I helped with the design of those units! Did an internship with KME at the time and got to create a few things for the first set. We used a few ideas from BLM trucks we completed right beforehand when it came to the cab and front of the unit.
@@azul8811 unsure if you're making a joke, or just unsure. But BLM is the Bureau of Land Management. They are responsible for a lot of land in the western part of the US.
Similar to what fire departments in Colorado have for wildland fires,and in particular Boulder Fire and Rescue,since I live out there.Great job bringing this series and you never know when a unit like this gets called into action.
Very good report Skyler. This is much better then the brush jeep I worked on back in the late 70s in Baltimore County. Just 2 members and some Indian tanks, rakes, a hoe and a spade. That was it.
Im surprised they don't use a type 3 like we do here in the west. I always hate Wildland calls! So unpredictable with the weather etc. Also don't the FDNY use bunker gear rather than the Wildland gear we use?
Yes, they wear bunker gear, which is mentioned towards the end. Brush fires in NYC are a completely different animal than out west. No where near the acreage, massive amounts of manpower plus hydrants, more humidity, and different fuels (a lot of their brush fires are marshland).
Skyler, Large High Axle brush trucks are the best choice for FDNY! They match the other 4X4 Internationals in the fleet. Small 4X4 trucks can't move traffic in NYC! But these trucks, with bumpers, in cars rear view mirrors, can!!! They are the Swiss Army Knife for the FDNY👍👍👍! NYC is not California, for wildfire! 18 Brush fires/yr. LACounty Fire has 18 in an hour, on the first day of for season! People in NYC should be glad that they only have 18!!! Thanks Skyler👍👍👍
Why do they not issue wildland gear for them? Been curious about that especially considering the FDNY sends Incident Management Teams out west each summer and would definitely have the knowledge and ability to have/use wildland stuff.
I'm not sure they have the knowledge of larger Wildland fires. It's a totally different beast than structure fires. I agree though they need the lighter gear for the brush fires then bunker gear.
@@robertschultz6922 It takes 2 days to get your basic wildland fire certification. And I had the privilege of working with their IMT on a few fires out here over the years, so they definitely have the knowledge at the upper levels (in my opinion). I just wonder if there's policy or something preventing its use and distribution because its not super common.
@@thisisjspence upper levels yes the FDNY is by far the best in the world!!! I actually wish they would have a class for some of our chiefs out here in Nevada! The lower level every day firefighter from some station in New York though wouldn't be ready for a large fire out here, even if they got the right gear. It's just so different than what they are use to. I don't think they have enough chiefs to send out here but maybe just policy
So how do they top off the water tanks? Do they have an engine on standby at a hydrant to hook into or do they just hook directly into the hydrant? I know out here in the Pine Barrens they’ll set up several ponds for tenders to dump into then other units will draw from the ponds since there usually isn’t many solid water sources.
Hydrants… NYC doesn’t have wild fires like the west coast. A lot smaller areas for sure! This truck can pump and roll also so can have a 3.5 inch hose hanging off the back all the way to the hydrant
When you’re only responding to 8-16 fires a year its kinda hard to justify maintaining a full set of gear…FDNY seems to wear their gear on every call, even medicals…
Yes, it's a different type of firefighting, but their brush fires are also a lot different than wildland fires out west. Less digging fire lines and more spraying water.
Skyler. I keep seeing videos of Companies using there older/ spare rigs. My next question is were does Dept keep all the Spare rigs when not in use and would be possible do Fleet Friday on them
Good video, I enjoyed watching it. How big is the pump on the BF units. You stated the tank is 500 gallions but not the pump. Thanks for a good video, have a good day
Brush??? Really??? Not Bush??? Sorry for asking, I'm from Germany. The translation "Brush" into German is meaning a Tool that you can use to clean shoes.
Does the unit have an independent engine for powering the pump In pump and roll? Most brush units I have seen do because the trucks main engine would be turning too slow when moving in a wild land scenario to turn the pump.
@@robertschultz6922 I just wonder how engine speed is controlled while vehicle is in motion and at the same time operating the pump. It would seem RPM needed for pumping would exceed what is needed for vehicle propulsion. Most other types of trucks that use PTO engage PTO mode when vehicle is not in motion and sometimes the PTO is locked out when vehicle is moving.
@@thomasfreeman7770 it is regulated by a governor that makes sure the rpm doesn't get too high but it's not like we are going code 3 while In pump in roll. We are normally crawling
@@SkylerFire Been building fire trucks for 25+ years and "wildlands" units are pretty much a waste unless you really live where 4WD is necessary and don't need more than 500 gallons or so of water. I always had to remind the chief that the FIRST priority is to put out the fire, and more water is better, especially when you have to carry it to the fire.
