I can't tell you how awesome this is to watch as a firefighter who literally got home from training and put this on completely unexpecting to see you do this. I was hoping so bad that Chilli's mask would suck to his face. And I'm really impressed you donned your gear in 2:00. I've always looked at Navy SEALs as the toughest folks on earth, and the training you've done as the hardest. Just the fact that you did this and acknowledged that it is tough and that you appreciate what we do really makes me feel amazing. Awesome video. Hope you had fun. Thank you, sir!
I completely agree. I am 35 years in and thinking some may think they made this difficult for the video and only because these guys are tough themselves. They did not. This is standard practice for every department in the nation folks. And I am very impressed they did as well as they did. Best job in the world guys. Thank you for putting this out there on RUclips. Take care and stay safe. Oh, and sucking your mask to your face is the most fearful thing that will ever happen to you. Particularly if you are in a well involved structure. Yes, I have had it happen a few times. Not fun.
nobody is doubting it is tough. but its kinda like this. firefighters are like a 100 pound weight. almost anyone can lift it and it is tough. it takes some energy. it will never be "easy" and without effort. seals are like a 250 pound weight. its not even comparable.
As a 5ft tall girl I can say I passed the physical test for a Type 1 Wildland Firefighter at 18 years old! Three miles with 60 pounds on my back! I was the only girl on my fire crew!!
Retired Fire Captain here. That was a lot of fun to watch so thanks for the good time, it reminds of the fun times we had. And thanks for the Rome Fire Dept. for having you guys over. Bet they had a blast.
As someone who looks back wishing i would have served my country, but now serve my community its awesome to see you come get a taste of our world man. Good work
Recently retired from the biggest department in western Canada. Established in 1886, great legacy. I had to watch this! Great video boys' thanks for making this. Couple insider points here for non-firefighters. I want to highlight that when on that massive ladder the only time I was ever tied off was once during the entrance test. After that, there's no harness and no rope folks. We do have a strap that we can hook on to our ladder belt at the top, but there's no help other than that. At 100' up there is some major butt clenching. Now do it at 3:30am in the rain when you've slept for maybe 2 hours if you're lucky. It's a savage profession. Small detail here on hoisting the hose roll up with the rope. We are never allowed to use the ledge to pull rope up on. We had to hang over the ledge and use our upper bodies to pull it up. That added to the discomfort of that evolution. Okay one last one. Just so people are aware those tanks we breathe from are not oxygen tanks. In other words, it's not like the oxygen in casinos or medical oxygen tanks. That's a huge difference. It's just compressed air. In fact, we place stale air dates on the tanks just like food. You have to change the air, or it gets too stale. Why I'm pointing this out is that when performing some of the hardest physical tasks imaginable, you are also sucking crappy, dry, stale air haha. Less than ideal. Anyway, super cool, you can tell I still love this stuff. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters out there still in the line of duty. Thanks again for the cool video guys, cheers.
as a recently retired 30 year short fat firefighter dude, it is really awesome to see high speed bad ass operators born and bred for battle over days of self sufficiency see what an anaerobic high stress high tempo short duration event that initial attack firefighting can be! You guys are stuuuuds both of ya, and thanks for take a minute to accept the differences from your skillset to ours.!
I worked as a facility manager at a police and fire training center and I have the ultimate respect for firefighters and police. You guys did an outstanding job with the little to no training for these tests that you had.
I watched my Dad do the firefighter competitions up to his early 60s, whipping fellas half his age in the heat of DC summers. He traveled around the country representing his volunteer company in NJ. I always had admired his grit, but now I see he's even more of a badass than I knew.
Just love these guys! As much grief as Chad and Chilli regularly dish-out to one another, it's obvious that they love and care deeply for one another. Please keep putting-out the inspirational and positive, entertaining content. God is using you both!
I was a Firefighter/EMT/Hazmat technician. Our mine rescue team competed in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, from 2010 until I retired in 2012. The challenge was called "The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports" and it certainly lived up to its name! We were based in Carlin, Nevada which sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet above sea level. Training for this competition was brutal and running the full course was easily the most difficult physical challenge I had ever gone through. I was the oldest guy on the team, making my last run in Farmer's Branch, Texas in 2012, at the age of 61. I finished in 3:10, which set a Nevada state record for 60 and over. The Challenge really sucked, but once you've completed it, it gets under your skin, and you get hooked into trying to figure out how to cut a couple of seconds off that next run! Definitely a love-hate kind of thing.
