Getting that thumbs up from a blue light driver is like winning an olympic gold for common folks like me!

@slautoengineering

2 жыл бұрын

I always try to thank everyone who made a conscious effort to make an emergency run smooth but sometimes its just not possible and I often feel guilty if I don't. We often ask a lot from members of the public, especially if we know we're going to a serious life risk job but believe me, even if you don't get a wave or a thumbs up , I promise you the driver will be thankful and probably just had too much going on at that moment to get one out there in time. 👍

@BaldMancTwat

2 жыл бұрын

@@slautoengineering I wouldn't worry about it too much mate. I didn't even know ambulance drivers said thank you until I watched this video, I just assumed they would be 100% focused on the driving so I never even thought about it. I always assume that my efforts to move out their way are appreciated, but it's just part of the job I suppose.

@chrissim4386

2 жыл бұрын

A few weeks ago I got one from the driver of the emergency doctors car after I made space for the ambulance which was driving in front of him towards the hospital. Made my day

@residentelect

2 жыл бұрын

@@slautoengineering Even after 20 years it still makes me smile to see little ones with their parents stop, point and wave as we drive past on a blue light run. In a world which is seemingly so full of people willing to do us harm and unfairly criticise us, I take great comfort in the fact that there are still families out there who teach their kids to respect the emergency services and tell them we're here to help should they ever need us.

@mikesmithldn

2 жыл бұрын

I once made space for a Police car (Just patrolling/driving somewhere) to allow them to change to my lane in front of me, and they put the blues on for a second to thank me. I always appreciate the hazards when another driver says thank you, but the blues were something else!

That white car! Driver has situational awareness of a brick! Love the stare as you go by Chris!

@ErulianADRaghath

2 жыл бұрын

No blicker either, absolutely clueless!

@malc334

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the stare too Some people are oblivious

@D3nn1s

2 жыл бұрын

@@malc334 so deserved. 100% he didnt do a shoulder nor mirror check or wayy too later. His licence should be taken away immediately

@freddiekb1004

2 жыл бұрын

Have you got a timestamp?

@zoid9969

2 жыл бұрын

@@freddiekb1004 From about 05:13.

If my life was on the line this is the kind of response I’d want, thank you for your service good sir 👍🏼

@Migman2020

2 жыл бұрын

intill some bmw dont check his mirrors for 3 mins :P

@Shylo2017

Жыл бұрын

"intill"? Come on mate.

@lorcan1091

Жыл бұрын

@@cjskelton7603 Love how your end point is something that he has spoken about many times.

@cossiefordman720

Жыл бұрын

@@lorcan1091 it’s funny how CJ Skelton deleted his comment now he realises himself he was full of shit 😂

Very, very impressive driving skills… The incident obviously warranted attendance asap, and as I had to sadly use colleagues of yours in West Yorkshire recently when my 12 year old son suffered 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns, your videos show just how hard you all try to respond to an incident asap, despite what the general public do to hinder your progress..

@stiggyness1976

2 жыл бұрын

I do quite a lot of miles on the roads each week, the amount of people who lack due care and attention is unbelievable, and if you give them a quick honk of the horn they look at you as if it's your fault. The driving standards of the general public in this country is shockingly bad.

@anoldfogeysfun

2 жыл бұрын

@@stiggyness1976 - I feel there are a lot of added distractions these days for many drivers sadly increasing some of their lack of awareness, Mark. Chatting (or arguing) away on Bluetooth with someone, some still chatting on mobile hand-held phones, talking between driver and passenger and not interested in mirrors (or anything at all often), and then you also have the club DJ's who are cranking out their music at 70-100db, maybe even with ear buds in . . . So I would say that these days it's more a case of modern technology being the problem in many counts for natural road awareness . . . But that's just my opinion only.

@m1zxry_tt832

2 жыл бұрын

Hope your son is doing well.

@tomatoes3

2 жыл бұрын

Hope your son is ok .

@j.d.sunderland8113

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my son is recovering, but only thanks to people like this guy, really do appreciate their skills, both medically, and their driving skills to get to you when you really need help, and quickly…..

5:12 I'd have been raging at that white car

@nigeleaton5715

2 жыл бұрын

Hah! Me too. Which is why it's best we're not EMS drivers, eh? :)

@DKofDAH

Жыл бұрын

5:12 idiots like this is the reason we need autonomous driving. How blind can one person be???

