Not only Buscemi was a firefighter in New York, but he went back to his old station the day after 9/11 and he worked 12 hours each day for several days looking for survivors, sifting through the debris alongside many many other firefighters obviously. Declined all interviews and only a handful of photographs of him during those days actually exist. Truly remarkable.
@@arafchowdhury8196 it is not about a sixpack, but please imagine him sprinting up ~10 flights of stairs in full gear and now tell me that he is in decent physical condition to do that ...
I like how most of the other experts on this show introduce themselves saying stuff like: "Hi, I am X, a world class expert in the ancient art of knitting oven mitts" or whatever. And he just says: "Hi, I'm Greg, a firefighter."
floijd "Hi, I am X, a world class expert in the ancient art of knitting oven mitts"....😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 LMAO at that title, what a claim to fame if that proffession existed.....
I love these when they find someone who's both really passionate and knowledgable about what they're doing. All of a sudden you find yourself learning about stuff you'd never think was interesting. And it's funny how the guys producing the movies get expert-advisors for all the big scenes and still end up missing small details the pros react to immediately.
Finding things you'd never considered possibly interesting, through a sort of weird, socio-psychological pseudo telepathy, or an intellectual empathy, is one of the aspects of humanity that amazes me most. That and ramen noodles.
@@LangstoniusRex Yeah the guy who consulted on the first few Fast and Furious Movies, Craig Lieberman made a youtube channel. The amount of times he says "I advised them that was unrealistic/stupid but they ignored me" is insane
Him saying he may be in the "dad bod edition" of the firefighter calendar was hilarious! He seems like a genuine and humble hero. Thank you sir for your service!!!
It's hard to be a firefighter for more than a few months and not have interesting stories to tell. People ask me about my time doing it (and hopefully I'll do it again) and there are always things to talk about. I forget some, but when I'm around other firefighters we can talk for hours!
Steve Buscemi was indeed a firefighter. Actually went back to his old FD for September 11th, 2001. He just doesn't talk about it much because he doesn't want recognition for it. Great video!
Quietly showed up and did his part. No photographer, no publicist, and without fanfare. Like so many others who'd worn the uniform before he stepped up to help.
A lot of people don't know that Jack Nicholson ALSO used to be a firefighter.. sort of. He was a volunteer firefighter when he was younger and funny enough when he did The Shining had to go through the wooden doors they first put up a fake door and no one knew that Nicholson used to be a volunteer firefighter and he went through the door in seconds so they put up REAL wooden doors. That's why that scene feels so real. You are actually seeing Jack Nicholson breaking down a real wooden door with a REAL fire axe
"Jack Nicholson ALSO used to be a firefighter.. sort of" Well . . . don't mean to burst your bubble BUT my 'volly house' has 100,000 people living in our first due. Including one of the largest BIG 10 Univs. 1 block away. Do I count as a real firefighter? btw, NYC (Where Firefighter Gregory Shepherd is a fireman) has 197 engine houses with a population of 8 million people. That means that the average FDNY engine has a first due population of 40,600. . . sooo can I call myself a real fireman yet?
What do you mean by "sort of"? If he was a volunteer he likely did exactly the same stuff the professionals do other than collect a paycheck and benefits.
@@Aviator27J It's a second language. I don't know what the difference is between a volunteer firefighter and an actual firefighter. Whenever anyone mentions Jack's background they always say volunteer firefighter and not that he was a firefighter
@@tapioalatalo6183 the difference is just in whether you get paid or not. Most firefighters in the US are volunteer. There are 4 to 5 times the number of volunteers (don't get paid) to the number of carrier firefighters (get paid). Both are 'real' or 'actual' firefighters.
Dogs originally ran ahead of the horse carriages and acted as a sort of siren, barking and moving people out of the way so the horses could get through
My father-in-law is a retired firefighter. As this guy said you have to check there IS a floor before going forward. He once pulled back his buddy because the room didn't feel right. They had almost no visibility and later found out a huge section of the floor was missing. He's the calmest person I know.
I don't even live on the same continent as this firefighter, yet the way he spoke made me somehow feel safer (as in, well taken care of by professionals) in case of a fire. I have mad respect for people like him, true heroes.
@@virago1776-h4g Yessir! While I always hope, for speed’s sake, the door is unlocked, I do love a little forcible entry. Usually a good blow with the top of the axe is good enough on a residential door. If not, nothing is stopping that halligan!
during my training as a firefighter or instructors actually test us if we would check the doorknob or break the door down instantly lol so its probably quite common
I’m a 911 dispatcher and my dad is a firefighter, this is a great representation thank you for this it’s very helpful having even a little bit of understanding in this world about what actually goes on
This was like a Smokey the bear session for adults & I loved every minute of it! This guy is clear & informative while being serious but not harsh or sarcastic! I'm hoping for a part 2!
I'm very impressed he knew about the Dalmatians calming down horses. Not how many people, let alone firefighters knew that, but great to know he knows his history. And I love how he talked about everything was team-based.
10:25 Steve Buscemi was a firefighter with Engine 55 in New York City. After the suicide airplane attacks on 11 September 2001 in New York, Mr Buscemi returned to his old unit and performed as a volunteer member during recovery efforts. Pete Davidson's father was a firefighter in the 11 September attacks, he was last seen ascending the North Tower. Davidson and Buscemi first met during Ground Zero cleanup operations.
