Firefighter Breaks Down Firefighting Scenes from Movies & TV | GQ

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  • Firefighter Gregory Shepherd breaks down firefighting scenes from movies and TV, including 'The King of Staten Island,' 'Ladder 49,' 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry,' 'Backdraft,' 'Mr. Deeds' and 'Chicago Fire.'
    00:00 - Intro
    00:22 - 'Ladder 49'
    04:57 - 'The King of Staten Island'
    12:25 - 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry'
    17:50 - 'Backdraft'
    24:02 - 'Mr. Deeds'
    27:00 - 'Rescue Me'
    29:04 - 'Chicago Fire'
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  • @JohnDoe-dj3lw
    @JohnDoe-dj3lw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4591

    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.

    • @christophercollins868
      @christophercollins868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +387

      He later went on to produce a very good doccumentry about PTSD within the fire department after 9/11.

    • @someguy1688
      @someguy1688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      He does a job many of us cannot. Got nothing but respect for this guy

    • @iamReddington
      @iamReddington 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      I never knew that. H's an amazing guy!

    • @Seabed3434
      @Seabed3434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      you mean fdny departmant 13

    • @Alpha-yt4ty
      @Alpha-yt4ty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Seabed3434 Spelled Department Wrong Lmao

  • @floijd
    @floijd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1718

    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."

    • @michaelhawthorne8696
      @michaelhawthorne8696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      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.....

    • @candidlyopinionated19
      @candidlyopinionated19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      “Ancient art of knitting oven mitts” lmao thanks I needed a laugh today.

    • @MalibuChiefBarbie
      @MalibuChiefBarbie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Up next: World Champion knitter breaks down knitting scenes in movies and TV.

    • @matthewconnolly9508
      @matthewconnolly9508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Noticed that too.. the man!

    • @androgynousmaggot9389
      @androgynousmaggot9389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      So? Everyone is proud of their jobs. That's something all those people have!

  • @thetiniestpirate
    @thetiniestpirate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2411

    Firefighters are the fkn gold standard of efficiency, insane what a team of people can accomplish together.

    • @00mike91
      @00mike91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Foreal, even in the military they be crazy

    • @RandomHero.13
      @RandomHero.13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      tbh his weight doesnt seem like a "gold standard of efficiency"

    • @zackwatt1453
      @zackwatt1453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @RandomHero13 you ruin the vibe he’s doing good cmon now what are you doing 😂🤦‍♂️

    • @arafchowdhury8196
      @arafchowdhury8196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      @@RandomHero.13 nobody needs six pack abs to be a firefighter he looks like he’s strong enough for a job like that

    • @RandomHero.13
      @RandomHero.13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@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 ...

  • @thememeestfilmbuff
    @thememeestfilmbuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2204

    *He’s roasting these depictions so hard* that he might need to put out the flames he caused.

    • @user-sc4jz8vr3o
      @user-sc4jz8vr3o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Nice.

    • @willieotero5672
      @willieotero5672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@user-sc4jz8vr3o nice

    • @Wugyz108
      @Wugyz108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yea, there's no hazing in the FDNY.
      P.C. awnswer.

    • @MrJeezus
      @MrJeezus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Burn baby burn

  • @oumtjackawillie
    @oumtjackawillie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4183

    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.

    • @jfresh114
      @jfresh114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Facts he had my attention the whole video.

    • @tipi5586
      @tipi5586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      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
      @LangstoniusRex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      You would be surprised how often consultants are overruled because procedure doesnt make good cinema.

    • @Tropicalja989
      @Tropicalja989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/SEA7hYiGdH8/w-d-xo.html

    • @ShepardKammander
      @ShepardKammander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@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

  • @billdoster9415
    @billdoster9415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3024

    "Wait, check the doorknob."
    "To see if it's hot?"
    "Sure, but it could also be unlocked..."
    The wisdom of experience lol

    • @dontcare7086
      @dontcare7086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      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.

    • @MrRdavis1776
      @MrRdavis1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      Our motto: "Try before you pry."

