It’s nice seeing the little pictures of the people that are talking over the radio it’s a great touch. For someone who’s visual type of person like myself it would be nice to see when there talking on the radio to see who’s talking.

Eric is the man! Keeping up with all these updates with smooth editing is no easy task.

@chase9839

6 ай бұрын

I want to become a SMFR Firefighter when I'm Older

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Jackson-vz5ni

6 ай бұрын

@@chase9839same

It is always amazing to me how clear and coherent you manage to make these mini documentaries. The quality of audio, especially radio comms, and the sync of that audio to lightly annotated video footage is honestly better than a lot of attention grabbing TV shows for the purpose of understanding firefighting and what it is we do. And, as I often say on your videos, it's really cool to see how different countries do things as there are a lot of similarities, but also a lot of differences. My biggest example in this is always the Alpha/Bravo/Charlie/Delta system that my city learned from you and implemented a while ago because it is SO MUCH better than the North/West/South/East system we used before. It's a tiny thing that nobody had ever given a second thought about, but seeing it been done differently we did think about it - and obviously it's much easier to orient yourself towards a street everybody can see rather than cardinal directions you have to either know by heart or look up on a map.

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this feedback. It's great to know the A/B/C/D building labeling has helped your operations there.

@zachbartlett683

8 күн бұрын

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO You're videos are awesome. I have watched your channel for a while now. I do have a few family members that served as Firefighters in both Worcester, MA & Warwick, RI. I did have a question for you. I was wondering if you mention all the patches you have gotten or just pick some? The reason I ask is because I sent you about 5 patches a few years ago from Rhode Island & Massachusetts & I haven't found the video with them in the patch shootouts. If you don't do all of them, no problem I completely understand. I was just wondering. If you did them could you point me to what video you did them in. If you didn't do them. Absolutely no problem. Just so you know the patches I sent you were from: Cranston, RI Fire , East Greenwich, RI, Fire, Greenwood Vol Fire Co, Qounset Air National Guard Base Crash Rescue, Hope Valley, RI EMS, Westwood, MA Fire & Boston, MA Fire. Thanks for your time.

One thing that we do in Scotland that I really like is that every engine or car that arrives switches off their blues so that only the engine or car that's the IC point has the blues flashing. Calms the scene down, makes finding the boss easy and improves visibility (obviously all the engines have scene lighting, I'm just talking about the emergency response lights)

That aircraft simulator is awesome! It puts my heart at ease knowing that I live in South Metros territory.

Awesome video. One of the better ones I have seen regarding incident command. That first in captain was terrific especially considering the time of day this incident occurred!

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, with the first due Engine's 2-block drive and time of day, there wasn't much time to react.

loved watching this video on stream. Can't wait for the next video! I work at an airport now and we've had a few dangerous situations ourself. One thing's for sure, anything and everything on the airport can and will kill if not respected.

Great work you guys and God bless you for your service

Love the “Rapid Strap” Eric. Strong work as usual for SMFR PIO.

Thank you Eric - Great job!

Gosh dang, that was going pretty good by the time the batt chief got there. Excellent work all. Shoutout to your dispatchers as well!

This was the coolest structure fire scene I have scene in all the videos really great filming and editing by Eric I hope everyone in Littleton is ok 👍

Greatly Appreciate Eric Work

Great communication on all levels. TEAM!

Thanks for sharing ❤

Amazing video! Thank you!

Great work, love these videos and the level of detail you put in them Eric, I hope other services take note. Greetings from England 👍

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated. Thank you for watching!

I love yalls cads system. And dispatchers . Very professional 👏. The First engine. Did a great job with his scene size up coming in very calm clear professional. Went ahead and struck a 2nd alarm know it would take time for back up to get there. Great Job 👍 👌🚒🚒🚒🚑🚑🚑🚑🚔🚔🚓🚓

@TomManning-cs4el

6 ай бұрын

The chiefs did it not engine

@Amaranth43

6 ай бұрын

@@TomManning-cs4el Engine 11 did the 2nd alarm even before they did a size up with dispatch.

