Hey Chris, thanks for the really great content. I'm currently doing my A levels and considering either working as a paramedic or in emergency medicine. Did you ever consider working in emergency medicine and what made you choose being a paramedic as a career?
Hi Creppy, thanks very much for this. Both would be great careers and at the time of me doing A levels (many many moons ago) my main reason for Paramedicine was one of environment. I am an outdoorsy type person and liked the idea of multiple environments for dealing with patients, differing aspects of the job like the driving as well as the clinical and then some of the logistical challenges like once diagnosed and treated, then having to move and carry and transport the patient. All hands on work that suited my personality type better. The career progression for pre-hospital clinicians is a lot more varied now and includes working in primary care and GP surgeries, encompassing every step along the College of Paramedics career framework through to Consultant Paramedic and on to Director jobs. For me, this was enough. Good luck in your career.
@@streetster20 It's difficult for many blue light drivers to post videos as there are loads of ever-changing rules surrounding response runs around privacy and security. There was a Dutch(?) channel that had very similar videos until their department changed their policies.
would be great to see a spedo as you go, the driving is so clam and controlled its hard to gauge how fast you are traveling at various points and the impact of the changes you describe
@@zaidsadeq2072 on A Roads it will be within +20mph of the posted speed limit, so for a 40mph Zone he could be allowed up to 20mph extra and that's with dry conditions. If it is 70mph (on a motorway) then +30/35mph is the typical extra speeds if it is clear, no har, and Dry roads.
I don't think we will ever see that, lol. But he drives within his own abilities, ability of the vehicle and traffic/conditions. I wouldn't want anyone to attempt that sort of driving if they have not had the proper training and are able to use the correct exemptions :-)
Could you explain a little about why you have different siren tones and when/what situations they are used for please? Is it your own discretion or are there guidelines to be followed? Thank you :)
As far as I’m aware a tone change is used to aid getting the attention of other drivers, e.g. approaching a junction. There are some blue light training videos on RUclips that demonstrate that.. but I’m sure there’s more to it so I’d love to know too!
The sirens get more and more urgent sounding Wail is less Yelp is more Priority is obviously, priority. A siren change is usually done when approaching a hazard or to try provoke a response from a vehicle.
Interested in this as well! Over here we have guidelines that say to use the siren as little as possible, and often we just use light until there's traffic right in front, or a crossing or such places that you just need to get peoples attention.
The double beep to say thank you is an interesting one, I'd have thought you were angry with me if I was beeped at twice by a blue light vehicle. I also think it's interesting that the siren tone change is attached to the horn, especially at points where you are turning the siren off to not force traffic to move through red lights (in other videos). The beep could be misinterpreted by motorists as a "get out of the way!" beep. Completely understandable why it is attached to the horn wires from a usability perspective though. Stay safe!
@@adeelm9028 they are connected to the horn on marked vehicles too. It’s to avoid taking hands off the steering wheel. Once the siren is armed from the main control panel you push once to turn on, once to change tone and twice to turn off
I had an ambulance do the double beep to me the other day. I had pulled over and slowed down as the ambulance was coming up behind me and an oncoming driver stopped just ahead of me, making it too tight for the ambulance so I sped up so the ambulance could get past the stopped car faster. I got the double beep and just like you say, I asumed the ambulance driver was angry at me until I saw these blue light run videos
It is so refreshing to see this level of advanced driving. As a serving Paramedic myself the frustration that occur daily whilst driving under Blue light conditions due to other road users lack of awareness can cause irritation. Keep these excellent videos going and help to educate road users in what the best course of action is when an emergency vehicle is behind them.
It's irrelevant, what other drivers/people do, you're the one who is driving at high speed. If your vehicle wasn't there they'd either be safe or someone else would hit them. I get it you need to get to the emergency quickly, but the onus is on you to get there safely, part of which is to expect and plan for the mistakes of others. Too many EMS and especially *_police drivers - who often are the most bullying and least considerate_* , expect the public to dive out of the way immediately or incur their wrath. There are far too many near misses by police, who often get by, by the skin of their teeth and blue light. In an older copy of Roadcraft it's put like this: *_"Quiet efficiency is the hallmark of the expert"_* (this is shown by) *_"Concentrating all the time, planning ahead and driving systematically"_* *_"The driver omits no detail, leaves nothing to chance and when perfected gives that one ingredient essential to safe driving - TIME TO REACT"_* *_"All this has to be done in complete safety, with no inconvenience to others and with minimum wear to the vehicle"_* I get it, some people are slow to react....but what you need to remember is - you're the one with the extra *"advanced"* training and ultimately, you're the one who is driving fast!
