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Paolo, you missed a chance to show us how much you bench press. Maybe you can show us next time how much. The bench press is extremely important to see how much of a man you are.
As someone who has lived in Tokyo, I can tell you that this is not just a show for the cameras. This gets done every day with 100% commitment. They are fantastic!
@@mikeb4471 It's hard to gauge as respect is evenly spread around the population regardless of position. What I love about the Japanese is how focused most are on home time and work time. Each given equal importance with time properly managed and respected from employer and employee alike. I enjoyed the year I spent there and regularly go back for vacations. Tokyo is a great city where you can chill out and be as anonymous as you want to be. From people-watching to bungee jumping to streets packed with anime-costumed girls. It's got it all.
@@waynefarrellvoiceovers correct me if im wrong but i feel the equality is a bit over abused tho since the demand of having to work so much more in japan . but then again its probably just the "norm " to themhaving to spend longer times at work
@@EpicTacoSenpai You are correct. The hard work ethic in the post war years has become ingrained in culture. Slacking off appears to be genuinely abhorred by most.
They haft to work together alot because of the natural disasters shown here with the fire fighters and getting the work done on time I think shows respect
tbh dude I was pretty disappointed by their gear, I live in a smaller city in england and my dad being a firefighter for 28 years brings me to the station sometimes to show me around and holy shit just about everything is better than what was in this video. Bigger firetrucks, boats, a lot more gear to wear and a lot of the guys there were built like trucks. No disrespect to the japanese but I guess england just spends more money on public services.
@@RogueVindicare every country needs to adapt to what's right for them As mentioned it could be problematic having bigger trucks if they can't fit through narrow streets in tokyo. Also you rarely see Asian people built "like trucks" but have a more lean athletic type builds.
I'm from Mexico and when the earthquake of 2017 hit Mexico City I remeber the japanese rescuers with their blue and orange uniforms seeing this video and their preparation reminds me of them. Many mexican people will never forget their help, would be interesting to see a day in life of those heroes!
I'm Japanese who has a Mexican best friend. Thank you so much for remembering it ☺ Our government have helped other countries a lot but some countries never report and only complained to us.... so I really appreciate Mexico and I love Mexican people🥰
The Japanese take everything to the next level. I work 24 hour shifts as a paramedic in Texas and I can assure you that we do not put nearly that much effort into our day. Very inspirational.
Fire Lieutenant in Texas here and I'm beyond impressed with the efficiency and professionalism on display from our brothers and sisters in Japan. I thought we had a clean station but that was just on a different level lol. These guys are a great example to our members here to look up to regarding working together as a true team.
@@kmulli97 I discovered a long time ago that more than 90% of those claiming to be Americans in these kind of videos are NOT America. Just say you are American to bash America or say ay something good or neutral and you get more ''likes''.
Japan has some ridiculously skilled firefighters. Especially when it comes to high-angle rope rescue. I am a rope access technician myself...some of these guys can do the same things I can while working on a rope. Plus they’re fully trained firefighters on top of that! Much respect.
time is key when it comes to a burning building, especially if a person is in danger, they can't spend more than a few seconds finding a tool if it isn't where it should be.
I am currently training to be a Firefighter here in the US, I find it really interesting and cool seeing how firefighters from different countries respond. Love and respect to all firefighters around the world!.
Anyone else attracted to this guy’s professionalism and maturity and strong work ethic? I don’t even know what 22 y/o people are doing here nowadays. I admire him and his colleagues focus and professionalism, even during down time they are self learning and sharing knowledge with each other.
Not every 20 somthing is a complete shit bag. There are a lot of good smart people in this world like Mr Soushi. You have to find and surround yourself with like him. Remember the old saying, you become who you surround yourself with.
I am not sure where you reside but this is not all that uncommon in Asia to have this level of maturity at 22. It's a culture of respect and take pride in one's job. Sadly, in western countries like the US, our 22yo are busy with being snowflakes.
@@mariebernier3076 Teaching is one of the most important (if not THE most important) roles someone can have. Extremely stressful and usually with low salary. I have the utmost respect for all teachers in the world. Thank you for your service.
As an American firefighter this was a really interesting and cool watch. I hope to some day visit Japan and I hope I can visit one of their firehouses while I'm there.
@Marissa Lopes also really hard to tell you would need to see at lest 20 to get a good idea Small fire stations then you have larger 2 stories with fire polls becuase of years built and location every firehouse in u.s. is slightly or different probably same in japan
@Marissa Lopes girl calm. I just meant if he had to go through the same testing and if they do similar training in a fire house in the US as the video showed in Japan.
@@gisellereyna7327 I have also never been to a Japanese fire station, but there are a lot of similarities that I can see from this video. The hiring process in the US for professional fire departments is usually very competitive and it can take many years to be hired. Like the Japanese firefighters, a day on the job for US firefighters revolves around equipment inspection, training, physical fitness, station maintenance, and emergency responses. The Tokyo fire department appears to be a very polished operation and it would be awesome to visit a station one day.
the way he went 'that's so cool' in response to his superior's badge was so cute but also shows his motivation and passion for his work! I hope he manages to gain all of the stars and stripes he wishes to in his career
As a german paramedic/working with firedepartment, the thing that threw me off was him wearing a suit to work, I usually come to work looking like a god damn homeless lmao
Any job in most Asian countries involves lining up and briefing about the shift. It's all highly functional and very efficient. Not like your typical American business who has everyone waddle in (see what I did there) do their work and leave. A single worker from one of these countries given the same job does 10X in one days worth than someone else would do in a week.
Yes I like it too because I‘m confused as to if that‘s necessary. I love wearing suits but I‘d never wear one just to get to work and take it off in 10 minutes
Well done! You get put in a lot of danger from criminals Well done for being able to get a good job and look after yourself in such a rough country And thank you for saving peoples life’s
Hi! I work in the public school as a language instructor (ALT) in the Kanto area, and I showed this video to my 6th grade students. Our lesson is about JOBS 😊 and this is perfect! I'll be showing the other videos too. These are so helpful, thank you!
forreal i have watched this video 7+ times in the past 48 hours finding new things to admire about this young man each time. i am looking respectfully 👀
I am from Japan and I grew up watching how they were training when they were at the station. They were very serious and not only they are physically in good shape but also they are really good at fixing stuff around the fire trucks.
I'm always so amazed at how dedicated, professional and respectful the Japanese are when on the job. I can only wish workplaces were like this in North America.
How does your day at work compare to Tokyo? I'm curious if firefighters in other countries do as much as these guys? I wasn't expecting everyone to have a desk and a laptop. Nor wearing a suit to work (for sure that's a Japan only thing).
@@brendanfarthing I recommend watching this fire academy playlist for a little bit about the american fire fighting system. I'm just a regular citizen, but it seems like a lot is the same. th-cam.com/play/PL294kN9yZUsIxkQYFoomFaYVzPDOHqBZL.html
I'm from south africa 🇿🇦 and I lived in Tokyo for 3 years, all this is real, I have witnessed it myself... They are on another level when it comes to commitment. I actually miss Japan 🇯🇵
I lived for 11 years in Japan and yes, fully agree with you! Since I live in Asia and just 4 hour flight from Japan, I tend to go there on vacations with family so I don't miss Japan much (pre COVID times), but yes, I understand what you mean :)
It’s crazy how much Firefighter duties has evolved over time. They used to deal with only fire but now they also have many new responsibilities like learning first aid, deal fire safety guidelines, and much more. It’s truly amazing how versatile firefighters truly are.😊
I have been living in Japan for more than 9 years and to be honest, one of the things that surprised me the most were the rehearsals they do outside, they are such in sync and perfection, speed and coordination that I was staring like a dumb in the street until they finished. It is absolutely amazing.
IMO, the main difference I notice is the fact that it is very strict to pass the exams n become a fire fighter hence a high level of discipline n professionalism
What professionals! They seem so well trained, well funded, and organised in that special Japanese way. Considering the number of earthquakes, typhoons and eruptions Japan gets those fire fighters have to be well trained and committed to their jobs. Their dedication, and frankly their courage, is breathtaking.
