Fantastic driving! I had the misfortune to have to require the help of Paramedics twice last year. Fantastic people that really make you feel in safe hands. But damn those ambulances are uncomfortable to ride in lol. Kept my mind of my racing heart though. I was chatting to a young girl paramedic in the back with me and the distances you do and hours you work are crazy.
Those were indeed thank you honks. Thanking good driving behaviour reinforces it and helps ensure positive decision making in the future when making room for other emergency vehicles.
See here in the states it annoys me when our drivers just use the stutter tone while barely letting the actual siren play as it's supposed to. Traffic reacts so much better to this. Your use of the stutter tone was perfect. Excellent video
Thank you very much Zach. I cannot understand the driving style in the US. I regularly see very unsafe practices from emergency drivers there. One handed steering, crossover steering, speed through red lights, lack of forward observation/planning. I'd be interested to know what emergency driving training they get. Here in the UK we are all trained Advanced Drivers. To drive an ambulance under emergency conditions is a 4 week advanced driving course to the same standard as Police. In those 4 weeks we practice: The System of Vehicle Control, Box Overtaking, Skid Control, Hazard Avoidance at Speed, Commentary Driving to learn forward planning etc. We do all of this in live situations on the public road and have to do 3 assessed emergency drives too. There are also several exams to pass about road signage and driving theory.
@@CymruEmergencyResponder we have EVOC which covers the bare minimum of emergency driving. Focuses more on parking, and backing the vehciles up sort of thing. It just amazes me when I've been going to calls and the driver wonders why traffic wont move and they're just hitting the stutter tone the whole time.
Okay I'm 5 minutes in and I almost can't take it. You are shredding up the roads like crazy it's amazing. I don't know what the hell you're driving but you have acceleration like crazy! And geez why are you on the wrong side of the road and what's with all those weird squiggly things on the street LOL. From USA. The code 3 Channel is one of my favorites but it seems like they are driving a dump truck compared to this Speed Demon you have. All the same thanks for what you do. I'm going to try and finish this video but is a nail biter and this is purely an optical illusion on speed❤
Haha thank you :) it’s has pretty good acceleration but it’s nothing compared to the ambulance I drive now! The zigzag lines are hazard warning lines that warn you that you are approaching a pedestrian crossing. They carry additional parking restrictions.
I know this area quite well, and i know that you passed a few speed cameras during your journey. I was curious, do they still flash you but are cancelled when reviewed or are they set to not flash emergency vehicles?
I N F I N I T Y sorry for the late reply. Yes they still flash. Some get cancelled before being issued. Most ambulances have a 'gatso light' which is a steady blue light on the back of them. The camera photograph will therefore always show a blue light if the vehicle is on an emergency call so the person looking so the photo knows not t issue the ticket. Some tickets still get sent but they get appealed due to Road Traffic Act exemptions and cancelled in that way.
So from your videos you gone from recording them to driving them, did you land a job as an ECA with a private service provider? Good old British weather.
Sorry for the late reply. I've always worked in this field. I started out in hospitals working in A&E departments, ICU, general wards and other specialist units before moving to the dark side lol :P
Phoebe xo we have legal exemption from speed limits as long as we can justify it and it is safe/done with due regard for other road users. We must carry out constant dynamic risk assessments whilst driving under emergency conditions.
@@zenon-paulking3399 ...... no they don’t. Absolutely don’t!!! As well as training themselves, the police oversee the training that fire engine drivers undertake. Whereas the ambulance service train themselves. And this, as anybody who watches behind-the-scenes emergency services documentaries will spot a major difference between the ambulance responses compared to those of the fire service and the police. Police and fire operate an almost “sterile cockpit” approach as operated by airline pilots. No chit-chat, just relevant and minimum talking. But if you watch any UK fly-on-the-wall ambulance service documentary you’ll see a very noticeable difference. Personally I am utterly flabbergasted at what goes on in the cab while responding to calls. They laugh and joke, and discuss dates, boyfriends and girlfriends, and what they’re having for dinner, what their favourite takeaways are...... it’s shocking to see. So much so that if anyone ever has a crash with an ambulance you should DEMAND to see onboard cctv footage if there is any. Don’t get me wrong..... I’ve got the utmost respect for our ambulance crews, paramedics and NHS on the whole, but the way many ambulance crews blatantly fail to concentrate on their driving when being filmed appalls me. And as it appears a major part of the TV coverage I can only assume it is the norm and goes on day-in day-out. It is truly a dangerous and unprofessional trait. Surely they have to concentrate 100% on what is a very dangerous part of their job. And how on earth can they do that when discussing last night’s Eastenders or a new pair of shoes?
