Currently in the process of joining the local VFD. The process here is that you start out on the same BA course that is used for the exams. To get you acquainted with the environment, you start with no mask on and no cylinder and tag along with another team. After a couple of walkthroughs you get a mask. Later, a filter is added to the mask to introduce breathing resistance. Once you have that down, you get to go with a full BA. THere are hatches, sliding doors, obstacles there you can get tangled up, and also tight passages where you even might need to take the cylinder off your back in order to fit through. You usually push it ahead of you. There will always be 2 man teams on the course. It is nearly impossible to complete alone as in places, you need to push or pull your buddy through a passage, like a 10 ft long tube. If you are in any way claustrophobic then this is most definitely NOT for you. Oh, and the BA course is rearranged once or twice a year, so your recertification will not be on the same course as last time.
@Ukraineaissance20149 ай бұрын
We need to teach a lot more of this, and more first aid as well. I dont think the general public realises what a difference basic first aid techniques can make. You can learn CPR to at least a basic, useful level from youtube and have a first aid kit in your car with trauma bandages. Learn how to deal with shock.
@Solarstormflare9 ай бұрын
thank you
@ZAK1985711 ай бұрын
Quite tough when the vision is blacked out but its a good way to demonstrate how tough is can be when faced with a real life situation fair play to the candidate he did really well
@karatist79 Жыл бұрын
way to simple ... but thats shot in the uk.. that kind of explains it all. standards are very low over there.. (standards for food, service, medicine..you name it)
@richardm98796 ай бұрын
maybe education standards aren't great where you are as you can't even spell *too
@packersfanforlife79033 ай бұрын
Most places in the UK require you to be in full BA as well as firefighting kit. It's not as simple as how this made it look.
@mariestick6636 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@mariestick6636 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial
@scottburge8140 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to be doing my tests soon. Any rough ideas of the weight of the coils etc?
@brittanyphillipps8899 Жыл бұрын
I have my test next week. I have to wear glasses 24/7 they have glass lenses not plastic am I able to take them off for all the tests
@northyorksfire Жыл бұрын
There is no need to remove glasses before tests, other than the breathing apparatus enclosed space test for fitting of the mask, which has zero visibility anyway. If a candidate is successful, inserts can be provided for use when wearing breathing apparatus. Other than that, glasses can be worn, although they will need to be of a required specification.
@robnewman6101 Жыл бұрын
21st Century British Emergency Services.
@robnewman6101 Жыл бұрын
Great Fires of London. Fireman Sam.
@geryfit3872 Жыл бұрын
is the same Test will be given in any Fire service or there will be diffence between .Thank you ?
@northyorksfire Жыл бұрын
The kit assembly may be different in other brigades, but it is ultimately designed to be a test of dexterity and the ability to follow instructions.
@geryfit3872 Жыл бұрын
@@northyorksfire thank you .I am really hope that I will pass my test
@M1ttyLB Жыл бұрын
@@geryfit3872 if you haven’t already taken it, good luck and hope you pass! Got mine at the start of next month 😁
@geryfit3872 Жыл бұрын
@@M1ttyLB I did passed my Physical and now I have an interview .I hope I will pass it .Thank you 😊
@geryfit3872 Жыл бұрын
@@M1ttyLB Good Luck with yours .You will pass it !
@household4883 Жыл бұрын
I had an air tank on my back when I did it in July...
@Wolfie565 Жыл бұрын
A steal cylinder, heat and 90 percent humidity. Oh the early 90's were fun.
@arcustoms45282 жыл бұрын
Is this done on training or is it a regular test
@historicrecord2 жыл бұрын
2 days ago when I got into difficulties in a rip current in a choppy sea - a man spotted me close to the end of a jetty and had the good sense to throw it to me whilst holding the rope and drag me to a ladder on the side of the jetty
@brandzwright7732 жыл бұрын
We didn't have to do it in a time when I did the the other week
@briantheminer2 жыл бұрын
No wonder Ruth Lee dummies don’t last long 😉 Well structured and safe approach 👍
@jaimeproctor72882 жыл бұрын
Pencil pusher training....
