Had a medical observer out for the day and so in this response we are discussing some of the decisions being taken and techniques used for blue light driving.
Your vocal commentary in this was great. I get quite anxious when an emergency vehicle is needing to pass me, so I've been watching your videos to try and learn how to let them past efficiently. Would more vocal commentary be possible, either during or maybe as a voiceover?
I don't know how different this is in the UK, but here in the Netherlands we had an ambulance driver on TH-cam who put it very pragmatically: They know most drivers don't encounter a lot of emergency vehicles. Keep open lanes open, don't endanger yourself, don't do anything to further block them, and if possible, make way. If it's not possible to make way, keep moving (otherwise you're blocking them) but don't speed. There are a few videos on this channel where Chris has provided detailed vocal commentary, and they show that Chris is very much aware when a vehicle has nowhere to go. Don't panic and you'll be fine :)
if you’re nervous, just signal your intention and be predictable, we’ll find our way around you. If there’s nowhere safe to move over, like a blind curve or narrow street, just keep rolling at a good speed until you find a safe place, and turn your hazards on to let us know that you see us and are trying.
@@Slaeowulf Have you tried driving in the UK? Compared to many countries in Europe, they are both the most relaxed and most impatient at the same time. The flow of traffic is usually pretty good, until it become slightly busy, and everyone suddenly stops being nice.... But I am a bit surprised by you finding the drivers in the more rural areas rude...if you would have said in the west I would probably agree....but that's the most busy area in the country :P
People should be made to watch your videos as part of their driving lessons. Even seasoned drivers can learn from these, it’s brill. I love the commentary too - the raw videos are interesting but with commentary is so informative
I wholeheartedly agree. I was fortunate when I passed my test first time, that a few weeks later, my Instructor took me out onto the nearest Motorway to teach me how to drive on them, especially on entering from an On-Slip lane. In Winter months too, he took me out for an hour on wintry roads to teach me safer winter driving tips. He also, in his words, taught me about having that "extra spatial awareness" around me when out driving; I've had 30 years accident free driving as a result.
8:23 interesting statement! In Germany, you are required to carefully cross a red light if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Usually, Intersections leave so much room that one or two cars can divert before being in the dangerous zone of the intersection.
As an advanced driver myself, I loved hearing your commentary, I learn from you. Your tip about the high viz reflectors is something I’d never considered. Keep up the good work!
I'm not sure if the lack of awareness of drivers ahead was more disappointing, or the number of drivers on the left not making any effort to give others room to move over.
@@steviesteve750 didn't see a Single vehicle loitering in a lane myself. Maybe I missed one but most were using them as designed to reduce traffic as there are vehicles in the first lane
That is me in the learner car at 0:58. I teach my students to constantly be checking mirrors whilst they are driving and as soon as you see blue lights or hear a siren look to see where it is coming and plan to think of a safe place to move out the way and not to panic as the driver in the emergency vehicle is trained to get round us when it is safe to do so. Keep up the amazing work
Excellent video, as always! Just goes to show that some people truly have a lack of situational awareness and don't scan their mirrors as often as they should.
I hope you noticed how clean the verges on the opposite carriageway were on the last section from A1 to London Colney roundabout. That is my normal walking/ litter picking route. Great video as usual 😊
What a fantastic video! I learn so much about how to deal with blue light drivers, especially with the verbal commentary, from your videos. More content like this please
Chris this is very informative because you are explaining what you see and your corrective actions this is much better than the small text on the screen kept up the great work and drive safe god bless
Ladies and Gents, you are a special breed. To be able to concentrate and control your adrenalin to this level is beyond the comprehension of an average driver. Chapeau!
After you passed Wickes I recognised you were in Stevenage. I used to work just up Gunnels Wood Road. Not been there in over 10 years now but fun to see it pop up. Great driving and love your work. #angelswhowalkamongus
You're incredibly tolerant of drivers holding you up. I know there's no point in getting frustrated or angry, but were I in your place, I i can't help thinking I'd be almost perpetually disappointed at the lack of awareness which so many drivers demonstrate. Your videos should be required viewing for learner motorcyclists, because if these drivers don't spot you, we riders must be all but invisible to them. And yes, I know that's something riders learn pretty quickly, but videos like these really ram the message home.