    • @masheen3658
      @masheen3658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@MrRdavis1776 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!

    • @firestorm165
      @firestorm165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@dontcare7086 you'd be surprised how often even people like SEALs forget to check it

    • @martin-lr3gz
      @martin-lr3gz ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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

  • @tiffanyr134
    @tiffanyr134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1843

    My heart melted when he said they also do everything they can to save the animals as well. What a good guy!

    • @ethanpotts2915
      @ethanpotts2915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Cuz we're humans too, we wouldn't want our cats or dog in that fire

    • @hello7032
      @hello7032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Animals are lives too

    • @hawkeye7527
      @hawkeye7527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      The hierarchy: Humans > pets > property.

    • @keithlukeswanson9345
      @keithlukeswanson9345 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@hello7032a burning building on fire coming down, I’m not looking through pitch black smoke to save a cat..sorry

    • @hello7032
      @hello7032 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@keithlukeswanson9345 weird thing to just out about yourself unprompted

  • @ihave3dogs2
    @ihave3dogs2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1517

    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!

    • @jasonsmith4330
      @jasonsmith4330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      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.

    • @erosson27
      @erosson27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      If I knew nothing else about him that would make him one of the most awesome actors in the business, imo.

    • @nickcrispino6575
      @nickcrispino6575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It one my favorite things I know about a famous person

    • @ThisShitIsWeird
      @ThisShitIsWeird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Engine 55!

    • @cactus_jam
      @cactus_jam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      yeah and didn't Pete Davidson lose is dad firefighting during 9/11 as well?

  • @youssefsamir9454
    @youssefsamir9454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4220

    Can we just take a second to talk about how flawless his waves are🌊🌊🌊

    • @pastorgainz7230
      @pastorgainz7230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +367

      Its how he puts out the flames

    • @Ric_Vicious
      @Ric_Vicious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      I'm a... lighter skinned brotha, lol, and that was actually one of my first thoughts! Looks very nice, and well done.

    • @Eoraptor1
      @Eoraptor1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      More waves than a stormy sea.
      JAMES

    • @Tomorrison28
      @Tomorrison28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Waves on spin

    • @Tropicalja989
      @Tropicalja989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/SEA7hYiGdH8/w-d-xo.html

  • @roblewis7186
    @roblewis7186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    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!!!

    • @jaysmith1408
      @jaysmith1408 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When our hall mentioned fundraising ideas, naturally a calendar came up, though only four of us could actually be featured 😁.

  • @drechsla
    @drechsla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +597

    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

    • @matthewhull5876
      @matthewhull5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      And chasing other dogs away.

    • @jazliek9941
      @jazliek9941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      They were also guard dogs because people would steal horses (valuable, well trained) while the firefighters were firefighting

    • @astralsn0w756
      @astralsn0w756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      How would they know where to go?

    • @sillybob9689
      @sillybob9689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@astralsn0w756 I'm assuming firefighters would train dogs to detect and follow smoke or something.

    • @maxwellmark
      @maxwellmark ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂….sure they did. For the correct answer look up the term “carriage dog”. … hahaha…siren dogs 😂😂😂, good one 😂

  • @tapioalatalo6183
    @tapioalatalo6183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +772

    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

    • @andorastorm1000
      @andorastorm1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Don't you just love it when Actors can act and be so real cause they actually relate to the scenes so well😊❤😊

    • @jamesbeecher8242
      @jamesbeecher8242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      "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?

    • @Aviator27J
      @Aviator27J 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      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.

    • @tapioalatalo6183
      @tapioalatalo6183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@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

    • @jamesbeecher8242
      @jamesbeecher8242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@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.

  • @dylanrieck6671
    @dylanrieck6671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +638

    He's matter of fact but not boring. I'm inspired by anyone who's truly passionate and invested in what they do

    • @Aviator27J
      @Aviator27J 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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!

  • @fiona-lyons
    @fiona-lyons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    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.