@NH00531

Жыл бұрын

What I want to know is how the white car did a mirror check before he pulled out yet failed to see blue lights etc? Suspect he didn’t really LOOK as many don’t, more like glance and go.

Impressive and from my armchair perspective only perhaps 3 or 4 cars created a hindrance greater than absolutely necessary due to road conditions and unavoidable traffic that just can't disappear. These were relatively fleeting but those are seconds lost. Thank you for sharing and for getting to where you need to be as it's only then that the real work happens.

@will4may175

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can spot the tunnel visioned drivers a long way off, especially on the motorway, cars in the distance getting over while some took a full mirror full to wake up, that car in the fast lane as the responder came up to his exit was definitely going to be a problem if he carried on, full on lane hogger right there.

@RushfanUK

2 жыл бұрын

@@will4may175 There were a couple of real muppets, No1 the trailer with the LandRover on it in the wrong lane on the roundabout and No2 the White Ford on the dual carriageway who obviously doesn't check mirrors when overtaking or use indicators, honorable mention to the turnip head at 4:32 who hit the brakes at the last minute despite having his drivers door window completely down, hearing and seeing only at the last second.

@frmcf

2 жыл бұрын

I was actually surprised at how good most drivers were at getting out the way, albeit with the odd exception. One or two that seemed to slow down or stop just next to a traffic island for some reason, and the muppet in the white Ford.

@JohnRunyon

Жыл бұрын

@@RushfanUK my guess would be that he heard it all along, however as he was behind the lorry (not to mention pointed the wrong way for his mirrors) he wouldn't have been able to see anything, which likely also muted the sound making it seem further away.

Absolutely fantastic driving under pressure. Completely nailed the ability to match the urgency of the situation to the risks taken. Genuinely, this channel is an advert for the standard Cat1 responders should aim to achieve - brilliant pace, good forward planning, no emotion, and nobody put in danger. All I hope is that as a result of this, a life was saved.

You truly notice nearly most if not all the lorry drivers have a good idea of decent road awareness and what room emergency vehicles need. Think nearly all that came towards him instantly saw the RRV , slowed , flashed and created that gap to pass. Shame some of these drivers in cars weren't that aware.

@Grort

Жыл бұрын

HGV's seem to just largely be on their shit when it comes to stuff like emergency vehicles, and even stuff like overtaking cyclists safely (by far the drivers that give me the most room while cycling, despite being amongst the largest vehicles). I suppose it comes with the training and awareness expected and required of their job.

That is the most dynamic piece of driving I have watched you do you were on a hurry up, but as smooth as silk

i love that even with the speed you were carrying especially through those one lane smaller streets you still left a lot of margin for error both for yourself and the other road users. it's very nice to see that you never sacrificed safety over speed, nor the other way around

You're such a skilled driver. God forbid I ever need an ambulance, but if I do, I hope somebody like you is a responder. Keep up the good work.

We the public are very grateful for what our emergency response personnel do to save lives and I for one would like to thank you for making these videos we see, thank you Chris and other responders please take care.

Driving at speed and in any conditions must be exhausting. As this video is ending, it occurs to me that your real work is just beginning. Thank you.

Well they don't call it an RRV... RAPID Response Vehicle for nothing! Great driving, Chris. I think it was Ben Pearson, ex-Police Interceptor who said "they don't train you to drive balls to the wall, but you do it when you need it".

@davidhumphreys4516

2 жыл бұрын

That was poor driving. Forcing other road users to take avoiding action is classed as careless driving blue lights or not.

@this_is_a_tiny_town

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidhumphreys4516 catch yourself on, Numpty Humphrey

@mattd6085

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidhumphreys4516 You'd be doing us all a favour if you took avoiding action from the internet you miserable old man

@residentelect

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidhumphreys4516 Rubbish. Used his statutory exemptions faultlessly. His roadcraft was sound, never let the red mist/tunnel vision descend, nor did he put other road users, pedestrians nor himself in unnecessary risk. Completely justified drive given the threat/risk/harm impact of the incident he was attending. And if you come back with "I'm a blue light driver..." etc you're clearly lying because anyone who has done a police standard response, or police/ambulance (RRV) advanced course will tell you that this is a textbook example of how to safely make good progress to scene.

@BillyHudson1

Жыл бұрын

@@davidhumphreys4516 Obviously you don't know about the SEEDYS protocol...