Sorry I didn't reply earlier. We do indeed work 24 hour shifts. But only 1 or 2 a week. We have to have breaks in between. Think it works out to 9 shifts a month. We have dorms and kitchens much like thr Japanese do. We also have to read new material everyday as new fire rules and regs come in all the time.
@@robertmichaels8001 And how busy are you? Cause firefighters here chill out quite a lot, but obviously they wouldn't show that if they were on tv or YT, lol. They exercise, but more like a normal person would, a 1-2 hour session, enough to pass a fitness exam every year. They do some drills, and check equipment, but much more rarely than in the video. But anyway, a major part is playing board games, cards, reading and other ways to pass time:D
Japanese are an incredible people, everything runs like clockwork. Here in England this way of life would never work, I suppose we all have different cultures.
No. its just Japan. In Japan you can get a degree and a job by studying online. Without even going out of your home. He's 22. The fire department gave him appropriate training, medical tests, a house. And he's probably not the youngest there.
My best friend’s husband is a firefighter and my best friend often talks about how she’s proud of her husband. After watching this video, I can understand what she means more😊❤️
It comes with a price. Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world despite being one of the wealthiest countries. The price for this efficiency is enormous pressure from every part of society.
@@gustavschnitzel some of the things that they do just amazes me. So much time spent every day checking whether all things are in order when you can realistically do it every few days. And do they do the same fire drills every day? Do they practice doing CPR every day? Why study maps when you literally have GPS systems that can do the job for you?
This is the closest we can get to "a day in the life of a hero". Our houses are filled with things that burn with poisonous fumes and catch fire easily. It's the pinnacle of civilization that there are publicly funded teams of literal heroes that will risk their lives to save us.
Modern firefighting really isn’t that dangerous, at least in many countries the goal is not risk your life and to only do what you can do without becoming a victim yourself. Still dangerous to a certain extent, but that carries over to building, farming and so on. Of course the big deal is that sometimes you have to put yourself in situations were you are not in control unlike other jobs.
@@bobsagetthelord6621 I mean, the goal IS to risk your life is it not? Going into someplace dangerous when your instincts is to run away. You can risk your life and still not be a victim but the end line is you still risk your life. Risking your life and being a victim are not linked at all. Yes, every job is dangerous. But a firefighter's job is more so because of the fact that if an incident happens and you are still alive, you run away whereas they charge headfirst into danger. I know you probably don't mean to, but belittling such a heroic job is kind of in bad taste. The bottom line is please respect their jobs as being heroic and dangerous. I could easily say "Oh being in the army isn't that hard and dangerous, since there's no wars these days." and with your logic it makes sense.
I'd argue that the pinnacle of civilization was the fact that we figured out Plumbing and all the engineering behind it, but yeah firefighters are also cool :)
@@kieronkow4367 The goal is to save lives and limit damage. I can’t say that I have ever heard somebody saying that the goal risk your life. I’m a volunteer firefighter and often talk, train and work with professionals. Most want the job to be safe, they want to come home after every day, they want to be healthy at retirement. That’s why they have gear, the training and the physical expectations. To do everything as safely as possible and effectively. When somebody dies in the line nobody is clapping.
I think it’s so that it’s easy for people to follow along even if English isn’t their first language, especially since I’m sure there are Japanese people who watch his videos as well. Still, it’s strangely charming and I’m always excited when I see one of his videos show up in my sub tab.
I’m in Kenya. Had a grease fire at my restaurant and a passing motorcycle taxi called the Fire Brigade. I honestly didn’t even know my city had a fire department. They arrived in 7 minutes and attacked that fire like it was their life’s mission! Super impressed with the professionalism of a third world fire department. I gave every firefighter a cash bonus and thanked them all personally for saving my livelihood.
@@simonk9804 I know it sounds strange. 😆. In my defense, not many towns in Africa have fire departments. There is a small airport here and I knew they had fire equipment but I had never seen any fire trucks in the city before this incident. We don’t even have an emergency number to call or any kind of telephone operator. You would need to know the number of the fire station to even call for help. I now know where it is and that they have two fire trucks. We definitely don’t have any police (at least not in a western definition) but our hospitals are first world. 👍🏿
@@Mori-chandesu awesome! My department just had a demo, with the helicopter ambulance. They landed right in our parking lot. I got the video too I should upload it.
@@pirategamer99 In America the vast majority of Firefighters respond on medical calls as well. Most of the differences are procedural, or cosmetic. For example America fire trucks are larger because we have wider streets, and American fire trucks typically carry more water. Their training and equipment are also different. Ultimately we're all doing the same job for the same reason, it just looks different based on what works best for the area you cover.
I'm from Latin America, and when I went to the states I saw the firefighters attending a call in the hotel, they are so different from the firefighters from my country, the Americans were fit and tall as hell, they looked like movie actors
Very intresting former Texas firefighter here. we are pretty similar but Japanese Firefighters are more physically active by the looks of it and seem to have a closer bond or relationship with each member of the crew. Pretty cool.
Probably a bit cleaner,but I’m sure the stations down the state is really clean as well.No nation on this planet is as organized as the Japanese.Almost like they too obsessed with it
I visited japan 2yrs ago for a 7days vacation and to visit my relatives living in japan as well, it was really the best experience in my life japan is a beautiful place.
As a career firefighter here in the US it was interesting to see the similarities and of course the differences. Thanks for sharing. Heads up though... it's not Oxygen bottles that we wear. They are just compressed breathing air. Oxygen is flammable so not something worn on the back of a ff.
It's funny because as a kid I always wanted to move to Japan. Now I've stayed in the US and became a firefighter, and I gotta tell ya, it's wild to see how different, yet in some ways how similar the job is done. Thanks bro!
@@lukasi.v4269 It's more similar than different. Equipment is a bit different and some of the smaller things like putting an airpack on before getting in the truck isn't common here. The paramilitary meetings go by the wayside once you graduate the academy, they're less formal. Other than that it's pretty spot on.
I live in the US and a fire station near my house has a pet dog. He's a rescue golden retriever named Steve. I think a huge difference is that a Japanese fire station would never think of having a dog running around the building and serving as a cute mascot.
Sorry it took me a minute to get back to y'all. We definitely do a crew pass off in the morning, though what they do in formation outside of the station we do around the kitchen table. Truck checks in the morning, but we usually do ours once a shift, I noticed they do them during the day and night. I wasn't entirely sure what they meant by having different groups within the station during the shift. My station has a ladder and an ambulance - total of 5 people. We work 48 hour shifts vs their 24 hour shifts. I'm curious how many days they get off in between. We definitely work out and do a fire and medical training once a day (twice per shift). Now how the guy in this one does fire prevention work, one of our captains and our deputy chief handle that. We still do prevention, but on a milder level - business inspections, PR events at schools, stuff like that. We don't have apartments that firefighters stay in during their off days like they do in this video. As far as the trucks, some of our hose is pre-connected vs here it looks to be all dead lay. This way we can pull the hose off the truck, flake it out so it doesn't get tangled, and have the engineer send us water in less than a minute. On our engine at our other station our SCBA's (air packs) are mounted in the seats in the cab - you don those on the way to a call. Our ladder on the other hand, as part of the "clean cab initiative" houses them on the outside of the truck in various compartments - you don those once you arrive to the call. Then of course our apparatus are a lot larger, especially our ladder, it's quite roomy in the back. Idk, it's wild to see how it's done in other countries. I'd like to see a video of a day in the life of a UK or Australian firefighter. Hope I was able to give you guys some sort of contrast.
These firefighters are the most professional, honorable, and respectful bunch of people I have seen in a long time. The more I learn about Japan the more and more I like Japan! The mannerisms and humility the people exude should be the model for the world. We have so many young people in the USA that have no idea what manners are.
@@DapperSapper515 Stop only looking down the US. Dutch kids can behave horribly. The Netherlands can learn a lot from Japanese costumer service and hospitality. America is also much better than the Netherlands in that aspect.
@@beepboop4833 I’ve been to many countries. I’m speaking from experience. I’ve never been to the Netherlands, but with your experience, if you say so, I believe you, man.
