We Need MORE Firefighters Like This.

[@mike_pertz]

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[@ExxonCo]

I think we need more firefighters. Period.

[@AzPoolguy]

Contact your elected officials regarding adequate firefighter staffing. It usually falls on deaf ears. However If taxpayers and citizens become active on this issue change may occur.

[@jackelracer593]

I think the politics need chill in fire communities

[@FirstRespondersNYC]

Yep

[@johnwashburn7423]

I do too. Volunteer

[@jsmith198095]

It’s hard even getting volunteers now days, I’m volunteering for 3 fire departments due to understaffing

[@bunker108]

I have to say this was unexpected! But I appreciate all the kind words and positive feedback. I was a little worried when I first saw the video but I am glad that this can be used for training! Thanks for taking the time to break this down.

[@RoundaboutASMR]

I'm confused, are you in the video?

[@e5trucker770]

@@RoundaboutASMR yes he is the officer who's helmet cam you see

[@michaelalcocer6778]

Talk about getting to it right as it was starting to flash. Another couple seconds and I would be dragging the probie and his nozzle into position. Nice work.

[@battalion151R]

Great job! Not only does calm composure instill confidence in your guys, but everyone can understand what you are saying. I still miss it. 😢 20 years retired. The body camera was priceless, because most people think we can see fine, due to TV "fires". They have no clue you are blind. We had just gotten our first thermal camera 2 years before i retired. It was the size of a small house, but worked very well.

[@stormtrackerianmalicoate372]

Wow awesome job bro great size up and great job in general

[@johnwashburn7423]

Your comment on dispatchers is spot on. I catch videos from Detroit. There is a dispatcher to whom the commander could read the bible and she would recite it back word for word. I have caught on a local department a request for mutual aid that the dispatcher did not acknowledge. The commander did not repeat it. Fortunately that did not result in additional loss.

[@danielr3933]

I know the dispatcher you're referring and she is the BOMB!

[@mightymystery9204]

I knew one communication center operator who had been doing county communication for a joint service area for years, who had her perspective. I knew a male who had worked in the field and wound up in radio central, who thought he was in charge. The difference is in attitude. The female said, she was not a dispatcher, but an emergency communicator, and her explanation resounded with me. Her job was to receive and relay information, to assign responders, to rely on their assessments, relaying to support units, and being an adjunct to the units on scene. They were there, she was not. The male called himself a dispatcher, and felt units had to do as he said. One time I corrected him on air, and he took an attitude, as though he were my chief. Cab companies have dispatchers. Public safety needs communicators, hubs for information and coordination, facilitators for function. That professionalism makes the teamwork that saves lives.

[@johnandrobinmccoy8305]

So refreshing to see motivated, squared away folks doing their job in a professional manner. What a great example.

[@jackstecker5796]

This guy knocked it OUT of the park. I've been on a nuclear security training exercise where we lost dispatch and backup dispatch to enemy action. Took control, with a portable radio, and we won the fight. That's exactly what this guy did. He took control of arriving units and literally created order from chaos. This man, he is a leader. I'd go in the shit with him

[@teamdada2194]

Did you neutralize the target with a laser the size of a volleyball? Did you have an after action meeting to discuss all your great moves when you lost cas and sas?

[@MaCoop3r]

@@teamdada2194 dyk

[@ryanwhipple7275]

HOME RUN!!!

[@jackstecker5796]

@@teamdada2194 😲 he's on to us! Seriously though, at close range, its basically a ping-pong ball. If that. If you're not aiming 1-2" below the sensor, no-go. Then there's the issue of zero range. Personally, I zero all my 5.56mm rifles for 50 yds. Same point of aim, point of impact at about 213 yds. And max 1.5" high in between. The miles rifles we had were zeroed at 100 yds, and you hold point of aim at 100. Beyond 100, you hold low. Inside 100, you hold high. Edit to add: if you know your target sets down cold, and you flood people to what you have left, as far as plant emergency safe shutdown goes, you can win. The best people to protect it are the people who know how to break it. Edit2 : I didn't fire a single round in that exercise. I simply ordered people to steam driven aux feed water pump. And associated piping. They dog piled it, and we won.

[@teamdada2194]

@@jackstecker5796 Those days are over for me. Glad I got hired. Even happier I got fired.

[@sharongagnist6428]

I try and thank all fire fighters and first responders because I wouldn't be here if it weren't for them. 1980 I was stuck in a fire.

[@WyattPoole0]

🙏🏻

[@Stacker_Actual]

I had an amazing NCO say this to me years ago while serving in my infantry unit and I say it & live by it to this day. “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast”. Couldn’t be more true. Great video!