I need Gregory to do more of these videos. He taught me more in 30 minutes than I could have imagined. So much more to being a firefighter than I ever really knew. Hearing him explain things in terms we can all understand is greatly appreciated. What a hero!
I feel like Backdraft is to firefighters what Top Gun is to fighter pilots. They may not be that realistic, but they still make the profession look cool.
My dad was a firefighter. He talked about Backdraft all the time. He also always talked about what was wrong with it. He made me watch it with him so many times. We also had fire drills a lot at our house. He was serious.
This was the most professional, professional GQ has had on this series. Humble, funny but still informative. You can tell he's an expert on policies and procedure.
What the USA fire disservice doesn't realize is, protecting life is quicker and safer for everyone by doing their Primary JOB of eliminating the threat. That preserving life business is pure BS if what you end up doing is threatening everyone's life while playing hero.
I watched Backdraft when it came out, too. It's one of the reasons I definitely did *not* become a firefighter. What a horrifying scenario. Thank you for having the courage I lack.
10:24 Steve was a very experienced Firefighter and was even one of the firefighters that served on 9/11 and witnessed the entire event and served his absolute best through it. I can't even begin the level of experience this guy had before going into acting.
Y'all always find good and interesting experts for these reviews, but this firefighter is next level good. I really like him and hope there are more scenes you can have him review in the future!
Not bad. Years ago I was a reserve firefighter on a department that was career. We lost three guys one night - two career and one reserve. I was involved in a direct lifesaving attempt for my fellow reserve. I failed. He was, likely, dead before he hit the ground. That memory still haunts me 47 1/2 years later. A few years later I moved and enlisted on the volunteer department. No further comment.
I just want to remind you that you didn’t fail. His life was already gone and he had moved on by the time you got to him. You did all you could, but he had already moved on.
@@Sofie2734 It’s hard to deal with sometimes. The memories don’t go away. PTSD is very real, as are the flashbacks that I have experienced. Your words are kind and meaningful. Thank you.
Regardless of the result of what happened that night. You still risked your life to save others. That’s noble and something to be proud of. I am proud of you!
I want to thank you for your dedication and your service. There is no way for me to rightfully express my gratitude. The way i see it is you gave your best. The result was not the one hoped for, but that does not diminish your effort in the slightest. You did not fail. like someone else said his time was up, there was nothing anyone could have done. the fact that you survived where he did not is not your fault. this internet stranger is proud of you for trying. not everyone would. i'm a civvy and i wouldn't know what to do. but the one thing i know is you gave your best and you did not fail. thank you for doing what you did. thank you for doing what you do. this internet stranger appreciates you. have a safe 10-42. you earned it.
My dad was a vol. firefighter when Backdraft came out. Our department got a special showing and the snark and comments were SAVAGE with how the Hollywood stuff was happening. It was great. Still the best fire movie at the time.
Probably the only comment I'll ever leave on a video. I was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years and we were required to have the same training as career firefighters. I had my hazmat certification as well as my Firefighter I certification some guys are able to complete more and go on to become career firefighters or just be very knowledgeable volunteers. This guy was extremely great to watch and I liked his, "It's gonna be pitch black..." statement, it's so true. Can be clear as can be outside with sunshine and inside the building will be near total darkness and can't even see your hand.
Steve Buscemi does not get the credit he deserves. He left his cushy job as a well paid actor on 9/11 and went back to his job on the engine without telling a soul and did what he did best to save whoever he could and help however possible. Amazing guy
The only time I've ever expierenced a fire with my dad being a firefighter for about 30 yrs before retiring, he had us drop him off at the fire one time and the other was us dropping water off and making sure the guys didn't need anything when they worked about a 30 hour welding factory fire. My dad was almost killed that day, I'm glad chief noticed he was about to round the corner of a explosion and saved his life. I know I never could do what my dad did. the thought of running into a burning building is terrifying. Thank you for your service my guy!
When I was growing up in rural PA, the closest fire company was completely volunteer (they all were for the most part), but they all worked day jobs as mechanics. They did a bunch of boot drives and spent the money souping up their engine, then racing the other departments to fires. It was really dumb, but they managed to get to fires two towns over before the departments in those towns. I'm sure they saved a lot of lives. Dumbasses, the lot of them, but heroes nonetheless.
but we are very different then career. we don’t have different stations for “engine company” or “ladder company” we have all of em besides a ladder because there is no high rise around us only 2 dept in our tri county (three county’s combined lol) have a ladder. but we have 2 engines (2023 pierce being built and retiring the old engine) we have a engine-tanker, heavy rescue sqaud, straight tanker, brush truck, two utilitys, two commands, msu (marine support unit) a boat and utv. and another engine tanker made by american lafrance who went out of business so it doesn’t get used often
Back in 1997,my bro was living in Doylestown,PA ,working there for a french plant. I was at the time a volunteer firefighter in France,and spent a month at his house. I had gifts for the fire departement of the place, and they literally adopted me.I was lucky enough to be in the front seat of the town's ladder during a routine exercise,as being a passenger of the 1929 fire truck. These guys were incredibly charmful and nice with me. I flew back to france with the ultimate collectible:a firefighter helmet that they offered to me. Wonderful memories!