Every year at our annual at my Department, we'd say "Why am I killing myself? I'm just gonna coast this year and do it in under seven." Then every time, you start the course and end up trying to beat last year's time to prove something to yourself. 🤣👍
That was awesome! I was a Captain on a professional, very busy fire department in a city in NJ for 30 years. I really enjoyed when the Chief would send me the new recruits coming out of many branches of our military. I had Marines, Army, Navy and Air Force. I even a Marine Sniper, although he never talked much and kept to himself, but at a working structure fire, he was top notch and a great team mate. Many were combat vets. The one thing they all had in common was a true understanding of our chain of command structure since we were quasi military in nature and structure. Respect, honor, and the ability to learn quickly, I was a very lucky officer. I believe in constant training and my crew was top notch. I never had the honor of working with a seal. God bless you guys and god bless America! Stay safe my brothers.
Thanks for this review and acknowledgement. I was US Navy 1/2001-1/2005, EM3, USS Peleliu LHA-5 and MDSU-1 Det-1. Loved the Navy but couldn’t stay; became a Firefighter and have been doing that since 2006. I have deployed with SEALS, SWCC and EOD; you all are bad-asses and I appreciate the mutual respect we show each other. Fair winds and following seas brother.
I ran an Ultra 100 5 years ago and there was a fire fighter running the same course in full gear! He was running for a fundraiser. My hats off to first responders.
I really enjoyed this video! I retired after being a firefighter (Truck Co. captain) in California for 32 years. We did a very similar drill at least annually (the donning turnouts and SCBA quarterly) for time. I love the trash talking between Chad and Chili - makes it even more fun! And, like the SEALs say: “Never Quit”.
Respect to both for showing how tough it really is. Chad had him before the start only because he understands the intensity as it resembles his training. I'd love to see you both train for this and do it again.
Love it!!! I am 43 years on the job and 59 years old I love seeing others playing in our world. Thank the Brothers and Sisters Of the Rome Ga. FD for letting you guys experience it and Thank you for your service to our country!
Welcome to our world! Believe it or not, firefighters have heroes too, that would be our military (for me anyway). 20 year fire Lt. here. Glad you guys got to see what we do.
I appreciate you packing up and doing this. I think a lot of people see us when we’re on a call and think we’re just chilling at the firehouse if we’re not on a scene. Cheers
When I was 20 yrs old my friend asked me to volunteer with him to be a fireman. I was in great shape, getting ready to go to Army basic. I ran 3 miles to the department. After the drills at the end of the night my friend was driving me home. Much respect to all the Firefighters. Carrying all that weight with masks and in Danger. Something else!
As someone that’s done this firefighter physical test and has done the navy seal workout routine they both whoop you pretty good. Impressive work guys!
A new subscriber, and found the channel from the talks. Never saw Chadd really "operate". You can tell his training from the past helps him adapt to new environments. Watching Chadd looked like a true professional. I watch Chilli and I'm like. That's still probably better than post people, but looks like an amatuer next to Chadd.
I think Chili was overdressed in those drawers he was wearing. I guess they were slowing him down. Chadd you should have offered to take the dummy off the sled, and let Chili replace it so you could have pulled him to the finish line. He definitely needed all the help he could get. Awesome post fellas! Hilarious as always!
I’m retired a FF/Paramedic from a major metropolitan City Fire Department.. 30 years!! Nothing but work!! But wow.. what a great way to make a living!! Do miss not serving in OUR ARMED FORCES!! Luv those guys!!
I was hurting JUST WATCHING you guys take the firefighter test! Chadd proves once again he has what it takes to make the team, and Chili did well too...just not as well as Chadd.
This was awesome! I always wondered what it was like taking this test. I remember I was once a certified type 2 wildland firefighter for a program I did. The test in that were mostly physical but this is much different because your preparing for a structural fire. I never got to go on any real wildfire calls, but we did do prescribed fires and we lugged around a good amount of gear and survival supplies that weighed maybe 35 lbs with a drip torch. I can't imagine being in a forest with hundred foot walls of flames. The heat you can feel from a good distance away and it will just sear your lungs. But in a home or building that fire is right on top of you and condensed into corridors which always seemed like a much more scary thing to me. You don't know what's around i.e.(propane tanks, oil tanks, combustible chemicals.) Much respect to these guys and gals and what they do.
