Three Firefighters Killed Battling Wildfire in Twisp Washington

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  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter 9 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    While stationed in Camp Pendleton 20+ years ago we Marines were tasked to help fight some devastating fires. We were given some safety instructions and assigned to some Hot Shot crews to assist in manpower. What I found amazing is how hard it is to pace yourself when you don't know what's ahead. You can't let yourself get too tired because you never know when you will have to move away in a hurry. Clearing brush and trees by hand is hard work and you're hot and tired and dehydrated all the time. If the wind changes on you and you are in a bad place you can't outrun a fast moving fire... The smell of every campfire since then brings back those memories. Outstanding work Cody... I feel your pain.

  • @kwaichangcaine1366
    @kwaichangcaine1366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a Texas Canyon Engine Crewman and Hotshot in 1979, I never considered myself brave, just enjoying the best job I’d ever had!

  • @TheChuntyboy
    @TheChuntyboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm UK based with 24-years in service and currently working as a training department instructor. In England we don't experience these type of fires on anything like the scale you do, I take a strong interest from afar and I remain humbled by the work you do. Thank you for sharing your experiences, stay safe DC

  • @DocLarsen44
    @DocLarsen44 9 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I heard the report the first thing this morning on the local news. I knew you were working the fire and you were the first thing I thought of when I heard it. Glad you're OK; of course, will say a prayer for the three fire fighters who lost their lives.

    • @KevinDR1987
      @KevinDR1987 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      DocLarsen44 Same here only difference I heard it in the late night news. Glad Cody is alright but still sad for those that did lose their lives

  • @Fosuya
    @Fosuya 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    +Wranglestar Keep up the good fight, I live very near the HUGE forest fire that happened in Västmanland, Sweden last year. The smoke was so thick where I lived, we had to close all ventilations and stockpile water for breathing rags. For any and all Firefighters world wide, thank you for your courage and dedication!

  • @kellysheridan4064
    @kellysheridan4064 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your service . My little brother is a firefighter in the Northern CA fires . I share your videos with him so he can see your experiences too. There's a lot of us that feel a kindred spirit for our fire fighters that have never fought a fire but have seen our precious forest burn . Thank you All ... our thoughts and prayers are with you !

  • @ethanlunney3867
    @ethanlunney3867 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've decided recently to apply as a seasonal with Texas Forest Service next summer and hearing the news this morning hit me hard and I want to say for those fighters, the ones that were injured their families and all the rest of yall up there fighting the fight, you all have prayers from us down here at esd3 fire. May god bless and be with you.

  • @ToXiNtechnology
    @ToXiNtechnology 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your contribution in working to contain these fires. My family lost their home in the sleepy hollow fire on June 28. Our hearts and prayers go out to those brave firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and the over 25k still fighting for containment. we are all so grateful for your hard work

  • @fredtorres9473
    @fredtorres9473 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ache and sorrow is bottomless to their courage so full. Staring into sadness at a wound that will never be forgotten. Even now those giving three and countless others like them lift me up. I am grateful for their precious deed of no greater love

  • @jimkrueger212
    @jimkrueger212 9 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    May God Bless them and keep them in eternal Peace. I pray that God watch over you and all of the folks fighting these fires.

    • @charlestatem3099
      @charlestatem3099 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Jim Krueger Amen brother!

    • @RobertELee420
      @RobertELee420 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jim Krueger Right just like he looked out for these 3 LOL. Time to grow up people.

    • @superduperjew
      @superduperjew 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jim Krueger Maybe your god should just put the damn fires out? Thanks. I wish them all the best and I want them to be safe, but dude...

    • @traymuse3810
      @traymuse3810 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jeremy “superduperjew” Williams praise Allah

    • @lindsaybrush7937
      @lindsaybrush7937 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheRaellz As a relative of one of them that died on this fire. I can say honestly that at least one was a christian.

  • @HoneyHollowHomestead
    @HoneyHollowHomestead 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I, too, had heard about the lost firefighters on the news. My thoughts immediately went to you and your family. Praying for all those left fighting.

  • @MsKalamity
    @MsKalamity 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't think this was disjointed. I think it brought the viewer along for a more authentic ride. Thanks for working so hard Cody.

