So proud of my family 🥹 not only did it save our family home, but they would go to other homes in the neighborhood to put out fires before they spread.
The reporter did a great job. He let them speak their piece without interrupting them and was respectful and empathetic. This family did an AWESOME job!
This is my Dad and two of my brothers. At the time, I was angry at them and was saying that they needed to get out of there. Turns out, they were being brave and made such a difference!!
Is that a 1 HP or greater sump pump in the pool? Just wondering about building my own and trying to figure out the pressure/PSI I need. I have a 1/2 HP pump but my guess is that it’s not enough.
Your Dad is so smart to figure it in 12 years that some day he will need to use that equipment where he lives . Very curious why he thinks different compare to the rest of neighbors ?
Exactly how many times did you hear "real quick" and "quick question"? And you should be glad he's speaking English at all because the father most definitely don't speak it as his first language @@user-oi9to7ux7k
He needs to be a part of the discussion moving forward about how residents can help...EVERYONE should be using the pool water!! Good for them and prayers for all!
Yes, he does! The Gauling men and Mr. Gene. He has lived and has seen a lot. He also knows community - he was prompted by the story of a man who lived in the neighborhood for 40 some odd years! He said the most important thing, emergency services cannot always save you; most times you have to save yourself.
Why is the mainstream media not covering the incompetent DEI hire like Mayor Karen Bass (former activist). How is it possible that a city ran out of water. The fire was not able to be contained and put out and that is why LA is burning down? Then you have a fire chief that was hired because she was female and LBGTQ and not have the resume for a job. This is pathetic, How is mainstream media like ABC or NBC not covering this? If Disney (aka owner of ABC) hearing this...I am not going to wish that Disneyland burn down,
I'm a pool service man, and a few years ago Right after some bad fires in the area ,I put together a system like this with a pump and a hose For people who own A pool. I offered to Do a free demonstration for anyone interested. I was amazed at how little response I got To my advertisement. Only 1 person scheduled a demonstration , but Then passed on making a purchase. I was shocked at how People would not spend $450 (at that time), On equipment To ensure the protection of their house. Humans can be strange creatures!
You should probably resurrect that idea now. Strike while the iron is hot since people are paying attention. Short video embedded with an email blast and on social media.
Seems like CA giving a $500 state income tax credit for the installation of such a system would be a highly cost effective way of making existing fire protection services go farther (not to mention possibly saving lives).
@@clarkmorrison7243You must be some kind of free thinking radical. 😝 We are supposed to obedient peasants and rely on government for everything. These people will likely be arrested and jailed w/o bail.
California doesn't want these homes saved. They don't want people to be successful in business. They make this idea illegal and arrest anyone who does a Diy if it. They want obedient people who evacuate and allow their homes to be burned.
There's plenty of homes that have this that are burnt to a crisp. This is nothing new in these areas & these guys own the company & are just getting free promo.
@@PlateletRichGel You are a liar. KTLA5 report: In 2012, California passed the Rainwater Capture Act, which made it legal to collect rainwater as long as you comply with State Water Resources Board requirements. Collecting rain from your rooftop is fine and even encouraged. Doing so reduces “demand on streams and reduce(s) water quality problems associated with stormwater runoff,” the Water Board states. Other methods, like pumping groundwater may require notification or a permit.
I mean not really. Soon as I seen all those pools still full I was saying why is no1 using a cheap harbor freight pump... and why no stories of locals spraying their own fire retardant on their property as its for sell to the public though who knows with California laws. *these people live in a fire prone area and should be prepared.
fake news. It's such a basic concept. It's a miracle their pump didn't clog with how dirty the pool was. That's not the dirty you get in 1 day, but 2 weeks.
@@watchingnowherethey probably thought of that and made sure it was clean or it self cleans/is filtered (I wish they would have shared where they got the equipment from, but it is very smart to gatekeep). Again, this - you would think, would become common sense if you have the funds and have seen this type of thing happening all around you.
My insurance in Nor Cal was canceled last year. Decided to protect the property, 5 acres, by increasing the fire safety space, larger generator to power well pump if/when PGE power goes out, and made several portable sprinklers. Also installed 1/8" mesh attic vents. Home has tile roof and adobe walls.
Wise of you to be proactive. WE have a Davey fire fighting high pressure pump on a 300 gallon trailer with 100 ft of fire hose/professional nozzle, & 500ft of hose to refill the water trailer. At 8,000 ft elevation, the pump provides a stream of 15 GPM 100ft into the air, & floods at 30GPM. My well pump is limited to 16GPM, by the authority. We didn't sleep as well when we didn't have the fire fighting equipment.
Good for you. The regulators succeeded in making insuring many properties unprofitable. And then they expected insurers would keep writing these policies. But the insurers aren’t dummies, as it turns out.
People can only do so much. The government is run by people for people. This sprinkler system needs to be funded by the government in underserved areas (which likely won’t burn as much due to the lack of foliage). Those who can purchase it; need to.
@@cyndeelou-i1e President Biden ALWAYS sends help sometimes even before it's asked for, never excluding "red" states like some former president did with "blue" states. 😟
"The government" aka firefighters, are trying their best but there are 100 times as many homes and people as firefighters and these fires are gigantic. You should absolutely do everything in your power to help but its not like the government hasnt done anything.
A neighboor did this too some years ago, where I live in Scandinavia, a single mom with 3 children children invested in this type of system and pumped water from her pool on the house and managed to put out a fire before the firefighters had arrived. University education gave her the understanding of seeking out information and this knowledge she then adapted to her home situation. She mansged to get herself, the children and their pets out and then ran to start the machine that pumped water. She too had installed sprinklers on her own, dug it all out and used a hose to focus extra on some areas. This cost her lots of time and money, but ended up saving her family. Twice a year she would test run the sprinkler system and the pumping machine. *This is not about genitalia (even if you claim so with your ”father in a household” comment, but privilege of education and finances!* It’s also not a sure thing because Ricki Lake’s family had the same system installed and their entire peoperty burned down to the ground. It’s not going to work a 100 % and it’s cruel to imply people’s homes could have been saved if they only had installed a massive sprinkler system and had a machine that pumped water from the pool. I love that this family managed to save their house though, so one takes this comment as a slight to them in any way. It’s not!
A lot of people online who write things like "it's only stuff" don't get that there are people living in Pacific Palisades (and other burn areas) who have lived there for 40-50 years and longer, before the extreme property prices, and have been able to remain despite the escalating property taxes because of the 1970s Prop 13. When the father/grandfather said the house was his neighbor's only asset, I felt so bad. It isn't only the wealthy who live in what are now well-known super expensive areas in California and for those people their houses cannot be replaced and good luck finding a decent place to live anywhere in California that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Retirees, if not wealthy, are ruined.
Yes. I wish more people around the US (and the world) would realize that the majority of Californians are not wealthy, just covered by Prop 13. These are multi generational homes (not mansions) full of history and memories. My heart breaks for these families.
It's never "just stuff". That's why I also feel bad for the rich and famous. They too have cherished photo albums of their kids, heirlooms from there grandparents, their diaries and the "worlds best mum/dad mug" they got as a first present from their kids. Sure they can buy a new mansion but filling it with meaningful stuff again will be as challenging for them as for everyone else.
Extremely smart. I'm going to tell my father to buy one of these, he lives in a remote forest village and there has been fires really close over a mountain ridge multiple times. His fire insurance cancelled his policy last year and has been worried about the future. At least he has a small pond and access to water so this type of product could potentially save not only his property but his life.
You only have to removed trees that are growing to close to the house. I believe the success lies in preventing stuff to burn instead of estinguishing large fires. And probably you need a place to save yourself should you failed to save the house.
Bravo to this wonderful family! Not only did they save their house from extinction, they saved another families home as well. Well done. I'm sure the fire and rescue are great full too.