I helped with the design of those units! Did an internship with KME at the time and got to create a few things for the first set. We used a few ideas from BLM trucks we completed right beforehand when it came to the cab and front of the unit.
Ah cool!
@@azul8811 unsure if you're making a joke, or just unsure. But BLM is the Bureau of Land Management. They are responsible for a lot of land in the western part of the US.
@@azul8811Bureau of Land Managment, not Black Lives Matter
Excellent presentation my friend didn’t know about the brush units.
Thanks for watching
Similar to what fire departments in Colorado have for wildland fires,and in particular Boulder Fire and Rescue,since I live out there.Great job bringing this series and you never know when a unit like this gets called into action.
Colorado has way more land and wildfires than NYC
Interesting!
Boulder wouldn’t want it, it’s not electric…
Very good report Skyler. This is much better then the brush jeep I worked on back in the late 70s in Baltimore County. Just 2 members and some Indian tanks, rakes, a hoe and a spade. That was it.
Hahahaha
Thanks, Skyler. I learned a lot from your demonstration.
Glad to hear it!
This was very informative I never knew that FDNY had brush truck
Thanks for watching
Awesome! Such a cool and unique unit. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
Hey Skyler. Thanks for this informative video. Never saw one of these up close and it’s good to know their capabilities and how they are equipped.
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video.Indian Pumps 5 gals.of water app.43lbs....as I got older I grabbed a2 lbs broom or shovel.....
Hahahaha
Thanks for another great topic! Congrats for OVER 30,000 subs!! Started watching you at around1,000. Thank you!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing Skyler. Enjoyed it...🤗🤗
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful truck
thx
Skyler very cool I Enjoy the Special units....🚒 👍
Thanks for watching
Keep up the great videos be safe...🚒
Great review!!
Thanks
That thing is a absolute beast!
Yup
Good job skyler keep up the good work
Thanks
@@SkylerFire you welcome sir
Great video, can we get a Fleet Friday on TSU 1/2, Command Tac 1 and more special operation based units?
TSU 1 coming soon!
Wow! Really nice unit! Thanks so much Skyler for review!! Can you make a video about MRTU or MERV unit?
They are getting new ones so a year from now lol
@@SkylerFire Hi Skyler! Ok! Thanks so much
Great video Skyler. Passed by that house many times. Maybe I missed it, no shovels on that rig? Thanks again for the cool series.
Thanks! They might have been on the top of the rig but good question
Nice video as always
Thanks again!
Nice rig!
Thanks!
Im surprised they don't use a type 3 like we do here in the west. I always hate Wildland calls! So unpredictable with the weather etc. Also don't the FDNY use bunker gear rather than the Wildland gear we use?
Yes, they wear bunker gear, which is mentioned towards the end. Brush fires in NYC are a completely different animal than out west. No where near the acreage, massive amounts of manpower plus hydrants, more humidity, and different fuels (a lot of their brush fires are marshland).
Kinda hard not many calls
I saw a strike team of this fdnys brush trucks back In the 2020 fire season in california thay came from fdny to california
Didn’t know that
I was hopping your camera catch a glimpse of the over Vehicle that next to it. Notice each FH has all different type of small vehicle outside
That’s a transport truck for the ATV but those ATVs are really not used anymore
Definitely a difference between East & West coast
Nice
Have a nice weekend. Cheers
Thanks, you too!
1:15 I’m sorry but was that a smart siren in the truck?
Yes
If I see this unit respond, the smart siren in this brush unit will be amazing
Cool.
We need one. Think they have an extra one parked somewhere? 😎
Hahahaha!
Skyler, Large High Axle brush trucks are the best choice for FDNY! They match the other 4X4 Internationals in the fleet. Small 4X4 trucks can't move traffic in NYC! But these trucks, with bumpers, in cars rear view mirrors, can!!! They are the Swiss Army Knife for the FDNY👍👍👍! NYC is not California, for wildfire! 18 Brush fires/yr. LACounty Fire has 18 in an hour, on the first day of for season! People in NYC should be glad that they only have 18!!! Thanks Skyler👍👍👍
Thanks for watching
Nice unit
Thanks
That truck looks strong
Thanks for watching
Why do they not issue wildland gear for them? Been curious about that especially considering the FDNY sends Incident Management Teams out west each summer and would definitely have the knowledge and ability to have/use wildland stuff.
