@@zacmumblethunder7466 i dont think the folks in charge really care that much about politics for personal reason. that doesnt mean they dont care for impersonal reasons. after all, making people angry is one of the easiest ways of getting their attention
@@bradpotts1747 It always has been. The thing with stories like this one is they seem to magically appear when cuts to the service in question are being planned. You are right, though, unfortunately there are people who love to be made angry by such reporting. I've heard people say "Oh, I only buy that paper because I get so angry with it."
I once had an EMT literally stabilize me by holding me upright basically in a hug lol, because I was in too much agonizing pain to lay down on the way there. My appendix had burst, and he told the ER staff that... They told him and me "it must be gas"... He stayed and missed half a days pay trying to convince the doctors and nurses I was gonna f****ing die. -.- Didn't work... I didn't get in to see anyone until I started to go septic. I almost did die.. BUT! That particular EMT did know exactly what was wrong, and went pretty above and beyond for me. One in a million dude right there.
I want to say one in a million, but as an EMT... we kinda sorta have to argue with nurses more than we would like. Most are good, and I'm not dunking on hospitals.... but I swear sometimes they are... something else.
@@benjamintim3542 An official and a witness? I get there's doubt, but I still can't help but be stunned to even ask why would any medical worker argue with the EMT. O__O
@@dangerwarg9682 because nurses are a "higher qualification," despite the fact that we hone our skills on the front. Most nurses take us for our word and are rather polite. They also know that sometimes, even we don't get the full story because patients don't want to tell us things. It doesn't usually become a problem overall.
On the subject of "merely stabilizing" a person, I have a buddy who was a paramedic and on his off days did pizza delivery. His fire chief at one point told him they were the same job. "Get 'em there flat and warm."
My wife was an EMT for a little over 20 years, and it left her with a bad back, PTSD and terrible headaches. I want to say thank you to all of you first responders out there for the GREAT job you all do!
@@lucianogastonbuetdelgado7670 PTSD for first responders in general is not uncommon. Suicide accounts for more first responders deaths than on duty deaths year after year, due to PTSD.
The "we only work 8 days a month" thing absolutely grinds my gears because basic third-grade arithmetic will tell you that, on a 24 on & 48 off schedule, that's hovering somewhere around a 50 hour work week every week.
What? You're using simple arithmetic? How is a journalist supposed to be expected to master something that complex? They're too busy "objectively" telling us what to think.
Why wouldn't they move you guys to a shift work type deal? like in other fields that need 24 hour staffing that's how it get's done. Figure combine that with overtime/flex and some floating crew for when things inevitably run over the shift end and you could have some stability and get more regular sleep. Clearly this is an obvious solution so I must be missing something I just don't know what it is.
@@7F0X7 interestingly enough my state in Australia has the largest volunteer fire fighting organisation in the world. 70,000 volunteers for the rural fire service. But the structural fire fighters and rescue are mostly professional full time with a backup contingent of "retained" firefighters that are kinda like military reservists. They get paid if they get called but it's not there primary job. There's more of those out in the country though.
@@zyeborm because getting off and on shift is very irregular, even with a 48/96 or 24/48 schedule. My husband’s shift is supposed to end at 7 am but usually he doesn’t get home till 8:30 despite the station only being about 12 min down the street. He works 48/96. That’s 1 shift change every 2 days. Imagine having 4 shift changes in 2 days, it would make things so messy
This rant was epic... I remember as a young man laying on the side of the road with my left clavicle sticking out of my skin and blood running down my face like a warm slurpee was poured over my head from a motorcycle wreck...minutes later the paramedics arrived from the local fire department and the NOT overweight, NOT kinda stupid, and very professional EMTs unfucked my situation. You guys rock. Keep up the good fight.
Warm slurpee - sticky, weird colour, dries to a crispy crackle all the while pulling your skin tighter than Angelina Jolie's face... Good description! 😜 Hope your clavicle is Aokay now mate.
Same exact thing happened to me!!! Same bone( left shoulder), motorcycle accident, but bc a deer jump out in front of my bike on a 25mph curve.(was going 50mph) Lost control. Fire dept was there b4 EMT's were bc it was in the middle of know where. They saved my life, the scraping of skin on concrete makes it so it doesn't stop bleeding ever. I guarentee that. But the good news is a met my girlfriend of 10 years now while in recovering at a friend's house. It all worked out.
Haha, I just thought about the job I'm currently training for in the Navy. We simply heat up some rocks to boil water, which spins turbines and pushes the boat forward. It's not like it's nuclear engineering or anything!
An EMT delivered my baby in the front seat of my car, and he was calm, reassuring, and did it perfectly (I’m an OB/GYN nurse practitioner, so I can give that expert opinion). Thank you all for the amazing work you do!❤❤❤
The apartment I lived in years ago caught fire while I was gone to a store. I came home in the middle of the fire and firefighters were already there. I told them my dog was inside and a firefighter went back in found him brought him out and gave him oxygen while rubbing his chest. Dog was good and that firefighter had my respect for life. Thank you to all firefighters and first responders
I went splat in the ice at the end of February this year. I live rurally. Some fun. Open compound fracture. There I was at 6:30 in the morning in my nightgown and fzuzy pajama pants, 26°. I had to crawl back inside to get to the phone to call 911. I, naturally, bled like stink all the way from point of landing to the phone. Quite the mess. They came, they taco'd my ankle in a pillow, they cleaned up a LOT of the blood while others were taking me in to town to the hospital. I have no real memory between 9 or so, and 4:30 when I woke up post surgery. Once I was up and stable on both feet, I made a HUGE batch of cookies to say thank you. I could never begin to thank them as much as they deserved it!
Mr. Hall, Thank you brother, for having stood the watch with us. We might not have ever met, but I'm sure we've been on alot of similar scenes. Take care and stay safe sir. GOD bless.
33 yrs retired Captain and paramedic.We were told in the broward fire academy...class 75. That the 24/48 schedule was established through a case study that stated it took 48 hours for your body to return to normal after carbon monoxide exposure from working a structure fire. This in essence supported the 24/ 48 schedule well before 1980. Granted Ppe has been greatly improved but the standard schedule is still used. Keep up the awesome work with the videos and stay safe! Love this guy!!!
I can see you have NEVER been around a bunch of guys who have not enough to do, but mumble and grumble about everything and everyone! Good on you for being so lucky! Its rare to be that lucky! Trust me, something doesnt have to be true first before some dumb bloke complains about it! LOL
possibilities: 1. They're stupid 2. They don't understand first-hand what it's like to be rescued from one of these situations or to BE the one that has to go into that situation to do the rescuing 3. They're being paid to 4. They're trying to impress someone else that is stupid by talking shit where they can't get punched in the face by someone for being a shithead. 5. Some combination of the above.
When I broke my femur and pinky in a car accident, the firefighters were the ones who got me out of car. Though I was in excruciating pain, cracked jokes with me to get through it. To all the first responders majority of us know the hard work and stress you’re under and appreciate ALL that you do!!!
Thank you, Jason, for pointing out that stat about how 70% of firefighters are volunteers. I suspect that the average member of the general public has no idea about this. And given that even some career firefighters are occasionally a bit disparaging towards volunteers, it's nice to hear somebody of your stature point out the key role that volunteers play.
I have a lot of respect for volunteers and firefighters in general, but volunteers really deserve it. I grew up in Roanoke, among the huge ass star and other things there claim to fame was that the town had the worlds first volunteer fire department. I don’t know how true that is but it’s interesting nonetheless.
The average person works 40 hrs/week. If a fireman works 9 24hr days in a month, that equates to an average 54 hrs/week. I have been in an accident where I was transported by ambulance. I will forever be grateful for the exceptional care the EMTs provided me. And when my husband, daughter & her dog were in a rollover accident, the EMTs allowed my daughter & her dog to accompany my husband in the ambulance. Thank you for your service.
@@jareddyer3142does that really matter? They are first responders. That's all that matters. They are first responders and first responders are heroes...
@@BeccaHetrick yeah it does matter? They are two completely differently specialized positions, in a serious emergency where the difference needs to be known, it can save a life whether it comes down to an EMT or a paramedic. And yes, they are ALL heroes, I wasn't trying to cast shade on either with my observation.
@BeccaHetrick it definitely does matter. Both are heros, but paramedics have different training than EMT's. EMT's can't do IV's to give drugs to patients, administering drugs, etc. *Edit your there's no difference between an EMT and a Paramedic is like saying there's no difference between a nurse practioner and a RN.
My dad was a firefighter. He worked so much that I asked my mom if he still lived with us when I was kid. He worked 4 days on, 4 days off and had a second job on the 4 days off because firefighters aren't paid enough.
The news strikes again. Not caring who they wrongfully throw under the bus so long as they get ratings. I'm glad you tore that news lady a new one! Much love and respect to EMT's and Firefighters. ❤
And also, we may work only 9 shifts a month, but that’s 216 hours a month vs. a typical 9-5 job which is about 170 hours if you get a 30 minute lunch break
the ems crew that responded to my brothers suicide were amazing, i had broken my leg and ankle running down the stairs after hearing the gunshot, they took care of me and kept me calm and gave me anxiety medication so i wouldnt have a panic attack, they brought blankets to me and my family as it was in january and it was extremely cold outside. those people are literal angels
These people are awesome. I'll never forget the guy who took care of me when they responded to my brother's murder. He sat on the pavement with me to make sure I was ok when he found me running down the street after I had to step over the body to get help.
“Most firefighters are obese” last time I checked to get into the fire academy u have to go through a physical test where u have to wear 75 pounds on ur back climb a certain number of flights of stairs and go through a huge obstacles course I’m just like 5 minutes and 56 seconds
@@poro9084 As my firefighter uncle would say. “You want the man who’s going to pull you out of the fire to be built like the brick shithouse that’s on fire.”
I was in a head on collision car accident two weeks ago on the highway, thank God I walked away with a dislocated/broken wrist and a bruise; it could have been so much worse. My wrist very clearly and obviously looked dislocated and I was fighting consciousness and shock for the first two minutes after with nobody I knew around. The amazing EMT's of the local hospital (two minutes away) made a very easy makeshift splint with a pillow and athletic tape and talked to me through the whole assessment and drive to the hospital, wiping my tears and joking around with me. I am so thankful for them, they didn't have much to do but the one who rode in the back with me did his absolute best to keep my attention off of my very broken wrist and I hope I get to tell them thank you someday, that redirection was all I needed until my family could meet me.
"first objective is to simply stabilize and transport the patient to a higher level of care" 🤦♂️ Literally the whole point of first aid in general. Do they expect them to build a hospital on the spot or something?
If someones entire job is to show up and read a teleprompter while displaying some level of charisma, then I'm not shocked that they think other jobs are just as simple. Seriously basically no one who talks on TV actually knows a damn thing they are saying and read the info a mere 2 seconds before they regurgitate it. Yet they think they are the "real" workers.
I genuinely think that's what they were saying, I can only hope that the level of stupidity displayed by the Wall Street journal people in the video he's responding to is relatively isolated, because I can guarantee that I can go to the absolute middle of nowhere in the developing country I live in and even they would know that they don't have the entire effing hospital in the vehicle they are in
May fave thing about this is he totally losses his shit but never actually insults them. He's able to accurately and humorously express himself without resorting to insults I really respect even when he jokes about getting the research from interns watching TV there's a modicum of pity for the poor intern But then that's the kind of professionalism and empathy you'd want from a firefighter/paramedic
Agreed. The weight of facts deals a better punch to the face than any insult. The man knows it and takes full advantage of it. Irony based on facts can be the ultimate tool in verbal warfare.
Legit made me worry he was going to have a freaking heart attack explaining the various factors that put firefighters at increased risk for heart attacks. And he didn’t even get into all of the mental health effects extra cortisol and lack of sleep have on a person. Keep up the amazing work, Jason.