I have one of those units. It's not a 'generator'. It's a Honda fire pump cart. The suction end can be used with a pool, a spa, or any body of water. We have 2 - 5, 000 gallon fire tanks that we got on a state grant. We can hook ours up to them, or our pool. I have all the adapters for what the situation may require. Bottom line is, it's definitely possible. Kudos to this family for being prepared. Waiting on the state or local government is a loser crap shoot a lot of the time.
@@dastrnad It's a regular Honda engine attached to a fire pump unit, similar to what runs a splitter or small chipper. No separate generator needed. The engine provides the power and runs the pump. Pull the cord and it starts. Just prime it and it will draw water from any reservoir or water source. I got mine a while ago online. I don't recall the company, but they specialize in fire pump units. Haven't needed it yet and hope I never do. But I'll be prepared.
@ we’re on the Sonoma coast. It was offered a few years back thru the county stream conservation group. I don’t know if it’s still available. When I got it we were the last for that year. Sonoma county rainwater catchment\ water storage and forbearance program Sonoma resource conservation district. Search that and they may help direct you.
Make sure you spray water on the roof so you wet the gutters, many fires start by dry leaves igniting in the gutters then starting to burn under the roof, can also put tennis balls in the downpipe so the water stays in the guttering.
As a prior Navy firefighter I was wondering why people didn't take a pump and use their pool water. In the Navy, we had portable fire pumps that were used in some scenarios. I am glad to see a family who did use their pool water.
I was also a navy firefighter and when the video stated I was like “bro must have a pump for his pool because that’s what the navy does for deflooding spaces”. Lol.
True....initiative to take care of oneself, ones property. People forget what it means to solve your own problems and to remember no one cares about you and yours better than you do. People use your good brains...don't fall prey to complacency and depend on the government to solve everything.
Hi, It's a honda 6.5hp gas engine BE Power equipment about $1k USD 2" FIREFIGHTING WATER PUMP KIT WITH HONDA GX200 ENGINE MODEL: HPFC-2065HR FEATURES • Firefighting kit that includes the hoses and accesories needed to setup and operate the high pressure pump to spray water up to 80 feet. • Commercial Honda engine with excellent weight to power ratio. Designed to be used all day, everyday. • High pressure pump that displaces water like normal pumps, but also has the ability to spray water with the correct attachments. • Steel roll cage cart has everything needed to move and set up the system. KIT INCLUDES • 12' SUCTION HOSE • 50' FIRE HOSE 85.400.079 50.015.001 • FIRE HOSE NOZZLE 50.015.002 PUMP SPECS INLET/OUTLET SIZE: 2" GPM: PSI: PUMP REPLACEMENT PARTS HONDA GX200 AIR COOLED, 4-STROKE OHV 196CC 86 OCTANE, UP TO 10% ETHANOL SAE 10W30 SUCTION LIFT: 26' DISCHARGE LIFT: 171' TOTAL LIFT: 126 85 197' You're welcome, from your friendly Canadian eh 🤗 Please share info
This kind of setup has been recommended since the 1980's. But, it takes smart men thinking about being prepared to implement. Congratulations to the Golling family! They are their own first responder.
Hi, It's a honda 6.5hp gas engine BE Power equipment about $1k USD 2" FIREFIGHTING WATER PUMP KIT WITH HONDA GX200 ENGINE MODEL: HPFC-2065HR FEATURES • Firefighting kit that includes the hoses and accesories needed to setup and operate the high pressure pump to spray water up to 80 feet. • Commercial Honda engine with excellent weight to power ratio. Designed to be used all day, everyday. • High pressure pump that displaces water like normal pumps, but also has the ability to spray water with the correct attachments. • Steel roll cage cart has everything needed to move and set up the system. KIT INCLUDES • 12' SUCTION HOSE • 50' FIRE HOSE 85.400.079 50.015.001 • FIRE HOSE NOZZLE 50.015.002 PUMP SPECS INLET/OUTLET SIZE: 2" GPM: PSI: PUMP REPLACEMENT PARTS HONDA GX200 AIR COOLED, 4-STROKE OHV 196CC 86 OCTANE, UP TO 10% ETHANOL SAE 10W30 SUCTION LIFT: 26' DISCHARGE LIFT: 171' TOTAL LIFT: 126 85 197' You're welcome, from your friendly Canadian eh 🤗 Please share info
I thought of this myself but my wife (who lived in CA for years) told me it wouldn't work because there isn't enough water but the swimming pool idea is a winner. Also the tile roof and stucco walls helped.
Fire stairs lol? That is to fire prevention as running away is to gin violence. Losing your property is detestation. A 1000 gallon pool needs so much energy to evaporate, it can do an unreal amount of cooling if used effectively
This world needs more people like this. People who can pull up the boot straps, think smart, and get to work on a tough situation. Too many people out there blaming, putting their own life's burden on government or other services.
This was a question I've had for the last couple of days: Why didn't people pump water out of their pools? Why didn't those in Malibu pump water out of the ocean? We live right on the Wind River in Wyoming. Last fall a wildfire in the mountains 20 miles away burned for more than 2 months and destroyed 90,000 acres. We have not only cleared brush and trimmed the trees up 8 feet but we have a pump that we can attach a garden hose to and pump water out of the river. It cost less than $300. You have to think ahead about fire risk. This man did.
We're incredibly ill prepared in California. There are a lot of low IQ or greedy people running the state and all levels of government. There were so many ways to prevent this fire and they were mostly ignored. Stuff like this is genius and we're just not taking advantage often whatsoever
When people talk about the state or the federal government not being able to save you and your family, this is what they're talking about. Thank goodness this man had a generator and a plan.
I do appreciate a family who is looking out for themselves Vs placing blame on government etc. when you can’t count on your government, you can count on yourself in this case - what a beautiful piece of mind.
Video: Family doesn’t blame the government. This comment: Applauds them not blaming the government. Also this comment: Blames the government. Few times have I seen anyone lack this much self-awareness before. If this is what people who hate the government are like, then it makes people who want more government the more attractive alternative! Haha
Going forward people must be empowered, taught, and be ready to protect their homes and those of their neighbours. One man saved his and his neighbours' homes by simply putting out small flames with garden hoses.
@KCAL News You guys really need to revisit the house & homeowner to show the sprinkler system set up, and how it works. It could help countless others in the future.
I think it may be called a fire pump cart. I did a search and it looks like it and says it works with a pool. Here is some info but there are lots of dif kinds. "Honda GX 2" Fire Fighting Water Pump Cart Kit Everything you need to fight fires on your property." I hope this is helpful for anyone looking for more info on it.
@LoveHisPresence Thanks @LoveHisPresence, hopefully that sends a few in the right direction. I just wanted to see their setup, the hoses didn't melt, generator didn't choke, and had enough water, etc.
@@h1F595The goal of the homeowner wasn’t to fight a wildfire but to douse his property with water so the fire would go around his property. I’d say it worked rather well.
Genius ! Bravery and determination. This family came together and saved peoples homes . The fire departments can not be everywhere . My heart goes out to all of you .
Normal equipment for many properties in fire prone areas in Australia We even take it further by plugging and filling the gutters with water. As a holiday home and pet sitter I managed many homes in the blue mountains 30 years ago where I knew how to activate their fire protection systems that put a wall of water over their houses from sprinklers on the roof.
Yeah , I'm a kiwi they could learn a few things from Aussie, I heard one guy save his house from 100's of km away. He was watching it on his phone with his security cameras and when the fire got close he remotely started a sprinkler system, everything around the house was burnt.
The US needs to stop telling people to run away at the slightest sing of danger. Its obvious that even basic defensible space and some active protection like a pool pump made the difference for the houses that were left standing.
