At 5:05 when you see the firefighter throw his helmet down in frustration and anger that he cannot do his job because the fire is just too dangerous it tells you everything you need to know about who the people that do this every day. Heros run into the fire and saves that cannot save themselves without a second thought. Thank you for all you do.
Yes sir I am very well aware of that. 38 years a firefighter. But you can use water in a fog pattern to push heat away to get a victim out if it is not to involved. Learned about this in LP gas classes. Used foam on vehicle fires in the past myself. Take care.
When the fire fighter threw his helmet down you can feel the pain that man and the whole team felt . Rip to the truck driver and prayers to families, friends , Co workers sorry for your loss
You can feel his stupidity. As a firefighter you should have more self-control then that. Also the entire team standing next to the fire after saying it might explode any moment for 20 minutes straight is not bravery it's retardation. I'm glad firefighters in my country aren't picked at random and have to do some actual training and also have a brain and some self-control.
This is why we need to transport fuel using fast, electric freight train instead, then stop using it completely, and then get rid of batteries too, cause these things are so dangerous if they blow up.
In my 8 years of fire fighting I’ve only every been to one 18 wheeler tanker fire , it is absolutely the most terrifying thing to fight a fire that just has a mind of its own . 3 people lost there lives in that accident , the tractor trailer driver and 2 people of the other vehicle , the smell is something that I will never forget . 😢
Do you not agree that they pulled up too close to a burning tanker? That thing can blow and spread out fast enough to where the fire fighters would be engulfed
@@mcqueenx75 I think that upon first approach they should of stopped shorter , and when they realized it was a fuel tanker they should of found hydrant . Most large fires you pull a hydrant upon approaching the scene . If they knew it was a fully involved tanker they should of left more space .
My own experience was much less dramatic but just as tragic arrived on scene head on collision on the hwy. One victim deceased the other was barely alive. The deceased was in the fire and that sickly sweet smell and horrible. The other the passenger door was pryed open and the EMT entered looked back out shook her head and the IC had us form a line to block the view and allow the poor guy the ability to die in privacy. Images and smells still vivid in my memory almost 20 years later.
R.I.P. to the driver, condolences to his family, friends and coworkers. What a terrible tragedy. To the Firefighters, my heart goes out to you all, as a sister to a now retired fireman, I know you must hate the times you are helpless due to the circumstances you are put under. However you are amazing heroes to do what you do, many of us could not do what it is you do, and I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart. Real Heroes ♥♥♥
@@Bonzi_Buddy No he didn't, there's a news clip at the end of the video that explains the wreck was a caused by a women driving in the wrong direction.
@@akarinnnnnn the driver of the truck died at the end of the video they had to call in a medical examiner because they said there was a burned fatality victim in the cab of the truck
So many people don’t realize the trauma first responders witness, along with emergency room, sicu, burn unit, even tow truck drivers. The images we see can not be unseen. You never forget the sight or the smell. Our vets experience the same. For most who do this, the thought of doing anything else just doesn’t exist. It’s been many years since I left the environment of the sicu & burn unit, but I still have the vivid memories of what I saw & what I did. I regret we were not able to save everyone, but I know we worked like crazy to save as many as we could. I have great empathy for all of those who are on the front line and give their all. Thank you just is not enough. Prayers to all of you as you do what most can not.
Besides all that y’all lack of many things… Thanks but no thanks countless times I’ve seen and witness EMT, Police, First responders period do just out of ordinary things… Those guys could have maybe save that guys life but did they??? Rate this firefight 0/10 for me because all i see was a bunch of dummies as usual it doesn’t take much to be First Response i see… No medals or awards you guys don’t deserve anything you all are so dumb
I mean this genuinely, I appreciate you mentioning the tow truck drivers because I didn’t even think of that but they must see some gut wrenching stuff too.
@@Norfnorf12I was a tow truck driver for 5 years and in those 5 years I responded to many fatal accidents and it is gut wrenching, I still have images burned into my memory, they ones involving children always made me bawl my eyes out
Hearing that the entire tragedy was caused by a driver in the wrong lanes is infuriating, so much senseless loss in the world because of others poor decisions.
Not sure about that, it looked like the truck was on the gas station property, going way too fast and went off something or ran over something to rupture the fuel lines. 🤔
@@AdamGbl95watch the video to the end. A local news report comes on saying that the driver was arrested for driving the wrong way causing the accident.
My grandpa was a Lieutenant on our fire department, and died in the line of duty when I was 7 years old. I wanted to be a fireman because of him, but my health had other ideas. This is why I love firefighters so much and collect firefighter memorabilia.
I drove fuel for 4 years. I've been a driver for 26 years. I made a professional choice never to swerve. When your loaded and you swerve you cause a worse outcome. This was hard to watch. That could have been me. RIP to the fatalities and peace and comfort for the first responders. Gentlemen you did all you could do. God bless all of you with long lives and safety.