Not to mention the adrenaline that rushes through your body when you go from dead asleep to 90 mph in .5 seconds flat to try and save someone from their own stupidity or a genuine accident.
Honestly i would love to know how they got the idea that 70% are obese. My guess: they go with the most simple BMI calculations, which dont differentiate between fat and muscle. Since muscle is way heavier than fat most well trained/strong people will scale as "obese". It is extremly dishonest to frame it like that!
@@donjuan9746 yeah that is most likely what i meant, its weight being higher than that of fat. English isnt my first language so i sometimes mess things like that up. Thank you for the correction.
@Fire Department Chronicles i went into Diabetic keto acidosis before, got to the hospital and NO ONE could get an IV in me, except the EMS guy that worked in the ambulance, came in did it in one stick walked away, that guy probably saved my life and definitely my veins from the constant tries. thanks for everything Fire Fighters and EMS do, truly, Thank You.
My first thought when she said they're out of shape and have heart attacks was that they have one of the most demanding jobs physically and no matter how in shape you are, it takes its toll. But knowing now about the added medical risk, it's mind boggling that they don't have more fatalities
They're built different. Also, knowing about the problems helps massively in reducing/preventing them, and properly recover, so the wear and tear can be slowed down, I think!
He didn't really go into detail, but the BMI/Obese thing is the dumbest thing ever if you aren't actually sedentary. It literally only looks at height & weight to decide if you are "obese". Anyone with any appreciable muscle is at risk of being "overweight" on this scale. Senior year of highschool I remember us doing both calipers and BIA to measure actual body fat. Turns out that I had only ~4% body fat while also being considered "obese". I don't know about you, but to me looking like Dwayne Johnson isn't what obese means. (Quick google for his height & weight also shows he would be considered "obese" according to this reporter lol)
And don't forget the poisonous smoke and gases from fires. Sure, we're wearing our air supply and mask when we go in. But ever realized, how it smells around a fire? That's all poisonous gasses and small particles (btw: most people die of the smoke not from the heat). Now, firefighters get in and are protected. They come out and believe me, you'll want that stupid mask from your face as quickly as possible! It's hot under there, you're almost drowning in your own sweat (ok, that might not be entirely true ;)). But you've been in there. Your clothes have taken up soot and gasses. All really nasty stuff (cyanide, dioxine, chlorine. You name it). The outside of your jacket is hot. So, you get your mask off and breath in a unhealthy dose of those warm gases that rise from your gear. Nice! We have procedures in place to reduce the risk. But they are not perfect. And believe me: when you're coming out of a fire, you're not really in the mood to spend 20 minutes getting undressed on the scene and getting into clean clothes.
@@EarlLeeByrd that's not how it works though. BMI is just an indicator. No one with a sane brain takes just one number and goes from there. That's just how lazy people spin it to find an excuse which allows them to ignore the obvious. "You are fat because that one number said so" no one ever said when looking at Arnold Schwarzenegger. People, not only medical educated people, understand the difference between muscles and fat very well without much education needed. You just look at a person an immediately know which it is. Btw.: massive muscles aren't exactly healthy either. They often lead into severe cardiovascular problems. So it's not as if a BMI of 40 would suddenly indicate a healthy body, if the amount of fat was below 20% ...
Not only are most of them actually professional, in shape, knowledgeable, etc, but also they really care. I don't know how many patients one can remember, but after seeing hundreds, to remember one that wasn't that special is amazing! What do I mean? Let me explain... When I was 8 years old, the right rear wheel of a 1980 Buick station wagon ran over my waist. I don't know if it was that or me walking on it immediately after, but my pelvis broke. I spent 3 weeks in the hospital and a few months in a wheelchair. When I was in 7th grade, 12 years old, so 4 years later, I was in special ed classes. One of these classes went to tour a nearby fire station. When we got inside, several EMTs and firefighters were present. One of the EMTs looked right at me, recognized me, asked if I was (my real name) and when I confirmed, he said he was one of the medics in the ambulance the day I was run over. I was shocked but also felt really good because this complete stranger, who has certainly seen hundreds of patients and certainly seen at least a few more unique situations than my own, remembered not only my face, but my name. I will always be grateful to that guy because of the second meeting more than the first. 🙂🙂🙂
Amazing story ! First responders are heroes . The things they see everyday I couldn't fathom to take home mentally. That's why it takes a certain kind of special people to do those jobs.
My dad was a volunteer fireman when my sister and I were little (and before we were born). He told us stories that would turn anyone's hair white.... Like the story of a man my father grew up with who got into a car accident and had a guardrail penetrating through his chest (probably one of the reasons why they redeveloped guardrails) and literally all my dad and the other first responders could do was hold this man and comfort him while he died... And this was back in the late '70s and early '80s, there were no cell phones. If there HAD been cell phones back then, my dad would have given this guy his to let him call his family to say goodbye....
They probably thought about you a lot, wondering if you ended up ok. You were a kid, and though professional at the time, that shit probably stuck with them. But they would still be glad to have been there to help you nonetheless. It probably meant a lot to see you ok all that time later.
@@BeccaHetrickI know of a few offspring of first responders and they have it rough. Their dads are so overprotective because of what they see on a daily basis that they don't let their kids get away with anything. Plus, they set early curfews and run through safety precaution standards. The daughters are so protective that a few of them need chaperones (an older brother) to tag along. Having a first responder as a parent is a double edge sword. Great if you have a medical emergency but horrible too because now the parent knows what kind of trouble you may have gotten into. All first responders talk about who's up to what...word gets around fast.
@@wilsoniothegreat6162 Yeah not to mention Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and a few other states that are all burning during the summer but still send resources to Cali
I’m actually embarrassed how the Karens of today have replaced much of the more appreciative members of society. I make damn sure to support our local paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement. My wife has been battling multiple medical issues pretty much her entire life, and has experienced a few emergencies requiring immediate attention during our marriage. I can’t show enough appreciation for the support of the professionals that saved the life of my wife more than once. I will be forever grateful. Thank you for being awesome!! 🥰 I absolutely love these videos!
The one that rubs me the wrong way the most as an EMT is the amount of flak that Law Enforcement gets nowadays. Yes, there are bad apples in the bunch, but that happens in literally ANY work situation. I've met more than a few dingleberries that have made me wonder how they even graduated high school, let alone got certified to keep people alive. But the media has all officers now portrayed as "greedy money grabbing ticket writers who like to shoot people of different skin color", and people are buying into it more and more.
They're mad at the wrong people A volunteer isn't getting paid to save lives, but they do it anyway If it wasn't for the paramedics, my father would be dead So yeah, support emergency personel, cause without them, I wouldn't have my father today
I had two friends who were identical twins, and they were both obese. They became firefighters and by the time they were done training, they both looked like new people.
@@asmith7876 I lived in a tiny town, of 2500 people. And they were redneck royalty in my town. Their family owned a the one small trash collecting business, opposed to waste management, so I'm sure they had some decent good old boy system connections.They were also genuinely great dudes, very likeable.
@@dannythompson1948 turns out putting in effort and not being complete assholes probably meant that whoever trained them was happy to help them get into shape
@@servermeta that's probably true, but also, in the mountains of northern California, we're just made differently. The community is probably the most progressive conservative place I've ever been. We take care of our own, and of our guests. The one thing that's made me proudest, is everywhere I go, somebody tells me a story about how well they were treated by my kin. It's pretty cool to hear an Italian immigrant in SF tell you a story about a friend from back home helping them out.. :)
Firefighters and EMTs saved my daughter's life. Took them over an hour to get her out of the car that was stuck in a tree. They also came to the hospital and checked to see how she was on more than one occasion. I know without a doubt they had just as much to do with her making it through as her doctors and nurses did. You guys are my heroes.
Back when I was teenager I considered going into the news industry. I picked up some media electives at my high school and volunteered at my local news network. One of the first things I learned was that drama sells much faster than warm-hearted stories. They'll target any group and smear them up if it'll bring in views. The only reason they won't is if a particular group has the power to negatively impact their reputation
I went through the same thing in highschool and when entering college. I had respect for people that reported news that was needed, even if it wasn't wanted. Mostly unbiased folks that weren't afraid to get into situations and interview anybody in order to bring light to a situation I gave up on that ideal after entering college. We're in the age of just yellow journalism and arrogant journalists and reporters that think they're better than others because they talk down to a group of people. Utterly pathetic and really disappointing
My husband was studying journalism in college in the 80s and the professor in charge of the campus newspaper said "I don't care if it's true or not, I want a good story"
My stepdad was a firefighter and EMT for many years before he lost his life. He was one of the best people I've ever known. Completely selfless with a heart of gold. He told me so much about the ins and outs of being a firefighter and EMT. I wish all firefighters and EMTs could be compensated in ways beyond what they deserve. They have my love and respect for life. RIP Brian Hurley ❤ you're truly my hero
As a height worker, and former law enforcement officer, I have nothing but mad respect for firefighters everywhere. Y'all are a bunch of badasses and this dude thanks you guys for doing your job
My brother is a paramedic and is currently in nursing school. I’m high school he was in an EMT class and was an intern with a fire department. The things he saw scarred him but he hasn’t given up helping people and wanting to be his best. So all my support to first responders.
I _LOVE_ his reaction to the second one! 'Simply' stabilise them, smh.. Sure, when I was struck with what was thought to be a stroke (it wasn't, something else neurological that still affects me), the EMT's 'simply' stabilised me, and we took a 'country drive route' to the hospital. Lights and sirens were just for show, obviously. Seriously, thank you EMT's and Firefighters everywhere for what you all do, every day
as someone who lost a home to a housefire and had to be treated for smoke inhalation I'd like to thank the firefighters and the EMS who responded to the call after 2:30am and helped calm down my then just turned 16 year old self and to thank you for getting there so quickly. I hope you and yours stay safe and healthy!
My dad said he was the one that had to inform 3 little kids that their mom couldn’t be resuscitated and had sadly passed away. Paramedics and firefighters don’t have it easy. And they get no time to process any of the traumatic experiences they have at work because they have a 48 hour overtime weekend that they have to get through.
To add to the part about obesity: Chronic stress and sleep deprivation heavily increase your risk of obesity and other health complications! It's an ouroboros of health deterioration.
Eating all those chemicals probably ain't helping, either. What do you mean triglosphometabisulfate alumina hexametauranium triglycerohexachromate partially hydrogenated polonium is bad for me? The FDA allowed it in the ingredients, so its gud!
@@vOID-fh1qt Huh? What does that have to do with anything? There's plenty of high quality prepared food out there. It just costs more. Frankly, I cook a lot, but it's usually easy stuff like soups and such. Soup is even easier than microwave. Microwave can burn, but soups are soups. Meat, water, spice, timer, toppings, done.
not to mention with shifts like that it's harder to factor in time for a consistent eating or exercising scedule. Snacks get you through shifts when you don't have time to eat.
#1 90% of the time they're just a pretty face with a good voice, reading a script they don't understand that was thrown together by an intern in about 15 minutes to fill a gap in the air time. Our should I have saved that one for #5?
Thank you for mentioning wildland fires. This 8-9 days on shift can quickly turn into weeks, with the hope of getting 12-24 hrs off just so you can go back and continue to fight the ongoing, uncontained, unpredictable fire. This feels like a hit piece.
When a neighbor's apartment caught fire early last month firefighters got there in under FOUR minutes and kept the fire from spreading beyond the two apartments that caught. Thank you for all you do, more people could have been hurt and displaced if not for them.
This may not seem important to a lot of people, but firefighters save pets, too. When a fire burned down most of my apartment building a number of years ago, firefighters found my four cats and got them to safety. I was at work when all this happened-not there to tell anyone that cats were in my apartment. I was so grateful for the compassion of those men!