  • @stevenpdxedu
    @stevenpdxedu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Grateful that there are people brave enough to do this work. Truly a tragic loss that seems to happen nearly every fire season. More the reason to take care of yourself and those you love. Thank You.

  • @RtCarolina
    @RtCarolina 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I knew I could count on you covering this tragedy. Prayers go out to the families. Stay safe Cody. Thank you for sharing and caring, "Rt"

  • @danielalarcon2744
    @danielalarcon2744 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love to re-watch all your wildland fire video right before the session start. They gets me pumped up and I can't weight to help my community when the pager go's off.

  • @MindOverEverything
    @MindOverEverything 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I am *so* glad you're ok, Cody. To me, these losses are more tragic because they were doing something incredibly brave, knowing how extremely dangerous it is. Their loss hurts more because anyone that brave and willing to help is a huge asset to society...they're the kind of people we need more of. AND, it's scary because we all "know" and love you, and it could have been you.

    • @johnnyreb280
      @johnnyreb280 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MindOverEverything
      I see you've got "brown nosing" to a art there bud...

  • @aa3680
    @aa3680 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this video and your story! Be safe out there Wranglerstar!!!

  • @jonathonbahrychuk2486
    @jonathonbahrychuk2486 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for posting this Cody. My heart goes out to the families of the firefighters who lost their lives.

  • @wilsonmoyer1908
    @wilsonmoyer1908 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Cody for your contributions both to wildland firefighting and your channel. Please keep up the great work and stay safe. Look forward to part 2

  • @aries171717
    @aries171717 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wranglerstar .Cody, I am so sorry for the loss of your fellow firefighters. I thank you for sharing this video. I cannot presume to comprehend the horror/terror of a forest fire as I am from England. 18 years ago I lost my wife in a house fire, me and my son only just escaped. Keep the faith and carry on fighting the good fight my friend... Tony

  • @wymtnsage
    @wymtnsage 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thnx 4 posting brother- prayers n blessings 4 all

  • @havnofear2764
    @havnofear2764 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Prayers and thoughts to all affected by this tragedy .

  • @manatarms47
    @manatarms47 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Praying for you, your family, and the other firefighters working in the area. Thank you for the kind words you provided Cody, God bless and be safe.

  • @jonathanschurz9985
    @jonathanschurz9985 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all the videos.

  • @DracoOmnia
    @DracoOmnia 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    lmao, "I dropped my apple in the dirt. There's a whole nother level of what's acceptable, as far as cleanliness, out here. So this apple is completely acceptable" My friend you have just said, with a slightly different vocabulary, what every sailor, soldier, marine and airmen have simplified to the phrase "the suck". The suck can be anything, sometimes you are welcomed to the suck (as a place) or you are told to embrace the suck (meaning tough it out) or eat the suck, while you can, cause some suck is better than no suck. Unless it's the cheese and veggie omelet MRE. Then again, you are truly in the suck if that's your last option and you are actually willing to eat it.

    • @wright67
      @wright67 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True Story!
      SEMPER FI.

    • @Robbievigil
      @Robbievigil 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's pretty epic, embrace the suck.

    • @ericjx
      @ericjx 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +The Whiskey Gunner If you mixed in the green salsa stuff, tabasco and ate it hot it was almost edible. Watching these videos of him out there brings me back. It almost seems like the closest you could get stateside to being back in the fight. Amazing how much we hated shit but years later I miss the simplicity.

    • @medicduckster
      @medicduckster 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      i can not count the times my apple fell in the dirt and i picked it up blew on it and eat it, move out draw fire troop.

  • @TheOriginalTakarin
    @TheOriginalTakarin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I heard the news yesterday and immediately figured you were in the area. Glad to know you're ok. Stay safe up there. God speed.
    RIP to the men who gave their all.

  • @laggot
    @laggot 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live about 2 hours from any of the fires minimum and i can still see the and smell smoke in the air..these fires are so massive, it's terrifying. Thank you for sharing this, thank you for everything you've done.

  • @oldmanSturzl
    @oldmanSturzl 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video and your time on the line! I have family in Wenatchee and a good friend of mine took time away from his department (and family) to work the Kettle Complex fire. I appreciate everyone who's out there sacrificing and only wish I could help this time too.

  • @willambaker6188
    @willambaker6188 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Cody for this footage

  • @exploreoutdoor1083
    @exploreoutdoor1083 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Touching video. Thank you for what you do.