@@beepboop4833 I'm from The Netherlands and i'm not a patriot or someone who loves the country, but saying that the US is better than The Netherlands in any sort of way is a big ass lie. We can all learn from Japan in a lot of ways, The Netherlands and the US included, but the US should learn from a lot of other countries first. The quality of life, the people and most other things in The Netherlands, and most Western European countries, are 100x better than the US.
Everybody looks down on the U.S. in terms of professionalism but we are still productive and smart have some respect for your nation that provides so many things others don't.
I’ve worked with Japanese folks in a vehicle manufacturing plant and yes, they are this professional, hard working and prideful when performing their duties.
At 21 years old it's way too early to call yourself a failure. That kinda self depravation may be why you haven't started life yet. Aim for nothing and you'll succeed every time.
@@craigman7262 You're an Idiot, Craig. Becoming a firefighter in the US is one of the most competitive jobs there is. In fact, they do the complete opposite of just letting anyone in.
No matter where you go in the world firefighters have nearly the same basic training. The only difference I saw between this video and a typical shift for a US firefighter is the office work and how much they check their equipment. Obviously there’s also a few cultural differences as well but the work is the same. US departments typically have dedicated office personnel or officers that do most of the paperwork. We also typically check certain equipment once a day and the entire apparatus monthly. I am always impressed by the dedication in mastering every detail the Japanese people take in performing their duties and it was shown here.
Humm, well over 400 people tried out for my Sheriff’s academy. Only 39 were admitted and the class washed out a further 3 by graduation. So I’m pretty sure it’s not a free for all...
Yeah this young man in the video is extremely attractive!! Also though..the uniform also instantly heightens a man’s attractiveness for Me. Knowing that the uniform signifies they put their own life on the line to help others just makes them automatic ten. 😁👌🏾
Here are some suggestions for the "Day in the Life" - series that I'd be very much interested in: A Day in the Life of a Japanese Monk A Day in the Life of a Japanese Soldier A Day in the Life of a Japanese Policeman A Day in the Life of a Japanese Gardener A Day in the Life of a Japanese Fisherman A Day in the Life of a Japanese eSports Player A Day in the Life of a Japanese Farmer A Day in the Life of a Japanese Train/Taxi Driver A Day in the Life of a Japanese Nurse A Day in the Life of a Japanese Sumo Wrestler A Day in the Life of a Japanese Architect A Day in the Life of a Japanese Factory Worker A Day in the Life of a Japanese Part-time Worker (any field) A Day in the Life of a Japanese Teacher
"Honestly, I can't think of a single arsonist I've dealt with for whom anger wasn't the primary motivator." www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20031029/inside-arsonists-mind
CIA guy: So, Mr. President, we've decided to select these 3 targets for a bombing r- excuse me who are you? Paolo with his camera: don't mind me. Continue.
i think it's a bit of overwork. i mean haven't you heard about employees pass out on the streets? no offense to Japan... i just personally disagree with extreme work condition.
@@hellhog405 I mean you could still have this level or professionalism, respect, organization, etc. Even if they didn't overwork. Like in the video you see the down time he still has. I think there's a lot to learn from how organized many of japan's companies are.
@@hellhog405 “haven’t you heard about employees pass out on the streets? “ u just linked two completely different things, professionalism and drunk. I admire your skipping logic. U must be super smart
I was hella surprised since I thought he was gonna say electrical problems since electric city and all but arson? I was immediately reminded of the KyoAni fire.
i mean their tech and all is always under control and is well maintained. there are little wildfires especially in the city so i guess the most common ones would be those cause by people that are going through problems in their lives. and japanese like smoking :O
Paolo! This was one of my favorite "day in the life of" videos you've done yet!! I think this series is particularly fascinating as it shows Japan, as it is, on an intimate, realistic level. My boyfriend is a firefighter and has been for over 20 years so I will definitely be showing this to him. My boyfriend is also a nurse in the operating room here in Ontario. I am part of the environmental services team at the same hospital. I know both of us would enjoy a video on how a Japanese hospital runs. It would be fascinating from any perspective, but an overall view would be interesting. I would assume that Japanese hospitals are fairly strict so I'm not sure how easy it would be for you to get inside one, so this is merely an idea. Thanks Paulo and Miko (and Wolfie too!)
Some years ago I used to date a Tokyo Firefighter. He told me that every 6 months/1 year the firefighters are relocated to a different fire station. That's done in order to prevent the colleagues to bond with eachother which could worsen their work performance and be risky during an emergency situation..
Well actually it makes sense. I was in the military for 18 years. When you get promoted above your peers, it makes it hard for people to give orders to ppl that were your buddies just yesterday. So if you are posted into new units, it is easier for you to give orders to people that do not know you as well.
Youl find a lot of police, firefighters and military personnel do this every 2-3 years world wide. It's probably a reason why the average Australian in these roles last about 10 or so years in these organisations. I speak from experience. Moving is impactful on family lives.
This is a video that America can definitely learn from. I feel like busy cities like New York City, LA, and Chicago can use these smaller trucks to get around the blocked traffic easily.
I really want to see what it is like to be a care assistant, a nurse, police officer, a teacher, sales assistant, fashion model in Japan. I like to see culture difference in everyday life.
@@AnthonyMcqueen1987 I know it will take time which I understand it is just I am interested the everyday life in Japan, I like the law, food, fashion etc. England is getting boring now
@@sheviichuu717 there's one about government official and delivery! The delivery one is another crazy thing lol. Btw dis is my moms acc. Currenty using her phone watching this vid🤫😂
Yea but think about that. Smoking makes sense as a "normal" accident. But how often does arson actually take place? If it's the 2nd biggest cause, that's gotta mean there actually ISN'T that many fires.
@@SojoX777 It might also be that fires can depend on a lot of things, so even if a small number is because of arson it might be 2nd just because all the other causes are quite specific.
Compare average GDP and average income you will see why. Japan is extraordinarily wealthy. Most of the world looks nothing like this. Though there is nothing wrong with immaculate cleanliness. Their housing appears average, neatness is part of the job.
I love this channel. I have loved the Japanese culture ever since I was in third grade. I am 33 now lol. In third grade, my teacher had a foreign exchange student from Japan live with her and she came to class one day. She taught the class how to make matcha green tea and how to play rock, paper, scissors, shoot in Japanese. This video is so awesome. The fire trucks and fire house are so clean.
to size that up consider that basically a full sized sports venue (~60k) have upvoted and a small graduating class from a middle school has downvoted (~400)
@@markhenley3097 yup. I spent some time working with engineers in Japan. They wear a suit n tie to the site and then change to a wearpack once start working. Just knew from this video even the firefighters do them too!
I remember watching it in a summer of 2019 and it was nice for a couple episodes but then fan service started happening, and at around episode 6 I dropped it because of some ridiculous amount of it. Did it get better with time?
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Can you do a day in the life of a kindergarten teacher. I am a kindergarten teacher in Florida.
Amazing content dude.
Keep it up.
Paolo, you missed a chance to show us how much you bench press. Maybe you can show us next time how much. The bench press is extremely important to see how much of a man you are.
Love the videos. Can you do a day in the life of a japanese chemist?
I’ve been waiting for this video for so long!!
Day in a life of a yakuza member
Paolo: He's a little busy right now, so let's explore the base! This is where they keep all the bodies, nice!
😂
And this is the place where they keep the pinky fingers! Cool!
Let's watch as they extort this businessman! Wow!
And here is where they kept all the naughty weapon! Nice!
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As someone who has lived in Tokyo, I can tell you that this is not just a show for the cameras.
This gets done every day with 100% commitment.
They are fantastic!
Yup, social norms is impressive there. I wonder how firefighters are seen in Japan
@@mikeb4471 It's hard to gauge as respect is evenly spread around the population regardless of position.
What I love about the Japanese is how focused most are on home time and work time. Each given equal importance with time properly managed and respected from employer and employee alike.
I enjoyed the year I spent there and regularly go back for vacations.
