I spent the day down in Chicago and took some video with a new camera. I decided to just experiment around and put a movie together with Windows Media Player. Its been awhile so this is really just a practice run for future videos.
Sorry its so shaky in parts but I was using the Canon Powershot, which really is just designed for taking pictures. It can take video but since it is very small, it is hard to hold very steady and magnifies any movement.
Duration : 0:3:49
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April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
@JLJ061 Actually it …
@JLJ061 Actually it is electronic. Chicago does not use any real Q’s.
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Glad Engine 98 has …
Glad Engine 98 has a real Q and not one of those crappy electronic pieces of junk!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
my dad just got …
my dad just got promoted to LT in DesPlaines!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
yes. Crimson body …
yes. Crimson body on a Spartan Gladiator. CFD Just ordered 30 more on top of what they have and their existing order.
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Nice music
Nice music
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
hey, great video. …
hey, great video. thank you for doing that and sharing it! keep it up, please
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
It does has …
It does has traditional significance. I believe it has to do with a past fire commissioner or chief and his association with boating
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
i like the …
i like the blackdraft music fits this vid really good
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Fire Commissioner …
Fire Commissioner Albert Goodrich, had a nautical background and decided that all fire apparatus in the City of Chicago should feature at least one red light on the left side of the vehicle and a green light on the right, a lighting scheme that is still in place today.
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Nice station and …
Nice station and very nice Engine. Is it built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis?
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Why does Chicago …
Why does Chicago have green lighs? Is it a tradition or something? Anyway It looks cool.
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
You make some …
You make some awesome videos! I loved the other one! It looks like you just posted it up too which led me to this one! Keep them coming, I enjoy watching Chicago!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
I didn’t realize …
I didn’t realize Engine 98 is one of the high pressure pumpers. Very cool!!!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
I like it..the …
I like it..the music goes along just well with it..very good presentation
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Thanks dude!
Thanks dude!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Thats really good! …
Thats really good! Even a lot of smaller cities like the one I live in, which has a population of 100,000 people, take about 2 years.
Good luck! I hope it works out for you! FDNY is a great department too!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Wow, that’s a …
Wow, that’s a lifetime!
I am going to be able to get onto FDNY in about a year after applying! If you do FDNY EMS first, you get put on a separate list from the normal candidates, there fore you get called within 1 year!!!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
JohnR177, I am not …
JohnR177, I am not for sure, but I talked to one of the guys in this video while I was down there and he said it took 9 years for him to get on. I didnt go into detail about the process.
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
vary good video. …
vary good video. keep them comming.
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
“Show Me Your …
“Show Me Your Firetruck” from the soundtrack of Backdraft (1991). The song is very similar to “Fighting 17th” (a little more formal version) also from the soundtrack. A great song by Bruce Hornsby is also on this CD — “The Show Goes On.”
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
whats the song?
whats the song?
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
How long does it …
How long does it take to get onto the Chicago Fire Department after taking the test?
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Awesome video!
Awesome video!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
I agree KCKFD6. I …
I agree KCKFD6. I am looking at some other C3 diamond plate’s now as they detail is very well done.
April 29th, 2010 at 3:37 am
i still think its a …
i still think its a great tradition, but the green light just doesnt work as well when its on an led light bar