Hey I’m a recruit for a Virginia volunteer FD just wondering how your academy was like how many days out of the week did you go did y’all like stay the night sometimes what can I expect in my first week I know many Academies are different but just wondering nervous about going to my academy
Since I was a volunteer my academy was part time weekends and one night a week during the week days. However if you are with a paid department you normally spend the next 16 weeks at the facility. What is yours like ?
Thank you for going to these wonderful FDs. That can use the skills of the Local community members, that can build a Bar/ Food vendor and big meeting Room for any public events. The Tables stored in one side, easy to set up. A looks like professional Food/ Bar prep area to host those events. Nothing like getting the whole community involvement. Be it a wedding Bingo FUND raising MONEY to fund FD. All I can say is WOW. Such great mindset of the Leadership. Not just let TAX payers, out of property TAX fund these great Fire Department's.
I grew up in that firehouse. My father was a firefighter there for 30+ years. Wish I had more money because when they get rid of that engine I would give anything to be able to buy it, keep it running and clean, so I can take it to parades and around the community for kids and stuff and just honor the place I grew up and the men I looked up to as a kid.
Send that invite to watchheroesnextdoor@gmail.com. Include contacts address location and a brief Hx of the station with the rigs. We would love to come !
Joe plays games Do you know where the other fire siren is at in Franklin? Someone tried filming the firehouse one on a Saturday at noon and it didn’t sound, but another one was heard. Do you know where that one is located at and does the firehouse one work still?
Next time you in Michigan you should check out the wyandotte fire department they have a great looking old fire station that they have updated and upgraded it it will be worth the trip
2:16 Look familiar? That's the historic fire mark Leland Township--who *_Heroes Next Door_* visited back in July ( th-cam.com/video/AoouBMyPaf4/w-d-xo.html )--borrowed for theirs. However, Franklin's appears to be one of the _ca._ 1825-1904 cast iron originals from Firemen's Insurance Company of Baltimore, MD. Exceedingly rare in such good condition, and quite pricey if you can even find one for sale. Always love your content, Mike, especially the episodes covering these small community departments that abound with history.
Amazing video and a wonderful tour of the Franklin fire station along with very great history of the department. Does anyone know if Franklin tests their fire sirens and what are they used for?
@@JosephDenizac So is the fire siren on the roof of their station still active or no? I got some info from Ogdensburg FD that a local town next to them goes off every day at noon for a test and they said Franklin has more than one siren.
Franklin has 2 that I know of I haven't heard them in years. At the end of Sterling meets Rutherford Ave . It's still there. I believe these are important. It warns the community Of a emergency . Just like it's important to have them on the Vehicles and trucks. Specially with fires, every second counts, they have to move fast.
@@dorothymackerley350 Yes Franklin still goes off every Saturday at noon and for fire calls. Franklin also has a 3rd fire siren. Do you know where that one is located at as well?
A lot of people don’t have jobs that will allow them to leave, their bosses literally won’t let them and/or they can’t afford to leave work because they are hourly and boss will make them clock out.
What is so special about volunteer firefighters? In bavaria about 90% is volunteer fire departements. Even in cities with professionel firefighters, there are also volenteers. Come and visit!
I agree you're right they ain't nothing wrong with adults having drinks together here and there . Didn't mean to offend anybody grateful for all volunteers. I have volunteered myself and have seen my fair share of behind the scenes. Being a firefighter is a big responsibility.i thank all First Responders. But there are time and a place I just feel that fire houses should be alcohol free especially a government owned property .
@@ashleybolt2694 understood. I personally agree too but there are 100’s of stations across the country that have bars. Many support the house with people and finances. Thanks for watching you are appreciated and we love all the comments. I like the open discussion
Thank you. Again I'm sorry it's just my personal opinion . You do excellent on these videos and thank you for recognizing these volunteers that will run in a burning house to save a life.
6 minutes in and the excitement and knowledge from the retired Chief.... damn fantastic.
What you don't know though is that Phil really likes to talk, and he really likes to tell stories.
Wow that’s an awesome lounge they have, almost like he walked into a bar downtown instead of a firehouse 😂!
WOW ! TALK ABOUT PRIDE IN YOUR TOWN ! 🇺🇲🏆🏅 ! THANK YOU BROTHER MIKE ! 🇺🇲
Our pleasure. Just make sure to share so we can keep doing this all over
@@HeroesNextDoor I live Williamstown nj
Awsome video
Thanks for doing this. I am a Probationary firefighter for Memphis Tennessee and I love looking into the history of other departments
Hey I’m a recruit for a Virginia volunteer FD just wondering how your academy was like how many days out of the week did you go did y’all like stay the night sometimes what can I expect in my first week I know many Academies are different but just wondering nervous about going to my academy
Thanks for watching. Please share this with others so we can continue to film more stations
Since I was a volunteer my academy was part time weekends and one night a week during the week days. However if you are with a paid department you normally spend the next 16 weeks at the facility. What is yours like ?
the history tour was very well done. not at all boring.