  • @MannyMarvelous
    @MannyMarvelous 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, Cody. my condolences to their families. and thank you for taking initiative to commemorate even those you don't know personally.

  • @sadnessinside123
    @sadnessinside123 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing. My heart is with the family and friends of the ones we lost and pray a speedy and full recovery of the firefighters who were injured. Wranglestar as always we appreciate your insight.

  • @RyeHillBaptistChurch
    @RyeHillBaptistChurch 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Brother for the Vid. Prayers for the families and for you. Stay safe Brother and may God Bless.

  • @thomascrouch7915
    @thomascrouch7915 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cody, All of us feel your emotions. We are very sad for their loss. Thank all of you for serving your country.

  • @joelmccoin9727
    @joelmccoin9727 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Takes a special kind of person to do this. I thank God for them.

  • @pmccally5814
    @pmccally5814 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all you do.

  • @blockdj1
    @blockdj1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great video Cody

  • @jerrybroxson1174
    @jerrybroxson1174 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    From a retired LEO to some of the bravest men and women I have ever seen. Don't apologize, sir, for concentrating on your work and staying alive. I just had this video recommended to me. Being a retired LEO, I have been in some of those situations that no officer wants to be in. But I knew that if I stayed calm and followed my training my chances of survival were very high. Sometimes nature takes every chance you firefighters have away from you. Sometimes you follow your training to the letter and you still get screwed. But y'all keep coming back. You guys and gals are amazing. Thanks for what you do!!

  • @russcorbett3923
    @russcorbett3923 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for bringing us all along ..my heart felt condolences go out to their families and to all of the brothers and sisters left behind to mourn them .......

  • @robyntyler4191
    @robyntyler4191 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for sharing this

  • @lukefowles6641
    @lukefowles6641 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a true bad ass!!! thanks for your hard work, and keeping your community safe.

  • @ooOOWideOOoo
    @ooOOWideOOoo 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same here, first person I thought of as well, was you. Thanks for taking the time to give us a glimpse inside or behind the scenes. Stay safe and my god relive the families pain of those brave fire fighters that lost their lives.

  • @jimgarlock33
    @jimgarlock33 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this. Without these videos not only would I not know but I would not know to care.

  • @ianpleake6682
    @ianpleake6682 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    we truly appreciate what you guys do. the fires here in Washington can be incredibly devastating. thank you.

  • @swagman9203
    @swagman9203 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video Cody. I'm sure I speak for most of your subs when I say it doesn't matter how disjointed the video is, you are bringing us the truth of these situations and showing us something we will never be involved in. It makes us appreciate the work of firemen all over the world. In Australia we suffer from fires just like this as well and our Rural Fire Service guys are mostly volunteers too. Total respect to you and all other fire fighters.

  • @markfryer9880
    @markfryer9880 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The news services here in Australia are now carrying the story about the loss of your three fellow firefighters as we also share similar dangers during our summer.
    Black Saturday 2009, Feb 7 to Mar. 14 2009, cost Victoria 173 lives and 2029 homes and burned 4500 sq. km
    Thoughts for the families of the lost and injured firefighters.

    • @pedrofskymtb
      @pedrofskymtb 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mark Fryer 4500 sq. km of forest? what type of tree, the majority i mean.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      4500 sq km of Victoria, Crown Land ie native bushland with the majority of trees being of the eucalypt species, a hardwood evergreen with oily leaves that burn particularly well when dried out during a drought/heatwave. If the wind is really up and the fire gets to "crowning" ie burning in the canopy it can really accelerate and spot fires start several km forward of the fire front. I recall the story of at least one fire truck crew telling of going 100 km/h down the road and the fire overtaking them. The strong winds knocked down tree branches which took out power lines resulting in multiple ignition locations, in other places the winds caused power lines to snap or strike each other and cause spot fires.
      There were also some idiots who turned up to State Forests wanting to go dirt bike riding even though fires were already burning inside. Dirt bikes are also a great ignition source to have inside a state forest on an Extreme Fire Danger Day.
      The fires destroyed Crown Land/ State Forest , farmland, private plantation forests, small rural blocks, hay sheds, machinery sheds, urban fringe bush blocks, several small towns and semi rural suburbs on the edges of Melbourne.

