In South Australia the state volunteer brigade prefers Urban Interface style trucks. We have 3 main models of Urban Interface trucks they are called a 24P, 34P or a 44P The first number refers to how much water they carry and the second means they are 4 wheel drive, the letter means they can also act as pumper, so a 34P has 3000 litres of water, is 4 wheel drive and can pump. They have pump and roll capabilities, they can respond to MVAs, they have foam, they can respond to bushfires, structure fires and have Active Crew Protection systems. They make up the majority of trucks in the state, we do have some dedicated Volunteer pumpers but they mostly operate on the fringe of the state capital.
@@HeroesNextDoor I think you'd be surprised :) departments in Australia are on a colossal scale. The Country Fire Service in South Australia alone has 16,000 volunteer fire fighters. Its huge.
The colour coordination is fantastic. Makes on scene response quick with minimal guesswork. Also, the labeling on the shelves is great…again, looks like it’s a bit of a timesaver, and would make things a bit easier for the new guy as well. ;)
THEY ARE LIVING THE GOLDEN RULE ! EVERYTHING HAS A PLACE ,EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE ! LOVIN IT ! GONNA BEG CHIEF FOR THIS ! THANKS A TON ! HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY SIR !🇺🇲
Chief Wentz is a top notch individual. Met him doing a stand by at their station while they where on a funeral detail. Beautiful equipment very clean station.
That is the point of the channel. But also career staff too. Thanks for watching and make sure to like and share the video. It helps us go to more places
Very nice truck and thank you for the Video. I wish you could come to Germany. I would love to show you around and see your reaction on the equipment and vehicles we use.
I come from Germany and am active in the volunteer fire brigade, but here we can only dream of such fantastic vehicles! The painting the whole blue light or here red light simply WOW
Ich weiß zwar nicht in welchem Bundesland du ein aktives Mitglied bist, aber ich als "Kamerad" kann behaupten das wir in Deutschland Technisch nicht schlecht aufgestellt sind.
@@tjbfarmer8610 Definitiv. Chrom und Bling Bling sind nicht alles. Wenn ich sehe wie die Gerätschaften bei den US-Fahrzeugen oftmals ungesichert und unsortiert in den Geräteräumen rumfliegen Rollen sich mir die Zehnägel auf.
Das ist nicht auf die Beladung der Fahrzeuge bezogen... Ich finde die Fahrzeuge schön anzusehen, bei uns darf man ja mittlerweile nicht mal vier Frontblitzer anbringen.
Mini hazmat, mini rescue, mini water rescue, pumper / tanker, mini brush support, mini AFFR support, engine, foam, just missing light and air as well as command area and this truck could be on almost ever call and actually be helpful. Also a medic, just needs a tower or ladder. It is funny how much departments could save and improve if they had trucks that had at least a small amount of everything (especially if it’s a tiller truck). I am seeing that a lot more often on your channel. Most trucks I think of might have rescue and firefighting gear but not all that extra stuff.
Hey there! How’s it going? Why dont you come over to our station? We have loads of trucks and rescue cars! Were inviting you if you want but nice video
@@HeroesNextDoor it would be very interesting as Germany has a very Special System and the Truck also are totally Different and to some part much more specialized
It depends on where you are from and what era. Really they are interchangeable. But an easy way to think about it is a bottle holds water and a cylinder holds air.
Is the radio setup/freq. Not regualted/organized at all? We are standardized on a state level and additionally have national standards for "civil defense"/ catastrophe response
The radio set up in each of the apparatus in Walnutport are fairly simple. There are 2 in each apparatus. 1 vhf unit and 1 uhf unit. The vhf unit handle all communications with the primary communications center. (Lehigh County) The uhf handles communications with mutual aid counties. (Northampton and Carbon counties. Also in each unit is a minimum of 1 vhf and 1 uhf portable radio.
Did you ever stop to think that the taxpayers of these districts that you visit should maybe get a thank you? I have been in fire/ems for over 30 years and have never forgotte that ALL of this "dream equipment" is funded by local, county, state, federal dollars,whether it be from a local tax levy or the gluttonous homeland security boondoggle.Just a thought.