    • @wulfjay7102
      @wulfjay7102 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have a friend who is a professional firefighter and he is super calm as well. I truly admire that!

  • @FlameRogue1
    @FlameRogue1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    As a firefighter, I absolutely love this. Thank you for representing our brother(and sister)hood and for what we stand for. 👍🏽

    • @bobbyologun1517
      @bobbyologun1517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      why are all ff movies bad

    • @FlameRogue1
      @FlameRogue1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@bobbyologun1517 because Hollywood tends to over glorify and exaggerate a lot of scenarios

    • @bobbyologun1517
      @bobbyologun1517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FlameRogue1 true true any hope for the new one with Angelina Jolie? looks good imo but i got my hopes up before

    • @SonicBoone56
      @SonicBoone56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FlameRogue1 it's true for just about every profession

    • @moneyboyfranco8936
      @moneyboyfranco8936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it hard to get in

  • @godoftoasters7594
    @godoftoasters7594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    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

    • @erric245
      @erric245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Kevin Shea, Patty Barr, Patty Brown, Ray McCormack. Legends

    • @PTC__
      @PTC__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      th-cam.com/video/uLPZR-JDSfU/w-d-xo.html

    • @henryapfelbach1845
      @henryapfelbach1845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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.

    • @aghastlyghost
      @aghastlyghost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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. 🙂

  • @mojo8094
    @mojo8094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    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.

  • @surprisecat7401
    @surprisecat7401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Salute to your service in helping save lives! And also, that hairline lookin' crispy mayn. Shoutout to your barber too.

    • @bennettzug
      @bennettzug 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      went to his ig think he’s the barber

    • @iesha12
      @iesha12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bennettzug no my brother isn't a barber. He models for his barber ❤

  • @Shadowfax-1980
    @Shadowfax-1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    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.

    • @spddracer
      @spddracer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Facts

    • @heatheranddenerale
      @heatheranddenerale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      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.

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@heatheranddenerale Just watched it in 4k without knowing what an iconic film it is

  • @viktorhauk
    @viktorhauk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Love this guy and his sense of humor ... and I'd definitely buy the dad-bod edition to support him :)

  • @electrontube
    @electrontube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    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.

    • @ronblack7870
      @ronblack7870 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      pete is 28 so was only 7 on 9-11. i don't think he was doing cleanup at ground zero.

    • @electrontube
      @electrontube ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@ronblack7870 no, he probably wasn't. he was probably wondering where his father went.

  • @PahzWatchesYouTube
    @PahzWatchesYouTube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    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.

  • @mikecolts21
    @mikecolts21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    My father was a firefighter for 30 years. This was awesome to see 👍🏾

    • @1stdaughter
      @1stdaughter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Much respect to your dad!

    • @heatheranddenerale
      @heatheranddenerale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My dad was a lieutenant in the fire department since 1976 until 2005. This actually made me tear up thinking about him.

    • @JustDiane71
      @JustDiane71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My dad was firefighter too. Paid/volunteer56 years. They're a different breed and so are their kids. 😜

    • @keithlukeswanson9345
      @keithlukeswanson9345 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What did the guy say the saying is? The engine goes to the burn center the ladder goes where?

  • @BushteaWoman
    @BushteaWoman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    I love the repetition of “preserving life” as a value... wish other civil service offices got this memo.

    • @Wallbank888
      @Wallbank888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      ikr, damned post office.

    • @dilmcgee2514
      @dilmcgee2514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Wallbank888 💀

    • @samlittleton1491
      @samlittleton1491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Incident priorities
      1 Life Safety
      2 Incident Stabilization
      3 Property Conservation

    • @IzichiUchiha
      @IzichiUchiha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Cough cough

    • @JB91710
      @JB91710 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @first2summit
    @first2summit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    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.

    • @ot8479
      @ot8479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Teamwork is essential in movies too! So, there's a little connection somewhere!