@@HerpDerpNV You’re mistaken-this isn’t something just anyone can manage. Preparation is absolutely essential. Without it, the only sensible option is to evacuate. Even with preparation, there are times when staying isn’t safe. The main failure here was the lack of readiness, for reasons I can’t fully understand. The hydrant system wasn’t fully operational, and most houses weren’t fortified. Perhaps it was a lack of imagination about what could happen during an extreme fire event. In this area, it’s critical to reinforce homes and communities against such risks. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, and now many are paying a high price. That said, I’m confident this issue isn’t tied to which political party is in charge-I doubt it would’ve made a significant difference. In my line of work, preparation for nearly any scenario is a core priority, so I’ve developed a certain mindset over the years. It requires both imagination and a touch of paranoia to succeed. Assuming everything will be fine may be a more common mindset, but it doesn’t hold up in the face of crises like this.
I saw on TV about ten years ago an item where a movie/TV producer had something similar set up. He had a large gasoline powered pump in a shed near his pool. He just had to put the intake hose in his pool and push a button to start the pump. He even had instructions printed on the side of the shed so that any neighbor or fireman could start this. He had sprinklers already on his roof and some around his house. He also had a system that would mix in sodium polyacrylate (the material that makes diapers so water absorbent) into the water so that a wet gel is sprayed all over so he does not have to keep spraying water so much. I now wonder if this house was in the fire area adn how did they come out.
I've talking about this forever.. finally someone smart enough.. so many pools still full.. like seriously you guys really rely on the government that much?
AHAHAHHA. The name fits the sentiment. I do agree with you though. If you have the money, then a sprinkler system with metal piping is definitely a luxury.
@@watchingnowhere lol yeah I do irrigation for a living. Though if you have a pool you could install a setup like in the video for around $1500. And considering not one home was worth under a million I think it's a no brainer investment.
SELF RELIANCE usually saves the day. Response - Ability is word so often misused. The ability of man to effectively respond to threats to life, property and liberty is a hallmark of the human condition. Thank you "Family" for exemplifying this quality for the rest of us. GREAT EXAMPLE.
The fact that the fire department needed help is telling. The fact that these men were prepared to save their home and any of the surrounding homes they could, is beyond brave. God bless.❤
We live in south Louisiana and are faced with extreme hurricanes. During hurricane Ida we did not evacuate but stayed home and saved our home by tying these trees together to keep them from falling on our home. I love these heroic stories! It takes pure guts to follow what you believe is the right thing to do to save your home.
Inspiring story. In my country this is normal, when a fire breaks in the summer all inhabitants pour water on their houses and help each other to protect the homes. Nobody flees. Firefighters can't fight alone. Also prevention is very important. Nobody builds wood houses,only concrete and stone.
Oh, the pump is not environmentally friendly! I was expecting solar panels (severe sarcasm). So good to see a family using their pool water in this way!
"CRAZY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT????" PLEEEASE - In Australia 40+ years ago Council's recommended this for Properties in fire prone areas. The Petrol Generator housed in a Fire Proof Housing, powerful Sprinklers mounted on the Roof as well as on the Ground. Linked to the Properties Rain Water Tanks, & Swimming Pool if they had one! Even back then could be activated remotely by Telephone.
No US fire dept or local govt is going to tell anyone to stand and fight a fire with a pool pump. They do not have the backbone to say that because of how paralyzed everyone is about "liability".
That is exactly the way to prepare for a disaster! Well done! They gave themselves protection by keeping the fire away from their home first. Some have lost their lives trying to save their homes. I am glad the fire department let them through. There are sure some heroic and great stories that have come out of such a horrendous disaster. This gives me chills.
Friends up the road have a pump in their pond and they even have fire drills from time to time. They saved our neighborhood by knocking down a lightning strike before the fire department could even get there. During another wind driven fire (60-80 mph) another friend, retired wild land fire fighter, saved his home with a shovel while every other home around him burned. Defensible space is just about useless in a wind driven fire where the house itself is fuel unless someone is there to defend it.
This is what we need more of, not just in CA but all across our nation. Real people taking responsibility for their own safety, helping and protecting themselves.
In California, everyone with a pool should have this pump system with a mandatory metal sign posted to let fireman know they have it. Well done for saving your home, and your neighbours.
Why? So your water canq be stolen and your own house be left to burn down? The government should have made sure there were enough pumps to handle emergency situations. Thats what you pay for. And people who have their own system should get a tax and insurance discount for saving the rest of us money
So many reports of people complaining that there aren't enough resources, that fire trucks and police are no where to be found is dumbfounding. There is NOT an infinite number of firemen and trucks. LA is a huge city of closely packed houses with a variety of terrain full of dried vegetation. Yes, your tax dollars help fund the police and fire departments but the money only goes so far in normal circumstances. When something like this happens everyone needs to do what they can to help. If something as simple as a generator and sprinkler system can save your home, DO IT. Don't wait for over burdened public services that are strained to the maximum. Thoughts and prayers are with everyone experiencing this horrendous catastrophe.
Shouldn't take a crisis. Everyone should be at the ready to save their homes and contribute. It should be mandatory for people to be trained and prepared. How much more warning do we need with fires year after year.
FAKE NEWS. How is this ingenuity? It's been a concept for AGES. These homeowners just want to profit of this "invention" to sell it to future homeowners.
@@mariarohmer2374 I think in Sweden (?) the government requires citizens to take preparedness courses, and maintain those skills. They need to know stuff like CPR, start a fire, operate a gun, etc.
@@asdfjkl7430 Training sounds like a great idea. The very least anyone can do. If we're choosing to live in areas where this is a likely possibility then we need to take every precaution and be super prepared.
Imagine how much money the insurance companies could have saved if they provided these systems for owners. I personally am tired of all the mandatory things that are put upon the people.
@@ashleigh3173 Its up to the homeowner. The insurance company isn't mommy, just like the city/county FD isn't always going to have an engine at your house during a major fire.
Brilliant idea, smart man and family, thank you for sharing as we have never heard of such a thing. We live in British Columbia where we are ravaged by fires every summer and now this is the first thing we’re going to do. We are going to go and buy a generator pump for our pool. Thank you!
A long time ago our insurance agent told me to video tape everything in your house every time you are not going to be home for even one night. Video tape inside every cabinet, drawer, closet inside and outside just before you leave. People are busy and they forget that things change inside your house. Once I got the routine down I could video my whole house quickly. The last thing on my video is me locking the front door. At first a lot at to do but if a disaster takes your house, worth it! Good for this family be PROACTIVE! I applaud you.
Good if you have insurance….CA all the insurance companies are dropping everyone right and left. And if you do have insurance they only cover external damages, nothing inside. They will literally tell you to buy another policy to cover your stuff.
@@cl230 That tends to happen when property values get too high and governments won't allow insurance companies to charge market premium rates. Owning these million/multi-million dollar homes isn't supposed to be inexpensive but people expect it to be that way and that has consequences.
That's what Australians do It's a honda 6.5hp gas engine BE Power equipment about $1k USD 2" FIREFIGHTING WATER PUMP KIT WITH HONDA GX200 ENGINE MODEL: HPFC-2065HR FEATURES • Firefighting kit that includes the hoses and accesories needed to setup and operate the high pressure pump to spray water up to 80 feet. • Commercial Honda engine with excellent weight to power ratio. Designed to be used all day, everyday. • High pressure pump that displaces water like normal pumps, but also has the ability to spray water with the correct attachments. • Steel roll cage cart has everything needed to move and set up the system. KIT INCLUDES • 12' SUCTION HOSE • 50' FIRE HOSE 85.400.079 50.015.001 • FIRE HOSE NOZZLE 50.015.002 PUMP SPECS INLET/OUTLET SIZE: 2" GPM: PSI: PUMP REPLACEMENT PARTS HONDA GX200 AIR COOLED, 4-STROKE OHV 196CC 86 OCTANE, UP TO 10% ETHANOL SAE 10W30 SUCTION LIFT: 26' DISCHARGE LIFT: 171' TOTAL LIFT: 126 85 197' You're welcome, from your friendly Canadian eh 🤗 Please share info
It may be called a fire pump cart. I did a search and it looks like it and says it works with a pool. Here is some info but there are lots of dif kinds. "Honda GX 2" Fire Fighting Water Pump Cart Kit Everything you need to fight fires on your property." I hope this helps anyone looking for more info on it.
in another news story, there's a guy who's plam was a garden hose hooked to municipal supply which shut off, he then proceeds to complain there is no water, standing next to a swimming pool full of water. You sir, are the kind of people who make America strong!
