What's INSIDE a $150,000 Fire Police Truck

Today we get a look at a $150,000 Fire Police Truck from Bloomsburg Fire Department! Traffic 39 is a Ford F550 and has a large traffic board on the back of this truck to help with traffic commands. This traffic control truck greatly provides for the Bloomsburg, PA community and surrounding areas! If you want to learn more about Bloomsburg Fire Department, please visit them at bloomsburgfd.org/
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[@outhouse9451]

Here in Wisconsin we just shut it down as needed😂🤙

[@flatbedtruckerd5103]

Same in Tennessee

[@coyleatkinson]

i am a member of my vol fd fire police squad, i direct traffic, establish a traffic control zone around my fellow firefighters and fire equipment around the accident/fire/ ems scene. my department is located outside of buffalo, ny, i use my pov, and we do not have a special fire police vehicle

[@schmegle1]

What a hero

[@thatonenigeriansformula]

Did you respond to the big shooting in buffalo

[@3ormore887]

Such an interesting concept. "Fire-Police" isn't a thing on the west coast. Nice quality equipment (love Motorola comms, Kenwood is an ok runner-up).

[@cat740dt]

a lot of the times, fire police just get in the way or do nothing on scene but they can be helpful on roads with heavy traffic

[@3ormore887]

@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 Cal Fire has fire-police whose primary job is scene control...? no. I think you're conflating this with normal fire-related law enforcement. Cal Fire is a fire department.

[@3ormore887]

@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 I'm only replying to this message for posterity. You are very wrong. The only thing correct in your message is they have arson investigators who are sworn peace officers... just like most departments. We don't have fire police as described in this video. This responsibility is picked up by the local police or sheriff department.

[@NateFCO]

Down south we just have pd roll out if needed

[@lzh4950]

In my country our fire/rescue department/brigade also enforce safety-related building codes e.g. whether emergency exits are blocked by conducting building inspections/audits

[@MrFreya380]

In Switzerland most Fire Departments habe their own Traffic Squad. Because every First Responder has the Authority to direct Traffic.

[@xdcuff]

Mike makes some awesome videos, glad I found this channel.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Glad you found us!

[@MrMars5893]

You know, I really just have to laugh at the negativity from some who are clearly members of the same service. Really folks? Learn a bit about something you don't understand before passing incorrect judgements, eh? Thanks HND for the great video, Keep up the great work.

[@daniels.5019]

Kinda funny bc the FD has the authority to shut down roads as well lol

[@luke7522]

That authority is fairly limited in the state of Pennsylvania. Which is why they have the Fire Police.

[@christophercoburn1646]

Clover SC has speed bumps on 2 of the engines. They are very reliable

[@Sucknutz_]

Clover should be more concerned about having reliable hydrants lol

[@FreeZ3KiLLzTV]

That's awesome, totally addicted to these videos. Amazing quality and work put into them! Keep it up :)

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Awesome thank you. You are appreciated!!

[@HenryProductionsYT]

Very interesting! I’m not from Pennsylvania I’m from Oklahoma so it’s interesting to see the differences between my area and Pennsylvania! Like my area doesn’t have fire police and our trucks mostly have red and blue lights! Love it Mike! Keep up the great work!

[@staciedziedzic8706]

Hi it’s Stacie! Wow! This is amazing! I really like this video! These guys work so hard to protect us and I’m impressed! Amazing!

[@sj59801]

We are an all volunteer dept with 17 members covering 2 stations. I'd like to see more station cribs in rural PA. Places that don't have the giant budgets and are really in need of volunteers. How do they do awesome with only a small budget.

[@roomdog40]

Missouri DOT uses those giant rear boards on thier traffic control vehicles. They work excellent on crash scenes.

