Rescue smoke eaters

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Rescue smoke eaters

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6 жыл бұрын

Rescue series - smoke eaters. documentary regarding the use and development of breathing apparatus by the fire and rescue service. case studies are Smithfield fire and Kings Cross

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@mjc11a 6 күн бұрын

As a retired US FF and fire protection specialist, this video brings back a lot of memories - and not all of them are good memories. You have my absolute respect and I tip my helmet to the British Fire Brigades. Fighting below-grade fires are among the most dangerous areas in which to operate in. Thanks for posting and stay safe 🙏

@alexsmith5893 6 жыл бұрын

Bill Ranson is my Grandfather. We were looking for this video for years. He passed unfortunately in March this year and it’s a godsend to hear his voice. Thank you

@johnlinden9106 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Smith sorry you didn’t find it sooner.

@nomadicsoul34 3 жыл бұрын

Id loved to have shared a drink with him and listened to his stories.

@Biffo1262 3 жыл бұрын

Compressed air sets were in common use by the end of the 1960's though most brigades kept some oxygen proto sets along with then for another two or three years. I was on the last oxygen course in Manchester in 1972. Air was a three day conversion at the end of the second week but the final test was done wearing oxygen Proto sets. Lessons still haven't been fully absorbed as we still lose men trying to exit. The last one in Manchester from my old station who was suffering heat exhaustion and took a wrong turn and collapsed. His BA partner was found just in time.

@Biffo1262 5 жыл бұрын

The incident that led to current safety procedures and saved so many lives since then. I still cannot understand why US firefighters still operate BA the way they do and are still losing so many lives because of it. There are some enlightened people over there pushing for its implementation but so far those efforts have come to nought. How many more lives have to be lost before they adopt safe(r) working practices? Surely cost cannot be the reason behind the intransigence?

@rapman5791 3 ай бұрын

Biffo the know it all wanker 😂😂 Pip Pip Cheerio Bob’s your uncle You haven’t a clue what you are talking about. London Fire Brigade needs to worry about its own intransigence. Grenfell Tower was an embarrassment, and we won’t mention the Windsor Castle fire abomination. How about Kings Cross?? You’ve got a nutter speaking of anyone’s else’s fire service when your own LFB can’t put out a campfire. Before you ask, no I’m not a Yank firefighter with an axe to grind. Just someone who sees it like it is. 🤷‍♂️

@oscarosullivan4513 3 жыл бұрын

The protos i think were only retired in the 70’s

@xaviert.123 Жыл бұрын

Remarkable. I never knew how careless the Fire Brigade used to be about a fireman's safety!

@roychivers8134 5 ай бұрын

If you are referring to ST.O Townsley he chose to take the actions and go look for it

@paddingtonfire 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent John.

@johnlinden9106 6 жыл бұрын

paddingtonfire thanks Mike. Yes it’s a great documentary

@robnewman6101 2 жыл бұрын

I use to watch Fireman Sam on video back in the 90s when I Little Hallingbury Primary School kid. Norman's Pitfall, video 5. All in a good case, video 6.

@robnewman6101 2 жыл бұрын

Action Stations.