This Is NOT a Drill.. FIRE!!

This Is NOT a Drill.. FIRE!! One of the scariest words you can hear over the radio during harvest!
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Zach Johnson, the “Millennial Farmer” is a 5th-generation farmer who’s spent his life growing, working, and learning on his family’s farm. His wit and dry sense of humor appeal to children and adults alike. A product of the millennial generation, his appreciation of new technology blends with his old-fashioned work ethic, and he offers a unique ability to deliver his message in a way that resonates with lifelong farmers as well as those with no knowledge of agriculture. With growing consumer awareness about where their food comes from, Zach has identified the need for an independent voice from the front lines of agriculture. Zach actively promotes agriculture by sharing his day-to-day experiences in the agriculture world while providing farmer-to-farmer education to help facilitate a collaborative conversation between farmers and the public.
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Edited By: Becky Johnson

[@benriser4018]

I'm with Dad on this one. That fire was plenty big enough for me. Stay safe y'all, machines can be replaced.

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

Yes they can. But they are awfully damn expensive. That is why you always have to pay attention to everything all the time so you can catch things like that while they are small and easily dealt with. And maintaining that level of concentration is what makes harvesting so tiring.

[@Jan_372]

​@@oldtimefarmboy617 the replacement is only expensive when you're underinsured

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

@@Jan_372 "@oldtimefarmboy617 the replacement is only expensive when you're underinsured" That sort of insurance is expensive and the average farmer works off small margins to make a living. And insurance generally does not pay the replacement cost of equipment and insurance policies that do are very expensive to maintain. And then there is the fact that making claims usually (not always) causes an increase in your premiums. Anyway you look at it, he would still be paying a big chunk of change to replace that combine and combines today are very expensive. $700,000 to $900,000 depending on what you have it equipped with and that does not include the cost of the header.

[@Jan_372]

@@oldtimefarmboy617 in Germany a proper insurance will cover a replacement that has the same value as the old one.

[@johndoyle6697]

Hi Zack. Today October 12 is National Farmers Day. Thank you for all you do in feeding us and the world.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Thank you!

[@Fed-Dog]

Zack's not feeding the world. He's growing corn to make ethanol to put in your gas tank.

[@fernandomoncho6330]

We are a farmer family of Argentina, and had a fire in a combine some years ago. We could find 5 o 6 ABC fire extinguishers, but al least 3 or 4 didn't work. After that, we learnt that ABC powder extinguisher has been compacted by the vibrations of the machine and trucks that were in the field. We have learnt that water extinguishers are the most appropriate for harvester fires; another detail, ABC powder causes corrosion between the paint and iron because we painted the corn header 3 times ago and paint fails again and again.

[@Jandyg]

“I have a fire”. Should make everyone stop and come running. You, the neighbors and the firefighters. Everyone is scared of the destruction of fire. Well done Sir.

[@GER_Jan]

Had something similar this year but on a baler. Some Chaff got stuck on the outside of a bearing. The bearing broke, the chaff caught fire. Luckily i had a fire extinguisher on me. Never had something like this happen before, but hell was i glad that I had a fire extinguisher on me. Never going without one ever again.

[@applecreeksolarllc5064]

These are precious days that you can put into your diary your kids are helping you that’s awesome

[@chase8148]

Word of advice when it comes to combine fires. Call the fire dept as soon as it is noticed before taking action yourself. If you get it out before they arrive, they won't be mad. We would rather be told we aren't needed than have a more developed fire to deal with, because you waited. We have had at least a dozen combines burn up this month in our county alone, mostly because the farmers waited to call until after they couldn't get it out.

[@teakdougyfresh9528]

When ur house starts on fire do u call the fire department first or do u put it out first. That machine is the single most important tool on the farm.

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

@@teakdougyfresh9528 SOURCE FROM REDCROSS: Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number. Yell "Fire!" several times and go outside right away. If you live in a building with elevators, use the stairs. Leave all your things where they are and save yourself.

[@tmlf1239]

A bit of a tricky one. On the one hand, it's critical to have all the help you can get to put out fires and most importantly keep the field from catching on fire and burning out of control. On the other hand if the fire is that bad on the combine, it's better to let it burn to the ground and take insurance. Nothing worse than a combine that was damaged by fire and repaired. It will never be right. Local fire chief said with tongue somewhat in cheek that you should wait until the combine is going to be a write-off to call in the fire department. Nearly every farm here has a water truck in the field and a disc or pro-till sitting at the edge of the field ready to go.

