My OLD SCHOOL Mack Fire Engine VS A BRAND NEW Pierce Pumper

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • I bought a 1977 Mack CF-600 from the Arcadia, KS fire department for $3,000. Today we're going to compare it to a Pierce pumper that's 43 years newer! The concept hasn't changed much but the technology and functionality has improved by leaps and bounds. It was amazing to get to tour the new truck and see how far we've come from the 70s. Plus their both still powered by massive diesel engines!
    MERCH: shopWatchJRGo.com
    Shop Motul: motul.com
    ---------------------------------------------------------------
    Common Questions:
    What motorcycle do I ride? A few. Ducati 1198, Honda Goldwing, Honda Grom, Honda Ruckus
    What do I do for a living? Make CZcams videos.
    Can you wheelie? No, I suck.
    Are you fast? Sort of. I suck mostly though.
    Where can I keep up with you off the bike?
    Instagram: WatchJRGo
    Facebook: WatchJRGo (or JRGo, FB hates my branding)
    Do you go to school? College, for 2 classes.
    Why do you ride so dangerously? What do mean? I was doing 25.
    Do you go to the track? Of course, hopefully there will be videos in the future.
    Do you play video games? No, but I might stream N64 Goldeneye at some point. Twitch: WatchJRGo
    Are you afraid the police will watch your videos and arrest you? Something something evidence something something warrants and due process of law
    #FireEngine #MackTruck #FireTruck

Komentáře • 407

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist Před 3 lety +132

    Alternate title: *GOTCHA*

  • @aabidamn
    @aabidamn Před 3 lety +81

    This video has more 'Gotcha' count than the amount of bullets used in all three John Wick movies.

  • @TWATSON
    @TWATSON Před 3 lety +10

    The fire truck and warehouse renovation content is 11/10, spent hours in the last couple of days catching up with it all.

  • @thomas316
    @thomas316 Před 3 lety +48

    One good thing about a fire truck is you can just park wherever you want because people will be like "It was probably an emergency." You'll be cut a mile of slack. 😂

    • @leewaymodels
      @leewaymodels Před 3 lety +13

      However, one bad thing about having a fire truck is that you can park only where the truck fit, lol

    • @coffelt683
      @coffelt683 Před 3 lety +3

      @@leewaymodels luckily in Kansas, that is everywhere lol

    • @rp1645
      @rp1645 Před 3 měsíci

      YES I have driven down the road in my 1971 SeaGrave and put my turn signals on and the cars will stop coming at me, and WAVE me to turn. I am very careful about my emergency lights being always TURNED "O-F-F"

  • @drewping2002
    @drewping2002 Před 3 lety +13

    Love it, 3 generations of Fire truck/engine. 100 year old, 40 year old, brand new! All awesome in their own way!

  • @Jddvs
    @Jddvs Před 3 lety +14

    Firetruck technology has improved over the years like most everything else. It is interesting to see the comparison to see how far things have come in all those years. FYI: J.R said “gotcha” 39 times (not that it matters).

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 Před 3 lety +13

    My parents purchased a house directly across from a fire station in Beverly, Massachusetts when I was 10 years old (1970). That gigantic brick building filled with gigantic red trucks was a little boy's dream. The guys always had time to answer our questions and entertain us. That was until the call came in and the loudspeaker started buzzing and in my mind, they went off to have fun. It wasn't until many years later did I realize being a fireman or police officer was dangerous. Thanks for this video and double thanks to all the men and women who protect and save us no matter how bad the situation.

    • @Erik-pr2rf
      @Erik-pr2rf Před 3 lety +1

      think beverly either is getting or already got a new station due to longer larger units... Mass here also

    • @kerrylewis2581
      @kerrylewis2581 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Erik-pr2rf The station is very close to Henry's on Cabot St.

    • @owensweetland342
      @owensweetland342 Před rokem +2

      And their station probably didn't have a ramp which is like an invisible barrier separating the public from the firemen.

    • @kerrylewis2581
      @kerrylewis2581 Před rokem +1

      @@owensweetland342 I drive by the station daily on my way to work. Same building and same everything fifty years later.

  • @robertmyers2813
    @robertmyers2813 Před 3 lety +34

    Gotcha!

