Even though the Chief wasn't wearing his PPE, I'm betting he was the most qualified guy to be on that handline. Either that or they all took a vote to see who got the knob and he won.
The chief in this one isn’t much of an example to follow that’s for sure; hopefully this isn’t standard practice for him or his department? I wouldn’t be surprised that he isn’t even aware that this video is on youtube? So beware out there you never know when you’re being videoed and when you might make the news or internet, this could be you next time? We discovered about a year ago we had a "stalker" who was following our station and video recording our response and putting the videos on the net we had no idea? We didn’t have anything to be embarrassed about in the videos however I always tell my guys watch what you say, watch what you do you never know who's watching or worse video recording everything you do !!
Wow... did the Chief see the video camera and want to be the star on the 6pm news?
Seriously... that's nuts.
Good to see the rank-and-file FF wearing their full PPE... but no co-ordinated plan of attack?
Total freelance scene. I am worried to see how they would look at a structure fire.
I'm operating on the same assumption as everyone else, that the guy in the white helmet is the chief. But is it possible he's just a guy in a white helmet? Also, it's OK to approach the vehicle without a hand line. (Their might actually be someone inside the vehicle.)
I'm only used to seeing chiefs wearing a white helmet.
Don't HAVE to have a handline but SCBA might be warranted.
If you DO bring a handline, always good to hang the f**k onto it. (ThereTheir might actually be someone inside the vehicle.)
Looks like a bunch of comedians out there. This video must be right out of a John Wayne movie, "How to kill firefighters through lack of training or leadership." No PPE, breaking out window, flying hose, to mention 3 problems.