We are dispatched through 911 now, but at the time this video was made, we were dispatched through the police dept. You can see why we made the switch.
@Char1zard93 Because we had to wait for dispatch to page it. We heard it over the EMS scanner and began to respond but couldn't run code until it was paged.
Just curious, why does take so long to get you guys paged? Over here, the dispatcher has to tone out the required fire companies within 90 seconds of first talking to the reporting party and they have to be out of the station within that 90 seconds. So really, they have about 30 seconds.
Have to live in West Plains, be 18 or older, have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation, and have a diploma or GED. Also a clean background helps. Just come to St#1 and apply.
Because until you are actually officially toned out, you are not actually responding, you are only preparing to respond, therefore, running code 3 would be illegal since no emergency has been declared yet.
well at least at the light you guys were sort a close to the highway, other than just turning left and the right at that one street and then at the next light the scene was on ur left when u turned.
This video confuses me so much . 1st. if they already know it was a MVA from the station they should have respond code 3 . I'm confused why the driver is handling the radio . For one thing that is most certainly not safe . 2nd. You don't say your in service when your responding to a call . normally you would say En route or whatever that ten code is . Another thing is how are you expect cars to pull over when you turned on the siren right beyond . You hear the call go out , but you failed to turn on the sirens when leaving the station . If i was the driver i would have the sirens going all the way . This crap makes me wonder are they out to help people or just to drive around . By policy when a 911 emergency call comes in are you not suppose to respond code 3 . I believe that's for every single state in the us .
In the beginning of the video they were not dispatched they probably heard the police going to it so they started that way just in case and when they got to the red light that's when they got dispatched to the call. We use to do that at my department if we head the police going to a MVA we start that way just in case we are need and response time would be shorter but we would remain service until officially dispatched to the call or we hear the police say no fire or EMS needed.
im sorry but theres no reason for the driver to be talking on the radio.. that's the captains job. gonna find that out the hard way when youre getting sued after hitting someone cuz you were on the radio.
Confused as to why the Driver/Engineer is handling the radio. He should have both hands on the wheel, especially when running Code 3 with full lights and sirens. It's a total liability.
+Morgan4746 First off, I'm sure you've never driven a firetruck before, which I have. Fire trucks, when driven to an emergency call are huge liabilities as it is, b/c everyone sues for everything. Why not allow the person in the "officers" seat to use the radio. He should ultimately be the guy with the most experience, and leadership ability. I will tell you this, as a Firefighter, and apparatus engineer, I will never talk on the radio while driving. I let my experienced Officer do that. That's why they were promoted.
+Brady8480 I've been a firefighter for almost 8 years, and was around the firehouse as a kid. My 2 departments never allowed the driver to touch the mic. Radios were always installed on the officers side. Only our ambulance is accessible for the driver when he/she is going to the hospital.
Little EVOC is in order. "Palming" the wheel while running hot? Switch to headset communications, let the other person handle the radio or not talk on turns. Very unsafe. 3:05 looked down then back up and saw that minivan had to turn wheel quick.
We are dispatched through 911 now, but at the time this video was made, we were dispatched through the police dept. You can see why we made the switch.
@Char1zard93 Because we had to wait for dispatch to page it. We heard it over the EMS scanner and began to respond but couldn't run code until it was paged.
It is very nice to hear that Q! Good response!
Just curious, why does take so long to get you guys paged? Over here, the dispatcher has to tone out the required fire companies within 90 seconds of first talking to the reporting party and they have to be out of the station within that 90 seconds. So really, they have about 30 seconds.
wow man great vid! keep makin more of these plz!
Have to live in West Plains, be 18 or older, have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation, and have a diploma or GED. Also a clean background helps. Just come to St#1 and apply.
I like that camera view. Awesome video as always. Stay safe out there guys!
just curious, what are the requirements to apply/join West Plains?
when y'all ran code that poor guy (or gal) probably had a heart attack lol
Y did yall stop doing videos i miss watching yall
why the siren wasn't on till 3:00?
@WestPlainsFD Do you guys use j4? If so, what does it mean?
Hey I noticed this is in west plains, mo I live about 35 minutes from here at cabool, mo nice response!
what rig were you on?
@WRFD46firefighter Yes 431 was driving
is your deparment paid or vol. or both
is that number 431 driving on this video and on fire station 2 Resoponding
what does MVA stand for?
whats PRC?