[@jadsmvs8651]

That nozzle guy did really well. First day at work and he went in like he had the instructors behind him. Bravo.

[@codygooch510]

With this being all those guys first shift, it seems to me that whatever firefighter school they have around there is extremely good at training with stress. Training is one thing but usually your first few calls, especially structure fires, are so exciting and stressful that you ALWAYS get overhyped and mess something up. Impressive.

[@commandvisionfire]

Mental fitness is key to being a great fire officer. Excitement or panic is contagious and can erode fireground operations. Nice job fellas.

[@Suzukibob69]

I’m training for dispatch and videos like this are super valuable for me. They help me to better understand what the fire crew is seeing in situations and the best way to relay information to help the crews as much as possible. Props to this officer and his crew. He’s setting a great example for these guys

[@MiguelGomez-tb8ve]

This is what tax paying cities and counties get, highly professional fire service. You can tell this crew is knowledgeable and well versed in fire science. Radio communication, size up, opening the nozzle and expelling the air outside the building, hitting the fire gases at the ceiling first to cool the room etc. Good job fellas!

[@CathyBenson-wp6nk]

Love watching your videos! My father was a volunteer captain on a truck for 25 yrs in the NY, my brother was an EMT/vol firefighter..now my daughter is dispatcher OIC. She has been complimented by many in our county for her calmness on the radio. She is top of her division for knowing how to get the people where they need to go as fast as possible while getting them all the info they need.

[@kennethbean1587]

Thanks for the props to the dispatcher. We always hear when we F up but never when we do our best.

[@pooscrewbuster01]

you guys are amazing and have a very important place in this world! Thank you

[@evilkmart]

Hey Mike, Found your channel the other day and have been going through watching a lot of your videos. Just wanted to say your breakdowns on different situations are incredibly well done. These videos are like solid gold for anyone in the fire service or thinking about becoming a fireman.

[@mike_pertz]

Thank you!

[@lordhumungus8090]

@@mike_pertz how do I send you a video? We had a good one in January I'd like your take on. Thanks and love you channel!

[@JanuszPea]

Solid Officer. I also love these videos because it’s so fascinating to see how other departments respond to a call in comparison to my own. At the end of the day we all run very, very similar calls and our goals are always the same but it’s fascinating to see how they get to the endgame. Thank you for sharing. I’ll definitely make notes of his demeanor in the future.

[@a.c.6426]

I just watched that vid last night in bed and thought the same thing about the size up. I had to watch, and re-watch it. So calm and confident. No extra info, just the meat and potato's for dispatch and support. Even threw an instruction back to the FF's.. Clean, clear and concise. Great take Mike.

[@turninmonyin2noise978]

As a retired career line officer, the greatest compliment came from the Dept. Chaplin. He told me he hated my arrival reports because, nothing showing or fully involved, he could never tell whether to get out of bed or go back to sleep. I alway taught that" it's your job. Not your emergency". Do it like a drill.

[@JayPersing]

Shoulda just tacked on a "chaplain get out of bed" for him😂

[@JRBurlingame]

THIS GUY. best callout ever for a first on scene radio transmission

[@The777017]

What I really like about this is when you listen to the guy giving the demands he's not being rude or pushy he's not using inappropriate language he's not laying his motions get a hold of them he's doing a great job not using filler words he's straightforward and to the point that needs to happen more often in the fire department and the police department

[@LauRoot892]

Matt 😑

[@dagwould]

Hey, glad dispatch got a shout out! I've worked in control centres for a couple of 'campaign' fires (multi jurisdiction fires with hundreds of trucks grouped into 'strike teams' and task groups') and it is hectic. On radio it is like keeping track of a herd of tigers, even with good IT systems, you've got to stay 100% super focused on ....everything!

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

Detailed initial scenario reports are important for any kind of incident in my opinion. Also goes for larger incidents in EMS. Working in EMS I'm on anything from the rather less important BLS Transport Ambulances to the ordinary ALS Emergency Ambulances and also Emergency Doctor Cars. Usually first on scene ALS Ambulance takes over temporary command until an EMS Chief arrives on scene, but I also had several incidents where I was first on scene while riding the BLS Ambulance. Largest reported incident was a MVA involving an electric car and two city buses which were said to be fully occupied. According to that dispatch sent out units in numbers of a mass casualty incident. Having a very short distance to the scene I arrived and was ready to give dispatch detailed information on the actual scenario while other units were still accepting their call. In reality the 2 fully occupied buses had only 1 passenger in total, so I was able to stop dispatch sending units to some expected 60+ patients. Rather unusual for a BLS unit to stop that game, but with detailed information the dispatcher will see and understand that there's someone on scene who knows what to do, what to report etc. Similar scenario when I was on a BLS Ambulance which was dispatched as First Responder to a MVA on the highway. As I said that we don't need the EMS Chief on scene, as we had only 2 patients, I took over Commmand for the entire call. Was a bit unfamilar with the task as such although I've seen it dozens of times on other calls, but never really did it myself to that point