[@David-xl8zf]

Panic buttons and keywords/sentences make stuff faster and easier these days. So definitely fire department first then put it out and I'm a firefighter myself.

[@AndrewGrey22]

I'm surprised to hear combine fires are a big thing.

[@harrykeel8557]

Sometimes you have good days, and then you have those that make us wonder about our choices of vocation. But you made it, hope you get better soon.

[@loriboyce942]

We take so much for granted with every mouthful of food…have a safe harvest.

[@Jeff-yu9vf]

Highly recommend having a couple simple 2.5 gallon water extinguishers on the equipment during harvest, they work much better than dry Chem does on dry vegetation especially when it’s being ignited by something hot like a bearing because the water cools it down from reigniting like the problem dad was having, and they’re easily recharged with some water and an air Chuck.

[@cobrellie]

I was thinking the very same thing as I was watching this video …

[@Matrix37495]

There is one back at the top of the ladder to the engine.

[@Nighthawke70]

Water's useless if not worse for grease/oil. ABC all the way for them. If they need it, then a bigger bottle of CO2.

[@gillbujold1918]

100% I would be adding a couple on the steps of each unit. Dry Chemical is great but does not remove the heat like water does.

[@BruceBergman]

And Water Extinguisher you can maintain your own. Add a little Rv Antifreeze and order the anti-tamper ty-raps. And compressed air. 11:31

[@bwasman8409]

When I was young...six or seven decades ago...my uncle said the more complicated and expensive the machinery....the more to fix. You guys are making that come true but i don't wish it on you!

[@miketrowbridge8469]

Lots guys with old equipment have folks tell them get new but even the new stuff breaks too

[@jeffolson2075]

A second extinguisher in the combine has saved me. One in every Unit , tractor, trucks, rtv,... Lost favorite 4430 this spring , no extinguisher! Good content Zach and mellenial's father for fire prevention week!

[@tony98discovery]

*Farmers feed the planet. Without farmers, the society we all live in currently would end, Thanks Zach.*

[@alexbaker9967]

I myself am also a fellow farmer

[@yougotmossed3592]

This guy knows what he is doing. Good example of the Great American Farmer!

[@gibbsmd1628]

"This is a stupid occupation." 🤣I've so been there! But it's oh so satisfying when things go smooth.

[@dreiback182]

I wish you a speedy and good recovery from your cold.

[@axa213]

Little tip mount your extinguishers sideways cause when they are straight up the dry chemical packs down and sometimes will not go off when you need it cause it clogs. I use to service them after high school for a few years and it happens in boats and vehicles a lot getting packed down.

[@svfirefly2702]

Better yet, store on it’s side, then when needing to use thump it base first, hard on the ground, it’ll break up any packing that the powder has done

[@svfirefly2702]

Better yet, store on it’s side, then when needing to use thump it base first, hard on the ground, it’ll break up any packing that the powder has done

[@svfirefly2702]

Better yet, store on it’s side, then when needing to use thump it base first, hard on the ground, it’ll break up any packing that the powder has done

[@Apo11o_AZ]

Wow! This is the 3rd farmer I watch on KZbin that has had close calls with fire in the last 2 weeks. Cole the cornstar had an electrical fire and 10th gen dairyman had a hay fire. Thankfully they all have been minor. Stay safe everyone

[@M60A3]

Combines burn easily

[@jmalone2758]

Those sporty new grain carts Larson Farms are using this year have nice big water tanks on them to assist in combine fires. Maybe look into that when you have a min. Remember, having something to provide a cooling affect will ensure the fire not only goes out but, stays out. This is why so many folks scratch their heads when using dry powder fire extinguishers and they get re-flashes. Powder temporarily removes the oxygen, not the heat

[@alexmikhael5061]

yea with even a little bit of water in a tank and a hose and pump, you could have use a MIST SPRAY to quickly cool down that PTO ASSMBLY That got ''too much FIRE ELEMENTAL hanging out inside it... too many sallymanders....'' hehe 12:00 unpausing... WGEB shootfingers... Sooo WHEN is the ''time'' to make the call to the volenteer fire dpt ???? even if it is to put them ON NOTICE that YOU MAY HAVE A SITCHUATIN???