[@somewhereabanana6536]

Every state DOT has those

[@YukariAkiyama]

(For those who are out of the know, DOT means Department Of Transportation)

[@organbleed]

looks more like a squad truck, or a hazmat. anyways good find, and good video

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thank you

[@Scoobz187]

No guns, tasers or batons? I am disappointed. Not the ´murica i expected! lol Nah, just making fun. Nice video, nice truck. Peace.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

🤣👍🏻

[@T4unit]

I'm a Volunteer Fire police officer in Pa we are always looking for more people to volunteer its really just retired guys I'm the only young guy in the fire company I'm with. its hard to get people to want to go out and direct traffic for an hour or 2.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Best of luck and hope this video can help

[@T4unit]

@@HeroesNextDoor thanks

[@ATVmaniac50]

I’m in the same boat, I’m 22, other than me the second youngest is in his mid 30s and the rest are 45+

[@T4unit]

@@ATVmaniac50 yea I’m 32 I’ve been a Firepolice since I was 18. Been around the guys Since I was 10 my dad was the Firepolice chief for 15 years

[@ATVmaniac50]

@@T4unit my dads the FP captain so sounds like we have the same story 😂 nice to meet you

[@emilydrake7751]

In your next episode go to Worcester Township PA for a tour of the volunteer Fire Department

[@nickhogan5712]

if a station that your reviewing has to go for a call do you just sit around and wait or go home

[@iamReddington]

I'd be curious too, lol

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We wait. A filming takes all day. When we go some where we like to film a station cribs and station rigs. We can always do a training day video and interviews too

[@dalebob895]

5 words Awesome. Can I have one

[@shermanhatch2716]

Colorado Springs fire department has cool rigs too!

[@samuelwatson8043]

4:12 Is that a Potato Head on top of the fridge? 😂

[@jamesnoonan2009]

Nice rig but its weird to me that some states make it to where fire department vehicles only have red lights, I live in missouri where you are made to have red and blue lights on fire department vehicles

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Every state has different rules

[@Blitz350]

This is VERY specific in PA. Pennsylvania State Police have been known to issue warnings and even citations to fire companies for anything other than a red, white, or amber light on a fire truck. Even so far as to go after places for using the red/white/blue or red/white/green combos in roto-rays and even some particularly asinine troopers claiming multi-colored tank gauge lights on a pump panel or cab were a violation of the law. The only way a fire department vehicle can have red and blues is for the company to have sworn in fire police, if not you can be arrested for impersonating a police officer. Basically red is fire, red AND blue is police. All blue is only for POV's and is a courtesy light only, they have zero force of law and garner you no special privileges.

[@richardstine3455]

James Thomas and it also depends on the Fire Company or the Departments Bylaws and SOG's on Red and Blue Lights

[@lllIllllIlllIlIl]

There is literally every single type of truck I bet you there is a ambulance,swat,fire,police vehicle lol.

[@alexanderhedglin337]

Some Swat bear cats have a water cannon so that could be considered fire, SWAT is a branch of Police so that covers those two, and they have also been used to transport patients in shootouts. So the Bearcats are probably the closest you are gonna get.

[@lllIllllIlllIlIl]

@@alexanderhedglin337 Wow so cool!

[@alexanderhedglin337]

@@lllIllllIlllIlIl i actually had a video recommended to me. It is called the Lenco X3 Firecat.

[@lllIllllIlllIlIl]

@@alexanderhedglin337 Yeah me too in my comment I was sarcastic lol?

[@scottdd2]

Still not sure why this isn't just a police vehicle, it's staffed by police, has limited police powers and controls traffic like police yet it's fire? Why not just a police marked vehicle?

[@iamReddington]

Keyword is limited police powers. Fire police are essentially half firefighter half cop. Traffic control is a HUGE part of most scenes. Don't have correct traffic control and first responder's lives could be at risk.

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

@@iamReddington still a task which can be done by either police or fire department alone, doesn't really need a thing in between with both worlds combined I guess ... I live in a village and the volunteer FD covers some of the busiest stretches of highways and they run two traffic safety trailers in order to warn and direct traffic on scene

[@iamReddington]

@@EnjoyFirefighting Firefighters don't have jurisdiction/authority to stop traffic. Cops have other things to do then be a babysitter for traffic control.

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

@@iamReddington here firefighters in each state have the law to stop traffic, and in at least one state they're also allowed to direct traffic; And it that specific state the FD runs extra blocker units to manage the traffic, they place cones, they have message boards, arrow boards, stop signals etc. And well yes actually it IS a task of the police. On urban and rural roads done primarily by the plain normal PD stations, on the highway primarily done by the highway patrol; That's what they have their cones, message boards, signal discs etc for We don't have sth similar like Fire Police at all, there's simply no need for it; Not even on highways without any speed limits, it's all done by plain normal fire department and plain normal police department, no mix of both

[@albinoguidedog]

Here in Utah we call them "incident management". It's basically the same thing. Traffic control, scene safety, road side assistance and so forth.