That was always my rule as well. Hard brake and keep the wheel straight. Of course then I have to listen to some stupid insurance investigator tell me it's my fault (more than once).
I use to run as a volunteer EMS and remember a MVA with 3 severe burn victims, one was still very close to the car but she needed to be evaluated and treated. So in I went, my firefighters dropped a protective tarp over the small group of us and fought the fire over our heads. She had 3rd and 4th degree burns over approx. 50% of her upper body but was still alive. The smell of that will stay with me forever. Also I was coming from a location above the fire and stopped, our rigs were coming in from the direction below the fire so alone for a few minutes And I ended up in the ER with a whopping case of smoke inhalation in the end and arranged the transport of 2 of the burn victims from my stretcher in the ER. BLESS all the firefighters and EMS out there. You are hero angels walking on Earth.
I've been a truck driver for 27 years. You see many accidents in that amount of time. Every one is a reminder of how short life is. I'm truly sorry for the family of this tanker driver. God bless you.
For the people going 'why didn't they start putting water on it immediately', you can't put water on a diesel fire. It just spreads the fire. Once they got there and the fire exploded, there was nothing they could do but watch until the foam truck got there. We had a similar accident in front of my job last year, fuel truck hit a stopped DOT vehicle and exploded. Both drivers didn't make it. My heart goes out to his family, that's got to be on the list of one of the worst ways to go. I hope they threw the book at the drunk driver who caused it. RIP sir.
They said they have a bit of foam with them so they had time to put at least something to try and hold it under control until big foam truck comes... it's just a U.S thing to just stay and watch.
There was a horrible fire in town, a historic hotel, everything was wood through out the entire hotel and had been conditioned with linseed oil for over 200 years, all fire fighters could do was protect the surrounding businesses, museum and college. It was so dangerous and sad.
Powerlines, multiple explosions, a massive inferno, 60 pounds of gear, no power to take it all head on, and more. This IS one of the most stressful things for a fire fighter to deal with on duty. Good work, lads!
It's always impressive to see the officers and crews respond so calmly. Every fire scene is going to be dangerous and chaotic. Yet they roll up and take charge like it's another day at the office for the rest of us.. God bless them all.
My grandfather had a farm when I was a kid. He rescued horses, mules, donkeys, cows, dogs, cats, even zebra, ostrich, emu. He spent his whole life taking in helpless animals that couldnt help themselves in terrible situations. I watch that 6 foot 3, 250 pound man cry on more than one occasion. As he was broken down crying one time on a rescue and a pony died while we were trying to get it on the trailor, I asked him why he couldnt get another pony, he said to me "You cant save them all" it stuck with me my entire life. He died from lung cancer at the age of 54. You cant save them all.
As someone who fought wildfires for the last 6 years, this is a reminder why I haven't talked myself into becoming a structural firefighter, but im definitely thinking about finishing college to do so. Hats off to these guys.
Forest fire can be dangerous but also you can control where you are. Can be tiring but different situations than Class A fire which these firefighter usually meet. I think industrial firefighters are the most brave as they are expected to see more non Class A fires
Look at Mr. Hayden. I went to school with his son at Martin Luther King in the 9th Ward. Been a firefighter for over 30 years. Much love and respect to him and his family.
I was a volunteer firefighter for 20 years here in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and I took a 40 hour intensive course at the State Fire Academy in Lewistown Pennsylvania titled "Special Problems and Fuels fires". This course taught about the dynamics and challenges faced by combustible and flammable liquids, gases, and even combustible and reactive substances. This video truly demonstrates just that in how different of a challenge it imposes on the fire crews responding versus say a structure fire. Hazardous materials are in a league of their own!!
Thanks guys for your service. Even if that tanker had crashed immediately outside your station, the chances of you saving the driver would not have been high sadly. You did a brilliant job saving countless others & property
I had a similar type call early in my career…a car head-on vs. a semi loaded with gravel. Both vehicles fully involved. Truck driver escaped largely unharmed, the driver of the car was not as fortunate. I was tasked with recovery. I will never forget, you can’t. I hope these responders, and family Of the lost found peace after this call. God speed brothers.
Back in the early 80s a bunch of us youngsters rented an old 2.5 storey house and one of the women in the top floor left a candle burning. We were alerted to the fire by a neighbor who had ready called 911. I'll never forget the feeling when we ran out the back door as the firefighters were running in the front. They had it out in about 15 minutes and throwing the smoldering stuff into the back yard and ckecking for hot spots about another hour. I remember how freaked out we were and how relaxed they seemed - just another day at the office. Nobody was injured and they were so incredibly supportive as we tried to process things. I can't begin to imagine the frustration of the firefighters in this incident but, as I learned during later industrial first aid training, you can't help anyone if you become another patient. Being a first responder is not a suicide pact.
This whole situation was heartbreaking when I first saw it. There was absolutely nothing anybody could do to save him. And watching the firefighters and ems have to wait and submit to the fire itself is so hard to watch. I hope the woman who killed him never sees the light of day. Because SHE should’ve been him. He lost his life for NOTHING because she wanted to do whatever it was that led her to drive on the wrong side of the road. And I bet the truck driver swerved out of the way so he didn’t kill her. May rest in peace. May she rot in prison.