    • @idontneedaname318
      @idontneedaname318 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dalmatians are also bred to keep up with horses

  • @UrbanOutlawsSk8Co
    @UrbanOutlawsSk8Co 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    To all the fire fighters.... Thank you

  • @Gilgaaaaa
    @Gilgaaaaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This dude putting the fire down with his waves lol

  • @JamiylaMeade
    @JamiylaMeade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    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!

  • @bcgrittner8076
    @bcgrittner8076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    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.

    • @Sofie2734
      @Sofie2734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      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.

    • @bcgrittner8076
      @bcgrittner8076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@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.

    • @hollemankayla
      @hollemankayla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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!

    • @hollemankayla
      @hollemankayla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And remember it is never to late to talk to someone. Your feeling and perspective of those events need to be heard.

    • @emanymton5789
      @emanymton5789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @theminidino
    @theminidino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    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!

  • @SwoleakhulTheBlind
    @SwoleakhulTheBlind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Finally a real life superhero on GQ. Much respect to that man 💪

  • @nellan6930
    @nellan6930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    You represented FDNY very well sir, great job! 👍🏽

  • @solitaryflower
    @solitaryflower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love this guy. He's so straightforward, but his intelligence really shines and you just TRUST him. I love watching these!

  • @dilligaff1979
    @dilligaff1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I watched backdraft as a kid. It was one of the reasons I became a firefighter.

    • @1njtrooper
      @1njtrooper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You go I go....

    • @dilligaff1979
      @dilligaff1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1njtrooper "That's my brother"

    • @1stdaughter
      @1stdaughter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Much respect to you!

    • @ryank1273
      @ryank1273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I watched both movies, the funerals hit real hard!

    • @12thDecember
      @12thDecember 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @kidnamedre
    @kidnamedre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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

  • @Prizzlesticks
    @Prizzlesticks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Who is this precious bean, and when will you have him back to break down more scenes?

  • @TheDorkKnight5419
    @TheDorkKnight5419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    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

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Meanwhile the firefighters who do this almost every day don't get the same credit🤡

  • @zpetrie88
    @zpetrie88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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

  • @bjt81366
    @bjt81366 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @1stdaughter
    @1stdaughter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Since I was a child, one of my favorite everyday life things is seeing firefighters get groceries together.

  • @USMCRonin
    @USMCRonin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    While being a successful actor Steve Buscemi returned to NY to help look for survivors after 9/11

    • @mauryhan
      @mauryhan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      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,

    • @Arch3an
      @Arch3an 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@mauryhan I never knew that about him until recently. What an awesome man.

  • @bjt81366
    @bjt81366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The best narration of any of the clips once seen. Super knowledgeable, good humor, clear delivery. 10 out of 10

  • @InvisibleJiuJitsu
    @InvisibleJiuJitsu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    i like this guy, get him back for more :)

  • @Brettbren
    @Brettbren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    *Being the grandson of a late Atlantic City Fire Department Captain, I have the utmost respect for Firefighters.*

  • @Lynwood_Jackson
    @Lynwood_Jackson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    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.

    • @Jimboco7654
      @Jimboco7654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Haha. That is the funniest story I've yet heard about volunteers!

    • @lelandmattingly3733
      @lelandmattingly3733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      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

  • @marenmaeee
    @marenmaeee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    My uncle was a firefighter since before I was born, over 20 years of serving as one and this makes me extremely grateful for his courage. A job worth recognizing in every regard❤️

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  • @WaitAMinute1989
    @WaitAMinute1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My youngest and shortest cousin is a Firefighter, all joking aside mad respect for him.

  • @terminator1567
    @terminator1567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    Warden or Prison guard breaking down prison movies.

    • @15mmGustavus
      @15mmGustavus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Superb call that would be a great pick! I would be keen to see a Tank commander episode

    • @oskrm
      @oskrm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Warden, Prison guard, and a ex-prisoner collab

    • @warhog258
      @warhog258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@15mmGustavus A tank commander indeed would be interesting.

    • @15mmGustavus
      @15mmGustavus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@warhog258 who would you like to see?