Great to see another of these very good and instructional videos, which have certainly shown me a greater insight as to how to cope when Emergency Services personnel appear in front or behind me. It's interesting to view that whilst a lot of drivers are aware of what's approaching them by obviously been vigilant and have used their mirrors, there are some who obviously don't use them and only view mirrors to gaze at their good looks, or tidy their hair! As for this route taken, having viewed it in previous scenes, I reckon I know it well by now!

From the camera view, another beautiful faultless drive Chris, great threading through traffic in the town before you get out to the open road. Also, very clearly one of your faster runs. Keep it going Chris, great videos and great education for those out there that have not experienced this type of driving first hand. I confess, I do miss it!

It's good to see that some emergency medical help still exists. A month or so ago I found a man collapsed on the street. Called 999 for him. They said an ambulance will be with us in *_6 hours._* Now, granted, it wasn't a life and death situation (although it could have turned into one as the man was elderly and said he had some heart issues), but 6 hours for an ambulance is absolutely ridiculous.

Incredibly impressive driving skills, hats off to all emergency service responders as I know how important every second is and you clearly put all of your training and experience into use on this drive. Definitely helps when other drivers on the road are aware and react well in advance! If I ever see blues and twos I will keep a careful eye out and pull in early!

Hat's off to you sir, that was a master class in emergency response driving! Robot like control and emotions. Loved it.

Great progress Chris...despite some unaware drivers. Long time since I've been a blue light driver, but watching you brings it all back.

06:25 You passing me driving 635 Uno bus. Absolutely impressive skills

@Leaferr

2 жыл бұрын

Ahah classic, small world.

You don’t know how much I appreciate the job you do, anyone of us could have been the one waiting for you in a critical state. Thank you for the videos and the insight you bring to your viewers!!!

It's amazing what you guys go through to get to the emergency. Thankyou for your service

love how the fire engine moved for you, even when responding itself on blue lights.

@DMack6464

Жыл бұрын

Well at that point it's the stats of both vehicles that determines who gets right of way

Another great upload! really helpful as I'm training to become a paramedic with my blue light training starting on 1st August. I hope to be as good at emergency driving as you!!

got recommended this channel and now I have an odd fascination of fast driving on 999 response videos

What a rush and absolutely great display of highly skilled driving yet again, thanks for sharing Chris!

A mile in about 29 seconds and slowing down - That is giving it some. Having been on the receiving end of these kind of skills, your coolness, observation, planning and decision making under pressure is remarkable and gratefully received, even if, in the end, the results are sometimes not what you would like.

The really impressive bit though is when the camera goes off. Absolute credit to you and your team for everything you do ❤

Fantastic video Chris, I'm amazed how smooth your driving is, even though you're pushing through traffic!

@OHHYEAABOI

Жыл бұрын

Oh

I have watched a few of your videos and really appreciate the commentary to help me learn how to better react to emergency service vehicles. I dread to think the seriousness of this shout because I have never seen you haul ass as much as this! So proper skilled driving and an awe to watch!

5:11; pointless lane change by the car in the left lane, absolutely pointless... Keep those videos coming Chris; love them.

@BaldMancTwat

2 жыл бұрын

They did everything wrong. Music too loud, or something affecting the ability to hear the sirens. Way too close behind the car in front before moving into the second lane. No indicator. No rear view mirror check. No wing mirror check. No shoulder check. Too slow to react to the ambulance behind them. No indicator moving back to the left lane. You're average provisional license holder would have done 10x better. Shocking.

Hi Chris, you have such composure,that in its self deserves a medal 👏 Thank you for your service sir ❤👍

I love these videos; I used to live in Stotfold up until 2011 when I moved up north, nice to see “home” every now and then.

I see what you mean. A whole order different from a 'usual' response, if there is one. Immense skill shown here. Thank you for sharing this.

C'est impressionnant ! On sent vraiment la tension ressentie, sur le visage du conducteur. Il est attentif au moindre déplacement, autour de lui. Même le probable danger impacte ses traits. Puis viennent les brèves secondes de détente faciale. Mais le système nerveux de ces ambulanciers doit être en mode alerte constant. Bravo pour votre préoccupation du bien-être des personnes chargées dans votre véhicule ! Merci pour cette excellente vidéo.

This is some impressive driving forget it being an emergency vehicle this guy is very situationally aware and driving how you should if someone’s life is on the line. Shoutout from Australia

Thanks for sharing Chris, a lovely edit, top driving & coolness [Standard] 👍👏🏻🇬🇧

Another great upload Chris, you can learn quite a lot from watching these videos. I’ve been watching Channel 5’s critical care programme lately and some of those emergencies that arrive are just simply horrific. It reminds you of just why you guys need to be on-scene as quickly as possible. 👍🏻

Chris if I’m in need of the emergency services I hope it’s you on your way. God bless you for your splendid safe driving. 💯👍

As a local, I always pray I don’t feature in any of Chris’ great content - think I am aware enough just to be one he sails past with no issues. Keep up the great work.