Oh, but the only thing amazing" about any of this is how badly so-called "journalism" has fallen. Like you said, there used to be editorial standards, multiple groups of people checking for errors, be they copy or factual.
As a Truckee native who's spent a fair amount of time in the various fire stations around town, I can confirm that every single firefighter I have met here is insanely physically fit.
“And the obesity scale is completely ridiculous, it factors 0 muscle into telling us that we are fat.” I can confirm that this is true. My dad was a gymnast and was technically morbidity obese though out his entire child hood and teenage years while having six-pack abs and working out for 8-12 hours a week.
Yes. I will never forget how according to the bmi scale in high school. This 4ft some football player (so muscles and physically fit) was considered obese. U could just look at the guy and know that was complete bullshit, he was skinny af. Like he wasn’t even strong man “fat”
I had heard a definition before of 20lbs of body fat being a marker for obesity. While obviously a flat number won't work for everyone, I think fat content would be a better indicator than bmi
@Jason Hammond Fun fact - the BMI scale was literally made under the supervision of private weight loss companies. Meaning that their intention was to make people think they were fat and therefore spend more money on their products and fad diets. They also only took white people into account, meaning that basically all black and brown people will be automatically considered to be even more overweight than most white and Eastern Asian people.
When I measured myself on the BMI scale as a joke , it through out my rate of heart attack as likely. Even though I had a full blood workup to say I was just fine. Why do they let 'science' like this out of the basement?
My mum had mini strokes, my stairs were too narrow with a sharp curve, the paramedics picked her up and carried her down as the stretcher wouldn’t fit. She only weighed about 85 pounds so one guy basically cradled her down the stairs. Because of them and amazing hospital staff she made a full recovery.
Imagine someone would lay on the ground with his arm cut off and the medics would tell him "We´re sorry, but we can´t help you, because we don´t know what´s wrong with ya!"
I'm a volunteer fire fighter in Australia and I can relate to your videos so much. I'm also a nurse who has done 24 hour shifts and after no sleep, you go a bit crazy. Keep up the great videos.
Man I've never understood Dr's and nurses doing 24 hour shifts. We need to pay you guys more, so that there's more of you and you can sleep and still look after us. Thanks for what you do!
As a nurse, THANK YOU. You make valid points that can apply to us nurses, too. My endless respect for my fellow members in the healthcare field. ❤ And as a person who had to call EMS for my brother due to sudden cardiac arrest, you guys are angels. I had one talk me out of my out-of-body panic, as my brother was alternating between PEA and asystole. Thank you for all you do and sacrifice.
My house burned in 1986. The firefighters were amazing in that terrible time. When my mother was very old and ill, they were so kind and caring when they had to lift her off the floor. I've never seen such fit men in one place. Not an ounce of fat anywhere. And incredibly kind. Still and always heroes.
I was thinking about the fat shaming. It's true who do you want to respond? one of those tiny bike guys? or someone who can carry you down a ladder on their back out of a burning building? My sister sets aside her parasol and breaks out her fan when the hot fireman calendar arrives.
It’s weird. There’s an Australian Firefighters calendar that comes out every year. Two, actually. One with all kinds of animals, and one just with kittens. And those are some serious beefcake calendars. I’m not much for beefcake or cheesecake or any kind of cake that doesn’t arrive on a plate, but those shirtless dudes raising money for animals threatened by wildfires are popular for a reason.
That last little bit reminded me of something that really irks me. These huge forest fires are mostly due to stupid people fighting against perscribed fires/fire management. Fires are extremely beneficial to biodiversity and fire climax species not to mention NECESSARY for keeping these catastrophy level fires away that completely destory seed beds.
This policy - essentially, suppressing only human-cause fires or wildfires which threaten infrastructure - has been in place for many years - barring unusual circumstances. "Firefighter and public safety are the U.S. Forest Service’s top priority in wildfire response. The U.S. Forest Service response to all human-caused wildfires is suppression. In certain locations, when conditions are right, the agency response to natural wildfire may be to manage it to reduce fuels and restore ecosystems that benefit from fire."
Thanks for that nod to vollies. Everyone in my town assumes we are full time, which I guess is a compliment. They always get surprised to hear that we do this for very little to no compensation.
I was a firefighter/ Emergency medical responder for several years in Melbourne. I remember the first time I saved a patients life after a massive heart attack using CPR. When we arrived he was all-but dead. His skin was already turning blue and his eyes were lifeless. I started compressions immediately while my brothers readied the defibrillator and oxygen. After several rotations I saw the light return to his eyes and his skin colour change; it was a moment of grace for me. We did a handover to the Ambo’s and they transported him to hospital, where he made a full recovery. At the end of shift I went home and drank single malt scotch and cried. I felt that I had justified my own life by saving someone else’s, it brings me to tears just writing this. I retired in 2021 having responded to countless similar situations. Proud to have served🇦🇺🚒🇦🇺
I know this is an old video but that comment about the obesity scale hit hard. In highschool I was a swimmer. My thighs were solid muscle. I swam 2 hours a day 5 days a week and did morning workouts before school every so often. I was 135 at 5'3" and was told I was obese. Think of how much as a 16 year old girl it impacted me to hear that. Gee I wonder why I had depression and developed an eating disorder.
The obesity scale that is most commonly used is both sexist and outdated. It's based on male physiology, and certainly not suitable for a 16-year-old female athlete! I'm sorry that hsppened.
@@corgiw7281not sexist. Women have higher fat content than men simple as that. There is plenty of side charts that give the equivalent body fat percent to match the male scale so let’s just say 10% on a male will look like 20% on a female and the chart will tell you that. You just THINK because the percentage is higher that it’s bad when it’s not. Not to mention what does it even matter what a chart says much less knowing your exact fat content. If you look great in the mirror you look great, if you’re not happy with the image then try to plan ways to change it. A lower number doesn’t always mean you’ll look better👍🏻
@@deathlineee24Factually correct but I think you missed the original point, precisely because of the physical differences. Women naturally have more fat (and need to!) but we're still measured by male standards. So 20% might be fine theoretically, but in practice, people just saw women being "fatter" then men, even though they might actually be in healthier shape.
@@deathlineee24 You were triggered there, weren’t you? Needed to defend the “Scale,” from being called sexist, rather than understand the issue? To begin with, the index was developed by Belgian Adolphe Quetelet, in the mid-1800’s. His goal? To literally determine values for what he thought was the “Ideal Man.” It was NEVER intended to be used for medicine and he collected the data under the label “Social Physics-“ aka, Eugenics. So you’re jumping in to defend, what is clearly a very biased, outdated, prejudice index… because that is EXACTLY what it was designed to do. And you maybe surprised to know, we haven’t really updated it. So yes, a chart developed over a 100 years ago to determine one man’s idea of the “Ideal (Belgian) Man,” will show a prejudice towards other races and females.
@@DaTimmehWell BMI is most off for muscular men... No muscular men and woman doesn't have a huge difference between normal weight for their height - but there is still a HUGE variation (even among the same sex) for zillion reasons. But I don't understand why it is a problem. Why doctors can't use their EYES... Or measure bodyfat if they don't have proper ones. It's so stupid telling a dry, muscular guy that he is obese :D Not even overweight, not even normal, extreme low body fat and it obviously shows :D Isn't it glaringly obviously and very well known that not the weight for the height is what matters at health? What if the one lacks a whole leg and the other is a stick, they can be quite fat and still at ideal weight so all is well? Oh my. I would expect some common sense from... Well everyone but that's not this world I know but at least from intelligens professionals... Nope, they still focus on the wrong things. I just ignore the woman is fattier things as I can't do much with that. They have more bodyfat as they need it, otherwise it's pretty hard to compare... We can get the bodyfat percentage and try to substract something but what exactly? :D It doesn't matter, health matter, sometimes looks but mostly health. And BMI only points out extreme cases so shouldn't be used for people with a possibly okay weight. When I was less experienced, I thought it's so obviously everyone professional handles it like that and even if they wouldn't, a look to the patient would help. I was wrong.
I've had several instances of sudden drops in blood sugar that resulted in fainting, followed by extreme lethargy, confusion, and a very weird kind of panic. I also don't quite remember events. My memory starts back up after I'm at the hospital getting fluids. EMTs have ALWAYS treated me with respect. I cannot say the same of my coworkers. Some of the 1st hand accounts of individual reactions, including hitting me, shaking me, and trying to lift me, have been absolutely disgusting. So thank you. Truly...💜💜💜
There was a time in my life where you guys were the only people in uniforms I could be around. You all always treated me like I was a human being. Thank you. And you guys need better shifts and higher income and better equipment in alot of cases. Thank you for mentioning the health problems with being overheated as well.
Thank YOU for the thanks! Those of us that consider this a calling and a profession are literally doing what we do for you and other people exactly like you. While it is not always expressed (or sometimes even felt in the moment), it is an honor to have the opportunity to help people in what is likely among the worst experiences of their lives. Oh and, by the way, what we need are politicians and bean counters with agendas to leave us alone. Like military response, any trained emergency response requires skilled labor essentially "sitting around" not performing at "full capacity". If we were already working at capacity there would be no resources held in reserve to immediately respond with when emergencies occur.
@@KeithDCarl yeah you are definitely preaching to the choir on that one we need to put government back into the hands of the people. Not the politicians who vote each other raises the corrupt Judges, and corrupt social services.
@@KeithDCarli was rewatching this morning i wont say that my closed adoption CPTSD and all the stuff that people allowed to happen to me will ever be ok. However I have watched and rewatched your videos many times over the last two years living in my car off wildlife management areas with my esa birds until my real Grandma needed me to drive across country and caretake for so she can continue to live at home with moderate to severe dementia and congestive heart failure and while I have some experience with mental health in others I am nowhere near your level of care or knowledge. I really respect you guys and in learning who I am I had a couple thoughts. A: the burocrates and their supporters are numbers wise the minority they are only about 40 percent of the population, the blue collar folks that make everything and make it work and really run things are about thirty percent of the population they don't fight the powers that be that much because they go home every day to football or whatever is their bliss and possibly beer and as long as you don't mess with their home or kids directly too much they don't really fight for a regime change, there are the intellectuals who are about 15 percent of the population but we have no unified cohesive vision of the actual problem or it's solution so we argue amongst ourselves until nothing ever happens, then there are the idealists who see the problem and they lobby and they fight and they chain themselves to trees and chain link fences and they have peaceful protests and they get arrested but they don't actually have an organized logical plan of action so nothing ever gets done. So we need one vision just like the bureaucrats and it will change. It will change if we can put aside our differences and we can use our strengths together for the common good. The other thought I had was the how to do this. The people of the long house also known by some as the Iroquois nations have the oldest functional democracy that still exists in the world. It's based on having to consider the next seven generations when you make decisions, policies, treaties and laws, and when I found out I am part Onondaga I researched some of how they do things. There is a clan mother of every clan and there are several clans within a tribe and 6 tribes within Iroquois nations. The clan mother of every clan gets to know everyone in the clan and when it is needed she chooses who is the representative of her clan for their government. If the clan mothers designee does bad things or fails the clan she has the power to remove her selection and pick another candidate. No voting yourself raises or accepting bribes you are there for your people and the honor of your clan. Alot of the United States government was modeled after the people of the long house. We need to go to the people of the long house apologize for what we have done and we ask to join you and be under your ways. We get completely rid of all our Congress and Senate and the president and vice president and all local government every last judge everyone out of political office and we put ourselves under the authority of the people of the long house they will organize us into peaceful productive organized tribes with a representative and clan mother that work we will not have as much say at council till we prove we can show respect and behave and we will help clean up what we did to pollute their sacred tribal waters and lands and give back any areas sacred to them. I think it is the only way if we want to survive the stupidity. It's a thought anyway
The only catches are the people who like things the way they are and the people of the long house have the right to tell us to go fly a kite and leave them alone.