    • @warhog258
      @warhog258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

  • @DevinJarosz
    @DevinJarosz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    If everyone was as efficient in their jobs as firefighters are, the world would be such a better place

  • @matthewhull5876
    @matthewhull5876 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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.

  • @TheRockyLeonFan
    @TheRockyLeonFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    Can you PLEASE do one with a bartender?? I'd be up for it

    • @Space_Ache
      @Space_Ache 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not sure how exciting that would be.

    • @TheRockyLeonFan
      @TheRockyLeonFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Space_Ache Trust me! It would be!

    • @holdkingsix
      @holdkingsix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      They should do a waiter. Way more details and stereotypes to discuss.

    • @two-face1041
      @two-face1041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@holdkingsix Or a restaurant/bar owner

    • @Lovedhurtlost
      @Lovedhurtlost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, that would be interesting.

  • @briantriplett2455
    @briantriplett2455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Cool too see a future chief, this dude is gonna go way far.

  • @definitelyjustcj4148
    @definitelyjustcj4148 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @stephanieann6622
    @stephanieann6622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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!

  • @jordanevans3735
    @jordanevans3735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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

    • @samuelrichards3399
      @samuelrichards3399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not flexible enough to get a leg in first. Just bail. Yolo

  • @mrcarlthe4th
    @mrcarlthe4th 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “People below filming on Citizen.. without a doubt.” 😂😂

  • @rey_the_savage
    @rey_the_savage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As a FF, he did a great job representing our profession. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @briantriplett2455
    @briantriplett2455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    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 😅

    • @SamnissArandeen
      @SamnissArandeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You save the doge, and gib belly rubs for all of us in the comments. And may I ask what started the fire?

  • @uncleduff7895
    @uncleduff7895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Was waiting for a firefighter on this. Thinks theres something so noble about it

  • @johnt2975
    @johnt2975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how for the Chicago Fire clip he just keeps nicely reiterating that they should have a hand line 😂

  • @LimitedCapacity
    @LimitedCapacity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Lmao I might be part of the dad bod edition or something. This guy did good with the vid.

    • @Clay3613
      @Clay3613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bear Edition.

  • @carlafredd5441
    @carlafredd5441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @liv5477
    @liv5477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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)

  • @patriciaa4451
    @patriciaa4451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This guy is very informative and seems to genuinely love what he does.

  • @gizm0
    @gizm0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I like that he took control of the remote because he had facts to spit lol love this man 😂

  • @easton8815
    @easton8815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gregory Shepherd and all the other fire fighters watching, look back on this video... Thank you for what you do!

  • @drops2cents260
    @drops2cents260 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @eman2145
    @eman2145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @jamesmartin7323
    @jamesmartin7323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He seems like a good friend to have

  • @MrSebfrench76
    @MrSebfrench76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @iesha12
    @iesha12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The comments on here warms my heart. Thank you GQ for interviewing my brother! We love you!❤

    • @Xlshaw22
      @Xlshaw22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you to your brother for being a tremendous man and serving to save lives! God bless him and your family! 💚

    • @iesha12
      @iesha12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Xlshaw22 thank you!!!♥️

    • @annameszaros7149
      @annameszaros7149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your brother seems to be a great person😊

    • @iesha12
      @iesha12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annameszaros7149 awww thank you and God bless!

  • @benjaminprietop
    @benjaminprietop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have a friend who's a firefighter, they really are heroes

  • @elizabethdm7354
    @elizabethdm7354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

  • @flyinghigh5031
    @flyinghigh5031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Backdraft is what got me into the job saw it when I was 6 and I was hooked . Greatest career in the world.

  • @yourlocalbooknerd3014
    @yourlocalbooknerd3014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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.

    • @drewdabbs418
      @drewdabbs418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was surprised when he said that. I thought seriously comprising your own saftey to help somebody else would be counter productive.

    • @Franimus
      @Franimus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably depends on the situation, especially if the smoke isn't the thickest, maybe they'd swap the mask back and forth?