[@AzPoolguy]

Fight how you train, and train how you fight. It’s department by department or in most cases it’s where in the U.S. the department is located and how they designate their geographical divisions on the fire ground. The department that I was with for 34 years was in the Pacific NW and we designated the building in grammatical terms. Alpha is “usually” the street side and it goes clockwise to bravo, Charlie and delta. Divisions are geographical command positions. Such as division Charlie is the commander on the back side of the structure. Whatever works for your department. But consistency is paramount. Overall good job.

[@jona_maciass]

I been the youngest probie in my county for about a month, I got 2 structure fires already and I’ve learned a lot from my composed Lt.

[@TheUncommonKIBBLES]

Hell Yeah Brother

[@lexistacy9980]

How old?

[@Driftking18]

@@lexistacy9980 you’re mom old.

[@JemimaPuddleduck777]

Good luck in your career 😊 stay safe ✌

[@marcelenduro3009]

Stay safe and listen to the old dogs.

[@llndmsn998]

I wasn't Fire, but with 10 yrs in LE, I appreciate good, calm, effective comms like this. Everyone is trained to be calm under stress, but it takes a special someone to actually apply the fundamentals when it hits the fan.

[@jeffhaworth3698]

Exactly!

[@YouTubeCensorsReality]

Yeah firefighters and ems are the real heroes tho. Law enforcement is a joke, I'd never call them for anything.

[@MegaDargar]

@@KZbinCensorsReality yeah sure you wouldn't

[@RedT...TheOriginal.NotANumber]

This is true of EMS as well. Many of the finer points are different... but keeping a cool head, giving concise instructions, having a solid grasp of the situation, and maintaining control of the scene are all very important to maximizing effectiveness and safety of the crew and the patients, as well as any bystanders.

[@bertblue9683]

All new crew is almost a guaranteed working fire. For their first time, no huge complaints. Would like to see the line charged faster by the engineer and the extra few folds of hose could have been perpendicular to the door for a bit easier entry. Anyway, I'd be proud to work with this crew / department.

[@bunker108]

Yup, you are exactly right. We could have had water quicker and that last length of hose should have been stretched just as you said. Thanks for the kind words.

[@EverettBaland]

Lots of truth there. My first day as a driver and new district, the shift started at 0800 and I was told I was riding seat. At 0830 this Acting LT was at a "2-11" apartment fire. Stuff happens.

[@elijahdean6765]

I’m a new firefight and really want to learn how to get better at this and these videos help. Thank you

[@donDiegoEstebanMgLKenNDJohnson]

Nothing like a first-day baptism by fire. Good to see the hose jockey stay with the knockdown by not panicking when the rollover came out the door and directly overhead.

[@PicklesSputts_2C]

It's great for the Leader to have a recording video. That way, if something goes wrong, they can review and learn from their mistakes. Seeing the book behind the guy "About Face" is a great book to read. Jocko even explains back in his leadership days, he would record his men whenever they were training and would have them listen. That way, they could understand how they communicated and as well how well they stayed composed in a stressful situation. I'm curious if this guy read Extreme Ownership because he does cover what Jocko explains from his books and podcasts.

[@coreykuhl3079]

Love the officer’s demeanor, loved the size up. The response is crazy! That’s a lot of resources. Looks like they all did as they were trained. Only difference I would like to see is flow path controlled while packing up. Otherwise I thought it was a great video and I will use it as a training video for my crew.

[@anthonyj.adventures9736]

I had a similar situation years ago. We had a MVA with entrapment 2 firefighters other then myself i first driver to the station so i operated our heavy rescue. The 2 FF's that also responded i trust 1000%. But we had 4 junior firefighters with us. Yes most volunteer depts have JR members. My station allows 14years old and older to volunteer but are only to observe and grab tools basically your scene gophers but at weekly practice they run the jaws and lift bags and dash spreaders properly extract a full size and weight dummy from a car. Damb near everything.. They can do a fire line for the mountain. At fires they are our hydrant guys and line pullers. they are trained well. And they needed to help us on the MVA. the 2 seniors did the cutting i did patient assessment. The Jr's did pretty much every other firefighter task with out orders. Like popping the hood and cutting battery lines. Putting down quick dry for the hazmat,cribbing the wheels so the vehicles dont roll on us. I was so F..ing proud of them. This crew did better though. Love your vids.

