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  • Firefighter Gregory Shepherd breaks down firefighting scenes from movies and TV, including 'The King of Staten Island,' 'Ladder 49,' 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry,' 'Backdraft,' 'Mr. Deeds' and 'Chicago Fire.'
    00:00 - Intro
    00:22 - 'Ladder 49'
    04:57 - 'The King of Staten Island'
    12:25 - 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry'
    17:50 - 'Backdraft'
    24:02 - 'Mr. Deeds'
    27:00 - 'Rescue Me'
    29:04 - 'Chicago Fire'
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  • @JohnDoe-dj3lw
    @JohnDoe-dj3lw Před 3 lety +4644

    Not only Buscemi was a firefighter in New York, but he went back to his old station the day after 9/11 and he worked 12 hours each day for several days looking for survivors, sifting through the debris alongside many many other firefighters obviously.
    Declined all interviews and only a handful of photographs of him during those days actually exist. Truly remarkable.

    • @christophercollins868
      @christophercollins868 Před 3 lety +391

      He later went on to produce a very good doccumentry about PTSD within the fire department after 9/11.

    • @someguy1688
      @someguy1688 Před 3 lety +155

      He does a job many of us cannot. Got nothing but respect for this guy

    • @iamReddington
      @iamReddington Před 3 lety +84

      I never knew that. H's an amazing guy!

    • @Seabed3434
      @Seabed3434 Před 2 lety +12

      you mean fdny departmant 13

    • @Alpha-yt4ty
      @Alpha-yt4ty Před 2 lety +5

      @@Seabed3434 Spelled Department Wrong Lmao

  • @floijd
    @floijd Před 3 lety +1786

    I like how most of the other experts on this show introduce themselves saying stuff like: "Hi, I am X, a world class expert in the ancient art of knitting oven mitts" or whatever. And he just says: "Hi, I'm Greg, a firefighter."

    • @michaelhawthorne8696
      @michaelhawthorne8696 Před 2 lety +75

      floijd
      "Hi, I am X, a world class expert in the ancient art of knitting oven mitts"....😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
      LMAO at that title, what a claim to fame if that proffession existed.....

    • @candidlyopinionated19
      @candidlyopinionated19 Před 2 lety +36

      “Ancient art of knitting oven mitts” lmao thanks I needed a laugh today.

    • @MalibuChiefBarbie
      @MalibuChiefBarbie Před 2 lety +40

      Up next: World Champion knitter breaks down knitting scenes in movies and TV.

    • @matthewconnolly9508
      @matthewconnolly9508 Před 2 lety +5

      Noticed that too.. the man!

    • @androgynousmaggot9389
      @androgynousmaggot9389 Před 2 lety +17

      So? Everyone is proud of their jobs. That's something all those people have!

  • @oumtjackawillie
    @oumtjackawillie Před 3 lety +4212

    I love these when they find someone who's both really passionate and knowledgable about what they're doing. All of a sudden you find yourself learning about stuff you'd never think was interesting.
    And it's funny how the guys producing the movies get expert-advisors for all the big scenes and still end up missing small details the pros react to immediately.

    • @jfresh114
      @jfresh114 Před 3 lety +66

      Facts he had my attention the whole video.

    • @tipi5586
      @tipi5586 Před 3 lety +38

      Finding things you'd never considered possibly interesting, through a sort of weird, socio-psychological pseudo telepathy, or an intellectual empathy, is one of the aspects of humanity that amazes me most.
      That and ramen noodles.

    • @LangstoniusRex
      @LangstoniusRex Před 3 lety +69

      You would be surprised how often consultants are overruled because procedure doesnt make good cinema.

    • @Tropicalja989
      @Tropicalja989 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/SEA7hYiGdH8/video.html

    • @ShepardKammander
      @ShepardKammander Před 3 lety +28

      @@LangstoniusRex Yeah the guy who consulted on the first few Fast and Furious Movies, Craig Lieberman made a youtube channel. The amount of times he says "I advised them that was unrealistic/stupid but they ignored me" is insane

  • @thetiniestpirate
    @thetiniestpirate Před 3 lety +2438

    Firefighters are the fkn gold standard of efficiency, insane what a team of people can accomplish together.

    • @00mike91
      @00mike91 Před 3 lety +25

      Foreal, even in the military they be crazy

    • @RandomHero.13
      @RandomHero.13 Před 3 lety +9

      tbh his weight doesnt seem like a "gold standard of efficiency"

    • @zackwatt1453
      @zackwatt1453 Před 3 lety +89

      @RandomHero13 you ruin the vibe he’s doing good cmon now what are you doing 😂🤦‍♂️

    • @arafchowdhury8196
      @arafchowdhury8196 Před 3 lety +108

      @@RandomHero.13 nobody needs six pack abs to be a firefighter he looks like he’s strong enough for a job like that

    • @RandomHero.13
      @RandomHero.13 Před 3 lety +6

      @@arafchowdhury8196 it is not about a sixpack, but please imagine him sprinting up ~10 flights of stairs in full gear and now tell me that he is in decent physical condition to do that ...

  • @billdoster9415
    @billdoster9415 Před 3 lety +3053

    "Wait, check the doorknob."
    "To see if it's hot?"
    "Sure, but it could also be unlocked..."
    The wisdom of experience lol

    • @dontcare7086
      @dontcare7086 Před 3 lety +138

      I've actually seen videos of police failing to kick in a door that ended up being unlocked. I instantly thought of that when he said this.