    • @BS-np7ms
      @BS-np7ms Před 3 lety +5

      over 30 times! gotcha ! haha

  • @bobmcnelis3648
    @bobmcnelis3648 Před 3 lety +2

    Good Job! Retired Career Firefighter, 34 years! Thanks for the Publicity!

  • @timothyhays1817
    @timothyhays1817 Před 3 lety +16

    JR you would really enjoy the Pierce assembly plant tour in Appleton Wisconsin. I went up years ago when my employer was specing out a new truck. Since Oshkosh owns Pierce they make Oshkosh Stiker fire trucks there too.

    • @stevenhowell9170
      @stevenhowell9170 Před 3 lety +4

      Gotcha👍

    • @frankwolf389
      @frankwolf389 Před 3 lety

      @@stevenhowell9170 Gotsyer Gotcha!

    • @davidpick1076
      @davidpick1076 Před 3 lety

      He might want to consider visiting Air Venture if he ever gets his pilots license. Or just make a road trip out of it if he ever takes up that Pierce Factory tour.

  • @johncashler3611
    @johncashler3611 Před rokem +2

    I worked at pirsch back in the 80's, some old Pirsch's I scraped out. Saving old parts. Mach hub caps, plenty of pirsch components, gauges, blue prints, emblines. I still currently own a 1931 pirsch pumper # x-kenosha engine #2 in the garage

  • @acmext
    @acmext Před 3 lety +3

    That hosebed is a beaut! 😍 lol. Well designed rig.

  • @bmh67wa
    @bmh67wa Před 3 lety +11

    That new truck is sweet but I'm partial to the Mack because I worked on them for a few years before I got my own shop. I bet those guys love the new one though. So fancy!

    • @umad42
      @umad42 Před 3 lety +1

      I bet the main reason they like it over their old 01 is the fact that the A/C works lol
      Any work vehicle can have A/C added to it then feel like a Cadillac by comparison to not having it

  • @frankbirkemose4967
    @frankbirkemose4967 Před rokem +1

    We had 2 CF 600 in our fleet, a 1000 gpm pumper, and a 75' aerialscope. Both were excellent trucks, served use well. Wish we still had them

  • @70kid8
    @70kid8 Před 3 lety +47

    Watch the video again. Take a shot every time JR says "gotcha". I'm hammered!

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Před 3 lety +23

      Hey, I’m here learning this with you all, what else am I supposed to say? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @aarond23
      @aarond23 Před 3 lety +6

      @@WatchJRGo 10-4 good buddy

    • @crownvicca
      @crownvicca Před 3 lety

      Hah got eeeemmmm!

    • @johnparrina
      @johnparrina Před 3 lety +2

      I was wondering if anyone kept track of the gotchas lol. That new truck was sweet.

    • @jackofalltrades8933
      @jackofalltrades8933 Před 3 lety +4

      @@WatchJRGo apparently not “gotcha” every 5 seconds. Lol

  • @CaindNet1
    @CaindNet1 Před 3 lety +6

    I love the fact that the 1991 Mack tanker trucks my department has, have many of the exact same parts as the 1977 Engine, such as the turn signal lever, door latches, pedals, light switches, etc. I guess Mack found/made parts they liked and then continued making trucks with them for decades. Also with the alternator not charging, at least with our Macks, you have to rev the engine above 1200rpm breifly for the alternator to kick in.

    • @commodoresixfour7478
      @commodoresixfour7478 Před rokem +1

      Glad I saw this comment, I own a 73'. Definitely a fun truck to own.

  • @davidshirly7275
    @davidshirly7275 Před 3 lety +137

    Amazing how every adult male becomes an 8 year old boy again in a Firehouse, grinning from ear to ear.

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 3 lety +6

      Dad was former fireman in next town over he took me to old firehouse and let me slide down fire pole ... At time he was. A zillion ft tall

    • @Chicken_Wing91
      @Chicken_Wing91 Před rokem +1

      My uncle was a volunteer. They had an 84’ Mack R pumper truck and i felt like a bad ass sitting behind the wheel lol

  • @taelorwatson9822
    @taelorwatson9822 Před 3 lety +54

    That's pretty impressive but thanks to Hoovie's continued support, the wizard is getting an aircraft carrier.

