Ukrainian FIREFIGHTERS Rescue Dozens After Attack

[@islandblind]

I'm a historian, rather than a firefighter, and the scenes portrayed here remind me of pictures that I've seen from the Blitz on London, as well as the raid on Coventry, and other British cities. I recall reading in a book entitled "Firemen at War" that firefighting during air raids was strictly defensive in nature. This was likely due to both the number of fires and to the fact that the buildings were rendered unstable by the high explosives which accompanied the incendiaries. Thoughts? As always, great video. I'll tip my hat to the Ukrainian fire fighters, as well as any other man or woman who is performing such a difficult job so selflessly.

[@Squad61]

Don't forget the fire fighters in Germany. Alltbough they were part of the enemy, they had the same immense task of fighting the fires and saving lives of civilians started by the allied bombing, of Dresden, Hamburg and many other cities.

[@islandblind]

@@Squad61 That's a good point. Firefighting is firefighting and courage is courage regardless of where you live and the type of government that you live under.

[@JozhMc]

Hey man is the author "Neil Wallington" I'm really interested in what your described and would like to grab it for myself

[@islandblind]

@@JozhMc Yes. I believe so. Happy reading.

[@paulthomas8262]

the brick building didn't always stand up to bombardment which is why there lot of hole in terraces today. Especially in South London.

[@Storyteller543]

It would be mentally draining. Almost all the fires have people trapped inside, you're having to walk over The dead like it's an active shooter, you put out one fire and another ten start. There are no breaks, you have your gear on 24/7, you don't have the luxury of going home at the end of shift... These people are true heros, doing their job in a warzone.

[@Squad61]

It gives me the same feeling when I saw my collegues from the FDNY enter the WTC on 9/11, and then the sudden collapse.... But this is not just one incident, the war is on for more than 4 weeks. My deepest respect for these collegue fire fighters !

[@vyrenawgavin4436]

Their resources are near nothing.. You see bunker gear from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Our department donated our "old" helmets to them when the war started, and I know more departments around the Netherlands that been donating gear to Ukraine. Probably more departments around Europe have been doing this. It's absolutely insane what these guys are doing right now, let alone doing it with the resources they have.. Mad respect, I have no idea how long I'd last but I don't think any of us can really know until you're in the same situation (god forbid).

[@zimnyyveternxt3]

I saw that the UK sent 34 fire engines to Poland to transfer to Ukraine. It’s crazy how bad it is there, and I couldn’t possibly think how much stress and all they are going through, I’m sure some if not allow will have mental struggles after this

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@zimnyyveternxt3 Likely a load of Dennis Sabres

[@oscarosullivan4513]

At 8.02 one of the firefighters looks like they are wearing 1990-2018 issue Royal National Lifeboat Institution oilskin trousers

[@JozhMc]

@@oscarosullivan4513 I think there's a lot of the old LFB Ategos going out as well

[@finn7750]

Yeah you can see a lot of the old bunkers from German departments that went on to PBI and also the Rosenbauer Heros helmet which is very popular in Germany

[@huskytail]

I cry every time I see videos with the firefighters in Ukraine. They go where people run away from, knowing that the Russians are bombing second times the same places they bombed the first time. This is how a Russian journalist (not from RT or TASS obviously) died - she went to help victims of boms. I am in awe with these people! Edit: what they don't have anymore and we all take for granted is to know that their families are not under the rubble or somewhere running for their lives at the same time they are fighting to save someone.

[@tnzayatz6579]

These video clips demonstrate the Fire Service at its finest. Multi-discipline incidents complicated by various ordinance issues with little resources, note the total lack of SCBA even for fire incidents. These are the unsung heroes of this war, our Brothers and Sisters. In one video where the audio was better I can tell you that the Firefighter was almost crying as he said how totally f**** up The situation is. As a Firefighter of Polish and Ukrainian descent, I am immensely proud and angry at what these responders are going through. Слава Україна!

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

That's the one I seen.

[@dianelandis9429]

Exceptional video. Thank you for the insights and the book title.