[@stephenbritton9297]

Absolutely great job by the officer and crew, and a great job breaking it down. I completely understand the officer's situation. Been there myself with very junior crews.

[@MrHimynameisdanny]

Holy mackerel. All first responders have my utmost respect. 5:25 literally inches away from flames. I can’t imagine the heat.

[@AnthonyOrsan_revveduprider]

having been in a situation like this, its very warm. imagine wearing a long sleeved sweatshirt and jeans standing directly next to a medium to large sized bonfire. warm enouhh to be uncomfortable but not to a point of pain because of the openings in the building that were open. now if it was completely closed and they opened the door, that would be hot, and the closer to the seat(origin/largest part), the hotter its going to get. if anyone else wants to toss in their experiences that would also give a better idea of what thats like. internal temp of our gear can get a little toasty, 130-190 depending on how hot the environment is

[@williamcandee5267]

I also enjoy Chief David Decker's videos. He is SO organized. As you say, immediate size up and instructions to arriving engines, then a 360, when complete a report of what it showed, followed by clear, brief directions to crews, constant follow-up to ensure commands are being carried out, and evident concern for the safety of his crews. In a small department (Newark, OH), but it's evident that they train, train, train, because they almost always go immediately-offensive, get water on fire usually VERY fast, starting with truck tanks and hydrant supply then pulled; ladders go up to windows, RITT gets established in front, EMS sector gets established, a well-oiled machine.

[@joeburros4878]

Chief Decker is a psychopath he goes 100 mph to get view of fire if u train properly u don't need chief

[@SteamboatWilley]

Total respect for firefighters. When I went to sea, we had to do a firefighting course at the Strathclyde (as was) fire brigade training centre in Glasgow. Everything the instructors said and did was calm and precise. There was no room for misinterpretation or confusion.

[@jessetaylor9255]

Amazing breakdown of what transpired, keep in mind that I have zero knowledge and experience in fighting fires but I now have an amazing appreciation for what firefighters have to go through, and more importantly how under appreciated they are!

[@moemcgovern7345]

It’s getting harder and harder to get volunteers. My nephew started as a volunteer, paramedic. He is now a paid Firefighter in a major City. I Pray for him everyday.

[@moemcgovern7345]

His young son is waiting for the chance; when he can follow his father’s footsteps. We aren’t related by blood. We’re related by hearts.

[@stivi739]

My boy started his career in dunedin nz last month

[@moemcgovern7345]

@@stivi739 I’ll be Praying for his safety.

[@stormtrackerianmalicoate372]

This firefighter did a very good job I cannot believe how good of a job he did!!!

[@Fishhunter2014]

This is actually extremely helpful in a wildland context too. Giving a good sizeup to dispatch and keeping a cool head is a big part of being an IC.

[@smithfirebuff23]

those firefighters and engineer on their first day as that rank is absolutely amazing! props to them!!!

[@edwardsmith2601]

The guy was a true pro. Only thing I would have done differently in this situation (I'm really not monday morning QBing this) would be to pass command to the truck company officer the moment he went to work. This engine company officer no longer has an exterior picture of what is going on. Truck company officer assumes the Texas command and the engine company officer has the division one command as the "working officer".

[@paxundpeace9970]

Working officer would be a no go in Germany. Only as relief crew with established command.

[@megaguitar01]

Battalion 2 took command while he was masking up round the 4min mark I believe

[@bunker108]

Yup Battalion 2 runs out of our house so he wasn't far behind. We generally don't pass command until a chief arrives anyway though.

[@edwardsmith2601]

@@megaguitar01 Sorry I guess I didn't hear it.

[@megaguitar01]

@@edwardsmith2601 No worries man. You bring up a good point! And kudos to bunker for probably being aware of that in the situation, and knowing the other units coming to the call.

[@daniels.5019]

Great job by this officer and his crew. The one and ONLY thing I can comment on is, I would of liked to see a 360 done by the initial officer before assisting with attack operations.

[@theyearwas1473]

Mike, I have loved your channel since I got back into the fire life. You and people like you help me fill in gaps and not ask too many stupid questions at the station

[@talentlessproductions819]

These videos make me want to be the best firefighter

[@Dad-979]

@ 2:38. That was batt 2 repeating what E5 officer said in his size-up, not dispatcher.

[@owensweetland342]

Dispatcher was awesome. Repeated exactly the information that was given to him. Not what he "thought" he heard.

[@bunker108]

That dispatcher is known as The Godfather. AFR has uniformed dispatch and he is the most senior guy in dispatch and one of the most senior members in the department.