Might invest in the supply of Skoda brake pads. That was a quick one Chris. Hope all were ok at the incident and thanks again

Stumbled upon these videos by accident (no pun intended) great abilities shown here not only driving but reactive and predictive, this one wasn’t too bad but some drivers on the road seem to have zero understanding on what to do when seeing blue lights or even check their mirrors often enough, it’s the unpredictability of these other drivers that makes this Gentleman such a skilled professional. 👌🏻

Sensational awareness while driving at speed. And all while thinking about the incident at the end of your journey!

damn, i'm always impressed with your driving but this vid was great to watch! really shows your skill.

5:22 - I laughed out loud at the glance to the driver who's oblivious of what's happening behind him...

Very professionanl driving. And I'm amazed at how most people help you as much as they can.

Only once in my 68 yrs have I needed to you the services of a Driver like you and that was for a cycling accident when I was 16 yrs old and where some car driver cut the corner of his right hand turn as he came off a main road onto a side street, and he was completely over the center lines as I was preparing to turn right, I had already stopped at the white dashed line so I was in the center of the road. I ended up 25 to 30 meters down the road away from my Right Turn half on the other side of the road and half on the grass verge a mere 1.5 meters from a Lamp Post. Even though it was uncomfortable I tried not to move at all, until directed by the #Ambulance Staff. End result 6 weeks off work and the driver had to buy me a new racing bike. I passed my cycling test before leaving the Junior School and once of my jobs was Cycle Frame Brazier working at Falcon Cycles near the Humber Bridge, which was 25 miles from where I live in Grimsby. Thank You for your Dedication. Tony in Essex.

One blue light driver to another, that was faultless. Execution of movements was controlled and smooth, top job 👍

Some brilliant driving there 👍👌😉. Your adrenaline levels must of been through the roof lol. Another great vid, keep up the great work, And most importantly, thank you for doing what you do.

Fantastic video as always. Many thanks Chris.

Cool calm and most deffinetly collected as always. Pure professional 👌......

Must say, especially in urban area, you good sir can drive, keep up a good work, cheers from Poland :)

As a new driver, your videos have taught me how to react and not react to emergency response vehicles on a blue lights

love these videos. Great driving skill.

Where I live (Paris) he would be pressing the brakes every 3-4 seconds and walking out of his vehicle to yell at people for them to move.

I know those Hitchin streets like the back of my hand. No way would I want to travel at those speeds. Respect. I'll be keeping an eye on my mirrors for you.

That was a seriously impressive fast run, sadly as the air ambulance was also there I imagine it was a nasty incident, hence your urgency.

@Stevee187

2 жыл бұрын

Helicopter said P-ICU on it, meaning Pediatric ICU. And I do not have a single colleague who would drive like this if a childs life was not in grave danger (sadly, in this case)

Brilliant drive, love the videos. 😁

Impressive driving! Great acceleration and that Skoda engine sounds sweet!!!

@kieranfb3ic

2 жыл бұрын

Skoda RRVs have fantastic acceleration on them, great cars

I miss my RRV days here in WMAS (They let us Techs do it for some years up here) and helped me build alot of clinical confidence. The Scouts we had were always a joy to drive too!

Great to watch Chris certainly very fast but safe.

As you say, familiar route. I've been to Luton - Dunstable exactly once in my life and I still know this road from your videos.

Driving so smooth and you so calm

3:30 friendly trucker flashing 5:08 ouch... & nice editing job at the end :)

@Jehty_

2 жыл бұрын

I was pleasantly surprised that that "friendly trucker flashing" happened two times in a single video. 1:22 These professional drivers really deserve that term in their job title.

It’s like watching the on board camera of a formula 1 car on a lap of Monaco.. 😂 that is some driving. Top work.

nothing more reasurring when i was laying on the floor having a heart attack than hearing that siren getting louder in the distence

That Ford C-Max that pulled out at 5:12 should have instant license ban 🤬

@NeedMoarRage

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, even the window was open so should hear clearly. The sirens are loud enough

Love this one, great driving

you are answering 999 calls and you are still 99% more polite than most drivers out there..... Kudos.