Thank you for everything you and your fellow firefighters, first responders, EMTs, nurses , doctors, soldiers, and everyone else(as this is in no way a list of every type of occupation we should be greatful for, who stands up and fights for us on a daily basis)- who puts their life in danger or dedicates so much of their time, energy, effort, and heart and soul into saving and protecting us all. 🙏🏻
Had to sign in to comment! Love this Guy! My days with Emergency Services ended almost a decade ago. I started out as a Soldier Medic in the 70's. I was fortunate enough to earn a civilian certification of EMT while stationed in Korea. That translated into getting a job as a FF/EMT when I got out. Finished National Paramedic in 1981. EARLY /FRUSTRATING days! Actual mouth to mouth! I relate more to 'Emergency Services' as an identifier to my career as I flew Search and Rescue with the Civil Air Patrol, Rescue Scuba Dived, First Responded, Operations Supervisor for County EMS, FF, Deployed OEF 2003-2005 - Combat Medic/Instructor etc., It was who I was, and will always be part of me. It's really GOOD to see the 'Noobies' enjoying the craft. One thing I used to tell my patients for a matter of perspective, I might not remember their phone number, but, if they are ever in need, they can always reach me, '911'. I'll bet even the WSJ knows that, so much for 'simply stabilizing', of course, we cannot fix FUGLY
I grew up with my dad and grandfather as firemen. 24 on and 48 off is absolutely needed. Sometimes they're called in on days off. The public doesn't know the sacrifices made until they themselves have to rely on emergency responders. Keep up the good work!
Im sixteen, and have always wanted to be in emergency services, because my mom used to be a volunteer EMT and my dad still works full time at the fire headquarters. I always looked up to firefighters and EMTs for being so brave and helping someone on their worst day. Since im sixteen now, i can volunteer, and i plan on signing up this week, actually. which is super awesome:) i think ill get amazing experience from doing this, even if it turns out not to be my thing, but if i really love it, maybe ill become a career firefighter after college:)
Living on the edge of a forest, and having had our home (and the forest) saved from fire several times - Thank you all, and please keep up the good work. You folks cannot make enough money, and deserve more time off. (Because I'm 2-hours from a hospital and do not want my home to burn down.)
I have uncontrolled grand mal seizures, & on at least 3 occasions I've spent 15-20 mins in a stationary ambulance while they worked on me. They could have driven me to the hospital in less than half that time, but obviously they determined that the best course of action was to work on me right then & there. I've got mad respect for all of you first responders out there! Thank you for everything that y'all do!
I have a cousin in Canada who's a fireman. He's also a kinesiologist. I'm a medical professional but I consider you guys one of us and sometime think all of us can learn from each other. I rate you guys!!! You are so well rounded and awesome!!!! Sometimes I'd rather one of you was at my side in an emergency.
I have a great respect for EMS. Due to their very swift response time (it was around 3 min I was told) they managed to somewhat stabilize me (it was a crazy situation) and get me to another ambulance to transport to a hospital. EMS deserve much more respect than they get. Hats off yall and thank you.
Emergency tv show (viewed in Scotland) was what got me interested in being a Paramedic, I ended up as a Canadian Military Medical Technician and a Civilian EMT. Roy and Johnny were there with me through it all. 😂
I’m not a FF, EMT or a PM. I do enjoy these videos as Jason is a great entertainer. Friends that I have in the field tell me various stories on what it’s like on shift, how exhausting it is when a 24 turns into a 36 or even a double when one of their reliefs can’t make it. It make me so happy to see that, in addition to the stressful, long shifts, that Jason can entertain us with these stories, educate us on what they go through and what any prospective person who wants to become a first responder can expect to go through. I really wish more could be done to compensate those for their time. Thank you
I just love this guy Jason! I had a ride in an ambulance after rolling my truck in the Yukon; those people who took care of me were all angels as far as I am concerned. And they checked out my little dog, too and she got to ride on top of my stomach all the way to the hospital. Oh yes, I have a deep respect for these folks.
Honestly, forget insulting police, paramedics and firefighters. I don't even know where to begin with praising them all. All I can say is that I'm insanely grateful for them.
As a person who had a midnight visit from the fat boys in the red wee yoo wagon for the first time last night, I can honestly say I have rarely met 10 people who were that professional and adept at teamwork. They even thanked me for calling despite the fact that there wasn't a serious fire (oven grease caught smoke), better one call too many than one call too few
I love this guy's videos! Also, as someone that worked 12 years in pharmacy and 2 years so far at a hospital, mad respect for EMTs, Firefighters, nurses, all you guys put up with a lot of crap, to do a lot of good.
Almost 4 years later seeing this and it makes my blood boil. I have mad respect for EMTs and FFs. It's mentality like that article the reason why people want to remove taxes going to emergency services. Thank you so much for your service and know we all appreciate the hard work yall do.
Don Smith it’s better than anything else you’ll find. It’s the least fake news, and that’s what I look for. Even if they don’t have as many experts as the NYT, they don’t either work for the Democratic or Republican Parties. Except their opinion board. That’s all right wingers.
@@BZB2000 This isnt bad it just doesnt really kiss ass. Its a small 30 second piece. Ive seen worse. I dont expect a 2 minute clip explain that I get paid 1/24 of what a DR does but have to do what a whole ER does with a 10th of the equipment and a staff of 2! My family has no clue what I do and they know what I do!
I was having pain breathing a little after my daughter was born and I was back home. Seriously thought I'd pass out it was so painful to move my lungs. And I'll never forget when that first firefighter walked through the door and I just stared at his arms. They were huge! I kept wondering if he could lift the firetruck. 😂
Just finished my 48 hour tour on the booboo bus, where we "only ran" 8 calls. Nevermind that we sleep on the installment plan. Afterall, we take naps at work so how hard can it be?
God bless brother. I'm a Surgical Technician, and a retired 91W Army Combat Medic. one stresser you have to deal with, that wasn't mentioned, is when the "victim" refuses care cause their stupid, so they pass out, at which time you can treat them. followed up with some form of litigation. while in the Army, we dealt with a lot of stupid, they just had consequences for refusing care, that they wouldn't care to experience. God Bless
Sad part to this story, politicians will run with what the “Knows-All, Fact Checked” news person said, and use that to defund fire/ems and stop new hires.
At least where I work we have a great community who will go to bat for us, EMS included. Every time they try to cut, the people get a ballot proposal to reverse the cuts. And the ballot measure _always_ passes. Even if it says the T word
Can you imagine reaching a point in your journalism career that you’re like “let’s insult firefighters and paramedics, they probably deserve it”
Lol right?
Like of all the groups to be snarky towards or criticize, let alone so poorly.
They're not journalists any more, they're gobshite mouthpieces for their employers' political views.
2020 has entered the chat.
@@zacmumblethunder7466 i dont think the folks in charge really care that much about politics for personal reason. that doesnt mean they dont care for impersonal reasons.
after all, making people angry is one of the easiest ways of getting their attention
@@bradpotts1747 It always has been.
The thing with stories like this one is they seem to magically appear when cuts to the service in question are being planned.
You are right, though, unfortunately there are people who love to be made angry by such reporting. I've heard people say "Oh, I only buy that paper because I get so angry with it."
I once had an EMT literally stabilize me by holding me upright basically in a hug lol, because I was in too much agonizing pain to lay down on the way there. My appendix had burst, and he told the ER staff that... They told him and me "it must be gas"... He stayed and missed half a days pay trying to convince the doctors and nurses I was gonna f****ing die. -.- Didn't work... I didn't get in to see anyone until I started to go septic. I almost did die.. BUT! That particular EMT did know exactly what was wrong, and went pretty above and beyond for me. One in a million dude right there.
I want to say one in a million, but as an EMT... we kinda sorta have to argue with nurses more than we would like. Most are good, and I'm not dunking on hospitals.... but I swear sometimes they are... something else.
@@benjamintim3542 An official and a witness? I get there's doubt, but I still can't help but be stunned to even ask why would any medical worker argue with the EMT. O__O
@@dangerwarg9682 because nurses are a "higher qualification," despite the fact that we hone our skills on the front. Most nurses take us for our word and are rather polite. They also know that sometimes, even we don't get the full story because patients don't want to tell us things. It doesn't usually become a problem overall.
@@benjamintim3542 Thank goodness for that. xD
Geez. Bet no one got disciplined. 😩 That EMT was a badass. Glad yer still here.
On the subject of "merely stabilizing" a person, I have a buddy who was a paramedic and on his off days did pizza delivery. His fire chief at one point told him they were the same job. "Get 'em there flat and warm."
This made me laugh WAY too hard.
Dark humor with a little extra red pepper and oregano. 😂
@flickcentergaming680 That was hilarious, i also laughed too hard.
And don't let the cheese run to one side.🤣
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My wife was an EMT for a little over 20 years, and it left her with a bad back, PTSD and terrible headaches. I want to say thank you to all of you first responders out there for the GREAT job you all do!
Wait, you can get PTSD out of EMT work. Dear god, i knew they didnt got it easy but damn. Hope she is feeling better
@@lucianogastonbuetdelgado7670 PTSD for first responders in general is not uncommon. Suicide accounts for more first responders deaths than on duty deaths year after year, due to PTSD.
The "we only work 8 days a month" thing absolutely grinds my gears because basic third-grade arithmetic will tell you that, on a 24 on & 48 off schedule, that's hovering somewhere around a 50 hour work week every week.
What? You're using simple arithmetic? How is a journalist supposed to be expected to master something that complex? They're too busy "objectively" telling us what to think.
Why wouldn't they move you guys to a shift work type deal? like in other fields that need 24 hour staffing that's how it get's done. Figure combine that with overtime/flex and some floating crew for when things inevitably run over the shift end and you could have some stability and get more regular sleep. Clearly this is an obvious solution so I must be missing something I just don't know what it is.
@@zyeborm Probably because of under-funding. After all, they have to rely on volunteers. How many other institutions of government need to do that?
@@7F0X7 interestingly enough my state in Australia has the largest volunteer fire fighting organisation in the world. 70,000 volunteers for the rural fire service. But the structural fire fighters and rescue are mostly professional full time with a backup contingent of "retained" firefighters that are kinda like military reservists. They get paid if they get called but it's not there primary job. There's more of those out in the country though.
@@zyeborm because getting off and on shift is very irregular, even with a 48/96 or 24/48 schedule. My husband’s shift is supposed to end at 7 am but usually he doesn’t get home till 8:30 despite the station only being about 12 min down the street. He works 48/96. That’s 1 shift change every 2 days. Imagine having 4 shift changes in 2 days, it would make things so messy
This rant was epic... I remember as a young man laying on the side of the road with my left clavicle sticking out of my skin and blood running down my face like a warm slurpee was poured over my head from a motorcycle wreck...minutes later the paramedics arrived from the local fire department and the NOT overweight, NOT kinda stupid, and very professional EMTs unfucked my situation. You guys rock. Keep up the good fight.
Warm slurpee - sticky, weird colour, dries to a crispy crackle all the while pulling your skin tighter than Angelina Jolie's face... Good description! 😜 Hope your clavicle is Aokay now mate.
Same exact thing happened to me!!! Same bone( left shoulder), motorcycle accident, but bc a deer jump out in front of my bike on a 25mph curve.(was going 50mph) Lost control. Fire dept was there b4 EMT's were bc it was in the middle of know where. They saved my life, the scraping of skin on concrete makes it so it doesn't stop bleeding ever. I guarentee that. But the good news is a met my girlfriend of 10 years now while in recovering at a friend's house. It all worked out.
Yes, firefighters unfuck people.
You should write a book with descriptors like that. That was awful to read.