How horrible!! That poor man was TRAPPED & BURNED ALIVE due to that DRUNK woman!!😡... SO NOT FAIR!! In most accidents where there is a drunk driver involved, that DRUNK usually survives the whole ordeal, while the poor innocent victims die...but Thank God she was arrested!! *My thoughts heart and prayers go out to that man and to his loving family!!
It might surprise some that the entire taker probably would not explode. The fuel in the truck is flammable but not explosive, so when something with fuel explodes, it’s because of the pressure rupturing the tank. Most of not all tanker trucks are equipped with pressure relief valves that prevent the pressure from rupturing the tank. The explosions you saw were probably tires popping and the trucks own gas tank rupturing. I know no one asked, but this is a cool fact to know. To me at least.
I remember when the Blue Rhino propane plant burned years ago. I was in the next town over and you could see a bright orange glow. At first I thought the booms were thunder. It was a Florida summer after all and late night storms weren't uncommon. And then I saw the glow and thought, "The sun doesn't set in the South!" I have a massive respect for firefighters 🚒
Thank you to all those fighters who do there job while knowing the risks and potential loss, it is not an easy job. You are brave and kind enough to cry for a stranger and I hope you all the best. For all those people who road rage for being stuck behind a trucker, just remember that they are driving under the speed limit for a reason. Don't cut them off like that lady did, you never know what could happen.
I cannot imagine just how traumatized those brothers of the driver must be from watching that fire, not knowing where their brother Is but probably knowing deep down that he's dead and burning in that inferno. Heartbreaking
In training to become a firefighter and let me tell you, the way they did this was perfect, they did everything they could with what they had. It’s a shame a life was lost but a hero can only do so much against a villain with unknown power
My father, JKS, started, owned and operated a fuel distribution company and in over 30 years thank god, never had to deal with something like this. We knew how serious hauling product was and it’s a testament to god watching over and the drivers we had. RIP
Although firefighters are hardworking and struggle to put out larger fires I think they should get 1Million dollar checks for all that hardworking they’ve done 🎉
May the driver Rest IN Peace,and our Heros fight thee fires, and run in without a second thought, yet they have emotions just like any other person. Thank you Heros for what you do, stay sfe and know that many of us pray for you
R.I.P. to the driver, condolences to his family , friends and coworkers. what a terrible tragedy. To the Firefighters , My heart goes out to you all, sister to a now retired fireman, I know you must hate the times you are helpless due to the circumstances you are put under. However you are amazing heroes to do what you do many of us could not do what it is you do and I thank you for that for that form the bottom of my heart Real Heroes
I work at a gas station. Ten feet from a pump a car is on fire. The fire truck was working on it. Then a car pulls around all the confusion, girl gets out goes inside "I need gas" OMG. No one was hurt.
I work for a municipal waterworks in a town of about 25000 and we share our digital hydrant layout with the local fire depts so they can know the exact location of a hydrant at any fire.
This was absolutely insane, true Heros! I got a couple of buddies who were firefighters. They dont always like being called Heros, but facts are facts. The same reason they feel that way is the same reason we feel that way about them. Its because they bear the weight of protecting. That comes at a cost both physically and emotionally. It's not always easy to see the good you have done when you have seen so much bad.
As a fuel hauler myself this saddens me. I always expected to be able to duck and run if anything were to pop off like that. I wonder though as well, if the reason he or she couldn't escape is if they were unconscious. As to explain why they hit the station sign as well..
RIP Nancy Parker and the driver... I remember seeing this on the news; years later, we get the behind-the-scenes... In New Orleans, we have 'Shotgun Houses'(it's the style of architecture), and if the fire had got to those houses, as the firefighter said, a neighborhood would have been gone... Good job 1st responders!
So the caller said its a fuel truck. The first firefighters noticed: Hey, that could be a fuel truck. And after doing exactly what's to be expected with some small handheld hoses, they decided: Oh we need a foam truck, because you know, its a fuel truck 🤨
Bingo this is America what a bunch of dummies in 1 basket… Like be serious here!!! It seems that the dumber you are the more higher up your job will be in this department 💯
I kept saying OMG OMG OMG!! Never seen anything like that. I kinda knew the driver was gone 😢 He probably was pinned in by the dash or the truck’s frame was bent so he couldn’t open the doors…maybe he was knocked out. I’m glad to hear the driver of the car was found.
Those things take a good beating, problem is, you are surrounded by fuel. Fuel in front of you, fuel below you, fuel behind you. Those doors jam up, and you’re in a day cab, you’re immediately SOL.
Brings back memories 😭 of my dad being a Detroit 🚒 firefighter, r.i.p... An as a 🚛 Truck driver myself, my heart 💜 goes out for the trucker 😭 and his family!!!