Thank you for going to these wonderful FDs. That can use the skills of the Local community members, that can build a Bar/ Food vendor and big meeting Room for any public events. The Tables stored in one side, easy to set up. A looks like professional Food/ Bar prep area to host those events. Nothing like getting the whole community involvement. Be it a wedding Bingo FUND raising MONEY to fund FD. All I can say is WOW. Such great mindset of the Leadership. Not just let TAX payers, out of property TAX fund these great Fire Department's.
Liked the history part of the video a lot!
Thanks for including the history in these videos!
I grew up in that firehouse. My father was a firefighter there for 30+ years. Wish I had more money because when they get rid of that engine I would give anything to be able to buy it, keep it running and clean, so I can take it to parades and around the community for kids and stuff and just honor the place I grew up and the men I looked up to as a kid.
Great video, and another great department.
Thanks
No problem
One of my new favorite stations. LOVE everything about it, and love the retired chief's knowledge and enthusiasm.
Very nice video!! You missed the Franklin FD parade 2 weeks ago, it’s a great volunteer company, thank you for sharing.
We were away filming and could not make it.
@@HeroesNextDoor Keep up the good work with those great videos to!
Come over to Ontario, Canada and you can tour my station!
Send that invite to watchheroesnextdoor@gmail.com. Include contacts address location and a brief Hx of the station with the rigs. We would love to come !
I love it also I live here in Sussex county right by the fire department
Joe plays games Do you know where the other fire siren is at in Franklin? Someone tried filming the firehouse one on a Saturday at noon and it didn’t sound, but another one was heard. Do you know where that one is located at and does the firehouse one work still?
@@stevenwolf977 the firehouse one still works but unfortunately I don’t know where the other fire siren is at in Franklin
@@JosephDenizac Does the firehouse one go off on Saturdays at noon or just the other one?
@@JosephDenizac th-cam.com/video/FzAzfyisoLo/w-d-xo.html
We would love to have you up in Long Island, New York if you want to make the hike!
Next time you in Michigan you should check out the wyandotte fire department they have a great looking old fire station that they have updated and upgraded it it will be worth the trip
2:16 Look familiar? That's the historic fire mark Leland Township--who *_Heroes Next Door_* visited back in July ( th-cam.com/video/AoouBMyPaf4/w-d-xo.html )--borrowed for theirs. However, Franklin's appears to be one of the _ca._ 1825-1904 cast iron originals from Firemen's Insurance Company of Baltimore, MD. Exceedingly rare in such good condition, and quite pricey if you can even find one for sale.
Always love your content, Mike, especially the episodes covering these small community departments that abound with history.
Same problem to N.Ireland, not able to recruit and the bigger problem is keeping them. Also getting crews out during the day. Something needs done.
Seems to be the problem all over buddy.
Amazing video and a wonderful tour of the Franklin fire station along with very great history of the department. Does anyone know if Franklin tests their fire sirens and what are they used for?
Yes I live in Franklin now Franklin only has one siren in their station because now they have a voice that tells them.
@@JosephDenizac So is the fire siren on the roof of their station still active or no? I got some info from Ogdensburg FD that a local town next to them goes off every day at noon for a test and they said Franklin has more than one siren.
Franklin has 2 that I know of I haven't heard them in years. At the end of Sterling meets Rutherford Ave . It's still there. I believe these are important. It warns the community Of a emergency . Just like it's important to have them on the Vehicles and trucks. Specially with fires, every second counts, they have to move fast.
@@dorothymackerley350 Yes Franklin still goes off every Saturday at noon and for fire calls. Franklin also has a 3rd fire siren. Do you know where that one is located at as well?
Come on do Franklin Tennessee
A lot of people don’t have jobs that will allow them to leave, their bosses literally won’t let them and/or they can’t afford to leave work because they are hourly and boss will make them clock out.
Open to conversation about the article
Did you get an invite from Cambridge Fire Department yet?
No we have not. Maybe the email address was wrong
Watchheroesnextdoor@gmail.com
What is so special about volunteer firefighters? In bavaria about 90% is volunteer fire departements. Even in cities with professionel firefighters, there are also volenteers. Come and visit!
Sadly the lounge is where they drink their alcohol
If they are all adults and not responding on calls and just enjoying each other why is that sad?
I agree you're right they ain't nothing wrong with adults having drinks together here and there . Didn't mean to offend anybody grateful for all volunteers. I have volunteered myself and have seen my fair share of behind the scenes. Being a firefighter is a big responsibility.i thank all First Responders. But there are time and a place I just feel that fire houses should be alcohol free especially a government owned property .
@@ashleybolt2694 understood. I personally agree too but there are 100’s of stations across the country that have bars. Many support the house with people and finances. Thanks for watching you are appreciated and we love all the comments. I like the open discussion
Thank you. Again I'm sorry it's just my personal opinion . You do excellent on these videos and thank you for recognizing these volunteers that will run in a burning house to save a life.
Please do the Independent Hose company #1 of Frederick md. -- Maryland's oldest volunteer Fire company.
You need to send contact to mike
Send the invite to watchheroesnextdoor@gmail.com. Contacts address and a brief hx of the station along with the rigs