I agree, I think you have to be very tolerant and calm to do the job in the first place but I also think you just have to give people the benefit of the doubt that the lack of awareness is a rare lapse rather than their normal state. Because even though I'm very aware of my surroundings as a driver and I almost always catch a motorcyclist or emergency vehicle coming up behind me, I'd be lying if I said I'd NEVER had one catch me unaware. Especially when they are nowhere one second, then right behind you at speed the next. Even if it's wishful thinking, I've learned that if you start giving people the benefit of the doubt on the road, rather than assuming that they are idiots or malicious, it makes driving less stressful. And if everybody did that instead of being so quick to anger at every little thing, the roads would be much nicer and safer places too.
Agree about siren tones not being heard, thats a three part issue, 1 has to do with alternating frequencies at high speed, do you have two-tone? (known as Hi-Lo in some parts) tends to do better. 2: siren speakers are now grill level, essentially road level - its shooting directly into all that metal in front (often why even at 60kph you cant be heard 3 cars in front ) - this was never a problem in the past when roof mounted which projected over the top of most things, and third, biggest problem, is modern car sound proofing, not even the ol " rumblers" are as effective these days
I live nearby and was walking home when I saw you turnout on this shout I think but I love watching your channels nd met on of your team at the stevenage charity car wash in april
The commentary was a great addition. Appreciate you may not want to do that normally as you are driving but it would be great to add some voice over in the video production stage of the videos in the future. It was really insightful 👍
I'd really like to see more of these training videos. In the future though, I'd also like to see a camera fixed on the steering wheel to see-either you or your student-work the steering wheel and secondary controls. Cheers!
7:28 Can't count how many times I've been through that tunnel! see you coming off at north orbital , always used that to do m25 west rather than bignalls corner.
Two things on top of the well spoken commentary.😊 First one is what is the dipole antenna on the passenger side next to the "A" pillar? Just curious after fitting up police ambulance and fire vehicles as part of my previous job with the police. Second is have you ever had to go "Bush" due to an unexpected civilian vehicle pullout! I've had to do it a few times, the worst was when I was driving a fully laden fire appliance under code 1 (Lights and siren, proceed under extreme urgency) and a vehicle popped out on the away side of a vehicle on a side street onto the main road ("A" road equivalent 100kmh speed limit) with me 100 feet from the intersection. I took the loaded and crewed appliance to the underside, left, of the vehicle that had turned into my path, traffic from opposite direction. Luckily being a off road rural fire appliance and there being no gutters on the main road I made it past the vehicle safely. The police vehicle following the fire appliance locked up and stopped safely, then proceeded to book the offending driver.
Chris . you seriously inconvenienced motorist who had to move left when there was no one on their inside. Reporting you to the SUV & Audi middle lane hoggers group for consideration.
I think the easier way to solve this would be for him not to speak while he drives( i assume he does since we can still hear the sirens) and instead do an overlay commentary that was recorded separately. First of all,it's much more safer if he's concentrated on the road and not what he needs to say
@@BulanuRoz In this case he was doing a ride-along and was explaining the techniques for the observer in the passenger seat. He doesn't talk when he's alone :)
@BulanuRoz please avoid commenting on things that you've clearly not got any clue about. Commentating driving is a key part of the training required for response driving. Please refrain from commenting anymore until you learn more, so that way you can avoid embarrassing yourself as well as making everyone around you more stupid. Thank you.
@@jamess.1006Wow what an asshat, you really didn't take into account that in other parts of the world,driving and talking/commentating what you are doing is considered unsafe? I don't believe that simply talking is wrong, but when you got to explain what you are doing and why , that puts the brain into more thinking and less peripheral-attention in the eyes. You are in an emergency situation ,and this is especially true in this case as he drives very fast on very narrow roads , my point was in the context of the video only, and to the comment made by Jules, I can't understand Chris either, and the ONLY thing i was proposing was him doing a voiceover and that will allow him to concentrate more on the driving part. First responders clearly need to talk a lot more than normal drivers,be it radio,or communicating with colleagues, but in the context of this video,it was not needed,and he could have done so in a voiceover,thus minimising the risk. Great job at being an asshole though. Next time instead of trying to be a smartass-know-it-all ,how about you learn different perspectives?