I'm not sure they have the knowledge of larger Wildland fires. It's a totally different beast than structure fires. I agree though they need the lighter gear for the brush fires then bunker gear.
@@robertschultz6922 It takes 2 days to get your basic wildland fire certification. And I had the privilege of working with their IMT on a few fires out here over the years, so they definitely have the knowledge at the upper levels (in my opinion). I just wonder if there's policy or something preventing its use and distribution because its not super common.
East coast is wait different then west and Midwest units and depts
@@thisisjspence upper levels yes the FDNY is by far the best in the world!!! I actually wish they would have a class for some of our chiefs out here in Nevada! The lower level every day firefighter from some station in New York though wouldn't be ready for a large fire out here, even if they got the right gear. It's just so different than what they are use to.
I don't think they have enough chiefs to send out here but maybe just policy
@@spyder801jd agreed but the gear is way lighter weight than bunker gear, and it's designed exactly for the purpose of brush fires!
So how do they top off the water tanks? Do they have an engine on standby at a hydrant to hook into or do they just hook directly into the hydrant? I know out here in the Pine Barrens they’ll set up several ponds for tenders to dump into then other units will draw from the ponds since there usually isn’t many solid water sources.
Hydrants… NYC doesn’t have wild fires like the west coast. A lot smaller areas for sure! This truck can pump and roll also so can have a 3.5 inch hose hanging off the back all the way to the hydrant
I would have thought they would equipped with brush fire clothing as it's a different type of fire fighting
When you’re only responding to 8-16 fires a year its kinda hard to justify maintaining a full set of gear…FDNY seems to wear their gear on every call, even medicals…
Yes, it's a different type of firefighting, but their brush fires are also a lot different than wildland fires out west. Less digging fire lines and more spraying water.
Yeah thanks for your comment!
check the pressure on the water can its below 100 lbs.
No water in the can when it’s not manned
🤙👩🚒
Thanks for watching
Skyler. I keep seeing videos of Companies using there older/ spare rigs.
My next question is were does Dept keep all the Spare rigs when not in use and would be possible do Fleet Friday on them
Maintaince about 45 or so spare engines, 40 spare towers and ladders. It’s just a empty lot.
Good video, I enjoyed watching it. How big is the pump on the BF units. You stated the tank is 500 gallions but not the pump.
Thanks for a good video, have a good day
Should be 500gpm also
does the FDNY do Wildfire deployments as well?
No
Brush??? Really??? Not Bush??? Sorry for asking, I'm from Germany. The translation "Brush" into German is meaning a Tool that you can use to clean shoes.
"Brush" in America can also mean vegetation.
Ok
Weren’t these rigs the ones that replaced the ones destroyed in hurricane sandy?
Yes
Does the unit have an independent engine for powering the pump In pump and roll? Most brush units I have seen do because the trucks main engine would be turning too slow when moving in a wild land scenario to turn the pump.
Not 100% sure it has a 500gpm pump and 500 gallons of water
Normally brush units have pump in roll. Have to look at the book and see
It's a pto so the engine for the apparatus runs the pump. That's the whole point of pump and roll
@@robertschultz6922 I just wonder how engine speed is controlled while vehicle is in motion and at the same time operating the pump. It would seem RPM needed for pumping would exceed what is needed for vehicle propulsion. Most other types of trucks that use PTO engage PTO mode when vehicle is not in motion and sometimes the PTO is locked out when vehicle is moving.
@@thomasfreeman7770 it is regulated by a governor that makes sure the rpm doesn't get too high but it's not like we are going code 3 while In pump in roll. We are normally crawling
What is an Indian pump
Basically a backpack that has water.
We call them piss pumps
5 gallons water can with a handle pump. .
OOF! brush fire work in bunkers SUCKS!
Well they don’t get brush fires like west coast
HUGE waste of money!
Why would it be a waste of money?
@@SkylerFire Been building fire trucks for 25+ years and "wildlands" units are pretty much a waste unless you really live where 4WD is necessary and don't need more than 500 gallons or so of water. I always had to remind the chief that the FIRST priority is to put out the fire, and more water is better, especially when you have to carry it to the fire.
Didn't see any shovels, Mcleod tools, Pulaskis, etc. Does FDNY not use them or were they just in another compartment?
Shovels maybe up top! But from what I was told everything was on the rig
@@SkylerFire Yeah, looks like there might've been a coffin box up top, next to the hose bed.