Have a family friend who passed away a while ago to cancer, but he was a firefighter and he used to let me sit in the driver seat of the fire engine at his station
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That was one gut-wrenching trade gym.
Tragedy
How do I live in New Orleans and haven’t heard a single thing ab this
@@bonk2592it happened in 2014.
@@redfender5814 ah makes sense
At 5:05 when you see the firefighter throw his helmet down in frustration and anger that he cannot do his job because the fire is just too dangerous it tells you everything you need to know about who the people that do this every day. Heros run into the fire and saves that cannot save themselves without a second thought. Thank you for all you do.
I know exectly haw he feela i was a fire man myself
That's what the water cannon on top of the fire truck is for. Can hit it from 100 feet away.
he threw his helmet down because he aint got no CALPERS 3%@ 50! lolololol!
@@stevebean1822 You cannot spray just water on a Flammable Liquid fire... They have to use Foam.
Yes sir I am very well aware of that. 38 years a firefighter. But you can use water in a fog pattern to push heat away to get a victim out if it is not to involved. Learned about this in LP gas classes. Used foam on vehicle fires in the past myself. Take care.
The first responders in these type of incidents are incredibly brave. I cannot imagine what they must go through.
We go through a lot either paid or volunteer
i would rather assume they are used to it, they are like "well, just another fire, just another monday"
@@krisg822 I won't say we are used to it but have to accept it and put it in the back of our minds
@@stephensmith7502 hmm, let me guess, you have never been on a farm?
lol they go through very hot fire ! 🧑🚒🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👩🚒
When the fire fighter threw his helmet down you can feel the pain that man and the whole team felt . Rip to the truck driver and prayers to families, friends , Co workers sorry for your loss
You can feel his stupidity. As a firefighter you should have more self-control then that. Also the entire team standing next to the fire after saying it might explode any moment for 20 minutes straight is not bravery it's retardation. I'm glad firefighters in my country aren't picked at random and have to do some actual training and also have a brain and some self-control.
This is why we need to transport fuel using fast, electric freight train instead, then stop using it completely, and then get rid of batteries too, cause these things are so dangerous if they blow up.
Thats because they are dumb and amature. They way they do everything is so dmn stupid.
@@ncard00 How do you propose we drive commerce with no fuel or batteries?
@@user-gh9sm5dr8g im late to it but like trollybuses move
In my 8 years of fire fighting I’ve only every been to one 18 wheeler tanker fire , it is absolutely the most terrifying thing to fight a fire that just has a mind of its own . 3 people lost there lives in that accident , the tractor trailer driver and 2 people of the other vehicle , the smell is something that I will never forget . 😢
Thank you for putting your life on the line to protect others.
Do you not agree that they pulled up too close to a burning tanker? That thing can blow and spread out fast enough to where the fire fighters would be engulfed
@@mcqueenx75 I think that upon first approach they should of stopped shorter , and when they realized it was a fuel tanker they should of found hydrant . Most large fires you pull a hydrant upon approaching the scene . If they knew it was a fully involved tanker they should of left more space .
My own experience was much less dramatic but just as tragic arrived on scene head on collision on the hwy. One victim deceased the other was barely alive. The deceased was in the fire and that sickly sweet smell and horrible. The other the passenger door was pryed open and the EMT entered looked back out shook her head and the IC had us form a line to block the view and allow the poor guy the ability to die in privacy. Images and smells still vivid in my memory almost 20 years later.
@@mcqueenx75 the tank was ruptured. The only reason they pulled back was the heat melting and scorching their apparatus.
R.I.P. to the driver, condolences to his family, friends and coworkers. What a terrible tragedy. To the Firefighters, my heart goes out to you all, as a sister to a now retired fireman, I know you must hate the times you are helpless due to the circumstances you are put under. However you are amazing heroes to do what you do, many of us could not do what it is you do, and I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart. Real Heroes ♥♥♥
@@Bonzi_Buddy No he didn't, there's a news clip at the end of the video that explains the wreck was a caused by a women driving in the wrong direction.
@@Bonzi_Buddy haahah yesssirr
@@Bonzi_Buddy ay do you think you can get off my windows 98 computer? I’m trying to sell it
@@akarinnnnnn the driver of the truck died at the end of the video they had to call in a medical examiner because they said there was a burned fatality victim in the cab of the truck
I doubt it's what happened, but I hope the truck driver died on impact because burning sounds like a terrible way to go. RIP.
So many people don’t realize the trauma first responders witness, along with emergency room, sicu, burn unit, even tow truck drivers. The images we see can not be unseen. You never forget the sight or the smell. Our vets experience the same. For most who do this, the thought of doing anything else just doesn’t exist. It’s been many years since I left the environment of the sicu & burn unit, but I still have the vivid memories of what I saw & what I did. I regret we were not able to save everyone, but I know we worked like crazy to save as many as we could. I have great empathy for all of those who are on the front line and give their all. Thank you just is not enough. Prayers to all of you as you do what most can not.
