How dare people complain about you looking after you family and friends. Your loyalty to these people is admiral and if the moaners and groaners took this approach, the world would be a better place.
@@BmgGunsAndStuff sadly not: it's the Libertarian Capitalists that have run us into this catastrophe when, starting in 1979, the Thatcher&Reagan neoliberal plan (The Ridley Plan) was implemented.
Yep, when he said that I said "not just an American thing - it's a rural thing". I'm American, grew up in a rural area. We knew all our neighbors and had each others backs. When wildfires came the horse people, livestock people, farmers and fruit growers would all work together getting the animals out and then defending structures with irrigation equipment and whatever else was at hand. Now I live in a big American city and there is no such community spirit. I am considered a bit odd because I try to engage with my neighbors and offer help where needed.....
Sootikins I live in a city too, the biggest in Australia. We have a unit in a small block. There are four units in the block. We all know each other & get on reasonably well. We sometimes have a block party which is fun. We had one yesterday. It’s spring here and the weather is great. However it’s not all good here. The building has a curb side garden. I grow flowers like tulips and strawberries in the garden. While we had our party somebody stole a lot of the strawberry plants & flowers, digging them up & leaving a mess. I’m getting tired of city life. It’s not much fun now so am getting keener to move back to the farm. We are planting a macadamia orchard so we can both generate an income & have an interest on the farm.
@@kdegraa Agreed. I really need to get out of here and get back to country living. We were fairly small scale citrus growers when I was growing up. I enjoyed it and would like to get back to it. I will have to move long distance if I want to do that. Farming is dead in my region. The land is considered far too valuable now because it's all being used to build crappy little houses (in the path of future fires) that sell for astounding prices. People flock to buy them and I don't understand why.
Brandon S and they all end up with the State controlling the fire fighting organisation resulting in many people leaving and doing their own thing. This is happening in Australia. The Rural Fire Service in NSW is controlled by a central HQ that will send trucks hither and dither. The bosses and bureaucrats are paid huge salaries to keep their hands clean, both physically and legally. Meanwhile farmers fight fires as they know their country and are prepared to fight for it. The wheel turns.
At the end of the day you are ultimately responsible for your property. No one is going to care for your property like your self. People who say that you should leave it up to the professional have no idea what goes on on those kind of scenes.
@@MisterBoy316 None the less........ a Hell of a lot more Pro than most... In 28+ years as LEO I said these same things to hundreds of 'civilians' regarding their personal safety issues.
Faith Hope & Love 2 unpack Main Sheep Narrative I don’t think you understood what he said: When “seconds” count, the authorities are “minutes” away! He’s saying that the authorities aren’t going to be able to get to you in time get it? Seconds are shorter than minutes? And so you he’s saying you need to rely on yourself and your friends neighbors etc to handle what needs to be done to protect yourself and your loved ones. 😊👍🏼
@@MylesDavid And self sustainability is the only way forward... Grow your own food, produce your own energy. City life is completely unsustainable for future living... Start prepping!!!
Hello Mr StarWrangler. I'm not sure how accurate the news here is in the UK, as it's MSM, but apparently an area the size of Wales has been destroyed!! Now that may mean nothing to you, but living in a country that is a member of the UK; Wales is actually a whole country.... I find that incredible!! Could this actually be true? If so, then that must be devastating and a life changing event for so many people! I know that you are a Christian, so I would like to say, as an atheist - God bless you; you are the embodiment of what I understand a Christian should be. You helped save people and animals; you're a bloody good lad.
Well, over here in the States, they say more land than the state of Rhode Island was destroyed. (At least) If you take a look at the size comparison between Wales and Rhode Island, that would give you an idea of how hellish this has been. They also are only really covering the "big" fires. There are a lot more small ones going on.
My opinion, exactly. My only worry is that he supports Trump. The propaganda has been layered on thick, in the christian community, though. I love that Wranglerstar.
@@switch4895 Thanks, that's amazing and devastating for you; I wish this was covered more over here. We're still squabbling about Brexit and how many people can be in a room!
"men having been neutered" - such a good point. "calculated and managed risk" - excellent "get serious......no money for jet skis when ignoring protection"!!! Dude, I only just found your TH-cam sight but WOW!!! I couldn't agree more with what you said. "It's going to come down to us". I'll end with that.
You are right. So many people are waiting for someone else to take care of them. We all have to be ready to do whatever it takes to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Cody, I’m so glad to see you back! Your training in woodland management allowed you to make a difference that a tenderfoot with no training but good intentions don’t have.
@@ywsx6489 That is probably the most economically ridiculous and historically inaccurate statement I've read for some time. That and what communists do or do not do has jack to do with America's situation which is born of the results of capitalism and its rewards and incentives over time. There are plenty of faults with the examples of communist governments we have seen through history to the present day, a lack of community, resourcefulness, and self sufficiency, is not among those faults.
The FCC doesn't even do any enforcement anymore. Ham license/GMRS license or not, having comms outside and inside of public frequency bandplans is a good idea for emergencies. The Baofengs may not be a "spectrally pure" as a Motorola, Kenwood, etc., but they do have their merits, such as accessory agility (mics, batteries, headsets, cases) and frequency agility (136-174, 420-520 MHz).
@@gsaldana22 When did FCC stop enforcement? Any date sources or close to date speculations? Does this have anything to do with corporate government subcontractor shutdowns due to the bankruptcies? Thanks.
Can I like this twice? Such all around joy. And a side note, so much better than anything I've ever seen on TV. This is what reality TV wishes it was. And I know maybe it's not about that, but regardless it was amazing to watch. Found this channel yesterday and been binging since. Thnx guys.
Even tho i was not directly impacted by these fires i want to thank you for having the courage to take on the risks and not only using your knowledge but sharing it with us. Its people like you cody that make the world a much better place. Glad you guys were safe and unharmed! Thank you again for your content!
I agree with your perspective on self sufficiency whole heartedly! In Louisiana, we learned after Katrina that we cannot depend on the state, federal, or local government to “save us” during a natural disaster. There aren’t enough government resources to help everyone. So a group of civilians organized, formed the Cajun Navy, and we as a people rescue our neighbors and ourselves from floods and hurricanes. When my home flooded in 2016, it was the Christian owner of my local vehicle inspection shop that got me and my family out of the flood waters. Not the police, not the fire department, not the national guard...it was an average Joe with a boat and a heart of gold. God Bless you for coming to the aid of that widow. So few people know how many widowed and elderly folks don’t have anyone to turn to during times of crisis. They either don’t have family nearby or their close family is various degrees of unable or uncaring enough to help. Keep up Gods good work that he has bestowed upon you, and I’m praying for you and your family from afar.
Scott Riley I Agree totally. We are from Westwego . Came to Portland after HK. I’ve been building up a Serious Earthquake shelter in place kit. But it’s been very smoky to the Unhealthy phase. The sky is orange/brown & the sun is pink... it’s also coincidental it’s the end of summer growing season here. Tomatoes are finishing. All the peppers were rocking this year. Trying to do a winter garden this year.
You did an amazing job. love and respect from Pakistan. My brother in law moved to Oregon last month and he was scared. He confirms it there were not many first responders. What you and your friends did is worth praising and your message worth sharing. Everyone needs to learn these things in life. Regards
Please do a video on how to take weather with hand instruments and how to interpret that information into actionables. We all can have the tools but if we don’t know how to put that data together to make decisions...
I am from California and had to stand my ground against the fires in Sonoma County last October. The authorities came around and told everyone to run. A few of us stayed. We were well prepared. We are on our own here. The best thing to do is to know how to take care of your family and be prepared. No one from government is coming to save us. I happened to be in Newberg on Sept 9 and 10! What a scene! Great job, guys! Keep up the good work and hang in there. Blessings from California! You have a new subscriber!
Being a father and husband brings with it a huge responsibility. When home or family is threatened he becomes a lion and will step up and do whatever is necessary to protect those who depend on him. Sometimes dialing up police or fire just doesn’t get it done.
“I think men have been neutered” = instant thumbs UP!!! Preach the truth Brother. Continue to stay safe and praying for your safety and giving thanks for your bravery and dedication to help your fellow humankind!!
