A Day in the Life: My First Shift

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2 жыл бұрын

Firefighter Jimmy Townsend is no longer a recruit. He is now a sworn member of Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services and is officially a Probationary Firefighter. Follow Firefighter Townsend on his first-ever 24-hour shift. He is assigned to Station 4 C-Shift, off Cumberland Blvd near Interstate 285.

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@SittingWithDogs 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as those cameras stop be ready for some major ball busting! Just laugh at it & if it bothers you don’t let em know it bro. From a veteran here’s some advice on fitting in. Never not be busy, Never be the last one done eating, if you guys play poker dishes you do the dishes with whoever wins!, know your rig inside & out! At a job if your officer asks for something he doesn’t want to hear every compartment opening & closing. Focus on your basics non stop before getting into technical things. Stretching, throwing ladders, search tactics, dressing the hydrant etc. get your hands on everything on your rig and know everything about each piece, lastly this may be the most important kid. Don’t be in a big hurry to be one of the guys. That will come in time when you build a good reputation, and that takes awhile. Eyes open mouth shut unless your asking questions about the job. You have the greatest job in America IMO. It takes your whole career to be considered a “good firefighter” and that’s not easy to be considered a good Firefighter by your peers, but it should be your ultimate goal. Bust your butt on these things, and you will be ok kid. Good luck!!

@JIGGYJAY420 2 жыл бұрын

You Sir, are the one that I want to work with. Everything you said here is spot on. I'm sure your peers consider you a "good firefighter."

@Boots2Bike 2 жыл бұрын

love the advice, marine corps vet here and in the process of getting into fire. I pride my self in work ethic. As an enlisted guy in the infantry I learned well what it is like to go through your right of passage and live at the bottom and get the shit end of the stick. got my ass handed to me but always kept moving and I believe that turned me into an effective leader even while sometimes have been led poorly by some senior leaders. Hard work, humbleness, bravery, and efficiency with the want to succeed will get you a long way anywhere. Especially in a job where you want your seniors and peers to truly feel like when push comes to shove and lives are on the line, they can count on you!

@Swifft26 2 жыл бұрын

@@Boots2Bike I’m in the same boat brother, I’m working through the process to be a firefighter.

@taylor_smith 2 жыл бұрын

I have my first shift here in a week or so and I’m going follow your advice here exactly! Thank you for the advice🙏🏼

@TNAgaming150 Жыл бұрын

Just got the letter to stand by for the CPAT and start the process. my older brother has been on the job for 9 years. Ready to start the process and get into the academy. Really like the advice you gave my brother has said much of the same to me he is also a marine vet.

@belle7437 4 ай бұрын

Watching this because I had no idea what my boyfriend is doing now. It’s his first day at the fire station and I haven’t heard a word from him. I know he’s okay and I’m so proud of him. Thank you for your services! 🙌🏼

@hosedragger-2045 2 жыл бұрын

In December I became one of about 20 students to finish the 1st ever Essentials Firefighter Class in my county. It was 80hrs done on weeknights and a few Saturdays and Sundays. All I have left until I can challenge the Firefighter 1 exam for my state is to get First Aid & CPR/AED certification, finish the online traffic incident management course, then take a 9 hour Wildland Fire Control course, and a 28 hour HAZMAT OPS class with a written and practical exam portion at the end. Then I can challenge the exam and get my Firefighter 1 certification. Me joining the volunteer fire department in my town is continuing the unofficial family tradition that goes back all the way to my Great-Great Grandfather who was an Assistant Chief of what is now one of the largest departments in my State. The ironic thing is that he went be the same nickname that I do, which my parents weren't aware of until my grandmother or great grandmother told them. I don't intend on being an officer, but I hope to carry on the tradition and make my family proud

@Bobbyd0052 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS 🇺🇲 ! I LIKE HOW THE MEMBER SAYS HE HAD FUN DOING ALL THE HEAVY,OR TOUGH THINGS ! GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND ALL OF YOR CREW !🇺🇲

@owensweetland342 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful stations in the southern states. Mint Hill NC has a gorgeous house. Laid out well.

@zakhumphries9019 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the brotherhood. Just be open to learn and absorb all you can from the senior guys

@tracelandry4655 2 жыл бұрын

i take my state psychomotor exam on Nov 20 and then my national registry cognitive test for my EMT-B! plan is to eventually be a firefighter paramedic. Medic school begins in April-May :)

@carpefuego 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Stay with it

@markaaronclemons6089 2 жыл бұрын

I am happy for you tracy Landry

@CobbFireVideos 2 жыл бұрын

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@DapperSapper515 2 жыл бұрын

What state? And how did it go?

@DapperSapper515 2 жыл бұрын

I start my EMT-B courses in March, and go all the way through to May. I take the psychomotor test the day after the classes end. If I pass, I have to schedule to take the state NREMT exam. If I pass, sweet, I'm a certified EMT, and can head to the fire academy whenever I get hired with a department. My state requires you to be EMT-B at the MINIMUM before you even take the civil service exam/apply to non civil service departments. I'm in Massachusetts though, and they love doing everything the hard/long way regardless of what job you want. Cop, firefighter, nurse, teacher, etc lol.... 😂

@rodt7182 2 жыл бұрын

Great work , we all have to start from day one , and training and knowledge will always be your best aspect and know those SCBA straps are the best way to help pull a brother or sister out of harm's way , and you cant go wrong with good old meat and potatoes 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒👍

@coreydoutrich5319 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I hope to be working for Cobb fire in the near future and this an awesome inside peak!