[@t.bunker2511]

The Welkers in Montana have a fire-fighting attachment they attach to the front of their sprayer truck. Some years they have an articulated tractor with the VT implement standing-by to plow-up in front of a field fire. The Mitchells in Canada do the same.

[@michaelbuss5731]

I can still vividly remember my dad running to the house from the south 40 cornfield with smoke in the distance behind him. He was yelling to call the volunteer fire department. The AC 2 row mounted picker had caught fire and was spreading into the field. Thank goodness there wasn't much wind but the tractor / mounted picker was a total loss. Be safe you all!

[@deltabravo1257]

2:12 Ranger Northstar Ultimate FOR THE WIN! I bought a 2023 single cab version about 2 months ago to replace my 2016 Ranger. I use it in the summer for yard cleanup chores and in the winter for plowing my driveway. Having A/C for the summer will be a game changer for me. My 2016 had heat (I added it myself)

[@lollmas1239]

its always like that, whenever something is broken and you get your toolbox, the broken thing will be working like brand new.

[@motorman2013]

Hey Zach, i don't know if someone has said this yet, but you should carry both the chemical and a water fire extinguisher. What i have learned from baling is that water extinguishers put out the fire and cool the area. Had a bearing go and start a fire hit it with the water and kept spraying it with in 5 minutes of the fire starting i had the bearing off and on the phone with deere making sure they have on for me.

[@buddybresett8356]

The smoke could have been very worse. The young lady that you had riding with you is very cute. Keep up the good work.

[@charleslynch7274]

So happy the fire wasn't as bad and the combine still stands

[@glennspreeman1634]

With evrybody on the combine fire! Again on the toolshop on the Thunder trailer!

[@timmaslyn]

Zack pulling in all of his Millennial juju to have a Farming Simulator moment, he found the wrench icon and got the auto-fix on the header. :) Good video, and thankful to see the fire was minimal. Appreciate you sharing.

[@thr8061]

I saw that Larson's new demo grain cart has that large water tank & fire hose as a standard feature (maybe). That is a very smart thing.

[@bbfpfs]

Fire the most heart stopping 4 letter word.

[@MichaelKilby]

God Bless Farmers 🇺🇸

[@robertheinkel6225]

I was working under a corn head of one of our customers, working in his machine shed. I had to cut off some bearing in the process. At the end of the day, I headed back to the shop, and returned the next morning. The shed was full of smoke. While cutting off bearings, some of the chaff and debris caught fire and just smoldered all night. No damage done.

[@nickfeilmeier8586]

I’ve been home with 2 sick daughters today waiting for the video! Thanks Mrs. Millennial Farmer!

[@lawrencemccoll8226]

Father and son top team well done lads good job

[@jacobblume]

Glad it wasn’t anything serious, stay safe out there guys

[@WiMedic595]

That’s what I appreciates about you Zach.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Is that what you appreciates about me, squirrely viewer?

[@WiMedic595]

Oh hey look…. Grass…..

[@jacobbrown8761]

New grain bin looks awesome!!

[@KevinBenecke]

I'm glad that it wasn't bad and that everyone is safe.

[@stanc7845]

Your 100% right on Salted Nut Rolls.

[@actionjackson9554]

Your channel is great..I get to be a farmer. Ty for all the food you create with your labors.

[@barrysimmons5489]

"Pre Plan." Once a volunteer back in the day, after returning from an instructional drill that included a film emphasizing preparedness by pre planning. I got up with our Dept Chief to question what our's was. His response was "We move everything on an alarm. And call for mutual aid (we call everybody), at first survey if it looks like it could get out of hand." The point being it's better to have it there than need it and not have it there while you're Standing around waiting for something needed to arrive. (Especially if there's a crowd of onlookers). Besides you can always turn'em around if not needed." Call in a fire! Don't Wait! Hope ya get through through the cold. Thanks for sharing. Blessings 🇺🇸👍😎

[@carolinakowboi]

Glad it was as small as it was Zach. Something I learned recently, not sure if you knew this or not: it’s a great idea to take those extinguishers and stir up the powder in them every so often, so you can get the most fire suppression out of it in a pinch. Stay safe!

[@Simon-ho6ly]

Not just that but shake before use, it should be on them in BIG letters

[@tposs940]

I had a friend of mine that owned a fire extinguisher company they would turn them upside down and hit them with a rubber hammer

[@carolinakowboi]

@@tposs940 I keep a mallet on my service truck for that reason specifically!