Yes we do. Most of the company’s we talk to only get a small portion of financial support from the taxpayers. They come up with genuineness ideas to improve and expand those small funds. But you are right we need to make sure the public is recognized and understand where the support go to.
Cleanest set up ive ever seen in a fire truck
For sure. Definitely something to take note of. Please like and share this video and channel. That way we can continue to showcase others
In South Australia the state volunteer brigade prefers Urban Interface style trucks. We have 3 main models of Urban Interface trucks they are called a 24P, 34P or a 44P The first number refers to how much water they carry and the second means they are 4 wheel drive, the letter means they can also act as pumper, so a 34P has 3000 litres of water, is 4 wheel drive and can pump. They have pump and roll capabilities, they can respond to MVAs, they have foam, they can respond to bushfires, structure fires and have Active Crew Protection systems. They make up the majority of trucks in the state, we do have some dedicated Volunteer pumpers but they mostly operate on the fringe of the state capital.
Maybe one day we can come see it
@@HeroesNextDoor I think you'd be surprised :) departments in Australia are on a colossal scale. The Country Fire Service in South Australia alone has 16,000 volunteer fire fighters. Its huge.
I grew up right down the road from this street when I visited my dad on the weekends and I'm so impressed with how far they have come
Great leadership helps advance any service
The colour coordination is fantastic. Makes on scene response quick with minimal guesswork. Also, the labeling on the shelves is great…again, looks like it’s a bit of a timesaver, and would make things a bit easier for the new guy as well. ;)
That truck is amazing. Live that it's organised for newer and older to use
very well built and organized vehicle.
THEY ARE LIVING THE GOLDEN RULE ! EVERYTHING HAS A PLACE ,EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE ! LOVIN IT ! GONNA BEG CHIEF FOR THIS ! THANKS A TON ! HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY SIR !🇺🇲
I dont understand what the alternative would be? Would you just throw stuff in there and hope for the best 😅
I would really like to see a station walk through for this station. Keep up the great videos!
That will be next week. Make sure to set your notifications. Also share and like the videos it helps us see even more stations
Chief Wentz is a top notch individual. Met him doing a stand by at their station while they where on a funeral detail. Beautiful equipment very clean station.
Thanks Mike for showcasing volunteers. If people only knew what kind effort volunteers put into their service!
That is the point of the channel. But also career staff too. Thanks for watching and make sure to like and share the video. It helps us go to more places
@@HeroesNextDoor I like to point people in your direction.
Beautiful looking KME, love that it's 4X and a PTO!!
Cool truck they really have it together with the labeling
Like to see that old International walk in rescue.
Very nice truck and thank you for the Video. I wish you could come to Germany. I would love to show you around and see your reaction on the equipment and vehicles we use.
That rig is a BEAST!!! Cool show-n-tell, thanks for another great HND video!!!
Our pleasure. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to like and share.
Keep working hard Mike, truely love the videos.
Thanks for watching
I come from Germany and am active in the volunteer fire brigade, but here we can only dream of such fantastic vehicles! The painting the whole blue light or here red light simply WOW
Ich weiß zwar nicht in welchem Bundesland du ein aktives Mitglied bist, aber ich als "Kamerad" kann behaupten das wir in Deutschland Technisch nicht schlecht aufgestellt sind.
@@tjbfarmer8610 Definitiv. Chrom und Bling Bling sind nicht alles. Wenn ich sehe wie die Gerätschaften bei den US-Fahrzeugen oftmals ungesichert und unsortiert in den Geräteräumen rumfliegen Rollen sich mir die Zehnägel auf.
@@Loeschlasterfahrer Schön zu lesen, das du es genau so siehst. 👍
Das ist nicht auf die Beladung der Fahrzeuge bezogen... Ich finde die Fahrzeuge schön anzusehen, bei uns darf man ja mittlerweile nicht mal vier Frontblitzer anbringen.
