What's In Your Pockets?

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  • John Simpson reviews some of the tools and items firefighters may store in their gear. #5712935889001

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  • @haleighgambrazzio2031
    @haleighgambrazzio2031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you guys for making these ,as a jr firefighter and being a firefighter in the future (hopefully) I will take this and learn😁

  • @Rich-py5ci
    @Rich-py5ci 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I always had webbing, two lengths: long for rescue and short for hose. One pair of fencing pliers with hammer and pry hook. Punch, pliers, hammer, hook, wire cutters, wrench...all-in-one. Painters putty knife is nice but "Locked door? We don't need no stinking keys...Halligan Up!" LOL

  • @OneSmellyTaco
    @OneSmellyTaco ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I work in a busy fire department in a busy city. I've always been one of those "less is more" type of firefighters.
    Webbing of 2 lengths. 1 long 1 short
    Knife
    Pliers (Klein linemen pliers)
    Some door chalks on my helmet and some in my pants and jacket.
    That's it. Everything else is just adding to the bulk and weight.
    Edit: on my axe belt I have an extra ring for my crescent wrench. That I carry clipped on a carabiner.

  • @firejoe283
    @firejoe283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Shears, wire cutters, 50ft webbing for rescue, 5 ft webbing for hose strap or extra use, and a couple clamps for door control

  • @jasoncloer3792
    @jasoncloer3792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Salisbury NC here, born and raised. Thanks for that shout out! There's actually live video on youtube of that horrible fire here...

  • @chambo9212
    @chambo9212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I only permanently cary what I absolutely need on a fire call. Wire cutters for entanglement, long/short webbing for rescue and utility respectively, some 8d nails in my helmet strap for door control and an aluminum wedge. All the other stuff I keep in my personal tool bag in the rig that is organized by type of call. Water/electric/gas condition, motor vehicle accident, EMS etc. while En route to the call I put the appropriate specialized kit in my pocket based on what the call is and then put it back in the tool bag after the call.

  • @djspecialpaul
    @djspecialpaul ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this information - as a retired firefighter it is nice to see this.

  • @mimiguzman1053
    @mimiguzman1053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for all you do🙏
    You’re truly Angels. May God keep you all safe.

  • @marquisdehoto1638
    @marquisdehoto1638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It would be interesting to see what different firefighters in different countries/states have in their pockets🤔

    • @happychappers8311
      @happychappers8311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Im a Firefighter in the UK and i carry
      Small torch
      leatherman Charge ( multitool)
      Chinagraph pencil
      Latex medical gloves
      Utility gloves
      Personal line
      Wooden wedges
      3M dust mask + medical masks
      Radio.
      Wire cutters and torch etc are carried on the SCBA.

    • @marquisdehoto1638
      @marquisdehoto1638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@happychappers8311 Thank you very much 🙂

    • @jamescline3600
      @jamescline3600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a combo made up of wire cutters pliers chisel and windows punch
      Gloves
      Knife
      Wedges on my helmet
      My lucky metal cross
      Flashlight
      50 in webbing 5 foot of rope
      Safety glasses

    • @bobofsideshow
      @bobofsideshow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      German FF here. I carry
      a pen size torch
      a full size torch
      Latex gloves
      utility gloves
      fire gloves on a clip
      radio
      spare FFP2 masks
      wedges
      multitool
      pen
      note with numbers to call if things go south

    • @rhoonah5849
      @rhoonah5849 ปีที่แล้ว

      I carry 2 flashlights, wire cutters, a small prybar, multitool, 2 door wedges, Snagger, webbing, medical gloves, medical tape, N95 mask, Band-Aids, carabiner, work gloves, seatbelt cutter/window punch and some chewable Pepto since I have a bad tummy :)

  • @DrCanadianGamer
    @DrCanadianGamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ive seen some guys in my area carry jiffy pop popcorn on the truck to help tell if anywhere is too hot to leave. or it might just be for a snack.

  • @nicholaserkelenz6431
    @nicholaserkelenz6431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    take a shot everytime he says utilize

  • @hosedragger-2045
    @hosedragger-2045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you do a short video showing/demonstrating the manner in which the radio strap is worn under the bunker coat, and how that is put on during the process of getting geared up?

