Could you do a video about how these volunteer departments are funded with great buildings and trucks? In the south most of them are old buildings and old used equipment.
I have been wanting this for a wile. Because I can tell you that my volly dept dosnt have anything this nice. We do fund raisers and such but with out going in to substantial debt we can’t have anything like this.
I live near this dept lot of times they do demolition derby for money and do events like other volunteer depts and if u r really busy the county will help pay for a new dept
What a fantastic station everything has been very well thought out. From arriving to response of rigs. Right down to the living space for live ins and any major incidents that may or may not happen. And I love the blue rigs. 💙 🔥🚒🚑
I was on a volunteer department Suffolk County Long Island NY from January 1968-November 1972 when I went into the US Air Force fire service. The way these departments get funding primarily is through very high personal property taxes. They also do fund drives, some sell bonds and such. My old department just bought a top of the line aerial that has everything. What’s not painted is chrome, custom paint job, every piece of equipment you can imagine. It was over one million dollars. The truck is awesome and gorgeous. Now I retired from city fire departments here where I live, and the last department I worked at I was tasked with writing the bid specifications that go out for bid. Our city attorney and the city charter did not allow us to ask for a specific manufacturer, but to send the bids to many. Some don’t bid, and others do. Then once the bids were opened, my tasks was to cull through every line and paragraph to see of they took and exceptions to a particular specification which would not necessarily cause us to refuse the bid. Once that process was done, then the fire chief and I would review the spreadsheet and decide which bid mostly or totally met our bid, and if it was within the budget the city manager allowed. The last aerial we purchased before I retired was about $650,000. And that was the highest amount at that time the city ever spent on a truck. On Long Island and many northeast volunteer departments that thrive on personal property tax, they don’t go through all that. A number of years ago, the New York newspaper, Newsday, did a comprehensive article on Long Island volunteer fire departments and how much they spend on apparatus p, facilities, loose fire equipment and such. It was a eye opener. They have about 110 separate fire departments in Suffolk County alone. Some have very small run districts,others have a lot, but they all want the brightest, best looking, fanciest and it’s almost a competition as to who gets the best truck. See if you can find that Newsday article and you’ll be surprised at how much money these departments have. I’m sure it’s the same for most of the northeast. In my state ( Oklahoma) almost all the volunteer departments struggle to get a building, apparatus, equipment, fuel, and folks to volunteer. Rarely do you see a brand new truck. Many are purchased second or third hand from some other department. They depend on donations, fund drives etc.But they make it work with little, and are quite good at it. Some departments are fortunate to get tax dollars to help fund them.
I'm not from the USA but I'm from Canada. You said in the video you go across America does that mean in Canada too? If so then I say my hometown of Steinbach Manitoba fire department or where I live now my volunteer fire departments of bath or Florenceville Bristol or the city of Fredericton new Brunswick Canada is amazing too. Thanks. 🙂 love your videos I'm learning alot about what they do from your videos. 🙂👍😃
Bro they are SOOO lucky, we had a station up here in florida, a station 39 was announced 3 years ago for our local FD. 3 years later and the tower was built BEFORE THE STATION, now we have it running out of 13. For about a year, and now its very tight lol
Very nice station, everything seems to have been thought of. Great job by the engineering firm and the fire departments making it all come together. But, as was pointed out, being a rural area with no hydrants, why would the department opt to eliminate having a tanker/tender? The utility isn’t quite as necessary as water when the time comes to fight a fire. It’s good to hear that each of the engines have larger on board booster tanks but having a tanker carrying the same amount of water as both engines combined would double the available water on scene without any outside resources being needed.
Hello, I am in Brighton Colorado and my parents both work for the fire department, if you would like to come and check out one of our stations then just let me know so I can put you in contact with the fire chief.
This VFD station is impressive. My career department is pretty much a pole shed from an older time. It certainly not longer suits it purpose of housing career staff around the clock. Where do these departments get their money?!? Could you please share their call volume? I’m always amazed at the amount of money that is invested in these VFD departments. Built like a career house, almost in excess.
These fire stations are getting nicer and nicer!!! Have you considered doing any Canadian Fire Departments? Love the channel and enjoy every video and the modern fire stations
Send an email to watchheroesnextdoor@gmail.com. Include the address any contact names and numbers plus a brief description of what you would like to highlight for cribs and rigs.
Could you do a video about how these volunteer departments are funded with great buildings and trucks? In the south most of them are old buildings and old used equipment.
Difference between north and south… property taxes
A lot of departments do fundraisers, Events and etc to get funds to be able to purchase new apparatus and to purchase new equipment.
I have been wanting this for a wile. Because I can tell you that my volly dept dosnt have anything this nice. We do fund raisers and such but with out going in to substantial debt we can’t have anything like this.
I live near this dept lot of times they do demolition derby for money and do events like other volunteer depts and if u r really busy the county will help pay for a new dept
Because the North actually cares enough to give their emergency services money...
Awesome fire house. Very well thought out, great job by all.
Glad you enjoyed it
43:44 That hose lay, is top notch!
What a fantastic station everything has been very well thought out. From arriving to response of rigs. Right down to the living space for live ins and any major incidents that may or may not happen. And I love the blue rigs. 💙 🔥🚒🚑
Absolutely beautiful house and its awesome to see the two companies come together the way they did!
