Truck fire 27th and Ave K 5-17-19

I was about 5 miles from home sitting in a tractor when the call came out almost didn't go but it was south of us kind of in our area I figured somebody would leave from the close station and I would meet them there but nobody was around town so three trucks came from our farthest station

[@OklahomaEmergency]

Good job. Perfect reaction to the magnesium 😂😂😂

[@geoffhirsh2402]

You could say it was running a little hot😎😎😎

[@boyyboris5646]

I was still smiling as your fellow firefighter offered you a bigger hose when my cremates won't even give me one but then I was surprised with that little explosion.

[@ironlung7176]

Just look for the smoke you'll find it. 👍

[@KFORVET]

A little paint and reupholstery and she's good as new. Back in the old days we were warned about spraying water on Volkswagon Beetle rims because they were magnesium. Good call.

[@jrockyhill]

Yeah Martin that was a really big surprise when I hit that thing and it flared up in my face

[@ffjsb]

@@jrockyhill Maybe next time you'll wear the proper gear and an SCBA... And maybe next time someone will bring an engine instead of a grass truck.

[@jrockyhill]

@@ffjsb the engine got there shortly after the squad it was 20 miles from the station and the garage truck can go better down the back roads I did have my goggles and my hood up so it wouldn't have burned me anywaybut yes realistically I should have had an air pack but I was also attacking from up wind

[@jrockyhill]

@@ffjsb but I also can't speak for the other districts truck who pulled up right into the smoke

[@ffjsb]

@@jrockyhill Being close enough to put your hands in the vehicle isn't being "upwind". Cancer doesn't give a damn, and that truck wasn't worth the risk. Plus, Mag will burn right through that wildland coat you're wearing. (I assume that's what it is, because full turnouts would have a liner to protect your wrists.) Be safe.

[@erichhitchcock3368]

I love booster lines. So many engines these days don't even have them any more. Great video.

[@jayelvers7369]

Gotta love magnesium................NOT!!!!!!! I love the up close footage!

[@AlleyCat67]

I've watched lots of vehicle fire videos over the years AFAIK this is the first one I've seen from the FF's POV. Thanks for sharing!

[@wcresponder]

Could have sworn we ordered a CAF system on this rig. Betty lou go up to the house and see if you can borrow a bottle of dawn.

[@mndew620]

Would love to see a video of fire rigs in the area. 👍

[@jrockyhill]

Haha it's on my list to do just haven't got it done yet

[@jasonwolfe6266]

Those dodge trucks were notorious for catching fire

[@dustinpoe4422]

Great video. Respect for trying to save what you could from the truck. .

[@jrockyhill]

Thanks I just try to do what I would want somebody else to do for me especially when people have just lost something major

[@kirklandcarter7176]

jrockyhill do you know how the fire started

[@jrockyhill]

@@kirklandcarter7176 the truck was off he said he fed a horse move the dog dish and was getting ready to get onto a lawn mower and Saw smoke coming out of the hood and that was it

[@kirklandcarter7176]

jrockyhill cool video bro

[@rescueraver]

Great use of Breathing apparatus what's a little cancer later in life. Or burns to the face from exploding magnesium. Protect yourself and your crew

[@jrockyhill]

I get a little upset sometimes but I always will take extra help on fires especially big fires but the truck on the down wind side was from another district it kind of makes me sad because of people that are not wearing gear and bad apparatus position yes we probably should have had air packs on but we also were attacking from the upwind side I had my hood on as well as a face shield

[@rescueraver]

@@jrockyhill Do what you want. A career "professional" firefighter I think it was in Pennsylvania didn't have his mask on when something exploded in the car that was on fire severely burning his face with molten plastic. His medical claim was denied because he didn't wear his ppe. Trust me I squirrel a lot of calls I'll respond if I know I can get there and do some good. Just looking out for you. Good job in getting the flammable liquids secured

[@kirknitz3794]

@@rescueraver If this was a LOD injury, it would have been covered under workers comp insurance and that is no-fault coverage so it would have been covered regardless of the firefighter's conduct.