Tokyo is a great city where you can chill out and be as anonymous as you want to be. From people-watching to bungee jumping to streets packed with anime-costumed girls. It's got it all.
@@waynefarrellvoiceovers correct me if im wrong but i feel the equality is a bit over abused tho since the demand of having to work so much more in japan . but then again its probably just the "norm " to themhaving to spend longer times at work
@@EpicTacoSenpai You are correct. The hard work ethic in the post war years has become ingrained in culture.
Slacking off appears to be genuinely abhorred by most.
You sure about that? Half of them turned the wrong way when they were lined up.
He sleeps at 10pm. Yet here we are watching this at 2am lol
nope just u
No, i watch it at 21:45
21:08 for me
10pm for me
literally 2:02am for me
As a former Firefighter , I have nothing but admiration and respect for our firefighters no matter what country.
thank you for your service and commitment :)
What a strange comment. Respect doesn't end at the border.
Was u a firefighter during 9/11
Do u have training programs of volunteer firefighters and meetings even on sunday?
@@Randompersom69nah then he wouldn't be alive 😢
Japanese don't fuck around. I'm consistently impressed by their work ethic.
The work culture in japan has led to a lot of health problems though.
They haft to work together alot because of the natural disasters shown here with the fire fighters and getting the work done on time I think shows respect
tbh dude I was pretty disappointed by their gear, I live in a smaller city in england and my dad being a firefighter for 28 years brings me to the station sometimes to show me around and holy shit just about everything is better than what was in this video. Bigger firetrucks, boats, a lot more gear to wear and a lot of the guys there were built like trucks. No disrespect to the japanese but I guess england just spends more money on public services.
@@Seek1878 so that's why they tend to live longer...
@@RogueVindicare every country needs to adapt to what's right for them
As mentioned it could be problematic having bigger trucks if they can't fit through narrow streets in tokyo. Also you rarely see Asian people built "like trucks" but have a more lean athletic type builds.
been waiting so long for a day in the life series
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Hello from Tokyo Japan ❤️
Me too
@@danieltissari4230 hello
Haha..me too
Tbh what I am most astonished about is that this fine man is capable of running his whole morning on A SINGLE CHOCO TOAST.
I read it As a Single choco toast 😂😂
Look up fireman freemason
That toast was pretty thicc too
LOL
no wonder they're all kinda skinny. not bad skinny but the no body fat muscle and bones kind of skinny.
I'm from Mexico and when the earthquake of 2017 hit Mexico City I remeber the japanese rescuers with their blue and orange uniforms seeing this video and their preparation reminds me of them. Many mexican people will never forget their help, would be interesting to see a day in life of those heroes!
I'm Japanese who has a Mexican best friend. Thank you so much for remembering it ☺ Our government have helped other countries a lot but some countries
never report and only complained to us.... so I really appreciate Mexico and I love Mexican people🥰
Hasta bautizaron a Frida (la perrita rescatista) como Marina-chan 🥺
Being a firefighter is one of the most noble profession there. Hats off for every firefighter out there
Only in japan
@@tonycheung6715 What do you mean by that?
@@acejacobs8455 not in hong kong
In my country, people respect firefighters more than policemen bcs most of the police are corrupted.
We Japanese respect both fire fighters and policemen.☺️
The Japanese take everything to the next level. I work 24 hour shifts as a paramedic in Texas and I can assure you that we do not put nearly that much effort into our day. Very inspirational.
What time do you go to church?
@xBluemoonx x you mean god? Everything depending on how religious you are
@@orale_ huh?
@@orale_ He's a paramedic, he's not stupid
@@nicolaspope5599 best answer so far
Fire Lieutenant in Texas here and I'm beyond impressed with the efficiency and professionalism on display from our brothers and sisters in Japan. I thought we had a clean station but that was just on a different level lol. These guys are a great example to our members here to look up to regarding working together as a true team.
Funny how similar depts are overall
@@kmulli97 I discovered a long time ago that more than 90% of those claiming to be Americans in these kind of videos are NOT America. Just say you are American to bash America or say ay something good or neutral and you get more ''likes''.
@@francoislechanceux5818 what? Shutup dude
Some fire station in the US like New York isn't so clean. They looks more like dirty smokehouse or warehouse :D.
Japan has some ridiculously skilled firefighters. Especially when it comes to high-angle rope rescue. I am a rope access technician myself...some of these guys can do the same things I can while working on a rope. Plus they’re fully trained firefighters on top of that! Much respect.
Shout out to those who are serving on the front lines, no matter what country you are at, we thank you for your service.
Shout out to you for the shout out 😉
@@gabkhoo5115 shoutout to you for shouting out him
@@mwads.16 shoutout to you for shouting out to him for shouting out for o.g.
Haha.. I lost track of the after shout outs lol 🤣
@@xfinity8602 shout out to you for shouting out her for shouting out him for shouting out o.g.
That dude is 22 and lives so responsible, he has my respects 💪🥇
welcome to Japanese :)
If thus isn't scripted... that is.
He's awesome
@@ahmadfarooq6861 Nah, most Japanese people are like this. Personal responsibility to not look bad to your team is huuuge in Japan.
Wow my comment has 709 likes, thanks everyone 😄
That fire truck is more organized than my life.
time is key when it comes to a burning building, especially if a person is in danger, they can't spend more than a few seconds finding a tool if it isn't where it should be.
@@andrewhdemarest uh yeah.?
That’s deep
This was my exact thought hahaha
This comment is gold....
I am currently training to be a Firefighter here in the US, I find it really interesting and cool seeing how firefighters from different countries respond. Love and respect to all firefighters around the world!.
Hi! Hows it been?
Heck yeah dude 🔥🔥👊🏾
Anyone else attracted to this guy’s professionalism and maturity and strong work ethic? I don’t even know what 22 y/o people are doing here nowadays. I admire him and his colleagues focus and professionalism, even during down time they are self learning and sharing knowledge with each other.
im 20 y/o and i am 1/10th the man that Soushi
Not every 20 somthing is a complete shit bag. There are a lot of good smart people in this world like Mr Soushi. You have to find and surround yourself with like him. Remember the old saying, you become who you surround yourself with.
I am not sure where you reside but this is not all that uncommon in Asia to have this level of maturity at 22. It's a culture of respect and take pride in one's job. Sadly, in western countries like the US, our 22yo are busy with being snowflakes.
@@_w_w_ That’s good and all but a Japanese work culture is shit. However, their fire dept work ethic and shift length are very similar to America’s
Not to mention he has pretty eyes.
I'm an American Firefighter it's cool to see brothers and sisters gear from around the world. Their fire helmets are pretty sick
Thank you for choosing to serve. You have all of my respect. I'm a public school teacher, I try hard every day. Peace!
@@mariebernier3076 Teaching is one of the most important (if not THE most important) roles someone can have. Extremely stressful and usually with low salary. I have the utmost respect for all teachers in the world. Thank you for your service.
@@joatanpereira4272 Gosh, thanks! It can be stressful but not from the students - they're the payback. Thank you for your acknowledgement
Same here and seeing how organized they are makes me so happy! Also, labeling your hose with your truck number is genius!
Samouraii helmets
As an American firefighter this was a really interesting and cool watch. I hope to some day visit Japan and I hope I can visit one of their firehouses while I'm there.
Is it similar in the US as it is in Japan?
@Marissa Lopes also really hard to tell you would need to see at lest 20 to get a good idea
Small fire stations then you have larger 2 stories with fire polls becuase of years built and location every firehouse in u.s. is slightly or different probably same in japan
@Marissa Lopes girl calm. I just meant if he had to go through the same testing and if they do similar training in a fire house in the US as the video showed in Japan.
@@gisellereyna7327 I have also never been to a Japanese fire station, but there are a lot of similarities that I can see from this video. The hiring process in the US for professional fire departments is usually very competitive and it can take many years to be hired. Like the Japanese firefighters, a day on the job for US firefighters revolves around equipment inspection, training, physical fitness, station maintenance, and emergency responses. The Tokyo fire department appears to be a very polished operation and it would be awesome to visit a station one day.