@BigTestes I got into a lot fucked situations before, the cops helped unfuck me twice, and the fire department unfucked me.
1:02 If you simplify it like that, ANYTHING can be simple. For example, “ The job of a anesthesiologist is to simply put the patient to sleep.”
The job of nasa engineers is to simply throw some metal into space
Haha, I just thought about the job I'm currently training for in the Navy.
We simply heat up some rocks to boil water, which spins turbines and pushes the boat forward.
It's not like it's nuclear engineering or anything!
@@micahphilson I don’t know man, more than one step? Sounds too complicated for me
@@andrewdieu1288 Hot rock make boat move.
Hammer go bonk.
@@micahphilson Yes, me do think good now
An EMT delivered my baby in the front seat of my car, and he was calm, reassuring, and did it perfectly (I’m an OB/GYN nurse practitioner, so I can give that expert opinion). Thank you all for the amazing work you do!❤❤❤
The apartment I lived in years ago caught fire while I was gone to a store. I came home in the middle of the fire and firefighters were already there. I told them my dog was inside and a firefighter went back in found him brought him out and gave him oxygen while rubbing his chest. Dog was good and that firefighter had my respect for life. Thank you to all firefighters and first responders
Human or animal, a life is a life
Half the state is on fire: "It still only counts as one!"
Does that make you a dwarf???
the whole country's a dumpster fire LMAO
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Underrated
*Dies of Laughter*
Your rage fuels my will to live.
HOOAH Drill SERGEAAAAAAANT!!!!!!!
@@adam678910 You know that profile pic is Sgt. Hy right? AKA Angry Cops on YT.
Yes I do!
@@adam678910 good lol :D
It tastes so fucking good on my lips.
I went splat in the ice at the end of February this year. I live rurally. Some fun. Open compound fracture. There I was at 6:30 in the morning in my nightgown and fzuzy pajama pants, 26°. I had to crawl back inside to get to the phone to call 911. I, naturally, bled like stink all the way from point of landing to the phone. Quite the mess. They came, they taco'd my ankle in a pillow, they cleaned up a LOT of the blood while others were taking me in to town to the hospital. I have no real memory between 9 or so, and 4:30 when I woke up post surgery. Once I was up and stable on both feet, I made a HUGE batch of cookies to say thank you. I could never begin to thank them as much as they deserved it!
100% truth. As a career firefighter I’m glad there is someone on you tube that tells it like it really is in the field.
Yeah. And can tell it in a humorous and sarcastic way to get the points across. Well done Jason.
Mr. Hall,
Thank you brother, for having stood the watch with us. We might not have ever met, but I'm sure we've been on alot of similar scenes. Take care and stay safe sir. GOD bless.
33 yrs retired Captain and paramedic.We were told in the broward fire academy...class 75. That the 24/48 schedule was established through a case study that stated it took 48 hours for your body to return to normal after carbon monoxide exposure from working a structure fire. This in essence supported the 24/ 48 schedule well before 1980. Granted Ppe has been greatly improved but the standard schedule is still used. Keep up the awesome work with the videos and stay safe! Love this guy!!!
TYFYS
Thank you for your service
I cant imagine why anyone would say ONE SINGLE bad thing about a person volunteering to save lives
Also, of all the firefighters I’ve met I can easily say none have been arrogant or mean. Exactly the opposite actually.
I can see you have NEVER been around a bunch of guys who have not enough to do, but mumble and grumble about everything and everyone! Good on you for being so lucky! Its rare to be that lucky! Trust me, something doesnt have to be true first before some dumb bloke complains about it! LOL
possibilities:
1. They're stupid
2. They don't understand first-hand what it's like to be rescued from one of these situations or to BE the one that has to go into that situation to do the rescuing
3. They're being paid to
4. They're trying to impress someone else that is stupid by talking shit where they can't get punched in the face by someone for being a shithead.
5. Some combination of the above.
Then you definitely underestimate people's (and specifically journalists') stupidity.
you would be surprised at what people say about shit they have no idea about.
I want to see a news reporter "simply" stabilize a patient.
And without crying.
Hey! It's simple.. when compared.. I dunno.. Brain surgery sounds kinda hard.
Dude, these clowns cant even report the news anymore. Lets not give them an important job or anything!
10/10 would pay for that kickstarter if the patient was a realistic AI dummy or something XDXDXD
The plastic airhead reading this report looks as if she'd run in circles screaming if she got a paper cut.
When I broke my femur and pinky in a car accident, the firefighters were the ones who got me out of car. Though I was in excruciating pain, cracked jokes with me to get through it. To all the first responders majority of us know the hard work and stress you’re under and appreciate ALL that you do!!!
Thank you, Jason, for pointing out that stat about how 70% of firefighters are volunteers. I suspect that the average member of the general public has no idea about this. And given that even some career firefighters are occasionally a bit disparaging towards volunteers, it's nice to hear somebody of your stature point out the key role that volunteers play.
"Number 6: Most firefighters aren't even pros."
I have a lot of respect for volunteers and firefighters in general, but volunteers really deserve it. I grew up in Roanoke, among the huge ass star and other things there claim to fame was that the town had the worlds first volunteer fire department. I don’t know how true that is but it’s interesting nonetheless.
Lol, we got a volly
@@macattak6713 clearly
@@hairlesscat6458 what state were you in when you lived in Roanoke because I live in a Roanoke but I know there are many city’s named that
The average person works 40 hrs/week. If a fireman works 9 24hr days in a month, that equates to an average 54 hrs/week. I have been in an accident where I was transported by ambulance. I will forever be grateful for the exceptional care the EMTs provided me. And when my husband, daughter & her dog were in a rollover accident, the EMTs allowed my daughter & her dog to accompany my husband in the ambulance. Thank you for your service.
EMTs and paramedics are not the same thing.
@@jareddyer3142does that really matter? They are first responders. That's all that matters. They are first responders and first responders are heroes...
@@BeccaHetrick yeah it does matter? They are two completely differently specialized positions, in a serious emergency where the difference needs to be known, it can save a life whether it comes down to an EMT or a paramedic. And yes, they are ALL heroes, I wasn't trying to cast shade on either with my observation.
"ok the dog can come but the girl has to stay."
@BeccaHetrick it definitely does matter. Both are heros, but paramedics have different training than EMT's. EMT's can't do IV's to give drugs to patients, administering drugs, etc.
*Edit your there's no difference between an EMT and a Paramedic is like saying there's no difference between a nurse practioner and a RN.
My dad was a firefighter. He worked so much that I asked my mom if he still lived with us when I was kid. He worked 4 days on, 4 days off and had a second job on the 4 days off because firefighters aren't paid enough.
Is he still alive dear? Also I'm sorry he wasn't around much. He sounds like a helluva man though, provider. To sacrifice
The news strikes again. Not caring who they wrongfully throw under the bus so long as they get ratings. I'm glad you tore that news lady a new one! Much love and respect to EMT's and Firefighters. ❤
And also, we may work only 9 shifts a month, but that’s 216 hours a month vs. a typical 9-5 job which is about 170 hours if you get a 30 minute lunch break
I definitely wanted to say that good catch Brother.
For real.
Too logical of a response... you can’t show facts like that!! 🙄
What's a lunch break? I haven't had one of those in YEARS
Don't forget that a vast majority of Fire/EMS personnel also work a second job almost doubling that number.
the ems crew that responded to my brothers suicide were amazing, i had broken my leg and ankle running down the stairs after hearing the gunshot, they took care of me and kept me calm and gave me anxiety medication so i wouldnt have a panic attack, they brought blankets to me and my family as it was in january and it was extremely cold outside. those people are literal angels
These people are awesome. I'll never forget the guy who took care of me when they responded to my brother's murder. He sat on the pavement with me to make sure I was ok when he found me running down the street after I had to step over the body to get help.
To say “I’m so sorry for your loss” is terribly inadequate. 😢
My deepest condolences to your family
Still comes out to more than a 40 hour work week on average.
Wow I'm So Sorry To Hear That 😢
“Most firefighters are obese” last time I checked to get into the fire academy u have to go through a physical test where u have to wear 75 pounds on ur back climb a certain number of flights of stairs and go through a huge obstacles course I’m just like 5 minutes and 56 seconds
my trainer BMI was obese.. he was muscles on muscles
@@poro9084 As my firefighter uncle would say. “You want the man who’s going to pull you out of the fire to be built like the brick shithouse that’s on fire.”
yea, just like cops who are in top shape....
Hey, for some people, that's just 1/10th of their weight.
BMI as a whole is stupid it doesn’t account for muscle mass or your actual body fat percentage
I was in a head on collision car accident two weeks ago on the highway, thank God I walked away with a dislocated/broken wrist and a bruise; it could have been so much worse. My wrist very clearly and obviously looked dislocated and I was fighting consciousness and shock for the first two minutes after with nobody I knew around. The amazing EMT's of the local hospital (two minutes away) made a very easy makeshift splint with a pillow and athletic tape and talked to me through the whole assessment and drive to the hospital, wiping my tears and joking around with me. I am so thankful for them, they didn't have much to do but the one who rode in the back with me did his absolute best to keep my attention off of my very broken wrist and I hope I get to tell them thank you someday, that redirection was all I needed until my family could meet me.
"first objective is to simply stabilize and transport the patient to a higher level of care" 🤦♂️
Literally the whole point of first aid in general.
Do they expect them to build a hospital on the spot or something?
If someones entire job is to show up and read a teleprompter while displaying some level of charisma, then I'm not shocked that they think other jobs are just as simple. Seriously basically no one who talks on TV actually knows a damn thing they are saying and read the info a mere 2 seconds before they regurgitate it. Yet they think they are the "real" workers.
RIGHT! It's ridiculous! You can only do what you can do at the moment, they aren't PSYCHIC!
I genuinely think that's what they were saying, I can only hope that the level of stupidity displayed by the Wall Street journal people in the video he's responding to is relatively isolated, because I can guarantee that I can go to the absolute middle of nowhere in the developing country I live in and even they would know that they don't have the entire effing hospital in the vehicle they are in
I really think they want EMS to have the knowledge, skills and training of a full doctor w/o the pay.
“““Simply”””
May fave thing about this is he totally losses his shit but never actually insults them. He's able to accurately and humorously express himself without resorting to insults I really respect even when he jokes about getting the research from interns watching TV there's a modicum of pity for the poor intern
But then that's the kind of professionalism and empathy you'd want from a firefighter/paramedic
Excellent post. I'm replying so you can see how many thumbs up you received.
Agreed. The weight of facts deals a better punch to the face than any insult. The man knows it and takes full advantage of it. Irony based on facts can be the ultimate tool in verbal warfare.
They don't insult or lie about firefighters either
You can see it though, in his eyes. He is not happy.
@Deep Fried Jesus indeed. If his eyes rolled back any further he'd be describing what it was like fighting the Great Fire of. London
Legit made me worry he was going to have a freaking heart attack explaining the various factors that put firefighters at increased risk for heart attacks. And he didn’t even get into all of the mental health effects extra cortisol and lack of sleep have on a person. Keep up the amazing work, Jason.
Not to mention the adrenaline that rushes through your body when you go from dead asleep to 90 mph in .5 seconds flat to try and save someone from their own stupidity or a genuine accident.
My thought too! I prescribe not watching any more popcorn journalism on fightfighters.
Honestly i would love to know how they got the idea that 70% are obese.
My guess: they go with the most simple BMI calculations, which dont differentiate between fat and muscle. Since muscle is way heavier than fat most well trained/strong people will scale as "obese".
It is extremly dishonest to frame it like that!
@@naverthis7552 Think you meant denser than fat. Just saying it's heavier is pretty vague.
@@donjuan9746 yeah that is most likely what i meant, its weight being higher than that of fat.