[@tannerprice1368]

Commented the same thing just before I seen yours, those guys help people alot

[@albinoguidedog]

@@tannerprice1368 They are beloved by all utahns for the amazing work they do.

[@markbickelhaupt4414]

Yes, Great units & personal. They are operated by Utah DOT on the Interstate Highway System. Fire Police are available on any roadway, town, county or state. The 13 original states - NY Penn, Conn, Mass, Del... have Fire Police of some form.

[@scottstewart3884]

I love how Mr. Potatoe Head keeps Sneaking into the scenes....>GRIN

[@HeroesNextDoor]

👍🏻 photo bomb every time 🤔

[@armytyler100]

wow nice truck, you earned a new sub, keep up the great work!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. We hope to bring a whole lot more great videos.

[@weavermerle]

For all the questions about fire police, there are only a small number of states in the Union that actually have fire police. It is not just a bunch of old guys as some commenters have suggested, in fact most modern standards preclude anyone not in good physical condition from being able to do the job. In my region we have many officers as young as 18. While the vehicle in this video is very well done and maybe toward the upper end of the spectrum, squads and traffic units properly outfitted to do the job in accordance with the MUTCD, Will typically cost a minimum of $100,000. Like any other public safety job it takes equipment and professionals to do the job well and do it right especially in dealing with high speed freeways, large area shut downs and evacuations. For more information you can look on Wikipedia or search Pennsylvania special Fire Police and read about the specific designation we have in our state. In our County we have a fire police task force (consisting of strike teams of five squads or traffic units like this video per strike team) to respond for large incidents or incident involving durations of several hours or longer. When a large freeway is shut down and rerouted through business districts, you can have as many as a dozen and a half or two dozen firepolice officers on a single call. Hopefully that explains a little more how it works, at least in Pennsylvania. And yes many fire police officers are also firefighters (dual role) and just volunteer where needed most.

[@mikel9567]

I'm a Traffic Control Supervisor as well as an EMT. To properly equip a vehicle to MUTCD standards isn't going to cost $100,000. The majority of the cost in this truck in the video is in the reader board which can cost $20,000. You can spend as much or as little as you want but you don't need $100,000 - unless you want a rig like this. I suggest you read part 6 of the MUTCD to educate yourself on what is actually required. Also, per the MUTCD, an 'emergency' is different than routine traffic control for construction. While every department should strive to do it like the MUTCD outlines, the reality is on an incident you don't need to follow the same rules as a road crew doing maintenance work.

[@tannerprice1368]

We have something similar in Utah, incident management they usually help people broke down or pull up and block with there truck to make sure your not hit during traffic incidents. They can go code with light and sirens as well

[@burnedmiskito1756]

You should check out volunteer departments in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I live by Virginia Beach and believe it or not they have the most volunteer ems agencies in America.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

If you can email us some contacts we would love to make that happen. Thank you for watching and we will be brining you much more

[@jamesmichaelgoodwin8727]

Very impressive and unique set-up. Super nice rig....congradularions on such a nice truck!!👍👍👍

[@cullen2106]

Stay safe And don't get caught And don't get angry And don't get arrested And put in jail or prison because of course that would not be a Good thing for you guys to do And thats The Truth of The matter of fact.

[@SkibbyDenmark]

Intro: Yell as high and fast as you can.. Or YELLASHIGHANDFASTASYOUCAN!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

😂😂😂

[@moo4boy]

I believe that the fire department in my hometown (cherry hill NJ) uses a converted school bus for their fire police, and that the fire police are volunteers, while the firefighters and ems personnel are professionals.

[@nobaddaystravel6855]

Here in Texas they just shut it down as needed too usually just the fire department who can temporarily shut down the roads. If it’s going to be an extended scene we use Tx Dept of Transportation who can shut it down longer (days, weeks, months)

[@seanlaroy4794]

Can you do a FDNY vehicle

[@HeroesNextDoor]

One day soon we hope to get invited up there. If you know anyone let us know we will get it done. Thank you for watching

[@nicksandri7014]

Should come down to our station in Danville and check out our new Pierce Mid-Mount ascendent when it gets delivered next year!

[@jberubepsyd]

Cool video, but you didn’t show the scene lights hooked up to the generator.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

You are right I did say that but as we were filming if you look closely it was raining so we did not break them out. I only showed the two generators that are used to run them. Maybe next time. Sorry but thank you for watching.