Well said Mr. W. Life involves risk. We shall prepare for it, and embrace it. American Spirit. God Bless you and your family, your colleagues, and all of the dedicated volunteers that helped to fight these fires. My shipmates and I would have been honored to have you serve with us in the “Silent Service”.
Thank God you guys got home safe. True heros to run into that environment to help others. God bless you guys. The truth hurts sometimes, and I cannot agree more with you Cody. Complacency becomes, quite literally, deadly. Thank you for having the courage to speak the painful truths to your community.
You are one of the last real stand-up guys left! Real humanitarian, thanks. BLM needs to watch your channel and help others and quit crying about everyone's against them. Helping others will heal our country! Good guys!
Cory, I would be very interested to learn all the technical aspects of the fire weather monitoring device. Additionally, a basic tutorial on how to protect a home from wild fire would be very interesting. Your videos showed how a sprinkler perimeter system was used and you mentioned a reflective blanket - I am curious as to what other techniques and resources could be used.
If not wanting to get the proper training in wildland firefighting, the best thing to do as a homeowner or tenant is to keep bushes and trees cut back away from the house and clear out any debris and clutter from the house. Now having the sprinkler setup such as what Cody showed is a good idea and it doesn't hurt to have a way to put out spot fires should embers land in your yard. Get to know your neighbors and have a plan of action and be prepared to evac if necessary.
Having no experience in firefighting, I found this after-action report quite informative. As an emergency comms-oriented ham operator, I note that standard 50W mobile 2m (VHF) FM radios typically provide communication ranges on the order of tens of miles (simplex, or radio to radio), depending on a number of factors, terrain in particular. That is a capability _independent_ of cell towers, amateur radio repeaters, and other forms of communication infrastructure. 73 de AB3ZI
Cody, just because you are not currently working with a fire crew does not mean that you are not a professional. Good job. Continue to be safe and keep your head on a swivel.
Sad but true. Had a windstorm here, no power at work so I was working around the house picking things up. Noticed the same car going back and forth. Figured I'd go see why and grab some fuel for the generator while I was out. Come to find out there were a dozen or so trees down. My road being rural and definitely the last one in the list, I cut myself out. No one touched my bare minimum "road" for another week.
I live in an area that is prone to wildfires. We work to create a “defensible space” around our home, but I always feel like I could do more. Seeing you set up a ring around that widows home made me wonder if you would be willing to put a video together showing the equipment that would be a great homeowner level “kit” to create a ring of protection?
That's hard because everyone's situation is unique in terms of water sources and power. Buy some hoses and sprinkers and make sure your power can work even with the grid down. If your aquifer is reliable then make sure you well pump can run and you are set. Stop considering wood,tar, or petroleum(plastic) based roofing/siding materials.
Great advice. You have been preaching this for years to include establishing a proper defensible space around your property. This is all great info that can save life and property, and you have provided this at no cost! Thank you for your service, Codey & family!
I've watched a good number of your videos and see your basics in training and safety. Even with what little experience i have, if I was local and you needed a crew, I would comfortably follow your lead.
in a situation like this you gotta play with the hand youre dealt. in this scenario, “leaving it up to the professionals” is like saying “just call the police and wait for them to save you” when someone is currently intruding your house. i live in salem. we have some of the worst air quality in the world right now... i know so many people who have lost their homes. sad. good on you cody for helping your buddy!
I knew all would be well. Our dearest friends are two generations Montana smoke jumpers. They all band together up there just like this to protect one another & they all trust the Lord like ya’ll do.
There's only one thing left that you didn't talk about: stay fit and healthy, so you are able to protect your loved ones. If you are overweight start eating healthy and get a workout routine going. You don't need to be a bodybuilder, but just have a minimum standard like the military requires
This is so true. I"m 57 and can still throw around 300 lb logs and do 60 pushups. Don't eat anything that is made in a factory. Cook everything from scratch. Grow you own food if you can. What would you do if there was nothing in the Super Markets? This is coming.
Cody, I learned about Gaia from you when u did that video on it a couple years ago and it’s the only thing I use especially during Elk hunting. It’s saved our backs a few times. I never Thanked you for that. It’s really been important for my family during emergencies in our area. Glad your safe!!
Yes it is. The ham band were used how they were designed. Normal amateur use and emergency use. You were well with in the rules of the fcc. Not that that really matters in an emergency. Also its super easy to get a tech license, so you can use it any time. If you live away from cities i believe that it is a must have.
Yep, I was thinking the same thing when Cody said that. Definitely legal for an unlicensed person to use amateur radio bands in a real emergency. Pretty sure that question wasn't on my test, but with a pool of a hundred or more questions to pull from, that's not surprising.
I don't think Cody was using the HAM bands anyway: 1. using FRMS\unlicensed frequencies for his group comms. He had the HAM handheld, the other has midland radios 2. He needed a radio with a scanner capability to monitor Fire & rescue channels. You cannot do that with a FRMS\GRMS radio since they do not have a scanner capability 3. Its not illegal to use a HAM radio on HAM bands for listening only. You only need a license to transmit.
Just found your channel by chance a couple days ago and have been following your ordeal. You and Ray are true heroes! Thank you for following up about the animals left behind and your plan if they became vulnerable. When I saw all those animals on the property you drove through I was so concerned! I have been so heartbroken lately, thinking about all the lost wildlife, and seeing domestic animals left behind is just horrible. Keep up the great work!
I have been with your channel for quite a while. I enjoy your stories over the years. I live in Sandy. For a long time I didn't realize your location for the channel. I just enjoyed your content. I appreciate you even more for your hard work, effort and community service. Carry on Cody. We are still here some of us in Level 3, some of us in level 2. Many have banded together watching the roads and helping others through all of this.
Thank You Sir, Well said. The free world needs to wake up. Get their act together. Otherwise we will all be sheep taken to slaughter. My fellow Canadian's wake up. Thank You Mr. Wranglestar.
The odds of I-5 and and Hwy. 20, 22, McKenzie Hwy. and Hwy 138, 62 all catching fire the same day is not normal. Think about it I-5 and all east and west Highways across the Cascade Range caught fire the same day. Hwy 97 south was closed south of Bend.
Great job Cody. We really appreciate your time and effort making videos for us while in the middle of a disaster event. Thank you for all that you do. God bless you and your family. Keep up the great work.
Why would they, for many of them capitalism with the complicity of government and corporations working hand in hand has created generations of selfish "rugged individuals". Communities are more difficult for markets to exploit.
@@ymynameynotyourname9641 The vast bulk of the biblical sized fires were not caused by arsonists they were caused by lightning strikes, so far none have been confirmed as being caused by arsonists though I believe one of them is being investigated for such. Generally speaking the ignition of 83% of wildfires across the world are human caused, that does not mean arson, it can be a power transformer overheating, or a camp fire that got out of control, or something as simple as a usually harmless discarded glass bottle hit by the sun at the right time of day igniting scrub like a magnifying glass. Where the effects of climate change come in is in making the fire exponentially worse than it would have been under normal conditions, as warming effects have exacerbated drought conditions now for many years making ample fuel for fires, combined with altered hydrological cycles making ample fuel for fires, combined with a two and a half month longer fire season due to warming than 40 yrs ago, and altered wind patterns due to alterations of the jet stream caused by the loss of ice at the poles altering planetary convection patterns. You can lock up every arsonist, the fires will still occur, and they will still get worse, and they will become ever more difficult to control.
@@Nine-Signs You seem very well read. Thank you for your input. And ultimately I feel we must adopt the Yin and Yang symbol as our united flag. This will help to extinguish mental toxins and change our situation. I feel our mental state can impact our environment as well as our actions. Thats how I feel.
Oregonian here and it doesn't matter what political party you fall on we all see it for what it is.. NOT NATURAL. I pray Americans and Oregonians find the truth and who's behind all of this because this is getting so sick. So many people lives gone and or their futures burned.. Americans wake up, this is way bigger than we realize.
The TV watchers will hear nothing more then "climate fires" for weeks or up until November. I, here in Oregon, agree with you. Fires have been set on the front lines.