English isnt my first language so i sometimes mess things like that up. Thank you for the correction.
@Fire Department Chronicles i went into Diabetic keto acidosis before, got to the hospital and NO ONE could get an IV in me, except the EMS guy that worked in the ambulance, came in did it in one stick walked away, that guy probably saved my life and definitely my veins from the constant tries. thanks for everything Fire Fighters and EMS do, truly, Thank You.
My first thought when she said they're out of shape and have heart attacks was that they have one of the most demanding jobs physically and no matter how in shape you are, it takes its toll. But knowing now about the added medical risk, it's mind boggling that they don't have more fatalities
They're built different. Also, knowing about the problems helps massively in reducing/preventing them, and properly recover, so the wear and tear can be slowed down, I think!
He didn't really go into detail, but the BMI/Obese thing is the dumbest thing ever if you aren't actually sedentary. It literally only looks at height & weight to decide if you are "obese". Anyone with any appreciable muscle is at risk of being "overweight" on this scale. Senior year of highschool I remember us doing both calipers and BIA to measure actual body fat. Turns out that I had only ~4% body fat while also being considered "obese".
I don't know about you, but to me looking like Dwayne Johnson isn't what obese means. (Quick google for his height & weight also shows he would be considered "obese" according to this reporter lol)
@@EarlLeeByrd THIS! And granted people can get too big on muscle but that's not anyone who uses that muscle for work like a fire fighter.
And don't forget the poisonous smoke and gases from fires. Sure, we're wearing our air supply and mask when we go in. But ever realized, how it smells around a fire? That's all poisonous gasses and small particles (btw: most people die of the smoke not from the heat). Now, firefighters get in and are protected. They come out and believe me, you'll want that stupid mask from your face as quickly as possible! It's hot under there, you're almost drowning in your own sweat (ok, that might not be entirely true ;)). But you've been in there. Your clothes have taken up soot and gasses. All really nasty stuff (cyanide, dioxine, chlorine. You name it). The outside of your jacket is hot. So, you get your mask off and breath in a unhealthy dose of those warm gases that rise from your gear. Nice!
We have procedures in place to reduce the risk. But they are not perfect. And believe me: when you're coming out of a fire, you're not really in the mood to spend 20 minutes getting undressed on the scene and getting into clean clothes.
@@EarlLeeByrd that's not how it works though. BMI is just an indicator. No one with a sane brain takes just one number and goes from there. That's just how lazy people spin it to find an excuse which allows them to ignore the obvious.
"You are fat because that one number said so" no one ever said when looking at Arnold Schwarzenegger.
People, not only medical educated people, understand the difference between muscles and fat very well without much education needed. You just look at a person an immediately know which it is.
Btw.: massive muscles aren't exactly healthy either. They often lead into severe cardiovascular problems. So it's not as if a BMI of 40 would suddenly indicate a healthy body, if the amount of fat was below 20% ...
Not only are most of them actually professional, in shape, knowledgeable, etc, but also they really care. I don't know how many patients one can remember, but after seeing hundreds, to remember one that wasn't that special is amazing! What do I mean? Let me explain...
When I was 8 years old, the right rear wheel of a 1980 Buick station wagon ran over my waist. I don't know if it was that or me walking on it immediately after, but my pelvis broke. I spent 3 weeks in the hospital and a few months in a wheelchair. When I was in 7th grade, 12 years old, so 4 years later, I was in special ed classes. One of these classes went to tour a nearby fire station. When we got inside, several EMTs and firefighters were present. One of the EMTs looked right at me, recognized me, asked if I was (my real name) and when I confirmed, he said he was one of the medics in the ambulance the day I was run over. I was shocked but also felt really good because this complete stranger, who has certainly seen hundreds of patients and certainly seen at least a few more unique situations than my own, remembered not only my face, but my name. I will always be grateful to that guy because of the second meeting more than the first. 🙂🙂🙂
Amazing story ! First responders are heroes . The things they see everyday I couldn't fathom to take home mentally. That's why it takes a certain kind of special people to do those jobs.
@@jessicascott6413 Indeed... I'm not sure I could mentally handle the things they see and do... 💙💙💙
My dad was a volunteer fireman when my sister and I were little (and before we were born). He told us stories that would turn anyone's hair white.... Like the story of a man my father grew up with who got into a car accident and had a guardrail penetrating through his chest (probably one of the reasons why they redeveloped guardrails) and literally all my dad and the other first responders could do was hold this man and comfort him while he died... And this was back in the late '70s and early '80s, there were no cell phones. If there HAD been cell phones back then, my dad would have given this guy his to let him call his family to say goodbye....
They probably thought about you a lot, wondering if you ended up ok. You were a kid, and though professional at the time, that shit probably stuck with them. But they would still be glad to have been there to help you nonetheless. It probably meant a lot to see you ok all that time later.
@@BeccaHetrickI know of a few offspring of first responders and they have it rough. Their dads are so overprotective because of what they see on a daily basis that they don't let their kids get away with anything. Plus, they set early curfews and run through safety precaution standards. The daughters are so protective that a few of them need chaperones (an older brother) to tag along. Having a first responder as a parent is a double edge sword. Great if you have a medical emergency but horrible too because now the parent knows what kind of trouble you may have gotten into. All first responders talk about who's up to what...word gets around fast.
Did she forget about how Australia was on fire for a few months straight
We are about to burn again.
And then California who’s burning all year round
This was 4 years ago.
@@wilsoniothegreat6162 Yeah not to mention Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and a few other states that are all burning during the summer but still send resources to Cali
Also the Amazon rainforest I believe
I’m actually embarrassed how the Karens of today have replaced much of the more appreciative members of society. I make damn sure to support our local paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement. My wife has been battling multiple medical issues pretty much her entire life, and has experienced a few emergencies requiring immediate attention during our marriage. I can’t show enough appreciation for the support of the professionals that saved the life of my wife more than once. I will be forever grateful. Thank you for being awesome!! 🥰
I absolutely love these videos!
The one that rubs me the wrong way the most as an EMT is the amount of flak that Law Enforcement gets nowadays. Yes, there are bad apples in the bunch, but that happens in literally ANY work situation. I've met more than a few dingleberries that have made me wonder how they even graduated high school, let alone got certified to keep people alive. But the media has all officers now portrayed as "greedy money grabbing ticket writers who like to shoot people of different skin color", and people are buying into it more and more.
They're mad at the wrong people
A volunteer isn't getting paid to save lives, but they do it anyway
If it wasn't for the paramedics, my father would be dead
So yeah, support emergency personel, cause without them, I wouldn't have my father today
Yeah it is sad, Even working a job as a cashier you get shit on now.
I had two friends who were identical twins, and they were both obese. They became firefighters and by the time they were done training, they both looked like new people.
They wouldn’t have gotten hired in my city, they run candidates through an obstacle course, only the really fit get hired, then get even more fit.
@@asmith7876 I lived in a tiny town, of 2500 people. And they were redneck royalty in my town. Their family owned a the one small trash collecting business, opposed to waste management, so I'm sure they had some decent good old boy system connections.They were also genuinely great dudes, very likeable.
@@dannythompson1948 turns out putting in effort and not being complete assholes probably meant that whoever trained them was happy to help them get into shape
@@servermeta that's probably true, but also, in the mountains of northern California, we're just made differently. The community is probably the most progressive conservative place I've ever been. We take care of our own, and of our guests. The one thing that's made me proudest, is everywhere I go, somebody tells me a story about how well they were treated by my kin. It's pretty cool to hear an Italian immigrant in SF tell you a story about a friend from back home helping them out.. :)
Firefighters and EMTs saved my daughter's life. Took them over an hour to get her out of the car that was stuck in a tree. They also came to the hospital and checked to see how she was on more than one occasion. I know without a doubt they had just as much to do with her making it through as her doctors and nurses did. You guys are my heroes.
Back when I was teenager I considered going into the news industry. I picked up some media electives at my high school and volunteered at my local news network. One of the first things I learned was that drama sells much faster than warm-hearted stories. They'll target any group and smear them up if it'll bring in views. The only reason they won't is if a particular group has the power to negatively impact their reputation
I went through the same thing in highschool and when entering college. I had respect for people that reported news that was needed, even if it wasn't wanted. Mostly unbiased folks that weren't afraid to get into situations and interview anybody in order to bring light to a situation
I gave up on that ideal after entering college. We're in the age of just yellow journalism and arrogant journalists and reporters that think they're better than others because they talk down to a group of people. Utterly pathetic and really disappointing
Yeah, that "if it bleeds, it leads" mentality.
My husband was studying journalism in college in the 80s and the professor in charge of the campus newspaper said "I don't care if it's true or not, I want a good story"
“We are no longer responding to calls from the news station.”
Certain groups can’t be criticized though 🤔
My stepdad was a firefighter and EMT for many years before he lost his life. He was one of the best people I've ever known. Completely selfless with a heart of gold. He told me so much about the ins and outs of being a firefighter and EMT. I wish all firefighters and EMTs could be compensated in ways beyond what they deserve. They have my love and respect for life. RIP Brian Hurley ❤ you're truly my hero
As a height worker, and former law enforcement officer, I have nothing but mad respect for firefighters everywhere. Y'all are a bunch of badasses and this dude thanks you guys for doing your job
Hope your height work is going well. 😊🤣
are you that long?
My brother is a paramedic and is currently in nursing school. I’m high school he was in an EMT class and was an intern with a fire department. The things he saw scarred him but he hasn’t given up helping people and wanting to be his best. So all my support to first responders.
I _LOVE_ his reaction to the second one! 'Simply' stabilise them, smh..
Sure, when I was struck with what was thought to be a stroke (it wasn't, something else neurological that still affects me), the EMT's 'simply' stabilised me, and we took a 'country drive route' to the hospital. Lights and sirens were just for show, obviously.
Seriously, thank you EMT's and Firefighters everywhere for what you all do, every day
as someone who lost a home to a housefire and had to be treated for smoke inhalation I'd like to thank the firefighters and the EMS who responded to the call after 2:30am and helped calm down my then just turned 16 year old self and to thank you for getting there so quickly. I hope you and yours stay safe and healthy!
This guy is like the angry cops for firefighters. I like it.
Not the hero we deserve, but the hero we needed.
Could you imagine a collab with these guys
@@liamselle1990 whould be amazing
@@liamselle1990 I'd pay to see that.
Except his people dont kill other people.
Gotta love the hard work journalists put in these days. Those two Google searches were probably draining.
LOL say nothing about the beating those poor nails just took! oh, and the eye strain! Its a dog's life; you just wouldnt understand! (LMAO)
As a California native, there is no first responder I love more than a firefighter. You guys are simply the best.
My dad said he was the one that had to inform 3 little kids that their mom couldn’t be resuscitated and had sadly passed away. Paramedics and firefighters don’t have it easy. And they get no time to process any of the traumatic experiences they have at work because they have a 48 hour overtime weekend that they have to get through.
And they don't get fair wages either.
To add to the part about obesity: Chronic stress and sleep deprivation heavily increase your risk of obesity and other health complications! It's an ouroboros of health deterioration.
Eating all those chemicals probably ain't helping, either. What do you mean triglosphometabisulfate alumina hexametauranium triglycerohexachromate partially hydrogenated polonium is bad for me? The FDA allowed it in the ingredients, so its gud!
@@manictiger you cook and prepare clean meals when you have little to no time at all not even factoring the sleeping schedule
@@vOID-fh1qt
Huh? What does that have to do with anything? There's plenty of high quality prepared food out there. It just costs more. Frankly, I cook a lot, but it's usually easy stuff like soups and such. Soup is even easier than microwave. Microwave can burn, but soups are soups. Meat, water, spice, timer, toppings, done.