Amazing video! thanks for making these, it takes a hell of a lot to concentrate when facing hazards at speed, under pressure from receiving incident details, and focusing on the road and predicting other drivers
Hi Chris, just wanted to say absolutely loving these videos. It’s very cool to see how you drive as an emergency responder, and cool to see parts of the UK as though I’m some kind of super fast tourist. G’day from locked down Sydney!
G'day mate. This is some of the best response driving iv seen and iv had my fair share of drives. Although mostly in a truck so a little different. Every second counts! Cheers
These videos are brilliant at showing how some drivers are completley oblovious to what is going on around them. It always amazes me how some drivers react. This should be mandatory to watch for all new drivers on the road as well as some old. I have learn't alot from your videos.
Thanks Chris for more great content, my RoSPA observer trained some emergency services drivers but I don't think it was for blue light, that is next level, lol.
New to your channel and enjoying what I've seen so far. Interesting to understand your judgements and choices, and I feel your frustrations when people don't get out of the way. (On more than one occasion I've been overtaken by another road user as I've slowed down and pulled over to let an ambulance with blues and twos past.) I doff my hat - well, I would if I wore one - to you and your colleagues. Not only do have top level skills on the road, you go up by several levels more when you reach your destination! Keep up the good work, and the videos if you can.
@Chris Martin EMS, Spot the wave to the BIB? Only after replaying twice as I was watching “the road ahead view” as intently as you were. Not ems or blue light trained; by taught advanced drive while in the military. Taught down in S.Wales by a Bridgend police driving instructor; at St Athan (circa 1993/4). Defence driving school now moved to Leconfield. Very intuitive and basic drivers could learn so much from these. Keep em coming. Thanks Jonathan
Brilliant Chris Watching here in Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 Ex pat I appreciate that some situations maybe case sensitive but it would be good to see you reach your destination 👍👍
My old man claimed "Concentrate, Anticipate, Flow" as something he came up with back n the 70s, for best driving practice. Whether or not he'd read it in a magazine or not I don't know. But it goes triple for your situation! Focus needs to be three times heightened and awareness expanded by at least a similar factor. A race driver needs focus ramped up ahead, but you also have to contend with stuff approaching, possibly unawares, from the sides, into your planned route through everywhere. Good job so far!
Quick question, Why are you in an unmarked car when you work in the NHS? I would asume other might confuse you with the police and not medical personell.
He's explained it before. It's also a personal vehicle for daily use. He may be called out while not 'on duty'. This is common for many different emergency services around the world. I know first hand.
Hi Chris - for a future video could you give a quick demo and explanation of the different siren tones and how/when/why you use a certain one in a certain conditions?
Good perspective, though it would be good to see shoulder checks / more mirror checks. Difficult to see where your eyes are, but shoulder checks are paramount in certain situations.
Very impressive - am local to you so recognize a lot of where you travel - you cover a very large area - how many people are ‘on shift’ at once in your area?
Htichin to Bedford is a very long run for a solo crew. Wouldnt figure anything less than HART needing to make that kind of journey on the hurry up. I'm local and know those roads very well, trvell them most days
Thank you for this video. Could you leave the arrival at the emergency site in the video (if there are no injured people or faces visible) like you did in the "When you just aren't seen" video? It always feels like the "ending" is missing.
Great video, but just quickly, why doesn’t your response car have outside markings? First figured it was something to do with aerodynamics but surely they have a minuscule impact?
Not at all. I am one of the Trusts Sector Clinical Leads essentially assisting with setting direction for Paramedic practice in our Trust and building/developing clinical pathways. I am also an Advance Paramedic in Critical Care so have a few hats on for my need to respond. Thanks. Chris
Speeding tickets (NIPs) come to the Trust and then me personally and I have to complete a form to prove I was on an emergency response including job details etc and have a manager countersign it. Its a safety check to ensure i was using exemptions within policy. If not, the points and fine are mine to deal with personally.