At the end of the day,, we must give way... you could be on the way to save my mums life, or save a stabbing victim.. I'm glad that most of the videos you show the public still understands,,
EMS videos like these are so addictive and I can't place my finger on why. I guess it's the kid in us that dreams of driving a car going 'nee-noor-nee-noor-wooooOOOO'
I agree ! Noticed that too ! The speed limit is the same on all 3 lanes! If the inside lane is clear .. use it ! UK we drive on the left not in the middle nor the "percieved" fast lane!
As relaxed at 70+ as many are bimbling along below 50. These videos should be mandatory as part of the driving test so road users know how to behave when dealing with emergency vehicles. I consider myself a pretty decent driver having done the AIM course but still learn loads from your content and feedback from other commenters.
Another great drive! We were in that queue of traffic down to the football club. Side note, why is that car setup to have half of its rear reds on in 999 mode? Only the hideaways in the light clusters. Programming error?
The beeping? Is that automatic when you change or end siren tone? Or are you doing it manually? Also curious why it is done? Often seems to be when you pass people, so is it a thanks for moving over? Local fire engine does the same everytime it turns at the T junction outside my house, even when no one is on the road. Have always wondered why.
Hi Chris, always watch your videos. Somthing I have always wondered is you seem to do massive distances and this video specifically shows that, what is the time/distance cut off point where the dispatcher won’t send you to an incident? Or is it simply based on whether a closer unit is more viable to send instead? Hope that makes sense 😱
Chris is a critical care paramedic, so he gets sent further afield than other paramedics as he generally attends calls that require someone with a greater level of training
A friend of mine was at traffic lights on red and moved just over the line then stopped to let a emergency vehicle through on blue lights and siren, A red light camera on the lights got him, He got a fine and points on his license, He contested it but he still had to pay the fine and take the points. If the traffic lights are on red and any emergency vehicle is behind you do not go through red traffic lights. The emergency vehicle as to wait behind you until it is safe to pass.
As someone who has to get out of your way (more than happy to of course!!) I find the 'high low high low'-tone MUCH EASIER to identify and pinpoint (and react to) than the high pitch 'weeo weeo'-sound. Is this something you have 'played with' while driving around, reaction time of the public considering different tones?
Just a tip from one advanced driver to another…. N/S bend - hold outside lane. O/S bend hold lane 1 (where able). Less stress on the car and will keep the car balanced much better. Taking the ‘racing line’ will actually slow you down as it destabilises the car and makes you work harder. 👍 Great vid!
Can you explain further? When you say N/S, O/S bend, are describing a shape of a bend or does it stand for something? And why does taking a racing line slow you down?
The three sirens are essentially used in range/speed brackets. They're each "designed" for different speed/distances, the wailers (slow tone change, constant) is better for long distances/high speed as it travels well. The two tones (the more classic nee-naw) are good for intermediate distances/speeds, and the phasers (rapid fire) are very good for short distances/slow speeds. It's not exclusive that they're used for these specific environments and speed, as some vehicles will possibly only have a subset available. But this is mostly what Chris uses them for, as do many other emergency services. Having multiple sirens with different characteristics and tones also makes it easier for people to notice, as a sound change can be more prominent than a constant noise, which is perhaps a more critical reason to have at least two different types of siren.
Each tone has its own uses, but primarily the ability to change tone is what catches people’s attention. The same continuous tone isn’t as affective as changing tones on approach to a hazard. The wail is a tone which is thrown far ahead and heard at a greater distance, whereas the yelp and Hilo/phaser aren’t so much. Additionally, they can also cause confusion as to where they’re coming from if in a built up area, as they’re a faster tone they’re more susceptible to bouncing off buildings and confusing other drivers, so it’s important to frequently change tones when close to hazards in order to maximise their effectiveness.
I have noticed in my truck that the windows are very good at silencing sounds so the sirens are very hard to hear until the emergency vehicle is right next to me.
I am curious why you do these videos chris, i assume they would be training materials for fellow paramedics and other EMS drivers? Really interesting to watch as a non paramedic myself, cheers
It always seems to me that you have quite long response times. How long would you say you drive to the incidents on average (from receiving the location to actually arriving there)?
