This is a sensible piece of emergency vehicle driving . The speed is not excessive in some videos and he's giving other motorists the chance to see and hear him coming and yield accordingly . This guy is also taking into account weather and road conditions . Using common sense while responding to an emergency call is vital . It is better to get there to the scene then not get there at all . If your driving a police car , ambulance , fire truck , or special response vehicle like a manic , then you're putting not only yourself but your department and others including the victims at risk .
yup, the point is to keep moving and get through traffic, not be stuck in it. Im learning now you cant let your adrenalin get the best of you. If you wreck responding to a call how are you going to explain that to insurance, your chief, the town, the person you hit - its a mess to even think about.
@@stagierpencil9059I guess it depends on the call. If it’s nothing no lights or sirens go to station. If it’s not to bad/bad do about 10 over. And if it’s life or death say structure with entrapment about 25 over 🤣
It's not Demanding the right of way it's requesting the right of way is what I was always taught 45 went 60 top and 35 I have driven as much as 50mph@@garrinyates343
A very good POV response as a volunteer firefighter this guy has a lot of common sense watching for other people instead of blowing through an intersection
Thanks for Andrew for what you do. I’m a firefighter myself. I love to see fellow members far away to have that kind of integrity and respect. Thanks brother for your integrity and dedication to your community. May god be with you every day, God speed brother.
Good job driving. Some videos like this, the responder is driving like a maniac acting like everybody is supposed to have seen them and gotten out of their way as they speed along. I also watched your pov light set-up video. If it get the job done, your doing right. Stay safe.
I have to second that off your driving. That intersection near the beginning of the clip, you waited for two cars that should have stopped. You maintained patience and kept your speed where if needed to be so you could make it to the firehouse safely. Excellent driving!!
Good video, However, Distance from what I’m assuming is home to the station is quite a distance to cover! Do you have a set of turnout gear with you or is it kept at the station only? I only ask because I was a volunteer firefighter in Spring City Tennessee and was allowed to have my gear with me at all times in case of a response directly to the scene.
Were you trained in how to properly respond code 3? This is the best example of emergency response driving ive seen. Some drive like its the end of the world.
Best advice is if your responding POV from your residents or some where in the community Your light bar should be mounted inside near the mirror inside your vehicle for visibility. The reason i am telling you this is because i had a family member that was a fire fighter and LT and when he was coming home from work, out and about or responding from home he always using his POV (Personal own vehicle) and he had to mount his light in view it could not be where you have it.. Plus no one can see it
It depends on the state. Some state laws require 360 lighting. I believe most states require 360 lighting. Also depends on the department and what the chief allows. Just because the state allows it doesn't mean the department allows lights/sirens in POV. Here we aren't allowed to run anything in any VFD across the state because the department chiefs wont allow it. If the department does allow it then its at the discretion of each VFF as to where and how they mount their emergency lights.
There’s always one that think they know what other people should do and not do with lights when not affiliated with any department nor have any experience.
Split fail. Have your light donhalf and half. When you do it in 1/4's like that it is difficult for the public to see, understand, and react. Just because YOU like the pattern does not make it effective.
@@andrewcarty7557 that makes a big difference,I may get that,I been using a 200w xprite speaker , it's very clear but not as loud as my Whelen in my other car
This is how you should respond to a call kids, driving with DUE REGARD I don't get the guys who drive 85 to calls they do nothing but make their department look bad, personally the fastest I drive to calls is 10 over the posted speed limit that's it and that's only if it's a hot call.
so that was ten minutes to get to the station. and then they have to start the fire truck? was he the driver of the firetruck? that sucks for the person that has a house fire. how come he didnt drive to the call?
Im starting my service with the next 8-12 months after i get certified honestly POV response is the worst job because every second counts and the longer it takes to get to the station the longer lives r at risk i rlly hope my department doesn’t put me on POV response but worst case scenario if they do i live less than 10 minutes away from my local department with lights and sirens i could get there in prolly 5 minutes ty for ur service brother much respect i got ur 6
This is a sensible piece of emergency vehicle driving . The speed is not excessive in some videos and he's giving other motorists the chance to see and hear him coming and yield accordingly . This guy is also taking into account weather and road conditions . Using common sense while responding to an emergency call is vital . It is better to get there to the scene then not get there at all . If your driving a police car , ambulance , fire truck , or special response vehicle like a manic , then you're putting not only yourself but your department and others including the victims at risk .
The key to keeping others safe while responding is to not go more than 10 to 15 over the posted speed limit
yup, the point is to keep moving and get through traffic, not be stuck in it. Im learning now you cant let your adrenalin get the best of you. If you wreck responding to a call how are you going to explain that to insurance, your chief, the town, the person you hit - its a mess to even think about.
@@stagierpencil9059I guess it depends on the call. If it’s nothing no lights or sirens go to station. If it’s not to bad/bad do about 10 over. And if it’s life or death say structure with entrapment about 25 over 🤣
It's not Demanding the right of way it's requesting the right of way is what I was always taught 45 went 60 top and 35 I have driven as much as 50mph@@garrinyates343
A very good POV response as a volunteer firefighter this guy has a lot of common sense watching for other people instead of blowing through an intersection
Thanks for Andrew for what you do. I’m a firefighter myself. I love to see fellow members far away to have that kind of integrity and respect. Thanks brother for your integrity and dedication to your community. May god be with you every day, God speed brother.
thank you that means a lot!