    • @MrRdavis1776
      @MrRdavis1776 Před 2 lety +115

      Our motto: "Try before you pry."

    • @masheen3658
      @masheen3658 Před 2 lety +18

      @@MrRdavis1776 Yessir! While I always hope, for speed’s sake, the door is unlocked, I do love a little forcible entry. Usually a good blow with the top of the axe is good enough on a residential door. If not, nothing is stopping that halligan!

    • @firestorm165
      @firestorm165 Před 2 lety +7

      @@dontcare7086 you'd be surprised how often even people like SEALs forget to check it

    • @martin-lr3gz
      @martin-lr3gz Před rokem +7

      during my training as a firefighter or instructors actually test us if we would check the doorknob or break the door down instantly lol so its probably quite common

  • @tiffanyr134
    @tiffanyr134 Před 3 lety +1866

    My heart melted when he said they also do everything they can to save the animals as well. What a good guy!

    • @ethanpotts2915
      @ethanpotts2915 Před 2 lety +47

      Cuz we're humans too, we wouldn't want our cats or dog in that fire

    • @hello7032
      @hello7032 Před 2 lety +28

      Animals are lives too

    • @hawkeye7527
      @hawkeye7527 Před 2 lety +35

      The hierarchy: Humans > pets > property.

    • @keithlukeswanson9345
      @keithlukeswanson9345 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@hello7032a burning building on fire coming down, I’m not looking through pitch black smoke to save a cat..sorry

    • @hello7032
      @hello7032 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@keithlukeswanson9345 weird thing to just out about yourself unprompted

  • @thememeestfilmbuff
    @thememeestfilmbuff Před 3 lety +2231

    *He’s roasting these depictions so hard* that he might need to put out the flames he caused.

  • @ihave3dogs2
    @ihave3dogs2 Před 3 lety +1533

    Steve Buscemi was indeed a firefighter.
    Actually went back to his old FD for September 11th, 2001. He just doesn't talk about it much because he doesn't want recognition for it.
    Great video!

    • @jasonsmith4330
      @jasonsmith4330 Před 3 lety +131

      Quietly showed up and did his part. No photographer, no publicist, and without fanfare. Like so many others who'd worn the uniform before he stepped up to help.

    • @erosson27
      @erosson27 Před 3 lety +49

      If I knew nothing else about him that would make him one of the most awesome actors in the business, imo.

    • @nickcrispino6575
      @nickcrispino6575 Před 3 lety +19

      It one my favorite things I know about a famous person

    • @ThisShitIsWeird
      @ThisShitIsWeird Před 3 lety +6

      Engine 55!

    • @cactus_jam
      @cactus_jam Před 3 lety +21

      yeah and didn't Pete Davidson lose is dad firefighting during 9/11 as well?

  • @youssefsamir9454
    @youssefsamir9454 Před 3 lety +4240

    Can we just take a second to talk about how flawless his waves are🌊🌊🌊

    • @pastorgainz7230
      @pastorgainz7230 Před 3 lety +370

      Its how he puts out the flames

    • @Ric_Vicious
      @Ric_Vicious Před 3 lety +74

      I'm a... lighter skinned brotha, lol, and that was actually one of my first thoughts! Looks very nice, and well done.

    • @Eoraptor1
      @Eoraptor1 Před 3 lety +22

      More waves than a stormy sea.
      JAMES

    • @Tomorrison28
      @Tomorrison28 Před 3 lety +14

      Waves on spin

    • @Tropicalja989
      @Tropicalja989 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/SEA7hYiGdH8/video.html

  • @roblewis7186
    @roblewis7186 Před 2 lety +211

    Him saying he may be in the "dad bod edition" of the firefighter calendar was hilarious! He seems like a genuine and humble hero. Thank you sir for your service!!!

    • @jaysmith1408
      @jaysmith1408 Před rokem +4

      When our hall mentioned fundraising ideas, naturally a calendar came up, though only four of us could actually be featured 😁.

  • @dylanrieck6671
    @dylanrieck6671 Před 3 lety +648

    He's matter of fact but not boring. I'm inspired by anyone who's truly passionate and invested in what they do

    • @Aviator27J
      @Aviator27J Před 2 lety +5

      It's hard to be a firefighter for more than a few months and not have interesting stories to tell. People ask me about my time doing it (and hopefully I'll do it again) and there are always things to talk about. I forget some, but when I'm around other firefighters we can talk for hours!

  • @drechsla
    @drechsla Před 3 lety +607

    Dogs originally ran ahead of the horse carriages and acted as a sort of siren, barking and moving people out of the way so the horses could get through

    • @matthewhull5876
      @matthewhull5876 Před 3 lety +19

      And chasing other dogs away.

    • @jazliek9941
      @jazliek9941 Před 3 lety +70

      They were also guard dogs because people would steal horses (valuable, well trained) while the firefighters were firefighting

    • @astralsn0w756
      @astralsn0w756 Před 2 lety +14

      How would they know where to go?

    • @sillybob9689
      @sillybob9689 Před 2 lety +7

      @@astralsn0w756 I'm assuming firefighters would train dogs to detect and follow smoke or something.