It definitely looked tough but do-able. I think the hardest part would be the body drag at the very end - dead weight of an injured human is nearly incomprehensible. I work in construction and carry heavy stuff up several flights of stairs 5 days a week. I crawl under houses and through attics and run after work a few days a week so that challenge looks super fun. Thanks for videos!!!
Chadd, love the videos brother very informative on every level. I purchased both Nuff Said Running and Patreon and I highly recommend both to everyone who enjoys your YoutTube channel. I'd love to learn more about your life as a SEAL, in particular learning about all the gear you were issued from Naval Special Warfare Prep School through to your retirement (firearms, knives, watches, etc.). Looking forward to all the future content.
Dudes , that was hilarious . I have many friends that are firefighters , awesome guys for sure . I took a very simple test to join Louisville Kentucky fire department when I was 41 , I'm getting ready to turn 63 in December. I killed it 22 years ago , 2nd best time in my class and I was 11 years older than the next guy . Telling the truth , I'm still in great shape but I seriously doubt I could get through the course now . I trained for the test with a backpack full of magazines and running stairs at a local college . Loved the video brother !
Awsome video, to think how hard their job is this is got to be gratifying. I give chilli a break he just got over FOOD POISONING. LOL LOTS OF LOVE TO OUR FIRST RESPONDERS.
Remarkable video!Real hard situation!It takes balls of steel to be a firefighter and pass the test!Although Chadd did come through with flying colours,Chili did look better off in the fire suit!
No wonder firefighters are usually in better shape than most cops, I know I’ve seen some cops that I’m like there is no one way this dude could catch me 😂
WOW awesome training hoo-ha.. chilly don't like heights.. navy seal knows it's not the size that matters. It's how fast you can move your body to accomplish the mission.. enjoyed watching y'all's fun.. night stalkers don't quit.
Now remember that in most rural communities, firefighters are volunteers who for the most part go through this type of training in order to help their communities. Shit most certainly ain’t easy. It was cool to see the struggles you had but with more training you guys would be unstoppable in the fire service. Nice video.
I am a career Firefighter/Paramedic, here in California. I worked for a DoD fire department and had the opportunity to make friends with SEAL’s, SF guys, and PJ’s along the way. Some actually became fireman themselves. I have tremendous respect for what the Spec Ops community went through in training, goes through in battle, and what it does to the families in order to be in that job. It’s very similar to firefighting, especially the wilderness fire Hot Shot Crews and Smoke Jumpers. Being in austere environments and being self-sufficient for days on end is a real test of fortitude. I’d be very curious if we have some of the same friends from “the teams”. I have done some gnarly workouts and runs with my buddy in 10th Group, but nothing compares to that time you spend doing the firefighter combat challenge stuff. I was part of a competitive team for a while. It is definitely the hardest three minutes of your life. Thank you for acknowledging the difficulty of being a firefighter.
I taught in college and in the facility they had fire science classes. The labs were brutal. Advanced courses like boat accidents recovery rappelling or chemical spills were very intense. Very dedicated folks to their craft.
As a firefighter I appreciate yall do this it's hard work, it takes alot of drive to keep going, alot of people don't realize how much work it is, and we are away from our families risking our lives to save theirs, I live to hear the tone, love helping people👍👊
I was in the US Army and although I was never a police officer, a fire fighter or any first responder I have to say all of you guys I consider my brothers and sisters. The thing that makes these career fields similar in my opinion is the brotherhood, the discipline, the attention to detail, reacting under pressure, acting under pressure, the respect and the love of what we all do and of course the memories. Not everyone can do these jobs but for those of you serving in the military, as a police officer, as a firefighter or other first responder I say thank you all for what you do!
Great content-shout out to the brave firemen out there! I remember doing similar training before becoming a correctional officer-we were blindfolded in a mask and had to find our way out of a building-the instructor turned my bottle off and I thought I was gonna die! Shit ain’t no joke fam! Be safe yall
Thanks for sharing that. I think we take for granted men and women go through to become first responders. A true eye opener, and those men and women volunteer to perform that service for us!
Well... as a retired PD/ SWAT guy, you needed to include the "Wait until the PD says its safe for us to go in" part. What about the watching TV and Barka Lounger challenge? Not to mention the "Who is cooking dinner" challenge. Love my FD bros. Maybe. Im afraid of fire. People shooting, not so much.
I retired after 32 year’s career and volunteer time total. It is a young man’s game. I do miss it. But I am glad someone is taking the time to show some of the training we went through to save lives.