This is insane. It DOES matter what political party you are in now, because if you stand by Trump, that's the only way you could believe in conspiracy theories like this. It's disgusting. The weather conditions were the worst ever, and guess what? Fires started. I was driving near the Oregon border once and a wheel fell off of my boat trailer- it was a hot day, and guess what? It started a pretty big fire on the side of the road and an engine had to show up. That's how fires start. The state police says there is zero evidence of conspirators starting fires, and they are angry at you folks chirping about it. There are a ton of fires in California, are angsty Oregon anarchists driving down there to start fires, too?
We get the same type of wildfire in Australia and in recent times these have got worse in regard to damage to semi urban areas. This has many reasons. Current climate. Lack of fire prevention control methods. Complacent people building houses closely surrounded by trees that have naturally burned for thousands of years and then whinge when their house burns. And as you say instead of having a plan and the resources in place to defend your own or others homes our so called protectors the Police will come round give you notice to leave and then force you to do so. You have little chance to help yourself or others. I was rural fire brigade and you used to be able to get help and support from the community you were in. Now that is illegal. You can not involve anyone who hasn't had the required training. I agree with you who gives a stuff. If life, livestock, homes at risk be a man and defend them. The idiots making the rules are urban dwellers who know little of the country and don't like getting their hands dirty. Time to go back to basics.
I remember the fires out in the outback a few years ago these US fires reminded me of them a little and they are still burning. I have friends in Sidney and they sent me pictures if them and all the smoke.
Main difference here, perhaps, is the nature of the cause, which he clearly states he believes includes bad actors (who some say are on the elite scum payroll).
@@warrenlangsford9535 A few people have been arrested on charges of arson. Sounds kinda cuckoo to believe they're being paid by some "elite" to do it, they all just seem like wackjobs who wanted to add to the fires or use it as cover for a homicide. Most of the fires were started by lightning and dry wind, and now we just have a shortage of firefighters for the number of fires burning so any little blaze that pops up becomes a wildfire quickly. I support people like Wranglestar taking firefighting into their own hands and working to share knowledge with others on how to stay prepared.
@domifab101 we had the same concerted misinformation about the ignition of fires in Australia. Except the far right blamed different scapegoats. When the true enemy has been, and always will be, man's sheer arrogance when he faces up to the challenges that the environment presents to him.
My favorite channel by far. You are so right, brother, we need to lay down all nonsense. We have to step up, as men, and stay prepared. Thank you for your channel, vids, and the honesty thats always prevalent👍 You have a gift, you're helping many others, and i believe God is at work here. I needed to hear this today. Thank you, God bless you
I think what you and Ray did was commendable. I’m glad everything worked out and you are all safe. Helping others is a big part of what makes us human and what will get us through these challenging times. We would all be lucky to be blessed with such friends/neighbors. 🙏🏻 thank you
we need more men like you who care for one another your wife is so blessed to have you thank God that you have knowledge and you care and you love your family most people today only care for themselves not one another you are so right about all garbage people watch
Amazing family! You guys give so much of yourselves for others, and the care and love you have each other is so uplifting. Christians are all about revealing the love of Jesus, thank you for sharing with the world, It’s important for people to know!
Fantastic Wildland fire series. Very exciting, informative and will probably prove to be important and benefit many people in the near future. Please research DIY portable repeaters to extend and make your communications systems more reliable. Thank you!
Anyone has a right to protect their home, or friends home. It's your choice.. They say evacuate if a man wants to stay and try to save his home or friends home thats fine. Much respect to you for thinking about the animals also. I did see a lot of people leave their pets, cattle behind... it's insane. If you own animals you must have a way to get them out... or else you shouldn't own them!
@@JuanCampos-oq6mk Ok then 30 minutes or less INCLUDES at least setting the animals free to have the chance to outrun the fire. But not me, first thing I would do is get the animals to safety, not get material possessions.
Yeah, the people who left their animals should have them taken away because that is unforgivable. Their lives matter too. Also that if you are in a risk zone of a wildfire you should have some fail safe plans in store in case of emergency.
Wranglerstar feels good to know that those that can do are doing. I don’t have the means or the skills necessary to combat a wildfire.I’m doing all that I can where I am and that’s pray for god’s will to be done.
If a fire or person was threatening my home and family I will be damn sure I would do everything I can to protect them. People telling me not to be damned!.
@@wranglerstar I think Darklight was saying that it's funny because you are a trained firefighter, even if you are no longer in the service. You are a professional. Kudos to you, and thanks for looking out for your community.
Thank you so much for learning what to do in fires and for sharing your knowledge with the public. Anything you could inform us about will be extremely helpful and interesting to those of us who want to be responsible for our own safety. Thank you and may God Bless and protect you in your vital efforts.
Hey Cody, I have been watching your channel for years. You and I differ considerably on matters of politics, but I appreciate your content and feel that you genuinely share your life with an open heart. I also think it’s pretty incredible to put yourself on the line to help your friends and community. I do however think that it is irresponsible to (even inadvertently if that’s the case) claim that Antifa could be to blame. If the investigation concludes that Antifa members were, then so be it. But I dont think that there is a need to stoke the political fire. Also, law enforcement has asked that people stop spreading these claims. Again, I applaud you for what you did during the fire, and really do appreciate your channel.
beantz01 shocker. A lefty disregarding the facts of scanner recordings and arrest records to defend antifa. It's not like they've been setting fires every day for the last 90 days anyhow.
R, I made no claims about what the facts may be. Nor did I try to mount a defense for anyone. One fact we know is this, local first responders (fire and LEOs) have both made public statements asking that people not spread stories about the involvement of Antifa in these wild fires. These are quite literally the wishes of our first responders who have boots on the ground.
Thanks Cody for shedding some light on this issue of people starting fires intentionally. God Bless you and your family and we're glad you guys are safe! Looking forward to the next video!
Hello Im new to your channel just want to say don't listen to the Arm Chair Quarterbacks, who sit with arms folded watching their communities go down, You Sir are the salt of the earth, The Lord Bless You:D
Thank you for showing the world what it means to be a true friend and neighbor as well as a Christian man. Helping others in need is what this world needs more of. Thank you also for calling things for what they are. I will always respect a man that is humble but never afraid to say what needs to be said. So glad that God saw fit to keep you safe.
Self reliance is good, of course. It might be even better when it also sees that all those tools used and recommended for self-reliance, including two pieces of larger generators and a Honda garden vehicle basically were shipped cheaply into the country from China, and - perhaps, but possibly even not -Japan.
As to the radio: Regulation allows that, in a true emergency, anyone can transmit on any frequency with any equipment. You might later have to explain why it was an emergency but who cares when life is at risk?
One little addition, it doesn't take much to get your license. All of the questions are online that you would have on the test. There are three levels of licenses, technician, general, amateur extra. The Baofeng you have needs only the first.
Seems like he did everything legally in the video. He said the Baofeng was only used for monitoring, which essentially makes it a scanner. They can be programmed for non-transmit on specified frequencies. Not sure which band the Midland was on, maybe UHF FRS (looks like a VHF antenna though), but as long as they weren't interfering with fire service comms, they did okay.
I think it's amazing that people have become so use to having and leaving things to other people to take care of. I am 55 years old and grew up that YOU are the First Responders. I grew up 30 to 45 minutes drive from anything. No fire no hospitals no police for 30 to 45 minutes. So you better know how to take care of whatever comes your way and yes laws are there to help... HELP. You are the First Responders as you are there first. Deal with it and take care of your family and community. You have done a great thing and don't listen to the cry babies that don't know what life really is and about. Thanks for thinking about others and your community. God bless you John Stockdale Ontario Canada P.s. That's how every service we have in place got started is by people like you and us doing what was needed. All fire police hospital school everything that we hold dear to our hearts was started by people like us. Be safe
Man it hurt to hear him talk about the 4 requirements before engaging a fire. When he said you need a lookout, I just thought back to the situation in arizona where the 19 hotshots died. Their spotter was evacuated due to changes in the direction of the fire, fully knowing he had no spotter, the superintendent Eric Marsh ordered his men to heroically move on to stop the fire. His 2nd in command argued with him that it was reckless and unsafe, but ultimately caved in. Not long after they descending out of the black, they were surrounded by changes in wind direction. The rest is history, but just being reminded of how important a spotter is, reminded me of that horrible incident.