    • @maxwellmark
      @maxwellmark Před rokem +2

      😂😂😂….sure they did. For the correct answer look up the term “carriage dog”. … hahaha…siren dogs 😂😂😂, good one 😂

  • @FlameRogue1
    @FlameRogue1 Před 3 lety +492

    As a firefighter, I absolutely love this. Thank you for representing our brother(and sister)hood and for what we stand for. 👍🏽

    • @bobbyologun1517
      @bobbyologun1517 Před 3 lety +2

      why are all ff movies bad

    • @FlameRogue1
      @FlameRogue1 Před 3 lety +46

      @@bobbyologun1517 because Hollywood tends to over glorify and exaggerate a lot of scenarios

    • @bobbyologun1517
      @bobbyologun1517 Před 3 lety +1

      @@FlameRogue1 true true any hope for the new one with Angelina Jolie? looks good imo but i got my hopes up before

    • @SonicBoone56
      @SonicBoone56 Před 2 lety +2

      @@FlameRogue1 it's true for just about every profession

    • @moneyboyfranco8936
      @moneyboyfranco8936 Před rokem +1

      Is it hard to get in

  • @tapioalatalo6183
    @tapioalatalo6183 Před 3 lety +784

    A lot of people don't know that Jack Nicholson ALSO used to be a firefighter.. sort of. He was a volunteer firefighter when he was younger and funny enough when he did The Shining had to go through the wooden doors they first put up a fake door and no one knew that Nicholson used to be a volunteer firefighter and he went through the door in seconds so they put up REAL wooden doors. That's why that scene feels so real. You are actually seeing Jack Nicholson breaking down a real wooden door with a REAL fire axe

    • @andorastorm1000
      @andorastorm1000 Před 3 lety +60

      Don't you just love it when Actors can act and be so real cause they actually relate to the scenes so well😊❤😊

    • @jamesbeecher8242
      @jamesbeecher8242 Před 3 lety +19

      "Jack Nicholson ALSO used to be a firefighter.. sort of"
      Well . . . don't mean to burst your bubble BUT my 'volly house' has 100,000 people living in our first due. Including one of the largest BIG 10 Univs. 1 block away. Do I count as a real firefighter?
      btw, NYC (Where Firefighter Gregory Shepherd is a fireman) has 197 engine houses with a population of 8 million people. That means that the average FDNY engine has a first due population of 40,600. . . sooo can I call myself a real fireman yet?

    • @Aviator27J
      @Aviator27J Před 2 lety +32

      What do you mean by "sort of"? If he was a volunteer he likely did exactly the same stuff the professionals do other than collect a paycheck and benefits.

    • @tapioalatalo6183
      @tapioalatalo6183 Před 2 lety +12

      @@Aviator27J It's a second language. I don't know what the difference is between a volunteer firefighter and an actual firefighter. Whenever anyone mentions Jack's background they always say volunteer firefighter and not that he was a firefighter

    • @jamesbeecher8242
      @jamesbeecher8242 Před 2 lety +31

      @@tapioalatalo6183 the difference is just in whether you get paid or not. Most firefighters in the US are volunteer. There are 4 to 5 times the number of volunteers (don't get paid) to the number of carrier firefighters (get paid). Both are 'real' or 'actual' firefighters.

  • @fiona-lyons
    @fiona-lyons Před 3 lety +275

    My father-in-law is a retired firefighter. As this guy said you have to check there IS a floor before going forward. He once pulled back his buddy because the room didn't feel right. They had almost no visibility and later found out a huge section of the floor was missing. He's the calmest person I know.

    • @wulfjay7102
      @wulfjay7102 Před rokem +5

      I have a friend who is a professional firefighter and he is super calm as well. I truly admire that!

  • @godoftoasters7594
    @godoftoasters7594 Před 3 lety +270

    Funfact: the first ladder 49 scene where Joaquin Phoenix is going over the roof is a pretty spot on reenactment of a 1991 rescue by the FDNY

    • @erric245
      @erric245 Před 3 lety +19

      Kevin Shea, Patty Barr, Patty Brown, Ray McCormack. Legends

    • @PTC__
      @PTC__ Před 3 lety +2

      czcams.com/video/uLPZR-JDSfU/video.html

    • @henryapfelbach1845
      @henryapfelbach1845 Před 3 lety +11

      It sounded like he works in FDNY. I can't believe he did not know about this being a reenactment of that iconic rescue. That is a shame.

    • @aghastlyghost
      @aghastlyghost Před 2 lety +19

      He might have said something but it was cut for brevity. Shame because that sounds really cool and also this guy very much seems to know his stuff. 🙂

  • @Shadowfax-1980
    @Shadowfax-1980 Před 3 lety +205

    I feel like Backdraft is to firefighters what Top Gun is to fighter pilots. They may not be that realistic, but they still make the profession look cool.

    • @spddracer
      @spddracer Před 2 lety +5

      Facts

    • @heatheranddenerale
      @heatheranddenerale Před 2 lety +26

      My dad was a firefighter. He talked about Backdraft all the time. He also always talked about what was wrong with it. He made me watch it with him so many times. We also had fire drills a lot at our house. He was serious.

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 Před rokem +1

      ​@@heatheranddenerale Just watched it in 4k without knowing what an iconic film it is

  • @mojo8094
    @mojo8094 Před 3 lety +80

    I don't even live on the same continent as this firefighter, yet the way he spoke made me somehow feel safer (as in, well taken care of by professionals) in case of a fire. I have mad respect for people like him, true heroes.

