How Firefighter Hoses, Helmets, Boots & More Are Made | How It's Made | Science Channel
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Firefighters perform invaluable, lifesaving feats that require protection and tools of utmost quality. Get an inside look at how some of these tools are made, and what makes firefighter uniforms fit for a blaze.
Chapters:
00:00 Firefighter Hoses
04:59 Firefighter Hose Nozzles
09:57 Firefighter Boots
14:46 Firefighter Helmets
19:44 Fire Hydrants
24:41 Fire Extinguishers
29:39 Jaws of Life
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how it's made needs it's own youtube channel.
@kishascape
8 күн бұрын
There is, it’s just like 240p and only few old segments.
A big thank you to the folks who make our firefighting supplies. You might not get the thanks you deserve, but we couldn't do it without you.
@BLACKHAWKDOWN21
2 ай бұрын
A big thank you firefighting brothers!!
For anyone curious: Fire Hoses - S11 E11 - Nov 21, 2008 Fire Hose Nozzles - S11 E8 - Oct 29, 2008 Firefighter Boots - S3 E13 - Dec 30, 2003 Firefighter Helmets - S7 E10 - Mar 30, 2007 Fire Hydrants - S10 E6 - Jun 25, 2008 Fire Extinguishers - S10 E8 - Jul 8, 2008 Jaws of Life - S12 E2 - Jan 14, 2009
@vinceontheweb
Ай бұрын
thanks
I got so excited but then I realized it wasn't a hugbees video, then I realized it's still how it's made so yay
@lanacology
18 сағат бұрын
Hugbees videos are funny but there something so satisfying and comforting about the original.
Brooks Moore has such an awesome narrating voice! Really is a big contrast to the other guy.
Always enjoyed How It's Made on TV back way back when. You can relax and partake in certain activities and end up educated. Then when Trivia Night at the local bar was on it was a clean sweep!!!!
As a wildland firefighter this is such a useful video! I’ve always been interested in how our equipment is made.
Thank you firefighters for the life-saving work you do!
you know, this is the type of stuff I used to love watching as a kid, and still do at 39yo.
I’m relatively new to the fire service and I love every second of it just got my New Yorker Helmet which is a singe of my pride as a firefighter ❤
@ChrisKewl
2 ай бұрын
Congratulations!
@Redbird45
2 ай бұрын
@@ChrisKewl thank you so much!!! It all comes full circle now I remember going on field trips to the volunteer fire station and now I’m a firefighter there it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was little 🚒🧯🚑
@twillison8824
2 ай бұрын
Welcome to the club. I've been doing it for 14 years and I love it.
@kimbratton9620
2 ай бұрын
That's awesome!
@bazra19
2 ай бұрын
How do you nstow your hoses in the USA, in England at sea we used both methods depending on where they were, in doors on board ships, on lighthouses or lightships, my preference was flacked, do you use that method on the other side of the pond?
One thing's for certain, those boots are definitely not your standard issue rain boot! I'm impressed!😮😊
@JT565M29
2 ай бұрын
Rubber boots are garbage. Leather boots are so much better
@NonLegitNation2
2 ай бұрын
@@JT565M29 yeah that clip looked pretty old. I'm guessing firefighters nowadays are using better boots with things like gore-tex and kevlar in them. I think most dept issue boots are the standard rubber though and you have the option of purchasing your own boots which I believe run around $400-$600 for really good ones.
@pyro1047
19 күн бұрын
@@NonLegitNation2According to another comment that listed which Season and Episode each segment came from, and the date they released on. The segment about the FF boots was from S3E11 released on Dec 30th, 2003. And yeah, I've got 2 pair of military surplus never issued USMC RAT Boots both of which have GORE-GEX liners; and while the Danner ones only cost me $80+ and the Wellco ones I bought a year-year½ later around $60-70ish that's only because the military was just surplusing out old inventory that'd sat in warehouses for a decade and never been issued. While the model of my RAT boots are sadly out of production, Danner still make an updated/newer variant of it in addition to making various other types/models of Combat Boots; and from Danner directly, brand new straight from their website they're all AT LEAST $400 and up to $500+ for Combat and Tactical Boots depending on model, variation, optional pieces and features picked, etc. (Another reason I think my Danners were so cheap besides being surplus and around 10yrs old is Sportsmans Guide listed them as "Wellco USMC RAT Combat Boots", so they probably bought in bulk straight from the military when they all got surplused and after seeing Wellco after Wellco didn't realize some Danners were included otherwise I suspect they'd of been a bit priceyer). My 2nd pair I bought was from a different site as I was broke and they were $20-ish cheaper there, and I got an actual pair of "Wellco" USMC RAT Boots but besides looking slightly different are essentially the exact same boot; Though I prefer my Danners which have some slight differences and definitely look/feel higher quality (Like being darker overall, while the Wellcos are a lighter almost khaki shade in some of the leather pieces, and the Danners have a more shallow curve to the toe which peaks over your big toe whereas the Wellcos are a lot more rounded at the toe), overall though for practical purposes they're basicallythe same and both will get the job done. ( The most disappointing thing however was I thought the Danners felt slightly too big, so when I bought the second pair I chose a half size smaller, but being a different manufacturer the Wellcos feel slightly tighter than they should for "Properly" sized and laced boots. But who knows, maybe if I just try working them in extra hard and rough (The Wellcos) they'll stretch and soften enough to end up fitting just fine.)