@TomManning-cs4el

6 ай бұрын

@@Amaranth43 ur lying

@schoolbus6028

6 ай бұрын

@@TomManning-cs4el 1:08 : "dispatch, engine 11 We got a working fire, go ahead and start a second alarm."

@buckiesilas5284

4 ай бұрын

​Amanda you are RIGHT eng.11 I think it was call on scene fires did a size up real fast called 2nd Alam. Good job Amanda

thank you eric

Perfekt work👍 Greetings from Germany

Excellent video, great job. Great communications by both the crews AND the dispatchers.

Glad to see you back on KZread

Great job, superb coverage Thanks , Larry from Ottawa Canada

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great work fellas!🔥💪🏽

This was soooo cool to watch all the action going on and thanks for sharing Eric 😀

Stay safe out there. Great footage

Great video

Best fire scene video ever. Great job!!

Great job guys

Great graphics Eric

Radio coms so on point. Your dispatch is really good and that IC is working that radio, not letting it work him.

Great parking and hose line discipline for the first-in units to keep access open for the later units. Also impressive response from police to manage traffic all around the fire.

Another fantastic video, always interesting how SMFR handles incidents like this, everyone’s communication is calm and clear. Keep it up and keep safe 🫶🏻

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The Cupola cam has been my favorite for years. Weird to see a fire on it.

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

It's always been a favorite of mine, too. It was pretty shocking to see that much fire downtown after I woke up. - Eric

Great information great video

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

I was actually up the night of the 2nd alarm (I live in Chicago) and was listening to all of the radio traffic on PulsePoint. Great work by everyone.

Fantastic communication by the crews.

Great work Eric !! Why no deck guns or blitzs fires set up make more sense if worried about collapse happening .

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Engine 11 utilized their deck gun and firefighters operated outside of the collapse zone.

Good to see those old Reserve Units proving that they're still more than able to perform when called upon!

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

We are fortunate to have incredible emergency vehicle technicians who keep the fleet in tip top shape!

Nice video. One question, what the hell is burning so fearlessly in an unoccupied building?

@Allison-ti5vv

6 ай бұрын

Those buildings are older

@armadillerff

6 ай бұрын

The building is under construction/renovation and you can see it has the framing exposed. Drywall provides the majority of fire resistance in a wood framed structure; when the framing is exposed there’s nothing to keep the flammable wood from just going up like kindling. Also the tons of construction debris and stacks of wood, paint, adhesives can create all sorts of extra fuel load. As it’s under construction it also doesn’t have a working sprinkler system. Lastly during the cold months crews will set up propane “torpedo” style heaters to keep the materials (and workers during the day) warm. These can be a source of ignition as well as fuel from the propane/gas lines plumbed to them.

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Unprotected wood floors and frames were burning, kind of like a lumber yard. Construction equipment and other plastic contents were also consumed early on.

Felt the pain from the ladder getting canceled

Another great video Eric! Can you tell me what helmet you use? It looks sharp!

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! That is a Phenix First Due, which is very comfortable and feels light to me. I still have my Carins leather, too.

I'm impressed both by the fire attack and the video.

Be careful and be safe!!!!

Wow!❤❤😭👏👏👏👏👏👏

No doubt that Blue Card helps with comms. Great work SMFR

We need a new fleet friday on your new PIO Buggy!

Hey Eric Im Just Wondering what Stations Responded to This Call? And What Happens if it becomes a 5 Alarm Fire dose that mean you need more Engines and like tankers?? ALSO WHAT IS A 360 SERACH? Also Hopefully Lauren is doing well in her new position and job with her new Department!

@jutinoyazuka

6 ай бұрын

Listen to the dispatch and you can tell who responded. Each additional alarm in any department sends additional units. The amount that it sends varies by department.