@@heavymetalrunner1 oh cool! Thanks so much for the reply!
the way he went 'that's so cool' in response to his superior's badge was so cute but also shows his motivation and passion for his work! I hope he manages to gain all of the stars and stripes he wishes to in his career
That was awesome thanks Paolo!
First
Omg it’s you, your omsi videos are amazing
haha
@@thenublol1961 ok
I can't believe a channel like yours have over 300,000 subscribers. Nice job. But I never knew that there is a market for it
As a german paramedic/working with firedepartment, the thing that threw me off was him wearing a suit to work, I usually come to work looking like a god damn homeless lmao
yeah, but not too surprised since they are japanese
Well, both of your nations learned about "ariel firefighting" in 45!
@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 bro... that's uncalled for.
Its cultural western world is focused on comfortably of the individual while eastern culture is focused on respect for others.
@@christianpathfinder6864 I don‘t know id respect is the right word though
As a volunteer firefighter in Germany I just want to say, their efficiency on the job is remarkable.
You know how efficient they are when even the Germans are impressed with efficiency
Yeah ,but they get thier job done .
Genau das habe ich mir auch gedacht! Wunderbar
Any job in most Asian countries involves lining up and briefing about the shift. It's all highly functional and very efficient. Not like your typical American business who has everyone waddle in (see what I did there) do their work and leave. A single worker from one of these countries given the same job does 10X in one days worth than someone else would do in a week.
high praise indeed coming from a German!
Wow their attention to detail and work ethic is amazing.
Very Commendable
I love how he wears a suit for 10 minutes only to change into a firefighters clothes.
Yes I like it too because I‘m confused as to if that‘s necessary. I love wearing suits but I‘d never wear one just to get to work and take it off in 10 minutes
Do salary men work in suits from home during the pandemic?
yeah its amazing how proud and dedicated the Japanese are!
Self respect, gotta look professional.
Prob to show others he’s going to work and yea to keep professionalism
When he said "oh look !soshi's leading the group" he sounds like a proud Dad.
Hi, I'm a firefighter in the city of Cumana, Venezuela, I send my regards to all the firefighters in tokyo, continue with your excellent work
Gracias por tu trabajo y esfuerzo, mucho éxito y salud 👍
Well done!
You get put in a lot of danger from criminals
Well done for being able to get a good job and look after yourself in such a rough country
And thank you for saving peoples life’s
@leo Lopez than my regard to firefighters in Tokyo and Cumanaby from a German firefighter from the city of Mönchengladbach :D
@@eduardorodriguez3278 gracias
@@sebby324 Thank you very much
Hi! I work in the public school as a language instructor (ALT) in the Kanto area, and I showed this video to my 6th grade students. Our lesson is about JOBS 😊 and this is perfect! I'll be showing the other videos too. These are so helpful, thank you!
学校で見せるのにも安心でテンポのいい動画ですよね！！この動画を選んだのは正解だと思います！
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Nice choice!
Have you caught all the pokemon in your region yet?
@@fuzzyalpaca4727 I still have more to go - I’ve only got 106 😅 what region are you from?
The efficiency is inspirational. There is literally not a minute wasted. It's incredible.
I mean it kinda comes with the job , If firefighters aren't efficient then what's the point
@@Buccallmann456 Yeah but in Tokyo it is even more critical. One good Earthquake and 600 fires stations aint going to sound so good
Everything looks so clean tidy and professional. Almost seems unreal.
Yepp. Ever heard of "karoshi"?
Japan is soo clean
Yes your right but Japan is big on appearance
That's cause Japanese people are the real germans
That's Japan 😍. I love that.
His posture is incredible. Just the way he stands and walks.
A literal chad
forreal i have watched this video 7+ times in the past 48 hours finding new things to admire about this young man each time. i am looking respectfully 👀
@@joyduckclub8345 “I am looking respectfully” me too
@@joyduckclub8345 hmmm
@@rinne7244 you doubt my respectfulness? notice how i referred to him as "young man" and not "absolute adonis for whom i would risk it all"...😂
I am from Japan and I grew up watching how they were training when they were at the station. They were very serious and not only they are physically in good shape but also they are really good at fixing stuff around the fire trucks.
2:58 he gets so excited seeing the badge of a higher rank.
Thats how you know he's doing what he loves
This is my favorite TH-cam series of allll tiiiiime
Hi
ive never been addicted to something like this before
Yesssssss!!!!
Hell yeah! 😀
@@bruhboy7064 Hi
Paolo: "apparently there was no actual fire"
Soushi: "There was a fire on the sixth floor"
Ikre
It was a contained fire, no real alarm. 😊
I'm always so amazed at how dedicated, professional and respectful the Japanese are when on the job. I can only wish workplaces were like this in North America.
Actually I would say they are. We do work hard. We work long hours. Our firefighters especially are like this. Maybe even more
Imo they do go a bit overboard on alot of things. Its similar to boot camp, just that it never ends LOL.
I'm a Firefighter from the US and enjoyed this very much. Props to Tokyo Firefighters and stay safe!
How does your day at work compare to Tokyo? I'm curious if firefighters in other countries do as much as these guys? I wasn't expecting everyone to have a desk and a laptop. Nor wearing a suit to work (for sure that's a Japan only thing).
@@brendanfarthing same curious as you
@@brendanfarthing I want to know too :)
@@brendanfarthing I recommend watching this fire academy playlist for a little bit about the american fire fighting system. I'm just a regular citizen, but it seems like a lot is the same. th-cam.com/play/PL294kN9yZUsIxkQYFoomFaYVzPDOHqBZL.html
@@brendanfarthing Subscribing for the answer:)
I'm from south africa 🇿🇦 and I lived in Tokyo for 3 years, all this is real, I have witnessed it myself... They are on another level when it comes to commitment. I actually miss Japan 🇯🇵
I lived for 11 years in Japan and yes, fully agree with you! Since I live in Asia and just 4 hour flight from Japan, I tend to go there on vacations with family so I don't miss Japan much (pre COVID times), but yes, I understand what you mean :)
South African firefighters start more fires than they stop.
@@KamalasFakePolls Trump lost the election and the people who invaded the capital on January 6th are terrorist.
"all this was real" as if they were putting on a exhibition 🙄
Howzit bru!
Another super high-quality video by Paolo, thank you, enjoying this a lot!
Yup!!
It’s crazy how much Firefighter duties has evolved over time. They used to deal with only fire but now they also have many new responsibilities like learning first aid, deal fire safety guidelines, and much more.
It’s truly amazing how versatile firefighters truly are.😊
Bruh I swear he's the first person in this series to use an actual alarm clock and not his phone 🤣
I live in Japan and most people I know including me, use an alarm clock AND our phones. We can't afford being late to anything here.
Haha i thought the same thing, and virtually everyone who uses their phone is using the default alarm sound too!
@@Beaut_Beau who doesnt use the default
I use both just in case something fails haha
Alarm clock doesn’t work for me anymore. I need the snooze button because I always sleep again after I turned off my alarm lol.
Japan: Here's an app that beeps to tell you how fast to do chest compressions
US: Y'all know that song Stayin Alive?
That's what I was taught in my first aid class!
Haha my thoughts exactly. Actually once watched a non-English movie and someone doing CPR in it was signing Stayin Alive too! 😆
But it was a mess in the office 😭🤣
@@harvestmoon_autumnsky same! We all sang Stayin' Alive while we are made to demonstrate what the first aid officer did. lmao
Yes I love that song!
🎶 First I was afraid I was petrified....🎶
I have been living in Japan for more than 9 years and to be honest, one of the things that surprised me the most were the rehearsals they do outside, they are such in sync and perfection, speed and coordination that I was staring like a dumb in the street until they finished. It is absolutely amazing.
IMO, the main difference I notice is the fact that it is very strict to pass the exams n become a fire fighter hence a high level of discipline n professionalism
While practice does make perfect, I wonder what happens if an irregular situation happens. Does this type of synchronous training help or hinder that?
What professionals! They seem so well trained, well funded, and organised in that special Japanese way. Considering the number of earthquakes, typhoons and eruptions Japan gets those fire fighters have to be well trained and committed to their jobs. Their dedication, and frankly their courage, is breathtaking.
