS AGAIN! ;o)

[@FDNY8231]

I knew when the 10-75 was given that this one would be a bad one ... 4 Alarms in 10 minutes ... Yep ... You definitely had the best angle on the roof there brother ... Think you should carry a few items with you for the low blood sugar level issues ... GREAT Job ... :o)

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT DAVE! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT ALWAYS MY GOOD FRIEND! ;o)

[@OptimusBananas]

Hey Dave is the FDNY 100% over to UHF now? are they still Simulcasting the VHF?

[@jpbill007]

A other great vid...you get some great angles...thanks

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@edharding3279]

Did you do any filming on the tragic fire the other evening in the Bronx w/12 dead ? Was there enough smoke for you from this fire ??

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, BUT DECIDED NOT TO POST IT! THANKS SO MUCH MY FRIEND! ;o)

[@19Dennis53]

What I would like to know is how you manage to get access to roofs! You do come up with great videos! With your videos I can feel the heat and smell the smoke! Digitalfirephotog

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I RING THE BELLS AND ASK FOR PERMISSION FROMM THE SUPERS OR TENANTS.....THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@19Dennis53]

@@THEMAJESTIRIUM1 What equipment do you use? I use to be strictly Olympus digital but now moving up to drone.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

A IPHONE 7+

[@brettolbur6752]

Brother I love your videos!! Always spot on and love the action!! When you going to come to Vegas to Buff?? I put ya in the front seat!!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I WOULD LOVE TO ONE DAY BRETT! I WILL SEE ABOUT IT NEXT YEAR! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! ;o)

[@isaacstebleton6408]

Do they use trunking radios? Or Conventional?

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

NOT SURE! SORRY AND THANKS! ;o)

[@tommyd1542]

The borough dispatchers and individual units use conventional radios. They've been using VHF Hi channel frequencies for at least a half a century but they're also licensed to use UFH Hi channel frequencies as well. The command and individual channels used by fire fighters, chiefs and incident commanders on fire ground are all on UHF HI frequencies. Fire boat operations are on VHF Hi frequency.

[@isaacstebleton6408]

Tommy D, thanks. Do they have the frequencies on Radio Reference?

[@tommyd1542]

Issaic, Yes, they have all the radio frequencies listed on radio reference dot com. On the same website you can also listen live to most of the emergency channels throughout the country live on a computer or smartphone via the Broadcastify section of the website. The FDNY channels broadcasted include the FDNY Dars channel which allows you to listen to live fire ground operations. When John is responding to a fire his radio is usually set to the borough dispatcher for the fire he's responding to. Once he arrives onsite he switches to fire ground operations where he can listen to the incident commander, different companies and individual fire fighters communicating with one another. If you have a hand held scanner or similar type radio you have to be very close to the incident to hear live fire ground operations but you can be anywhere and listen to live fire ground operations through Broadcastify. And the best part about all of the above there are no fee's involved unless you want to to become a premium member.. I hope this was of some help to you.

[@isaacstebleton6408]

Ok, Thank You!

[@lmccluer]

Yet another awesome vid from you John. You know it’s going to be a tough fight with the devil when you pull up and fire is already over the edge of the roof. No doubt which area where the fire started on this one.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, I AGREE LOUIS! GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT AND THANKS SO MUCH! ;o)

[@dougrobinson5573]

holy shit bud. damn what a fucking nasty fire. my goodness wow. glad you and everybody else are fine. unbelievable.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

VERY BAD FIRE INDEED! TRY NOT TO CURSE ON HERE AS I HAVE MANY CHILDREN WATCHING MY VIDEOS! THANKS! ;o)

[@jesuslebron9421]

Great Job!

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

THANKS!

[@vancollins321]

One tough fire.......Good job !

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

I AGREE AND THANKS......

[@fdMT_EnGy]

That fire was playing peekaboo with those guys. Just nonstop poking out in different spots. What a pia.

[@THEMAJESTIRIUM1]

YES, IT WAS BAD INDEED! THANKS SO MUCH.....