[@bananajoe9701]

i'm from Europe and always wandered why you don't arrive on the scene with already masked on and the connect the supply valve just before entering...saves time and you can get quickly on the fire imo.. not saying in negative way tho! just wanting to comprehend how you work

[@Billster802]

2:40 dude has a big smile heading to job town!

[@Thatguychris86]

As a cadet in training these videos are awesome to enjoy during my downtime I appreciate it

[@grammpaa]

your comment about dispatchers is spot on. can't do our job without them. here in Wiliamson County Texas, they're considered first responders

[@crazymonkey2409]

This video gave me a whole new respect for firefighters, and new category of videos to watch

[@CheeseNoodleOZ]

and he didn't yell at ANYONE!!! Hats off brother. Great job all round.

[@HankHill757]

Pulling the Engine forward also allows the ladder to position for deployment if possible and needed.

[@robertbates5537]

Having retired from a smaller combination department our full-time personnel were required to know and be able to do everything. No training for specialties within the department until they had mastered the basics to the satisfaction of the Deputy Chief - which was my title.

[@btiller44]

Everyone should be able to do everything, volunteer or full time.

[@shyowl3453]

Such an important thing in fire or ems is staying calm, you freaking out wont help anyone including yourself, thats why when I get to help with training we try so hard to cause stress and disorient the EMT students so that going forward in their careers they will be less likely to freak out and will be able to be that "hero" the public expects them to be

[@themisspultone]

Calm, collected, focused leadership makes one heck of a difference to an inexperienced crew. 👍to that guy

[@fredburris5428]

Something to consider before you mask up, is get the line charged and hit the fire from the door with solid or straight stream. Sort of the C in SLICE if you're into that. , it takes some power out of the fire while you're masking up to move inside to protect occupants and confine and get knock down

[@LtKernelPanic]

If you want to see someone who has excellent fire ground command go watch Chief David Decker’s channel. That guy is good no matter what’s going on.

[@cerealplanet]

I watch him very frequently and yes he is very impressive with his work.

[@Nervegas]

I second this. AC Decker is an excellent example of a fireground leader. He is also the first to acknowledge what could have been done better, he never acts like he knows it all. His videos are an invaluable resource for any FO out there.

[@cerealplanet]

@@Nervegas Agreed

[@jmt8706official]

I have learned a lot from his channel.

[@BrooksnHooks]

Absolutely love your videos! I just hired on with my first department and start next week, I’ve watch basically all your videos from probationary firefighter to do’s and not do’s on scene as some mental prep. I appreciate you providing this resource for me, it’s definitely calming some nerves but I don’t think you can fully beat the nerves of getting into the action for the first time haha

[@valerija.legasov548]

Hi, this firefighter is highly trained man! Such size up is done as the best as it is possible! Such size up and leadership is crucial for commander! I a m volunteer firefighter in a small town in Czech republic, only new member in this time. Stay safe, be healthy folks! ❤❤

[@eriksand9262]

That captain, or lieutenant, basically had a full engine of trainees, wow!

[@jraw4310]

Right lol.

[@paxundpeace9970]

Don't think that something like this is an good idea.

[@jraw4310]

@@paxundpeace9970 not at all. I know all about two rookies being assigned to one officer lol.

[@bunker108]

It was fine. We trained the night before for exactly this reason. Stretched multiple times at a 4-plex...and that's exactly what we had here. Training pays off

[@kenmeinken8115]

I would assume it was their first day with this department, they obviously already had training. Likewise I assume the engineer was an experienced firefighter and had engineering training. They all did too well for it to be their first time in turnout gear.

[@evosolutionsllc.910]

Great topic! Our Captains in our small town vol. Dept. would be so sucked in on sizing up the scene in their head and radio talk they wouldn't give us a battle plan. so as a jump guy I'd visualize what I think I need to do and as we'd get closer I'd say "Hey cap. What's the game plan?" Just a simple question made scenes go waaaaaay smoother. Now your on the same page with tactics and such and the capt. can focus on other things rather than micro management. Saved time and lives.

[@bear22130]

It is not a size up. It is a report on conditions. Yes it is a great command presence. A size up is an on going mental process that starts at the beginning of everyday/Shift.

[@ltmundy1164]

Firefighter sitrep slang for complete title: Initial On Scene Size Up And Safety Assessment.

[@Micsmit_45]

Maybe someone can explain this to me, but why exactly is the officer in charge of the scene masked up inside the building? In Germany, the officer in charge is the least involved physically. They take a step back, and constantly assess the scene from the outside so that they can call the shots. Doesn't really make sense to me that he's inside.

[@LtKernelPanic]

In the US typically the first officer on scene, in this case on Engine 5, establishes command and maintains it until a battalion or other chief arrives and takes command.