@Maizefire

6 ай бұрын

A 360 search is when they walk around the whole building that's on fire checking to see where the fire is also to see if there's any safety concerns

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

The first alarm included - BC1, BC2, DC1, MED2, SAF18, R34, E11, E13, E15, E16, L12, L18, M11, M13, PIO10, BUR13, BUR22, BUR24, REHAB12, LOGS10 The second alarm included - West Metro BC3, BC3, MED1, SAF35, T32, E14, E19, E38, West Metro E12, M16, M18 Special Call - E40, T45 Each additional alarm brings 1 Battalion, 1 Safety, 1 Aerial, 3 Engines and 1 Medic to the scene. A 360º is a walk or drive around the building or scene to evaluate the situation.

That is a huge fire my god

Happy holidays eric and Connor sure gonna miss Kim and Lauren from your friend In Springfield Missouri kyle and happy holidays south metro fire and rescue

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Kyle, happy holidays to you also!

Hello - south metro fire rescue centennial colorado - I was just curious if you could please do more of the (Fire Medics Episodes) , could you please do more (Probe Day of the life) ,(Engineer day in the life). I was just curious if you could make more videos of the ones that I listed in the comment please. Thanks

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestions. We do plan to feature more those in the future.

Did we ever get an update on what may have caused this fire?

Does West Metro automatically get toned through yalls system without having to request assistance, is it all through a unified dispatch, or is that just signifying that they are getting toned by their dispatch.

Right behind old station 1. LFD!

I am curious about something, I noticed that at least one fire truck has orang with red lights. I have seen a lot of fire trucks with these, but I don't understand the reasoning behind it. Could someone explain the orange mixed with red?

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

In Colorado emergency vehicles may have any combination of red, white, blue, amber and green warning lights. Each fire, ems or police agency gets to decide what they like best. South Metro's fleet is mixed with legacy Cunningham and Littleton Fire Rescue vehicles, and many of the Littleton ones only have red, white and amber lights. The red and amber combination, especially on the rear, was thought to be less distracting to passing motorists when the apparatus is positioned on the roadside.

What does the levels mean like level 2 comand, ive never heard that before as a firefighter.

@anthonydennis2167

6 ай бұрын

Level 2 is second alarm command

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Level 1 means an apparatus is staged nearby, usually at an intersection so they can maneuver around the scene if needed. Level 2 means apparatus are staged a block or two away in a designated staging area with a staging area manager.

It's a good thing they kept you out of harms way.

Hey Eric, when is the next fire medics episode?

@South Metro Fire Rescue Contennial, Colorado can we see Connors patches on her wall and also get on video on how she is doing and maybe just to say hi to us. Miss her so much. Thank you for your service Eric

How many unit from both south metro fire and west metro fire we're on that 2nd alarm fire call combine

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

The first alarm included - BC1, BC2, DC1, MED2, SAF18, R34, E11, E13, E15, E16, L12, L18, M11, M13, PIO10, BUR13, BUR22, BUR24, REHAB12, LOGS10 The second alarm included - West Metro BC3, BC3, MED1, SAF35, T32, E14, E19, E38, West Metro E12, M16, M18 Special Call - E40, T45

@trucksortrainsnation

6 ай бұрын

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO wow that probably alot of unit's on that call

Did you guys respond to the Aurora fire on Saturday 12/16/23 around 1pm

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Yes, SMFR sent District 1, Safety 35, Engine 21, Medic 211, Engine 22, Engine 23 and Tower 32 for the third alarm. Later in the incident there were special calls for Division Chief 11, IDT2, IDT11, Tower 35, Engine 43 and Rehab 12.

Station Saturday?

19:15 nice transition

Did Red 4 get an updated ELS system?

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Yes, back when it was still running as Red 3 the ELS system was updated to all LED.

L18 punching the air rn

Eric did you get a new helmet? That’s a classic California salad bowl.

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Indeed it is, I have a Phenix First Due in my gear bag now.

Eric, Did you get a new vehicle with the promotion to communications manager?

@schoolbus6028

6 ай бұрын

from his instagram comment: "a new to me car. 2020 Ford Expedition, formerly assigned to Deputy Chief 3. My former 2015 F150 was reassigned to Information Technology."