Besides all that y’all lack of many things…
Thanks but no thanks countless times I’ve seen and witness EMT, Police, First responders period do just out of ordinary things… Those guys could have maybe save that guys life but did they???
Rate this firefight 0/10 for me because all i see was a bunch of dummies as usual it doesn’t take much to be First Response i see…
No medals or awards you guys don’t deserve anything you all are so dumb
I mean this genuinely, I appreciate you mentioning the tow truck drivers because I didn’t even think of that but they must see some gut wrenching stuff too.
@@Norfnorf12I was a tow truck driver for 5 years and in those 5 years I responded to many fatal accidents and it is gut wrenching, I still have images burned into my memory, they ones involving children always made me bawl my eyes out
Hearing that the entire tragedy was caused by a driver in the wrong lanes is infuriating, so much senseless loss in the world because of others poor decisions.
Not sure about that, it looked like the truck was on the gas station property, going way too fast and went off something or ran over something to rupture the fuel lines. 🤔
did you not watch the same video as the rest of us?
@@AdamGbl95
@@AdamGbl95watch the video to the end. A local news report comes on saying that the driver was arrested for driving the wrong way causing the accident.
Literally watch the end of the video dumas 🤦🏾♂️
@adamgoebel9928 He swerved out of the was to try to avoid the car that was in the wrong lane.
My grandpa was a Lieutenant on our fire department, and died in the line of duty when I was 7 years old. I wanted to be a fireman because of him, but my health had other ideas. This is why I love firefighters so much and collect firefighter memorabilia.
I'm sorry to hear abt ur grandpa, May ur grandfather rest in peace, and I thank him for serving us 💗 I'm also very proud of u too
@@taesthethicc3791 Thank you so much. That is one of the kindest comments I have ever gotten, my friend. That really means a lot to me. God bless you.
Rip to the tank driver 🙏🏻 🕊️ And prays the the family and firend’s !! ❤
I drove fuel for 4 years. I've been a driver for 26 years. I made a professional choice never to swerve. When your loaded and you swerve you cause a worse outcome. This was hard to watch. That could have been me. RIP to the fatalities and peace and comfort for the first responders. Gentlemen you did all you could do. God bless all of you with long lives and safety.
That was always my rule as well. Hard brake and keep the wheel straight. Of course then I have to listen to some stupid insurance investigator tell me it's my fault (more than once).
@alwhalen3488 that's why I run a dashcam!
@@Grounded75smart i’ve been telling my dad to get one just in case
Swerving with liquid doesn’t sound like a great time.
Thanks for your service and be safe💗💗🤍🙏🙏
I use to run as a volunteer EMS and remember a MVA with 3 severe burn victims, one was still very close to the car but she needed to be evaluated and treated. So in I went, my firefighters dropped a protective tarp over the small group of us and fought the fire over our heads. She had 3rd and 4th degree burns over approx. 50% of her upper body but was still alive. The smell of that will stay with me forever. Also I was coming from a location above the fire and stopped, our rigs were coming in from the direction below the fire so alone for a few minutes And I ended up in the ER with a whopping case of smoke inhalation in the end and arranged the transport of 2 of the burn victims from my stretcher in the ER. BLESS all the firefighters and EMS out there. You are hero angels walking on Earth.
There’s no such thing as 4th degree burns, and you didn’t organize anything from your stretcher.
@@Jimmythefish577 There actually is such a thing as 4th degree burns... look it up if you can stomach it.
I've been a truck driver for 27 years. You see many accidents in that amount of time. Every one is a reminder of how short life is. I'm truly sorry for the family of this tanker driver. God bless you.
you are only a truck driver? lol you must have been a failure at school and didn't go to college.
I wish you the best and safest travels!❤
@@linkleminkle
Thank you. That's very kind of you to say.
That man tried to not hit the drunk driver going the wrong way down a one way.
Thank you for what you do. Truckers are criminally under appreciated.
Thumbs up to the firies who put out that awful fire. 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
For the people going 'why didn't they start putting water on it immediately', you can't put water on a diesel fire. It just spreads the fire. Once they got there and the fire exploded, there was nothing they could do but watch until the foam truck got there. We had a similar accident in front of my job last year, fuel truck hit a stopped DOT vehicle and exploded. Both drivers didn't make it. My heart goes out to his family, that's got to be on the list of one of the worst ways to go. I hope they threw the book at the drunk driver who caused it. RIP sir.
Correct!
Risky jobs out here so the pay needs to be high
They said they have a bit of foam with them so they had time to put at least something to try and hold it under control until big foam truck comes... it's just a U.S thing to just stay and watch.
There was a horrible fire in town, a historic hotel, everything was wood through out the entire hotel and had been conditioned with linseed oil for over 200 years, all fire fighters could do was protect the surrounding businesses, museum and college. It was so dangerous and sad.
@@soulhax You cannot start a foam attack until you have enough concentrate on site to extinguish it
Nightwatch, your presentation of the content was exceptional, delivering the information succinctly and effectively!