[@rescueraver]

@@kirknitz3794 yeah until you got 3rd degree burns on your face. Insurance company's and workman's comp are getting looking at fact that if PPE is provided and if it would have protected you from the injury you didn't use it then you didn't protect yourself, claim denied. And if it's your job you are trained to use it and don't, then you are liable. I think the union fought and got him covered but the point is that you always need to use all of your PPE

[@kirknitz3794]

@@rescueraver I am retired officer from a Department of Insurance so I am quite familiar with the laws as regards workers comp insurance. They would be legally barred from denying a claim of this nature.

[@paulhammerich9244]

Reminds me about back in the day we wouldn't use SCBA to fight a vehicle fire. All of that bad stuff in the smoke. And yeah we also would button up our turnout coat. Do not mean to criticize fellow first responders but, these lapses can cause injury and death

[@0xsergy]

nowdays you'd think its common sense that all that stuff burning in there aint good for ya but then again that could be knowledge that wasn't common back then.

[@Jay-yu2pq]

That was *ALOT* of damage!

[@mattjamson5047]

Gg I’m not even 12 and I’m gonna join the fire department when I grow up, at least you tried to save what there was.

[@jrockyhill]

Good for you I try to save everything I can you never know when the little thing you save could mean the world to someone that has lost everything

[@scrapperpun5553]

There's some scrap aluminum--it just has to be picked off the ground. The wiring is also ready to scrap--the insulation is burned off.

[@myadventuresincooking6331]

Were the pops at the beginning rounds of ammo cooking off

[@jrockyhill]

Yes they were

[@EliGaming-tj3zx]

I'd be more upset over the Winchester than the Dodge

[@bobbyb1676]

Need some D fire extinguishers on your trucks stay safe Brothers and sisters

[@kieranjohnburke]

Bobby B hit it with plenty of water. D extinguishers are expensive to refill

[@buzza2077]

So weird hearing him just bullshit about stuff while fighting a fire. Just a normal office conversation like anywhere else. 😆

[@kevinlynch1227]

Thanks for the video. Did you or the owner figure out what caused this fire?. I guess the owner did not want to see it burn, He wasn't anywhere to be found... This was a very rural area? What state was it in? Thanks for your service and dedication!!!

[@jrockyhill]

Kansas it was something in the engine compartment the owner was off out of the way with his family it was an older gentleman

[@kevinlynch1227]

@@jrockyhill Thanks for the reply Bud!!!

[@Coaltrain87.]

Probably the recall that they have been having issues getting parts for. The intake heater shorts and catches fire in a matter of seconds

[@kevinlynch1227]

@@Coaltrain87. OH, Ok! Thanks!!! One other question?? Why was it so hard to get the fire out under the driver's floor? TY

[@Coaltrain87.]

@@kevinlynch1227 magnesium reacts with water

[@timsoldschoolkustoms]

It'll buff out

[@davidegan3280]

Gees! nothing to save, no exposures. take time to put on your gear and SCBA, then put it out.

[@daddydaughterrepairs9091]

What causes a new truck to burn like this? I feel like this is a new truck thing! Not only seeing it on video but reading about them just burning due to electrical failure

[@myadventuresincooking6331]

They are trying to get the most power out of a smaller engine with larger turbos o think dont know it is cause by running the engine hard then killing it and starting it again without proper cool Downs

[@michaelboudreau1441]

WOW!! No air packs & No foam

[@jrockyhill]

I didn't think the turn on the foam and the guy standing in the smoke were from another district

[@michaelboudreau1441]

​@@jrockyhill I used to be a Volunteer Fire Captain, back in the 70's & 80's, and my Number 1 thing, was, "if you plan on approaching any fire, you WILL have on an air pack, or you will be disciplined! I know some smaller VFD can't afford foam, but it is nice to have 5 to 10 gals of it for this instance. My biggest thing was the air pack issue. I'd rather see something burn to the ground, before letting one of my fire fighters end up with lung cancer, or something worse.

[@jrockyhill]

@@michaelboudreau1441 for sure we have air packs on the engines but not the squad trucks and I always try to fight up wind but yes you are right on the money thanks for watching

[@viniciusmp2559]

Brasil ❤️

[@mr.x2832]

Chrysler electrical moment

[@MsVinioliveira]

what was that thing burning forever?

[@joshuasims181]

You got snapchat so the rest of us can see your adventures 😂😂😂

[@lifeofaquad7855]

Poor poor Dodge!

[@NeoMK]

@10:50 gotta love hot magnesium and water!