@carpefuego 2 жыл бұрын

Do the work and you'll get it! Stay after it

@CobbFireVideos 2 жыл бұрын

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@jaycebeverly6254 Жыл бұрын

This is very motivating

@haydenkyriss5004 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck in your career Jimmy! I work for city of Marietta and just got off probation. Might run into you one day!

@chincheungyiu7567 Жыл бұрын

God bless you're forever ❤

@marktownsend49 Жыл бұрын

Going into fire academy next year, my last name is townsend too. Seeing the last name on the jacket makes me want it more.

@Jacked97Ram 11 ай бұрын

How’s it been going? About to graduate recruit school and go full time on the line up here in Worcester Ma! Very excited

@lavonntairblakely9313 8 ай бұрын

Im in the process of trying to get in with Dekalb co. But i have to pass my PAT my start date is Jan 22nd if everything goes well.

@Hot.firefighters Жыл бұрын

You are hero

@forein.k6391 Жыл бұрын

Currently in school to become a firefighter can wait

@Millszymillsz 5 ай бұрын

How long does it normally take for a probie to start to fit in? Had 3 days on shift so far

@ronthemogul 7 күн бұрын

lol

@grug4m3r24 2 жыл бұрын

its intersting to see the diference betwen Germany and the US . In germand 60-100 people are at an staition and in the us just 10-20

@Facisttt 2 жыл бұрын

Stations usually have 2-9 units and each of them usually carrys four or eight depending on the unit. Such as a medic A medic would carry 2 A engine 4 And what other units you can think of

@MusicNTempo 2 жыл бұрын

60-100?! Please tell us how many trucks and the staffing that makes that up because some stations here 100 could be like half of the department lol

@abdullahalsaidi3700 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome, best KZfaq channel, and you can add Arabic language subtitles so that we can benefit from you and be very careful about the channel

@malikdavis1124 2 жыл бұрын

I smoked weed in the military and got kicked out. I got a general under honorable conditions. Is it still possible to get in the department. I’m currently working as an EMT for a private ambo but wanna be in the department

@CobbFireVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Our background process is very thorough and every aspect will be evaluated. Ultimately, it will be looked into during your background process.

@natehowell793 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, its definitely possible depending the state as long as you still arent smoking and can test on a drug test.

@aaronyoungk3367 2 жыл бұрын

When was the last time you smoked, that will be a huge factor in your background. UCMJ 112a is no joke, I know a few sailors, soldiers and marines who have been kicked out because of that article. Long as you got an honorable discharge and stayed away from it. You should be alright.

@malikdavis1124 2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronyoungk3367 it happen in the fall of 2020

@aaronyoungk3367 2 жыл бұрын

@@malikdavis1124 that should be okay, it’s over a year. But, obviously it’s up to your investigator. Employment investigation isn’t part of my job, I do criminal investigation. This is purely my opinion, nothing more nothing less. I wish you the best of luck.

@Rvns556 2 жыл бұрын

How to get hazed 101.

@gio-zq6iq 2 жыл бұрын

I live close to Station 14

@CobbFireVideos 2 жыл бұрын

You may see a video from Station 14 in the near future! Be on the look out!

@gio-zq6iq 2 жыл бұрын

@@CobbFireVideos Yayy

@MrMiller36 2 жыл бұрын

Doing their laundry!?!?

@Lurker124 Жыл бұрын

Yup. When you’re the FNG you get the shit detail. Earn your keep wherever you go.

@historicstudios2708 Жыл бұрын

@@Lurker124 depends on the department. At my two departments the new person should take out the trash, empty the dish washer, and make sure their learning and asking questions as well as help with the chores. Everyone does their own laundry though and washes their own dishes, new person just empties the dishwasher when it’s finished.

@ronthemogul 7 күн бұрын

@@Lurker124I’m not washing no one’s drawers dawg

@KirkHermary Жыл бұрын

At 3:48 people in my city do that maneuver. Here it's called the: Hey that person is unconscious. I'll go through their pockets and rob them blind.

@andyoxleyonhistravels 2 жыл бұрын

Why is the masked blacked out while changing the cylinder?

@carpefuego 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. A few reasons. One reason is that it increases familiarization with the SCBA, much like Marines do with rifle breakdown and assembly. This has the added benefit of instilling confidence in the firefighter. Two, to induce a stress response and strengthen stress "immunity" which has been proven to carry over in real world scenarios, and increase success on the fireground, as well as crises in general. Reason number three is that there is such a thing as a hot bottle swap, and this is part of that drill. Being able to do a hot bottle swap in full gear, blacked out, is a usable skill. And lastly, it fosters personal pride and excellence in the craft. **Edit: Almost forgot one: it's fun!! :)

@andyoxleyonhistravels 2 жыл бұрын

@@carpefuego why on earth would you do a hot bottle swap. Do you guys not have a buddy system if you need air and need to get out. Shouldn't really being doing bottle swaps unless someone is trapped.

@carpefuego 2 жыл бұрын

@@andyoxleyonhistravels That's exactly right. Really, blacked out training for basic assembly and manipulation of gear and equipment can only benefit. As a disclaimer, this is not my opinion but a fact. And I'm so glad these guys are doing this sort of stuff. Gives me hope! Edit: Also, practicing a hot bottle swap (even when not blacked out) helps train the firefighter not to freak the hell out when his mask sucks to his face, to continue to operate in a thoughtful, determined manner when he's short on time and his body is demanding air. The hot bottle swap is one of many very basic exercises every firefighter should do repeatedly until it becomes second nature. It carries over into other skills, and maintains a foundation of competence and confidence. And again, it's fun. :)

@andyoxleyonhistravels 2 жыл бұрын

@@carpefuego We never do hot bottle swaps we just buddy up.