I love that description; it's perfect👌
not to mention with shifts like that it's harder to factor in time for a consistent eating or exercising scedule. Snacks get you through shifts when you don't have time to eat.
Righteous, Brother!
How about a piece on “Five things that a Wall Street Journalist won’t tell you.”
#1: "They almost never research the topic they write about"
#2: "They're often remarkably dumb"
Repeat ad nauseam
#1 90% of the time they're just a pretty face with a good voice, reading a script they don't understand that was thrown together by an intern in about 15 minutes to fill a gap in the air time.
Our should I have saved that one for #5?
One, our boss is Rupert Murdoch, and we only care about the rich.
@@EgorKaskader Many of them are out of shape and obese! Too many of them think far more highly of themselves than the general public does!
@@b.f.2461 Reminds me another one: we all fantasized about being actors and entertainers but we didnt have the talent! LOL
Thank you for mentioning wildland fires. This 8-9 days on shift can quickly turn into weeks, with the hope of getting 12-24 hrs off just so you can go back and continue to fight the ongoing, uncontained, unpredictable fire. This feels like a hit piece.
When a neighbor's apartment caught fire early last month firefighters got there in under FOUR minutes and kept the fire from spreading beyond the two apartments that caught. Thank you for all you do, more people could have been hurt and displaced if not for them.
This may not seem important to a lot of people, but firefighters save pets, too. When a fire burned down most of my apartment building a number of years ago, firefighters found my four cats and got them to safety. I was at work when all this happened-not there to tell anyone that cats were in my apartment. I was so grateful for the compassion of those men!
What’s amazing is that report had to probably go through so many people and nobody stopped it!
Once again - WSJ owned by Rupert Murdoch = evil.
Oh, but the only thing amazing" about any of this is how badly so-called "journalism" has fallen. Like you said, there used to be editorial standards, multiple groups of people checking for errors, be they copy or factual.
As a Truckee native who's spent a fair amount of time in the various fire stations around town, I can confirm that every single firefighter I have met here is insanely physically fit.
I just wanted to say thank you for everything you folks do to help us .
“And the obesity scale is completely ridiculous, it factors 0 muscle into telling us that we are fat.” I can confirm that this is true. My dad was a gymnast and was technically morbidity obese though out his entire child hood and teenage years while having six-pack abs and working out for 8-12 hours a week.
Yes. I will never forget how according to the bmi scale in high school. This 4ft some football player (so muscles and physically fit) was considered obese. U could just look at the guy and know that was complete bullshit, he was skinny af. Like he wasn’t even strong man “fat”
I had heard a definition before of 20lbs of body fat being a marker for obesity. While obviously a flat number won't work for everyone, I think fat content would be a better indicator than bmi
@Jason Hammond Fun fact - the BMI scale was literally made under the supervision of private weight loss companies. Meaning that their intention was to make people think they were fat and therefore spend more money on their products and fad diets. They also only took white people into account, meaning that basically all black and brown people will be automatically considered to be even more overweight than most white and Eastern Asian people.
When I measured myself on the BMI scale as a joke , it through out my rate of heart attack as likely. Even though I had a full blood workup to say I was just fine.
Why do they let 'science' like this out of the basement?
@@brianreaver Because $$$ I guess right lol
My mum had mini strokes, my stairs were too narrow with a sharp curve, the paramedics picked her up and carried her down as the stretcher wouldn’t fit. She only weighed about 85 pounds so one guy basically cradled her down the stairs. Because of them and amazing hospital staff she made a full recovery.
Imagine someone would lay on the ground with his arm cut off and the medics would tell him "We´re sorry, but we can´t help you, because we don´t know what´s wrong with ya!"
Hint the blood should stay inside the person
Gonna have to consult with the doctors on this one.
Hats off to you all! Thank you for saving lives every day including mine recently! ❤
I'm a volunteer fire fighter in Australia and I can relate to your videos so much.
I'm also a nurse who has done 24 hour shifts and after no sleep, you go a bit crazy.
Keep up the great videos.
Man I've never understood Dr's and nurses doing 24 hour shifts. We need to pay you guys more, so that there's more of you and you can sleep and still look after us. Thanks for what you do!
@@zyeborm You're very welcome. Luckily the agency I'm with now, don't do 24 hour shifts. It makes it so much easier on us and the patients.
@@balckbettystack sounds much safer for everyone
@@zyeborm Much. Much safer for everyone including ourselves.
This guy makes me want to become someone useful in our society
How's it coming along?
@@macekreislahomes1690 He's busy saving the world man, no time to reply.
As a nurse, THANK YOU. You make valid points that can apply to us nurses, too. My endless respect for my fellow members in the healthcare field. ❤
And as a person who had to call EMS for my brother due to sudden cardiac arrest, you guys are angels. I had one talk me out of my out-of-body panic, as my brother was alternating between PEA and asystole. Thank you for all you do and sacrifice.
Nurses have saved my life several times from doctors mistakes... it was the male nurses and foreign female nurses..
I spent 6 years as a volunteer, worked a full time construction job and raised 5 kids at the same time
Maybe the WSJ should stick to stocks & bonds & not give their "expert" opinions on stuff they don't know.
Imagine if their expert opinions about stocks were as fucking egregious as their expert opinions on this trash?
😹So, do you want their mighty Tome to be reduced to six or eight pages? A week?
I don't know if I'd trust them about the stocks if they don't do proper research before publishing anything xD
Preach!
@@ExGEO They are
Very well done video, well spoken brother.
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My house burned in 1986. The firefighters were amazing in that terrible time. When my mother was very old and ill, they were so kind and caring when they had to lift her off the floor. I've never seen such fit men in one place. Not an ounce of fat anywhere. And incredibly kind. Still and always heroes.
I was thinking about the fat shaming. It's true who do you want to respond? one of those tiny bike guys? or someone who can carry you down a ladder on their back out of a burning building? My sister sets aside her parasol and breaks out her fan when the hot fireman calendar arrives.
It’s weird. There’s an Australian Firefighters calendar that comes out every year. Two, actually. One with all kinds of animals, and one just with kittens. And those are some serious beefcake calendars. I’m not much for beefcake or cheesecake or any kind of cake that doesn’t arrive on a plate, but those shirtless dudes raising money for animals threatened by wildfires are popular for a reason.
The EMT’s have saved my type 1 diabetic daughter more than once and I’m so thankful ❤
I know this is more than two years late, but THANK YOU to all the paramedics and firefighters and police out there!!
That last little bit reminded me of something that really irks me. These huge forest fires are mostly due to stupid people fighting against perscribed fires/fire management. Fires are extremely beneficial to biodiversity and fire climax species not to mention NECESSARY for keeping these catastrophy level fires away that completely destory seed beds.
Exactly!!
This policy - essentially, suppressing only human-cause fires or wildfires which threaten infrastructure - has been in place for many years - barring unusual circumstances.
"Firefighter and public safety are the U.S. Forest Service’s top priority in wildfire response. The U.S. Forest Service response to all human-caused wildfires is suppression. In certain locations, when conditions are right, the agency response to natural wildfire may be to manage it to reduce fuels and restore ecosystems that benefit from fire."
Thanks for that nod to vollies. Everyone in my town assumes we are full time, which I guess is a compliment. They always get surprised to hear that we do this for very little to no compensation.
I was a firefighter/ Emergency medical responder for several years in Melbourne. I remember the first time I saved a patients life after a massive heart attack using CPR. When we arrived he was all-but dead. His skin was already turning blue and his eyes were lifeless. I started compressions immediately while my brothers readied the defibrillator and oxygen. After several rotations I saw the light return to his eyes and his skin colour change; it was a moment of grace for me. We did a handover to the Ambo’s and they transported him to hospital, where he made a full recovery. At the end of shift I went home and drank single malt scotch and cried. I felt that I had justified my own life by saving someone else’s, it brings me to tears just writing this. I retired in 2021 having responded to countless similar situations. Proud to have served🇦🇺🚒🇦🇺
I know this is an old video but that comment about the obesity scale hit hard. In highschool I was a swimmer. My thighs were solid muscle. I swam 2 hours a day 5 days a week and did morning workouts before school every so often. I was 135 at 5'3" and was told I was obese. Think of how much as a 16 year old girl it impacted me to hear that. Gee I wonder why I had depression and developed an eating disorder.
The obesity scale that is most commonly used is both sexist and outdated. It's based on male physiology, and certainly not suitable for a 16-year-old female athlete! I'm sorry that hsppened.
@@corgiw7281not sexist. Women have higher fat content than men simple as that. There is plenty of side charts that give the equivalent body fat percent to match the male scale so let’s just say 10% on a male will look like 20% on a female and the chart will tell you that. You just THINK because the percentage is higher that it’s bad when it’s not. Not to mention what does it even matter what a chart says much less knowing your exact fat content. If you look great in the mirror you look great, if you’re not happy with the image then try to plan ways to change it. A lower number doesn’t always mean you’ll look better👍🏻
@@deathlineee24Factually correct but I think you missed the original point, precisely because of the physical differences. Women naturally have more fat (and need to!) but we're still measured by male standards. So 20% might be fine theoretically, but in practice, people just saw women being "fatter" then men, even though they might actually be in healthier shape.
@@deathlineee24 You were triggered there, weren’t you? Needed to defend the “Scale,” from being called sexist, rather than understand the issue?
To begin with, the index was developed by Belgian Adolphe Quetelet, in the mid-1800’s. His goal? To literally determine values for what he thought was the “Ideal Man.” It was NEVER intended to be used for medicine and he collected the data under the label “Social Physics-“ aka, Eugenics.
So you’re jumping in to defend, what is clearly a very biased, outdated, prejudice index… because that is EXACTLY what it was designed to do. And you maybe surprised to know, we haven’t really updated it.
So yes, a chart developed over a 100 years ago to determine one man’s idea of the “Ideal (Belgian) Man,” will show a prejudice towards other races and females.
@@DaTimmehWell BMI is most off for muscular men... No muscular men and woman doesn't have a huge difference between normal weight for their height - but there is still a HUGE variation (even among the same sex) for zillion reasons. But I don't understand why it is a problem. Why doctors can't use their EYES... Or measure bodyfat if they don't have proper ones. It's so stupid telling a dry, muscular guy that he is obese :D Not even overweight, not even normal, extreme low body fat and it obviously shows :D Isn't it glaringly obviously and very well known that not the weight for the height is what matters at health? What if the one lacks a whole leg and the other is a stick, they can be quite fat and still at ideal weight so all is well? Oh my. I would expect some common sense from... Well everyone but that's not this world I know but at least from intelligens professionals... Nope, they still focus on the wrong things.
I just ignore the woman is fattier things as I can't do much with that. They have more bodyfat as they need it, otherwise it's pretty hard to compare... We can get the bodyfat percentage and try to substract something but what exactly? :D It doesn't matter, health matter, sometimes looks but mostly health. And BMI only points out extreme cases so shouldn't be used for people with a possibly okay weight. When I was less experienced, I thought it's so obviously everyone professional handles it like that and even if they wouldn't, a look to the patient would help. I was wrong.
I've had several instances of sudden drops in blood sugar that resulted in fainting, followed by extreme lethargy, confusion, and a very weird kind of panic. I also don't quite remember events. My memory starts back up after I'm at the hospital getting fluids. EMTs have ALWAYS treated me with respect. I cannot say the same of my coworkers. Some of the 1st hand accounts of individual reactions, including hitting me, shaking me, and trying to lift me, have been absolutely disgusting.
So thank you. Truly...💜💜💜
There was a time in my life where you guys were the only people in uniforms I could be around. You all always treated me like I was a human being. Thank you. And you guys need better shifts and higher income and better equipment in alot of cases. Thank you for mentioning the health problems with being overheated as well.
Thank YOU for the thanks! Those of us that consider this a calling and a profession are literally doing what we do for you and other people exactly like you.