My dad is a retired Baltimore city firefighter and i remember how excited he was about Ladder 49, but in Baltimore the ladder trucks are just called trucks. For example, he served most of his career on 13 Truck (which was decommissioned in the 90s)
7:20 Seeing Steve Buscemi who started out as a firefighter, became an actor and then plays a firefighter in a movie is just the definition of coming full circle.
I was trained to sound and dive, the logic being you’re shifting your center of gravity too high off the extension ladder by trying to put a leg through the window first
And he did so without drawing attention to himself. Most people didn't know he was there until after the fact. He actually returned to his former engine company, No. 55, and pulled 12 hour shifts digging for survivors,
I cried 3 times watching this. The compassion that Firefighters bring with them to everything they do is unmistakable. Thank you for being there on our very worst days.
0:22 Ladder 49 4:58 The King of Staten Island 12:24 I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry 20:52 The Towering Inferno 24:02 Mr. Deeds 27:00 Rescue Me 29:04 Chicago Fire
the reason ladder 49 is such a realistic movie for the most part is because the director actually went to the fire departments of baltimore and glen burnie and talked to them about their stories like the scene where the guy falls through the roof and dies is a kind of true story about my great uncle but my uncle didnt die he was in a full body cast for 6 months
Hey I just wanted to say thank you for being a firefighter. I’ve never had to be in a fire, thank god, but I almost became one and I’m still thinking about it but I’m in engineering school and worried I won’t have enough time. But thank you for everything you have done and thank you to everyone else who has helped their community
My father spent many years as chief of a small town fire department. One Christmas, we were heading to his parents' house 20 miles away, and he saw smoke ... so of course he had to drive towards it! It was a big barn fire, and he ended up staying to help the other department. We waited several hours for Christmas dinner that year!!
@@15mmGustavus Obvious choice would be the chieftain. He has experience operating the abrams and has a vast amount of knowledge built up on all of tank warfare.
I am only 8 minutes into this and I can relate 100% as a fire fighter who served 10 years on my local department before moving out of the district. This is a great video and this Man tells the truth spot on. Thank you my brother. "You go we go"
This was really great. He was so knowledgeable and brought a lot of insight to the job. I like how straightforward he was with the procedures involved. Thank you for your service.
As a firefighter myself I wanted to see if he was as infuriated at the inaccuracy of television as I am. I agree with much of his commentary. The one thing I disagree with is at 12:17 when he says that firefighters would take off their own breathing apparatuses to give them to civilians. That may be true for his department, but I would be in a world of trouble if I did that. My department has the belief that if you do not wear that breathing device in a building you are compromising your safety. If you get hurt, you cant help anyone else. It I interesting to see the differences in departments and rules.
I love this kinds of videos where so much is glamorized in Hollywood that we don’t know what is real and we get someone like this just to bring us down to earth but still enjoy the clips/movies for what they are…unless it’s really bad 😂
I've watched 'The Towering Inferno' dozens of times, the first 3 times was the week it was in the Cinema back in the 70's. I remember William Holden's charactor saying to Steve McQueen when he arrived at the top floor of the building where the party was being held.....'Do you want me to pull rank on you' after being told these people need to be got out of here by McQueen and McQueen replying 'In a fire situation, I out rank everyone'....Awesome film. Realy glad it got a mention.... The La France turntables featured in this film are just a beautiful design, I've been saying for years I want to make a working model of them.....
Chicago Fire is actually one of my favourite TV Shows and they have actual firefighters on the show for anyone who doesn’t watch the show, been following since season 1 and it now on season 9
it’s so crazy how some of things he was saying about fire safety sounded familiar. especially with being low and smoke safety. It’s because my school took us to the survive alive house a good amount when i was a kid. you get to learn about fire safety and meet real firefighters and like reenact what it would be like if you were to be in a real fire. it was fun and cool to learn as a kid.
Also side note I promise you can be calm while your house burns and you are there, I personally had my own house burn ran back in like a dummy to save my dog, (got him btw and he’s still alive to this day) but I was quite calm when they came in, I got my dog and they escorted me while I laughed at the fact that I even went back. Then I went out side and fired up the neighbors garden hose and put out the grass while they put out the house. Rough night, but a learning experience 😅
10:25 Steve Buschemi (sp?} was indeed a firefighter. I believe he volunteered for his old department the day after the 2001 WTC attacks ,to help search for other firefighters. Someone else has most likely commented this already, but acts that help others deserve a second mention.
My dad and my grandpa were both great firefighters. But I live in a small volunteer city. I’m used to a single house fire every now and then. Maybe a field fire or a weird one like a tree fire. These big city firefighters stories and what they’ve been thru is crazy
Steve buscemi actually was in New York City firefighter before he became famous. During 9/11 he actually left Hollywood and actually went back to New York and became a firefighter again and dug through the rebel of the world trade centers. As in New York City firefighter he won 100% is an amazing actor and an amazing human being.