Great story. Golling Sr and his son were using their heads. As a former Boy Scout patrol leader, one of my favorite mottos has always been, "be prepared."
When you’re older and wiser…he was determined to protect his home 🏡. All three were amazing in helping their neighbors as well. GOD BLESSED YOU for helping your neighbors as well. 🥺♥️🪽
fantastic for standing and fighting . In BC Canada we have been doing sprinkler protection for interface firefighting for several years now . I was a firefighter that worked on interface firecrews and sprinkler protection crews (SPU) through some of our worst fire seasons in history and i can say without a doubt that SPU deployment is one of the most effective and safest ways to combat a a situation such as this. it is a godsend . Sprinklers set up on houses running off of a pump being fed by a water source be it bladder tank or other it takes less water then trying to fight the fire and it creates a humidity bubble that is incredibly effective . We have literally set up and had to bug out for our own life and safety to come back to the structure's still standing and intact. where before the whole community would be burnt down. keep fighting good luck and take care of each other
Good to see this. I grew up in the 90s in Australia and we had a pool pump and sprinkler system because my local school did a fire danger education unit in Geography class that included every kid preparing a fire defence and risk reduction strategy for their family home, plus an evacuation planning meeting agenda to be used at home with the family. That was literally 30 years ago. Fuel reduction, vegetation management, water storage, personal evacuation planning, and fire pump methods are not new ideas. The government in California really should do a lot more to drive this into the daily lives of every person that lives in fire prone areas.
@@SpringNotes I understand your point, but taking it as a government issue might highlight the bigger difference between Aus and US/LA thinking around bushfires? Most of the initiatives like @CompleteHealthControl describe are driven by our rural fire services, which are largely volunteer organisations, and are ingrained in our society, particularly in rural and semi-rural communities. For example, the RFS in NSW (where I am.) is the largest volunteer firefighting service in the world, almost 1% of the population are members. For comparison Google tells me ~0.07% of the population of California are members of a volunteer brigade. It is impossible for a public service to handle massive catastrophic bushfires like this, a large portion of the population need to be on-board with bushfire awareness ingrained as part of life, otherwise the costs to taxpayers would be astronomical.
Heroes and thoroughly decent folks ... sprinkler systems have to be part of the fire defence systems for every home ... surely ? Like a golf course type of sprinkler . It will activate when fire starts , dowsing the flames . Use the salt water from the ocean and filter it to prevent corrosion to pipes , pumps and materials . Please don't let this happen ever again . Prayers from Scotland .
Great presenter/journalist, he came across very authentic and considerate, even respectful in how he dealt with the father asking when it would be on, a lot of lesser journalists/presenters would have been condescending or wouldn’t have been as slick with something unexpected happening off the cuff He was really down to earth and allowed them to each share their viewpoint without interruption
So proud of my family 🥹 not only did it save our family home, but they would go to other homes in the neighborhood to put out fires before they spread.
Nice family, your dad/grandad? is a cleaver man, well prepared.
Old school always works, he raised well his family and his legacy will continue.
Good job 👏🏻!!!!
So So Happy for ya'll !!!!! I've been crying all morning behind what has happened to so many families !!!
I am so happy to have watched this video, and am thankful that your family used its brains to fix this for their neighbors, too!
The reporter did a great job. He let them speak their piece without interrupting them and was respectful and empathetic. This family did an AWESOME job!
This is my Dad and two of my brothers. At the time, I was angry at them and was saying that they needed to get out of there. Turns out, they were being brave and made such a difference!!
Luckily they are not toast and dead
I bet they didn’t take the covid magic shot. They are wide awake and know what’s going on. Good on them.
Is that a 1 HP or greater sump pump in the pool? Just wondering about building my own and trying to figure out the pressure/PSI I need. I have a 1/2 HP pump but my guess is that it’s not enough.
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Your Dad is so smart to figure it in 12 years that some day he will need to use that equipment where he lives .
Very curious why he thinks different compare to the rest of neighbors ?
Finally a journalist who is empathetic and respectful!
He needs to cut out the "real quick" and "quick question". It's annoying and unprofessional.
It’s cus he’s Asian
He was good, wasn't he?
Exactly how many times did you hear "real quick" and "quick question"? And you should be glad he's speaking English at all because the father most definitely don't speak it as his first language @@user-oi9to7ux7k
What a polite and respectful journalist !!
Super coverage and very respectful to everyone 🫶
Great reporting. Allowed the family to speak without interrupting and yes very respectful and polite.
He was the best ive seen yet. And the smoothest exit
He acts like a real human being and not just like a suit talking. They should all be like this
I agree!!
Reporter needs a raise... just brilliant, affable, engaging with human warmth
He needs to be a part of the discussion moving forward about how residents can help...EVERYONE should be using the pool water!! Good for them and prayers for all!
Yes, he does! The Gauling men and Mr. Gene. He has lived and has seen a lot. He also knows community - he was prompted by the story of a man who lived in the neighborhood for 40 some odd years! He said the most important thing, emergency services cannot always save you; most times you have to save yourself.
You mean something like this? "Alrighty residents the first thing you'll need to do is buy a pool, preferably two pools and a bunch of gasoline also"
@@g.d.mcfetridge6046 A person who doesn't believe in God telling us what God can do. What a confused soul.
Why is the mainstream media not covering the incompetent DEI hire like Mayor Karen Bass (former activist). How is it possible that a city ran out of water. The fire was not able to be contained and put out and that is why LA is burning down? Then you have a fire chief that was hired because she was female and LBGTQ and not have the resume for a job. This is pathetic, How is mainstream media like ABC or NBC not covering this? If Disney (aka owner of ABC) hearing this...I am not going to wish that Disneyland burn down,
Others put mud dirt on their roofs and that worked.
I'm a pool service man, and a few years ago Right after some bad fires in the area ,I put together a system like this with a pump and a hose For people who own A pool. I offered to Do a free demonstration for anyone interested. I was amazed at how little response I got To my advertisement.
Only 1 person scheduled a demonstration , but Then passed on making a purchase.
I was shocked at how People would not spend $450 (at that time), On equipment To ensure the protection of their house.
Humans can be strange creatures!
You should probably resurrect that idea now. Strike while the iron is hot since people are paying attention. Short video embedded with an email blast and on social media.
Seems like CA giving a $500 state income tax credit for the installation of such a system would be a highly cost effective way of making existing fire protection services go farther (not to mention possibly saving lives).
@@clarkmorrison7243You must be some kind of free thinking radical. 😝 We are supposed to obedient peasants and rely on government for everything. These people will likely be arrested and jailed w/o bail.
As the saying goes, "We learn geology the day after the earthquake"
California doesn't want these homes saved. They don't want people to be successful in business. They make this idea illegal and arrest anyone who does a Diy if it. They want obedient people who evacuate and allow their homes to be burned.
The sprinkler system mirrored to that pool is a life saver.. every home owner that lives in these type of fire prone areas should take note….
yeah, because only the rich should get to waste water everyday while the pumps ran dry. FAKE NEWS.
Wildfires are a threat where we live, and we spent considerable money years ago to purchase firefighting equipment, one of my our best investments.
@@mountainfolk7942 prepping legend. Curious how much a effective setup would cost.?
There's plenty of homes that have this that are burnt to a crisp. This is nothing new in these areas & these guys own the company & are just getting free promo.
@@d.b.cooper1wow!