I am French so my translation is not necessarily correct. The car "medical care" is a car with a doctor in it? In France, we also said "SMUR" with a doctor, nurse and ambulance.
On the windscreen to the left i think it's a GPS locations for the Ambulance service to know were each car is and they can give the police/fire a sit rep on time and location on approach or the caller.
Very fast run. Only 11 minutes, but it seems 30 minutes or more due to utter road focus. You can clearly see who looks in the mirrors frequently and who doesn't 🙄
The comments you make at 3:40, about the siren being useless above 70mph - are you not trained to not even bother with them at those speeds? I find that driving without the sirens makes the drive a lot calmer and i can arrive on scene without that added stress
depressing to see how poor motorway awareness/usage is in the UK, especially compared to Germany... Correct lane usage should really be drilled into drivers more!
Great videos. Is it possible { if your allowed } for you to put the speed you are traveling, to get some idea as to how you adjust to traffic and road conditions?
I love these videos but I always wonder why you beep? Is there different reasons like “move out my way prick”, “thankyou”, or to make your presence more aware?
IIRC the only vehicles I've seen so far that don't use horn as siren activation is the new Renault Master vehicles which use a button on the end of the indicator stalk. Unsure as to how they're activated on the Mercedes sprinter.
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Just used Google Maps to see how far you drove on the A1M from 1:50 to 8:00. You did 9.84 miles in that time at an average speed of 95.6mph
Most ambulance services let you do 20% extra over the marked speed limit
Sometimes more if you can justify it
Your vocal commentary in this was great. I get quite anxious when an emergency vehicle is needing to pass me, so I've been watching your videos to try and learn how to let them past efficiently. Would more vocal commentary be possible, either during or maybe as a voiceover?
I don't know how different this is in the UK, but here in the Netherlands we had an ambulance driver on TH-cam who put it very pragmatically: They know most drivers don't encounter a lot of emergency vehicles. Keep open lanes open, don't endanger yourself, don't do anything to further block them, and if possible, make way. If it's not possible to make way, keep moving (otherwise you're blocking them) but don't speed.
There are a few videos on this channel where Chris has provided detailed vocal commentary, and they show that Chris is very much aware when a vehicle has nowhere to go. Don't panic and you'll be fine :)
@@paulnieuwkamp8067 Would you be referring to Ambuchannel? They had some great videos whilst they were running.
if you’re nervous, just signal your intention and be predictable, we’ll find our way around you. If there’s nowhere safe to move over, like a blind curve or narrow street, just keep rolling at a good speed until you find a safe place, and turn your hazards on to let us know that you see us and are trying.
@@Slaeowulf Have you tried driving in the UK? Compared to many countries in Europe, they are both the most relaxed and most impatient at the same time.
The flow of traffic is usually pretty good, until it become slightly busy, and everyone suddenly stops being nice....
But I am a bit surprised by you finding the drivers in the more rural areas rude...if you would have said in the west I would probably agree....but that's the most busy area in the country :P
@@paulnieuwkamp8067 I miss ambuchannel so much
People should be made to watch your videos as part of their driving lessons. Even seasoned drivers can learn from these, it’s brill. I love the commentary too - the raw videos are interesting but with commentary is so informative
I wholeheartedly agree. I was fortunate when I passed my test first time, that a few weeks later, my Instructor took me out onto the nearest Motorway to teach me how to drive on them, especially on entering from an On-Slip lane. In Winter months too, he took me out for an hour on wintry roads to teach me safer winter driving tips.
He also, in his words, taught me about having that "extra spatial awareness" around me when out driving; I've had 30 years accident free driving as a result.
8:23 interesting statement! In Germany, you are required to carefully cross a red light if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Usually, Intersections leave so much room that one or two cars can divert before being in the dangerous zone of the intersection.
Amazing video, really nice to hear the discussion and commentary as you go along.
As an advanced driver myself, I loved hearing your commentary, I learn from you. Your tip about the high viz reflectors is something I’d never considered. Keep up the good work!
OMG at 2:18 your lane discipline is awful. Lane 1 was free 😂. Only joking Chris. Very enjoyable video as always 👍
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@@techheck3358 Random Ashley Event.