Thank you so much for your service to your region. I’m not sure which state you serve, I just know that here in the NW we are ever so grateful to each and every Firefighter. ❤️
Not only Buscemi was a firefighter in New York, but he went back to his old station the day after 9/11 and he worked 12 hours each day for several days looking for survivors, sifting through the debris alongside many many other firefighters obviously.
Declined all interviews and only a handful of photographs of him during those days actually exist. Truly remarkable.
He later went on to produce a very good doccumentry about PTSD within the fire department after 9/11.
He does a job many of us cannot. Got nothing but respect for this guy
I never knew that. H's an amazing guy!
you mean fdny departmant 13
@@Seabed3434 Spelled Department Wrong Lmao
Firefighters are the fkn gold standard of efficiency, insane what a team of people can accomplish together.
Foreal, even in the military they be crazy
tbh his weight doesnt seem like a "gold standard of efficiency"
@RandomHero13 you ruin the vibe he’s doing good cmon now what are you doing 😂🤦♂️
@@RandomHero.13 nobody needs six pack abs to be a firefighter he looks like he’s strong enough for a job like that
@@arafchowdhury8196 it is not about a sixpack, but please imagine him sprinting up ~10 flights of stairs in full gear and now tell me that he is in decent physical condition to do that ...
I like how most of the other experts on this show introduce themselves saying stuff like: "Hi, I am X, a world class expert in the ancient art of knitting oven mitts" or whatever. And he just says: "Hi, I'm Greg, a firefighter."
floijd
"Hi, I am X, a world class expert in the ancient art of knitting oven mitts"....😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
LMAO at that title, what a claim to fame if that proffession existed.....
“Ancient art of knitting oven mitts” lmao thanks I needed a laugh today.
Up next: World Champion knitter breaks down knitting scenes in movies and TV.
Noticed that too.. the man!
So? Everyone is proud of their jobs. That's something all those people have!
I love these when they find someone who's both really passionate and knowledgable about what they're doing. All of a sudden you find yourself learning about stuff you'd never think was interesting.
And it's funny how the guys producing the movies get expert-advisors for all the big scenes and still end up missing small details the pros react to immediately.
Facts he had my attention the whole video.
Finding things you'd never considered possibly interesting, through a sort of weird, socio-psychological pseudo telepathy, or an intellectual empathy, is one of the aspects of humanity that amazes me most.
That and ramen noodles.
You would be surprised how often consultants are overruled because procedure doesnt make good cinema.
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@@LangstoniusRex Yeah the guy who consulted on the first few Fast and Furious Movies, Craig Lieberman made a youtube channel. The amount of times he says "I advised them that was unrealistic/stupid but they ignored me" is insane
Him saying he may be in the "dad bod edition" of the firefighter calendar was hilarious! He seems like a genuine and humble hero. Thank you sir for your service!!!
When our hall mentioned fundraising ideas, naturally a calendar came up, though only four of us could actually be featured 😁.
My heart melted when he said they also do everything they can to save the animals as well. What a good guy!
Cuz we're humans too, we wouldn't want our cats or dog in that fire
Animals are lives too
The hierarchy: Humans > pets > property.
@@hello7032a burning building on fire coming down, I’m not looking through pitch black smoke to save a cat..sorry
@@keithlukeswanson9345 weird thing to just out about yourself unprompted
Can we just take a second to talk about how flawless his waves are🌊🌊🌊
Its how he puts out the flames
I'm a... lighter skinned brotha, lol, and that was actually one of my first thoughts! Looks very nice, and well done.
More waves than a stormy sea.
JAMES
Waves on spin
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*He’s roasting these depictions so hard* that he might need to put out the flames he caused.
Nice.
@@user-sc4jz8vr3o nice
Yea, there's no hazing in the FDNY.
P.C. awnswer.
Burn baby burn
Nicer
He's matter of fact but not boring. I'm inspired by anyone who's truly passionate and invested in what they do
It's hard to be a firefighter for more than a few months and not have interesting stories to tell. People ask me about my time doing it (and hopefully I'll do it again) and there are always things to talk about. I forget some, but when I'm around other firefighters we can talk for hours!
Steve Buscemi was indeed a firefighter.
Actually went back to his old FD for September 11th, 2001. He just doesn't talk about it much because he doesn't want recognition for it.
Great video!
Quietly showed up and did his part. No photographer, no publicist, and without fanfare. Like so many others who'd worn the uniform before he stepped up to help.
If I knew nothing else about him that would make him one of the most awesome actors in the business, imo.
It one my favorite things I know about a famous person
Engine 55!
yeah and didn't Pete Davidson lose is dad firefighting during 9/11 as well?
A lot of people don't know that Jack Nicholson ALSO used to be a firefighter.. sort of. He was a volunteer firefighter when he was younger and funny enough when he did The Shining had to go through the wooden doors they first put up a fake door and no one knew that Nicholson used to be a volunteer firefighter and he went through the door in seconds so they put up REAL wooden doors. That's why that scene feels so real. You are actually seeing Jack Nicholson breaking down a real wooden door with a REAL fire axe
Don't you just love it when Actors can act and be so real cause they actually relate to the scenes so well😊❤😊
"Jack Nicholson ALSO used to be a firefighter.. sort of"
Well . . . don't mean to burst your bubble BUT my 'volly house' has 100,000 people living in our first due. Including one of the largest BIG 10 Univs. 1 block away. Do I count as a real firefighter?
btw, NYC (Where Firefighter Gregory Shepherd is a fireman) has 197 engine houses with a population of 8 million people. That means that the average FDNY engine has a first due population of 40,600. . . sooo can I call myself a real fireman yet?