Yes it is hard and the thing is when they fight a fire it’s ten times harder and longer. Then they all go back to the station and clean it all up and get ready to do it again crazy. Great video
That looks like one tough damn physical test. I can’t imagine moving around in a hurry wearing all that gear. I would have a heart attack for sure. Great video.
Oh man, do I remember those days of the FF Combat Challenge. Y'all did very well man! The mannequin Rescue Randy drag at the end it a killer at tgat point. I learned back then that it was more difficult than my Army BT. Thanks for taking the Challenge and sharing it. 🇺🇲
Thank you to both of you for putting yourselves out there to show what we do to prepare for our job. If you get a chance, see about sitting in on a sette'. Live fire changes things a bit. The sette' is just basically where we put you in gear and place you in a room that we start a fire in, allow it to build to rollover, and show you what it feels like and looks like. How to avoid flashover, etc. Only issue may be the beard brother lol. The heat will give you a radical shave of any exposed hair and mask seal would probably be a major issue, but if you can get a decent seal, it would be an experience for you guys. As an old salty firefighter, you guys did very well and I would be happy to have either of you on my crew. God bless you both and stay safe. Oh, and I am only about 45 miles from where you were doing this. I am in Douglas County Ga. Take care and stay safe.
love it..ive been a firefighter for 21 years. I was going to say ,you don't have your gear spread out like that ..and then it dawned on me ..I sure as hell could ! thanks for the Idea! drive on !
Chadd looks like a professional. Chili looks like he could be a model for their calendar.
is Chilli his son?
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I was a fireman and a paramedic in my twenties. The firefighter combat fitness test is no joke. Solid work, boys.
I can't tell you how awesome this is to watch as a firefighter who literally got home from training and put this on completely unexpecting to see you do this. I was hoping so bad that Chilli's mask would suck to his face. And I'm really impressed you donned your gear in 2:00. I've always looked at Navy SEALs as the toughest folks on earth, and the training you've done as the hardest. Just the fact that you did this and acknowledged that it is tough and that you appreciate what we do really makes me feel amazing. Awesome video. Hope you had fun. Thank you, sir!
I completely agree. I am 35 years in and thinking some may think they made this difficult for the video and only because these guys are tough themselves. They did not. This is standard practice for every department in the nation folks. And I am very impressed they did as well as they did. Best job in the world guys. Thank you for putting this out there on RUclips. Take care and stay safe. Oh, and sucking your mask to your face is the most fearful thing that will ever happen to you. Particularly if you are in a well involved structure. Yes, I have had it happen a few times. Not fun.
And yet I still watch videos of the first day or two of BUD/S and say to myself, "No effing way I make it through the first week."
nobody is doubting it is tough. but its kinda like this. firefighters are like a 100 pound weight. almost anyone can lift it and it is tough. it takes some energy. it will never be "easy" and without effort. seals are like a 250 pound weight. its not even comparable.
also keep in mind you are watching a bunch of retired seals lol. if you really believe they have kept the same training regiment out your wrong
@@brandonmcgee1678 Definitely. I never meant to compare the two. There is no comparison between what we do and SEAL training. Not even close.
Much respect to all our first responders. God bless you and your families.
As a 5ft tall girl I can say I passed the physical test for a Type 1 Wildland Firefighter at 18 years old! Three miles with 60 pounds on my back! I was the only girl on my fire crew!!
One thing about 3 of 7 that I feel reverberates over and over in his content is training and how important it is. Love it, train up, train hard.
I like the circus music you added for chili! Lololol
Retired Fire Captain here. That was a lot of fun to watch so thanks for the good time, it reminds of the fun times we had. And thanks for the Rome Fire Dept. for having you guys over. Bet they had a blast.
As someone who looks back wishing i would have served my country, but now serve my community its awesome to see you come get a taste of our world man. Good work
Your still serving the country while serving the community
Chadd, I am a retied firefighter of 21 years and the PT damn near kills one of us each year.... this is DEFINITELY a young man's game.
I’m staring my firefighting journey just finished academy at 36. Definitely wish I did this a decade ago.
Recently retired from the biggest department in western Canada. Established in 1886, great legacy. I had to watch this! Great video boys' thanks for making this. Couple insider points here for non-firefighters. I want to highlight that when on that massive ladder the only time I was ever tied off was once during the entrance test. After that, there's no harness and no rope folks. We do have a strap that we can hook on to our ladder belt at the top, but there's no help other than that. At 100' up there is some major butt clenching. Now do it at 3:30am in the rain when you've slept for maybe 2 hours if you're lucky.