Thanks to all firefighters out there that risk there lives to save us. You guys are heroes! ❤️
Powerlines, multiple explosions, a massive inferno, 60 pounds of gear, no power to take it all head on, and more. This IS one of the most stressful things for a fire fighter to deal with on duty. Good work, lads!
It's always impressive to see the officers and crews respond so calmly. Every fire scene is going to be dangerous and chaotic. Yet they roll up and take charge like it's another day at the office for the rest of us.. God bless them all.
I can't imagine how horrible the truck driver's last moments were. It's great they found and arrested the person responsible.
Thank god we have people like this in our world people who aren’t afraid to put themselves at risk for others ❤ thank you so much! 😊
My grandfather had a farm when I was a kid. He rescued horses, mules, donkeys, cows, dogs, cats, even zebra, ostrich, emu. He spent his whole life taking in helpless animals that couldnt help themselves in terrible situations. I watch that 6 foot 3, 250 pound man cry on more than one occasion. As he was broken down crying one time on a rescue and a pony died while we were trying to get it on the trailor, I asked him why he couldnt get another pony, he said to me "You cant save them all" it stuck with me my entire life. He died from lung cancer at the age of 54. You cant save them all.
Sounds like he was a good man . Kind to animals is 👍
As someone who fought wildfires for the last 6 years, this is a reminder why I haven't talked myself into becoming a structural firefighter, but im definitely thinking about finishing college to do so. Hats off to these guys.
Oh, we structural firefighters think y'all are crazy and y'all seemingly think we're crazy 😂
@@victoratkins9456what not be both 🌮
Forest fire can be dangerous but also you can control where you are. Can be tiring but different situations than Class A fire which these firefighter usually meet.
I think industrial firefighters are the most brave as they are expected to see more non Class A fires
Look at Mr. Hayden. I went to school with his son at Martin Luther King in the 9th Ward. Been a firefighter for over 30 years. Much love and respect to him and his family.
That's a really intense fire with the tanker. Respect to the firefighters for their efforts. Greetings from Stuttgart (GER)
I have so much respect for firefighters and first responders. God bless you all.❤
I retired from fire and ems after 44 years . In my career I think I have went to 17 fires like this
Thanks for all you did to protect your comminity.😊
Wow
What many people don't understand how far that radiant heat reaches out
@@johntravolina2043 absolutely, I saw at least one person with no bunker gear
Should a foam truck first be called?
Wrong way driver 😭😭 RIP my fellow Truck Driver, my condolences to his family ❤
Im really sorry to the man who died and to his family, thats an awful way to go and I hope he’s in a better place
Respect to the cameraman being this close
I was a volunteer firefighter for 20 years here in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and I took a 40 hour intensive course at the State Fire Academy in Lewistown Pennsylvania titled "Special Problems and Fuels fires". This course taught about the dynamics and challenges faced by combustible and flammable liquids, gases, and even combustible and reactive substances. This video truly demonstrates just that in how different of a challenge it imposes on the fire crews responding versus say a structure fire. Hazardous materials are in a league of their own!!
I'm glad they finally uploaded this as a separate thing
Thanks guys for your service.
Even if that tanker had crashed immediately outside your station, the chances of you saving the driver would not have been high sadly.
You did a brilliant job saving countless others & property
I had a similar type call early in my career…a car head-on vs. a semi loaded with gravel. Both vehicles fully involved. Truck driver escaped largely unharmed, the driver of the car was not as fortunate. I was tasked with recovery. I will never forget, you can’t. I hope these responders, and family
Of the lost found peace after this call. God speed brothers.
My deepest condolences to the truck drivers family and friends. My upmost Respect to the firefighters and other first responders 🙏🙏
Most Respect to the Fire Fighters and a Sad Day to the Victims. R.i.p.
That must be frustrating getting into the fire scene and still waiting for the next move. I felt that man
Back in the early 80s a bunch of us youngsters rented an old 2.5 storey house and one of the women in the top floor left a candle burning. We were alerted to the fire by a neighbor who had ready called 911. I'll never forget the feeling when we ran out the back door as the firefighters were running in the front. They had it out in about 15 minutes and throwing the smoldering stuff into the back yard and ckecking for hot spots about another hour. I remember how freaked out we were and how relaxed they seemed - just another day at the office. Nobody was injured and they were so incredibly supportive as we tried to process things. I can't begin to imagine the frustration of the firefighters in this incident but, as I learned during later industrial first aid training, you can't help anyone if you become another patient. Being a first responder is not a suicide pact.
This whole situation was heartbreaking when I first saw it. There was absolutely nothing anybody could do to save him. And watching the firefighters and ems have to wait and submit to the fire itself is so hard to watch. I hope the woman who killed him never sees the light of day. Because SHE should’ve been him. He lost his life for NOTHING because she wanted to do whatever it was that led her to drive on the wrong side of the road. And I bet the truck driver swerved out of the way so he didn’t kill her. May rest in peace. May she rot in prison.