[@rebeccab1527]

Thank you for making this video. I'm an Iraq combat vet (2003-4) who now does volunteer fire/ems. Every time these videos of crews pop up on the news, this is EXACTLY where my mind goes. These guys are already dealing with all the stress and fear that comes with just existing in a war zone: knowing that they (or their friends, family, teams) could be shot/mortared/bombed/rocketed at any time, losing their homes, shortages of everything you need. Add to that the pressure of fire/ems work to begin with, but change most of those those every-day accidents into mass casualty terrorist-type events that are happening daily (or multiple times a day). Add even more dangers like working around unexploded ordinance, evacuating patients with incoming fire, roads blocked with destroyed vehicles/building debris, and the chance at turning a corner into a convoy of enemy vehicles... theses guys really are heroes. There's always lip service and most of us kind of roll our eyes when we hear it, but this level of dedication to others deserves recognition. I do wish there was some way we could support them more directly -- like shipping over extra or old-to-us but still good gear.

[@skettitacos1353]

These guys are heroes. I can't even imagine the stress and fear felt during operations, yet they still do their job. Truly incredible. Side note: I've been on the line for 4 months now with a few fires and major medical calls under my belt. I am eternally thankful for your guidance on getting into a department. Keep up the high quality content!

[@mike_pertz]

Congratulations! Thank you for the kind words, I’m glad to hear you got hired!!

[@perryfire1]

Lots of respect. You have to remember that these guys could get blown up at any time by further shelling. Plus they are leaving their families unprotected while they save others. This is a whole other level of firefighting.

[@billinburlington5507]

Thank you for giving us this very different picture of firefighting. I appreciated your pointing out the extraordinary challenges these firefighters face in doing their job, and challenged me to imagine what it would be like working in these conditions. IMO this episode is your best episode yet. Very tactfully and respectfully done.

[@GingerBreadSwagg]

This is the kind of passion and work ethic that any firefighter anywhere in the world can be inspired by. Thank you for covering this

[@seagravedriver]

That makes the days in the early 70s in New York look tame. I have a pretty fair amount of years in, but NOTHING like that. Those FFs are of all ages, airpacks are not common, and we would be worried about the last time the welds on the ladder truck were tested. These firefighters are like the firefighters of England during The Blitz. Stellar work, and thank you for bringing it to our attention.

[@Ghost350]

I am from Ukraine, and I am glad to see that someone from other part of the world cares about what's going on in my country. Thank you for making this and all other videos, keep it up!

[@tommystevens3962]

Here in the UK we have sent a convoy of fire trucks, ladders, portable pumps, fire gear and so much other stuff to help these guys. Cannot imagine what they are going through. When we have a tough shift we get to go home and rest. Some of these guys probably don’t even have homes anymore. Huge respect to them.

[@jayp7171]

The 24 hour news cycle has given the world a much different perspective on things, but remember, these guys are stepping up to fill the boots of others who faced similar situations. When the German's bombed Brittan during the Blitz the firemen would go out and put the fires out, knowing damn well that they would be reignited in the next attack. When the Allies firebombed Dresden, it was the regular German firefighters who cleaned up the mess, and when Chernobyl exploded, the firemen raced in headlong. These guys obviously take their duty seriously, and are willing to make whatever sacrifices necessary to rescue people. This serves to remind us of the horrors of war, while showing us the best of humanity.

[@JZ909]

One part that kind of hits home for me because of my job is the crane in one of the videos. Crane operators aren't emergency responders, but they're showing up with their rigs because the nature of the emergency calls for their equipment and expertise.

[@the_retag]

Larger german cities actually have cranes as part of their fleet of specialised vehicles

[@vinceargado9892]

My condolences go to everyone suffering through these undoubtedly stressful and tragic moments. I truly feel sorry for everyone going through it.

[@dominik_6336]

These guys are such heroes its just incredible and only the best for them. I have no words for how sorry I feel for them

[@gamedude1236]

Love your channel man! I have my Chief's Interview coming up within a week or so. This is my first round through the process, but I am SO excited to become a firefighter. Keep up the great work man!

[@ml9867]

I've been praying for them since the first time I saw their bunker gear on the news.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

A mix and match of European Brigades gear

[@SobaOfPulaski]

To answer that first question, no idea, its a situation you probably have to experience first in order to truly make a conclusion. These guys are truly badasses who are committed to saving lives amidst all the violence. Its something that I don’t think many of us can truly attest to.

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

I seen a young brother fireman over there the other day on a video, The kid was almost to the breaking point. I feel for them.