What do you mean by "sort of"? If he was a volunteer he likely did exactly the same stuff the professionals do other than collect a paycheck and benefits.
@@Aviator27J It's a second language. I don't know what the difference is between a volunteer firefighter and an actual firefighter. Whenever anyone mentions Jack's background they always say volunteer firefighter and not that he was a firefighter
@@tapioalatalo6183 the difference is just in whether you get paid or not. Most firefighters in the US are volunteer. There are 4 to 5 times the number of volunteers (don't get paid) to the number of carrier firefighters (get paid). Both are 'real' or 'actual' firefighters.
Dogs originally ran ahead of the horse carriages and acted as a sort of siren, barking and moving people out of the way so the horses could get through
And chasing other dogs away.
They were also guard dogs because people would steal horses (valuable, well trained) while the firefighters were firefighting
How would they know where to go?
@@astralsn0w756 I'm assuming firefighters would train dogs to detect and follow smoke or something.
😂😂😂….sure they did. For the correct answer look up the term “carriage dog”. … hahaha…siren dogs 😂😂😂, good one 😂
My father-in-law is a retired firefighter. As this guy said you have to check there IS a floor before going forward. He once pulled back his buddy because the room didn't feel right. They had almost no visibility and later found out a huge section of the floor was missing. He's the calmest person I know.
I have a friend who is a professional firefighter and he is super calm as well. I truly admire that!
I don't even live on the same continent as this firefighter, yet the way he spoke made me somehow feel safer (as in, well taken care of by professionals) in case of a fire. I have mad respect for people like him, true heroes.
"Wait, check the doorknob."
"To see if it's hot?"
"Sure, but it could also be unlocked..."
The wisdom of experience lol
I've actually seen videos of police failing to kick in a door that ended up being unlocked. I instantly thought of that when he said this.
Our motto: "Try before you pry."
@@virago1776-h4g Yessir! While I always hope, for speed’s sake, the door is unlocked, I do love a little forcible entry. Usually a good blow with the top of the axe is good enough on a residential door. If not, nothing is stopping that halligan!
@@dontcare7086 you'd be surprised how often even people like SEALs forget to check it
during my training as a firefighter or instructors actually test us if we would check the doorknob or break the door down instantly lol so its probably quite common
As a firefighter, I absolutely love this. Thank you for representing our brother(and sister)hood and for what we stand for. 👍🏽
why are all ff movies bad
@@bobbyologun1517 because Hollywood tends to over glorify and exaggerate a lot of scenarios
@@FlameRogue1 true true any hope for the new one with Angelina Jolie? looks good imo but i got my hopes up before
@@FlameRogue1 it's true for just about every profession
Is it hard to get in
I like that they went back to classic movies and not just the new ones. My son-in-law is a firefighter/paramedic, so of course, I sent this to him.
My father was a firefighter for 30 years. This was awesome to see 👍🏾
Much respect to your dad!
My dad was a lieutenant in the fire department since 1976 until 2005. This actually made me tear up thinking about him.
My dad was firefighter too. Paid/volunteer56 years. They're a different breed and so are their kids. 😜
What did the guy say the saying is? The engine goes to the burn center the ladder goes where?
Funfact: the first ladder 49 scene where Joaquin Phoenix is going over the roof is a pretty spot on reenactment of a 1991 rescue by the FDNY
Kevin Shea, Patty Barr, Patty Brown, Ray McCormack. Legends
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It sounded like he works in FDNY. I can't believe he did not know about this being a reenactment of that iconic rescue. That is a shame.
He might have said something but it was cut for brevity. Shame because that sounds really cool and also this guy very much seems to know his stuff. 🙂
Love this guy and his sense of humor ... and I'd definitely buy the dad-bod edition to support him :)
I love this guy. He's so straightforward, but his intelligence really shines and you just TRUST him. I love watching these!
I’m a 911 dispatcher and my dad is a firefighter, this is a great representation thank you for this it’s very helpful having even a little bit of understanding in this world about what actually goes on
I love the way he says "we" to describe his fellow firemen more than a century ago.
This was like a Smokey the bear session for adults & I loved every minute of it! This guy is clear & informative while being serious but not harsh or sarcastic! I'm hoping for a part 2!
I’m a fire fighter and must say this guy is a very good representation of a good and knowledgeable person in this field. Very well down
I'm very impressed he knew about the Dalmatians calming down horses. Not how many people, let alone firefighters knew that, but great to know he knows his history.
And I love how he talked about everything was team-based.
Teamwork is essential in movies too! So, there's a little connection somewhere!
Dalmatians are also bred to keep up with horses
10:25 Steve Buscemi was a firefighter with Engine 55 in New York City.
After the suicide airplane attacks on 11 September 2001 in New York, Mr Buscemi returned to his old unit and performed as a volunteer member during recovery efforts.
Pete Davidson's father was a firefighter in the 11 September attacks, he was last seen ascending the North Tower.
