Responding to the Bloor Subway for a water flow alarm.
A 9.5 minute response, cleared by first-in trucks about 1km from the call.
Many obstacles faced by the driver, inc. a car shooting out fom behind a bus, a large truck getting in the way, an old man crossing the road, and a narrow bridge.
Just another tough day behind the wheel of a Toronto Fire apparatus.
Duration : 0:9:31
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May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
@46fd04 My bad man. …
@46fd04 My bad man. I should know by now not to comment when I’m already angry about other things. It was a great video, his comments were just a little annoying, but I overreacted. Thanks for posting vids dude.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
@DTMRM8 Hopefully …
@DTMRM8 Hopefully you don’t live in Owen Sound either LOL
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
@DTMRM8 You know …
@DTMRM8 You know where all that good commentary got him? He is a City Councillor, and soon to me Mayor in Oct. 2010. That’s where it got him!
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
I think you drove …
I think you drove fine as an EMT who drives and ambulance i think you driving was good that truck should of got out of the way, but good job.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Maybe its time for …
Maybe its time for Toronto to go against convention and open more firehalls to cut response time down, so the trucks don’t need to make such reckless runs!
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Wow…scary but …
Wow…scary but exciting!!!!
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
@46fd04 And lastly, …
@46fd04 And lastly, yes I would call you those same names to your face. Then I would cite you. Putz.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
@46fd04 As the …
@46fd04 As the operator you have an enormous responsibility. Get there on time – WITHOUT causing harm. It’s tough. That’s why is scares out of me watching these young volunteers tear down the highway thinking that siren keeps them immune from damage, injury, or death. Without a doubt one of the most dangerous parts of the job, is actually getting there. Keep that in mind the next time you nearly get your truck airborne.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
@46fd04 And if the …
@46fd04 And if the next to you is disturbing you by talking too much, or sending out gestures which will need to be edited (exceptionally unprofessional by the way) then don’t be afraid to tell him to clear the intersections and keep the commentary to a minimum.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
@46fd04 I operated …
@46fd04 I operated an emergency vehicle professionally for almost ten years. I have also investigated multiple accidents involving EVs MOST of which stemmed from the operator getting ‘too caught up in the response’. It’s a common thing, so don’t feel so bad. Just always remember to stay calm, focused and professional.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
@train672 The …
@train672 The verbal commentary was supplied by a firefighter on the back of the truck, not me.
I drove for many years, NO collisions while driving, just when I was parked at a scene. A lady drove into the back of my truck while parked at a call. In Toronto, you have to drive aggressively to get people out of the way and arrive at an emergency in a timely manner. It may appear unsafe to you, but I can guarantee you I would never drive in a manner that would jeopardize me or my crew.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Very unsafe driving …
Very unsafe driving. You keep saying ‘that was close’ . Perhaps you need to think about YOUR driving >
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
R U a professional …
R U a professional firefighter? Have u ever driven an emergency response vehicle? This call came in as a Fire Alarm and Smoke in the subway station. Until cleared by Command, I will drive as quickly & safely as possible to get there ASAP. Unfortunately, the boys weren’t quick enough yesterday. 3 serious fires in 12 hours resulted in 2 deaths, 2 more on life support. Also, don’t call me names, or you’ll be blocked from further comments. I’m sure u wouldn’t call me these names in person.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Note to the driver: …
Note to the driver: 90 kph on that street??!!?? You dope. You jeopardized your crew and the public for a freaking water flow alarm? One you knew you would be cleared on anyway? Grow the up. This is real life and you’re not on Engine 51. Putz.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
That was pretty …
That was pretty cool
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Price of gas 62.9
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Price of gas 62.9
Oh, the old days…
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
get the …
get the outa the way of the big loud obviously in a hurry fire truck u dumb as toronto drivers!!!! if theres a firetruck slamming through the intersectioin, thats a cue to get the outa the way lol stupid!! {firemen r the shit}
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
No, not that I am …
No, not that I am aware of. Been on the job 20 years, never seen them, Still don’t use them either.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Did the old ” …
Did the old ” Toronto Fire Dept. have tillers?…..i hope Toronto Fire Services have tillers! =(
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
The in video …
The in video commentary is the best!!
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
It’s definitely …
It’s definitely interesting.. first time I did a ride-along code3 I was shaking like crazy, been ok ever since.
Stay safe out there Toronto Fire.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
AWSOME TO THE VERY …
AWSOME TO THE VERY END ! ! !
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Ha. I love the …
Ha. I love the part when he says, and he gives him a hand gesture that we won’t repeat on screen.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
This is incredible …
This is incredible footage of just one of the dangers these heros face everyday. These guys are heros i consider them much more of heros than i do military men and women who willingly invade other’s countries.
May 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
wow dose ne1 kno …
wow dose ne1 kno how to pull to the side? there jus like ow fire truck lets get infront of it,