    • @pedrofskymtb
      @pedrofskymtb 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mark Fryer
      I asked because i figured it was eucalyptus tree since you are from Australia.
      I am from Portugal, where someone had the stupid idea of promoting the planting of eucalyptus trees (some lobby or someone related to the paper industry), at that time (i think somewhere in 1975+ or in the 80's) with the implication that some people decided to cut down big land portions of cork oak plantations to plant eucalyptus because it grows quicker and supposedly was more profitable, which is a lie in the long run because cork and noble woods are much more profitable in the long run and benefit a larger group of people in contrast to few people that sell the eucalyptus trees and the giant the paper industry.
      And now we have a huge problem with wild fires because the eucalyptus destroyed the true forest we had, its true that statistically we have lots of forest, but for me i don't even consider it forest, its eucalyptus plantations lol. Its a plague because it grows everywhere, it consumes huge amounts of water, it dries the soil, pollutes the rivers because of the oil of the tree, it leaves lots of dead material on the forest floor waiting to burn.
      So yeah huge areas burnt every year, money spent fighting those fires plus all that destruction caused by the fires cost money, and sometimes lives are lost like last year.
      Although in Portugal a huge part of the fires, like 80+ % are created by people, either by accident or of criminal origin.
      Sorry my English for any mistakes it might have by the way =)

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PedroM Nothing wrong with your grasp of the English language my good man, in fact your better at it than many whose first language IS English.
      I seem to recall something about eucalyptus trees being exported many years ago, I just wasnt sure where because I think they may have also exported them to Brazil. The problems begin when plants or animals are introduced outside of their usual habitat. Australia has problems with all sorts of introduced plants plus rabbits, foxes, cane toads, Indian minor birds, so yeah we are familiar with your problem.

    • @andrews1775
      @andrews1775 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Fryer Am I reading the wiki page on it correctly that only 1 firefighter died during the whole thing? Still just as tragic though, cannot imagine the closest thing to hell nature can create to engulf you in your home.

  • @ethanmccrary9656
    @ethanmccrary9656 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw the news and thought of you, I'm praying for your safety. Great video, Mr. Wranglerstar.

  • @kbagge1
    @kbagge1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I returned home this morning after being out of touch for the last three weeks to find many worried messages on the phone and email that I could be one of the deceased. It's a crazy life we live. GOD Bless are our brothers and sisters out there and the family of our fallen.

  • @jasonlehman5547
    @jasonlehman5547 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This men are real inspiration and heroes.They risk their lives every day.My father and uncle and grandfather were fire fighters.Respect them for their bravery.

  • @randykarraker7357
    @randykarraker7357 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video and thanks for sharing!!

  • @Plasmaionz
    @Plasmaionz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i appreciate everything you do man.

  • @ratpack0075
    @ratpack0075 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your guys do all of us in Washington and Oregon a great service. Thank you and prayers and best wishes to the fallen and their families. God bless

  • @Zerkbern
    @Zerkbern 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cody, I've watched this video 5 or 6 times now. I think it is, hands down, the best video you've ever made. Your technical expression worked hand in hand with your heart. So emotional. So earnest.

  • @BrewGuyMike
    @BrewGuyMike 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I FELT YOU SHOULD KNOW. THAT YOUR VIDEOS HAVE REACHED ALL THE WAY UP THE COMMAND POLE. I was attending the 130 annual refresher and they showed your video about the fallen Twisp river fire victims. The whole class could relate to what you were feeling with little words. Good bless and be safe this year.

  • @matteldridge2750
    @matteldridge2750 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the good work, and stay safe, sorry for the loss of your fellow brothers

  • @the_lancaster_libertarian
    @the_lancaster_libertarian 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, Cody. Your documentation and video structure was very thoughtful. As a firefighter, these things really hit home. We are all human, and it shows that you are a man of high quality for feeling the grief that you feel.
    May God bring the families of the fallen peace.

  • @mtnmanchad
    @mtnmanchad 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another GREAT video, Thanks!

  • @algreen1
    @algreen1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tragic and I feel deeply for the three firefighters that died. It's a tough job you're doing. Tthanks for taking us along.

  • @HHB368
    @HHB368 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your face and comment of your feelings of loss say it all friend. People have no idea of the sacrifice that so many make until tragedy strikes. I truly hope that the fires end soon and no more damage is done. Keep up the good work and gob bless.