[@trooperstitch2073]

Go to nescopeck township

[@foxyccc1316]

Nice if you can't decide to be police or fire just be both.

[@SabreWolf18]

That is the most beautiful piece of apparatus and gear i have ever scene for Fire Police. Kuddos to your company!

[@williamdoyle5234]

I'm a fire police for station 27 in cochranville pa..

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thank you for your service.

[@williamdoyle5234]

Thank you.

[@michaelwerner1478]

I think its pretty cool to see how much you reapond to people commenting with questions or requests. This is becoming one of my favorite channels. Btw...can you do Toledo Fire in Ohio?

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thank you for the kind words. Send us any contacts and we will see if we can get that done

[@mndew620]

Thanks again. Love seeing the special units. Please add Fame's tech rescue trailers and some Hazmat units. 👍

[@iamReddington]

It's interesting to see some of the negativity from people who don't understand the concept of fire police and vital they are in keeping a scene secure.

[@somewhereabanana6536]

Yeah the people seeing “police” and automatically thinking they’re bad

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

well sure keeping a scene safe and warning and directing traffic is an important point, however in most places that's done either by FD or PD alone, with nothing in between being needed to make the same task?!

[@24Taroleaf224fsb]

@@EnjoyFirefighting fire police relieve the police officer so they can do accident report or get back on patrol while the fire police direct traffic around the down power lines or other problems.

[@kinghill500]

Love ❤️ it 🔥

[@themountainoutdoors4338]

Love these videos keep it up

[@dave_dave]

Hi Mitch! Another great episode. I cannot wait until you get up here to my neck of the woods. We have some nice things up here too. I think you're gonna like it. I'm still watching all of these videos, and supporting the show, brother.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thank you. Mike

[@sirensofdauphincounty4003]

Do a station crib on Newburg-Hopewell Fire Department 51

[@alanmoser]

This is pretty neat. Is this a New England specific type of thing? Honestly having all that signage to warn/stop people would have been handy in some situations I’ve been in.

[@landonshipe4300]

In pa its called fire police

[@minayher]

Look at the beauty..

[@3catfirephotography374]

nice

[@mic7265]

So your hose fairies can’t just close a road?

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Yes but not for extended times

[@chuckman231]

Great rig. Very well thought out.

[@TearsPlays]

I think any firefightershould be able to shut down roadways

[@binbin6878]

Lol I've never heard police fire before

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Not everyone has that’s why we wanted to highlight them

[@mikegaskin5542]

Fire Police are mainly a thing in New York State and Pennsylvania

[@drew2066]

@@mikegaskin5542 no I live in maine an we have them

[@Mustang6971]

@@mikegaskin5542 I think fire police is a east usa thing i’ve never seen them out west

[@jessewise4943]

That's not a truck that's a truck

[@HeroesNextDoor]

😂👍🏻

[@jessewise4943]

@@HeroesNextDoor your my favorite channel

[@RandomTrinidadian]

Fire Police?? 🤔

[@mikegaskin5542]

@Leegoldhar13 very different

[@edstevens6839]

In a arson crime, the Fire Police are the arresting agency.

[@robertjamison5868]

No, they are not. "Special Fire Police" are used for traffic control duties. Fire MARSHALLS or fire INVESTIGATORS may or may not have arrest powers for crimes, but fire police are only charged with traffic control issues.

[@MrMars5893]

@@edstevens6839 Incorrect. We do not have arrest powers.

[@edstevens6839]

@@MrMars5893 The term "Arresting Agency" in my area means the agency that is required to testify in criminal proceedings.

[@DistortionSociety]

Ive always thought fire departments should be able to shut down roads and control traffic as is, I think its dumb they need to be sworn law enforcement.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

They are sworn in

[@DistortionSociety]

@@HeroesNextDoor I know. I dont think they should have to be sworn in to be able to do those duties.

[@dmitrysiperko9713]

Are you ever interested in going to Shrewsbury to see Squadzilla that is where I volunteer at?

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Send us contacts to [e-mail] and we can try to schedule it

[@dmitrysiperko9713]

@@HeroesNextDoor [e-mail] If you want to contact the station for more info

[@xXTR4IRSOF7]

This is the most unnecessary vehicle ever.

[@williamstrausner9063]

Maybe you should take a look at the area they cover in their town, I-80 and mutual aid they GIVE to surrounding companies.