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Perfect drive and great use of the tones! Love the "Thank you" bull horn too ;)
SgtRosier thank you :)
Great drive fella, smooth yet making good progress, hats off to you sir.
Thank you very much :)
Fantastic driving! I had the misfortune to have to require the help of Paramedics twice last year. Fantastic people that really make you feel in safe hands. But damn those ambulances are uncomfortable to ride in lol. Kept my mind of my racing heart though. I was chatting to a young girl paramedic in the back with me and the distances you do and hours you work are crazy.
great that everyones also moving out the way as it helps get the ambulance along quicker
This was certainly one of the better runs.
Incredible! I had to remind myself to breathe! And even managed what appeared to be some 'thank you' beeps too?! 🙌
Those were indeed thank you honks. Thanking good driving behaviour reinforces it and helps ensure positive decision making in the future when making room for other emergency vehicles.
Great emergency response greatest respect to you private ambulance services
South east 999 videos Channel 2 thank you :)
Distance travelled in 7 mins is amazing, awesome driving and upload
I'm astonished by how well behaved the motorists are
Oh believe me, they very rarely behave this well!
Happy to have just found this channel! Quality content, great drive. Each phase of IPSGA is clearly visible on the approach to each hazard.
Surprising amount of people actually checking their mirrors
Good quality dash cam for 2015. Andy England 🇬🇧👍
See here in the states it annoys me when our drivers just use the stutter tone while barely letting the actual siren play as it's supposed to. Traffic reacts so much better to this. Your use of the stutter tone was perfect. Excellent video
Thank you very much Zach. I cannot understand the driving style in the US. I regularly see very unsafe practices from emergency drivers there. One handed steering, crossover steering, speed through red lights, lack of forward observation/planning. I'd be interested to know what emergency driving training they get. Here in the UK we are all trained Advanced Drivers. To drive an ambulance under emergency conditions is a 4 week advanced driving course to the same standard as Police. In those 4 weeks we practice: The System of Vehicle Control, Box Overtaking, Skid Control, Hazard Avoidance at Speed, Commentary Driving to learn forward planning etc. We do all of this in live situations on the public road and have to do 3 assessed emergency drives too. There are also several exams to pass about road signage and driving theory.
@@CymruEmergencyResponder we have EVOC which covers the bare minimum of emergency driving. Focuses more on parking, and backing the vehciles up sort of thing. It just amazes me when I've been going to calls and the driver wonders why traffic wont move and they're just hitting the stutter tone the whole time.
I hope the patient is okay now
Okay I'm 5 minutes in and I almost can't take it. You are shredding up the roads like crazy it's amazing. I don't know what the hell you're driving but you have acceleration like crazy! And geez why are you on the wrong side of the road and what's with all those weird squiggly things on the street LOL. From USA. The code 3 Channel is one of my favorites but it seems like they are driving a dump truck compared to this Speed Demon you have. All the same thanks for what you do. I'm going to try and finish this video but is a nail biter and this is purely an optical illusion on speed❤
Haha thank you :) it’s has pretty good acceleration but it’s nothing compared to the ambulance I drive now! The zigzag lines are hazard warning lines that warn you that you are approaching a pedestrian crossing. They carry additional parking restrictions.
Passed Royal Tunbridge Wells by the bus garage know it well 👍🏻👍🏻
Some top driving there mate, great vid :)
The town has changed a bit. Didn’t recognise where you were til you got to the roundabout where K&S used to be.
you ve done great job ...
Smashing progress made. Top driving
Thank you :) progress is the aim of the game :)
Excellent driving as always. How many speeding tickets do you shred each week out of interest? ;-)
I don't! We have people for that! On average maybe 20 speed cameras a week.
+JW93Emergency Wasn't sure you'd answer that; was a tongue in cheek question. :-) All for the greater good though.
@@johnmcquay82 Actually I was wondering the same! Great answer! :)
Tickets are not sent out to authorised vehicles...
@@OH2023-cj9if That's a pretty recent change if it's the case.
I headed music in the ambulance
Good to see most people doing the right thing... 6:50 should be made to take his license again.
Galavanta the oncoming car didn't notice me till very late even though I'm approaching with all my blue lights on!
Did someone forget their sandwiches then lol
I start this training on Monday... I ain't gonna lie, I'm shitting it lol
You’ll be fine. Remember to drive to IPSGA and don’t get carried away with speed. It’s about safe steady progression not reckless speed.
Very nice! You deserve more subs, I love the British emergency services. Want to be a paramedic some day and is that music in the background?
Was this in a blue light services conversion master? 64 ELU? If so it’s my old truck with the same siren and the door chime not working!