This group of gentlemen are smart and a class act. While their home was being saved; they helped others.
Wells and rainwater collection are illegal in SoCal, got to let the water run off naturally. Wish I could dig a well.
Not only that but they did coordinate with Firefighters to not out themselfs or others at risk.
@@PlateletRichGel
You are a liar.
KTLA5 report:
In 2012, California passed the Rainwater Capture Act, which made it legal to collect rainwater as long as you comply with State Water Resources Board requirements.
Collecting rain from your rooftop is fine and even encouraged.
Doing so reduces “demand on streams and reduce(s) water quality problems associated with stormwater runoff,” the Water Board states.
Other methods, like pumping groundwater may require notification or a permit.
Genius idea! That’s amazing how untouched their house was.
I mean not really. Soon as I seen all those pools still full I was saying why is no1 using a cheap harbor freight pump... and why no stories of locals spraying their own fire retardant on their property as its for sell to the public though who knows with California laws.
*these people live in a fire prone area and should be prepared.
fake news. It's such a basic concept. It's a miracle their pump didn't clog with how dirty the pool was. That's not the dirty you get in 1 day, but 2 weeks.
dirty pool, doesnt matter, it worked, i was a wildland firefighter, we have filters on the suction draft pumps
Thats the debri from a fire @@watchingnowhere
@@watchingnowherethey probably thought of that and made sure it was clean or it self cleans/is filtered (I wish they would have shared where they got the equipment from, but it is very smart to gatekeep). Again, this - you would think, would become common sense if you have the funds and have seen this type of thing happening all around you.
My insurance in Nor Cal was canceled last year. Decided to protect the property, 5 acres, by increasing the fire safety space, larger generator to power well pump if/when PGE power goes out, and made several portable sprinklers. Also installed 1/8" mesh attic vents. Home has tile roof and adobe walls.
Wise of you to be proactive. WE have a Davey fire fighting high pressure pump on a 300 gallon trailer with 100 ft of fire hose/professional nozzle, & 500ft of hose to refill the water trailer. At 8,000 ft elevation, the pump provides a stream of 15 GPM 100ft into the air, & floods at 30GPM. My well pump is limited to 16GPM, by the authority. We didn't sleep as well when we didn't have the fire fighting equipment.
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Just stop voting for democrats, problems solved..
❤❤what a inspiration for all the people who want to protect their own !!!!
Good for you.
The regulators succeeded in making insuring many properties unprofitable.
And then they expected insurers would keep writing these policies.
But the insurers aren’t dummies, as it turns out.
Good for them! They can thank their very wise grandpa. Can't rely on the government to save you when you live up in the hills. Very inspiring story.
People can only do so much. The government is run by people for people. This sprinkler system needs to be funded by the government in underserved areas (which likely won’t burn as much due to the lack of foliage).
Those who can purchase it; need to.
Can’t depend on the government no matter where you live in this country..
@@cyndeelou-i1e President Biden ALWAYS sends help sometimes even before it's asked for, never excluding "red" states like some former president did with "blue" states. 😟
He's their Dad. 84 years old. Immigrated from Germany in the 60s. His daughters comment is above.
"The government" aka firefighters, are trying their best but there are 100 times as many homes and people as firefighters and these fires are gigantic. You should absolutely do everything in your power to help but its not like the government hasnt done anything.
The role of the father 👨 in a household is critical
This is a beautiful story
The role of common sense is critical👍🏻👍🏻
Was that 3 generations taking care of business 😊
Brilliant comment. 😊
A neighboor did this too some years ago, where I live in Scandinavia, a single mom with 3 children children invested in this type of system and pumped water from her pool on the house and managed to put out a fire before the firefighters had arrived. University education gave her the understanding of seeking out information and this knowledge she then adapted to her home situation. She mansged to get herself, the children and their pets out and then ran to start the machine that pumped water. She too had installed sprinklers on her own, dug it all out and used a hose to focus extra on some areas. This cost her lots of time and money, but ended up saving her family. Twice a year she would test run the sprinkler system and the pumping machine.
*This is not about genitalia (even if you claim so with your ”father in a household” comment, but privilege of education and finances!*
It’s also not a sure thing because Ricki Lake’s family had the same system installed and their entire peoperty burned down to the ground. It’s not going to work a 100 % and it’s cruel to imply people’s homes could have been saved if they only had installed a massive sprinkler system and had a machine that pumped water from the pool.
I love that this family managed to save their house though, so one takes this comment as a slight to them in any way. It’s not!
@@yvonnecortes_ YES 🎯
A lot of people online who write things like "it's only stuff" don't get that there are people living in Pacific Palisades (and other burn areas) who have lived there for 40-50 years and longer, before the extreme property prices, and have been able to remain despite the escalating property taxes because of the 1970s Prop 13. When the father/grandfather said the house was his neighbor's only asset, I felt so bad. It isn't only the wealthy who live in what are now well-known super expensive areas in California and for those people their houses cannot be replaced and good luck finding a decent place to live anywhere in California that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Retirees, if not wealthy, are ruined.
Yes. I wish more people around the US (and the world) would realize that the majority of Californians are not wealthy, just covered by Prop 13. These are multi generational homes (not mansions) full of history and memories. My heart breaks for these families.
🙏💙@@liquidtoaster
Which would mean for those people that rebuilding is out of the question.
@@yolandascholten2012most homeowners policies pay “replacement value”…they rebuild your house…
It's never "just stuff". That's why I also feel bad for the rich and famous.
They too have cherished photo albums of their kids, heirlooms from there grandparents, their diaries and the "worlds best mum/dad mug" they got as a first present from their kids.
Sure they can buy a new mansion but filling it with meaningful stuff again will be as challenging for them as for everyone else.
Extremely smart. I'm going to tell my father to buy one of these, he lives in a remote forest village and there has been fires really close over a mountain ridge multiple times. His fire insurance cancelled his policy last year and has been worried about the future. At least he has a small pond and access to water so this type of product could potentially save not only his property but his life.
Very important that they stayed in contact with the fire fighters.
People need to build wells and collect rain water so they have the reserve when they need it.
@@georgewashington3555Smart idea!!!
You only have to removed trees that are growing to close to the house. I believe the success lies in preventing stuff to burn instead of estinguishing large fires.
And probably you need a place to save yourself should you failed to save the house.
Smart man
Saying this problem is not unique and that everyone is having the same problems
Preach old man
Need more open minded people like him
FAKE NEWS. He isn't innovative. It's a very common tactic. They just got that survivors high.
Bravo to this wonderful family! Not only did they save their house from extinction, they saved another families home as well. Well done. I'm sure the fire and rescue are great full too.
I have one of those units. It's not a 'generator'. It's a Honda fire pump cart. The suction end can be used with a pool, a spa, or any body of water.
We have 2 - 5, 000 gallon fire tanks that we got on a state grant. We can hook ours up to them, or our pool. I have all the adapters for what the situation may require. Bottom line is, it's definitely possible.
Kudos to this family for being prepared. Waiting on the state or local government is a loser crap shoot a lot of the time.
Im assuming it has a generator as part of it, to provide the power?
@@dastrnad It's a regular Honda engine attached to a fire pump unit, similar to what runs a splitter or small chipper.
No separate generator needed. The engine provides the power and runs the pump.
Pull the cord and it starts. Just prime it and it will draw water from any reservoir or water source.
I got mine a while ago online. I don't recall the company, but they specialize in fire pump units.
Haven't needed it yet and hope I never do. But I'll be prepared.
State grant ? What program was that ?
@ we’re on the Sonoma coast. It was offered a few years back thru the county stream conservation group. I don’t know if it’s still available. When I got it we were the last for that year.
Sonoma county rainwater catchment\ water storage and forbearance program
Sonoma resource conservation district.
Search that and they may help direct you.