This is a fascinating watch. I asked you before about how the siren changes. You were lovely and replied saying the horn button changed the tones. It appears it also turns it off too? And causes the Double Beep? Can see you pressing it. Best from me Locked Down Down Under!
Yep, a single press of the horn will turn the siren on/change the tone and a double press of the horn will turn the siren off. The sirens don't cause the beep or double beep of the horn, it's just that the horn doesn't get deactivated when the sirens are on so you can still hear it when pushing it.
can't talk for their service, but working in EMS as well I can tell you that ours require quite some maintenance and get to the repair shop regularly, e.g. to get new brakes, new tires, new transmission etc. We check our units every shift, check on fluids once a week etc
Nice to see you critique your own over use of the horn. However, did the sirens come off for any part of that journey? Its not necessary using them when there are no hazards or nothing to be gained from using them.
There's a sign that says you have to stay in the left lane right before the roundabout, and normally he wouldn't use the right lane that close to a roundabout but he made an exemption and deemed it to be safe this time since he could squeeze in before the roundabout
exemptions to the law - there are some things emergency vehicles can do, that normal road users cant (in the example you saw, going right on a keep left bollard). same as treating a red traffic light as a give way, rather than a stop
Chris @ 7:30, How did you know it was a *_blind bend?_* Do you know the road or could you see the *_limit point?_* I'm enjoying the videos and thank you for taking the time to make them.
Mostly from local knowledge as that bend drops off as you go round and so cars can often be hidden beyond the limit point so always try and take that one carefully.
Wail - This sound travels longer distances. Use at higher speeds Yelp - Shorter distance Priority/Phaser - Very short distance, but good for when speed is slow and to clear intersections as this sound is directional and others will know where you are coming. Travelling at higher speeds wail is most ideal as the sound covers greater distance. Hi-Lo seems to be great though, it's very directional and you know where it's coming from.
When I first had the job to justify it, I got given an ex managers car to use for a while as I waited for mine.... Audi A4 Sline. Didn't mind that at all.
And then, every time he goes to Sainsburys, someone will either put a photo on facebook proclaiming the 'ambulances are being abused', or will ask him questions about their ailments for hours. Or kids will want to see the lights, or drug users will break into it. Let the poor man have a day off.
3:23 wasn’t the best time for the van to have chosen to overtake 1:06 looked very tight. If the bike hadn’t been in the gutter I’m not sure you’d have fitted.
I'm curious to know why you run an "unmarked" vehicle? I thought that was for police only. Please can you tell me why this is? I would have thought the more bright and obvious the better?! Thank you
Hi Chris, Interesting to see you turn off your radio mid-run, do you ever run blues while listening to the radio for more information or to build up situational awareness? You might be interested to see how your American counterparts respond to an incident, all while talking on the radio: ruclips.net/video/PZG2IwVuXZc/видео.html Thanks for the great content, really useful to see an emergency driver's perspective on things!
Not many trusts use the radio in open mode - usually only cat1 broadcasts go out over it, otherwise if control wants you, they point to point the radio, so you have a private conversation
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Hey Chris, thanks for the really great content. I'm currently doing my A levels and considering either working as a paramedic or in emergency medicine. Did you ever consider working in emergency medicine and what made you choose being a paramedic as a career?
Hi Creppy, thanks very much for this. Both would be great careers and at the time of me doing A levels (many many moons ago) my main reason for Paramedicine was one of environment. I am an outdoorsy type person and liked the idea of multiple environments for dealing with patients, differing aspects of the job like the driving as well as the clinical and then some of the logistical challenges like once diagnosed and treated, then having to move and carry and transport the patient. All hands on work that suited my personality type better. The career progression for pre-hospital clinicians is a lot more varied now and includes working in primary care and GP surgeries, encompassing every step along the College of Paramedics career framework through to Consultant Paramedic and on to Director jobs. For me, this was enough.
Good luck in your career.