Very very nice video:)
Aviation And Emergency Services thank you. Please check out the rest of my videos :)
I know this area quite well, and i know that you passed a few speed cameras during your journey. I was curious, do they still flash you but are cancelled when reviewed or are they set to not flash emergency vehicles?
Yeah they still flash! Not sure about the reviewing process
I N F I N I T Y sorry for the late reply. Yes they still flash. Some get cancelled before being issued. Most ambulances have a 'gatso light' which is a steady blue light on the back of them. The camera photograph will therefore always show a blue light if the vehicle is on an emergency call so the person looking so the photo knows not t issue the ticket. Some tickets still get sent but they get appealed due to Road Traffic Act exemptions and cancelled in that way.
I N F I N I T Y please check out my other videos :)
tumbridge wellsss
Is the ambulance you're driving a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
김기환 quite modified if its NHS
So from your videos you gone from recording them to driving them, did you land a job as an ECA with a private service provider? Good old British weather.
Sorry for the late reply. I've always worked in this field. I started out in hospitals working in A&E departments, ICU, general wards and other specialist units before moving to the dark side lol :P
@@CymruEmergencyResponder thx
This will probably sound stupid but are you allowed over the speed limit
Phoebe xo we have legal exemption from speed limits as long as we can justify it and it is safe/done with due regard for other road users. We must carry out constant dynamic risk assessments whilst driving under emergency conditions.
@@CymruEmergencyResponder Do ambulance drivers have to undergo an advanced driving course like police pursuit drivers???
In answer to my own question looks like they do and will post this link for anyone who is interested. th-cam.com/video/M3wjqcSvWgU/w-d-xo.html
Zenon-Paul King apologies, yes we do. It’s a full time 4 week course.
@@zenon-paulking3399 ...... no they don’t. Absolutely don’t!!!
As well as training themselves, the police oversee the training that fire engine drivers undertake. Whereas the ambulance service train themselves. And this, as anybody who watches behind-the-scenes emergency services documentaries will spot a major difference between the ambulance responses compared to those of the fire service and the police. Police and fire operate an almost “sterile cockpit” approach as operated by airline pilots. No chit-chat, just relevant and minimum talking. But if you watch any UK fly-on-the-wall ambulance service documentary you’ll see a very noticeable difference. Personally I am utterly flabbergasted at what goes on in the cab while responding to calls. They laugh and joke, and discuss dates, boyfriends and girlfriends, and what they’re having for dinner, what their favourite takeaways are...... it’s shocking to see. So much so that if anyone ever has a crash with an ambulance you should DEMAND to see onboard cctv footage if there is any.
Don’t get me wrong..... I’ve got the utmost respect for our ambulance crews, paramedics and NHS on the whole, but the way many ambulance crews blatantly fail to concentrate on their driving when being filmed appalls me. And as it appears a major part of the TV coverage I can only assume it is the norm and goes on day-in day-out. It is truly a dangerous and unprofessional trait. Surely they have to concentrate 100% on what is a very dangerous part of their job. And how on earth can they do that when discussing last night’s Eastenders or a new pair of shoes?
Is this a Mercedes sprinter?
No, this was a Renault Master.
Did they arrive?
This is Tunbridge wells isn't it? I recognize the place.... live not too far away.
Whereabouts are you based out of?
thefiestaguy it is indeed! I am now based in Bristol and Bournemouth. Still live in Dover though.
How can you be based in Bristol and Bournemouth and live in Dover
Tom Sullivan I work 3-6 shifts on duty and then 4 off. Service pay for accommodation.
Im from india. And im very interested in driving ambulance. I have a plan to come to UK. Is there any vaccancy for ambulance driver there?
Just enquire with the NHS
We don’t have ‘ambulance drivers’. You have to be clinally trained also. You would also need the right to work in the UK.
@@sebby324 NHS?
@@CymruEmergencyResponder what will be the procedures
@@vasuki583 national health service
What town was this?
Is it rush hour ?
Jacob Boulding no, this was mid-afternoon. It was a rather overcast day.
Why do I hear a car horn sometimes
I think they use it to say thank you
@@MissKittybigpaws I thought so
It's to change the siren or turn it off/on
what was the model of the medic
This was a Renault Master.
Is this a UKSAS Ambo?
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Renault master
are you a private ambulance or a real NHS ambulance
I was private working on a frontline contract for NHS. It's still a real ambulance though.
Why does this sound like a GTA 5 cop
its too long
Hope that run isn't with a patient in the back. If I was attending and seeing to the patient in the back, I wouldn't be too happy with you,!
MrDwem and whys that? There was a patient on board and my colleague said to get him in fast, just fast. So I made it fast and it was still smooth.
pretty sure if you had a patient bleeding to death you wouldn't be telling the driver to cruise slowly.