[@samrasantossamarasantos3435]

Nice,Video,👍

[@jdtractorboy1258]

Hello there! I see you mainly do PA, but maybe when the pandemic is controlled more, you should see a tour of Warrenville Illinois Fire Department. They got some older apparatuses and they just got a new engine in 2020, it would be cool to see that and take a tour! Much love for your videos!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We are headed back to Indiana in July so send us some contacts and we shall see ?

[@DominikW118]

And then Wheaton as well! ;) But Warrenville is cool as well.

[@frederickjunctionproductio9752]

I run as Fire-Police in Maryland and WOW what a beautiful rig! I use my POV as my Fire-Police vehicle. anyway Great video!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

That’s awesome! Thank you for your service!

[@frederickjunctionproductio9752]

@@HeroesNextDoor your welcome keep up the amazing videos! Be safe out there! Thank you for your service as well

[@eddiemcfadden4386]

So if its a police vehicle why have fire on it.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Because they are owned and operated by the fire companies

[@911chap03]

What's the name of this music. This is one of the best ones for walk around videos of fire and police departments. Even EMS.

[@michaellancaster6579]

My question is, why doesn't the FD have the authority to shut down a roadway for safety?

[@HeroesNextDoor]

The commonwealth gives them the authority. They are sworn public servants

[@pattytravis679]

Cool

[@Collin9637]

I find the ignorance of individuals about the necessity of Fire Police disturbing

[@charlesivory5709]

Beautiful rig! Certainly mean no disrespect but it seems like a bit much. I understand the concept but that truck is a bit overkill in my opinion. Definitely wish you guys good luck with it

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Yeah I get that. They are in a college town so they have sport events, carnivals/fairs, DUI checkpoints, and other large events and having a truck like this really helps.

[@dave_dave]

@@HeroesNextDoor These things are ALWAYS at carnivals! People who think they can handle the upside down and flipping, spinning rides, end up in the custody of the corresponding towns medics, on the stretcher with an I.V. being started.

[@Collin9637]

I think overkill is the point

[@coolskiper]

Ever done a fire station in Nebraska?

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Send us any contacts and we will try and get it scheduled

[@coolskiper]

@@HeroesNextDoor where would I send on your insta?

[@thatjokerperson7062]

only thing i could see being really important on this type of truck is a crash attenuator

[@dnknddy]

You should go to Fort Worth or Mesa AZ and do their traffic block unit

[@alphabravo424]

In Puerto Rico we had one but it got shut down due to cut downs from the government

[@16firebuff]

That is what I call weird af WHO NEEDS A 150,000 DOLLAR FIRE POLICE TRUCK?!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Many would love to have one

[@riteshnalmar8345]

what does fire police mean? what do the fire police do?

[@HeroesNextDoor]

There are a couple of threads on this check them out and see if you have questions after. We would be happy to explain more

[@andrewzuckerman9459]

What a waste of money

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Until you need it

[@AdamGajewski-n6k]

I’m a DOT

[@kennethlang5480]

That is a Amazing Truck.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

I really like the billboard

[@marbedo794]

Do you have gun

[@HeroesNextDoor]

No they do not

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

I see most of these compartments being half empty with a lot of space remaining un-used ... could as well get a more compact unit for the amount of equipment they carry along

[@BenSenneck92]

Probably a weight thing. Cones weigh more than people think.

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

@@BenSenneck92 with cones having their weight it basically is no reason to have so large other compartments, right? Could still spec a more compact, maneuverable unit if the weight of the cones are the aspect against filling up the available space in each compartment

[@sleekkillzone22]

Honestly this is the dumbest thing I’ve seen, 150k on a truck for traffic cones and directional equipment? I know why we have fire police, it’s for 80 year old volunteers to feel like they still help, but it’s stupid make the police do there job and control traffic.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Sorry you feel that way but this type of service is a big help with many different issues. They are appreciated here

[@caveaudio8138]

I'm sure it can fill a role but I wish FDs would get new ambulances instead. Service I work for bought a brand new rescue they use maybe 15 times a year meanwhile the ambulances have 300k miles lol

[@somewhereabanana6536]

CW yep same here. Just got our brand new walk-in but we’re still running 2005 E350s, 400K+ miles and counting

[@Blitz350]

He also forgot to mention the part where there is only one road of any significance in Bloomsburg (US 11) and this routinely is the first thing to respond for everything from medical assists to structure fires. But look at all the fancy gold leaf!! Oh yeah and the state police have told them they cant use those like $2k a piece speed bumps which they are so proud of on any state roadways (seriously they called every news agency that would listen when they bought them). Terrible waste of money to carry around some cones, flashlights, and vests. That traffic board is useless too since most of the people who drive in PA cant read anyway.