Good luck to you matey!!!!!! 👍
Love it Chris! Your calmness during this drive tells me a lot. Top draw 👍🏼
Ashley - would love to see a clip-show/your views of these emergency service videos (Chris can't be the only one that's posting them, right??) 😁
@@streetster20 It's difficult for many blue light drivers to post videos as there are loads of ever-changing rules surrounding response runs around privacy and security. There was a Dutch(?) channel that had very similar videos until their department changed their policies.
Thanks Ashley, really appreciate the feedback and really enjoy your videos.
would be great to see a spedo as you go, the driving is so clam and controlled its hard to gauge how fast you are traveling at various points and the impact of the changes you describe
Hes only going 20 over at most points too crowded and dangerous to go any faster
@@zaidsadeq2072 on A Roads it will be within +20mph of the posted speed limit, so for a 40mph Zone he could be allowed up to 20mph extra and that's with dry conditions. If it is 70mph (on a motorway) then +30/35mph is the typical extra speeds if it is clear, no har, and Dry roads.
I don't think we will ever see that, lol. But he drives within his own abilities, ability of the vehicle and traffic/conditions. I wouldn't want anyone to attempt that sort of driving if they have not had the proper training and are able to use the correct exemptions :-)
Pointless
Great video. I bet that driver at 8:25 had the shock of their life - they seemed to show zero indication that they knew you were coming.
Yh and moves to left after he passed, good awareness lol
Watching you keeps my hope for humanity alive...
I love how he hands out double beeps for good behaviour! :D
Could you explain a little about why you have different siren tones and when/what situations they are used for please? Is it your own discretion or are there guidelines to be followed? Thank you :)
Yeah i would love to know this too
As far as I’m aware a tone change is used to aid getting the attention of other drivers, e.g. approaching a junction. There are some blue light training videos on RUclips that demonstrate that.. but I’m sure there’s more to it so I’d love to know too!
And a pic of the wheel controls?
The sirens get more and more urgent sounding
Wail is less
Yelp is more
Priority is obviously, priority.
A siren change is usually done when approaching a hazard or to try provoke a response from a vehicle.
Interested in this as well! Over here we have guidelines that say to use the siren as little as possible, and often we just use light until there's traffic right in front, or a crossing or such places that you just need to get peoples attention.
The double beep to say thank you is an interesting one, I'd have thought you were angry with me if I was beeped at twice by a blue light vehicle. I also think it's interesting that the siren tone change is attached to the horn, especially at points where you are turning the siren off to not force traffic to move through red lights (in other videos). The beep could be misinterpreted by motorists as a "get out of the way!" beep. Completely understandable why it is attached to the horn wires from a usability perspective though. Stay safe!
Probably connected to the horn to keep the unmarked look, a control panel would really look out of place on a personal vehicle lol
@@adeelm9028 they are connected to the horn on marked vehicles too. It’s to avoid taking hands off the steering wheel. Once the siren is armed from the main control panel you push once to turn on, once to change tone and twice to turn off
2 horns thank you beep 1 is thank beep 2 is you
I had an ambulance do the double beep to me the other day. I had pulled over and slowed down as the ambulance was coming up behind me and an oncoming driver stopped just ahead of me, making it too tight for the ambulance so I sped up so the ambulance could get past the stopped car faster. I got the double beep and just like you say, I asumed the ambulance driver was angry at me until I saw these blue light run videos
@@sebby324 no its not. see the answer above for the correct reason
It is so refreshing to see this level of advanced driving. As a serving Paramedic myself the frustration that occur daily whilst driving under Blue light conditions due to other road users lack of awareness can cause irritation. Keep these excellent videos going and help to educate road users in what the best course of action is when an emergency vehicle is behind them.
It's irrelevant, what other drivers/people do, you're the one who is driving at high speed.
If your vehicle wasn't there they'd either be safe or someone else would hit them. I get it you need to get to the emergency quickly, but the onus is on you to get there safely, part of which is to expect and plan for the mistakes of others.
Too many EMS and especially *_police drivers - who often are the most bullying and least considerate_* , expect the public to dive out of the way immediately or incur their wrath. There are far too many near misses by police, who often get by, by the skin of their teeth and blue light.