Make sure you spray water on the roof so you wet the gutters, many fires start by dry leaves igniting in the gutters then starting to burn under the roof, can also put tennis balls in the downpipe so the water stays in the guttering.
How nice to see people still shaking hands these days.
As a prior Navy firefighter I was wondering why people didn't take a pump and use their pool water. In the Navy, we had portable fire pumps that were used in some scenarios. I am glad to see a family who did use their pool water.
I was also a navy firefighter and when the video stated I was like “bro must have a pump for his pool because that’s what the navy does for deflooding spaces”. Lol.
Because most of the population has been dumbed down expecting government to "keep the safe”.
True....initiative to take care of oneself, ones property. People forget what it means to solve your own problems and to remember no one cares about you and yours better than you do. People use your good brains...don't fall prey to complacency and depend on the government to solve everything.
The cops mayor and governor tell them to leave
Hi, It's a honda 6.5hp gas engine
BE Power equipment about $1k USD
2" FIREFIGHTING WATER PUMP KIT WITH HONDA GX200 ENGINE MODEL: HPFC-2065HR
FEATURES • Firefighting kit that includes the hoses and accesories needed to setup and operate the high pressure pump to spray water up to 80 feet. • Commercial Honda engine with excellent weight to power ratio. Designed to be used all day, everyday. • High pressure pump that displaces water like normal pumps, but also has the ability to spray water with the correct attachments. • Steel roll cage cart has everything needed to move and set up the system. KIT INCLUDES • 12' SUCTION HOSE • 50' FIRE HOSE 85.400.079 50.015.001 • FIRE HOSE NOZZLE 50.015.002
PUMP SPECS INLET/OUTLET SIZE: 2" GPM: PSI: PUMP REPLACEMENT PARTS HONDA GX200 AIR COOLED, 4-STROKE OHV 196CC 86 OCTANE, UP TO 10% ETHANOL SAE 10W30 SUCTION LIFT: 26'
DISCHARGE LIFT: 171'
TOTAL LIFT: 126 85 197'
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Probably for years they were making fun of dad and his paranoia about fires. Gene, you're awesome!
“OH NO! DAD ThErEs A FIRe, HOp on the poOL” 😂😅😂 SIKE.”
I really enjoyed that interview. Very informative and uplifting. Home owners taking the initiative to be heros.
This kind of setup has been recommended since the 1980's. But, it takes smart men thinking about being prepared to implement. Congratulations to the Golling family! They are their own first responder.
But it's like hurricane preparations in Florida.
Hi, It's a honda 6.5hp gas engine
BE Power equipment about $1k USD
2" FIREFIGHTING WATER PUMP KIT WITH HONDA GX200 ENGINE MODEL: HPFC-2065HR
FEATURES • Firefighting kit that includes the hoses and accesories needed to setup and operate the high pressure pump to spray water up to 80 feet. • Commercial Honda engine with excellent weight to power ratio. Designed to be used all day, everyday. • High pressure pump that displaces water like normal pumps, but also has the ability to spray water with the correct attachments. • Steel roll cage cart has everything needed to move and set up the system. KIT INCLUDES • 12' SUCTION HOSE • 50' FIRE HOSE 85.400.079 50.015.001 • FIRE HOSE NOZZLE 50.015.002
PUMP SPECS INLET/OUTLET SIZE: 2" GPM: PSI: PUMP REPLACEMENT PARTS HONDA GX200 AIR COOLED, 4-STROKE OHV 196CC 86 OCTANE, UP TO 10% ETHANOL SAE 10W30 SUCTION LIFT: 26'
DISCHARGE LIFT: 171'
TOTAL LIFT: 126 85 197'
You're welcome, from your friendly Canadian eh 🤗
Please share info
I thought of this myself but my wife (who lived in CA for years) told me it wouldn't work because there isn't enough water but the swimming pool idea is a winner. Also the tile roof and stucco walls helped.
Why would you ask your wife? Since when have women been pros at fire prevention?
Actually the evacuation fire stair has been created by a woman so don’t be dumb.
It’s about putting out small sparks and embers before they start a raging fire. It doesn’t take much water at all.
Fire stairs lol? That is to fire prevention as running away is to gin violence. Losing your property is detestation. A 1000 gallon pool needs so much energy to evaporate, it can do an unreal amount of cooling if used effectively
@@calvinhobbes6118 I’m sure you can do better than that. Please show some respect. Thank you.
This world needs more people like this. People who can pull up the boot straps, think smart, and get to work on a tough situation. Too many people out there blaming, putting their own life's burden on government or other services.
Wow! What an amazing family. Good thinking, Dad.
Very professional reporting! So proud of that family taking matter in their hands, saving their home and helping neighbors.
I've seen houses in Australia with sprinkler systems on the roof in fire prone areas and pumps that suck water from dams on the property.
Wow that's a great idea
Genius idea too
Seen on the news houses saved because they had sprinklers on their house during last year's California fires.
I'm in Australia and have had this setup ready before during fires. Well done guys
Yes they are common and have been in use for decades.
Bravo! Good old fashioned ingenuity! This is the second homeowner who defied evacuation and saved their own home!
Love this gentleman! - every homeowner should emulate his example!
Father is a prepping legend.
This was a question I've had for the last couple of days: Why didn't people pump water out of their pools? Why didn't those in Malibu pump water out of the ocean? We live right on the Wind River in Wyoming. Last fall a wildfire in the mountains 20 miles away burned for more than 2 months and destroyed 90,000 acres. We have not only cleared brush and trimmed the trees up 8 feet but we have a pump that we can attach a garden hose to and pump water out of the river. It cost less than $300. You have to think ahead about fire risk. This man did.
It’s a sad fact of life that most people never believe that a catastrophe can happen to them, until it does.
We're incredibly ill prepared in California. There are a lot of low IQ or greedy people running the state and all levels of government. There were so many ways to prevent this fire and they were mostly ignored. Stuff like this is genius and we're just not taking advantage often whatsoever
Smart family. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"!!
Finally a story of family that planned for something like this … good job guys!🎉
That family understands there environment and took care of business. God bless them.
When people talk about the state or the federal government not being able to save you and your family, this is what they're talking about. Thank goodness this man had a generator and a plan.
It was a pump .
@@stewatparkpark2933 Concepts of a pump you could say
@@stewatparkpark2933 Same concept, different tool. Point still stands.
Great journalism. With empathy and heart for the people interviewed. Thank you for spreading love and appreciation ❤❤❤
I do appreciate a family who is looking out for themselves Vs placing blame on government etc. when you can’t count on your government, you can count on yourself in this case - what a beautiful piece of mind.
Sure, but why pay taxes then?
Video: Family doesn’t blame the government.
This comment: Applauds them not blaming the government.
Also this comment: Blames the government.
Few times have I seen anyone lack this much self-awareness before.
If this is what people who hate the government are like, then it makes people who want more government the more attractive alternative! Haha
@ welcome to life in America 🇺🇸!
Going forward people must be empowered, taught, and be ready to protect their homes and those of their neighbours. One man saved his and his neighbours' homes by simply putting out small flames with garden hoses.
@KCAL News You guys really need to revisit the house & homeowner to show the sprinkler system set up, and how it works. It could help countless others in the future.
I think it may be called a fire pump cart. I did a search and it looks like it and says it works with a pool. Here is some info but there are lots of dif kinds. "Honda GX
2" Fire Fighting Water Pump Cart Kit
Everything you need to fight fires on your property." I hope this is helpful for anyone looking for more info on it.
@LoveHisPresence Thanks @LoveHisPresence, hopefully that sends a few in the right direction. I just wanted to see their setup, the hoses didn't melt, generator didn't choke, and had enough water, etc.
Google fire fighting pumps. There are plenty available.
It’s an irrigation pump. Not anything new.
@@h1F595The goal of the homeowner wasn’t to fight a wildfire but to douse his property with water so the fire would go around his property. I’d say it worked rather well.