[@hawks2252]

I heard the same thing. Turn em upside down and hit the bottom with a rubber hammer once a year or so. @@tposs940

[@tomburbridge1114]

Rubber tires or tracks work really good to beat extinguisher against, and if you wait till fire day you will have 21/2 quarts of adrenaline in you to help beat the powder loose also. The vibration packs the powder in the bottom of extinguisher over time, you should be able to feel the powder move around inside the canister if they are in proper working order. This problem is very common on construction equipment.

[@jamesnesemeier1556]

On the south half section 13, Casselton ND township we had a 58 Bu/A average on Pioneer 1.1 Enlist. Just harvested.

[@marshalloutdoors1791]

Glad everyone was okay & no major damage. Be safe all farmers.

[@alanatkinson6120]

As previous fire extinguisher tech, the powder gets compacted while bouncing down road. Suggest taking off and turning them upside down and shaking them. This also goes for extinguishers in trucks.

[@JD-Films1]

Once I saw the notification that you posted I got exited. Once I saw the title I said holy crap!

[@cfitzwater01]

It’s obvious that your Father knows how to run a farm. We need him to run this Country for awhile!!! 🥇🇺🇸

[@knoxy88]

Thank you for filming sir.

[@scanadaze]

Yesterday in western Nebraska. They were harvesting corn and sugar beets. Were. We got rain late last night. Oh. I checked the weather radar. Still. Snow to our west in Wyoming. Leads to. What harvesting.

[@SteveSimoneaux-n3w]

Quick work on that fire. 👍👍

[@lonnieball3002]

Piece of advice. Daily clear out debris before working with combine to prevent fires.

[@palmaster100]

Nutrolls are Absolutely understated

[@johnbenolken1710]

First sign of a cold start taking Zicam... sure works for me.

[@c.henschke1973]

I feel you on the Salted Nut Roll. I always have a couple in the vehicles as back-up emergency lunch/snack.

[@larryorr3571]

You guy's are awesome 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@billlawrence9594]

My cold medicine usually says bourbon on the bottle

[@stevemills1329]

Glad it turned out well. Agree with your Dad, it was enough excitement.

[@willdobie8455]

Freind of mine was running 5 machines on a grain harvest up in Northern alberta. 11 fires this fall

[@Bobbuilder410]

Happy farmers day Zach

[@winthorpevalentine90]

We had fire safety training this week at my manufacturing job. There was a question about the multiple classifications of fire extinguishers and which should be used for each type of fire. I suspect there could be as many as three different types of extinguishers on a combine.

[@greavous93]

Back when I was a kid I was just happy to have AC in the cab. We got the crops in with less fuss if you ask me.

[@greggoetze2996]

Stay safe farmers and their families.

[@terrymertz1923]

National farmer day today!

[@deanharrower684]

😂 DADs comment. Plenty big enough for me 😂

[@athalyerajan2823]

I hope you feel better sorry to hear you got sick during the most important part of ur farm. Say Hi to Dad and the family. I love your videos of true farm life which i will never experience. Thx.

[@ns1383]

THANK YOU BECKY !!!!!!

[@gabek7010]

You gotta give dad props for seeing that and getting it out as fast as he did that could’ve been real bad real real bad. Good eye dad.

[@DonnieB]

Machine vibration can pack the powder too tight and prevent it from discharging. Try to remember (OR train everyone) to turn the extinguisher upside down and smack it a few times to loosen the powder before squeezing the trigger. Be safe!

[@codymoffatt1281]

Zach, you are correct. The Sslted Nut Roll is the best!! Have you or anyone in here had a Twin Bing?

[@MuskokaMatt91]

I'm 32 years old and that bathroom joke still makes me giggle my ass off 😂

[@deblarsen8528]

I am 70 and that "knock, knock" is the bathroom empty joke is FUNNY! 🚽

[@scrhino40]

Thankful the fire was not worse then it was. Hope you feel better soon. Have a great day be safe.

[@alissahruby1224]

My dad his 9870 also caught fire oct. 11. But he’s back combining 😅

[@WhiteKnight5775]

Fire on machines ain't a joke. The huge fires always start as a little one. Good idea to have water tanks on the cart. Stay safe Zach.