[@dipeptidase2774]

Probably because of the different Organisation. Idk about germany but in europe overall there are less but bigger fire stations so you automatically have more men to work with. As you see in the video, when he went in, there was him one engineer and two other guys so they needed everyone. If you only got 3 people to work with, you don‘t want your most experienced guy standing outside and watching while the two other guys go in. I‘m guessing that when other engines arrive, an officer that stays outside takes charge

[@paranoiddude8240]

If I had to guess, it's SOP in that department (as in many others) that the first arriving officer establish command. Someone has to be in charge. As to why he went to work instead of staying put? Well. I can't speak for him so this is my take and what I'd be thinking. The Battalion Chief is moments away, and his crew is green. There is really only his crew on (for fire attack) at the time he made the decision to get to work and he knows his guys will need some guidance as this is likely their first real fire. Also, at no point is he command AND interior. If you listen, you can hear the BC arrive while he's getting masked up (3:43 about). The BC takes command from the officer, taking over those duties. It was about 30secs between the Ladder signing on scene and the BC signing arrival. It wouldn't be worth transferring command to the Ladder Officer and then to the BC when the BC was probably following the Ladder in by a 1/4 mile. That also isn't taking into account that he may outrank or hold seniority over the Ladder officer. He may have more experience and be better choice for command until transferred to the BC This officer did what many fire officers do in the states. This is bread and butter for many departments and there is nothing unsafe or wrong about it as it was done in this video. Just because it doesn't jive all pretty like with your training or methods you've been taught doesn't mean its wrong. I've had to explain that to a few new officers over the last 10+ years.

[@johnhill4964]

@@LtKernelPanic That's true, but until he relinquishes that command he stays outside, at least that was my dept's operations protocol. Might be different elsewhere.

[@Micsmit_45]

@all thanks for the input. The lack of man power so to say is something I hadn't considered. In Europe or at least in Germany, our trucks usually hold between six and nine FFs. The officer, the engineer, the attack team, the water team, the hose team and the officers assistant. The latter two get left out on the 6 seater trucks.this way you always have a dedicated attack team and a dedicated water team. Personally I'd say the way we do it is safer but that's easy to say when you have more overall manpower (fun fact, Germany has just about as many firefighters as the US does)

[@Simon_Michael2002]

This is my city abq the firefighters here are amazing and have to deal with a lot I appreciate them all !

[@romeotangocharlie_7841]

I’m really going to miss this part of the job, best job in the world.

[@dangitdad1719]

Going 3d upon entry and a 5 second knock down! Very impressive!

[@juliolaguna9475]

Great size up by the officer, excellent job by the crew!

[@mightymystery9204]

I had commented in another video, where the opposite happened, that the use of the Incident Command system is absolutely beneficial. This abbreviated vocal assessment, assignment, and acceptance announcement formalizes what is, or ought to be, policy for every department: first in has command! Fire being the dynamic and treacherous creature that it is, time is always critical, and decisiveness creates efficient use of time. Incoming units can quit speculating and rotate their minds to focus on the steps to support the stated approach. Company commander's refresher question of whether anyone was inside was a natural question, but doubly critical here, because, in such a situation, it is possible that someone may have hone back inside, or someone assumed to be gone may be realized as present. The belongings near the entry point divulge that someone had been salvaging, and in a rental situation like that, humans on a budget, uninsured, may risk trying to save belongings after first safely escaping. Those who are outside may see the car of someone who was supposedly at work, for example, thus implying the possible presence of someone initially thought to be safe. We all know that rescue and attack are simultaneous, where resources allow, and here, quite pleasingly, resources are ample. This commander clarified that a sense of urgency means clear-headed attentiveness and purposeful activity, not excited frantic rushing. He set the tone by his tone, allaying his new crew's nervousness. Above all else, that is essential to maintaining order and using energy to solve the situation, not to fret about it. It demonstrates what I like to call the difference between good performance and being a performer: put aside emotion and "go to science", solving the problem in steps, as opposed to being dramatic just to appear interested. Professionalism is not like they do it in the movies. It is firm and steady. It keeps focus, and stays consistent, and makes informed adjustments until completion. That was indeed an outstanding example.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

How I've not found you until now is a mystery, but I love your stuff, I had trainers like your videos when I was on my VFD, and knowing the best ways to do simple things was amazing to be taught in sessions.

[@chrisdempsey2379]

1:08 I just spat coke EVERYWHERE LMAO, love Fire Department Chronicles.