@@ChrisMartinEMS @ashley_neal Do I smell a colab!? I think I do! :)
I'm not sure if the lack of awareness of drivers ahead was more disappointing, or the number of drivers on the left not making any effort to give others room to move over.
as he stated in the video, you can't hear the sirens at national speed limit. and on a very sunny day blue lights aren't the most visible.
@@TheDelta07sevno excuse to be loitering in lane 2 or 3 though is it?
@@steviesteve750 didn't see a
Single vehicle loitering in a lane myself. Maybe I missed one but most were using them as designed to reduce traffic as there are vehicles in the first lane
@@TheDelta07sev you aren't supposed to travel in the outer lanes of a motorway unless you are overtaking
That is me in the learner car at 0:58. I teach my students to constantly be checking mirrors whilst they are driving and as soon as you see blue lights or hear a siren look to see where it is coming and plan to think of a safe place to move out the way and not to panic as the driver in the emergency vehicle is trained to get round us when it is safe to do so. Keep up the amazing work
Great to see a video with you explaining/teaching a ride along :)
Excellent video, as always! Just goes to show that some people truly have a lack of situational awareness and don't scan their mirrors as often as they should.
and lane hogging
I hope you noticed how clean the verges on the opposite carriageway were on the last section from A1 to London Colney roundabout. That is my normal walking/ litter picking route. Great video as usual 😊
What a fascinating video! Shame you stopped it where you did, would love to see more. Thanks!
Probably have to cut the footage there for the privacy of the people involved in the call they're responding to
The absolute abuse this car can take is astounding. High speed for a long duration of time plus heavy use of the brakes...im in awe
What a fantastic video! I learn so much about how to deal with blue light drivers, especially with the verbal commentary, from your videos. More content like this please
More like this please Chris! So many advanced skills to absorb and learn from here
Nice to hear you talk through your operation its very educational Chris
Chris this is very informative because you are explaining what you see and your corrective actions this is much better than the small text on the screen kept up the great work and drive safe god bless
Early! Love to see that you’re posting videos more often again!
I enjoyed this format with the commentary - thanks!
Best video yet, because of the commentary! Loved it! :)
excellent video as always chris
I loved hearing the commentary, it was so helpful and interesting! It would be awesome to see what speeds you do as well.
Ladies and Gents, you are a special breed. To be able to concentrate and control your adrenalin to this level is beyond the comprehension of an average driver. Chapeau!
Love the commentary video, keep them coming please!
After you passed Wickes I recognised you were in Stevenage. I used to work just up Gunnels Wood Road. Not been there in over 10 years now but fun to see it pop up. Great driving and love your work. #angelswhowalkamongus
Really insightful seeing how emergency services respond on the road👍
You're incredibly tolerant of drivers holding you up. I know there's no point in getting frustrated or angry, but were I in your place, I i can't help thinking I'd be almost perpetually disappointed at the lack of awareness which so many drivers demonstrate.
Your videos should be required viewing for learner motorcyclists, because if these drivers don't spot you, we riders must be all but invisible to them. And yes, I know that's something riders learn pretty quickly, but videos like these really ram the message home.
I agree, I think you have to be very tolerant and calm to do the job in the first place but I also think you just have to give people the benefit of the doubt that the lack of awareness is a rare lapse rather than their normal state. Because even though I'm very aware of my surroundings as a driver and I almost always catch a motorcyclist or emergency vehicle coming up behind me, I'd be lying if I said I'd NEVER had one catch me unaware. Especially when they are nowhere one second, then right behind you at speed the next.
Even if it's wishful thinking, I've learned that if you start giving people the benefit of the doubt on the road, rather than assuming that they are idiots or malicious, it makes driving less stressful. And if everybody did that instead of being so quick to anger at every little thing, the roads would be much nicer and safer places too.