I wept when I watched the movie based on that story. Some were young men just barely starting off in life, others young fathers and husbands. So much loss, so much grief. The toll has been huge.
I grew up with a good neighbor and friend who manned the fire tower. His name was Festus Taylor. Good,faithful,humble man. I wonder who man's the fire tower now. Respect.
That cant be done quickly. Its an understudied science that is evolving faster than it can be studied. I did some fire courses during my enviro degree 2 years ago and we were told maximum recorded spotting distances were 60km and this precious summer spotting occured up to 80km away. Unfortunately fires are so unique and varied across weather and landscapes that there cant be any quick fire guides
Love your videos always Cody! Please keep it up! Please make that instructional video on relative humidity, and understanding a fire too! I'm from Oregon, though I'm currently in the Navy deployed overseas so I can't be on the homefront helping. It's nice seeing people like yourself doing what you do and tracking the fires. God Bless you and the family!
I recently purchased your book on homesteading as well. Reading through it now, it's bringing a smile and good laughs to my life! Someday hopefully I'll get the chance to meet your family and see how you guys homestead as it's always been my dream to one-day homestead again! God Bless!
If you need to break a pad lock, I'd recommend the two wrench method. However, use the altered version, where one wrench is placed horizontal into the lock, while the other is laid vertical on top of the other. This changes the direct leverage to the weakest points in the internal of the lock.
To the nay Sayers: If you have the will, and you have the tools, and you have the knowledge. It is irresponsible to not act. Most rural folks have this gene.
Scott Summers are you going to ask somebody’s political beliefs that needs help before you help them? Personally I don’t care what their beliefs are if they’re in need. If you care that much that you won’t help then your heart needs fixing. Hate is one reason there is division. Love your neighbor.
Great job brother ,,,I’m retired LAPD and I try and stay prepared for any emergency and only you can depend on yourself. I’m going to tell you that their are not enough emergency personal to save everyone. Their is a term acceptable casualties loss or as we say ACL for those we know we can’t save. So people remember chance favors the prepared mind.
Great video! In a previous video you talked about not having cedar shingles on your house. That got me thinking. I would love to see a video on the subject of proper landscaping and home structure to help protect your property from a wildfire. As a state wildland firefighter educating the public on this subject is part of my job and I can say it makes a very significant difference. “Defensible space” is the key. I can tell you are passionate about helping others. Keep up the great work! Prayers for y’all!
I was so proud of you guys. I grew up with people who exercised intelligence and wisdom and skill. Watching you was like hanging out with family. I learned how to set up sprinklers in a circle around a house. Love it. When I get toy new place, I will be prepared to set the same things up on the roof. Will also have generator for the three wells on the ranch. Really loved watching what you were doing. Going to install GAIA now. I'm getting ready.
I had someone prowling around my property last night and I live out in the country and I ,armed, had to confront them and it was 15 min before police arrived. Prepare folks
@@soggyfries4347 on the east side of the big Hollow fire I know someone who had to chase someone off their property and when the trespasser got arrested he had 3 gas cans and a blow torch
"Rumors spread just like wildfire," the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said Thursday morning, "and now our 9-1-1 dispatchers and professional staff are being overrun with requests for information and inquiries on an UNTRUE rumor that 6 Antifa members have been arrested for setting fires in DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON."
@@jtoffroading2400 , true. The comment sections of forest fire videos have a lot of Antifa/BLM/energy weapons/secret agenda comments. It's quite sad and sometimes down right pathetic. ANY arsonist should be prosecuted. Most of the time they're seeking a personal high through destruction or notoriety. At that point politics are beyond irrelevant.
If you don't believe Cody that you cant "Leave it to the pros" Would you believe the supreme court? The US Supreme Court has made it clear that law enforcement agencies are not required to provide protection to the citizens who are forced to pay the police for their "services." (DeShaney vs. Winnebago and Town of Castle Rock vs. Gonzales,). You are a fool if you leave your protection to those who have no duty to protect you. Thanks for the message of PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Cody.
@@ke7cat Do you happen to know the names of the cases? I only recently found out about the cases I cited. I am trying to build a case for my kids to start taking personal responsibility for their safety. They think I am a nut job ;) , so the more I can build my case the better! Thanks!
We use a similar acronym here, LACES. They cannot afford fire fighters here, the fire fighters are literally the local farmers. They attend fire call outs in their tractors. I'm trained fire rescue and urban fire suppression and have gone into burning buildings to fight fires, or pulled people from wrecked vehicles. I'm still not considered a "professional" merely because I do it for free, I've been criticizedin the past for helping when out of uniform by idiots who can only stand around and make useless words. Don't take it to heart because when it's their house that's burning down they quickly change their tune.
"when it's their house that's burning down they quickly change their tune." ... I think when that happens you should quickly change YOUR tune...and all of a sudden stand around and do what they do....nothing.
How dare people complain about you looking after you family and friends. Your loyalty to these people is admiral and if the moaners and groaners took this approach, the world would be a better place.
It’s all lefties and their communist values
@@BmgGunsAndStuff sadly not: it's the Libertarian Capitalists that have run us into this catastrophe when, starting in 1979, the Thatcher&Reagan neoliberal plan (The Ridley Plan) was implemented.
Neighbouring farmers getting together to pool resources to fight fires was the beginning of the Rural firefighting service in NSW Australia.
It’s so true what they say: Necessity is the mother of invention!
Yep, when he said that I said "not just an American thing - it's a rural thing". I'm American, grew up in a rural area. We knew all our neighbors and had each others backs. When wildfires came the horse people, livestock people, farmers and fruit growers would all work together getting the animals out and then defending structures with irrigation equipment and whatever else was at hand. Now I live in a big American city and there is no such community spirit. I am considered a bit odd because I try to engage with my neighbors and offer help where needed.....
Sootikins I live in a city too, the biggest in Australia. We have a unit in a small block. There are four units in the block. We all know each other & get on reasonably well. We sometimes have a block party which is fun. We had one yesterday. It’s spring here and the weather is great. However it’s not all good here. The building has a curb side garden. I grow flowers like tulips and strawberries in the garden. While we had our party somebody stole a lot of the strawberry plants & flowers, digging them up & leaving a mess.
I’m getting tired of city life. It’s not much fun now so am getting keener to move back to the farm. We are planting a macadamia orchard so we can both generate an income & have an interest on the farm.
@@kdegraa Agreed. I really need to get out of here and get back to country living. We were fairly small scale citrus growers when I was growing up. I enjoyed it and would like to get back to it. I will have to move long distance if I want to do that. Farming is dead in my region. The land is considered far too valuable now because it's all being used to build crappy little houses (in the path of future fires) that sell for astounding prices. People flock to buy them and I don't understand why.
Brandon S and they all end up with the State controlling the fire fighting organisation resulting in many people leaving and doing their own thing. This is happening in Australia. The Rural Fire Service in NSW is controlled by a central HQ that will send trucks hither and dither. The bosses and bureaucrats are paid huge salaries to keep their hands clean, both physically and legally. Meanwhile farmers fight fires as they know their country and are prepared to fight for it.
The wheel turns.
At the end of the day you are ultimately responsible for your property. No one is going to care for your property like your self. People who say that you should leave it up to the professional have no idea what goes on on those kind of scenes.
Our society is full of cowards who think everything will be taken care of for them. This is the result of a bunch of coddled children
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Yeah if everybody was an internet safety Sally nothing would ever get done. It’s separates the men from the boys.
Well said Cody.
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I guess people haven't watched this channel very long, Cody is a professional.
Cody deserves all of our support. He's what has made America Great!
@@MisterBoy316 None the less........ a Hell of a lot more Pro than most... In 28+ years as LEO I said these same things to hundreds of 'civilians' regarding their personal safety issues.
When seconds count, the authorities are minutes away......
In rural areas it can be hours away.
Faith Hope & Love 2 unpack Main Sheep Narrative I don’t think you understood what he said:
When “seconds” count, the authorities are “minutes” away!
He’s saying that the authorities aren’t going to be able to get to you in time get it? Seconds are shorter than minutes? And so you he’s saying you need to rely on yourself and your friends neighbors etc to handle what needs to be done to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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@@MylesDavid And self sustainability is the only way forward... Grow your own food, produce your own energy. City life is completely unsustainable for future living... Start prepping!!!
antifa fires
At a denny's overindulgeing themselves
Hello Mr StarWrangler. I'm not sure how accurate the news here is in the UK, as it's MSM, but apparently an area the size of Wales has been destroyed!!