Davidson and Buscemi first met during Ground Zero cleanup operations.
pete is 28 so was only 7 on 9-11. i don't think he was doing cleanup at ground zero.
@@ronblack7870 no, he probably wasn't. he was probably wondering where his father went.
The best narration of any of the clips once seen. Super knowledgeable, good humor, clear delivery. 10 out of 10
I need Gregory to do more of these videos. He taught me more in 30 minutes than I could have imagined. So much more to being a firefighter than I ever really knew. Hearing him explain things in terms we can all understand is greatly appreciated. What a hero!
I feel like Backdraft is to firefighters what Top Gun is to fighter pilots. They may not be that realistic, but they still make the profession look cool.
Facts
My dad was a firefighter. He talked about Backdraft all the time. He also always talked about what was wrong with it. He made me watch it with him so many times. We also had fire drills a lot at our house. He was serious.
@@heatheranddenerale Just watched it in 4k without knowing what an iconic film it is
This was the most professional, professional GQ has had on this series. Humble, funny but still informative. You can tell he's an expert on policies and procedure.
Salute to your service in helping save lives! And also, that hairline lookin' crispy mayn. Shoutout to your barber too.
went to his ig think he’s the barber
@@bennettzug no my brother isn't a barber. He models for his barber ❤
*Being the grandson of a late Atlantic City Fire Department Captain, I have the utmost respect for Firefighters.*
Finally a real life superhero on GQ. Much respect to that man 💪
I love the repetition of “preserving life” as a value... wish other civil service offices got this memo.
ikr, damned post office.
@@Wallbank888 💀
Incident priorities
1 Life Safety
2 Incident Stabilization
3 Property Conservation
Cough cough
What the USA fire disservice doesn't realize is, protecting life is quicker and safer for everyone by doing their Primary JOB of eliminating the threat. That preserving life business is pure BS if what you end up doing is threatening everyone's life while playing hero.
To all the fire fighters.... Thank you
This dude putting the fire down with his waves lol
My youngest and shortest cousin is a Firefighter, all joking aside mad respect for him.
I watched backdraft as a kid. It was one of the reasons I became a firefighter.
You go I go....
@@1njtrooper "That's my brother"
Much respect to you!
I watched both movies, the funerals hit real hard!
I watched Backdraft when it came out, too. It's one of the reasons I definitely did *not* become a firefighter. What a horrifying scenario. Thank you for having the courage I lack.
10:24 Steve was a very experienced Firefighter and was even one of the firefighters that served on 9/11 and witnessed the entire event and served his absolute best through it. I can't even begin the level of experience this guy had before going into acting.
Y'all always find good and interesting experts for these reviews, but this firefighter is next level good. I really like him and hope there are more scenes you can have him review in the future!
Not bad. Years ago I was a reserve firefighter on a department that was career. We lost three guys one night - two career and one reserve. I was involved in a direct lifesaving attempt for my fellow reserve. I failed. He was, likely, dead before he hit the ground. That memory still haunts me 47 1/2 years later. A few years later I moved and enlisted on the volunteer department. No further comment.
I just want to remind you that you didn’t fail. His life was already gone and he had moved on by the time you got to him. You did all you could, but he had already moved on.
@@Sofie2734 It’s hard to deal with sometimes. The memories don’t go away. PTSD is very real, as are the flashbacks that I have experienced. Your words are kind and meaningful. Thank you.
Regardless of the result of what happened that night. You still risked your life to save others. That’s noble and something to be proud of. I am proud of you!
And remember it is never to late to talk to someone. Your feeling and perspective of those events need to be heard.
I want to thank you for your dedication and your service. There is no way for me to rightfully express my gratitude. The way i see it is you gave your best. The result was not the one hoped for, but that does not diminish your effort in the slightest. You did not fail. like someone else said his time was up, there was nothing anyone could have done. the fact that you survived where he did not is not your fault. this internet stranger is proud of you for trying. not everyone would. i'm a civvy and i wouldn't know what to do. but the one thing i know is you gave your best and you did not fail. thank you for doing what you did. thank you for doing what you do. this internet stranger appreciates you. have a safe 10-42. you earned it.
My dad was a vol. firefighter when Backdraft came out. Our department got a special showing and the snark and comments were SAVAGE with how the Hollywood stuff was happening. It was great. Still the best fire movie at the time.
Gregory Shepherd and all the other fire fighters watching, look back on this video... Thank you for what you do!
Was waiting for a firefighter on this. Thinks theres something so noble about it
Probably the only comment I'll ever leave on a video. I was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years and we were required to have the same training as career firefighters. I had my hazmat certification as well as my Firefighter I certification some guys are able to complete more and go on to become career firefighters or just be very knowledgeable volunteers. This guy was extremely great to watch and I liked his, "It's gonna be pitch black..." statement, it's so true. Can be clear as can be outside with sunshine and inside the building will be near total darkness and can't even see your hand.
Who is this precious bean, and when will you have him back to break down more scenes?