When I was in high school I used to loove getting stoned and watching this show on the science channel.
@Sophie-ts2wq
2 ай бұрын
Me right now lol
@kylesenior
2 ай бұрын
So you are an expert on fire?
@ffjsb
2 ай бұрын
And thus another pizza delivery boy for life was born...
@NFS305
2 ай бұрын
@@ffjsbwhy ya say that?
@ffjsb
2 ай бұрын
@@NFS305 Because that's what losers that are constantly stoned end up doing for a "career"...
Watching the precision, hearing that 57 minutes to sit at 235°F to cure; just the thought to design to end product and how they reliably evolve, it's just fascinating stuff.
Here's to a day full of happiness and peace for you.
always liked his voice in this show!!!!!😊
@TheWiseDrunkard
2 ай бұрын
Brooks Moore will always be the KING
ITS MY FAVORITE NARRATOR!!!
This was an EXCELLENT compilation!
Чудова тема. Прекрасна підбірка! Дякую!)
I love this show!!
Thanks for uploading. Keep going please 👍👍
these are golden era clips, the ones with weird experimental bg music
This was really fascinating,thank you for sharing!
"You're a lucky, lucky boy! You get to drink from the fire hose!" -UHF
Those helmets are super cool
@JT565M29
2 ай бұрын
They’re also about 1,900 dollars now compared to 2012 when I got mine for 500.
Nice
Świetna robota, dzięki za przydatne treści
Wonderful, you should make more like this on different subjects; The number of times Ive used salt Water & Foam Fire hoses, Fresh water Transfer Hoses, and Fuel transfer Hoses whilst working as a Lighthouse Keeper and often wondered how they were made. sadly you didn't show how different types of stowing the hose, layered and coiled, their usages, advantages and disadvantages.
I just love HOWS IT MADE. The narrative voice is so pleasant to listen to. WHO are the narratters?😊
Very informative, thank you ❤
Fascinating - Thanks! 😎👍
Never thought I would hear the word rubber so many times in 5 minutes
Great combination of information… thanks
As a Firefighter it is interesting to see how our firefighting gear is made
I wonder how old the Hurst tool video is, we haven’t run hydraulic compressor units like that in 15 years. Those exact tools were on the rig when I started in 1996.
@SomeExistite
Ай бұрын
I believe that video is from 2009 (according to Wikipedia)
i love these videos my dad and assitant chief for a volunteer department 💜🙏🏼
🤔 thank you
That’s a craftsman screw driver.
As for the jaws of life, there’s battery powered ones made too, they don’t have to deal with the hydraulic lines hanging off the back so you can get the tool into tighter spaces and positions
@JT565M29
2 ай бұрын
Edraulics. My department has them and they’re amazing. A hell of a lot lighter too. But you can never go wrong with hurst.
As much as I enjoyed watching these when they originally aired it seemed every episode had something wrong with it. Like the fire extinguisher thing. It's ammonium sulfate, not just ammonia. Every segment of every episode has this problem.
@mhfuzzball
2 ай бұрын
Also, to my knowledge, fire extinguishers are charged with nitrogen rather than compressed air, because of course air contains oxygen.
im amazed with videos like this ppl need to konw
I work in an animal shelter and have tried every kind of water proof boots and all have failed except fire boots 3 years and still no leaks or cracking. Every day use and worth evey penny.
Your videos are getting better. Keep it up please.
Haven't seen or used leather helmets ever where I am
I'm a fireman, very cool video
Most firefighters prefer leather boots, not rubber. Leather boots are lighter, and better for your feet.
Take a shot every time rubber is mentioned
I'm thinking the sides being turned up like that also help with water flow as well. Maybe? I mean think about that
The new versions of the jaws of life have batteries
It took me one second why they did three jackets but I realize 2 might not be durable compared to 3, remember these hoses have to withstand repeated use and abuse with abrasion and being tossed when unrolling hell I’d argue the firehose is the most used item in a fire truck besides the bars they use for prying open doors to access the burning building or needing to punch out bolts in doors.
I miss how it’s made. I haven’t seen this in discovery in years. Rather watch this than another gold rush ep.
Leather forever!
Am I the only one to wonder wtf happend to the music on the boots part? 😂
@bazra19
2 ай бұрын
Yes getbrid of all music on videos,, if you want music turn the radio on to have the music YOU like. I don't like music when I'm listening to someone talking.
💪💪💪💪💪
Stupid question, but does anyone know the song to the firefighter boot section?
The cable that they use to make fire house has to be longer than 33 yards, because hose can be up to 100' long. 33 yards is only 99 feet...
Should have put one more piece of rubber just in case
That fire nozzle section should be renamed how it's assembled. More than half the parts used there just randomly appeared from nowhere into the assembly line.