It's a savage profession.
Small detail here on hoisting the hose roll up with the rope. We are never allowed to use the ledge to pull rope up on. We had to hang over the ledge and use our upper bodies to pull it up. That added to the discomfort of that evolution.
Okay one last one. Just so people are aware those tanks we breathe from are not oxygen tanks. In other words, it's not like the oxygen in casinos or medical oxygen tanks. That's a huge difference. It's just compressed air. In fact, we place stale air dates on the tanks just like food. You have to change the air, or it gets too stale. Why I'm pointing this out is that when performing some of the hardest physical tasks imaginable, you are also sucking crappy, dry, stale air haha. Less than ideal.
Anyway, super cool, you can tell I still love this stuff. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters out there still in the line of duty.
Thanks again for the cool video guys, cheers.
THAT OPEN MONOLOGUE ABOUT HOW LUCKY WE ARE THAT FIRST RESPONDERS SHOW UP WHEN WE NEED, HIT HOME
Great job, Chadd. That challenge looks brutal. Thanks to the Rome FD for allowing you guys to come out and share the experience with us.
You guys are tremendous. And this was a nice snapshot of what our first responders, fire fighters etc. do to keep in shape to keep us safe.
Don’t let these guys fool you, there are plenty of out of shape firefighters who can’t do this course
@@darinrasmussen5828 lol ya I was thinking most firefighters I see are over weight
@@darinrasmussen5828 most
as a recently retired 30 year short fat firefighter dude, it is really awesome to see high speed bad ass operators born and bred for battle over days of self sufficiency see what an anaerobic high stress high tempo short duration event that initial attack firefighting can be! You guys are stuuuuds both of ya, and thanks for take a minute to accept the differences from your skillset to ours.!
I worked as a facility manager at a police and fire training center and I have the ultimate respect for firefighters and police. You guys did an outstanding job with the little to no training for these tests that you had.
I watched my Dad do the firefighter competitions up to his early 60s, whipping fellas half his age in the heat of DC summers. He traveled around the country representing his volunteer company in NJ. I always had admired his grit, but now I see he's even more of a badass than I knew.
My Grandfather was a firefighter for 30 years, he was still in fantastic physical condition well into his 60s.
Surprised nobody puked. That’s hard shit right there guys. I give you guys both lots of credit for toughing out that test.
Just love these guys! As much grief as Chad and Chilli regularly dish-out to one another, it's obvious that they love and care deeply for one another. Please keep putting-out the inspirational and positive, entertaining content. God is using you both!
I was a Firefighter/EMT/Hazmat technician. Our mine rescue team competed in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, from 2010 until I retired in 2012. The challenge was called "The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports" and it certainly lived up to its name! We were based in Carlin, Nevada which sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet above sea level. Training for this competition was brutal and running the full course was easily the most difficult physical challenge I had ever gone through. I was the oldest guy on the team, making my last run in Farmer's Branch, Texas in 2012, at the age of 61. I finished in 3:10, which set a Nevada state record for 60 and over. The Challenge really sucked, but once you've completed it, it gets under your skin, and you get hooked into trying to figure out how to cut a couple of seconds off that next run! Definitely a love-hate kind of thing.
Every year at our annual at my Department, we'd say "Why am I killing myself? I'm just gonna coast this year and do it in under seven." Then every time, you start the course and end up trying to beat last year's time to prove something to yourself. 🤣👍
Chili knew he had given his all.....and he had no excuses. That's what a man does.
That was awesome! I was a Captain on a professional, very busy fire department in a city in NJ for 30 years. I really enjoyed when the Chief would send me the new recruits coming out of many branches of our military. I had Marines, Army, Navy and Air Force. I even a Marine Sniper, although he never talked much and kept to himself, but at a working structure fire, he was top notch and a great team mate. Many were combat vets. The one thing they all had in common was a true understanding of our chain of command structure since we were quasi military in nature and structure. Respect, honor, and the ability to learn quickly, I was a very lucky officer. I believe in constant training and my crew was top notch. I never had the honor of working with a seal. God bless you guys and god bless America! Stay safe my brothers.