  • @first2summit
    @first2summit Před 2 lety +78

    I'm very impressed he knew about the Dalmatians calming down horses. Not how many people, let alone firefighters knew that, but great to know he knows his history.
    And I love how he talked about everything was team-based.

  • @mikecolts21
    @mikecolts21 Před 3 lety +179

    My father was a firefighter for 30 years. This was awesome to see 👍🏾

    • @1stdaughter
      @1stdaughter Před 3 lety +3

      Much respect to your dad!

    • @heatheranddenerale
      @heatheranddenerale Před 2 lety +3

      My dad was a lieutenant in the fire department since 1976 until 2005. This actually made me tear up thinking about him.

    • @JustDiane71
      @JustDiane71 Před rokem +1

      My dad was firefighter too. Paid/volunteer56 years. They're a different breed and so are their kids. 😜

    • @keithlukeswanson9345
      @keithlukeswanson9345 Před 3 měsíci

      What did the guy say the saying is? The engine goes to the burn center the ladder goes where?

  • @electrontube
    @electrontube Před 3 lety +203

    10:25 Steve Buscemi was a firefighter with Engine 55 in New York City.
    After the suicide airplane attacks on 11 September 2001 in New York, Mr Buscemi returned to his old unit and performed as a volunteer member during recovery efforts.
    Pete Davidson's father was a firefighter in the 11 September attacks, he was last seen ascending the North Tower.
    Davidson and Buscemi first met during Ground Zero cleanup operations.

    • @ronblack7870
      @ronblack7870 Před rokem +4

      pete is 28 so was only 7 on 9-11. i don't think he was doing cleanup at ground zero.

    • @electrontube
      @electrontube Před rokem +17

      @@ronblack7870 no, he probably wasn't. he was probably wondering where his father went.

  • @PahzWatchesYouTube
    @PahzWatchesYouTube Před 3 lety +88

    I like that they went back to classic movies and not just the new ones. My son-in-law is a firefighter/paramedic, so of course, I sent this to him.

  • @surprisecat7401
    @surprisecat7401 Před 3 lety +204

    Salute to your service in helping save lives! And also, that hairline lookin' crispy mayn. Shoutout to your barber too.

    • @bennettzug
      @bennettzug Před 3 lety

      went to his ig think he’s the barber

    • @iesha12
      @iesha12 Před 3 lety +6

      @@bennettzug no my brother isn't a barber. He models for his barber ❤

  • @BushteaWoman
    @BushteaWoman Před 3 lety +422

    I love the repetition of “preserving life” as a value... wish other civil service offices got this memo.

    • @Wallbank888
      @Wallbank888 Před 3 lety +94

      ikr, damned post office.

    • @dilmcgee2514
      @dilmcgee2514 Před 3 lety +14

      @@Wallbank888 💀

    • @samlittleton1491
      @samlittleton1491 Před 3 lety +11

      Incident priorities
      1 Life Safety
      2 Incident Stabilization
      3 Property Conservation

    • @IzichiUchiha
      @IzichiUchiha Před 2 lety +5

      Cough cough

    • @JB91710
      @JB91710 Před rokem

      What the USA fire disservice doesn't realize is, protecting life is quicker and safer for everyone by doing their Primary JOB of eliminating the threat. That preserving life business is pure BS if what you end up doing is threatening everyone's life while playing hero.

  • @viktorhauk
    @viktorhauk Před 3 lety +156

    Love this guy and his sense of humor ... and I'd definitely buy the dad-bod edition to support him :)

  • @UrbanOutlawsSk8Co
    @UrbanOutlawsSk8Co Před 3 lety +100

    To all the fire fighters.... Thank you

  • @Gilgaaaaa
    @Gilgaaaaa Před 3 lety +62

    This dude putting the fire down with his waves lol

  • @bcgrittner8076
    @bcgrittner8076 Před 3 lety +148

    Not bad. Years ago I was a reserve firefighter on a department that was career. We lost three guys one night - two career and one reserve. I was involved in a direct lifesaving attempt for my fellow reserve. I failed. He was, likely, dead before he hit the ground. That memory still haunts me 47 1/2 years later. A few years later I moved and enlisted on the volunteer department. No further comment.

    • @Sofie2734
      @Sofie2734 Před 2 lety +44

      I just want to remind you that you didn’t fail. His life was already gone and he had moved on by the time you got to him. You did all you could, but he had already moved on.

    • @bcgrittner8076
      @bcgrittner8076 Před 2 lety +54

      @@Sofie2734 It’s hard to deal with sometimes. The memories don’t go away. PTSD is very real, as are the flashbacks that I have experienced. Your words are kind and meaningful. Thank you.

    • @hollemankayla
      @hollemankayla Před 2 lety +7

      Regardless of the result of what happened that night. You still risked your life to save others. That’s noble and something to be proud of. I am proud of you!

    • @hollemankayla
      @hollemankayla Před 2 lety +15

      And remember it is never to late to talk to someone. Your feeling and perspective of those events need to be heard.

    • @emanymton5789
      @emanymton5789 Před 2 lety +4

      I want to thank you for your dedication and your service. There is no way for me to rightfully express my gratitude. The way i see it is you gave your best. The result was not the one hoped for, but that does not diminish your effort in the slightest. You did not fail. like someone else said his time was up, there was nothing anyone could have done. the fact that you survived where he did not is not your fault. this internet stranger is proud of you for trying. not everyone would. i'm a civvy and i wouldn't know what to do. but the one thing i know is you gave your best and you did not fail. thank you for doing what you did. thank you for doing what you do. this internet stranger appreciates you. have a safe 10-42. you earned it.