@@Loeschlasterfahrer Ja stimme ich zu, wie oben schon gesagt, finde ich die Farbliche Gestaltung etc. deutlich attraktiver wie in Deutschland.
Now that is my kind of rig.
Thanks for watching be sure to like and share so others can see it too
Mini hazmat, mini rescue, mini water rescue, pumper / tanker, mini brush support, mini AFFR support, engine, foam, just missing light and air as well as command area and this truck could be on almost ever call and actually be helpful. Also a medic, just needs a tower or ladder. It is funny how much departments could save and improve if they had trucks that had at least a small amount of everything (especially if it’s a tiller truck). I am seeing that a lot more often on your channel. Most trucks I think of might have rescue and firefighting gear but not all that extra stuff.
Pretty solid engine, ready for anything.
Great type 3 engine
Hey there! How’s it going? Why dont you come over to our station? We have loads of trucks and rescue cars! Were inviting you if you want but nice video
That would be a great idea since your my town station :)
Send an invite to watchheroesnextdoor@gmail.com so we can get you scheduled
you should do a tour of the station
Stay tuned for next weeks episode 😉
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@@HeroesNextDoor YES
Nice, real nice.
RIP, KME. All jokes aside, it was good knowing you.
I love the q2b siren, it sounds soooo hot
Another great video as always Mike. Beautiful truck as well. I’m going to see if the local fire department in my area is interested!
That would be great. Just have anyone who is interested email us
You should come to Cincinnati lots of cool truck!!
We just need invites sent to watchheroesnextdoor@gmail.com
You really need to come to Germany and see the Firetrucks and Fire Department over here
One day we hope to.
@@HeroesNextDoor it would be very interesting as Germany has a very Special System and the Truck also are totally Different and to some part much more specialized
@@HeroesNextDoor th-cam.com/video/CDFfZXuMxLY/w-d-xo.html
Awesome vid! I'm not a firefighter so I'm curious about the terminology change from bottle to cylinder. Can anyone enlighten me?
It depends on where you are from and what era. Really they are interchangeable. But an easy way to think about it is a bottle holds water and a cylinder holds air.
Sorry Mike I didn't catch where walnutport fire was from
North of Allentown, Pa
@@Ryan29236 thanks
Walnutport PA. with Diamond Fire company.
You should go to Bennington fire in Nebraska
Station cribs soon?
Next week. Make sure to set your notifications 😉
Plus it's not a Que unless it has a motor and a rotor!
Should check out Toyne
KME = KEEPING MECHANICS EMPLOYED
Nice vid it's very big
Wonder if they’re gonna do a station cribs on this department
Yep next weeks episode so make sure to set your notifications. They have something never seen before
What’s the difference between class A and class B foam????
Class A combustibles “structural fires” Class B ignitable liquids
@@WideObsJeff k. Thank u
Is the radio setup/freq. Not regualted/organized at all? We are standardized on a state level and additionally have national standards for "civil defense"/ catastrophe response
The radio set up in each of the apparatus in Walnutport are fairly simple. There are 2 in each apparatus. 1 vhf unit and 1 uhf unit. The vhf unit handle all communications with the primary communications center. (Lehigh County) The uhf handles communications with mutual aid counties. (Northampton and Carbon counties. Also in each unit is a minimum of 1 vhf and 1 uhf portable radio.
What chassis is this?
I believe a freight liner
@@HeroesNextDoor International chassis with an international motor
International chassis with a maxxforce motor
Did you ever stop to think that the taxpayers of these districts that you visit should maybe get a thank you? I have been in fire/ems for over 30 years and have never forgotte that ALL of this "dream equipment" is funded by local, county, state, federal dollars,whether it be from a local tax levy or the gluttonous homeland security boondoggle.Just a thought.
Yes we do. Most of the company’s we talk to only get a small portion of financial support from the taxpayers. They come up with genuineness ideas to improve and expand those small funds. But you are right we need to make sure the public is recognized and understand where the support go to.