Thanks for this review and acknowledgement. I was US Navy 1/2001-1/2005, EM3, USS Peleliu LHA-5 and MDSU-1 Det-1. Loved the Navy but couldn’t stay; became a Firefighter and have been doing that since 2006. I have deployed with SEALS, SWCC and EOD; you all are bad-asses and I appreciate the mutual respect we show each other. Fair winds and following seas brother.
I ran an Ultra 100 5 years ago and there was a fire fighter running the same course in full gear! He was running for a fundraiser. My hats off to first responders.
I really enjoyed this video! I retired after being a firefighter (Truck Co. captain) in California for 32 years. We did a very similar drill at least annually (the donning turnouts and SCBA quarterly) for time. I love the trash talking between Chad and Chili - makes it even more fun! And, like the SEALs say: “Never Quit”.
And Kudos to Rome FD for all their help in making this happen! 🚒🇺🇸
I had my doubts with those slender pecs. of his. Lots of upper body mass needed.
Respect to both for showing how tough it really is. Chad had him before the start only because he understands the intensity as it resembles his training. I'd love to see you both train for this and do it again.
Love it!!! I am 43 years on the job and 59 years old I love seeing others playing in our world. Thank the Brothers and Sisters Of the Rome Ga. FD for letting you guys experience it and Thank you for your service to our country!
Welcome to our world! Believe it or not, firefighters have heroes too, that would be our military (for me anyway). 20 year fire Lt. here. Glad you guys got to see what we do.
And linemen!!! Haha
I appreciate you packing up and doing this. I think a lot of people see us when we’re on a call and think we’re just chilling at the firehouse if we’re not on a scene. Cheers
When I was 20 yrs old my friend asked me to volunteer with him to be a fireman. I was in great shape, getting ready to go to Army basic. I ran 3 miles to the department. After the drills at the end of the night my friend was driving me home. Much respect to all the Firefighters. Carrying all that weight with masks and in Danger. Something else!
God bless these first responders and everything they've been through as our country rebuilds!!
Quite the workout. Fully geared & on air makes the job rougher than it looks.
As someone that’s done this firefighter physical test and has done the navy seal workout routine they both whoop you pretty good. Impressive work guys!
A new subscriber, and found the channel from the talks. Never saw Chadd really "operate". You can tell his training from the past helps him adapt to new environments. Watching Chadd looked like a true professional. I watch Chilli and I'm like. That's still probably better than post people, but looks like an amatuer next to Chadd.
I think Chili was overdressed in those drawers he was wearing. I guess they were slowing him down. Chadd you should have offered to take the dummy off the sled, and let Chili replace it so you could have pulled him to the finish line. He definitely needed all the help he could get. Awesome post fellas! Hilarious as always!
I’m retired a FF/Paramedic from a major metropolitan City Fire Department.. 30 years!! Nothing but work!! But wow.. what a great way to make a living!! Do miss not serving in OUR ARMED FORCES!! Luv those guys!!
Big thanks to all the firefighters who eat smoke and lay it on the line to save lives every single day! Great episode!
I was hurting JUST WATCHING you guys take the firefighter test! Chadd proves once again he has what it takes to make the team, and Chili did well too...just not as well as Chadd.
Man I was impressed, 2 minute drill takes time and practice and you made it on a first try?!? Amazing
Dude had to climb those swinging, flimsy, 75 ft maritime boarding ladders lol. That was probably a nice step up.
He was a navy seal. Obviously lol.
Whoa, I cannot imagine how hard this was. I would be dead, or in the ICU after the first exercise. Congratulations fellas! You were incredible.
Haha, Chili’s girl is probably like “ come on Chili we’re gonna be late again; be right there something doesn’t look quite right “
Extra points for the trash talking Chad!
Being in the fire service for decades, firefighters are athletes that save lives . Mad respect for firefighters and our military personnel
This was awesome! I always wondered what it was like taking this test. I remember I was once a certified type 2 wildland firefighter for a program I did. The test in that were mostly physical but this is much different because your preparing for a structural fire. I never got to go on any real wildfire calls, but we did do prescribed fires and we lugged around a good amount of gear and survival supplies that weighed maybe 35 lbs with a drip torch. I can't imagine being in a forest with hundred foot walls of flames. The heat you can feel from a good distance away and it will just sear your lungs. But in a home or building that fire is right on top of you and condensed into corridors which always seemed like a much more scary thing to me. You don't know what's around i.e.(propane tanks, oil tanks, combustible chemicals.) Much respect to these guys and gals and what they do.