[@martinmcmullen]

These brave firefighters and the first responders of the Ukraine Emergency Services are there nation second line of defense next Ukraine Armed forces fighting against Putin aggressive for a return of the old Russian empire. Thanks to our brothers the world over are helping with equipment and humanity supplies and support. The whole world is behind the brave people of Ukraine and our brothers who are put there lives on the line for country and people. Just like during the London Blitz of WW2 no difference the men and women of Ukraine Emergency Services are brave enough face shelling and gunfire day and night every single week. May God be with them and the Ukraine people.

[@owenreuby]

Truly remarkable heroes. The firefighters of the Blitz had it tough but this is on a different scal and yet when you look at them you see the same tired and brave individuals in need of the war to stop.

[@DRFelGood]

Defense mode, S&R , Crazy Courage 🚒 👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo Brothers & Sisters in Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@SMBO1775]

Hey Mike, are you planning on starting back up the AskaFirefighter live sessions? Would really benefit from that now that I’ve applied to two departments and have some new questions. I made it to the chiefs on one and the second one I absolutely bombed it. But it put it into perspective how some departments actually care about listening to how you intertwine you life experiences into your answers and other departments just want to hear the key words to move on to the next. Hope to hear back. Thanks for everything you do!

[@garylantz1886]

Keep up the good, heroic work. Even though I'm not with you in body, my spirit is with you. Captain Gary Lantz (Ret.) USA

[@thecasper911]

I would imagine that a majority of North American first responders would take the challenge! They would do so with great honor, courage, and sacrifice just like these amazing Ukrainians! And in that same belief I would be devastated by the aftermath of this experience on these first responders! Just like the physical, mental, and emotional scars that these Ukrainian first responders are showing, and will display in the future! Prays for their safety, survival, and well being now and in the future!

[@bamnet2k]

Answering that question at the start of the video. Probably pretty poorly as I have no training. That attempt at light heartedness in the darkness aside, these guys are legends - as are all who are being forced into the many overlapping roles of first responders - the volunteers. They did not choose to be at war, but bravely run into fire made of flames and bullets to save those who need to be saved.

[@franciscoaraujo6624]

Here in Brazil the fire service is a part of the military. We can all be called to be deployed in the case of war.

[@T.A.W]

It makes "Report From Engine Company 82" look like having a good time.

[@northtexasfireresponses]

Amazing work from first responders in Ukraine, God bless Ukraine.

[@signal12hvac]

my helmets off to these guys

[@itmeng]

The problem in these types of old Communist Block era buildings is that they are built cheaply to pack as many people in there as possible. Lots of people to rescue.

[@ffemt19belgium]

You talk about the equipment the firefighters in Ukraine wear and use. It is mixed equipment, older equipment dating from the Sovjet time. And newer equipment bought but mostly donated equipment. U see firefighters wearing turnout gear from various Western European cities that was donated a few years ago. My department donated all our older turnout gear when we got new ones. And these guys in the Ukraine are using it now. It made international news because news agencies thought that Fire and rescue teams from other countries where working there but that is not true. These are all Ukrainian firefighters and rescuers doing their best to safe as many People as they can. They are doing a great Job as u mention. But they are more then ever in need of equipment. They already lost a lot of equipment and also personal in tis wat time. They even suffer of direct attacks when they are working to Sage People.

[@annadubovyk6224]

Thank you for this video! It's one more step towards the victory over terrorist state of russia!

[@jlca320]

They have my upmost respect. Keep them in your prayers 🙏

[@nattyw495]

Sending prayers and blessing to all firepersonal who continue to save people in horrific situations...compassion, kindness empathy and love from my family to those firepersonal .....may they gain a little bit more strength from my words and knowing im keeping them in my prayers that their safety and country's stability for peace remains close to my heart i continue to say prayers for ukraine at church and keep people i know minds from forgetting all the heroic things that many firepersonal are doing in ukraine....💙💛🌍🌎🌏✌✝️🛐🕊🇺🇦🇨🇦🇺🇲slava ukraine.....

[@traintravel710]

TRUE HEROES…..period!!!! Just a observation. Seems to appear there are a limited supply of air packs ..?… Or no resource to refill them..? Maybe a nationwide effort to supply them with overstock or older useable packs should be considered ??