[@jrockyhill]

Always an unexpected pleasure

[@nickwolter86]

Does your department run POVS?

[@jrockyhill]

Not ordinarily I have taken my rig before but ended up jumping on one of our trucks

[@madrabbitt]

the fuck is magnesium under the dash? or do you think the firewall was pretty much gone, and you probably hit something in the engine bay. Also, great job getting the pump started as soon as that brush truck rolled up, and going right to work. Bet it was frustrating waiting for water so long while it was just burning

[@TheFillyFill]

Where does the magnesium come from?

[@jrockyhill]

It could be in alloy wheels and other components

[@TheFillyFill]

@@jrockyhill interesting. I’ve noticed on other car fires in the same location of different cars the water always reacts this way. So it’s got to be a part commonly in cars in that same drivers seat area location.

[@Jimmythefish577]

@@TheFillyFill steeling column is usually made of magnesium, that’s why you never fight a vehicle fire wearing anything other than full structural turnouts, gloves, hood, SCBA and helmet. All it takes is one fire to change your life forever. No point taking chances with this stuff.

[@TheFillyFill]

@@Jimmythefish577 I hear ya. Thanks for the fun facts.

[@chrisfs150]

Is the magnesium burning under water in the footwell? I know in theory it should but to see it sat there quite happily burning away under a few gallons of water is another thing..

[@noahharris2260]

The back tires on the pickup truck that caught fire I would take them off and unhook the trailer

[@afiffirdaus3956]

This car got a free car wash😂😂. But in bad way..

[@matthewgoldtrap977]

If you are on the nozzle, you are not out of the smoke. Airpacks.

[@dagobertomorales2459]

At least wear your nomak on the hot zone

[@EWDAVID94]

lots of exposed skin there brotha

[@gideongulick5701]

Someone’s not having a good day

[@brennancrumb835]

Did the camera fall

[@jrockyhill]

It was tilted down a little farther than I realized

[@kenpures1038]

Why not use foam instead of 4 lines?

[@themonkeyspaw7359]

Foam ain't good for your health last i checked

[@kenpures1038]

@@themonkeyspaw7359 This is a perfect example of when to use foam, common practice

[@hippie_james]

What is that that blew up in your face and why does it blow up when water hits it

[@jrockyhill]

That was magnesium magnesium does not like water you have to be real careful putting out vehicles

[@gloidmccluskey6046]

FOR SALE- NICE TRAILER DUEL AXEL, WITH 3- 5- GALLONS FILLED GAS CANS INCLUDED with nice like new spare tire & rim, I will include a dodge truck, no longer need , both must be towed away..CHEAP !

[@dagobertomorales2459]

No Pike pole??

[@mattjamson5047]

DaDrinkingHobbit 420 The pike pole is for house fire for venting the roof

[@v26224]

Foam?

[@jrockyhill]

That's one of those things we are super guilty about forgetting to turn on when we get on scene I think about that after the fact all the time

[@v26224]

jrockyhill probably would have helped a lot with the magnesium and fuel

[@jasoncrawford532]

Do you guys have SCBA

[@jrockyhill]

Yes but not on the first truck that showed up

[@MrCheckitout123]

@@jrockyhill I was thinking that brush truck is not going to have enough water. i hate that feeling when you get on scene in POV and have to size up, check for threats, exposures, then wait.....ugh. i have been in your shoes, arrive in POV and no other VFF around to grab a truck..

[@jrockyhill]

@@MrCheckitout123 I didn't have my feed truck otherwise I would have grabbed my fire rig and probably could have put most of it out with that but yes that feeling sucks

[@mjt-ew8rs]

dangerous group of people. who says arson?

[@grips_ondeck1449]

No pack on brother? Very dangerous and honestly stupid..

[@jrockyhill]

No air packs on the grass trucks that got there first because it was a long long ways from the fire station that's why I tried to stay upwind as much as I could but yes you are right

[@user-dy8gd5rd8w]

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[@Jimmythefish577]

Man you’re aggressive which ordinarily is a good thing, but you’re taking way too many risks not wearing the correct gear for these situations. I hate to say it but I fear you or one of your crew are going to get seriously hurt if you don’t start slowing down and thinking what you’re doing through. And I’m not trying to belittle you or criticize you just for the sake of it, I’m talking as a Captain on a rural FD, you risk a lot to save a lot, risk a little to save a little, and risk nothing to save nothing. You’re risking a lot, to save nothing. Pulling burning debris out by hand, big no no, use a pike pole, that’s what they’re for. Your department looks like it needs some serious, structured command, training and instruction on how to do what you’re doing. The enthusiasm is there, you guys just need more guidance.