I’m a firefighter in the UK and it amazes me how firefighting is pretty much the same across countries. Keep up the good work chaps.
Do you also work on 24 hour shifts?
I'm from the UK too.. I doubt they'd be allowed to work such long shifts (24 hours) in one block.. (unless there's something I don't know about)
Sorry I didn't reply earlier. We do indeed work 24 hour shifts. But only 1 or 2 a week. We have to have breaks in between. Think it works out to 9 shifts a month. We have dorms and kitchens much like thr Japanese do. We also have to read new material everyday as new fire rules and regs come in all the time.
@@robertmichaels8001 And how busy are you? Cause firefighters here chill out quite a lot, but obviously they wouldn't show that if they were on tv or YT, lol. They exercise, but more like a normal person would, a 1-2 hour session, enough to pass a fitness exam every year. They do some drills, and check equipment, but much more rarely than in the video. But anyway, a major part is playing board games, cards, reading and other ways to pass time:D
@@robertmichaels8001 that sounds exhausting. I’d be in danger of falling asleep in such a long shift!
I will never stop being surprised with Japanese attention to detail, being thorough, precise, and their dedication in their work. It’s so amazing.
Japanese are an incredible people, everything runs like clockwork. Here in England this way of life would never work, I suppose we all have different cultures.
He's 22 and saving people. I'm 22 and I'm still on TH-cam at 5AM, no sleep. That's the world we're living in, guys.
No. its just Japan. In Japan you can get a degree and a job by studying online. Without even going out of your home. He's 22. The fire department gave him appropriate training, medical tests, a house. And he's probably not the youngest there.
You saved my day 😊
@@redmihaf2375 Aww... that's so sweet bro
Dont be sad. Everybody has their own way..
Wow their attention to detail and work ethic is amazing.. Another super high-quality video by Paolo, thank you, enjoying this a lot!.
Respect to all the firefighters around the world.. :) thank you guys for protecting us .
Yeap. A Fire beat up me last weak
My best friend’s husband is a firefighter and my best friend often talks about how she’s proud of her husband. After watching this video, I can understand what she means more😊❤️
oh thats awesome
now you know how it looks like in everyday life of. a firefighter :D
with me japan. Whats up?just want to say hi!😁🤙🏽
@@JayDC1988 shut up you spineless simp.
@@smellypatel5272 How does saying hi make you a simp lmfao
oh that's awesome
“That’s a lot of hose” - Paolo fromTOKYO 2021
I'm so dumb, I thought Paolo said "hoes" 💀💀
@@moonhead4057 same 😂
"Nice! More hose!" - Paolo
i looked at the comments as soon as he said it XDDDDDDDDD
6:24
i love the preventative perspective japan takes with everything, health, jobs, equipment.
why do these videos always make me feel like the US is so much less efficient and prepared for everything lol
because we are 😭
We literally are ahhaha
The US fire service performs the exact same ?
It comes with a price. Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world despite being one of the wealthiest countries. The price for this efficiency is enormous pressure from every part of society.
@@gustavschnitzel some of the things that they do just amazes me. So much time spent every day checking whether all things are in order when you can realistically do it every few days. And do they do the same fire drills every day? Do they practice doing CPR every day? Why study maps when you literally have GPS systems that can do the job for you?
This is the closest we can get to "a day in the life of a hero". Our houses are filled with things that burn with poisonous fumes and catch fire easily. It's the pinnacle of civilization that there are publicly funded teams of literal heroes that will risk their lives to save us.
Modern firefighting really isn’t that dangerous, at least in many countries the goal is not risk your life and to only do what you can do without becoming a victim yourself.
Still dangerous to a certain extent, but that carries over to building, farming and so on.
Of course the big deal is that sometimes you have to put yourself in situations were you are not in control unlike other jobs.
@@bobsagetthelord6621 I mean, the goal IS to risk your life is it not? Going into someplace dangerous when your instincts is to run away. You can risk your life and still not be a victim but the end line is you still risk your life. Risking your life and being a victim are not linked at all.
Yes, every job is dangerous. But a firefighter's job is more so because of the fact that if an incident happens and you are still alive, you run away whereas they charge headfirst into danger.
I know you probably don't mean to, but belittling such a heroic job is kind of in bad taste.
The bottom line is please respect their jobs as being heroic and dangerous. I could easily say "Oh being in the army isn't that hard and dangerous, since there's no wars these days." and with your logic it makes sense.
I'd argue that the pinnacle of civilization was the fact that we figured out Plumbing and all the engineering behind it, but yeah firefighters are also cool :)
@@kieronkow4367 The goal is to save lives and limit damage. I can’t say that I have ever heard somebody saying that the goal risk your life.
I’m a volunteer firefighter and often talk, train and work with professionals. Most want the job to be safe, they want to come home after every day, they want to be healthy at retirement.
That’s why they have gear, the training and the physical expectations. To do everything as safely as possible and effectively.
When somebody dies in the line nobody is clapping.
@@bobsagetthelord6621 Good job, you disagreed with me by not mentioning anything I said and taking things out of the full context of that statement.
Love how this dude talks to us like little kids
great delivery too
It's worked surprisingly well for some reason
I think it’s so that it’s easy for people to follow along even if English isn’t their first language, especially since I’m sure there are Japanese people who watch his videos as well. Still, it’s strangely charming and I’m always excited when I see one of his videos show up in my sub tab.
And I don’t mind it. 🤣🤣
Strangely enough that this is how i got positive vibes from this channel, a type of videos i would like to watch at sunday's morning
I'm loving this series of "Day in the Life..." It's so informative, interesting, and well documented. Thank you for this. 🤗
I’m in Kenya. Had a grease fire at my restaurant and a passing motorcycle taxi called the Fire Brigade. I honestly didn’t even know my city had a fire department. They arrived in 7 minutes and attacked that fire like it was their life’s mission! Super impressed with the professionalism of a third world fire department. I gave every firefighter a cash bonus and thanked them all personally for saving my livelihood.
How can you not know there is a fire department? 😅
What else are you unsure of, police, medical etc?
@@simonk9804 my same thought 😅
@@simonk9804 I know it sounds strange. 😆. In my defense, not many towns in Africa have fire departments. There is a small airport here and I knew they had fire equipment but I had never seen any fire trucks in the city before this incident. We don’t even have an emergency number to call or any kind of telephone operator. You would need to know the number of the fire station to even call for help. I now know where it is and that they have two fire trucks. We definitely don’t have any police (at least not in a western definition) but our hospitals are first world. 👍🏿
@@someonecrazy6870 decentralized, barely existent or functioning government. Be happy with what you have.
@@paddington1670 Kenya? Really? there are limited public services in small towns/villages in most of the world
Japanese fire fighter: we have an official app that has a metronome for cpr
Me a Wisconsin fire fighter: humming staying alive by the bee gees
I saw someone mention that the song is good for CPR so now every time I hear the song, I think about CPR 😅
@@lina_ann Another Bites The Dust works too...
@@lina_ann Doctor and comedian KEN JEONG did a special on it
Me too Ive fought fires and done EMS calls in both countries and I am now a flight surgeon
@@Mori-chandesu awesome! My department just had a demo, with the helicopter ambulance. They landed right in our parking lot. I got the video too I should upload it.
I hope we get a "Day in life of a Japanese Police officer" and What a hero job firefighter! Thanks Paolo
Japanese commitment to everything they do is just sooo admiring
As an American firefighter this was super cool to watch how different they are from us over here in the states
what are the differences , if u don't mind me asking?
@@pirategamer99 he probably doesn’t turn up in a suit and tie.
Same here from germany 👌
@@pirategamer99 In America the vast majority of Firefighters respond on medical calls as well. Most of the differences are procedural, or cosmetic. For example America fire trucks are larger because we have wider streets, and American fire trucks typically carry more water. Their training and equipment are also different. Ultimately we're all doing the same job for the same reason, it just looks different based on what works best for the area you cover.