[@michaschulz9511]

Many firefighters from Europe (for example from my country - from Poland) support their Ukrainian colleagues - they send equipment, cars ... But the most important thing is to put pressure on governments in Western Europe not to cooperate with Russia and Russian companies and destroy the Russian economy as soon as possible . Unfortunately, countries such as Germany or France are ready to sell Ukraine in the name of their business with the Russian Federation.

[@EICL2011]

This hits me hard they were not trained to deal with this under these circumstances yet they do it! This is very honorable.

[@canadiannavy9229]

Rip for all the fallen

[@aydenburris8631]

God bless the Firefighters of Ukraine. Just proves firefighters will always be needed.

[@EskimoJoe492]

Nobody complain about Euro helmets ever again.

[@ryanrodriguez8918]

A group of like 20 California Firefighters is actually heading to Ukraine to assist Ukrainian Firefighters with their firefighting efforts. Amazing unsleflessness on their part knowing that they are going into an active warzone to help them. Nothing but respect!

[@rcpd3359]

I I feel we (USA) should donate some of our modern fire gear and trucks

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

Ukraine - Sadly, a good candidate for #2 "Worst Country in which to be a Firefighter." Both World Wars, plus this one...and a nuclear power plant explosion. (Which killed almost 100% of Pripyat's department.) The only place worse: Japan. They had nuclear reactor explosions... But imagine what the fighters went through - when they had to extinguish the fires from two nuclear bombs.

[@Ronaldrygun]

Im 17, and I’ve been a volunteer firefighter for about 6 months now and I need some advice, yesterday I responded to the biggest brush fire I’ve ever been to (about 8 acres of burning forest on the side of a hill, I live in a rural county in Va we have lots of mountains and hills). They had me blowing a fire line and I had to keep taking breaks because I was physically exhausted, I drank 4 full bottles of water and had to keep going back to the truck to sit down (I’m out of shape from quarantine, and slightly overweight). I felt like I was getting in the way and disappointing everyone there. I was hoping you or any other experienced firefighters could give me some advice on how to perform better and get into shape so next time I can pull my weight and do the best i possibly can. I am very dedicated and hope to make a career out of it.

[@chrissantiago2539]

On his channel you can find a video about firefighter fitness

[@Ronaldrygun]

@@chrissantiago2539 thank you

[@mgratk]

I'm a fat old guy, haha, but I do know the answer is hard work. Start working on your fitness and your learning and you will get just a little better every day. Whatever firefighter-specific training programs there are, I'm sure you can adapt them to the facilities and materials you have on hand. I think if you were not there at that brush fire, less work would have gotten done. You did your best to help out. You learned of your current limits and can work to get stronger. Good luck young man.

[@Ronaldrygun]

@@mgratk thx, this actually really helped motivate me

[@kevinthomas9195]

Start hiking with a pack and work up the weight over time till you can carry 50+ lbs. really focus on your diet and the rest will come. If your department offers classes on chainsaws in the wildland environment take them, they will help you last longer on the hill when cutting handline.

[@tomfox3121]

What was the name of the website you mentioned that has photos and videos from Ukraine

[@Serhiy_Fomenko.]

Thanks for the video. The fire engines and most of other equipment in Zaporizhzhia (where I live) look awfully soviet, by the way. As does the truck in the video.

[@spacetexan1667]

In a war zone without guns, brave af.

[@dansugardude2655]

I wanted to hit “like” on this video, but you called Ukraine, “The Ukraine” 😮

[@SocialistDistancing]

I'm surprised that they still have a functioning water supply.

[@ser_if]

There should totally be military vechicles escorting firefighters or else that fire would be put out by water but fire will

[@Dan-O40]

True heros for sure. Don't need the commentary however,

[@jimknox6139]

These guys are real superheroes. I'm actually surprised that the cowardly Russians haven't targeted them yet.

[@Grounded75]

Lord God help every first responder in the Ukraine right now in Jesus name!

[@kevinh.6587]

And they do all that with outdated firefighting apparatus.

[@fonzie988]

these guy's are wearing suits donated by Belgian fire department of Lommel.

[@The105ODST]

Slava Ukraini

[@gero4708]

Heroiam Slava!!!

[@jojomakes]

💙💛🙏🏾

[@stuff6597]

Second!

[@1_benjy_1]

first!