  • @dilligaff1979
    @dilligaff1979 Před 3 lety +110

    I watched backdraft as a kid. It was one of the reasons I became a firefighter.

    • @1njtrooper
      @1njtrooper Před 3 lety +3

      You go I go....

    • @dilligaff1979
      @dilligaff1979 Před 3 lety

      @@1njtrooper "That's my brother"

    • @1stdaughter
      @1stdaughter Před 3 lety +2

      Much respect to you!

    • @ryank1273
      @ryank1273 Před 2 lety +3

      I watched both movies, the funerals hit real hard!

    • @12thDecember
      @12thDecember Před 2 lety +1

      I watched Backdraft when it came out, too. It's one of the reasons I definitely did *not* become a firefighter. What a horrifying scenario. Thank you for having the courage I lack.

  • @TheDorkKnight5419
    @TheDorkKnight5419 Před 2 lety +40

    Steve Buscemi does not get the credit he deserves. He left his cushy job as a well paid actor on 9/11 and went back to his job on the engine without telling a soul and did what he did best to save whoever he could and help however possible. Amazing guy

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 Před rokem +3

      Meanwhile the firefighters who do this almost every day don't get the same credit🤡

  • @JamiylaMeade
    @JamiylaMeade Před 3 lety +85

    This was like a Smokey the bear session for adults & I loved every minute of it! This guy is clear & informative while being serious but not harsh or sarcastic! I'm hoping for a part 2!

  • @solitaryflower
    @solitaryflower Před 3 lety +37

    I love this guy. He's so straightforward, but his intelligence really shines and you just TRUST him. I love watching these!

  • @SwoleakhulTheBlind
    @SwoleakhulTheBlind Před 3 lety +50

    Finally a real life superhero on GQ. Much respect to that man 💪

  • @kidnamedre
    @kidnamedre Před 3 lety +27

    I’m a fire fighter and must say this guy is a very good representation of a good and knowledgeable person in this field. Very well down

  • @theminidino
    @theminidino Před 3 lety +86

    Y'all always find good and interesting experts for these reviews, but this firefighter is next level good. I really like him and hope there are more scenes you can have him review in the future!

  • @nellan6930
    @nellan6930 Před 3 lety +164

    You represented FDNY very well sir, great job! 👍🏽

  • @1stdaughter
    @1stdaughter Před 3 lety +43

    Since I was a child, one of my favorite everyday life things is seeing firefighters get groceries together.

  • @bjt81366
    @bjt81366 Před rokem +13

    This was the most professional, professional GQ has had on this series. Humble, funny but still informative. You can tell he's an expert on policies and procedure.

  • @zpetrie88
    @zpetrie88 Před 2 lety +19

    I’m a 911 dispatcher and my dad is a firefighter, this is a great representation thank you for this it’s very helpful having even a little bit of understanding in this world about what actually goes on

  • @Lynwood_Jackson
    @Lynwood_Jackson Před 2 lety +137

    When I was growing up in rural PA, the closest fire company was completely volunteer (they all were for the most part), but they all worked day jobs as mechanics. They did a bunch of boot drives and spent the money souping up their engine, then racing the other departments to fires. It was really dumb, but they managed to get to fires two towns over before the departments in those towns. I'm sure they saved a lot of lives. Dumbasses, the lot of them, but heroes nonetheless.

    • @Jimboco7654
      @Jimboco7654 Před 2 lety +10

      Haha. That is the funniest story I've yet heard about volunteers!

    • @lelandmattingly3733
      @lelandmattingly3733 Před 2 lety +14

      but we are very different then career. we don’t have different stations for “engine company” or “ladder company” we have all of em besides a ladder because there is no high rise around us only 2 dept in our tri county (three county’s combined lol) have a ladder. but we have 2 engines (2023 pierce being built and retiring the old engine) we have a engine-tanker, heavy rescue sqaud, straight tanker, brush truck, two utilitys, two commands, msu (marine support unit) a boat and utv. and another engine tanker made by american lafrance who went out of business so it doesn’t get used often

  • @terminator1567
    @terminator1567 Před 3 lety +454

    Warden or Prison guard breaking down prison movies.

    • @15mmGustavus
      @15mmGustavus Před 3 lety +17

      Superb call that would be a great pick! I would be keen to see a Tank commander episode

    • @oskrm
      @oskrm Před 3 lety +27

      Warden, Prison guard, and a ex-prisoner collab

    • @warhog258
      @warhog258 Před 3 lety +8

      @@15mmGustavus A tank commander indeed would be interesting.

    • @15mmGustavus
      @15mmGustavus Před 3 lety

      @@warhog258 who would you like to see?

    • @warhog258
      @warhog258 Před 3 lety +5

      @@15mmGustavus Obvious choice would be the chieftain. He has experience operating the abrams and has a vast amount of knowledge built up on all of tank warfare.

  • @USMCRonin
    @USMCRonin Před 3 lety +281

    While being a successful actor Steve Buscemi returned to NY to help look for survivors after 9/11

    • @mauryhan
      @mauryhan Před 3 lety +39

      And he did so without drawing attention to himself. Most people didn't know he was there until after the fact. He actually returned to his former engine company, No. 55, and pulled 12 hour shifts digging for survivors,

    • @Arch3an
      @Arch3an Před 3 lety +8

      @@mauryhan I never knew that about him until recently. What an awesome man.