@gameram63822 жыл бұрын
Think that is tight, go in the rig up teesside, you have to take set off in places.
@johndoe-it1mo2 жыл бұрын
Yes…. That’s on a BA course not an entrance test.
@greigshearer56142 жыл бұрын
For a sub she should know better, her kits manky, she has make up on and her hair is all over the place
@mariyastoyanova312 жыл бұрын
are you not allowed to wear makeup?? lol
@boybish272 жыл бұрын
Unreal, isn't it? If you've got long hair, you shouldn't bee seeing any of it when in PPE.
@professorminstrels6460 Жыл бұрын
she's a crew manager but other than that you are right
@arifried93082 жыл бұрын
👩🎤👩💼
@zachyboy0_0662 жыл бұрын
Hello. I wish to become a firefighter I am confident I have the physical capability but I am not sure if I able to as if ma colour bling. Will this stop me becoming a firefighter?
@northyorksfire2 жыл бұрын
We’re not currently recruiting for wholetime firefighters, but do on-going recruitment for on-call firefighters. If you are interested in applying to be an on-call firefighter we would recommend downloading the information pack from our website which contains details about vision requirements. The pack can be found on this page www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/careers/latest-vacancies/on-call-firefighter/ under the section titled ‘How do I apply to become an on call firefighter’
@zachyboy0_0662 жыл бұрын
@@northyorksfire thanks for that I’ll have a look into it. I don’t stay near North Yorkshire but I was just curious about other fire services vision requirements
@Allison19582 жыл бұрын
well done
@biancas22523 жыл бұрын
The man is a hero
@BigHeavyLove3 жыл бұрын
3:08... and that's why you wear a helmet folks.
@LiveriesWithMalachi2 жыл бұрын
agreed
@chrisbaines3063 жыл бұрын
Straight,left ,right and down he said.no mention of up.
@michaelmoran20593 жыл бұрын
He did, you're just not hearing it. "Up or down" Audio is terrible but he did say up.
@SkyDigital_013 жыл бұрын
Do you have to screw the parts until they lock? Just I’ve noticed they are loose in this video. Thanks
@donnaphilbin65633 жыл бұрын
SO 🦔
@SkyDigital_013 жыл бұрын
@@donnaphilbin6563 sorry Donna?
@lusttv7582 жыл бұрын
Loose so you can take it off easy after assembly
@stuartbaker7943 жыл бұрын
You could always get couplings on the manual dexterity test too. If you can practice these as well then you’ll have a good chance on assessment day!
@topgkayani51243 жыл бұрын
That visor placed over the helmet does it obscure vision or are you completely blind???
@jort93z3 жыл бұрын
My guess would be that it is supposed to simulate heavy smoke, so limit visibility a lot.
@Ben_94763 жыл бұрын
If I remember rightly from doing it for retained, you are completely blind and in total darkness also, absolutely 0 light on the actual test. I have this test tomorrow morning for Merseyside Fire & Rescue wholetime, so I can confirm tomorrow haha.
@konradjablonski77273 жыл бұрын
@@Ben_9476 How'd it go, I have the same test tomorrow morning ^^
@mckenzieeleah2 жыл бұрын
@@konradjablonski7727 how did it go? Also how long do you have to complete the test?
@konradjablonski77272 жыл бұрын
@@mckenzieeleah passed everything except equipment carry where my glove fell off, the test itself is only a couple hours long, for me it depended on the time everything was set up.
@hj88374 жыл бұрын
Am currently going through the process now just completed my numerical, Verbal & Mechanical reasoning assessment hoping to pass.
@Ice-tc5vn2 жыл бұрын
Did you pass?
@RWCuTube4 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the demonstration. In the test is the candidate required to wear the oxygen cylinder or not? Thanks
@GhostlyShooter102 жыл бұрын
No there is no cylinder required just the BA mask and helmet aswell as fire kit
@Ben_94764 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, really helpful and useful video full of valuable information. Excited to start the application process with North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service for the second time!
@gypsybaxty43274 жыл бұрын
can i use this for a college project please?
@4TheRecord4 жыл бұрын
Guy looks bored at that meeting, probably hoping for his pager to go off.