The in car view really enhanced the experience!!!!
love these!. im a student nurse hoping to go into emergency care. i always stress when there are blue lights when I'm driving 😅
Great video as always,shame it was driving without checking your mirrors day😮
Agree about siren tones not being heard, thats a three part issue, 1 has to do with alternating frequencies at high speed, do you have two-tone? (known as Hi-Lo in some parts) tends to do better. 2: siren speakers are now grill level, essentially road level - its shooting directly into all that metal in front (often why even at 60kph you cant be heard 3 cars in front ) - this was never a problem in the past when roof mounted which projected over the top of most things, and third, biggest problem, is modern car sound proofing, not even the ol " rumblers" are as effective these days
I live nearby and was walking home when I saw you turnout on this shout I think but I love watching your channels nd met on of your team at the stevenage charity car wash in april
The commentary was a great addition. Appreciate you may not want to do that normally as you are driving but it would be great to add some voice over in the video production stage of the videos in the future. It was really insightful 👍
I'd really like to see more of these training videos. In the future though, I'd also like to see a camera fixed on the steering wheel to see-either you or your student-work the steering wheel and secondary controls. Cheers!
7:28 Can't count how many times I've been through that tunnel! see you coming off at north orbital , always used that to do m25 west rather than bignalls corner.
The Jedi Master & his Apprentice 👏🏻 👍🇬🇧
Two things on top of the well spoken commentary.😊
First one is what is the dipole antenna on the passenger side next to the "A" pillar? Just curious after fitting up police ambulance and fire vehicles as part of my previous job with the police.
Second is have you ever had to go "Bush" due to an unexpected civilian vehicle pullout! I've had to do it a few times, the worst was when I was driving a fully laden fire appliance under code 1 (Lights and siren, proceed under extreme urgency) and a vehicle popped out on the away side of a vehicle on a side street onto the main road ("A" road equivalent 100kmh speed limit) with me 100 feet from the intersection. I took the loaded and crewed appliance to the underside, left, of the vehicle that had turned into my path, traffic from opposite direction. Luckily being a off road rural fire appliance and there being no gutters on the main road I made it past the vehicle safely. The police vehicle following the fire appliance locked up and stopped safely, then proceeded to book the offending driver.
Very good one! Would be very nice to have a cabin view for your rides 😃
Chris . you seriously inconvenienced motorist who had to move left when there was no one on their inside. Reporting you to the SUV & Audi middle lane hoggers group for consideration.
Great video! Maybe you could let people add subtitles, so non-English native speakers, like me, can more easily understand your comments.
I think the easier way to solve this would be for him not to speak while he drives( i assume he does since we can still hear the sirens) and instead do an overlay commentary that was recorded separately.
First of all,it's much more safer if he's concentrated on the road and not what he needs to say
@@BulanuRoz In this case he was doing a ride-along and was explaining the techniques for the observer in the passenger seat. He doesn't talk when he's alone :)
@BulanuRoz please avoid commenting on things that you've clearly not got any clue about.
Commentating driving is a key part of the training required for response driving.
Please refrain from commenting anymore until you learn more, so that way you can avoid embarrassing yourself as well as making everyone around you more stupid.
Thank you.
@@jamess.1006Wow what an asshat, you really didn't take into account that in other parts of the world,driving and talking/commentating what you are doing is considered unsafe? I don't believe that simply talking is wrong, but when you got to explain what you are doing and why , that puts the brain into more thinking and less peripheral-attention in the eyes.
You are in an emergency situation ,and this is especially true in this case as he drives very fast on very narrow roads , my point was in the context of the video only, and to the comment made by Jules, I can't understand Chris either, and the ONLY thing i was proposing was him doing a voiceover and that will allow him to concentrate more on the driving part.
First responders clearly need to talk a lot more than normal drivers,be it radio,or communicating with colleagues, but in the context of this video,it was not needed,and he could have done so in a voiceover,thus minimising the risk.
Great job at being an asshole though. Next time instead of trying to be a smartass-know-it-all ,how about you learn different perspectives?
@@jamess.1006 He's obviously wrong, but no need to be (so) rude with him.
Putting in a request for a speedometer, route map, and more commentary - I'll take what I can get. 😂
At the end of the day,, we must give way... you could be on the way to save my mums life, or save a stabbing victim.. I'm glad that most of the videos you show the public still understands,,
EMS videos like these are so addictive and I can't place my finger on why. I guess it's the kid in us that dreams of driving a car going 'nee-noor-nee-noor-wooooOOOO'
More people need to watch these video so they know what to expect with emergency vehicles come up on them
Excellent video, I would like to see a screenshot of the speed you manage to obtain while on these sort of jobs, stay safe🌈
I think he’s posted other videos with the speed showing on-screen.