As a volunteer this makes me happy to see you guys do this. Thank you for showing a little bit of what it takes.
It definitely looked tough but do-able. I think the hardest part would be the body drag at the very end - dead weight of an injured human is nearly incomprehensible. I work in construction and carry heavy stuff up several flights of stairs 5 days a week. I crawl under houses and through attics and run after work a few days a week so that challenge looks super fun. Thanks for videos!!!
Chadd, love the videos brother very informative on every level. I purchased both Nuff Said Running and Patreon and I highly recommend both to everyone who enjoys your YoutTube channel. I'd love to learn more about your life as a SEAL, in particular learning about all the gear you were issued from Naval Special Warfare Prep School through to your retirement (firearms, knives, watches, etc.). Looking forward to all the future content.
Awesome job Chadd and Chili my family are Military, COPS 🚓🇺🇸& Firefighters 🚒 🔥
So much RESPECT for them and deep gratitude! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dudes , that was hilarious . I have many friends that are firefighters , awesome guys for sure . I took a very simple test to join Louisville Kentucky fire department when I was 41 , I'm getting ready to turn 63 in December. I killed it 22 years ago , 2nd best time in my class and I was 11 years older than the next guy . Telling the truth , I'm still in great shape but I seriously doubt I could get through the course now . I trained for the test with a backpack full of magazines and running stairs at a local college . Loved the video brother !
Awsome video, to think how hard their job is this is got to be gratifying. I give chilli a break he just got over FOOD POISONING. LOL LOTS OF LOVE TO OUR FIRST RESPONDERS.
Love the content fellas! This looked grueling.
Congrats on reaching 300k subscribers! And, one of your best videos!
Remarkable video!Real hard situation!It takes balls of steel to be a firefighter and pass the test!Although Chadd did come through with flying colours,Chili did look better off in the fire suit!
No wonder firefighters are usually in better shape than most cops, I know I’ve seen some cops that I’m like there is no one way this dude could catch me 😂
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WOW awesome training hoo-ha.. chilly don't like heights.. navy seal knows it's not the size that matters. It's how fast you can move your body to accomplish the mission.. enjoyed watching y'all's fun.. night stalkers don't quit.
Grew up in Calhoun, good to see you fellas making your rounds in the area and getting involved in different communities now.
Now remember that in most rural communities, firefighters are volunteers who for the most part go through this type of training in order to help their communities. Shit most certainly ain’t easy. It was cool to see the struggles you had but with more training you guys would be unstoppable in the fire service. Nice video.
😂😂😂😂 chili is awesome he cracks me up!! 😂😂. You guys are awesome man
I am a career Firefighter/Paramedic, here in California. I worked for a DoD fire department and had the opportunity to make friends with SEAL’s, SF guys, and PJ’s along the way. Some actually became fireman themselves. I have tremendous respect for what the Spec Ops community went through in training, goes through in battle, and what it does to the families in order to be in that job. It’s very similar to firefighting, especially the wilderness fire Hot Shot Crews and Smoke Jumpers. Being in austere environments and being self-sufficient for days on end is a real test of fortitude. I’d be very curious if we have some of the same friends from “the teams”. I have done some gnarly workouts and runs with my buddy in 10th Group, but nothing compares to that time you spend doing the firefighter combat challenge stuff. I was part of a competitive team for a while. It is definitely the hardest three minutes of your life. Thank you for acknowledging the difficulty of being a firefighter.
I taught in college and in the facility they had fire science classes. The labs were brutal. Advanced courses like boat accidents recovery rappelling or chemical spills were very intense. Very dedicated folks to their craft.
Very very much respect for all they do! Thank you for bringing to light just how hard it is to be a fireman😎
You two crack me up!
I was a firefighter for 8 years, volunteer and career. Best job I ever had. And I did 20 in the navy. love what you guys do, hooked on your channel.
I went thru training in the 70s things have gotten more intense since …hats off to you it’s harder than you expected
😂Awesome job.. been a firefighter for 22 years... last 15years been a Fire Captain.. well done.. my favorite video.. much respect. God Bless
Man, I have so mad respect to firefighters...this job is freaking hell! They go everywhere because of anything possible. Great video!
As a firefighter I appreciate yall do this it's hard work, it takes alot of drive to keep going, alot of people don't realize how much work it is, and we are away from our families risking our lives to save theirs, I live to hear the tone, love helping people👍👊
First responders... WHOA! If it came down to saving yourself or dragging my thickness... You'd get a medal for even considering it.