[@ffrob2001]

Check out some of the Stockton size up videos. They are awesome, remain calm and give amazing on scene report

[@GabrielHernandez-ih1uy]

This was great! I’m going to share this with my department as another great reference when arriving on scene! 👍🏽

[@zirfrench]

Just wanted to say I love your videos and honestly they helped me a lot to get through the process. I’m proud to say I have accepted a job offer to a mid sized department!!! I couldn’t have done it without your videos and Reddit lol. Hopefully academy won’t be too bad! Cardio is bad but I’m working on it before academy!

[@mike_pertz]

That is awesome! Congratulations!

[@cricketking_zmob1327]

God bless all of our wonderful first responders!! As well as the first, first responders.. dispatch! Yall are loved and appreciated! You're all always in my heart, thoughts and prayers!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏

[@terrygirard3744]

Very good. Only thing missing is a 360 of the building and coordinated ventilation before making entry.

[@bunker108]

What ventilation? It was already venting. I'll take the hit on the 360.

[@terrygirard3744]

@@bunker108 positive pressure to remove smoke, heat and fire gasses. I'm in Canada, maybe we do things differently up here. Although, I did do my 1001 in Texas 20 years ago..

[@terrygirard3744]

Ppv also increases survivability. This is a contents fire at this point, (black smoke as opposed to brown) get ppv going for 30-45 seconds before making entry ensuring a good flow path,( increased smoke,.flames, heat, gasses at vent exit point) then make entry. Still fine to hit it from outside before making entry as long as you don't hit it from vent exit point.

[@michaelalcocer6778]

@@terrygirard3744 when they made entry the room was flashing over. You could see the smoke at low door level sucking inside and the higher stuff rapidly building in pressure with flame rolling out hard. Waiting even a bit longer would have been bad much less waiting while blowing ppv into it. Now that being said after the FF put that initial hit on it at the door I would have kicked the fan on to help clear that steam and made the push to the seat. But in this situation they didn't have time to wait and the fan wasn't there yet.

[@terrygirard3744]

@@michaelalcocer6778 darken fire down from doorway. Reset fire clock, ppv. Make entry. But so easy to say sitting here on my couch!!🤣

[@normalgermanguy7976]

Going in with his Jump Guys .... this shows he is not a boss BUT A TRUE LEADER !!!

[@sidfernandez9224]

Calm breeds calm. Great job.

[@elmerfudd7674]

We don't give dispatch any information cause our closest mutual aid is 60 miles away. We are alone. Must be nice to have so much help so close by.

[@Sammydnh]

To the fireighter first day on the job, if you see this. You sir are going to make an amazing firefighter! Absolute champ.

[@bunker108]

Both FFs were less than 24hrs into their first 48!

[@mightymystery9204]

This is my second time watching this, and I noticed something I missed, last time: the first hose spray was toward the ceiling, a move that British Fire Service uses to disperse and cool fuel-rich smoke, to prevent backdraft. In this case, because the open door had helped to vent and prevent accumulation, that was not so great a risk. It still is interesting that this was the first move, especially when this was the firefighter's first shift.

[@notmyname3883]

flashover. Not backdraft.

[@toddianuzzi9296]

He hit the fire which was less than a foot away

[@jamesbeecher4431]

Hey Mike, I agree the Cap of E5 did good but I think he made a mistake or two. - he took command after size-up and then went inside. - He has 2 probies with him on the line. He was where he needed to be, with the two probies. So he should have passed command. And I would argue that in a Carrer department with 4 man engine crews having 2 probies on one shift is not a good idea. They should have tried switching a schedule or 2 around so there would be a senior man in the back with A probie. since he took command, his orders to 5 truck was verging on endorsing freelancing by the truck. I watched the full video after your analysis. Cap 5 said, "Go upstairs or fallow us, it doesn't mater to me..." And for having command, I heard no orders for the 2nd due engine. I know some of it is probably SOG, like supply the first in. But does he want them to pull a line to 2nd division or back them up on the first, or go to the adjoining first floor unit to check for spread? . . now I know these are nitty gritty observations and they did a great job on a quick knockdown, but just a couple of things to look at.

[@bunker108]

Battalion 2 arrived and took command before we went in. But we don't pass command until a chief arrives and I've held command from inside many times. We were going in for attack. I let my ladder captain assess what was needed and get it done. We didn't need forcible entry is it basically came down to where the ladder will start their search. He said he's coming with me...then shifted gears when the report of a lady on division 2 came in. E5 driver hand jacked his own supply and 2nd due was assigned to pull a backup line. But all great observations and that's exactly why these videos are getting posted. Just being able to share, watch, talk and learn from these events is a great opportunity.