While it is not always expressed (or sometimes even felt in the moment), it is an honor to have the opportunity to help people in what is likely among the worst experiences of their lives.
Oh and, by the way, what we need are politicians and bean counters with agendas to leave us alone. Like military response, any trained emergency response requires skilled labor essentially "sitting around" not performing at "full capacity". If we were already working at capacity there would be no resources held in reserve to immediately respond with when emergencies occur.
@@KeithDCarl yeah you are definitely preaching to the choir on that one we need to put government back into the hands of the people. Not the politicians who vote each other raises the corrupt Judges, and corrupt social services.
@@KeithDCarli was rewatching this morning i wont say that my closed adoption CPTSD and all the stuff that people allowed to happen to me will ever be ok. However I have watched and rewatched your videos many times over the last two years living in my car off wildlife management areas with my esa birds until my real Grandma needed me to drive across country and caretake for so she can continue to live at home with moderate to severe dementia and congestive heart failure and while I have some experience with mental health in others I am nowhere near your level of care or knowledge. I really respect you guys and in learning who I am I had a couple thoughts. A: the burocrates and their supporters are numbers wise the minority they are only about 40 percent of the population, the blue collar folks that make everything and make it work and really run things are about thirty percent of the population they don't fight the powers that be that much because they go home every day to football or whatever is their bliss and possibly beer and as long as you don't mess with their home or kids directly too much they don't really fight for a regime change, there are the intellectuals who are about 15 percent of the population but we have no unified cohesive vision of the actual problem or it's solution so we argue amongst ourselves until nothing ever happens, then there are the idealists who see the problem and they lobby and they fight and they chain themselves to trees and chain link fences and they have peaceful protests and they get arrested but they don't actually have an organized logical plan of action so nothing ever gets done. So we need one vision just like the bureaucrats and it will change. It will change if we can put aside our differences and we can use our strengths together for the common good.
The other thought I had was the how to do this. The people of the long house also known by some as the Iroquois nations have the oldest functional democracy that still exists in the world. It's based on having to consider the next seven generations when you make decisions, policies, treaties and laws, and when I found out I am part Onondaga I researched some of how they do things. There is a clan mother of every clan and there are several clans within a tribe and 6 tribes within Iroquois nations. The clan mother of every clan gets to know everyone in the clan and when it is needed she chooses who is the representative of her clan for their government. If the clan mothers designee does bad things or fails the clan she has the power to remove her selection and pick another candidate. No voting yourself raises or accepting bribes you are there for your people and the honor of your clan. Alot of the United States government was modeled after the people of the long house. We need to go to the people of the long house apologize for what we have done and we ask to join you and be under your ways. We get completely rid of all our Congress and Senate and the president and vice president and all local government every last judge everyone out of political office and we put ourselves under the authority of the people of the long house they will organize us into peaceful productive organized tribes with a representative and clan mother that work we will not have as much say at council till we prove we can show respect and behave and we will help clean up what we did to pollute their sacred tribal waters and lands and give back any areas sacred to them. I think it is the only way if we want to survive the stupidity. It's a thought anyway
The only catches are the people who like things the way they are and the people of the long house have the right to tell us to go fly a kite and leave them alone.
Thank you for everything you and your fellow firefighters, first responders, EMTs, nurses , doctors, soldiers, and everyone else(as this is in no way a list of every type of occupation we should be greatful for, who stands up and fights for us on a daily basis)- who puts their life in danger or dedicates so much of their time, energy, effort, and heart and soul into saving and protecting us all. 🙏🏻
Had to sign in to comment! Love this Guy! My days with Emergency Services ended almost a decade ago. I started out as a Soldier Medic in the 70's. I was fortunate enough to earn a civilian certification of EMT while stationed in Korea. That translated into getting a job as a FF/EMT when I got out. Finished National Paramedic in 1981. EARLY /FRUSTRATING days! Actual mouth to mouth! I relate more to 'Emergency Services' as an identifier to my career as I flew Search and Rescue with the Civil Air Patrol, Rescue Scuba Dived, First Responded, Operations Supervisor for County EMS, FF, Deployed OEF 2003-2005 - Combat Medic/Instructor etc., It was who I was, and will always be part of me. It's really GOOD to see the 'Noobies' enjoying the craft. One thing I used to tell my patients for a matter of perspective, I might not remember their phone number, but, if they are ever in need, they can always reach me, '911'. I'll bet even the WSJ knows that, so much for 'simply stabilizing', of course, we cannot fix FUGLY
You did some stuff!
Damn now that's Hero status my friend. Thank you for all you've done and continue to do 👍
I grew up with my dad and grandfather as firemen. 24 on and 48 off is absolutely needed. Sometimes they're called in on days off. The public doesn't know the sacrifices made until they themselves have to rely on emergency responders. Keep up the good work!
Im sixteen, and have always wanted to be in emergency services, because my mom used to be a volunteer EMT and my dad still works full time at the fire headquarters. I always looked up to firefighters and EMTs for being so brave and helping someone on their worst day. Since im sixteen now, i can volunteer, and i plan on signing up this week, actually. which is super awesome:) i think ill get amazing experience from doing this, even if it turns out not to be my thing, but if i really love it, maybe ill become a career firefighter after college:)
Living on the edge of a forest, and having had our home (and the forest) saved from fire several times - Thank you all, and please keep up the good work. You folks cannot make enough money, and deserve more time off. (Because I'm 2-hours from a hospital and do not want my home to burn down.)
I have uncontrolled grand mal seizures, & on at least 3 occasions I've spent 15-20 mins in a stationary ambulance while they worked on me. They could have driven me to the hospital in less than half that time, but obviously they determined that the best course of action was to work on me right then & there. I've got mad respect for all of you first responders out there! Thank you for everything that y'all do!
I have a cousin in Canada who's a fireman. He's also a kinesiologist. I'm a medical professional but I consider you guys one of us and sometime think all of us can learn from each other. I rate you guys!!! You are so well rounded and awesome!!!! Sometimes I'd rather one of you was at my side in an emergency.
I have a great respect for EMS. Due to their very swift response time (it was around 3 min I was told) they managed to somewhat stabilize me (it was a crazy situation) and get me to another ambulance to transport to a hospital. EMS deserve much more respect than they get. Hats off yall and thank you.
God Bless All the Paramedics and Firefighters!!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
I've been a firefighter for about 4 years. I love your videos brother, you giving us the voice that we all should have.
Emergency tv show (viewed in Scotland) was what got me interested in being a Paramedic, I ended up as a Canadian Military Medical Technician and a Civilian EMT. Roy and Johnny were there with me through it all. 😂
Loved Roy and Johnny!
I’m not a FF, EMT or a PM. I do enjoy these videos as Jason is a great entertainer. Friends that I have in the field tell me various stories on what it’s like on shift, how exhausting it is when a 24 turns into a 36 or even a double when one of their reliefs can’t make it. It make me so happy to see that, in addition to the stressful, long shifts, that Jason can entertain us with these stories, educate us on what they go through and what any prospective person who wants to become a first responder can expect to go through. I really wish more could be done to compensate those for their time. Thank you
I just love this guy Jason! I had a ride in an ambulance after rolling my truck in the Yukon; those people who took care of me were all angels as far as I am concerned. And they checked out my little dog, too and she got to ride on top of my stomach all the way to the hospital. Oh yes, I have a deep respect for these folks.
Thank goodness to those volunteers! Keep up the hard work, most of us appreciate you!
The only people with the right to take the piss out of police, paramedics and firefighters. Are other police, paramedics and firefighters
I bet you're a truckie.
Man, I love banter privileges.
Honestly, forget insulting police, paramedics and firefighters. I don't even know where to begin with praising them all. All I can say is that I'm insanely grateful for them.
Fire and EMT sure, police? Where do you think your 4th, 5th and Miranda rights came from if you can't even criticise their work
I think anyone can critique their work, some have more reasonable arguments than others of course.
Everyone hates a pig, no one hates a firefighter. Well except the WSJ apparently
"They're fighting less fires!"
Portland and Chicago be like
"Are we a joke to you?"
Wait, why Chicago? We aren’t anywhere near the west coast and we don’t have forests nearby...
Well, I mean, Portland and Chicago ARE huge fucking jokes, but their firefighters aren't why.
Don’t forget Memphis lol
Thank you guys for butting your life on the line for us little people God bless you all 🙏🙏
As a person who had a midnight visit from the fat boys in the red wee yoo wagon for the first time last night, I can honestly say I have rarely met 10 people who were that professional and adept at teamwork. They even thanked me for calling despite the fact that there wasn't a serious fire (oven grease caught smoke), better one call too many than one call too few
as a former EMT-B and volunteer fire fighter, your content never ceases to give me the needed serotonin dose. keep doing what you do!
I love this guy's videos! Also, as someone that worked 12 years in pharmacy and 2 years so far at a hospital, mad respect for EMTs, Firefighters, nurses, all you guys put up with a lot of crap, to do a lot of good.
Almost 4 years later seeing this and it makes my blood boil. I have mad respect for EMTs and FFs. It's mentality like that article the reason why people want to remove taxes going to emergency services. Thank you so much for your service and know we all appreciate the hard work yall do.
Wall Street Journal has always been a joke of a publication.
Dang, it's really that bad?😳
@@2213DJ yes absolutely
@@kevinjohnson1477 I don't watch the news anymore but that's ridiculous! 😬
Don Smith it’s better than anything else you’ll find. It’s the least fake news, and that’s what I look for. Even if they don’t have as many experts as the NYT, they don’t either work for the Democratic or Republican Parties. Except their opinion board. That’s all right wingers.
@@BZB2000 This isnt bad it just doesnt really kiss ass. Its a small 30 second piece. Ive seen worse. I dont expect a 2 minute clip explain that I get paid 1/24 of what a DR does but have to do what a whole ER does with a 10th of the equipment and a staff of 2! My family has no clue what I do and they know what I do!
I was having pain breathing a little after my daughter was born and I was back home. Seriously thought I'd pass out it was so painful to move my lungs. And I'll never forget when that first firefighter walked through the door and I just stared at his arms. They were huge! I kept wondering if he could lift the firetruck. 😂
“we don’t fight that many fires anymore”
**laughs in California**
**Laughs in continent-sized smoke plume that hangs around for a couple of months**
I mean really, TWO years in a row?!
"It's just one fire" they'd say, completely ignoring the size of it
So much love from my family to yours. Firefighters and EMS deserve so much respect.
Found your channel through the recommended "this should have been a super bowl ad." I've yet to regret subbing.
I imagine the faces of all people watching the super bowl adds xD
"That's not the usual ad...."
But it would be so much more important.
Just finished my 48 hour tour on the booboo bus, where we "only ran" 8 calls. Nevermind that we sleep on the installment plan. Afterall, we take naps at work so how hard can it be?
Taylor C4 Eat when you can, pee when you can, sleep when you can
God bless brother. I'm a Surgical Technician, and a retired 91W Army Combat Medic. one stresser you have to deal with, that wasn't mentioned, is when the "victim" refuses care cause their stupid, so they pass out, at which time you can treat them. followed up with some form of litigation. while in the Army, we dealt with a lot of stupid, they just had consequences for refusing care, that they wouldn't care to experience. God Bless
I was in a head on crash with a concrete barrier 5 days ago. The EMS crew and the ER staff were amazing. I am so grateful. ❤
Sad part to this story, politicians will run with what the “Knows-All, Fact Checked” news person said, and use that to defund fire/ems and stop new hires.
At least where I work we have a great community who will go to bat for us, EMS included. Every time they try to cut, the people get a ballot proposal to reverse the cuts. And the ballot measure _always_ passes. Even if it says the T word
@@hvymtal8566 t-word?
@@arandomsupra Tax
@@hvymtal8566 oh