  • @davidsicard2651
    @davidsicard2651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good ideas

  • @moniquemcpherson6927
    @moniquemcpherson6927 ปีที่แล้ว

    In addition to what is typically carried, did you also have extra masks and lots of hand sanitizer (especially during early days of COVID?).

  • @matteblack5805
    @matteblack5805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ok, where do I sign up? I need more pockets

  • @bklynff55
    @bklynff55 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As ive gotten older on the job, less and less and less. A pair of channel locks, screw driver, 25' of utility rope and a small carabinar. Stream light, 1620 key, knife, chock, 5 10 penny nails, (webbing 20' in a plastic glove, which disappeared). Thats it. oh and i do have a small shove knive. Gloves i keep on a strap on my coat. Only use fire gloves. No buff gloves (thinner leather gloves) anymore. Besides always losing them. I always end up taking them off dealing with elevators etc so i stopped wearing them. At car accidents i wear fire gloves. Don't do any ems so rubber gloves not too important. If i need that stuff ill just walk 10 feet to the truck to get them but Im driving 95% of the time anyway.

  • @kalebdeaven5535
    @kalebdeaven5535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d like to see how you pin your nomex to your coat

  • @1582len
    @1582len 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Small roll of 3/4 inch wide electrical tape is very useful

    • @csnider_1281
      @csnider_1281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Until you get a structure and it melts in your pocket.

    • @1582len
      @1582len 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@csnider_1281 It will never melt. I worked in an urban FD (city population 265,000) for over 37 years. I never had anything melt in my pocket.

    • @rogerpodactor2755
      @rogerpodactor2755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@1582len I've carried e-tape in my gear for probably 15 yrs now. It's small, light weight and comes in REAL handy once in a while haha. Ya if it ever gets hot enough to melt a roll of e-tape in you're pocket, youve got much bigger problems to worry about.

    • @1582len
      @1582len 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rogerpodactor2755 Thanks for your sensible reply. And I agree, if things in your pocket start to melt you’re in deep crap. Stay well.

    • @rogerpodactor2755
      @rogerpodactor2755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1582len same to you brother! 👍

  • @ryukimura7302
    @ryukimura7302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    more firefighter EDC pleaseeeee

  • @maxibohl8304
    @maxibohl8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello great video, where can you buy the fire brigade clothing?

    • @James68W
      @James68W 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are purchased through local emergency equipment suppliers, usually around $800 for the jacket and $800 for the pants.

    • @maxibohl8304
      @maxibohl8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@James68W Do you have a link for me?

    • @0xFF48
      @0xFF48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@maxibohl8304 is Google banned in your country? Try searching for fire turnout jacket or fire bunker jacket.

    • @radciff2281
      @radciff2281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check theFireStore . com they're expensive but you know what you're getting and also check out ebay for used turnout gear -- I do not recommend relying on used gear in a dangerous environment. Check to see if your gear will be NFPA certified. Gear is generally good for 10 years. (National Fire Protection Association)

    • @radciff2281
      @radciff2281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Remember: Wildland fire gear is not near as protective as structural and if you use Wildland fire gear for an enclosed high heat environment, you will be injured or worse. Regardless only recommend buying the gear for display. You can volunteer and be provided with gear. In the US, most departments require age of 14 or 16.

  • @shafirahmani1885
    @shafirahmani1885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vilendank fur alles paulo god

  • @carlosgaspar-luna1860
    @carlosgaspar-luna1860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I carry a small Bible and golf balls

  • @Sounds-of-silence247
    @Sounds-of-silence247 ปีที่แล้ว

    He doesn’t carry webbing?

  • @jacobmarley285
    @jacobmarley285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s my fd

  • @Airpenguin77
    @Airpenguin77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No webbing?

  • @maximschug8871
    @maximschug8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Too much isnt good aswell

  • @anthonycerroni7603
    @anthonycerroni7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ha ha, I have gear like that in my pockets , guys in my department criticize me for my equipment. Drink the kool aid!!

    • @hansblitz7770
      @hansblitz7770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really?
      Very standard from what I've seen. Only unusual thing is the large light on the strap, which isn't a bad idea, just another strap, to get tangled, and a bulky thing in the way.