In an older copy of Roadcraft it's put like this:
*_"Quiet efficiency is the hallmark of the expert"_*
(this is shown by)
*_"Concentrating all the time, planning ahead and driving systematically"_*
*_"The driver omits no detail, leaves nothing to chance and when perfected gives that one ingredient essential to safe driving - TIME TO REACT"_*
*_"All this has to be done in complete safety, with no inconvenience to others and with minimum wear to the vehicle"_*
I get it, some people are slow to react....but what you need to remember is - you're the one with the extra *"advanced"* training and ultimately, you're the one who is driving fast!
Find these videos really fascinating, keep up the great work!
Amazing video! thanks for making these, it takes a hell of a lot to concentrate when facing hazards at speed, under pressure from receiving incident details, and focusing on the road and predicting other drivers
Always love watching a professional at work. Nice driving mate
Brilliant driving Chris love watching you drive.
Hi Chris, just wanted to say absolutely loving these videos. It’s very cool to see how you drive as an emergency responder, and cool to see parts of the UK as though I’m some kind of super fast tourist. G’day from locked down Sydney!
G'day mate. This is some of the best response driving iv seen and iv had my fair share of drives. Although mostly in a truck so a little different. Every second counts! Cheers
These videos are brilliant at showing how some drivers are completley oblovious to what is going on around them. It always amazes me how some drivers react. This should be mandatory to watch for all new drivers on the road as well as some old. I have learn't alot from your videos.
Epic! Keep up the great work! Also I thank you for your service! :)
Love that you still take time to stop the annoying creak from the dashboard.
Another great video! Keep 'em coming
Thanks Chris for more great content, my RoSPA observer trained some emergency services drivers but I don't think it was for blue light, that is next level, lol.
Such great skill! I would love to do CERAD driving but don't work in the industry! 😔. You guys are the best and thanks to you and all the NHS!
Great one! I noticed the Police vehicle and thought will he wave!? And I did spot the wave! Nice driving and love the subtitles to explain!
I’ve driven this route hundreds of times. But never at that speed! That was a real eye opener.
Another great display Chris, those camera angles are awesome.
You are a ridiculously talented driver and are doing a fantastic job
New to your channel and enjoying what I've seen so far. Interesting to understand your judgements and choices, and I feel your frustrations when people don't get out of the way. (On more than one occasion I've been overtaken by another road user as I've slowed down and pulled over to let an ambulance with blues and twos past.) I doff my hat - well, I would if I wore one - to you and your colleagues. Not only do have top level skills on the road, you go up by several levels more when you reach your destination! Keep up the good work, and the videos if you can.
Just been watching East anglia air ambulance on all 4 wandering why I recognised the paramedic, soon realised it was Chris 😂 top job mate 👍
Crazy how far you have to travel especially when in some cases every second counts brilliant jobs as always
@Chris Martin EMS,
Spot the wave to the BIB? Only after replaying twice as I was watching “the road ahead view” as intently as you were.
Not ems or blue light trained; by taught advanced drive while in the military. Taught down in S.Wales by a Bridgend police driving instructor; at St Athan (circa 1993/4). Defence driving school now moved to Leconfield.
Very intuitive and basic drivers could learn so much from these.
Keep em coming. Thanks
Jonathan
Thanks for the vid Chris love your stuff with Coldplay and never realised you were an EMS also
Yes! Great video!
Brilliant Chris Watching here in Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 Ex pat I appreciate that some situations maybe case sensitive but it would be good to see you reach your destination 👍👍
Thank you, your videos are incitful and your driving skills are admirable.
I think he means insightful! 😉👍
@@jonaudis5432 thanks and yes, hopefully I’m not inciting anything but appreciate the feedback both.
Nice to see people doing what they can to help.
These are my local roads, fascinating to see what it's like to blue light around my area!!
Awesome Video ! :D
This is genuinely addictive
I understand this is a very serious thing and your job but this must be so much fun..
My old man claimed "Concentrate, Anticipate, Flow" as something he came up with back n the 70s, for best driving practice. Whether or not he'd read it in a magazine or not I don't know. But it goes triple for your situation! Focus needs to be three times heightened and awareness expanded by at least a similar factor. A race driver needs focus ramped up ahead, but you also have to contend with stuff approaching, possibly unawares, from the sides, into your planned route through everywhere. Good job so far!