@illinoisoutlaw2197

6 ай бұрын

@@schoolbus6028 I'm hoping we get a new fleet friday on the new pio vehicle soon

@schoolbus6028

6 ай бұрын

@@illinoisoutlaw2197 me too

what caused it?

good job Firefighters another ongoing project goes overbudget

It looks like a huge fire engine burning when he first pulls up!! 2:50 😂😂

I feel like there has been a uptick in structure fires over the last few weeks in the district not to include the barn fires this week.

@2ndamendment2

6 ай бұрын

Where I am there was a one alarm fire that 6-7 stations took 3 hours to put out and it was a trailer

@terin1862

6 ай бұрын

a lot of fires around here started when the weather turned cold and people starting using their dirty fireplaces and space heaters for the first time of the season.

@romeogolf4

6 ай бұрын

@@terin1862 seconded. Professional FF here. This time of year we see an extreme uptick in structure fires from people using unconventional and/or unsafe methods to heat their homes.

Eric was that you talking on the radio at 3:06-3:18

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

That was Engine 11's Lieutenant.

At minute 5:00 - is it typical to deploy a 1 3/4 line for defensive operations? At minute 14:50 - why is a FF walking around without PPE?

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Initial line selection is typically large diameter for defensive fires. At the 5:00 mark you'll see an E11 FF with an orange 2 1/2" pre-connect on the delta side, the second E11 FF is operating a 1 3/4" pre-connect on the alpha / bravo corner and the Engineer was getting their deck gun in play. The E11 officer was command and the Medic 11 FF's were interior in the Bravo exposure. Will all-hands working, the 1 3/4" pre-connect was the fastest choice for exposure protection. Upon E13's arrival a few minutes later, you'll see their crew pulling more orange 2 1/2" off the stretch bed for a 3rd attack line. At 14:50 you're seeing MED2, the EMS Captain. That person was assigned to establish an EMS Group with staged Medic Units and determine where the Rehab / Air unit would be set up, outside of the IDLH and hazard zone.

@nickessner

6 ай бұрын

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Thank you for the response. Appreciate the details!

As a pio are you certified to go in a pack up ?

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

No, PIO's at South Metro are not firefighters and do not carry SCBA packs.

How come a pio has bunker gear and a scba?

@gabrielkeith6164

6 ай бұрын

Despite being in a support role as a PIO, Eric and the other PIO’s are still firefighters, working at an active fire scene and require the same PPE as everyone else, similar to a Battalion Chief or Safety Officer.

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

South Metro chose to assign PPE to all staff who are required to respond to incident scenes. That includes Emergency Vehicle Technicians, Fire Investigators, Incident Dispatchers and PIO's. It's keeps us protected when we're working in the hazard zone, allows us to decontaminate easier and stay warm during Colorado's harsh winters. PIO's do not carry SCBA's.

can you do my local fire department White settlement fire department white settlement texas

Me when they finally got water on the fire: 🎉😮

New helmet?

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm trying out a Phenix First Due and really like how comfortable it is.

@metsfan5161

6 ай бұрын

Is the department moving over to that?

Hazmat 38 is done that was quick

I knew about this

@Allison-ti5vv

6 ай бұрын

Lots of people do

So they give you a fire truck with lights and a siren to go chase the fire engines and videotape. I used to have a blue light and no siren to go fight the fire.

2ND ALARM ON ARRIVAL- MIDNIGHT BUILDING

Getting a truck around all those cop cars.......

Is it just me or did he swich helmets

@redneck2902

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I think he did

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I have a Phenix First Due in my gear bag now.

If U don’t like it, don’t watch it

@JohnPerez-pj1tv

6 ай бұрын

Hi

@Allison-ti5vv

6 ай бұрын

What are you talking about

Lousy Camera work! way to much lead in -

Eric can we possibly get a live stream of a fire for a second alarm like unexpectedly one day I’m just thinking of random ideas

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO

6 ай бұрын

We appreciate your suggestion! Live streams from uncontrolled environments especially on scene can be challenging, but we'll keep it in mind. It may not be practical during structure fires but there could be some opportunity for live streams during wildland incidents.

@Jackson-vz5ni

6 ай бұрын

Ok thank you Eric