That's pretty harsh. Sometimes good people make terrible mistakes. Remember, she's got to live that for rest of her life too.
How horrible!! That poor man was TRAPPED & BURNED ALIVE due to that DRUNK woman!!😡... SO NOT FAIR!! In most accidents where there is a drunk driver involved, that DRUNK usually survives the whole ordeal, while the poor innocent victims die...but Thank God she was arrested!!
*My thoughts heart and prayers go out to that man and to his loving family!!
Dear Heather; Yes, what you write in regard to the drunk driver is true…
That drunk driver deserves to be arrested and put in jail for good!
...and I hope that she loses her license, and I hope that she NEVER GETS BEHIND THE WHEEL OF ANY VEHICLE FOR AS LONG AS SHE LIVES!!!
I also hope that she gets a very (15X) long prison sentence, including life in prison!
@@bobm7250 MOST DEFINITELY!!👍
"OH this gonna be bad yo!"
I mean, he's right 😂
It might surprise some that the entire taker probably would not explode. The fuel in the truck is flammable but not explosive, so when something with fuel explodes, it’s because of the pressure rupturing the tank. Most of not all tanker trucks are equipped with pressure relief valves that prevent the pressure from rupturing the tank. The explosions you saw were probably tires popping and the trucks own gas tank rupturing. I know no one asked, but this is a cool fact to know. To me at least.
A&E has to add production value somewhere, its probably post production audio work
I'm a proud cousin of a firefighter/paramedic, thank you to all of our first responders for your service 🙏❤️🇺🇸
I'm a proud cousin of a cfd chief
I’m a proud second cousin, once removed, of a firefighter 🥹🥹
I remember when the Blue Rhino propane plant burned years ago. I was in the next town over and you could see a bright orange glow. At first I thought the booms were thunder. It was a Florida summer after all and late night storms weren't uncommon. And then I saw the glow and thought, "The sun doesn't set in the South!" I have a massive respect for firefighters 🚒
That poor driver I feel terrible R.I.P. Mr.truck driver😢😢
Thank you to all those fighters who do there job while knowing the risks and potential loss, it is not an easy job. You are brave and kind enough to cry for a stranger and I hope you all the best.
For all those people who road rage for being stuck behind a trucker, just remember that they are driving under the speed limit for a reason. Don't cut them off like that lady did, you never know what could happen.
She was drunk, he shouldn't have moved for her.
@@larryzach7880 As in he should have simply run into her head on? I don't see how that would have fixed this situation.
Nobody could’ve helped that driver. That fire started almost instantly. 😢
An airport fire safety truck with that robotic arm foam dispenser would have been badass here.
I really admire the bravery and your professional approach on dangerous situations like that tanker fire..
Please keep safe out there Guys..
Respect to him and his family R.I.P.
AMOGUS
I cannot imagine just how traumatized those brothers of the driver must be from watching that fire, not knowing where their brother Is but probably knowing deep down that he's dead and burning in that inferno. Heartbreaking
That sucks that the man died bc of someone drunk
What? That makes me angry!
Thought she was just driving the wrong way
@@DosagePosagewho drives the wrong way,while being sober? 🤔
I can't imagine, for men who want to get IN THERE and save people, the frustration, the complete feeling of impotence.
In training to become a firefighter and let me tell you, the way they did this was perfect, they did everything they could with what they had. It’s a shame a life was lost but a hero can only do so much against a villain with unknown power
Keep going at it! It’s such a rewarding training and job. I’m a jr volunteer fire fighter. And I love it
Can you explain a little more as to why they didn't engage the fire at first and just let it burn?
@@itsRod plenty of reasons, one of them is if the direction of the wind changes toward them, then those yellows will lick them into blackness
Ya never know when your last day or minute on earth may be. Enjoy life.
3:08 bro sprayed the pour driver 😂😂
This is the most unprofessional firefighter team i have ever seen
How?
@@DosagePosage just type in dutch firefighters grote brand and see the difference yourself
My father, JKS, started, owned and operated a fuel distribution company and in over 30 years thank god, never had to deal with something like this. We knew how serious hauling product was and it’s a testament to god watching over and the drivers we had. RIP
Although firefighters are hardworking and struggle to put out larger fires I think they should get 1Million dollar checks for all that hardworking they’ve done 🎉
Condolences to the tanker driver family and friends.
It was an amazing story, tragic, but the first responders did an amazing job.
I knew this was New Orleans in the first 5 seconds. “Oohh Lawdy” 🙏🏿😂💕
I like the way the alarm goes off telling the firefighters that the lorry carrying petrol in the tank has erupted in flames
Firefighters and Paramedics are the true heroes.
hard to imagine this was almost 10 years ago..
Wow! Respect to all first responders. Best wishes from Limerick Eire.