  • @Prizzlesticks
    @Prizzlesticks Před 3 lety +29

    Who is this precious bean, and when will you have him back to break down more scenes?

  • @InvisibleJiuJitsu
    @InvisibleJiuJitsu Před 3 lety +61

    i like this guy, get him back for more :)

  • @marenmaeee
    @marenmaeee Před 3 lety +44

    My uncle was a firefighter since before I was born, over 20 years of serving as one and this makes me extremely grateful for his courage. A job worth recognizing in every regard❤️

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  • @Brettbren
    @Brettbren Před 3 lety +22

    *Being the grandson of a late Atlantic City Fire Department Captain, I have the utmost respect for Firefighters.*

  • @briantriplett2455
    @briantriplett2455 Před 3 lety +46

    Also side note I promise you can be calm while your house burns and you are there, I personally had my own house burn ran back in like a dummy to save my dog, (got him btw and he’s still alive to this day) but I was quite calm when they came in, I got my dog and they escorted me while I laughed at the fact that I even went back. Then I went out side and fired up the neighbors garden hose and put out the grass while they put out the house. Rough night, but a learning experience 😅

    • @SamnissArandeen
      @SamnissArandeen Před 2 lety +2

      You save the doge, and gib belly rubs for all of us in the comments. And may I ask what started the fire?

  • @TheRockyLeonFan
    @TheRockyLeonFan Před 3 lety +318

    Can you PLEASE do one with a bartender?? I'd be up for it

    • @Space_Ache
      @Space_Ache Před 3 lety +6

      Not sure how exciting that would be.

    • @TheRockyLeonFan
      @TheRockyLeonFan Před 3 lety +14

      @@Space_Ache Trust me! It would be!

    • @holdkingsix
      @holdkingsix Před 3 lety +20

      They should do a waiter. Way more details and stereotypes to discuss.

    • @two-face1041
      @two-face1041 Před 2 lety +4

      @@holdkingsix Or a restaurant/bar owner

    • @Lovedhurtlost
      @Lovedhurtlost Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, that would be interesting.

  • @bjt81366
    @bjt81366 Před 3 lety +22

    The best narration of any of the clips once seen. Super knowledgeable, good humor, clear delivery. 10 out of 10

  • @DevinJarosz
    @DevinJarosz Před 3 lety +37

    If everyone was as efficient in their jobs as firefighters are, the world would be such a better place

  • @WaitAMinute1989
    @WaitAMinute1989 Před 3 lety +14

    My youngest and shortest cousin is a Firefighter, all joking aside mad respect for him.

  • @definitelyjustcj4148
    @definitelyjustcj4148 Před rokem +6

    10:24 Steve was a very experienced Firefighter and was even one of the firefighters that served on 9/11 and witnessed the entire event and served his absolute best through it. I can't even begin the level of experience this guy had before going into acting.

  • @matthewhull5876
    @matthewhull5876 Před rokem +12

    My dad was a vol. firefighter when Backdraft came out. Our department got a special showing and the snark and comments were SAVAGE with how the Hollywood stuff was happening. It was great. Still the best fire movie at the time.

  • @tamelailes8166
    @tamelailes8166 Před 2 lety +7

    Not a lot of people know, but Pete Davidson (The King of Staten Island) lost his father on 9/11. Scott Davidson was a member of Ladder 118, based in Brooklyn. Like many units, they rode in "heavy" that morning, losing all 8 men that responded on the truck. There's a very famous photo of L-118 as it's crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, on its way in to Lower Manhattan, with 1 and 2 WTC in the background, smoking heavily. God bless the 343.

  • @iesha12
    @iesha12 Před 3 lety +16

    The comments on here warms my heart. Thank you GQ for interviewing my brother! We love you!❤

    • @Xlshaw22
      @Xlshaw22 Před 3 lety +5

      Thank you to your brother for being a tremendous man and serving to save lives! God bless him and your family! 💚

    • @iesha12
      @iesha12 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Xlshaw22 thank you!!!♥️

    • @Pipp44
      @Pipp44 Před 2 lety +1

      Your brother seems to be a great person😊

    • @iesha12
      @iesha12 Před 2 lety

      @@Pipp44 awww thank you and God bless!

  • @jordanevans3735
    @jordanevans3735 Před 3 lety +39

    I was trained to sound and dive, the logic being you’re shifting your center of gravity too high off the extension ladder by trying to put a leg through the window first

    • @samuelrichards3399
      @samuelrichards3399 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m not flexible enough to get a leg in first. Just bail. Yolo

  • @briantriplett2455
    @briantriplett2455 Před 3 lety +19

    Cool too see a future chief, this dude is gonna go way far.

  • @mrcarlthe4th
    @mrcarlthe4th Před 3 lety +11

    “People below filming on Citizen.. without a doubt.” 😂😂

  • @drops2cents260
    @drops2cents260 Před rokem +4

    7:20 Seeing Steve Buscemi who started out as a firefighter, became an actor and then plays a firefighter in a movie is just the definition of coming full circle.