I'm from Latin America, and when I went to the states I saw the firefighters attending a call in the hotel, they are so different from the firefighters from my country, the Americans were fit and tall as hell, they looked like movie actors
Very intresting former Texas firefighter here. we are pretty similar but Japanese Firefighters are more physically active by the looks of it and seem to have a closer bond or relationship with each member of the crew. Pretty cool.
Probably a bit cleaner,but I’m sure the stations down the state is really clean as well.No nation on this planet is as organized as the Japanese.Almost like they too obsessed with it
@@frenchonion4595 wtf XD
@@frenchonion4595 lmao
They try on their gear every morning. Lol. Something American firefighters never do.
@@frenchonion4595 you got a solid point,seems like they always got some problems
Nothing like watching Japanese professionals do a job to make you feel like a lazy piece of crap.
lmao ikr
And the fact that I am/hj
I can drink to that bro
I'm agree
Agreed
I visited japan 2yrs ago for a 7days vacation and to visit my relatives living in japan as well, it was really the best experience in my life japan is a beautiful place.
As a career firefighter here in the US it was interesting to see the similarities and of course the differences. Thanks for sharing. Heads up though... it's not Oxygen bottles that we wear. They are just compressed breathing air. Oxygen is flammable so not something worn on the back of a ff.
Interesting point!
Exactly I had a moment of "wait what" when he said that 😂
yeah because paolo of course didnt know that.
also no one can breath pure oxygen
@@Tonyx.yt. *Chuck Norris has entered the chat
Also, breathing pure oxygen will make you lightheaded and/or pass out.
It's funny because as a kid I always wanted to move to Japan. Now I've stayed in the US and became a firefighter, and I gotta tell ya, it's wild to see how different, yet in some ways how similar the job is done. Thanks bro!
Tell us the differences you've noticed, please.
Tell us please, we want to know more heh.
@@lukasi.v4269 It's more similar than different. Equipment is a bit different and some of the smaller things like putting an airpack on before getting in the truck isn't common here. The paramilitary meetings go by the wayside once you graduate the academy, they're less formal. Other than that it's pretty spot on.
I live in the US and a fire station near my house has a pet dog. He's a rescue golden retriever named Steve. I think a huge difference is that a Japanese fire station would never think of having a dog running around the building and serving as a cute mascot.
Sorry it took me a minute to get back to y'all. We definitely do a crew pass off in the morning, though what they do in formation outside of the station we do around the kitchen table. Truck checks in the morning, but we usually do ours once a shift, I noticed they do them during the day and night. I wasn't entirely sure what they meant by having different groups within the station during the shift. My station has a ladder and an ambulance - total of 5 people. We work 48 hour shifts vs their 24 hour shifts. I'm curious how many days they get off in between. We definitely work out and do a fire and medical training once a day (twice per shift). Now how the guy in this one does fire prevention work, one of our captains and our deputy chief handle that. We still do prevention, but on a milder level - business inspections, PR events at schools, stuff like that. We don't have apartments that firefighters stay in during their off days like they do in this video. As far as the trucks, some of our hose is pre-connected vs here it looks to be all dead lay. This way we can pull the hose off the truck, flake it out so it doesn't get tangled, and have the engineer send us water in less than a minute. On our engine at our other station our SCBA's (air packs) are mounted in the seats in the cab - you don those on the way to a call. Our ladder on the other hand, as part of the "clean cab initiative" houses them on the outside of the truck in various compartments - you don those once you arrive to the call. Then of course our apparatus are a lot larger, especially our ladder, it's quite roomy in the back. Idk, it's wild to see how it's done in other countries. I'd like to see a video of a day in the life of a UK or Australian firefighter. Hope I was able to give you guys some sort of contrast.
these videos are really fantastic
Lol verified and 0 likes LMAAOOOOOO
lol u here? love ur vids hahaha
never thought i'd see you here
Wow this episode is one of my favorites! It's so interesting, inspiring and encouraging seeing the day in the life of a Japanese firefighter!
Anyone else think he's kind of cute, especially when he smiles...
I didn’t read the title first I saw his face and clicked 😅
simpp
simp
Lmfao I knew I wasn’t the only one who thought the same
Hahahaha
It’s just amazing how dedicated firefighters are to their job literally putting their life on the line for yours
He is so handsome 🥰 I love these videos!
@@Libra8410 ok
Yea, it feels like they're on fire
Ok?
These firefighters are the most professional, honorable, and respectful bunch of people I have seen in a long time. The more I learn about Japan the more and more I like Japan! The mannerisms and humility the people exude should be the model for the world. We have so many young people in the USA that have no idea what manners are.
That's every country. Every country usually has well mannered kids. We are the only country who's kids are soft and rude.
@@DapperSapper515 Stop only looking down the US. Dutch kids can behave horribly. The Netherlands can learn a lot from Japanese costumer service and hospitality. America is also much better than the Netherlands in that aspect.
@@beepboop4833 I’ve been to many countries. I’m speaking from experience. I’ve never been to the Netherlands, but with your experience, if you say so, I believe you, man.
@@beepboop4833 I'm from The Netherlands and i'm not a patriot or someone who loves the country, but saying that the US is better than The Netherlands in any sort of way is a big ass lie. We can all learn from Japan in a lot of ways, The Netherlands and the US included, but the US should learn from a lot of other countries first. The quality of life, the people and most other things in The Netherlands, and most Western European countries, are 100x better than the US.
Everybody looks down on the U.S. in terms of professionalism but we are still productive and smart have some respect for your nation that provides so many things others don't.
I’ve worked with Japanese folks in a vehicle manufacturing plant and yes, they are this professional, hard working and prideful when performing their duties.
"Here's Soushi, a 22 year old firefighter in Tokyo... and he's waking up [at 6am] to start his day!"
Me at 21 yo failure watching this video at 1am 🥴👌
😂 atleast we are watching something interesting and motivational.
im 23 and unemployed since covid breakout 🥺
Atleast you're not 36yo
At 21 years old it's way too early to call yourself a failure. That kinda self depravation may be why you haven't started life yet. Aim for nothing and you'll succeed every time.
Same .
Totally did not click because of the handsome guy. Totally.
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As a former volunteer fireman years ago, Souchi’s training was certainly nothing short of impressive.
Seems everywhere in the world police and firefighters have extensive training. yet here in the USA they let anyone in
@@craigman7262 You're an Idiot, Craig. Becoming a firefighter in the US is one of the most competitive jobs there is. In fact, they do the complete opposite of just letting anyone in.
No matter where you go in the world firefighters have nearly the same basic training. The only difference I saw between this video and a typical shift for a US firefighter is the office work and how much they check their equipment. Obviously there’s also a few cultural differences as well but the work is the same. US departments typically have dedicated office personnel or officers that do most of the paperwork. We also typically check certain equipment once a day and the entire apparatus monthly. I am always impressed by the dedication in mastering every detail the Japanese people take in performing their duties and it was shown here.
Humm, well over 400 people tried out for my Sheriff’s academy. Only 39 were admitted and the class washed out a further 3 by graduation. So I’m pretty sure it’s not a free for all...
Very different from my fire department. Nice to see a well trained group from my Tokyo brothers
baltimore?
@@andrewevans7229 yes
Damn, who authorized this man to be so attractive? I know there's a stereotype about attractive firemen, but damn I didn't think it was true
LMAO trust me it’s not true.
-a fireman
Alamak! So true 🌹🥰
Yeah this young man in the video is extremely attractive!! Also though..the uniform also instantly heightens a man’s attractiveness for
Me. Knowing that the uniform signifies they put their own life on the line to help others just makes them automatic ten. 😁👌🏾
Ahahhahha, so it's not just me that thought so?
The reason why i clicked the video is because of the cute firefighter.Lol.
Love the channel! Finally got to see another DITL!
Why do you not show how many subscribers you have?
One thing that always amazes me about the Japanese people, is their dedication to the craft they choose.