Nice to see the traditional oblivious Transit at 8:50
Very interesting listening do the "commentary" as well :)
My head exploded with the amount of middle lane hoggers here, people have no idea how to motorway
I agree ! Noticed that too ! The speed limit is the same on all 3 lanes! If the inside lane is clear .. use it ! UK we drive on the left not in the middle nor the "percieved" fast lane!
Awesome as always Chris. Video really seemed like 4K too...new camera? Quality of the video is always pretty good, but this was exceptional.
As relaxed at 70+ as many are bimbling along below 50. These videos should be mandatory as part of the driving test so road users know how to behave when dealing with emergency vehicles.
I consider myself a pretty decent driver having done the AIM course but still learn loads from your content and feedback from other commenters.
10:52 Have to overtake the learner syndrome xD
very interesting
I think that many of us would like to drive like this, but none of us would want to deal with what you’re facing when you get to your destination.
Another great drive! We were in that queue of traffic down to the football club.
Side note, why is that car setup to have half of its rear reds on in 999 mode? Only the hideaways in the light clusters. Programming error?
Great video, how fast do you get up to on motorway?
The beeping? Is that automatic when you change or end siren tone? Or are you doing it manually? Also curious why it is done? Often seems to be when you pass people, so is it a thanks for moving over? Local fire engine does the same everytime it turns at the T junction outside my house, even when no one is on the road. Have always wondered why.
The sirens are controlled using the horn, each beep moves through the sequence of tones.
@@DerekSizeland thanks for that, it makes sense now 👍
Standard Qashqai behaviour 5:30
be good if you and Ashley neil do a collab of some kind :)
Hi Chris, always watch your videos. Somthing I have always wondered is you seem to do massive distances and this video specifically shows that, what is the time/distance cut off point where the dispatcher won’t send you to an incident? Or is it simply based on whether a closer unit is more viable to send instead? Hope that makes sense 😱
Chris is a critical care paramedic, so he gets sent further afield than other paramedics as he generally attends calls that require someone with a greater level of training
I think a compilation video of your near misses would be interesting if that is something you would be willing to do.
A friend of mine was at traffic lights on red and moved just over the line then stopped to let a emergency vehicle through on blue lights and siren, A red light camera on the lights got him, He got a fine and points on his license, He contested it but he still had to pay the fine and take the points. If the traffic lights are on red and any emergency vehicle is behind you do not go through red traffic lights. The emergency vehicle as to wait behind you until it is safe to pass.
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8:18 would you perhaps position further back, this might give the middle car a chance to reverse to create space if they were an astute driver?
I would love you to see the difference of our blue light runs with blues through traffic and no speed exemption 😢
As someone who has to get out of your way (more than happy to of course!!) I find the 'high low high low'-tone MUCH EASIER to identify and pinpoint (and react to) than the high pitch 'weeo weeo'-sound. Is this something you have 'played with' while driving around, reaction time of the public considering different tones?
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Just a tip from one advanced driver to another…. N/S bend - hold outside lane. O/S bend hold lane 1 (where able). Less stress on the car and will keep the car balanced much better. Taking the ‘racing line’ will actually slow you down as it destabilises the car and makes you work harder. 👍 Great vid!
Can you explain further? When you say N/S, O/S bend, are describing a shape of a bend or does it stand for something? And why does taking a racing line slow you down?
may i ask whats the difference between each siren? love your videos btw :)
The three sirens are essentially used in range/speed brackets. They're each "designed" for different speed/distances, the wailers (slow tone change, constant) is better for long distances/high speed as it travels well. The two tones (the more classic nee-naw) are good for intermediate distances/speeds, and the phasers (rapid fire) are very good for short distances/slow speeds. It's not exclusive that they're used for these specific environments and speed, as some vehicles will possibly only have a subset available. But this is mostly what Chris uses them for, as do many other emergency services. Having multiple sirens with different characteristics and tones also makes it easier for people to notice, as a sound change can be more prominent than a constant noise, which is perhaps a more critical reason to have at least two different types of siren.
Each tone has its own uses, but primarily the ability to change tone is what catches people’s attention. The same continuous tone isn’t as affective as changing tones on approach to a hazard.