Another great video! Would be interesting to see a little camera set up showing your Speedo! Can’t wait for pt. 2!
Coming soon! Once the tech is fixed :(
Quick question, Why are you in an unmarked car when you work in the NHS? I would asume other might confuse you with the police and not medical personell.
He's explained it before. It's also a personal vehicle for daily use. He may be called out while not 'on duty'. This is common for many different emergency services around the world. I know first hand.
@@fluz_ Wondering the same thing, yes that makes sense.
@@fluz_ okay, make sense, Thank you for the explenation!
Hey Chris, i would like to see how fast you driving :) Thank yooo! Nice videos mate :)
Nice smooth run Chris, well done
Thanks 👍
You're actually a really good driver
Like this style the best!
Thank you for adding the text. I wonder if sirens consitute an occupational hazzard to hearing? Must be some research on it.
Hi Chris - for a future video could you give a quick demo and explanation of the different siren tones and how/when/why you use a certain one in a certain conditions?
Way more enjoyable then watching coldplay !!
Good perspective, though it would be good to see shoulder checks / more mirror checks. Difficult to see where your eyes are, but shoulder checks are paramount in certain situations.
What car do you drive great videos and great driver
Is there a set speed your allowed over the limit or is it just as fast as is safe to do so
What speeds are you hitting on average on these roads?
Are there different scenarios or instances for each siren sound? I have always wondered if they are different for a reason or not?
Great video. Question, how far away was it from start to finish? You always seem to have long drives.
Would love a live speedometer on screen if that’s possible
Very impressive - am local to you so recognize a lot of where you travel - you cover a very large area - how many people are ‘on shift’ at once in your area?
Htichin to Bedford is a very long run for a solo crew. Wouldnt figure anything less than HART needing to make that kind of journey on the hurry up. I'm local and know those roads very well, trvell them most days
Is the motor a Skoda Octavia VRS ??
Agree with the comments, a Speedo would be the cherry on the cake. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Hard to appreciate the speed
Does the type of sirens mean different intentions?
Thank you for this video. Could you leave the arrival at the emergency site in the video (if there are no injured people or faces visible) like you did in the "When you just aren't seen" video? It always feels like the "ending" is missing.
No need for it, and patient confidentiality etc.
My Mrs does the exact same job as you in Milton Keynes. I’ve told her to start her own RUclips channel on blues 😂. She declined ☹️
I know you're on blues & twos, but that was still a bloody close pass at speed of that cyclist at 1:04.
Great video, but just quickly, why doesn’t your response car have outside markings? First figured it was something to do with aerodynamics but surely they have a minuscule impact?
Hi there! Great video! What is your rank/role within the ambulance service if you dont mind me asking?
Not at all. I am one of the Trusts Sector Clinical Leads essentially assisting with setting direction for Paramedic practice in our Trust and building/developing clinical pathways. I am also an Advance Paramedic in Critical Care so have a few hats on for my need to respond. Thanks. Chris
Do you get paid for this and do you have to pay to convert your own vehicle or do they give it to you please nice video
Might be cool to see a driver POV sometime. Stay safe!
On its way.... stay tuned.
What car you drivE? Is it unmarked?
Where do speeding tickets go and how do you respond to them?
Speeding tickets (NIPs) come to the Trust and then me personally and I have to complete a form to prove I was on an emergency response including job details etc and have a manager countersign it. Its a safety check to ensure i was using exemptions within policy. If not, the points and fine are mine to deal with personally.
This is a fascinating watch. I asked you before about how the siren changes.
You were lovely and replied saying the horn button changed the tones.
It appears it also turns it off too? And causes the Double Beep?
Can see you pressing it.
Best from me Locked Down Down Under!
Yep, a single press of the horn will turn the siren on/change the tone and a double press of the horn will turn the siren off. The sirens don't cause the beep or double beep of the horn, it's just that the horn doesn't get deactivated when the sirens are on so you can still hear it when pushing it.
@@Sam-gn2dg Thank you for replying. Makes sense!
Makes me wonder why you don't use a bike unless you need to carry a lot of kit?
No bull horn?