[@BrentTully-ct8hn]

Hi Zach Johnson,

[@kevinsiedschlag429]

Neighbor had a few combine fires, over the years, said to have a few extinguisher on combine, but last one full of gas, you don't want a half burnt combine!! Haha. Also when working with big rubber hose, keep a small container of waterless handcleaner the kind without pumice, lubes reacts with rubber to keep on!!

[@thomasstrandbergsrensen3220]

Fun to see how you are farming in the US.. Greetings from Denmark

[@jameswest332]

Those Salted Nut Rolls are a Great piece of Test gear for My Insulin Pump !!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Glad the fire was put out quickly. Stay safe.

[@stuartwarrick6444]

Hi Zach I run a macdon fd140 in the uk here and with our heavy green crops we have issues with crop wedging the belt, and they do like to pick up stones. you have to be careful not to smoke the belts as they are bloody expensive. Great videos keep up the good work. From the uk.

[@rickwestcott9106]

I wish that work with him and I live in grand rapids MN for 13 years

[@ancientwolf3811]

I'm glad no one was hurt and your dad is safe

[@kevinhagen9841]

You gotta love those blue tooth repairs

[@stephenlowe5896]

Get well soon Zach, loving the content.

[@Jake-rr5sy]

Not sure if anyone's mentioned it but we use stop-fyre extinguishers, they're a bit expensive but refillable and use a suppression system that stops a fire from re-igniting, and you can use them for a short burst and put the pin back in and it's still good to go

[@funster73mcr2]

Just needing to get close to the tool box. Very farming simulator 😂😂

[@timnichols9015]

@21:20, could you remember to speak up when the 9870 unload is going rurrrrr ruurrrrr ruurrrr! 😂 Case IH smooth unload is what I am used to.

[@keithboulton]

The Farm Around and find out shirt is very cool!

[@johnnybarbar7435]

I also keep a regular 2 or 3 gallon garden sprayer full of water when running any equipment. Hay, chaff and friction fires from dry bearings and such are tamed immediately when water hits them.

[@jamesholmes5631]

So glad you're pumping out the content. Thank sir

[@firefighterLTP]

You mean thank you Mrs MNF, Zach is just an actor

[@jeffcarwile565]

Yep!! Thanks Becky….your editting and producing is top notch.

[@tf7274]

I always have a pump weed sprayer full of water in the engine compartment of the combine...we had a 9500 that always caught trash on the turbo...back pack blower everyday now on the S680...

[@stevebiddle8912]

So thank that the fire was minimal!! Stay safe throughout harvest

[@brucejahnke1329]

Salted Nut Rolls are my favorite too.

[@jimrentz6677]

I agree the Salted Nut Roll in the afternoon with MT-Dew

[@kevinsiler7185]

Glad to see y'all are ok 👍🏼 good job to your pop's

[@BruceBergman]

If you don't get good Cellphone Reception in your fields, ask for a Micro-cell from the carrier. It goes on a power pole with a telephone feeder line for a data feed. Or a CATV feed line for a Cable affiliated Cellphone provider. Or a Fiber optic cable works too. Depends on the carriers and their back- haul needs.

[@neill3074]

if the corn is down just talk some positivity into them.

[@petenolte4192]

I really don't think that's going to help but worth a try 😂😂😂

[@M8Stealth]

Maybe tell it some corny jokes?

[@petenolte4192]

@@M8Stealth 😆 🤣 😂

[@RayTheMickey]

I agree with you about the salted nut rolls.

[@calvinborer6572]

We had some chaff start up around the turbo and exhaust, no noticeable flames but just little pockets of chaff all over the combine started smoldering, next thing within seconds the field was on fire one little ember and wind turns into an inferno in the blink of an eye, lucky the fire department showed up within minutes or half the county would have been up in flames. Can't stress enough how much respect one needs to have for the wind!!

[@NorthcoastDrone]

Keep the videos coming. Greetings from Canada

[@jeoinaforest]

I saw a cotton harvester burn just west of Sikeston, MO on Tuesday afternoon. The operator looked safe but the machine was going to be a total loss….

[@skyespye6053]

Watching you torque those tires reminds me of 65 years ago when dad would hand me a torque wrench and point to all of the semi’s and floats (flatbed trailers)in the oil drilling yard. Great exercise for a 12 year old.