The wail is a tone which is thrown far ahead and heard at a greater distance, whereas the yelp and Hilo/phaser aren’t so much. Additionally, they can also cause confusion as to where they’re coming from if in a built up area, as they’re a faster tone they’re more susceptible to bouncing off buildings and confusing other drivers, so it’s important to frequently change tones when close to hazards in order to maximise their effectiveness.
I possible to hear anything the passenger seat said, better quality audio needed.
Pity because I am sure it would have been interesting.
I have noticed in my truck that the windows are very good at silencing sounds so the sirens are very hard to hear until the emergency vehicle is right next to me.
can't quite make out what routing app is being used on the phone - something purpose-built by the looks of it?
I am curious why you do these videos chris, i assume they would be training materials for fellow paramedics and other EMS drivers? Really interesting to watch as a non paramedic myself, cheers
GC at 0:20 in the Nissan SUV holding back and leaving room for options.
You say Observer. Were they assessing you or were you teaching them? Fantastic video though, can't wait for part 2 sir.
It always seems to me that you have quite long response times. How long would you say you drive to the incidents on average (from receiving the location to actually arriving there)?
Question: Why do you have to travel so far with blue light? is there no one closer?
Add a speedo cam :)
Was this a training run or an actual journey to an emergency?
Actual job
Has the video of the BMW blocking you been posted yet ?
I am French so my translation is not necessarily correct. The car "medical care" is a car with a doctor in it? In France, we also said "SMUR" with a doctor, nurse and ambulance.
Not quite - it’s a Critical Care Car - staffed by an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner Critical Care (APP-CC)
3:36 That needs to be taught to new and old drivers much more...particularly those that don't bother looking in their mirrors.
8:35 is it ever okay/the right thing to do to cross a line at a red light to let an emergency vehicle go past?
No, never go through a red light you will get a fine and points if prosecuted. The magistrates wont care that you were trying to be helpful.
Is this now your job.? or are you voluntering when not in the Skoda.?
He no longer has the Skoda as he doesn’t work in that trust anymore.
These videos are from a voluntary organisation.
So many middle lane hoggers - bloody zombies!
Hi Chris, do you mind if we share this on our X (Twitter) handle? ^ ES
Thats all good, please do. @chrisfrantic is me on that platform
Thanks! Will do@@ChrisMartinEMS
London Ambulance response times are worryingly slow.
What's that thing that looks like a tax disc?
On the windscreen to the left i think it's a GPS locations for the Ambulance service to know were each car is and they can give the police/fire a sit rep on time and location on approach or the caller.
Very fast run. Only 11 minutes, but it seems 30 minutes or more due to utter road focus. You can clearly see who looks in the mirrors frequently and who doesn't 🙄
9:30. Surly you need a trailer board if you’re carrying bikes like that? Oh is it an Audi?! My mistake.
The comments you make at 3:40, about the siren being useless above 70mph - are you not trained to not even bother with them at those speeds? I find that driving without the sirens makes the drive a lot calmer and i can arrive on scene without that added stress
depressing to see how poor motorway awareness/usage is in the UK, especially compared to Germany... Correct lane usage should really be drilled into drivers more!
ps nice to see a St Albans feature!
Great videos. Is it possible { if your allowed } for you to put the speed you are traveling, to get some idea as to how you adjust to traffic and road conditions?
Is the observer like a student or something or just a ride along stranger
I love these videos but I always wonder why you beep? Is there different reasons like “move out my way prick”, “thankyou”, or to make your presence more aware?
Mostly that the horn is used to trigger the sirens.
@@Monkeh616 Ohh okay thankyou. I never knew that
IIRC the only vehicles I've seen so far that don't use horn as siren activation is the new Renault Master vehicles which use a button on the end of the indicator stalk. Unsure as to how they're activated on the Mercedes sprinter.
@@S666GRJthat’s trust dependent. Some use the horn, some a foot pedal, some the stalk.
Some trusts use the stalk as a radio PTT etc.
It changes.
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You shouldn't be in the passing lane when not passing, and you should look in the mirror way more often, cause someone else might want to pass you..
You’re taught to stay in the outside lane at all times.
Mirrors will be checked every 10-15 seconds.
Camera needs speedometer
Everyone of those idiots in the middle lane should be banned from driving permanently. The lack of awareness is shocking.