He is talking about the siren tone at 33 seconds. Its called "piercer". Technically per the CVC, only wail and yelp are the recognized siren tones. Piercer is not recognized by state law as being a siren and you could run into an issue if you are responding code 3 with that tone and crash.
Interesting video, I stumbled here by way of searching / viewing videos of old 9C1 caprice cars and this was in the right side recommendations panel. Some of the scenery reminds me of how St. Paul used to look like in the 1980s. What kind of rig was being driven here? Maybe my ears are playing tricks on me, but it seemed as though the engine sounds a bit tired... kind of a bip bip bip when the gas pedal was hit hard, most noticeable (to me) between 1:07 - 1:09, and again but less pronounced at 2:44 (I'm wearing headphones, if that makes a difference).
Andy Unfortunately, I was injured on the job a few months after this video was taken and wound up with several ruptured discs. I’ve since changed careers entirely and study physics these days...don’t ask, idk how I got to physics, either 🤣
@@thefourshowflip Check out metallic hydrogen.. they kinda copied the way they made QCarbon. All that started from a Russian inventor around 1957 who figured out how to make diamonds. Lots of things at play here but pressurizing things has become a whole new ball game.
+Justin Jacobs It's good habit...speeding while driving code doesn't get you to where you need to go any faster, and especially if you're transporting and not responding, it'll make it easier for whoever is attending to the pt...it does you no good to slam on the brakes at every red light then floor it to he next red light (you need to slow down anyways...). And if that's not enough to convince you, then just remember that anytime you turn on those lights and sirens, ANY scratch, bump, etc is YOUR fault (you're now bending the normal traffic laws by running lights and ignoring lanes...YOU are solely responsible for ensuring that every single maneuver you make is clear and safe for you to do...otherwise it's your ass...)even if it's someone running into you, say as you clear a red light (making it green for them) and they don't hear your sirens and don't stop for you...they run into your rig...but you're at fault. Why? YOU had the responsibility to make sure that the intersection was clear before you proceed through it...trust me, the extra 10-20 seconds it'll take you to arrive OS by sticking to speed limits isn't worth the risk to you or your partner and more likely than not wont negatively affect your patients outcome...if you're that worried about patient care, I recommend you study up and refine your skills to be the best medic you can be...that way, you'll know what to do when the time comes and THAT is what WILL be the difference between life and death for your patient.
@jascha661 what pierce siren? And what the hell are you talking about....per CHP (you know we have to have annual inspections...) our sirens are completely fine...I should know, I'm the one at our Co. Who takes the rigs in for inspection
Best to stick to approx speed limits; stopping distance on a 6.5 ton ambulance is quite large and you’re not of use to any patient if your ambulance is inside another vehicle 😉
He is talking about the siren tone at 33 seconds. Its called "piercer". Technically per the CVC, only wail and yelp are the recognized siren tones. Piercer is not recognized by state law as being a siren and you could run into an issue if you are responding code 3 with that tone and crash.
Beautiful whelen siren! Love that airhorn and the way you guys use it!
Interesting video, I stumbled here by way of searching / viewing videos of old 9C1 caprice cars and this was in the right side recommendations panel. Some of the scenery reminds me of how St. Paul used to look like in the 1980s.
What kind of rig was being driven here? Maybe my ears are playing tricks on me, but it seemed as though the engine sounds a bit tired... kind of a bip bip bip when the gas pedal was hit hard, most noticeable (to me) between 1:07 - 1:09, and again but less pronounced at 2:44 (I'm wearing headphones, if that makes a difference).
J. M.
It was a 2003 E350 with the 7.3L powerstroke diesel; had about 120k miles at the time if my memory serves me right.
Great response.....could you make a video of the equipment on your vehicle?
Looks like I'm not the only one who lays on the air horn, ha
Dude please make more ambulance videos with this siren, I've subscribed
Andy
Unfortunately, I was injured on the job a few months after this video was taken and wound up with several ruptured discs. I’ve since changed careers entirely and study physics these days...don’t ask, idk how I got to physics, either 🤣
@@thefourshowflip Check out metallic hydrogen.. they kinda copied the way they made QCarbon. All that started from a Russian inventor around 1957 who figured out how to make diamonds. Lots of things at play here but pressurizing things has become a whole new ball game.
Awesome video, more please! :)
+Justin Jacobs
It's good habit...speeding while driving code doesn't get you to where you need to go any faster, and especially if you're transporting and not responding, it'll make it easier for whoever is attending to the pt...it does you no good to slam on the brakes at every red light then floor it to he next red light (you need to slow down anyways...). And if that's not enough to convince you, then just remember that anytime you turn on those lights and sirens, ANY scratch, bump, etc is YOUR fault (you're now bending the normal traffic laws by running lights and ignoring lanes...YOU are solely responsible for ensuring that every single maneuver you make is clear and safe for you to do...otherwise it's your ass...)even if it's someone running into you, say as you clear a red light (making it green for them) and they don't hear your sirens and don't stop for you...they run into your rig...but you're at fault. Why? YOU had the responsibility to make sure that the intersection was clear before you proceed through it...trust me, the extra 10-20 seconds it'll take you to arrive OS by sticking to speed limits isn't worth the risk to you or your partner and more likely than not wont negatively affect your patients outcome...if you're that worried about patient care, I recommend you study up and refine your skills to be the best medic you can be...that way, you'll know what to do when the time comes and THAT is what WILL be the difference between life and death for your patient.
Oh wait nvm...had the sound off lol. I don't remember exactly who is the dumbass my partner was referring to...vid is over a yr old
The pierce siren is illegal for fire and Ems to use in California per chp. FYI
@jascha661 what pierce siren? And what the hell are you talking about....per CHP (you know we have to have annual inspections...) our sirens are completely fine...I should know, I'm the one at our Co. Who takes the rigs in for inspection
love the whelen!!!
good response make more videos..
Put up more!!
great response
Quarter Mile Performance
Right ... nothing happened period ...
Needs powercall
What dumbass at 2:20 are you referring to? Nothing happened...
Why not go a little slower? It’s not like it’s an emergency.
Best to stick to approx speed limits; stopping distance on a 6.5 ton ambulance is quite large and you’re not of use to any patient if your ambulance is inside another vehicle 😉
Put up more!!