13 Bar is 188.5 PSI... The average Tractor Trailer (18-wheel truck) you see on the highway has 100 PSI in it's tires. The average Car/Van/Pickup/SUV has 30-40 PSI in it's tires...
Good to see just how much work is put in to protect firefighters. Just a shame the authors seem to have been aiming to win the 'most annoying music backtracks to information - ever' award at the same time 😂
@ayylmao182
Ай бұрын
2008 moment
I think more dogs than people are interested in seeing how their peeing pub is made.
i keep on hearing plumbus in my head XD
And no matter how light weight the hose is it will always be heavy when flaking it out or reloading it in the hose bed
A damn OSHA nightmare that bot factory. When was this filmeD?
Smooth to the fire,, bump to the pump,, never used colour stripes before
Residential fire hydrants don't supply 1,500 gallons per minute, that is entirely a function of the water main, depending on size. Hydrants generally flow between 500 to 3000 gallons per minute depending on the size of the main and the water pressure. There's generally no difference between a residential area hydrant or one in an industrial area.
@Mrhalligan39
Ай бұрын
1500 per minute is good enough for laymen.
@ffjsb
Ай бұрын
@@Mrhalligan39 No it's not. If you're going to put out information, it should be ACCURATE, and in context.
@Mrhalligan39
Ай бұрын
@@ffjsb It’s accurate enough for average system pressure in most of the places that style of hydrant is used, and a long winded explanation about the relationship between pressure and flow rate is not necessary.
@ffjsb
Ай бұрын
@@Mrhalligan39 Pressure isn't the defining factor, because it can vary according to usage and time of day. A simple explanation would've been to give the range of flows depending on pressure and the size of the main. It really is that simple, but evidently the writer is too lazy to do a little research.
@Mrhalligan39
Ай бұрын
@@ffjsb Keep reaching. You must be a real hoot around the firehouse.
I have pants that claim to be firehose material. Without the rubber. I don’t know, but they are twice as heavy as regular pants.
It's not a hat, it's a helmet.
wait a second this isnt hugbees
@chells88
2 ай бұрын
Nope channel says science channel.
No fire truck?
@Turmootti
2 ай бұрын
You can ad one in the end of the hose.
TIL: Don't use a powder fire extinguishers on a chlorine fire.
Everyone has a plumbus in their home
I wonder if the boots use rubber?
They do very physically/emotionally difficult work, and sometimes grueling work.
Didn't this used to be narrated by Mark Tewksbury?
@david.ferris
2 ай бұрын
in Canada
"Baptism by fire" 😅
Wait...where's Cliff Clayven..?
this narrator was always the best. The females inflection was annoying
CO2 extinguishers are still widely used.
This was excellent, but I would like to know how firefighter hoses are ACTUALLY constructed.
they call a hydrant a plug
How appropriate! I just started dating a volunteer firefighter👨🚒🚒
@lancestrahm2362
2 ай бұрын
Congrats!!! I've been with my fireman for few years and I never get tired of him putting my fires out😉
@guitarhippie
2 ай бұрын
Gotta love a man who knows how to lay some hose
@brendakrieger7000
2 ай бұрын
@@DeputatKaktus Oh wow,how exciting. Good luck with your relationship! Best wishes to you as well💜
@benjitheengi4447
2 ай бұрын
You researching how to give her hose?
@brendakrieger7000
2 ай бұрын
@@benjitheengi4447 lol I'm the fire hydrant
C’est fait
@logannelson4999
2 ай бұрын
Come here to see if anyone actually did it
2024 as if your a new day, make well. Ha. ha. John.
Who’s gonna tell them we don’t use leather helmets anymore
and yet.. they're not Fireproof (or they weren't)
This was great but what I wanna know is.... how is for Firefighter Hoses ACTUALLY made?
@ChrisKewl
2 ай бұрын
@huggbees needs to make a video about that.
@brendakrieger7000
2 ай бұрын
@@ChrisKewl lol yeah
Two whole months to make a fire helmet- it's no small wonder that they can cost upwards of US$2,000.
@MichielKlaver
2 ай бұрын
*correction: American leather style helmets. MSA also produces composite metro-style helmets and the Euro jet-style fire helmet
the background music on these parts is very bad and distracting. where's the good and soothing music from older episodes
@luxill0s
2 ай бұрын
I like the music
@bazra19
2 ай бұрын
Get rid of all music on videos,, if you want music turn the radio on to have the music YOU like. I don't like music when I'm listening to someone talking.@@luxill0s
@randykeith1203
Ай бұрын
The first original narrators music is good the second narrators sound like crap
Firefighting supplies are grossly overpriced. But when you are paying with taxpayer dollars...
@ethansmith9065
21 күн бұрын
Everything the government buys is overpriced, because the government will over pay to pad pockets of their contacts
European firefighter helmets >>>>>>>>>>
@Dmytro__
2 ай бұрын
Таке враження, що шоломи з 19-го століття. Сучасні пожежники схожі більше на комонавтів)
@dakotareid1566
2 ай бұрын
No lol
“Workers, workers, workers”. Seriously, use terminology that doesn’t sound like you are calling people assembly robots!
I'm a fireman, very cool video