Thoroughly enjoy these videos! Keep up the good work!
I was in the US Army and although I was never a police officer, a fire fighter or any first responder I have to say all of you guys I consider my brothers and sisters. The thing that makes these career fields similar in my opinion is the brotherhood, the discipline, the attention to detail, reacting under pressure, acting under pressure, the respect and the love of what we all do and of course the memories. Not everyone can do these jobs but for those of you serving in the military, as a police officer, as a firefighter or other first responder I say thank you all for what you do!
Thanks, Chadd and Chili. This one meant a lot. Great job to you both.
Great content-shout out to the brave firemen out there! I remember doing similar training before becoming a correctional officer-we were blindfolded in a mask and had to find our way out of a building-the instructor turned my bottle off and I thought I was gonna die! Shit ain’t no joke fam! Be safe yall
I am a retired firefighter/EMT. I loved those ladders, I loved the work of it, and I loved there was so much to always learn. peace
All firefighters know when you put on the gear the workout goes up to another level. Great video!
Thanks for sharing that. I think we take for granted men and women go through to become first responders. A true eye opener, and those men and women volunteer to perform that service for us!
Well... as a retired PD/ SWAT guy, you needed to include the "Wait until the PD says its safe for us to go in" part. What about the watching TV and Barka Lounger challenge? Not to mention the "Who is cooking dinner" challenge. Love my FD bros. Maybe. Im afraid of fire. People shooting, not so much.
And Chili in his chonies....
You two are funny as heck loved watching this video I laughed my rear off 😂
For some reason, when I see you two, Banjo music starts playing in my head! BaWaaa!
I retired after 32 year’s career and volunteer time total. It is a young man’s game. I do miss it. But I am glad someone is taking the time to show some of the training we went through to save lives.
This is so funny ! Shout out to our first responders !
Yes it is hard and the thing is when they fight a fire it’s ten times harder and longer. Then they all go back to the station and clean it all up and get ready to do it again crazy. Great video
Fun video man, God bless everyone involved. Chili pepper needs to find another gear man.
This series is the best these guys are amazing
It’s a bit more then people think. You guys are powerful in what you do. Great job! ✌️ retired FF/PM Florida
This is one of my favorite videos yet. You two crack me up. Great job guys!
That was epic! Tough as they come.
You guys are the best. Love the smack talking you two give to oneanother. That firefighting challenge is indeed brutal.
THIS WAS THE BEST! Thank you Mr. Chad!
Chadd you killed it brother! I appreciate the effort you put into these challenges, it makes me want to get after it too! Solid!
That looks like one tough damn physical test. I can’t imagine moving around in a hurry wearing all that gear. I would have a heart attack for sure. Great video.
Oh man, do I remember those days of the FF Combat Challenge. Y'all did very well man! The mannequin Rescue Randy drag at the end it a killer at tgat point. I learned back then that it was more difficult than my Army BT. Thanks for taking the Challenge and sharing it. 🇺🇲
Thank you to both of you for putting yourselves out there to show what we do to prepare for our job. If you get a chance, see about sitting in on a sette'. Live fire changes things a bit. The sette' is just basically where we put you in gear and place you in a room that we start a fire in, allow it to build to rollover, and show you what it feels like and looks like. How to avoid flashover, etc. Only issue may be the beard brother lol. The heat will give you a radical shave of any exposed hair and mask seal would probably be a major issue, but if you can get a decent seal, it would be an experience for you guys. As an old salty firefighter, you guys did very well and I would be happy to have either of you on my crew. God bless you both and stay safe. Oh, and I am only about 45 miles from where you were doing this. I am in Douglas County Ga. Take care and stay safe.
love it..ive been a firefighter for 21 years. I was going to say ,you don't have your gear spread out like that ..and then it dawned on me ..I sure as hell could ! thanks for the Idea! drive on !
Much respect and new found admiration for our fire fighters… and Brad and Chili… you guys are great!
When we do ladder climbs we have to carry a tool and a pipe hole usually but I still love that you tried it and got to experience what it is!
Love it! Great videos! Keep on going that way! :-)
Great content. Great comparisons to civilian obstacle courses against someone who’s endured the hardest.
Thanks, all you firefighters. You put your life at risk daily to save us. We appreciate it.
Being new into firefighting, doing things on air makes it that much harder. Good job guys.