Great video is the rapid response car automatic as i could not see gear changes
Hi, yes its an auto gearbox.
what's the maintance like on these vehicles considering they're driven a bit harder than the average vehicle
can't talk for their service, but working in EMS as well I can tell you that ours require quite some maintenance and get to the repair shop regularly, e.g. to get new brakes, new tires, new transmission etc. We check our units every shift, check on fluids once a week etc
are you level 1 driver license?
Nice to see you critique your own over use of the horn. However, did the sirens come off for any part of that journey? Its not necessary using them when there are no hazards or nothing to be gained from using them.
What are the exemptions you mention in the subtitles?
There's a sign that says you have to stay in the left lane right before the roundabout, and normally he wouldn't use the right lane that close to a roundabout but he made an exemption and deemed it to be safe this time since he could squeeze in before the roundabout
exemptions to the law - there are some things emergency vehicles can do, that normal road users cant (in the example you saw, going right on a keep left bollard). same as treating a red traffic light as a give way, rather than a stop
Chris @ 7:30, How did you know it was a *_blind bend?_* Do you know the road or could you see the *_limit point?_* I'm enjoying the videos and thank you for taking the time to make them.
Mostly from local knowledge as that bend drops off as you go round and so cars can often be hidden beyond the limit point so always try and take that one carefully.
I’d love to know what the different siren tones mean
Just gets more peoples attention when you change them
Fast tone for built up traffic, long tone for straight roads etc
Wail - This sound travels longer distances. Use at higher speeds
Yelp - Shorter distance
Priority/Phaser - Very short distance, but good for when speed is slow and to clear intersections as this sound is directional and others will know where you are coming.
Travelling at higher speeds wail is most ideal as the sound covers greater distance.
Hi-Lo seems to be great though, it's very directional and you know where it's coming from.
why is the vehicle not painted in ambulance colours?
POV angel would be perfect
Is it your personal car ? Or does it stay at the station when your off work?
His car it’s got magnetic blue lights
@@sebby324 not correct. no magnetic lights. see his other videos .....
What is your favorite car you've had?
When I first had the job to justify it, I got given an ex managers car to use for a while as I waited for mine.... Audi A4 Sline. Didn't mind that at all.
car fast :)
Just out of curiosity, what actually is your job and why are you given a special/ unmarked vehicle?
hello👋 do you take Taxi bookings? I would get around a lot faster with you at the wheel?😉
What car is he drivingn
Octavia VRS
Skoda Octavia RS station wagon
Why the unmarked car if your not police, just wondering would it not be easier for people to see you if the car was all painted emergency colours
It's his personal car as well meaning he uses it day to day so having it marked would create issues.
And then, every time he goes to Sainsburys, someone will either put a photo on facebook proclaiming the 'ambulances are being abused', or will ask him questions about their ailments for hours. Or kids will want to see the lights, or drug users will break into it. Let the poor man have a day off.
@@joespittle1 didn't know it was his own car, that's interesting
Interesting to see that your trust has gone for lettering and not traditional rank insignia.
7:50 I'd have knocked the horns off myself , given my head a rest and also no one benefitting having them on.
I'm glad this showed up in recommendations. The bell icon is next to useless.
Ah there it is. 2 hr late notifications
3:23 wasn’t the best time for the van to have chosen to overtake
1:06 looked very tight. If the bike hadn’t been in the gutter I’m not sure you’d have fitted.
Having watched the non fast forwarded version, it wasn’t *that* tight and the bike and oncoming car were staggered.
I'm curious to know why you run an "unmarked" vehicle? I thought that was for police only. Please can you tell me why this is? I would have thought the more bright and obvious the better?! Thank you
Hi Chris, Interesting to see you turn off your radio mid-run, do you ever run blues while listening to the radio for more information or to build up situational awareness?
You might be interested to see how your American counterparts respond to an incident, all while talking on the radio: ruclips.net/video/PZG2IwVuXZc/видео.html
Thanks for the great content, really useful to see an emergency driver's perspective on things!
Not many trusts use the radio in open mode - usually only cat1 broadcasts go out over it, otherwise if control wants you, they point to point the radio, so you have a private conversation
!jkk
Peoples mirror usage is shocking... there's no reason why you cant glance every 5-10 seconds just being aware of what's going on around you...
Much, much too close to the cyclist at 1:05, especially given the speed