I love how for the Chicago Fire clip he just keeps nicely reiterating that they should have a hand line 😂
Steve Buscemi does not get the credit he deserves. He left his cushy job as a well paid actor on 9/11 and went back to his job on the engine without telling a soul and did what he did best to save whoever he could and help however possible. Amazing guy
Meanwhile the firefighters who do this almost every day don't get the same credit🤡
The only time I've ever expierenced a fire with my dad being a firefighter for about 30 yrs before retiring, he had us drop him off at the fire one time and the other was us dropping water off and making sure the guys didn't need anything when they worked about a 30 hour welding factory fire. My dad was almost killed that day, I'm glad chief noticed he was about to round the corner of a explosion and saved his life. I know I never could do what my dad did. the thought of running into a burning building is terrifying. Thank you for your service my guy!
When I was growing up in rural PA, the closest fire company was completely volunteer (they all were for the most part), but they all worked day jobs as mechanics. They did a bunch of boot drives and spent the money souping up their engine, then racing the other departments to fires. It was really dumb, but they managed to get to fires two towns over before the departments in those towns. I'm sure they saved a lot of lives. Dumbasses, the lot of them, but heroes nonetheless.
Haha. That is the funniest story I've yet heard about volunteers!
but we are very different then career. we don’t have different stations for “engine company” or “ladder company” we have all of em besides a ladder because there is no high rise around us only 2 dept in our tri county (three county’s combined lol) have a ladder. but we have 2 engines (2023 pierce being built and retiring the old engine) we have a engine-tanker, heavy rescue sqaud, straight tanker, brush truck, two utilitys, two commands, msu (marine support unit) a boat and utv. and another engine tanker made by american lafrance who went out of business so it doesn’t get used often
Back in 1997,my bro was living in Doylestown,PA ,working there for a french plant.
I was at the time a volunteer firefighter in France,and spent a month at his house.
I had gifts for the fire departement of the place, and they literally adopted me.I was lucky enough to be in the front seat of the town's ladder during a routine exercise,as being a passenger of the 1929 fire truck.
These guys were incredibly charmful and nice with me.
I flew back to france with the ultimate collectible:a firefighter helmet that they offered to me.
Wonderful memories!
My dad is a retired Baltimore city firefighter and i remember how excited he was about Ladder 49, but in Baltimore the ladder trucks are just called trucks. For example, he served most of his career on 13 Truck (which was decommissioned in the 90s)
i like this guy, get him back for more :)
Since I was a child, one of my favorite everyday life things is seeing firefighters get groceries together.
If everyone was as efficient in their jobs as firefighters are, the world would be such a better place
Cool too see a future chief, this dude is gonna go way far.
7:20 Seeing Steve Buscemi who started out as a firefighter, became an actor and then plays a firefighter in a movie is just the definition of coming full circle.
This guy is very informative and seems to genuinely love what he does.
I was trained to sound and dive, the logic being you’re shifting your center of gravity too high off the extension ladder by trying to put a leg through the window first
I’m not flexible enough to get a leg in first. Just bail. Yolo
While being a successful actor Steve Buscemi returned to NY to help look for survivors after 9/11
And he did so without drawing attention to himself. Most people didn't know he was there until after the fact. He actually returned to his former engine company, No. 55, and pulled 12 hour shifts digging for survivors,
@@mauryhan I never knew that about him until recently. What an awesome man.
I cried 3 times watching this. The compassion that Firefighters bring with them to everything they do is unmistakable. Thank you for being there on our very worst days.
0:22 Ladder 49
4:58 The King of Staten Island
12:24 I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
20:52 The Towering Inferno
24:02 Mr. Deeds
27:00 Rescue Me
29:04 Chicago Fire
He literally told us the show or movie🤫😂
Which do you believ is the best movie
The second one looked interesting, with Buscemi and Davidson
He seems like a good friend to have
Backdraft is what got me into the job saw it when I was 6 and I was hooked . Greatest career in the world.
BACKDRAFT Is Fantastic!!👍👏
this honestly made me tear up. he loves his job and takes so much pride in it... i would love to see more!! he also needs to drop his barber name lmao
Ya his cut is clean 🔥🔥
As a FF, he did a great job representing our profession. 👍🏽👍🏽
Can you PLEASE do one with a bartender?? I'd be up for it
Not sure how exciting that would be.
@@Space_Ache Trust me! It would be!
They should do a waiter. Way more details and stereotypes to discuss.
@@holdkingsix Or a restaurant/bar owner
Yeah, that would be interesting.
I have a friend who's a firefighter, they really are heroes
the reason ladder 49 is such a realistic movie for the most part is because the director actually went to the fire departments of baltimore and glen burnie and talked to them about their stories like the scene where the guy falls through the roof and dies is a kind of true story about my great uncle but my uncle didnt die he was in a full body cast for 6 months
The comments on here warms my heart. Thank you GQ for interviewing my brother! We love you!❤
Thank you to your brother for being a tremendous man and serving to save lives! God bless him and your family! 💚
@@Xlshaw22 thank you!!!♥️
Your brother seems to be a great person😊
@@Pipp44 awww thank you and God bless!
Hey I just wanted to say thank you for being a firefighter. I’ve never had to be in a fire, thank god, but I almost became one and I’m still thinking about it but I’m in engineering school and worried I won’t have enough time. But thank you for everything you have done and thank you to everyone else who has helped their community
My father spent many years as chief of a small town fire department. One Christmas, we were heading to his parents' house 20 miles away, and he saw smoke ... so of course he had to drive towards it! It was a big barn fire, and he ended up staying to help the other department. We waited several hours for Christmas dinner that year!!