Now that may mean nothing to you, but living in a country that is a member of the UK; Wales is actually a whole country.... I find that incredible!! Could this actually be true? If so, then that must be devastating and a life changing event for so many people!
I know that you are a Christian, so I would like to say, as an atheist - God bless you; you are the embodiment of what I understand a Christian should be. You helped save people and animals; you're a bloody good lad.
Well, over here in the States, they say more land than the state of Rhode Island was destroyed. (At least) If you take a look at the size comparison between Wales and Rhode Island, that would give you an idea of how hellish this has been. They also are only really covering the "big" fires. There are a lot more small ones going on.
as a uk citizen , i have been following this news for a while now, it is scary stuff , i have friends in los angeles which i have not heard from yet
My opinion, exactly. My only worry is that he supports Trump. The propaganda has been layered on thick, in the christian community, though.
I love that Wranglerstar.
@@switch4895 Thanks, that's amazing and devastating for you; I wish this was covered more over here. We're still squabbling about Brexit and how many people can be in a room!
@@Liberty208 Yes, this is really scary, global warming is beginning to show it's claws....
"men having been neutered" - such a good point. "calculated and managed risk" - excellent "get serious......no money for jet skis when ignoring protection"!!! Dude, I only just found your TH-cam sight but WOW!!! I couldn't agree more with what you said. "It's going to come down to us". I'll end with that.
“ if that offends you”... it proves his point 😂
@PLC she’s not offended she agreed with him.
You are right. So many people are waiting for someone else to take care of them. We all have to be ready to do whatever it takes to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities.
@@donnaml8776 Oh yeah I was agreeing with her and playing of her comment, sorry that wasn't clear.
Its time to MTFU!
Cody, I’m so glad to see you back! Your training in woodland management allowed you to make a difference that a tenderfoot with no training but good intentions don’t have.
We've been waiting anxiously for this update.
No one is coming to save you!! People had better start prepping and becoming more self-reliant.
Yep no doubt.. Just being more aware would be a great thing. People gotta get their heads outta their phones and back into the real world.
Commies don't like self reliance.
@@ywsx6489 That is probably the most economically ridiculous and historically inaccurate statement I've read for some time. That and what communists do or do not do has jack to do with America's situation which is born of the results of capitalism and its rewards and incentives over time.
There are plenty of faults with the examples of communist governments we have seen through history to the present day, a lack of community, resourcefulness, and self sufficiency, is not among those faults.
The FCC specifically exempts radio operators during an emergency, no matter the size or severity, from any penalty for not having a license.
The FCC doesn't even do any enforcement anymore. Ham license/GMRS license or not, having comms outside and inside of public frequency bandplans is a good idea for emergencies. The Baofengs may not be a "spectrally pure" as a Motorola, Kenwood, etc., but they do have their merits, such as accessory agility (mics, batteries, headsets, cases) and frequency agility (136-174, 420-520 MHz).
The best device is the one at hand...
@@gsaldana22 When did FCC stop enforcement? Any date sources or close to date speculations? Does this have anything to do with corporate government subcontractor shutdowns due to the bankruptcies? Thanks.
Can I like this twice? Such all around joy. And a side note, so much better than anything I've ever seen on TV. This is what reality TV wishes it was. And I know maybe it's not about that, but regardless it was amazing to watch. Found this channel yesterday and been binging since. Thnx guys.
this comment reminded me to like, so it's done!
Me too. Found them yesterday. They're amazing. Should be running the Oregon Fire Marshall Dept.
And seen on radar Direct energy weapons =DEW
Just slow down. I was where you are once and even though he uploads everyday. You will suffer withdrawal once your binge is over lol
Good job sir!
Even tho i was not directly impacted by these fires i want to thank you for having the courage to take on the risks and not only using your knowledge but sharing it with us. Its people like you cody that make the world a much better place. Glad you guys were safe and unharmed! Thank you again for your content!
Same here
Oh man, you dont have to be directly impacted to say thanks, this is all of our country and all of our people and neighbors!🇺🇲🇺🇲
@@pnwadventurer9674 That was my point..
I agree with your perspective on self sufficiency whole heartedly! In Louisiana, we learned after Katrina that we cannot depend on the state, federal, or local government to “save us” during a natural disaster. There aren’t enough government resources to help everyone. So a group of civilians organized, formed the Cajun Navy, and we as a people rescue our neighbors and ourselves from floods and hurricanes. When my home flooded in 2016, it was the Christian owner of my local vehicle inspection shop that got me and my family out of the flood waters. Not the police, not the fire department, not the national guard...it was an average Joe with a boat and a heart of gold.
God Bless you for coming to the aid of that widow. So few people know how many widowed and elderly folks don’t have anyone to turn to during times of crisis. They either don’t have family nearby or their close family is various degrees of unable or uncaring enough to help. Keep up Gods good work that he has bestowed upon you, and I’m praying for you and your family from afar.
Scott Riley I Agree totally. We are from Westwego . Came to Portland after HK. I’ve been building up a Serious Earthquake shelter in place kit. But it’s been very smoky to the Unhealthy phase. The sky is orange/brown & the sun is pink... it’s also coincidental it’s the end of summer growing season here. Tomatoes are finishing. All the peppers were rocking this year. Trying to do a winter garden this year.
You did an amazing job. love and respect from Pakistan. My brother in law moved to Oregon last month and he was scared. He confirms it there were not many first responders. What you and your friends did is worth praising and your message worth sharing. Everyone needs to learn these things in life. Regards
Definitely have interest in learning more about fire dynamics 👍 Thanks for the video
Please do a video on how to take weather with hand instruments and how to interpret that information into actionables. We all can have the tools but if we don’t know how to put that data together to make decisions...
I am from California and had to stand my ground against the fires in Sonoma County last October. The authorities came around and told everyone to run. A few of us stayed. We were well prepared. We are on our own here. The best thing to do is to know how to take care of your family and be prepared. No one from government is coming to save us. I happened to be in Newberg on Sept 9 and 10! What a scene! Great job, guys! Keep up the good work and hang in there. Blessings from California! You have a new subscriber!
Being a father and husband brings with it a huge responsibility. When home or family is threatened he becomes a lion and will step up and do whatever is necessary to protect those who depend on him. Sometimes dialing up police or fire just doesn’t get it done.
Joe Garofalo II Thanks Joe.
“I think men have been neutered” = instant thumbs UP!!! Preach the truth Brother. Continue to stay safe and praying for your safety and giving thanks for your bravery and dedication to help your fellow humankind!!
Well said Mr. W. Life involves risk. We shall prepare for it, and embrace it. American Spirit. God Bless you and your family, your colleagues, and all of the dedicated volunteers that helped to fight these fires. My shipmates and I would have been honored to have you serve with us in the “Silent Service”.
Thank God you guys got home safe. True heros to run into that environment to help others. God bless you guys.
The truth hurts sometimes, and I cannot agree more with you Cody. Complacency becomes, quite literally, deadly. Thank you for having the courage to speak the painful truths to your community.
Thanks for the update Cody! Please know so many of us have been praying for you and all those affected by these fires.
God bless you Wrangler! All the best of luck from Sweden!
You're a trained wildlander what are people talking about not being a professional.....stay safe cody
and then there is the "Hill Billy" that saved their town, how much training did they have? You do what needs doing WITH SAFETY.
You are one of the last real stand-up guys left! Real humanitarian, thanks. BLM needs to watch your channel and help others and quit crying about everyone's against them. Helping others will heal our country! Good guys!
Cory, I would be very interested to learn all the technical aspects of the fire weather monitoring device. Additionally, a basic tutorial on how to protect a home from wild fire would be very interesting. Your videos showed how a sprinkler perimeter system was used and you mentioned a reflective blanket - I am curious as to what other techniques and resources could be used.
If not wanting to get the proper training in wildland firefighting, the best thing to do as a homeowner or tenant is to keep bushes and trees cut back away from the house and clear out any debris and clutter from the house. Now having the sprinkler setup such as what Cody showed is a good idea and it doesn't hurt to have a way to put out spot fires should embers land in your yard. Get to know your neighbors and have a plan of action and be prepared to evac if necessary.