I love the station and engine colours
I was on a volunteer department Suffolk County Long Island NY from January 1968-November 1972 when I went into the US Air Force fire service. The way these departments get funding primarily is through very high personal property taxes. They also do fund drives, some sell bonds and such. My old department just bought a top of the line aerial that has everything. What’s not painted is chrome, custom paint job, every piece of equipment you can imagine. It was over one million dollars. The truck is awesome and gorgeous. Now I retired from city fire departments here where I live, and the last department I worked at I was tasked with writing the bid specifications that go out for bid. Our city attorney and the city charter did not allow us to ask for a specific manufacturer, but to send the bids to many. Some don’t bid, and others do. Then once the bids were opened, my tasks was to cull through every line and paragraph to see of they took and exceptions to a particular specification which would not necessarily cause us to refuse the bid. Once that process was done, then the fire chief and I would review the spreadsheet and decide which bid mostly or totally met our bid, and if it was within the budget the city manager allowed. The last aerial we purchased before I retired was about $650,000. And that was the highest amount at that time the city ever spent on a truck. On Long Island and many northeast volunteer departments that thrive on personal property tax, they don’t go through all that. A number of years ago, the New York newspaper, Newsday, did a comprehensive article on Long Island volunteer fire departments and how much they spend on apparatus p, facilities, loose fire equipment and such. It was a eye opener. They have about 110 separate fire departments in Suffolk County alone. Some have very small run districts,others have a lot, but they all want the brightest, best looking, fanciest and it’s almost a competition as to who gets the best truck. See if you can find that Newsday article and you’ll be surprised at how much money these departments have. I’m sure it’s the same for most of the northeast. In my state ( Oklahoma) almost all the volunteer departments struggle to get a building, apparatus, equipment, fuel, and folks to volunteer. Rarely do you see a brand new truck. Many are purchased second or third hand from some other department. They depend on donations, fund drives etc.But they make it work with little, and are quite good at it. Some departments are fortunate to get tax dollars to help fund them.
Nice job highlighting the volunteers!
I'd like to see how this department is funded!
Very unique station one of my favorites. Keep up the good work Mike!
Thanks, will do!
Beautiful firehouse!
I'm not from the USA but I'm from Canada. You said in the video you go across America does that mean in Canada too? If so then I say my hometown of Steinbach Manitoba fire department or where I live now my volunteer fire departments of bath or Florenceville Bristol or the city of Fredericton new Brunswick Canada is amazing too. Thanks. 🙂 love your videos I'm learning alot about what they do from your videos. 🙂👍😃
This is a Great video and Great Equipment.
Bro they are SOOO lucky, we had a station up here in florida, a station 39 was announced 3 years ago for our local FD. 3 years later and the tower was built BEFORE THE STATION, now we have it running out of 13. For about a year, and now its very tight lol
Great fire house great story
that's one interresting video, thanks!
The Upperco VFC, what was the Architectural firm that designed it? He talked so fast that I was unable to make it out.
Very nice station, everything seems to have been thought of. Great job by the engineering firm and the fire departments making it all come together.
But, as was pointed out, being a rural area with no hydrants, why would the department opt to eliminate having a tanker/tender? The utility isn’t quite as necessary as water when the time comes to fight a fire. It’s good to hear that each of the engines have larger on board booster tanks but having a tanker carrying the same amount of water as both engines combined would double the available water on scene without any outside resources being needed.
Great question
Hello, I am in Brighton Colorado and my parents both work for the fire department, if you would like to come and check out one of our stations then just let me know so I can put you in contact with the fire chief.
Gorgeous station! Loving the truck color scheme!
Glad you like it!
Nice presentation and please keep up the good work!
Thank you! Will do!
The Shining Light on the Hill!
For sure. Thanks for watching
Dream fire and ems station
Amazing video, such a nice station. Love your videos you always hit on great topics as you give the tours
Nice looking building, I like it.
I'm glad you like it
Nice video, liked and shared 🧑🏻👍🏻🚒
Big thanks
@@HeroesNextDoor It's no problem 🧑🏻👍🏻
This VFD station is impressive. My career department is pretty much a pole shed from an older time. It certainly not longer suits it purpose of housing career staff around the clock. Where do these departments get their money?!? Could you please share their call volume? I’m always amazed at the amount of money that is invested in these VFD departments. Built like a career house, almost in excess.
They are pretty much thinking for the future.. the town/city expands, then calls increase, basically a station ready to be full-time staffed.
I knew they had to have the state flag somewhere on the rigs.
Kinda slick is it !
Yeah lot of volunteers around the area use the state flag the county’s paid dept doesn’t use it
I wish had one these staion california very cool have friends that build fire stations
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These fire stations are getting nicer and nicer!!! Have you considered doing any Canadian Fire Departments? Love the channel and enjoy every video and the modern fire stations
Wouldn’t call them nicer per ce, newer, modern, clean design, but very institutional.
Great setup, very jealous... What station dashboard system is that?
Not sure but we can ask and see what we can
Hey Mike! I know my station where I live in Pennsylvania would love to do this. How do I get you both in touch?
Send an email to watchheroesnextdoor@gmail.com. Include the address any contact names and numbers plus a brief description of what you would like to highlight for cribs and rigs.
Nice Station Cribs, keep it up loving it so
Thanks, will do!
WOW! I think I’m in love 😂💯💜
If you’re close go join !
Be nice to see them with a tanker
Wow that man talks fast
Do a station cribs/rigs at makah fire department it's a volunteer fire department so idk how hard reaching out would be
You should come check out ones in nebraska.
We need those officials invites !
Nice video
Thanks
Should check out delmar fd
Can u try to get Cambridge MD pls
Send us the invites so we can get it on the schedule. We are doing the 2024 schedule now !
The PIO might want to consider one less cup of coffee before going on camera next time LOL. Another awesome video and great station
How boring was the old Boring fire company?
😂🤣. We asked the same question and they did not seem to understand.
UNBELIEVABLE : THE FIRE HOUSE BUILT IN JUST ONE YEAR
Former fire chief that doesnt know how big his district is or how many calls they run? Come on man
He was only the chief of one station. He does not know the new numbers as combined
@@HeroesNextDoor thumbs down. He should have know you were going to ask that question