The stare at the white Ford, we could read your mind.

Concentration and excellent driving skills !!!

Google maps: expected time of journey 30 mins Chris: you wanna bet?!

My nerves were shook just watching! Fantastic driving, but I can’t get over all the numpties on the road that still try and pull out in front of you

wow the necessity to drive miles safely to reach each casualty and then deal with the situation on scene, when your adrenaline must still be pumping, is quite amazing.

Such amazing driving skills 👏👏

Don't you just love it when the drivers signal their intentions so you're not continuously having to guess: "has this guy/gal seen me/do they even know I exist?"

Impressive high speed,safe driving. Very well done.

Not until the last 30 seconds did I realise he was driving a helicopter!! Excellent :)

Very good, thanks for posting this.

Really impressed by the way Chris was calm throughout the video. Road rage people take note

I like the interaction between you and the lorry :) :) :)

insane intake. great input and goos conent. nice to see what is allowed on a blue light call in your country. in europe id lose my job asap

You always have such a calm face while driving, like "oh just out for a sunday drive"...

Chris, that was proper quick driving. Almost police pursuit fast. You drove excellently, but what gets me the most about doing a blue light run is the fact that when you arrive on scene you have to wear a completely different hat ! So to speak. To switch between your obvious skills driving to life saving mode must be difficult.

I watched this in a heightened state shouting GET OUT OF THE WAY so many times to ignorant drivers. So much kudos at the cool and responsible driving displayed here.

Chris, I live in Holwell. I heard someone someone come through on the way to Pirton in the last few days, and I wondered: The little lanes around here must present a real challenge to balance safety and the need to provide urgent care in a fairly remote area. I'd love to see a video on that.

1:22 the truck driver has great situational awareness!

Great reflex. I’m impressed.

It's good to see how professional the commercial drivers are.

It amazes me the difference in awareness between some car drivers and most truck drivers. The truckers have already made space for the ambulance before the ambulance can even see the truck! But then you have a car pulling into the outer lane like 50m in front of an ambo with blues and sirens on... I don't know how people can be so unaware? Do you just pull out without checking mirrors? That was awfully dangerous at 5:11.

Those types of FPV EMS / Police interventions really shows how impressive and tricky it is to navigate at full speed on the road

Youðre such a hero- you deserve a raise,,

You were certainly rushing this drive, great driving as always, shame can’t be said about the general public.

Reading other comments, I’m glad I wasn’t the only one thinking, he’s not hanging about on this run. Awesome drive 👏 negotiated everything perfectly. The death-stare to the white corsa? was fully warranted!

@hazyblue69

2 жыл бұрын

The white car was a Ford C-Max.

@sgt_plague7746

2 жыл бұрын

@@hazyblue69 I didn’t bother going back to check 😂

@hazyblue69

2 жыл бұрын

@@sgt_plague7746 most C-max's I see are driven by old people, still no excuse for his/her lack of awareness though.

@sgt_plague7746

2 жыл бұрын

@@hazyblue69 did they even bother to check their mirrors before pulling out. Seen plenty of times people see a fast car coming and they pull out to slow them down, even to emergency vehicles 🤦🏻‍♂️

@hazyblue69

2 жыл бұрын

@@sgt_plague7746 it's driving like this that shows we should really take a driving test more often. A lot of peoples driving has fallen far below the standard required to pass the test.

What does the tone at 3:20 mean aswell as the little metronome beeps?

@findthebadger418

2 жыл бұрын

Incident update on the MDT

That`s Professional Driving !!! Nice watch

Chris, I’m keen to know your thoughts on using route navigation particularly when using a sat nav with audio announcements. Do you find it giving you less than optimal routes and how do you find concentrating on having to maybe second guess the sat nav? I find if I’m driving routes I know well that the announcements are more distracting than helpful. Cracking video as ever, nice to see lots of cooperative and attentive drivers for once!

@jamesj9288

2 жыл бұрын

The Terrafix system we use is absolute naff, and it's mapping system is awful. Often turn off the audio announcements because she gets annoying, even if it is a new route. I can drive w/ navigation without needing the audio prompts.

I guess as you are usually first at the gig you sometimes don't see pleasant sights. Someone has to do this and it's part of life itself, i'm afraid. Thank you for sharing.

Chris, I am amazed at your driving skills. I spend a lot of time driving as part of my work so i can relate to what frustrations you must have responding to emergency calls - Can i ask what cameras you use please ? especially the front facing main coverage one - thank you and god bless you