I see an Icom mic
why cant you run code until its paged?what did he say after "full time"?
Because until you are actually officially toned out, you are not actually responding, you are only preparing to respond, therefore, running code 3 would be illegal since no emergency has been declared yet.
That person in the red ranger was not expecting that!
Was that you driving,If so your the same person that drives the blue 250?
are u guys a volt company
3:43 made me laugh.
West Plains, MO.
well at least at the light you guys were sort a close to the highway, other than just turning left and the right at that one street and then at the next light the scene was on ur left when u turned.
@TheFireGuy28 We technically cannot pronounce someone as j4 (dead) unless there is decapitation.
nice when you can get a head start
Full time firefighters and company A because it was A shift that day.
Is that truck Mercedes or Cummins powered?
cummins
I like your video
lol you guys have the same garage door opener in your truck that our cars have at home
@theatomicfart1001 j2-possible injuries j3-in the roadway.
Paid-Full Time, and Paid On Call, no vol.
Lol the cat almost got hit.
that truck sounds like its not hitting on all cylinders
What the heck the cars vanished at 5:43
jcreeper11 editing
could you possibly take the camera with you? i dont like watching the road lol
@WestPlainsFD Oh alright, Thanks
Affirmative.
@theatomicfart1001 Yes i do believe so. I know in Newton County, Missouri a J4 is a death.
im 19 and i am a VOL fire fighter here in TN
this camera angle is so confusing haha it looks like you're off the road
@MrDyson01 Yes
MVA - motor vehicle accident MVC - motor vehicle collision
This video confuses me so much . 1st. if they already know it was a MVA from the station they should have respond code 3 . I'm confused why the driver is handling the radio . For one thing that is most certainly not safe . 2nd. You don't say your in service when your responding to a call . normally you would say En route or whatever that ten code is . Another thing is how are you expect cars to pull over when you turned on the siren right beyond . You hear the call go out , but you failed to turn on the sirens when leaving the station . If i was the driver i would have the sirens going all the way . This crap makes me wonder are they out to help people or just to drive around . By policy when a 911 emergency call comes in are you not suppose to respond code 3 . I believe that's for every single state in the us .
THIS VIDEO CONFUSES
In the beginning of the video they were not dispatched they probably heard the police going to it so they started that way just in case and when they got to the red light that's when they got dispatched to the call. We use to do that at my department if we head the police going to a MVA we start that way just in case we are need and response time would be shorter but we would remain service until officially dispatched to the call or we hear the police say no fire or EMS needed.
Plano it is a composite team and most of the time the driver is a lone and has to do it
and then there's PI for personal injury
im sorry but theres no reason for the driver to be talking on the radio.. that's the captains job. gonna find that out the hard way when youre getting sued after hitting someone cuz you were on the radio.
Maybe there was no captain..
every department has different regulations
Confused as to why the Driver/Engineer is handling the radio. He should have both hands on the wheel, especially when running Code 3 with full lights and sirens.
It's a total liability.
Same reason why it's the drivers responsibility to the lights and sirens. Most of the time that's driver repsponsibility
I'm pretty sure they know how to handle a radio and drive a truck all together.
+Morgan4746 First off, I'm sure you've never driven a firetruck before, which I have. Fire trucks, when driven to an emergency call are huge liabilities as it is, b/c everyone sues for everything. Why not allow the person in the "officers" seat to use the radio. He should ultimately be the guy with the most experience, and leadership ability. I will tell you this, as a Firefighter, and apparatus engineer, I will never talk on the radio while driving. I let my experienced Officer do that. That's why they were promoted.
+planofootball09 you obviously have very minimal knowledge on how fire depts work
+Brady8480 I've been a firefighter for almost 8 years, and was around the firehouse as a kid. My 2 departments never allowed the driver to touch the mic. Radios were always installed on the officers side. Only our ambulance is accessible for the driver when he/she is going to the hospital.
Little EVOC is in order. "Palming" the wheel while running hot? Switch to headset communications, let the other person handle the radio or not talk on turns. Very unsafe. 3:05 looked down then back up and saw that minivan had to turn wheel quick.
@TheDonmaster99 Station 1 Engine 4611
The driver kinda of looks like my nephew in law Alan he drives fire trucks lol
What an mva?
mva stands for multiple vehicle accident it means when multiple vehicles are involved in an accident.
MVA=Motor Vehicle Accident, the one commonly used now is MVC= Motor Vehicle Collision
gf
Affirmative.