[@fernyfloresdrummer3568]

150k? Seriously????? I do not think this new "fire. Police" concept is a necesity... Come on!

[@sepagolf3242]

Fire police isn’t a new concept, especially in PA

[@HeroesNextDoor]

There have been fire police in PA for years. Back in the day they even carried guns. Check out the picture in the station cribs episode for Alert Fire in Downingtown

[@timmuller1567]

Nice rig and concept. I don't know any towns in my state though that have an extra $150,000 to spend on a vehicle to haul traffic cones around in. We tend to call these vehicles police cars. If an incident is so large or extended then the local or state highway dept. will bring in barricades and what not.

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

I can’t believe that you actually wrote ‘…and what not.’ Idiot!

[@glee21012]

LOL Fire Police bunch of 80-year-old plus guys putting out traffic cones.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

It’s much more than that but I see how you get that perception

[@MrMars5893]

For the most part, you're not wrong... though, we have no active members at that age. At 28, I am our youngest Fire Police Officer and, HND are correct. Our role is so much more than "Putting out traffic cones."

[@glee21012]

@@MrMars5893 Anecdotal, I was 27 years as a volunteer, all our fire police are 60+. They basically direct traffic, do what the cops do. That doesn't justify the cost of that vehicle, all they need is a commercial pickup or SUV. So I am not wrong, I a former fire commissioner also, so shut up while you are ahead.

[@MrMars5893]

Oh. Excuse me! Didn’t realize I was talking to former brass. Where’d you get your people skills? Shut up while I’m ahead? Really? Alright, bud. I’ll take the high ground. Peace, my friend, stay safe.

[@glee21012]

@@MrMars5893 Yeah go back to your six-figure fire police vehicle that holds traffic cones and ANSI vests. Waste of money, but you take the high ground with all that cash being wasted.

[@ffjsb]

What a waste of money. Most state and county road depts. have that stuff already.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Yes but for those who don’t this is a very useful service and tool

[@MrMars5893]

True. But... They are not emergency response. We are.

[@ffjsb]

@@HeroesNextDoor Been in fire/EMS for over thirty five years and never needed an emergency vehicle loaded with cones... We have actual cops to shut down a road if we need to.

[@ffjsb]

@@MrMars5893 That's what real cops are for.

[@MrMars5893]

Alright bud. I’m not gonna argue, peace.

[@bryanloh7355]

is it the same as fire marshal?

[@HeroesNextDoor]

No that is entirely different service even still

[@gunnyzimm4983]

In Virginia and with a Volunteer Fire Department, I don't understand the Fire Police unit. Are the Law Enforcement assigned to that station? All of our Law Enforcement is provided by the county or state. Traffic control at MVA's is done by our Firefighters or if needed VDOT. We do have Fire Marshals in the county Public Safety Department or VSP (Virginia State Police.) If you could maybe do a more detailed visit with one the Fire Police units explaining what and who they are, that would great. I enjoy all of your videos and hard work. Thanks and be safe.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We can definitely do that at some point! Fire police here are event traffic control and emergency safety traffic control during an incident. It is to take the duties off of the police so they do not have to worry about it

[@jessewise4943]

@heroes next door can you pin my comments

[@glee21012]

150K for that? I could buy a house for that much. What a waste of money.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Vehicles are not cheap.

[@ronstrulic4388]

It must be nice to have a budget to waste on the Fire Police. Not sure hauling flares, vests and light wands justifies a 150k vehicle. Sorry but and old police car or your POV is all they need. That is a waste of a nice rescue.

[@thechronicphilosopher6166]

Fire Police should be the new term to replace arson investigators

[@schmegle1]

I’d be a really pissed off taxpayer if my city dept spent that much on a fire police vehicle…

[@HeroesNextDoor]

How much more would you be pissed off if your family member working for a EMS or fire services was struck and killed because there was no scene security to stop traffic while they worked to save someone else? It’s a small price to make sure our brothers and sisters are more likely to come home at the end of shift