Having no experience in firefighting, I found this after-action report quite informative. As an emergency comms-oriented ham operator, I note that standard 50W mobile 2m (VHF) FM radios typically provide communication ranges on the order of tens of miles (simplex, or radio to radio), depending on a number of factors, terrain in particular. That is a capability _independent_ of cell towers, amateur radio repeaters, and other forms of communication infrastructure. 73 de AB3ZI
Cody, just because you are not currently working with a fire crew does not mean that you are not a professional. Good job. Continue to be safe and keep your head on a swivel.
Just the mentality sweeping this Nation of sheeple. Someone else will take care of it!
Self centered.....don't worry about your neighbor!..."mind your OWN BUSINESS!'..this is taught to our children in schools
Sad but true. Had a windstorm here, no power at work so I was working around the house picking things up. Noticed the same car going back and forth. Figured I'd go see why and grab some fuel for the generator while I was out. Come to find out there were a dozen or so trees down. My road being rural and definitely the last one in the list, I cut myself out. No one touched my bare minimum "road" for another week.
I live in an area that is prone to wildfires. We work to create a “defensible space” around our home, but I always feel like I could do more. Seeing you set up a ring around that widows home made me wonder if you would be willing to put a video together showing the equipment that would be a great homeowner level “kit” to create a ring of protection?
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That's hard because everyone's situation is unique in terms of water sources and power. Buy some hoses and sprinkers and make sure your power can work even with the grid down. If your aquifer is reliable then make sure you well pump can run and you are set. Stop considering wood,tar, or petroleum(plastic) based roofing/siding materials.
Great advice. You have been preaching this for years to include establishing a proper defensible space around your property. This is all great info that can save life and property, and you have provided this at no cost! Thank you for your service, Codey & family!
Thanks for information! We had to save our own houses in the Gorge fires in 2018. Firefighters gave up and left, we stayed and saved our homes
I’m glad to see you. You never know what’s going to happen if there is a uncontrolled fire God bless stay save
Thanks Cody, thanks for serving faithfully without waivering. Keep doing what you do
God bless you and your family for the fantastic job you and your team did. Thank you for teaching us. Preparation, preparation, preparation.
I've watched a good number of your videos and see your basics in training and safety. Even with what little experience i have, if I was local and you needed a crew, I would comfortably follow your lead.
in a situation like this you gotta play with the hand youre dealt. in this scenario, “leaving it up to the professionals” is like saying “just call the police and wait for them to save you” when someone is currently intruding your house. i live in salem. we have some of the worst air quality in the world right now... i know so many people who have lost their homes. sad. good on you cody for helping your buddy!
I knew all would be well. Our dearest friends are two generations Montana smoke jumpers. They all band together up there just like this to protect one another & they all trust the Lord like ya’ll do.
There's only one thing left that you didn't talk about: stay fit and healthy, so you are able to protect your loved ones.
If you are overweight start eating healthy and get a workout routine going. You don't need to be a bodybuilder, but just have a minimum standard like the military requires
So important! You can lose everything just because you can’t stay in the fight!
This is so true. I"m 57 and can still throw around 300 lb logs and do 60 pushups. Don't eat anything that is made in a factory. Cook everything from scratch. Grow you own food if you can. What would you do if there was nothing in the Super Markets? This is coming.
And Libby for Income Equality and Income Equity, so that *everyone *can* eat well.
He is a professional and thank God there are people like him that will help others.
good people are out there.
Cody, I learned about Gaia from you when u did that video on it a couple years ago and it’s the only thing I use especially during Elk hunting. It’s saved our backs a few times. I never Thanked you for that. It’s really been important for my family during emergencies in our area. Glad your safe!!
FYI it's not illegal to use a ham radio when life or property is in danger... That's even a question on the test
Yes it is. The ham band were used how they were designed. Normal amateur use and emergency use. You were well with in the rules of the fcc. Not that that really matters in an emergency.
Also its super easy to get a tech license, so you can use it any time. If you live away from cities i believe that it is a must have.
Yep, I was thinking the same thing when Cody said that. Definitely legal for an unlicensed person to use amateur radio bands in a real emergency. Pretty sure that question wasn't on my test, but with a pool of a hundred or more questions to pull from, that's not surprising.
I don't think Cody was using the HAM bands anyway:
1. using FRMS\unlicensed frequencies for his group comms. He had the HAM handheld, the other has midland radios
2. He needed a radio with a scanner capability to monitor Fire & rescue channels. You cannot do that with a FRMS\GRMS radio since they do not have a scanner capability
3. Its not illegal to use a HAM radio on HAM bands for listening only. You only need a license to transmit.
Lol, "let the professionals handle it" you guys are the pro's. Well done Cody.
Just found your channel by chance a couple days ago and have been following your ordeal. You and Ray are true heroes! Thank you for following up about the animals left behind and your plan if they became vulnerable. When I saw all those animals on the property you drove through I was so concerned! I have been so heartbroken lately, thinking about all the lost wildlife, and seeing domestic animals left behind is just horrible. Keep up the great work!
I have been with your channel for quite a while. I enjoy your stories over the years. I live in Sandy. For a long time I didn't realize your location for the channel. I just enjoyed your content. I appreciate you even more for your hard work, effort and community service. Carry on Cody. We are still here some of us in Level 3, some of us in level 2. Many have banded together watching the roads and helping others through all of this.
I was kinda worried when there wasn’t any updates good to see you well.
Thank You Sir, Well said. The free world needs to wake up. Get their act together. Otherwise we will all be sheep taken to slaughter. My fellow Canadian's wake up.
Thank You Mr. Wranglestar.
The odds of I-5 and and Hwy. 20, 22, McKenzie Hwy. and Hwy 138, 62 all catching fire the same day is not normal. Think about it I-5 and all east and west Highways across the Cascade Range caught fire the same day. Hwy 97 south was closed south of Bend.
Thank you for your service to your community. I am new to your channel from Louisiana . Love your messages.
Great job Cody. We really appreciate your time and effort making videos for us while in the middle of a disaster event. Thank you for all that you do. God bless you and your family. Keep up the great work.
More people need to more of this. Taking care of his neighbors.
Community 'Safety Committees'
Why would they, for many of them capitalism with the complicity of government and corporations working hand in hand has created generations of selfish "rugged individuals". Communities are more difficult for markets to exploit.
Im overseas and one of the only reason I will come back there is to give some pain to arsonists.
@@ymynameynotyourname9641 The vast bulk of the biblical sized fires were not caused by arsonists they were caused by lightning strikes, so far none have been confirmed as being caused by arsonists though I believe one of them is being investigated for such.
Generally speaking the ignition of 83% of wildfires across the world are human caused, that does not mean arson, it can be a power transformer overheating, or a camp fire that got out of control, or something as simple as a usually harmless discarded glass bottle hit by the sun at the right time of day igniting scrub like a magnifying glass.
Where the effects of climate change come in is in making the fire exponentially worse than it would have been under normal conditions, as warming effects have exacerbated drought conditions now for many years making ample fuel for fires, combined with altered hydrological cycles making ample fuel for fires, combined with a two and a half month longer fire season due to warming than 40 yrs ago, and altered wind patterns due to alterations of the jet stream caused by the loss of ice at the poles altering planetary convection patterns.
You can lock up every arsonist, the fires will still occur, and they will still get worse, and they will become ever more difficult to control.
@@Nine-Signs You seem very well read. Thank you for your input. And ultimately I feel we must adopt the Yin and Yang symbol as our united flag. This will help to extinguish mental toxins and change our situation. I feel our mental state can impact our environment as well as our actions. Thats how I feel.
Oregonian here and it doesn't matter what political party you fall on we all see it for what it is.. NOT NATURAL. I pray Americans and Oregonians find the truth and who's behind all of this because this is getting so sick. So many people lives gone and or their futures burned.. Americans wake up, this is way bigger than we realize.
The TV watchers will hear nothing more then "climate fires" for weeks or up until November. I, here in Oregon, agree with you. Fires have been set on the front lines.
Amen to that!!!!