As a 20 year fuel hauler it's my worst nightmare but it's always in the back of my mind
Is the pay good? Why do people drive fuel haulers
@@surikibrom1324 the pay is good but you have to earn it like the rest of trucking
Who else here put their thumb up? 👍👍
Respect to first responders and thankyou
My heart goes out to all first responders and the victims of these horrific fires.
May the driver Rest IN Peace,and our Heros fight thee fires, and run in without a second thought, yet they have emotions just like any other person. Thank you Heros for what you do, stay sfe and know that many of us pray for you
God bless you! First responders are the best, rest in peace driver,
Wow, that was intense!
Reminds me of a situation near my house 😬..gave me chills. My brain would stop working
Thank you for your work HEROS
That was a massive fire.
By Capt. Jeromes reaction that body must of been pure bones or ash 😔. RIP Mr. Truck Driver 🙏
Thats Actual GTA 5 moment right there .
R.I.P. to the driver, condolences to his family , friends and coworkers. what a terrible tragedy. To the Firefighters , My heart goes out to you all, sister to a now retired fireman, I know you must hate the times you are helpless due to the circumstances you are put under. However you are amazing heroes to do what you do many of us could not do what it is you do and I thank you for that for that form the bottom of my heart Real Heroes
I work at a gas station. Ten feet from a pump a car is on fire. The fire truck was working on it. Then a car pulls around all the confusion, girl gets out goes inside "I need gas" OMG. No one was hurt.
Good grief that lady
Some people don't know gas is able to burn. They just see it as something they put in their cars to go places..... That is totally wild!!
I work for a municipal waterworks in a town of about 25000 and we share our digital hydrant layout with the local fire depts so they can know the exact location of a hydrant at any fire.
Any firefighter worth their salt should know every hydrant location in their first due area.
This was absolutely insane, true Heros! I got a couple of buddies who were firefighters. They dont always like being called Heros, but facts are facts. The same reason they feel that way is the same reason we feel that way about them. Its because they bear the weight of protecting. That comes at a cost both physically and emotionally. It's not always easy to see the good you have done when you have seen so much bad.
Terrifying. These guys are heroes!
All of the actual firefighters watching this and cringing hard. At least it looks good for TV.
This is the season finale of being a firefighter.
Amazing job putting this fire out.
This happened back in October 3, 2014
The female wrong way driver was charged for
negligent homicide. Rip to the driver of the fuel truck.
This could have been avoided if she stayed at home.
As a fuel hauler myself this saddens me. I always expected to be able to duck and run if anything were to pop off like that.
I wonder though as well, if the reason he or she couldn't escape is if they were unconscious. As to explain why they hit the station sign as well..
RIP driver and condolences to the family
Really brave..........Respects from India
Over 10 years experience in Petrol Chemical Fire Fighting. I can tell you 1st hand hydrocarbon fires like this are scary AF.
RIP Nancy Parker and the driver... I remember seeing this on the news; years later, we get the behind-the-scenes... In New Orleans, we have 'Shotgun Houses'(it's the style of architecture), and if the fire had got to those houses, as the firefighter said, a neighborhood would have been gone... Good job 1st responders!
So sad on both people.
she didnt die??
@@kattyhaller3552 Nancy was later k1lled in a 2 seater plane crash...
always feel like a mystery bag when they get a call
I seen accidents like this on TV never in person I hope the person is safe and with be ok
So the caller said its a fuel truck. The first firefighters noticed: Hey, that could be a fuel truck. And after doing exactly what's to be expected with some small handheld hoses, they decided: Oh we need a foam truck, because you know, its a fuel truck 🤨
Bingo this is America what a bunch of dummies in 1 basket…
Like be serious here!!! It seems that the dumber you are the more higher up your job will be in this department 💯
When they arrived it was the cab part of the vehicle involved in fire, not the tanker trailer.
I kept saying OMG OMG OMG!!
Never seen anything like that.
I kinda knew the driver was gone 😢 He probably was pinned in by the dash or the truck’s frame was bent so he couldn’t open the doors…maybe he was knocked out.
I’m glad to hear the driver of the car was found.
Those things take a good beating, problem is, you are surrounded by fuel. Fuel in front of you, fuel below you, fuel behind you. Those doors jam up, and you’re in a day cab, you’re immediately SOL.
I truly pray he was DOI bc that's an awful way to go.
@@jaysmith1408 Absolutely.
@@BluntSouthernBelle Yeah you’re right. I hope he didn’t suffer.
This looks like it's straight out of a movie.
Rest easy driver.
Brings back memories 😭 of my dad being a Detroit 🚒 firefighter, r.i.p... An as a 🚛 Truck driver myself, my heart 💜 goes out for the trucker 😭 and his family!!!
Firefighters are the biggest hero’s!👍🏻😁❤️
Looking at the thumbnail, i though this was a Rammstein live performance at first.
The bravery of those men is insurmountable.😮 I was ready to be a firemen after highschool but God had other plans.❤
Have a family friend who passed away a while ago to cancer, but he was a firefighter and he used to let me sit in the driver seat of the fire engine at his station