My dad and brother both are firefighters, so I grew up at the station and watched quite a few runs. Absolutely LOVED this!!!
Warden or Prison guard breaking down prison movies.
Superb call that would be a great pick! I would be keen to see a Tank commander episode
Warden, Prison guard, and a ex-prisoner collab
@@15mmGustavus A tank commander indeed would be interesting.
@@warhog258 who would you like to see?
@@15mmGustavus Obvious choice would be the chieftain. He has experience operating the abrams and has a vast amount of knowledge built up on all of tank warfare.
I like that he took control of the remote because he had facts to spit lol love this man 😂
You represented FDNY very well sir, great job! 👍🏽
I am only 8 minutes into this and I can relate 100% as a fire fighter who served 10 years on my local department before moving out of the district. This is a great video and this Man tells the truth spot on. Thank you my brother. "You go we go"
This was really great. He was so knowledgeable and brought a lot of insight to the job. I like how straightforward he was with the procedures involved. Thank you for your service.
As a firefighter myself I wanted to see if he was as infuriated at the inaccuracy of television as I am. I agree with much of his commentary. The one thing I disagree with is at 12:17 when he says that firefighters would take off their own breathing apparatuses to give them to civilians. That may be true for his department, but I would be in a world of trouble if I did that. My department has the belief that if you do not wear that breathing device in a building you are compromising your safety. If you get hurt, you cant help anyone else. It I interesting to see the differences in departments and rules.
I was surprised when he said that. I thought seriously comprising your own saftey to help somebody else would be counter productive.
Probably depends on the situation, especially if the smoke isn't the thickest, maybe they'd swap the mask back and forth?
I love this kinds of videos where so much is glamorized in Hollywood that we don’t know what is real and we get someone like this just to bring us down to earth but still enjoy the clips/movies for what they are…unless it’s really bad 😂
Chicago Fire is an absolute favourite show of mine. Genuinely never had no other show make me feel so many emotions.
Same
Station 19
I'm always amazed how brave and professional firefighters are thanks for your service great vid
Thank you, Mr Sheherd. Well done. I appreciate your calm, fact based approach to these situations.
Lmao I might be part of the dad bod edition or something. This guy did good with the vid.
Bear Edition.
I've watched 'The Towering Inferno' dozens of times, the first 3 times was the week it was in the Cinema back in the 70's.
I remember William Holden's charactor saying to Steve McQueen when he arrived at the top floor of the building where the party was being held.....'Do you want me to pull rank on you' after being told these people need to be got out of here by McQueen and McQueen replying 'In a fire situation, I out rank everyone'....Awesome film.
Realy glad it got a mention....
The La France turntables featured in this film are just a beautiful design, I've been saying for years I want to make a working model of them.....
Though I haven’t seen King of Staten Island, it’s awesome that Steve Buscemi is in considering he’s a veteran firefighter.
Chicago Fire is actually one of my favourite TV Shows and they have actual firefighters on the show for anyone who doesn’t watch the show, been following since season 1 and it now on season 9
“People below filming on Citizen.. without a doubt.” 😂😂
it’s so crazy how some of things he was saying about fire safety sounded familiar. especially with being low and smoke safety. It’s because my school took us to the survive alive house a good amount when i was a kid. you get to learn about fire safety and meet real firefighters and like reenact what it would be like if you were to be in a real fire. it was fun and cool to learn as a kid.
Also side note I promise you can be calm while your house burns and you are there, I personally had my own house burn ran back in like a dummy to save my dog, (got him btw and he’s still alive to this day) but I was quite calm when they came in, I got my dog and they escorted me while I laughed at the fact that I even went back. Then I went out side and fired up the neighbors garden hose and put out the grass while they put out the house. Rough night, but a learning experience 😅
You save the doge, and gib belly rubs for all of us in the comments. And may I ask what started the fire?
10:25 Steve Buschemi (sp?} was indeed a firefighter. I believe he volunteered for his old department the day after the 2001 WTC attacks ,to help search for other firefighters. Someone else has most likely commented this already, but acts that help others deserve a second mention.
This guy single handedly convinced me to watch King of Staten Island
You should it's a treasure
We need a part 2 I watched this one already 🥺
This guy is an amazing presenter. I hope he's teaching somewhere in some capacity.
Just need to leave a comment thanking this man for being a fire fighter and helping others!
THIS IS WHAT WE NEEDED
My dad and my grandpa were both great firefighters. But I live in a small volunteer city. I’m used to a single house fire every now and then. Maybe a field fire or a weird one like a tree fire. These big city firefighters stories and what they’ve been thru is crazy
Steve buscemi actually was in New York City firefighter before he became famous. During 9/11 he actually left Hollywood and actually went back to New York and became a firefighter again and dug through the rebel of the world trade centers. As in New York City firefighter he won 100% is an amazing actor and an amazing human being.
Thank you so much for your service to your region. I’m not sure which state you serve, I just know that here in the NW we are ever so grateful to each and every Firefighter. ❤️