This is insane. It DOES matter what political party you are in now, because if you stand by Trump, that's the only way you could believe in conspiracy theories like this. It's disgusting. The weather conditions were the worst ever, and guess what? Fires started. I was driving near the Oregon border once and a wheel fell off of my boat trailer- it was a hot day, and guess what? It started a pretty big fire on the side of the road and an engine had to show up. That's how fires start. The state police says there is zero evidence of conspirators starting fires, and they are angry at you folks chirping about it. There are a ton of fires in California, are angsty Oregon anarchists driving down there to start fires, too?
Ben Horton I meant it doesn’t matter what side you fall on we all know this is from the Left/Dems...
God save us all, forget your politics and religions, United we stand ! Divided we fail ! 🇨🇦🙏😢
We get the same type of wildfire in Australia and in recent times these have got worse in regard to damage to semi urban areas. This has many reasons. Current climate. Lack of fire prevention control methods. Complacent people building houses closely surrounded by trees that have naturally burned for thousands of years and then whinge when their house burns. And as you say instead of having a plan and the resources in place to defend your own or others homes our so called protectors the Police will come round give you notice to leave and then force you to do so. You have little chance to help yourself or others. I was rural fire brigade and you used to be able to get help and support from the community you were in. Now that is illegal. You can not involve anyone who hasn't had the required training. I agree with you who gives a stuff. If life, livestock, homes at risk be a man and defend them. The idiots making the rules are urban dwellers who know little of the country and don't like getting their hands dirty. Time to go back to basics.
I remember the fires out in the outback a few years ago these US fires reminded me of them a little and they are still burning. I have friends in Sidney and they sent me pictures if them and all the smoke.
Main difference here, perhaps, is the nature of the cause, which he clearly states he believes includes bad actors (who some say are on the elite scum payroll).
@@warrenlangsford9535 A few people have been arrested on charges of arson. Sounds kinda cuckoo to believe they're being paid by some "elite" to do it, they all just seem like wackjobs who wanted to add to the fires or use it as cover for a homicide. Most of the fires were started by lightning and dry wind, and now we just have a shortage of firefighters for the number of fires burning so any little blaze that pops up becomes a wildfire quickly. I support people like Wranglestar taking firefighting into their own hands and working to share knowledge with others on how to stay prepared.
@@VickyGeagan you're mistaken in your use of the term outback. The fires were this year. And they were not in the outback.
@domifab101 we had the same concerted misinformation about the ignition of fires in Australia. Except the far right blamed different scapegoats. When the true enemy has been, and always will be, man's sheer arrogance when he faces up to the challenges that the environment presents to him.
My favorite channel by far. You are so right, brother, we need to lay down all nonsense. We have to step up, as men, and stay prepared. Thank you for your channel, vids, and the honesty thats always prevalent👍
You have a gift, you're helping many others, and i believe God is at work here. I needed to hear this today. Thank you, God bless you
I think what you and Ray did was commendable. I’m glad everything worked out and you are all safe. Helping others is a big part of what makes us human and what will get us through these challenging times. We would all be lucky to be blessed with such friends/neighbors. 🙏🏻 thank you
we need more men like you who care for one another your wife is so blessed to have you thank God that you have knowledge and you care and you love your family most people today only care for themselves not one another you are so right about all garbage people watch
You can transmit on any radio necessary in an emergency.
Joe Hohn yes true for ham radios, baofengs included!
I was checking for updates, was glad to see this. Amen brother, when it comes to family and safety, I am not going to be waiting on the professionals.
I’m so thankful for you to come and help in Oregon. I’m in Salem and it’s scary. You are a hero
Amazing family! You guys give so much of yourselves for others, and the care and love you have each other is so uplifting. Christians are all about revealing the love of Jesus, thank you for sharing with the world, It’s important for people to know!
Fantastic Wildland fire series. Very exciting, informative and will probably prove to be important and benefit many people in the near future.
Please research DIY portable repeaters to extend and make your communications systems more reliable.
Thank you!
Anyone has a right to protect their home, or friends home. It's your choice.. They say evacuate if a man wants to stay and try to save his home or friends home thats fine. Much respect to you for thinking about the animals also. I did see a lot of people leave their pets, cattle behind... it's insane. If you own animals you must have a way to get them out... or else you shouldn't own them!
This is infuriating to me.
How could people leave animals locked in and behind?
I can't even imagine doing this?
@@midwestlakelife They probably had to leave w/o time for doing anything... it happens!
@@midwestlakelife you get evacuacion notice and after that you only have 30 minutes or less
@@JuanCampos-oq6mk Ok then 30 minutes or less INCLUDES at least setting the animals free to have the chance to outrun the fire. But not me, first thing I would do is get the animals to safety, not get material possessions.
Yeah, the people who left their animals should have them taken away because that is unforgivable. Their lives matter too. Also that if you are in a risk zone of a wildfire you should have some fail safe plans in store in case of emergency.
"Let it for the professionals" -- kind of funny to say that to a man who was a firefighter... :D
How does it feel being part of the do nothing crowd?
Wranglerstar feels good to know that those that can do are doing. I don’t have the means or the skills necessary to combat a wildfire.I’m doing all that I can where I am and that’s pray for god’s will to be done.
If a fire or person was threatening my home and family I will be damn sure I would do everything I can to protect them. People telling me not to be damned!.
@@wranglerstar I think Darklight was saying that it's funny because you are a trained firefighter, even if you are no longer in the service. You are a professional. Kudos to you, and thanks for looking out for your community.
He quoted the phrase used then pointed out that you are pretty much a pro
One of your best. Thanks for getting involved and sharing that mindset with us all.
Thank you so much for learning what to do in fires and for sharing your knowledge with the public. Anything you could inform us about will be extremely helpful and interesting to those of us who want to be responsible for our own safety. Thank you and may God Bless and protect you in your vital efforts.
“Men have been neutered”-Wranglerstar 2020
..... by choice ...........
Thank you! As a woman, it's absolutely true we need men right now and we need to train our boys to be able to work as a man!!!
It takes a man to train another man. feminism lies.
Hey Cody, I have been watching your channel for years. You and I differ considerably on matters of politics, but I appreciate your content and feel that you genuinely share your life with an open heart. I also think it’s pretty incredible to put yourself on the line to help your friends and community.
I do however think that it is irresponsible to (even inadvertently if that’s the case) claim that Antifa could be to blame. If the investigation concludes that Antifa members were, then so be it. But I dont think that there is a need to stoke the political fire. Also, law enforcement has asked that people stop spreading these claims.
Again, I applaud you for what you did during the fire, and really do appreciate your channel.
beantz01 shocker. A lefty disregarding the facts of scanner recordings and arrest records to defend antifa. It's not like they've been setting fires every day for the last 90 days anyhow.
R, I made no claims about what the facts may be. Nor did I try to mount a defense for anyone. One fact we know is this, local first responders (fire and LEOs) have both made public statements asking that people not spread stories about the involvement of Antifa in these wild fires. These are quite literally the wishes of our first responders who have boots on the ground.
Thanks Cody for shedding some light on this issue of people starting fires intentionally. God Bless you and your family and we're glad you guys are safe! Looking forward to the next video!
I applaud your selflessness. Good people like you are an asset our country!
Thank you for your heroic actions
Thanks for telling like it is, and it goes far deeper than most know.
TAKE CARE
Glad to hear news from you guys! The news is painting a sombre picture of this fire with so many deaths....
Hello Im new to your channel just want to say don't listen to the Arm Chair Quarterbacks, who sit with arms folded watching their communities go down, You Sir are the salt of the earth, The Lord Bless You:D
Outstanding work, both while the fire was threatening and especially in your summation and advice. Well done!
Thank you for showing the world what it means to be a true friend and neighbor as well as a Christian man. Helping others in need is what this world needs more of. Thank you also for calling things for what they are. I will always respect a man that is humble but never afraid to say what needs to be said. So glad that God saw fit to keep you safe.
People barely have a grasp on self responsibility let alone self reliance.
Self reliance is good, of course. It might be even better when it also sees that all those tools used and recommended for self-reliance, including two pieces of larger generators and a Honda garden vehicle basically were shipped cheaply into the country from China, and - perhaps, but possibly even not -Japan.