  • @joykeene4960
    @joykeene4960 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    As soon as I heard about the deaths I immediately thought of you, glad you are ok physically. I am praying for and your family in addition the crews working so hard.

  • @hoppinjohn3496
    @hoppinjohn3496 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of the best videos I have ever seen. Nice job Cody.

  • @williamm.2934
    @williamm.2934 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing this :)

  • @donsherman4403
    @donsherman4403 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your work as a firefighter. God Bless those who parishes and those that were injured.

  • @robertkavich7426
    @robertkavich7426 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job Cody , thank you for your service brother . It's always hard to loose members in the battle . Stay safe , be well .

  • @Wrangler98JPTJ
    @Wrangler98JPTJ 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Cody For an amazing video documentation of all the facets of this fire and for what you are doing! very touching and very inspirational! Keep up the great work on all fronts!!

  • @chrisjbrunson
    @chrisjbrunson 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your service. Glad to see you home safe.

  • @dutchcourage7312
    @dutchcourage7312 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for sharing what you do, even though you aren't able to tell the whole story, the bits you do share paint a 'connect the dots' picture for (us) me at least, that is greatly appreciated. It is unlikely for me to ever get so close and personal to this line of work and it is realy cool and interesting to be a part of it through your camera...
    Fire is my biggest scare in life (when it comes to prepairedness kind of 'scares'), and i have a great respect for fire. So stay vigilent and stay safe, and even though i live miles away, your efforts and that of your fellow wildfirefighters is greatly admired and appreciated.

  • @ivanbrewski
    @ivanbrewski 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for sharing. I dont know if anyone has ever told you but you are a cool guy. My neighbor across the street from me turned me onto your channel -Im glad he did.

  • @52komatsu
    @52komatsu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos and never comment. Was thinking about you after I heard the news. God bless you and the folks you worked with. And God Bless America.

  • @kevinbrophy243
    @kevinbrophy243 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep fighting the good fight! Very powerful message, thanks for sharing.

  • @jmontman
    @jmontman 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My condolences to their families. May The Lord comfort them and give them peace.

  • @tzkelley
    @tzkelley 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for everything you're doing to fight these fires--we really appreciate it.

  • @tammymurphy1268
    @tammymurphy1268 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am behind in vids..but wanted to say thkx for sharing what you did.....for sure another moment that if you are not there you just have no idea.......but it gives some insight....God Bless you ALL

  • @jwastrickland
    @jwastrickland 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoughtful video! We have so many brave souls out there that will do so much for the greater good. Amazing Video Quality on your end card.

  • @TheItalianGarden
    @TheItalianGarden 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for helping extinguish Oregon and Washington been so heart broken recently with all these crazy destructive fires.

  • @catap977
    @catap977 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you for your service

  • @JeffNewton508
    @JeffNewton508 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be safe out there brother! Good video!!

  • @hvfd1221
    @hvfd1221 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Brother, hard to describe the brotherhood/sisterhood we share as a firefighter... stay safe!

  • @JohnWilson-cn2ru
    @JohnWilson-cn2ru 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless you,as an Australian I know how great your actions are.Thank you Cody.

  • @maxdalton1972
    @maxdalton1972 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love every single one of your videos, You have such a good way of speaking from the heart. It really is like you're a friend and you are speaking directly to us. If you are ever in Scotland I would love to get you a whisky or six. Keep up the great work.

  • @chuckccfd9
    @chuckccfd9 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's been very somber here in my home I knew one of the guys worked many IA's with him he was stationed out of our ranger district. My heart breaks for his family it's a call I never want my family to get thank you for the video I know we will meet out on the fire someday. Take care

  • @Boobtube.
    @Boobtube. 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know it must be tough trying to video tape while fighting wildfires, but you do an excellent job with what little time you have to do it. Thanks for taking us there and giving us a glimpse of what you go through. And I must say, I would have eaten that apple also. Sometimes hunger overrides a little dirt.

  • @averyt4926
    @averyt4926 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you stay safe WS. The smoke from the Northwest has filled the air here in Colorado making it seem foggy and overcast. I can't imagine what it's like where you are.