[@prosperous7243]

Where are you

[@jrockyhill]

Ellsworth county Kansas

[@prosperous7243]

@@jrockyhillSorry bro I meant where are the videos we love to watch

[@jrockyhill]

@@prosperous7243 ha sorry it's been quite knock on wood but we are primed LOTS of grass sooo stay tuned

[@prosperous7243]

@@jrockyhill I will definitely stay tuned stay safe

[@wrxrene]

Si kema la mamalona

[@spankyhappy2767]

Dodge= Damned Old Dodge Got Engulfed. No Pun Intended

[@johndoe-it1mo]

How not to put out a car far. Who are these amateurs?

[@williamekeir891]

PPE needs to be taught to this dept. shameful

[@mikep3008]

william keir I think this is a “in house training” volunteer Dept

[@ryanbrooks3443]

Ok first of all where the fuck is your SCBA great way to get smoke in the lungs and get cancer. Second of all just for the smoke and you'll find it ummmm no you need to know what the address is saying just look for the smoke that's not an address PObox. Third of all protect your crew.

[@shanestamball1886]

everybody always worried about PPE in there comments lol, thing is country fireman vs. "professional city fireman" most people lost there common sense or never had any to start with like these inner city guys who left their factory job and only know what they were told at fire school or got out of a book. you won't ever see a career man moving things out of the way before a engine arrive's. i'm just glad i started when i did, In the great transitional period of when men were MEN. plastic New Yorker Helmets, half decent nomex coat, and basically hip boats lol. nearly everything was attacked with a booster reel. or the ever famous 1 1/2" Navy Nozzle with a boom stick for car fires. the old boys never put a pack on smh. at the time of a professional paid engineer and dept made of all volunteer.

[@williamekeir891]

shane stamball I am a volunteer firefighter and I even know better than this. And that’s 30 years experience talking and over 1000 hours of training

[@Brian13549]

And that's why a lot of the old timers are paying for it now my father was a old school fireman and he paid the price when he died at 57 from job related issues plus they didn't know about half of the chemical stuff that were in every day materials like firemen know now.

[@Jimmythefish577]

Yeah I can’t believe why us modern day firefighters are concerned about protecting ourselves, I mean cancer and magnesium burns are what real men live with huh?

[@jackburgess9482]

I've put in 40 years as a volunteer, all the way from probationary firefighter to Chief of the department. I started out rarely using an SCBA and now I'm paying the price for it. Our firefighters are required to wear packs at all structure and vehicle fires along with all PPE. They are required to have a minimum of firefighter 1 as well. PPE should be made mandatory for everyone operating on a fire scene, if someone gets hurt or killed one of the first questions that's going to be ask by insurance and accident investigators is was all PPE being used? The insurance company could refuse payment if not, and department officers could be held liable for not following national standards. And if my safety equipment is going to get me back home to my family, I'm going to use it.

[@HerpDerpNV]

You are a tard Shane. Leave the boomer era derp in the past and let the volunteers that are not slackjawed yokels actually use the PPE for the job.

[@DemonHunter-cf8ft]

This seems like a act of criminal intent to destroy this vehicle

[@jrockyhill]

I know the guy he pulled in to feed his horse and mow his grass turned around and his truck was smoking

[@rico334]

Thats a solid case of arson right there.... That farmer set it on fire and hauled ass....If it was accidental, he'd have stuck around.... I hope the cops got there and arrested him for that. That's the reason we all pay higher insurance premiums, people scamming the system like that...... And why the hell are you scared of a little burned up bottle of milk of magnesia ? ? ?

[@rico334]

@The Weapon Collection Nope..... absolutely arson

[@johnfranklin5277]

Why would he burn up his own truck?? Its old, beat up, insurance would pay little, assuming he had FULL COVERAGE.

[@terrymcvicker7064]

No...he wouldnt have left his rifle in the truck and other items

[@firefighterlife7861]

Foam?

[@jrockyhill]

Yes should have but it was clogged up