Good interview, people should think for themselves not relying on the politicians and the state. These people deserve their house was saved.
I'm sure if home owners with a pool knew this was possible they would have tried it. We need to share information and ideas and teach one another.
What a great example of a thinking man and saving one's self and his family.
Genius ! Bravery and determination. This family came together and saved peoples homes . The fire departments can not be everywhere . My heart goes out to all of you .
Normal equipment for many properties in fire prone areas in Australia We even take it further by plugging and filling the gutters with water. As a holiday home and pet sitter I managed many homes in the blue mountains 30 years ago where I knew how to activate their fire protection systems that put a wall of water over their houses from sprinklers on the roof.
Yeah , I'm a kiwi they could learn a few things from Aussie, I heard one guy save his house from 100's of km away. He was watching it on his phone with his security cameras and when the fire got close he remotely started a sprinkler system, everything around the house was burnt.
could you share a video on this?
The US needs to stop telling people to run away at the slightest sing of danger. Its obvious that even basic defensible space and some active protection like a pool pump made the difference for the houses that were left standing.
@@HerpDerpNV You’re mistaken-this isn’t something just anyone can manage. Preparation is absolutely essential. Without it, the only sensible option is to evacuate. Even with preparation, there are times when staying isn’t safe. The main failure here was the lack of readiness, for reasons I can’t fully understand. The hydrant system wasn’t fully operational, and most houses weren’t fortified. Perhaps it was a lack of imagination about what could happen during an extreme fire event.
In this area, it’s critical to reinforce homes and communities against such risks. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, and now many are paying a high price. That said, I’m confident this issue isn’t tied to which political party is in charge-I doubt it would’ve made a significant difference.
In my line of work, preparation for nearly any scenario is a core priority, so I’ve developed a certain mindset over the years. It requires both imagination and a touch of paranoia to succeed. Assuming everything will be fine may be a more common mindset, but it doesn’t hold up in the face of crises like this.
I saw on TV about ten years ago an item where a movie/TV producer had something similar set up. He had a large gasoline powered pump in a shed near his pool. He just had to put the intake hose in his pool and push a button to start the pump. He even had instructions printed on the side of the shed so that any neighbor or fireman could start this. He had sprinklers already on his roof and some around his house. He also had a system that would mix in sodium polyacrylate (the material that makes diapers so water absorbent) into the water so that a wet gel is sprayed all over so he does not have to keep spraying water so much. I now wonder if this house was in the fire area adn how did they come out.
Oh my Lord , this family fought the fire and saved their home, what a family, God bless you all, y’all heroes!!! 🙏🇺🇸♥️
I've talking about this forever.. finally someone smart enough.. so many pools still full.. like seriously you guys really rely on the government that much?
AHAHAHHA. The name fits the sentiment. I do agree with you though. If you have the money, then a sprinkler system with metal piping is definitely a luxury.
It is California after all...
@@watchingnowhere lol yeah I do irrigation for a living. Though if you have a pool you could install a setup like in the video for around $1500. And considering not one home was worth under a million I think it's a no brainer investment.
SELF RELIANCE usually saves the day. Response - Ability is word so often misused. The ability of man to effectively respond to threats to life, property and liberty is a hallmark of the human condition. Thank you "Family" for exemplifying this quality for the rest of us. GREAT EXAMPLE.
The fact that the fire department needed help is telling. The fact that these men were prepared to save their home and any of the surrounding homes they could, is beyond brave. God bless.❤
Self reliance goes a long way. Proper mindset helps too! Good for these people!!
We live in south Louisiana and are faced with extreme hurricanes. During hurricane Ida we did not evacuate but stayed home and saved our home by tying these trees together to keep them from falling on our home. I love these heroic stories! It takes pure guts to follow what you believe is the right thing to do to save your home.
WOW- fascinating!!
Inspiring story. In my country this is normal, when a fire breaks in the summer all inhabitants pour water on their houses and help each other to protect the homes. Nobody flees. Firefighters can't fight alone. Also prevention is very important. Nobody builds wood houses,only concrete and stone.
Oh, the pump is not environmentally friendly! I was expecting solar panels (severe sarcasm).
So good to see a family using their pool water in this way!
"CRAZY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT????" PLEEEASE - In Australia 40+ years ago Council's recommended this for Properties in fire prone areas. The Petrol Generator housed in a Fire Proof Housing, powerful Sprinklers mounted on the Roof as well as on the Ground. Linked to the Properties Rain Water Tanks, & Swimming Pool if they had one! Even back then could be activated remotely by Telephone.
No US fire dept or local govt is going to tell anyone to stand and fight a fire with a pool pump. They do not have the backbone to say that because of how paralyzed everyone is about "liability".
That is exactly the way to prepare for a disaster! Well done! They gave themselves protection by keeping the fire away from their home first. Some have lost their lives trying to save their homes. I am glad the fire department let them through. There are sure some heroic and great stories that have come out of such a horrendous disaster. This gives me chills.
Good to hear some good news from the neighborhood.
Friends up the road have a pump in their pond and they even have fire drills from time to time. They saved our neighborhood by knocking down a lightning strike before the fire department could even get there. During another wind driven fire (60-80 mph) another friend, retired wild land fire fighter, saved his home with a shovel while every other home around him burned. Defensible space is just about useless in a wind driven fire where the house itself is fuel unless someone is there to defend it.
What did he do with the shovel? Throw dirt on stuff and / or install some kind of fire break?
@@wmluna381 Threw a lot of dirt. The property had been thinned of excessive brush.
Whole world should listen to all our veterans who are all equipped with experience and knowledge.
Best News Coverage I've ever seen.... Well Done
Maybe the best fire story, at least of today. The family should be commended, as well as KCAL for sharing this.
Help yourself. This man is an absolute legend.
I'm glad he is safe. The tile roof probably helped as well.
No, it was because they sprayed their own house down. Other places with tiled roofs (thousands of them) all burned because they were not doused
tiny embers are the cause of alot of destruction, we were trained as firefighters to watch the embers where they go
Those are not uncommon in the palisades.
That's a positive note in all the darkness for sure ❤
How lovely they saved a neighbors home as well.
Pool pump sysyem. Bloody genius.
That papa is qualified to be the fire chief in my humble opinion
New chief said she's only hiring gays
The fire chief is qualified to be a fire chief. Just because it's a woman doesn't mean she's not qualified.
Proven results vs. Proven failure
@@RebeccaMorris-v6m🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 you’ve been breathing in too much smoke from the fires. Who attacked the fire lady??
@@RebeccaMorris-v6m DEI hire
This is what we need more of, not just in CA but all across our nation. Real people taking responsibility for their own safety, helping and protecting themselves.
This is an ingenious idea that was obviously successful in saving their homes & the neighbor's down the road.
Heroes!!!
In California, everyone with a pool should have this pump system with a mandatory metal sign posted to let fireman know they have it. Well done for saving your home, and your neighbours.
Why? So your water canq be stolen and your own house be left to burn down?
The government should have made sure there were enough pumps to handle emergency situations. Thats what you pay for. And people who have their own system should get a tax and insurance discount for saving the rest of us money
So many reports of people complaining that there aren't enough resources, that fire trucks and police are no where to be found is dumbfounding. There is NOT an infinite number of firemen and trucks. LA is a huge city of closely packed houses with a variety of terrain full of dried vegetation. Yes, your tax dollars help fund the police and fire departments but the money only goes so far in normal circumstances. When something like this happens everyone needs to do what they can to help. If something as simple as a generator and sprinkler system can save your home, DO IT. Don't wait for over burdened public services that are strained to the maximum. Thoughts and prayers are with everyone experiencing this horrendous catastrophe.
There are ppl like Noah. God blessed them by wisdom.
Crisis situations bring out the ingenuity in people!
Shouldn't take a crisis. Everyone should be at the ready to save their homes and contribute. It should be mandatory for people to be trained and prepared. How much more warning do we need with fires year after year.