  • @BryanH2700
    @BryanH2700 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    wranglerstar, I understand your grief as a member of the military. It is always a somber time when someone in the "brotherhood" you belong to dies even if you never met them you feel a sense of gratitude and understand what a great loss and sacrifice the death was. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your crew, and all of the firefighters and their families.

  • @donnacho8213
    @donnacho8213 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Spokane , Washington and we got all the smoke from all the fires burning from the west. I as well said a prayer for those who perished in the Twisp Fire. Thank you for the great videos of the brave soul trying to deal with the devastation of the fire.

  • @Zerkbern
    @Zerkbern 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I heard the news as it broke yesterday, I was very concerned for you, pal. Bless those true heroes protecting us, right here, right now in America.

  • @darbreter
    @darbreter 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently re-read 'A River Runs Through It' by Norman Maclean and, while reading the short stories included in that book, I wondered whether you had read any of his writing. I am guessing now that you have based on your 'Young Men and Fire' title.
    I saw in the paper about the three men dying and thought of you and all those fighting the fires up and down the west coast. No words really.
    Don't worry about the nature of the content on videos like this one. I tend to expect them to be this way due to exactly what you said: you share what you can, when you can. You're doing good work, Cody.

  • @GACowboy86
    @GACowboy86 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cody, I consider it great joy to be a member of the same brotherhood as you. I find it very honorable that you would choose to honor our fellow firefighters with this video. I think its funny, however, because, we work in the environment of potential life loss everyday, and it is easy to ignore or wash out the very real dangers we face. These young gentlemen losing a battle with that beast is an unwavering, hard, fast reminder that, even though we firefighters sometimes act indestructible, if God chooses it to be our time, we go, too. Prayers from Florida, for these young men's souls and their families they leave behind them.

  • @johnme7049
    @johnme7049 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful thoughts, Cody. It is always hard to express how you feel about something like that. You did not know them but they were STILL your brothers in arms. Same brotherhood as any combat unit. You are one. When one hurts, all hurt. Cherish the pain of beloved ones lost and carry on because that is what they would have you to do. Be safe out there.

  • @slopcrusher3482
    @slopcrusher3482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the progression of bright eyed and bushy tailed Cody at 1:30 ready to get work done to Cody eating a dirty apple, covered in soot, staring into the distance at 8:00

  • @gannibootis
    @gannibootis 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cody, just want to thank you and all of your fellow wild land firefighters for putting yourself in harms way to protect our homes and our natural resources. I have family in Twisp and I know you were up there last summer. I feel familiarity with the area and the communities these three people died trying to protect makes their sacrifice even more meaningful to me.

  • @w056007568
    @w056007568 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please accept, and forward if possible, my deepest sympathies to the families of those folks lost in these fires.
    A moving tribute Cody, thanks.

  • @bashfulbrother
    @bashfulbrother 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a whole new respect for you. I don't think I could do what you do but thanks for doing it. The attachment that a person feels under those situations is the same thing that soldiers go through after their first firefight. I would think that would make the loss of your comrades all the harder to bear. You're all dignity and grace here, and I am sorry for your loss. Please be careful.

  • @nathanbailey9944
    @nathanbailey9944 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the top work! I loved the apple scene!

  • @wvpok
    @wvpok 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I hear on the news about those wildfires going on, I think of you and all the men and women that work to protect and control these fires. I've always known there's a lot that goes into these fire we in the rest of the country hear about, but to see some of your videos showing the incredible amount of man power that goes into these operations, it puts it in a different perspective that I've never realized until i see the behind the scenes footage. Keep safe and we are praying for you and all those putting their lives on the line working these fires, and your families. God bless the families of those three men.
    Keep up the good work and stay safe!

  • @scryermountain
    @scryermountain 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you understand care Cody.Its compassion that you feel and are expressing.

  • @DarrelCarson
    @DarrelCarson 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to say something but have no words. I feel the pain of loss. My son is a firefighter and in the back of my mind, I always wonder if he will return. Hugs and prayers and I am so thankful for the work you do.

  • @debbiekarmy7752
    @debbiekarmy7752 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your service.

  • @downsouthham2765
    @downsouthham2765 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rest in peace my fellow brothers we got it from here and sorry for your loss brother. Prayers from us firefighters in louisiana

  • @haydenfox3116
    @haydenfox3116 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your commitment to stopping these fires. Every day I look up to you as one of the bravest people I've ever seen.