  • @yourlocalbooknerd3014
    @yourlocalbooknerd3014 Před 2 lety +26

    As a firefighter myself I wanted to see if he was as infuriated at the inaccuracy of television as I am. I agree with much of his commentary. The one thing I disagree with is at 12:17 when he says that firefighters would take off their own breathing apparatuses to give them to civilians. That may be true for his department, but I would be in a world of trouble if I did that. My department has the belief that if you do not wear that breathing device in a building you are compromising your safety. If you get hurt, you cant help anyone else. It I interesting to see the differences in departments and rules.

    • @drewdabbs418
      @drewdabbs418 Před 2 lety +2

      I was surprised when he said that. I thought seriously comprising your own saftey to help somebody else would be counter productive.

    • @Franimus
      @Franimus Před 4 měsíci

      Probably depends on the situation, especially if the smoke isn't the thickest, maybe they'd swap the mask back and forth?

  • @carlafredd5441
    @carlafredd5441 Před 2 lety +5

    I need Gregory to do more of these videos. He taught me more in 30 minutes than I could have imagined. So much more to being a firefighter than I ever really knew. Hearing him explain things in terms we can all understand is greatly appreciated. What a hero!

  • @rey_the_savage
    @rey_the_savage Před 3 lety +17

    As a FF, he did a great job representing our profession. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @amberlee6878
    @amberlee6878 Před 3 lety +62

    Next vid: Paramedics/EMTs breakdown movie scenes

    • @68Jacoby
      @68Jacoby Před 3 lety +3

      @E Lo Of all the brain dead comments on CZcams this might be one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your idiocy.

    • @kalea.4947
      @kalea.4947 Před 3 lety +2

      @E Lo Lol most any department requires their firefighters to also be EMT certified...

    • @jonhancock7695
      @jonhancock7695 Před 2 lety

      There's only one movie to discuss and that's Bringing Out the Dead.

  • @24fretsoffury
    @24fretsoffury Před 3 lety +45

    For the controversy around police, firefighters are always loved. They are true heroes that put their life on the line every day to rescue people they don’t know. There is few jobs as honorable as firefighters.

    • @KrolKaz
      @KrolKaz Před 3 lety +3

      Thats because fire fighters are their to SAVE lifes not take them.
      #DEFUNDLEO #BLM #NOMASK

    • @agent_albert
      @agent_albert Před 2 lety +13

      @@KrolKaz Why in the world you had to add no masks?

    • @e.pluribusunum7916
      @e.pluribusunum7916 Před 2 lety

      @@agent_albert Because Covid is currently the leading cause of death among law enforcement but a lot of them don't want to take any precautions against covid.

    • @rlt94
      @rlt94 Před 2 lety +3

      @@agent_albert I blame the schools.

  • @LimitedCapacity
    @LimitedCapacity Před 3 lety +36

    Lmao I might be part of the dad bod edition or something. This guy did good with the vid.

  • @liv5477
    @liv5477 Před 3 lety +10

    My dad is a retired Baltimore city firefighter and i remember how excited he was about Ladder 49, but in Baltimore the ladder trucks are just called trucks. For example, he served most of his career on 13 Truck (which was decommissioned in the 90s)

  • @uncleduff7895
    @uncleduff7895 Před 3 lety +13

    Was waiting for a firefighter on this. Thinks theres something so noble about it

  • @johnt2975
    @johnt2975 Před 3 lety +6

    I love how for the Chicago Fire clip he just keeps nicely reiterating that they should have a hand line 😂

  • @eman2145
    @eman2145 Před 3 lety +6

    Probably the only comment I'll ever leave on a video. I was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years and we were required to have the same training as career firefighters. I had my hazmat certification as well as my Firefighter I certification some guys are able to complete more and go on to become career firefighters or just be very knowledgeable volunteers. This guy was extremely great to watch and I liked his, "It's gonna be pitch black..." statement, it's so true. Can be clear as can be outside with sunshine and inside the building will be near total darkness and can't even see your hand.

  • @stephanieann6622
    @stephanieann6622 Před 3 lety +9

    The only time I've ever expierenced a fire with my dad being a firefighter for about 30 yrs before retiring, he had us drop him off at the fire one time and the other was us dropping water off and making sure the guys didn't need anything when they worked about a 30 hour welding factory fire. My dad was almost killed that day, I'm glad chief noticed he was about to round the corner of a explosion and saved his life. I know I never could do what my dad did. the thought of running into a burning building is terrifying. Thank you for your service my guy!

  • @hellothere9167
    @hellothere9167 Před 2 lety +8

    This guy single handedly convinced me to watch King of Staten Island

    • @rlt94
      @rlt94 Před 2 lety

      You should it's a treasure

  • @michaelbiddinger9178
    @michaelbiddinger9178 Před 2 lety +5

    the reason ladder 49 is such a realistic movie for the most part is because the director actually went to the fire departments of baltimore and glen burnie and talked to them about their stories like the scene where the guy falls through the roof and dies is a kind of true story about my great uncle but my uncle didnt die he was in a full body cast for 6 months

  • @gizm0
    @gizm0 Před 3 lety +18

    I like that he took control of the remote because he had facts to spit lol love this man 😂

  • @cayleenbonneville7531
    @cayleenbonneville7531 Před 3 lety +93

    I always see fire fighter stuff and I can’t help but think if police stations was run the same way we wouldn’t have the same issues. Like fire fighters just seem so put together and have different relationship with the public and straight up treat the public differently.