As to the radio: Regulation allows that, in a true emergency, anyone can transmit on any frequency with any equipment. You might later have to explain why it was an emergency but who cares when life is at risk?
I second that. I am a HAM operator and see no problem with what you did. I also have the Beofang radio as a portable.
One little addition, it doesn't take much to get your license. All of the questions are online that you would have on the test. There are three levels of licenses, technician, general, amateur extra. The Baofeng you have needs only the first.
Seems like he did everything legally in the video. He said the Baofeng was only used for monitoring, which essentially makes it a scanner. They can be programmed for non-transmit on specified frequencies. Not sure which band the Midland was on, maybe UHF FRS (looks like a VHF antenna though), but as long as they weren't interfering with fire service comms, they did okay.
God bless you all!
I think it's amazing that people have become so use to having and leaving things to other people to take care of.
I am 55 years old and grew up that YOU are the First Responders.
I grew up 30 to 45 minutes drive from anything.
No fire no hospitals no police for 30 to 45 minutes.
So you better know how to take care of whatever comes your way and yes laws are there to help... HELP.
You are the First Responders as you are there first.
Deal with it and take care of your family and community.
You have done a great thing and don't listen to the cry babies that don't know what life really is and about.
Thanks for thinking about others and your community.
God bless you
John Stockdale
Ontario Canada
P.s.
That's how every service we have in place got started is by people like you and us doing what was needed.
All fire police hospital school everything that we hold dear to our hearts was started by people like us.
Be safe
Such very good advice . Praying for you and family always .God Bless. Mr. Star.
Man it hurt to hear him talk about the 4 requirements before engaging a fire. When he said you need a lookout, I just thought back to the situation in arizona where the 19 hotshots died. Their spotter was evacuated due to changes in the direction of the fire, fully knowing he had no spotter, the superintendent Eric Marsh ordered his men to heroically move on to stop the fire. His 2nd in command argued with him that it was reckless and unsafe, but ultimately caved in. Not long after they descending out of the black, they were surrounded by changes in wind direction. The rest is history, but just being reminded of how important a spotter is, reminded me of that horrible incident.
teamwork is key!
I wept when I watched the movie based on that story. Some were young men just barely starting off in life, others young fathers and husbands. So much loss, so much grief. The toll has been huge.
I grew up with a good neighbor and friend who manned the fire tower. His name was Festus Taylor. Good,faithful,humble man. I wonder who man's the fire tower now. Respect.
I would appreciate a quick lesson on wildfire growth and behavior.
That cant be done quickly. Its an understudied science that is evolving faster than it can be studied. I did some fire courses during my enviro degree 2 years ago and we were told maximum recorded spotting distances were 60km and this precious summer spotting occured up to 80km away. Unfortunately fires are so unique and varied across weather and landscapes that there cant be any quick fire guides
I would like to see a video of the short fire presentation :)
Love your videos always Cody! Please keep it up! Please make that instructional video on relative humidity, and understanding a fire too! I'm from Oregon, though I'm currently in the Navy deployed overseas so I can't be on the homefront helping. It's nice seeing people like yourself doing what you do and tracking the fires. God Bless you and the family!
I recently purchased your book on homesteading as well. Reading through it now, it's bringing a smile and good laughs to my life! Someday hopefully I'll get the chance to meet your family and see how you guys homestead as it's always been my dream to one-day homestead again! God Bless!
I am glad you saved the Dad's house and did more for the good of the people. Thank you and stay safe.
FYI, if possible, cut the link next to the lock & not the lock.
That is what a kind person does to chained stuff.
Also look and see if the chain can just be lifted over. It might not be all that secure.
If you need to break a pad lock, I'd recommend the two wrench method. However, use the altered version, where one wrench is placed horizontal into the lock, while the other is laid vertical on top of the other. This changes the direct leverage to the weakest points in the internal of the lock.
Excellent work sir. I would love to see something from you on fire weather
To the nay Sayers:
If you have the will, and you have the tools, and you have the knowledge.
It is irresponsible to not act.
Most rural folks have this gene.
Scott Summers are you going to ask somebody’s political beliefs that needs help before you help them? Personally I don’t care what their beliefs are if they’re in need. If you care that much that you won’t help then your heart needs fixing. Hate is one reason there is division. Love your neighbor.
Well said.
Scott Summers that attitude is what’s wrong nowadays.
@Carl Hopf Of course don't risk your life to save their property. But helping to save them if they are trapped inside is a totally other thing.
Great job brother ,,,I’m retired LAPD and I try and stay prepared for any emergency and only you can depend on yourself. I’m going to tell you that their are not enough emergency personal to save everyone. Their is a term acceptable casualties loss or as we say ACL for those we know we can’t save. So people remember chance favors the prepared mind.
Great video! In a previous video you talked about not having cedar shingles on your house. That got me thinking. I would love to see a video on the subject of proper landscaping and home structure to help protect your property from a wildfire. As a state wildland firefighter educating the public on this subject is part of my job and I can say it makes a very significant difference. “Defensible space” is the key. I can tell you are passionate about helping others. Keep up the great work! Prayers for y’all!
Wrangerstar: cuts fence
*Cow will remember that*
9:52 to be honest this is standard mentality in europe (belgium), People always try to help everyone here even if you know them or not
Absolutely interested in learning about fire weather identification
I was so proud of you guys. I grew up with people who exercised intelligence and wisdom and skill. Watching you was like hanging out with family. I learned how to set up sprinklers in a circle around a house. Love it. When I get toy new place, I will be prepared to set the same things up on the roof. Will also have generator for the three wells on the ranch. Really loved watching what you were doing. Going to install GAIA now. I'm getting ready.
You Sir are a True American Man, God bless you and your family, friends and neighbors.
I had someone prowling around my property last night and I live out in the country and I ,armed, had to confront them and it was 15 min before police arrived. Prepare folks
Your lucky they didn't call the cops on you get you charged with the crime. It's happened to me.
Can't defend yourself or a baby.
What area you in?
@@soggyfries4347 on the east side of the big Hollow fire I know someone who had to chase someone off their property and when the trespasser got arrested he had 3 gas cans and a blow torch
"Rumors spread just like wildfire," the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said Thursday morning, "and now our 9-1-1 dispatchers and professional staff are being overrun with requests for information and inquiries on an UNTRUE rumor that 6 Antifa members have been arrested for setting fires in DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON."
@@jtoffroading2400 , true. The comment sections of forest fire videos have a lot of Antifa/BLM/energy weapons/secret agenda comments. It's quite sad and sometimes down right pathetic.
ANY arsonist should be prosecuted. Most of the time they're seeking a personal high through destruction or notoriety. At that point politics are beyond irrelevant.
If you don't believe Cody that you cant "Leave it to the pros" Would you believe the supreme court? The US Supreme Court has made it clear that law enforcement agencies are not required to provide protection to the citizens who are forced to pay the police for their "services."
(DeShaney vs. Winnebago and Town of Castle Rock vs. Gonzales,). You are a fool if you leave your protection to those who have no duty to protect you. Thanks for the message of PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Cody.
Kevin Kinal there is also other Supreme Court cases that have the police have no duty protect people or property
@@ke7cat Do you happen to know the names of the cases? I only recently found out about the cases I cited. I am trying to build a case for my kids to start taking personal responsibility for their safety. They think I am a nut job ;) , so the more I can build my case the better! Thanks!
We use a similar acronym here, LACES. They cannot afford fire fighters here, the fire fighters are literally the local farmers. They attend fire call outs in their tractors. I'm trained fire rescue and urban fire suppression and have gone into burning buildings to fight fires, or pulled people from wrecked vehicles. I'm still not considered a "professional" merely because I do it for free, I've been criticizedin the past for helping when out of uniform by idiots who can only stand around and make useless words. Don't take it to heart because when it's their house that's burning down they quickly change their tune.
Good skills to have if you never use them all the better.
"when it's their house that's burning down they quickly change their tune." ... I think when that happens you should quickly change YOUR tune...and all of a sudden stand around and do what they do....nothing.
Thank You Sir for stepping up to help your neighbors. Job well done.
We call it the Dunkirk spirit, glad to see its alive and well with our American cousins, good on you, keep it up guys.