[@michaelalcocer6778]

@@bunker108 if much coordination isn't needed between the first few units then what is gained by establishing command? With B2 arriving very shortly I would have passed personally. We typically have the BC take command even if they are 5 min behind the first unit. Otherwise second engine will take it unless there is a need to operate outside our standard ops for a first alarm. In teaching command classes I establish my threshold for taking command as follows. Where are my talents most needed. Working with my crew (quick attack) or working on the radio to get more resources or better organization of the scene (command). Ultimately it didn't matter much since B2 was right there but that's kind of my point.

[@bunker108]

@@michaelalcocer6778 nobody not on scene can assume command. All I'm doing is declaring a strategy and setting the table. I have been an officer for 5 years on some busy trucks and have have always held command until a chief arrives. When I first got in we used to pass command but got away from it because passing command two or three times just isn't necessary here and it became confusing and problematic. We are trained and expected to take command as a first arriving officer, make some initial assignments and be able to hold it until a chief arrives.

[@michaelalcocer6778]

@@bunker108 I get if that's your SOP and am not talking about someone taking command who is not there. What I'm referring to is that command doesn't need to be established if the first couple units will be doing standard ops or taking appropriate action as was the case here. If you wanted to get very technical you never actually passed command to B2 when they arrived. He just took it and never asked if you had any relevant information, no face to face, etc. This lack of command transfer is sighted in numerous NIOSH reports as being a contributing factor. Further you mentioned in other posts that you have taken command many times while inside the structure and that's an even bigger no no. You can't truly have command while being task saturated. First due should be freed up to solely focus on setting up fire attack or rescue. Ultimately my point was that first due establishing command made little to no difference with B2 arriving within that time frame and everyone taking appropriate action until then. You can still declare your intended strategy and setup without command. My size up would have been the same but exchange the word command with quick attack. Just a critique with the intent that everyone goes home.

[@bunker108]

@@michaelalcocer6778 I see what you are saying it's just the way we run fire scenes. And you are right. I didn't pass command, B2 assumed it. Normally if several assignments are made the BC will repeat back assignments and ask for a can. It's a little different responding out of a house with a chief. But we only have 4 BCs covering 180sq miles so sometimes first arriving units have to hold it for awhile, even while inside, before a chief gets there. Your points are valid but heads would explode around here.

[@Rkazaboss]

Awesome job We have been working on IC in FF2 this last month. Loved the size up, checked all boxes

[@coloradomountainman8659]

We were taught to go in with a fog pattern which does a much better job of knocking down the flames and dissipating heat. Here they used a straight stream.

[@Pfromm007]

It's not just that we need more firefighters, we need to support and take care of those we already have.

[@glenns.8277]

Excellent dispatch and IA. That's how Burque does it yo!

[@jimrossi7708]

Can someone explain to a civilian like myself the difference between offensive and defensive, is defensive like trying to save a structure ?

[@LauRoot892]

Awful 😢

[@MacDaniboi]

When the flames reached the door and were right in his face and he just walks right in spraying water on the fire, that was courageous.

[@markbakovic4978]

That a great Captain he took total charge of the the fire company a great plan.

[@claycuthrell]

That company officer is what you call a leader he wasn't micromanaging his guys he said what he wanted and was concise on how he wanted his attack to go but in turn also let his guys do there jobs he trusted his crew and did a banging attack!

[@maxhouseman3129]

Good job! Interesting tactics and so fast! Greets from a firefighter from Germany.

[@iknow47mp]

Awesome size up; the seat belt would be nice to add to the leadership. Do as I do

[@axel5111]

Yeah, the LT. did respond under the origional video that he should've done that and that it was included in the AAR.

[@Real_Mick3y6]

Nice pfp

[@justsomedude2603]

I wish I worked in that Brigade with that initial turnout. My Brigade would have a 2 pump attandance to something like that with 8-10 bodies. 2 gaffers, 1 driver operating the pump and the other setting up the BA board brings the manpower down to 4-6. If you make pumps you're talking at least 20 minutes before support arrives. We sometimes struggle to effect a ladder rescue while sending in a BA team thanks to the personnel cuts.

[@puo2123]

Amazing job. Huge respect!

[@TheJberrie]

It’s been great to witness the evolution of your channel, Mike. Always top-notch content with thoughtful insights. Keeps me inspired to continue applying with the hopes of getting on full time. Much gratitude from Toronto.

[@BlankPicketSign]

Fire Fighters are some of the most amazing people ever!

[@LauRoot892]

Absolutely 😣

[@reignrelic]

I start this May 31 22 with Orange County Fire Department. I’m glad to see and learn from your videos. God Bless

[@mike_pertz]

Congratulations and good luck!

[@firecaptaintom1977]

Paint a picture for incoming companies. I always held off on crew directions until on scene. You don't jnow what you have and need til you're there. Calm, clear communication from on scene companies AND dispatchers is critical.