FAKE NEWS. How is this ingenuity? It's been a concept for AGES. These homeowners just want to profit of this "invention" to sell it to future homeowners.
@@mariarohmer2374
I think in Sweden (?) the government requires citizens to take preparedness courses, and maintain those skills. They need to know stuff like CPR, start a fire, operate a gun, etc.
@@asdfjkl7430 Training sounds like a great idea. The very least anyone can do. If we're choosing to live in areas where this is a likely possibility then we need to take every precaution and be super prepared.
This system should be made mandatory
Imagine how much money the insurance companies could have saved if they provided these systems for owners.
I personally am tired of all the mandatory things that are put upon the people.
Everything not forbidden is compulsory: The Totalitarian principle
@@ashleigh3173 Its up to the homeowner. The insurance company isn't mommy, just like the city/county FD isn't always going to have an engine at your house during a major fire.
Wow, so many reasons this is not possible for every home, but here are a few: costs, liabilities, physical location...
Can’t rely on anybody but yourself. Good job protecting your home!
right equipment + courage = saved home :)
God blessed you 🫶🙌🙏💪
That are the MAN that we need !
Brilliant idea, smart man and family, thank you for sharing as we have never heard of such a thing. We live in British Columbia where we are ravaged by fires every summer and now this is the first thing we’re going to do. We are going to go and buy a generator pump for our pool. Thank you!
A long time ago our insurance agent told me to video tape everything in your house every time you are not going to be home for even one night. Video tape inside every cabinet, drawer, closet inside and outside just before you leave. People are busy and they forget that things change inside your house. Once I got the routine down I could video my whole house quickly. The last thing on my video is me locking the front door. At first a lot at to do but if a disaster takes your house, worth it! Good for this family be PROACTIVE! I applaud you.
Good if you have insurance….CA all the insurance companies are dropping everyone right and left. And if you do have insurance they only cover external damages, nothing inside. They will literally tell you to buy another policy to cover your stuff.
@@cl230 That tends to happen when property values get too high and governments won't allow insurance companies to charge market premium rates.
Owning these million/multi-million dollar homes isn't supposed to be inexpensive but people expect it to be that way and that has consequences.
I love the journalist, its like talking with an old friend
This should be required of all houses with pools in fire prone areas! Great idea. 💔🙏🏽🇺🇸
I have said this for years. If you have a pool. Put a pump on it and sprinklers. Spray the roof and the yard.
That's what Australians do
It's a honda 6.5hp gas engine
BE Power equipment about $1k USD
2" FIREFIGHTING WATER PUMP KIT WITH HONDA GX200 ENGINE MODEL: HPFC-2065HR
FEATURES • Firefighting kit that includes the hoses and accesories needed to setup and operate the high pressure pump to spray water up to 80 feet. • Commercial Honda engine with excellent weight to power ratio. Designed to be used all day, everyday. • High pressure pump that displaces water like normal pumps, but also has the ability to spray water with the correct attachments. • Steel roll cage cart has everything needed to move and set up the system. KIT INCLUDES • 12' SUCTION HOSE • 50' FIRE HOSE 85.400.079 50.015.001 • FIRE HOSE NOZZLE 50.015.002
PUMP SPECS INLET/OUTLET SIZE: 2" GPM: PSI: PUMP REPLACEMENT PARTS HONDA GX200 AIR COOLED, 4-STROKE OHV 196CC 86 OCTANE, UP TO 10% ETHANOL SAE 10W30 SUCTION LIFT: 26'
DISCHARGE LIFT: 171'
TOTAL LIFT: 126 85 197'
You're welcome, from your friendly Canadian eh 🤗
Please share info
It may be called a fire pump cart. I did a search and it looks like it and says it works with a pool. Here is some info but there are lots of dif kinds. "Honda GX
2" Fire Fighting Water Pump Cart Kit
Everything you need to fight fires on your property." I hope this helps anyone looking for more info on it.
in another news story, there's a guy who's plam was a garden hose hooked to municipal supply which shut off, he then proceeds to complain there is no water, standing next to a swimming pool full of water.
You sir, are the kind of people who make America strong!
I wondered why so many firefighters weren't utilizing pool water. This is brilliant! I'm glad they were able to help themselves.
This is drafting and it’s a technique used in fire suppression. However, there simply isn’t enough manpower to do this given the scope of the fire.
Great story. Golling Sr and his son were using their heads. As a former Boy Scout patrol leader, one of my favorite mottos has always been, "be prepared."
Governments hate it when people take care of themselves. I am so glad these people were able to take care of themselves.
Yeah that’s why they’ve been expanding social programs and aren’t going to continue to cut their budgets or threaten social security. Moronic.
When you’re older and wiser…he was determined to protect his home 🏡. All three were amazing in helping their neighbors as well. GOD BLESSED YOU for helping your neighbors as well. 🥺♥️🪽
fantastic for standing and fighting . In BC Canada we have been doing sprinkler protection for interface firefighting for several years now . I was a firefighter that worked on interface firecrews and sprinkler protection crews (SPU) through some of our worst fire seasons in history and i can say without a doubt that SPU deployment is one of the most effective and safest ways to combat a a situation such as this. it is a godsend . Sprinklers set up on houses running off of a pump being fed by a water source be it bladder tank or other it takes less water then trying to fight the fire and it creates a humidity bubble that is incredibly effective . We have literally set up and had to bug out for our own life and safety to come back to the structure's still standing and intact. where before the whole community would be burnt down. keep fighting good luck and take care of each other
Good to see this. I grew up in the 90s in Australia and we had a pool pump and sprinkler system because my local school did a fire danger education unit in Geography class that included every kid preparing a fire defence and risk reduction strategy for their family home, plus an evacuation planning meeting agenda to be used at home with the family. That was literally 30 years ago. Fuel reduction, vegetation management, water storage, personal evacuation planning, and fire pump methods are not new ideas. The government in California really should do a lot more to drive this into the daily lives of every person that lives in fire prone areas.
Obviously, y'all were lucky to have someone smart, in the Australian government. Thx for sharing.
@@SpringNotes I understand your point, but taking it as a government issue might highlight the bigger difference between Aus and US/LA thinking around bushfires?
Most of the initiatives like @CompleteHealthControl describe are driven by our rural fire services, which are largely volunteer organisations, and are ingrained in our society, particularly in rural and semi-rural communities.
For example, the RFS in NSW (where I am.) is the largest volunteer firefighting service in the world, almost 1% of the population are members. For comparison Google tells me ~0.07% of the population of California are members of a volunteer brigade.
It is impossible for a public service to handle massive catastrophic bushfires like this, a large portion of the population need to be on-board with bushfire awareness ingrained as part of life, otherwise the costs to taxpayers would be astronomical.
We are buying one now
Buy a 8 bar Motor pump.
MORE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS.
Heroes and thoroughly decent folks ... sprinkler systems have to be part of the fire defence systems for every home ... surely ? Like a golf course type of sprinkler . It will activate when fire starts , dowsing the flames . Use the salt water from the ocean and filter it to prevent corrosion to pipes , pumps and materials . Please don't let this happen ever again . Prayers from Scotland .
A truly respectful reporter-I really appreciate that! A wonderful family, a great report, and straight to the point. True role model Americans.
Great use of the pool in emergency.
Great presenter/journalist, he came across very authentic and considerate, even respectful in how he dealt with the father asking when it would be on, a lot of lesser journalists/presenters would have been condescending or wouldn’t have been as slick with something unexpected happening off the cuff
He was really down to earth and allowed them to each share their viewpoint without interruption
Love this family. Such a perfect community now utterly wiped out. I'm so sorry for everyone.💔💔
Amazing! Great job saving your house and your neighbor's house.
That reporter is amazing! Props to the family!
Smart Dad, Great Sons.
Dad was a very insightful and intelligent man. Wonderful family.