    • @carlosdossantos1251
      @carlosdossantos1251 Před 3 lety +13

      I was thinking the exactly same thing

    • @BushteaWoman
      @BushteaWoman Před 3 lety +28

      Excellent observation. Note how he constantly repeats the value of preserving life as a priority.

    • @failedGraphics
      @failedGraphics Před 3 lety +16

      A firefighters job is to save people, a police officers job is to fill his quota.

    • @alonso1924
      @alonso1924 Před 3 lety +6

      Lip:
      Life safety
      Incident stabilization
      Proper conservation

    • @iamReddington
      @iamReddington Před 3 lety +4

      Oh please, police are put together as well. There are good and bad cops, don't be stupid and assume all are bad.

  • @jamesmartin7323
    @jamesmartin7323 Před 3 lety +6

    He seems like a good friend to have

  • @easton8815
    @easton8815 Před 3 lety +5

    Gregory Shepherd and all the other fire fighters watching, look back on this video... Thank you for what you do!

  • @elizabethdm7354
    @elizabethdm7354 Před 3 lety +9

    this honestly made me tear up. he loves his job and takes so much pride in it... i would love to see more!! he also needs to drop his barber name lmao

  • @benjaminprietop
    @benjaminprietop Před 3 lety +13

    I have a friend who's a firefighter, they really are heroes

  • @patriciaa4451
    @patriciaa4451 Před 3 lety +15

    This guy is very informative and seems to genuinely love what he does.

  • @MrSebfrench76
    @MrSebfrench76 Před 2 lety +4

    Back in 1997,my bro was living in Doylestown,PA ,working there for a french plant.
    I was at the time a volunteer firefighter in France,and spent a month at his house.
    I had gifts for the fire departement of the place, and they literally adopted me.I was lucky enough to be in the front seat of the town's ladder during a routine exercise,as being a passenger of the 1929 fire truck.
    These guys were incredibly charmful and nice with me.
    I flew back to france with the ultimate collectible:a firefighter helmet that they offered to me.
    Wonderful memories!

  • @CyPhi68
    @CyPhi68 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you, Mr Sheherd. Well done. I appreciate your calm, fact based approach to these situations.

  • @mannotter
    @mannotter Před 3 lety +17

    0:22 Ladder 49
    4:58 The King of Staten Island
    12:24 I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
    20:52 The Towering Inferno
    24:02 Mr. Deeds
    27:00 Rescue Me
    29:04 Chicago Fire

    • @javorisscott4288
      @javorisscott4288 Před 2 lety

      He literally told us the show or movie🤫😂

    • @Shotbykreature
      @Shotbykreature Před 9 měsíci

      Which do you believ is the best movie

    • @Franimus
      @Franimus Před 4 měsíci

      The second one looked interesting, with Buscemi and Davidson

  • @TobiasTurkelton
    @TobiasTurkelton Před 3 lety +3

    This was great! Thank you for your service, Gregory!!

  • @elliottoju495
    @elliottoju495 Před 3 lety +4

    One of the best breakdowns I've watched... Really enjoyed it

  • @minnidrake8516
    @minnidrake8516 Před 3 lety +4

    I'm always amazed how brave and professional firefighters are thanks for your service great vid

  • @flyinghigh5031
    @flyinghigh5031 Před 3 lety +4

    Backdraft is what got me into the job saw it when I was 6 and I was hooked . Greatest career in the world.

  • @Sambone25
    @Sambone25 Před 2 lety +2

    This was really great. He was so knowledgeable and brought a lot of insight to the job. I like how straightforward he was with the procedures involved. Thank you for your service.

  • @malibumart1644
    @malibumart1644 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for everything you do for your community my man🤝my hats off to you

  • @rjs2528
    @rjs2528 Před 3 lety +6

    Great video! I’m in Fire Academy right now and this was super informative and accurate.

  • @Space_Ache
    @Space_Ache Před 3 lety +5

    Great video. Much respect for this dude. Very well spoken and clearly knowledgeable.

  • @christinelavoie2644
    @christinelavoie2644 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Mr. Shepherd! One of the topmost videos I've seen of this kind.

  • @jgl4494
    @jgl4494 Před 3 lety +3

    One of the best so far! Great guy!!

  • @ehrgeiz5649
    @ehrgeiz5649 Před 3 lety +4

    Very informative. Well done.

  • @maninchair6648
    @maninchair6648 Před 3 lety +18

    Cool guy , knows his stuff.

  • @jessicab2202
    @jessicab2202 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow, this expert was so informative and respectful! I really enjoyed this so much.

  • @phoenixlord2017
    @phoenixlord2017 Před rokem +1

    Hey I just wanted to say thank you for being a firefighter. I’ve never had to be in a fire, thank god, but I almost became one and I’m still thinking about it but I’m in engineering school and worried I won’t have enough time. But thank you for everything you have done and thank you to everyone else who has helped their community

  • @huzaffaqazi1480
    @huzaffaqazi1480 Před 3 lety +13

    Of course this dude is putting out fires, take a look at them waves!

  • @oliveralvarado6758
    @oliveralvarado6758 Před 3 lety +10

    We need a part 2 I watched this one already 🥺

  • @bezoticallyyours83
    @bezoticallyyours83 Před rokem

    Thanks for both the breakdown and for your bravery in fighting fires and saving lives.

  • @aquachonk
    @aquachonk Před rokem +12

    This guy is an amazing presenter. I hope he's teaching somewhere in some capacity.