  • @mannotter
    @mannotter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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

    • @javorisscott4288
      @javorisscott4288 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He literally told us the show or movie🤫😂

    • @Shotbykreature
      @Shotbykreature 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which do you believ is the best movie

    • @Franimus
      @Franimus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The second one looked interesting, with Buscemi and Davidson

  • @amberlee6878
    @amberlee6878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Next vid: Paramedics/EMTs breakdown movie scenes

    • @68Jacoby
      @68Jacoby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @E Lo Of all the brain dead comments on TH-cam this might be one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your idiocy.

    • @kalea.4947
      @kalea.4947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @E Lo Lol most any department requires their firefighters to also be EMT certified...

    • @jonhancock7695
      @jonhancock7695 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's only one movie to discuss and that's Bringing Out the Dead.

  • @hellothere9167
    @hellothere9167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This guy single handedly convinced me to watch King of Staten Island

    • @rlt94
      @rlt94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should it's a treasure

  • @michaelbiddinger9178
    @michaelbiddinger9178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @TobiasTurkelton
    @TobiasTurkelton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was great! Thank you for your service, Gregory!!

  • @CyPhi68
    @CyPhi68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, Mr Sheherd. Well done. I appreciate your calm, fact based approach to these situations.

  • @minnidrake8516
    @minnidrake8516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm always amazed how brave and professional firefighters are thanks for your service great vid

  • @malibumart1644
    @malibumart1644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for everything you do for your community my man🤝my hats off to you

  • @24fretsoffury
    @24fretsoffury 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    For the controversy around police, firefighters are always loved. They are true heroes that put their life on the line every day to rescue people they don’t know. There is few jobs as honorable as firefighters.

    • @KrolKaz
      @KrolKaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats because fire fighters are their to SAVE lifes not take them.
      #DEFUNDLEO #BLM #NOMASK

    • @agent_albert
      @agent_albert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@KrolKaz Why in the world you had to add no masks?

    • @e.pluribusunum7916
      @e.pluribusunum7916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@agent_albert Because Covid is currently the leading cause of death among law enforcement but a lot of them don't want to take any precautions against covid.

    • @rlt94
      @rlt94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@agent_albert I blame the schools.

  • @elliottoju495
    @elliottoju495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the best breakdowns I've watched... Really enjoyed it

  • @oliveralvarado6758
    @oliveralvarado6758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We need a part 2 I watched this one already 🥺

  • @Sambone25
    @Sambone25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @christinelavoie2644
    @christinelavoie2644 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mr. Shepherd! One of the topmost videos I've seen of this kind.

  • @sMiLeR_thewatcher
    @sMiLeR_thewatcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    THIS IS WHAT WE NEEDED

  • @jgl4494
    @jgl4494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best so far! Great guy!!

  • @jessicab2202
    @jessicab2202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, this expert was so informative and respectful! I really enjoyed this so much.

  • @maninchair6648
    @maninchair6648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Cool guy , knows his stuff.

  • @Space_Ache
    @Space_Ache 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. Much respect for this dude. Very well spoken and clearly knowledgeable.

  • @aquachonk
    @aquachonk ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This guy is an amazing presenter. I hope he's teaching somewhere in some capacity.

  • @bezoticallyyours83
    @bezoticallyyours83 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for both the breakdown and for your bravery in fighting fires and saving lives.

  • @rjs2528
    @rjs2528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video! I’m in Fire Academy right now and this was super informative and accurate.

  • @huzaffaqazi1480
    @huzaffaqazi1480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Of course this dude is putting out fires, take a look at them waves!

  • @busterbrown17
    @busterbrown17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Hey can we have railroad engineers on the railways react to train movies please?!

    • @PrograError
      @PrograError 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      not enough of em... tho maybe if Amtrak got their way

  • @Michael-ie5pm
    @Michael-ie5pm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome thank you to all who do this service! God Bless 🙏❤️🙌✝️

  • @lone6718
    @lone6718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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. ❤️