I admit Japan is a very disciplined and enterprising people. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring video 👍🏾
Here are some suggestions for the "Day in the Life" - series that I'd be very much interested in:
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Monk
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Soldier
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Policeman
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Gardener
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Fisherman
A Day in the Life of a Japanese eSports Player
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Farmer
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Train/Taxi Driver
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Nurse
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Sumo Wrestler
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Architect
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Factory Worker
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Part-time Worker (any field)
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Teacher
Ooo, farmer would be great
A Day in the Life of a Japanese professional wrestler.
Yakuza member
A Day in the life Yakuza, sumo wrestler, geisha, samurai, ninja, Godzilla!!!
Day in the life of a JAV worker
10:58: "Interestingly enough, the number one cause of fires in japan is smoking, and the second: arson!! 😁" *happy music commences*
"Honestly, I can't think of a single arsonist I've dealt with for whom anger wasn't the primary motivator."
www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20031029/inside-arsonists-mind
Lol😂😂😂
I am a librarian in the US. I'd be so happy to see a segment on a Day in the Life of a Japanese Librarian!
Hushhh... Silence! 🤫
@@jaychun102 😭😂
I don't think most of us could tolerate such a heart-pounding thrill ride.
@@penultimateh766 worked in a library, can confirm, intense drama goes down
They prolly just sit for 8 hours straight
Wow, this guy is the best. He does everything he can to save others from dangerous things. He is an example of encouragement.
CIA guy: So, Mr. President, we've decided to select these 3 targets for a bombing r- excuse me who are you?
Paolo with his camera: don't mind me. Continue.
Paolos ultimate move: Day in the life of a Japanese Emperor.
Day in the life of the North Korean dictator
"Oh this is so cool now they are picking targets! - While they are busy lets go check out the cabinets in the Oval office!"
Day in the life of a Japanese Serial Killer
"AHHHHHHHHH HEY YOU HELP MEEE!!!"
"So right now he's doing Satsujin which translates to murder..."
@@mateusoliveira-gx9xk that'd prolly be the highest viewed video on TH-cam within weeks
Japanese are so professional and respectful at their jobs, no matter what job it is. Wish the rest of the world was like that.
i think it's a bit of overwork. i mean haven't you heard about employees pass out on the streets? no offense to Japan... i just personally disagree with extreme work condition.
@@hellhog405 I mean you could still have this level or professionalism, respect, organization, etc. Even if they didn't overwork. Like in the video you see the down time he still has. I think there's a lot to learn from how organized many of japan's companies are.
@@brynnyarbrough532 true. i respect their attention to detail and organization
@@hellhog405 “haven’t you heard about employees pass out on the streets? “
u just linked two completely different things, professionalism and drunk. I admire your skipping logic. U must be super smart
@@tttsss8205 not all of them are drunk. also you should know there's a big overworking and long work hours problem in japan. smartass
“The number 1 cause of fires is smoking, and the second is arson.” That caught me off guard on how casual apparently that seems especially in Japan!
I was hella surprised since I thought he was gonna say electrical problems since electric city and all but arson? I was immediately reminded of the KyoAni fire.
Ha! Makes me think like “the number one cause of death is heart disease, and the second is serial killers.”
i mean their tech and all is always under control and is well maintained. there are little wildfires especially in the city so i guess the most common ones would be those cause by people that are going through problems in their lives. and japanese like smoking :O
Number 3 cause: kaiju fights
It's the same in america 75% of fires in the usa are caused by arson
Paolo! This was one of my favorite "day in the life of" videos you've done yet!! I think this series is particularly fascinating as it shows Japan, as it is, on an intimate, realistic level. My boyfriend is a firefighter and has been for over 20 years so I will definitely be showing this to him.
My boyfriend is also a nurse in the operating room here in Ontario. I am part of the environmental services team at the same hospital. I know both of us would enjoy a video on how a Japanese hospital runs. It would be fascinating from any perspective, but an overall view would be interesting. I would assume that Japanese hospitals are fairly strict so I'm not sure how easy it would be for you to get inside one, so this is merely an idea.
Thanks Paulo and Miko (and Wolfie too!)
Salute to all firefighters around the world.
Career U.S. firefighter here- really appreciate this, I love seeing how other countries do the job. So many things different but so much the same!
Some years ago I used to date a Tokyo Firefighter. He told me that every 6 months/1 year the firefighters are relocated to a different fire station. That's done in order to prevent the colleagues to bond with eachother which could worsen their work performance and be risky during an emergency situation..
This is kind of...dark
@@nisyz That's kinda sad I think 😅
Well actually it makes sense. I was in the military for 18 years. When you get promoted above your peers, it makes it hard for people to give orders to ppl that were your buddies just yesterday.
So if you are posted into new units, it is easier for you to give orders to people that do not know you as well.
Youl find a lot of police, firefighters and military personnel do this every 2-3 years world wide. It's probably a reason why the average Australian in these roles last about 10 or so years in these organisations. I speak from experience. Moving is impactful on family lives.
How tall was he?
This is a video that America can definitely learn from. I feel like busy cities like New York City, LA, and Chicago can use these smaller trucks to get around the blocked traffic easily.
I really want to see what it is like to be a care assistant, a nurse, police officer, a teacher, sales assistant, fashion model in Japan. I like to see culture difference in everyday life.
I am sure he has gotten these request many times. But these type of videos take time I would assume he would need permission.
@@AnthonyMcqueen1987 I know it will take time which I understand it is just I am interested the everyday life in Japan, I like the law, food, fashion etc. England is getting boring now
I especially want to see police officer or teacher (maybe university professor) but those are probably harder to film.
@@markhenley3097 I really want to see, what's it like to be a Japanese pop idol or a tattoo artist. OMGOSH I am dying to see it!!
@@sheviichuu717 there's one about government official and delivery! The delivery one is another crazy thing lol. Btw dis is my moms acc. Currenty using her phone watching this vid🤫😂
"Interestingly, the number one cause of fires in Japan is smoking. And the number two? Arson." *Happy music*
Yea but think about that. Smoking makes sense as a "normal" accident. But how often does arson actually take place? If it's the 2nd biggest cause, that's gotta mean there actually ISN'T that many fires.
@@SojoX777 It might also be that fires can depend on a lot of things, so even if a small number is because of arson it might be 2nd just because all the other causes are quite specific.
Came here for this comment.
Meanwhile, number one cause of fire in my country is electrical short circuit... This should tell something, right?
Do gender reveal parties count towards arson?
That garage is as clean as a clinic, impressive. Let's just say the ones in Brazil are not quite like that.
Compare average GDP and average income you will see why. Japan is extraordinarily wealthy. Most of the world looks nothing like this. Though there is nothing wrong with immaculate cleanliness. Their housing appears average, neatness is part of the job.
@@enclaveofficerfitzgerald2221 I mean it’s a Japanese thing to keep everything super clean
@@riok_54 Disciplined, intelligent, and kind people. Always very neat and clean that is true.
I love this channel. I have loved the Japanese culture ever since I was in third grade. I am 33 now lol. In third grade, my teacher had a foreign exchange student from Japan live with her and she came to class one day. She taught the class how to make matcha green tea and how to play rock, paper, scissors, shoot in Japanese. This video is so awesome. The fire trucks and fire house are so clean.
I don't understand why people do dislike , doing he's best to give a good vlog and knowledge of Japanese culture
to size that up consider that basically a full sized sports venue (~60k) have upvoted and a small graduating class from a middle school has downvoted (~400)
getting to a full suit and tie every morning to change into work clothes 10 minutes later.. thats commitment
I thought he was just doing it for the video, but at 2:34 you can see another firefighter wearing a suit.
@@markhenley3097 yup. I spent some time working with engineers in Japan. They wear a suit n tie to the site and then change to a wearpack once start working. Just knew from this video even the firefighters do them too!
This reminds me that I need to catch up on Fire Force...
I remember watching it in a summer of 2019 and it was nice for a couple episodes but then fan service started happening, and at around episode 6 I dropped it because of some ridiculous amount of it. Did it get better with time?
@@_APV_ yeah the storyline gets better especially in s2 and the fight scenes are so lit!
Yo roger didn’t know you watched this guy too. Though I am not surprised his day in the life series is so good
Roger-sama is here???!!!!!
I haven;t seen it yet, I'm sorry....