Same here
Awesome job responding code 3 responding quickly but also using the driving with due regard
Good job driving. Some videos like this, the responder is driving like a maniac acting like everybody is supposed to have seen them and gotten out of their way as they speed along. I also watched your pov light set-up video. If it get the job done, your doing right. Stay safe.
Much appreciated!
I have to second that off your driving. That intersection near the beginning of the clip, you waited for two cars that should have stopped. You maintained patience and kept your speed where if needed to be so you could make it to the firehouse safely. Excellent driving!!
@@andrewcarty7557HI there. Which state are you in? I'm in Saskatchewan, and I think my province has the same POV laws as your state does.
Good video, However, Distance from what I’m assuming is home to the station is quite a distance to cover! Do you have a set of turnout gear with you or is it kept at the station only? I only ask because I was a volunteer firefighter in Spring City Tennessee and was allowed to have my gear with me at all times in case of a response directly to the scene.
Awesome safe driving! Nice that the RR Tracks at GE are smooth:)
Your siren sounds like it makes a slight jump in tone at the start of every wail cycle.
It does
@@andrewcarty7557 What siren system is this vehicle using?
@tsmith_gaming it sounds like an Xprite siren. I'm not quite sure which one, though.
STL (Speed tech lights)
@@itstheo_official a cheap one.
thank you for your service sir! my dream is to become a volunteer FF
Were you trained in how to properly respond code 3? This is the best example of emergency response driving ive seen. Some drive like its the end of the world.
First off..thank you for your service..but a very long ride to the firehouse..just come home safe every time
Best advice is if your responding POV from your residents or some where in the community Your light bar should be mounted inside near the mirror inside your vehicle for visibility. The reason i am telling you this is because i had a family member that was a fire fighter and LT and when he was coming home from work, out and about or responding from home he always using his POV (Personal own vehicle) and he had to mount his light in view it could not be where you have it.. Plus no one can see it
It depends on the state. Some state laws require 360 lighting. I believe most states require 360 lighting. Also depends on the department and what the chief allows. Just because the state allows it doesn't mean the department allows lights/sirens in POV. Here we aren't allowed to run anything in any VFD across the state because the department chiefs wont allow it. If the department does allow it then its at the discretion of each VFF as to where and how they mount their emergency lights.
There’s always one that think they know what other people should do and not do with lights when not affiliated with any department nor have any experience.
You have a family member who runs lights and siren...?! 😂
Sit down 🤡
Split fail. Have your light donhalf and half. When you do it in 1/4's like that it is difficult for the public to see, understand, and react. Just because YOU like the pattern does not make it effective.
Wow! That engine sounds like an absolute beast
It’s the unmistakable sound of a Ram 5.7L V8.
I’ve heard it many times before and it’s pretty distinct.
Sweet response and crispy
Great video brother keep up the amazing work
It seems as though some people don’t know how to slow down at an intersection when a siren is heard.
Looksike the siren is moving traffic well , what speaker do u use
Feniex Triton 100w
@@andrewcarty7557 that makes a big difference,I may get that,I been using a 200w xprite speaker , it's very clear but not as loud as my Whelen in my other car
What siren do you have? I can't really tell, but that Wail tone sounds really good.
Speedtech lights
What's the type of dashlight you are using? Has a great double flash pattern and good visibility
SpeedTech Lights Striker 4
Are those flowmaster deltas? Sounds nice.
This is how you should respond to a call kids, driving with DUE REGARD I don't get the guys who drive 85 to calls they do nothing but make their department look bad, personally the fastest I drive to calls is 10 over the posted speed limit that's it and that's only if it's a hot call.
That's a long drive to station
That wail 😱 😆
What’s your sirens? I like em
STL 200 Watt
That vehicle Sounds like a Beast. What Vehicle are you running? Sounds like a "Dodge Ram"
2005 GMC Sierra
so that was ten minutes to get to the station. and then they have to start the fire truck? was he the driver of the firetruck? that sucks for the person that has a house fire. how come he didnt drive to the call?
Cant help that i unfortunately live 10 minutes from the station.
Im starting my service with the next 8-12 months after i get certified honestly POV response is the worst job because every second counts and the longer it takes to get to the station the longer lives r at risk i rlly hope my department doesn’t put me on POV response but worst case scenario if they do i live less than 10 minutes away from my local department with lights and sirens i could get there in prolly 5 minutes ty for ur service brother much respect i got ur 6
Lmao 😂
Too many cars without headlights
Bro you should get a helment cam
Working on that!
@@andrewcarty7557 bet
@@andrewcarty7557 it would be really nice
What state are you in? Cuz my state we're not allowed to have sirens
Kentucky
@@andrewcarty7557 Nice Ima have 2 more there instead of North Carolina XD
What siren do you have? I like that one better than the one I got.
From the sound it seems to be a SpeedTechLights Apex Siren
@@jacobpete8888could also be the STL boss because of the weird jump during the wail siren
Speedtech siren?
Correct
@@andrewcarty7557 do yours have a buzz when u turn it on ?
@@commanderhall848 I had that issue a while back but rewired it and it hasn’t done it since.
@@andrewcarty7557 can you share what u did ? That buzzing noise is annoying especially when you are in a quite car
Are you out in CO?
KY
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#samejob
Where is this? I would love to be able to respond to the station to catch the truck like back in the day. I used to be a vollie firefighter/EMT
The Ego trip. These fools are dangerous.