  • @olebloom1641
    @olebloom1641 Před 3 lety +2

    Those Dewalt Jaws of Life are awesome. I used to volunteer for a minute and those hydraulic hose ones were a handful. Thanks for the memories.

  • @firedogs9074
    @firedogs9074 Před 2 lety +2

    I love watching old truck content compared to technology of the new trucks! Thank you!

  • @martinfrog768
    @martinfrog768 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing ... So Much Respect for the People who do Fire and Rescue !!! ...

  • @agraham678
    @agraham678 Před 3 lety +45

    Joined the gotcha drinking game and did some awesome’s too. I will sober up in a few days. 😂

    • @BSGSV
      @BSGSV Před 3 lety +1

      came here looking for this as I figured I couldn't be the only one noticing his nervous tick saying "gotcha" constantly.

    • @someone28
      @someone28 Před 3 lety +2

      @@BSGSV He does that a lot when someone else is talking. I think subconsciously he is trying to show the other person that he is interested. Either way its a fun drinking game for us. Bottoms up.

  • @Dakiraun
    @Dakiraun Před 3 lety +3

    SO cool to see what a new engine has! So much more room, and storage. Oh man, that 1916 Seagrave though - that is gorgeous! The old T-head style engine was about as unkillable as you get; they were real torque-monsters with individually cast (and thus individually repairable) cylinder heads. I love the evolution of the equipment.

  • @kbittorf335
    @kbittorf335 Před rokem +1

    Pierce started as an aftermarket truck body builder that got into to fire apparatus by supplying bodies for other manufacturers such as W.S. Darley. They originally started producing mainly rural type apparatus for the market in their region of Wisconsin using Darley pumps. FWD in Clintonville, WI purchased Seagrave fire apparatus in the early ‘60’s giving up their Waterous pump contract. Pierce was able to use Waterous pumps and started national sales. The quality of their product was their advertising and they became a major player. Mack built an excellent truck, but a not so great fire apparatus body. Your Mack needed a new body by Custom Fire Apparatus when it was 12 years old. They slowly dwindled out of fire apparatus. Enjoyed the video👍

  • @sunsetrider45
    @sunsetrider45 Před 3 lety +2

    "That's like the Farmboss..."... that's cute! The Farmboss is a homeowner grade saw. This is a professional saw.

  • @BoostedDeere
    @BoostedDeere Před 3 lety +2

    As a volunteer firefighter emt I can tell you older rigs vs new rigs.
    Older rigs- depending on the rigs it’s a love hate relationship. You like how some of the parts are heavier and better built they don’t go with plastic like on newer rigs.
    Bad part a lot of older rigs are often worn out
    Newer rigs-they have typically bigger engines so if you got more gear and more stuff you can run a little faster. Plus better pump and more modern features.
    Bad part- a lot of modern trucks have sensors and stuff like that burn up or go bad or needs recalibrated. So you I tell everyone that buys a new engine keep the old engine at least a year until you can work out the problems on the new one.

  • @joeschannelish
    @joeschannelish Před 3 lety +2

    As someone who worked at pierce, this is a high spec truck. There's a lot of departments that order a brand new truck that is closer to yours than the new one

  • @condowasteland6984
    @condowasteland6984 Před 2 lety +4

    While in the job in ct I was the only duty pump driver on a 1969 Mack CF 600 / E6 5-speed straight exhaust..The best fire truck in the planet..will put any new apparatus to shame

    • @owensweetland342
      @owensweetland342 Před rokem +2

      Agree 100%. Nothing purrs like a Mack. Very distinctive look those Macks have. I love the MC heavy rescue.

  • @alfe1402
    @alfe1402 Před rokem +2

    Factories should make a vintage series apparatus. Very modern trucks, with state of the art features, but with the good old fashion look.

  • @itsnotme07
    @itsnotme07 Před 3 lety +14

    Wicked cool video JR! And big thanks to all First Responders out there for their service!
    Your 1977 Mack truck, $3000. The 2020 Pierce? Guessing $750k fully equipped?
    Why isn't that first Fire Truck video at 100k likes yet? Let's get on that people and like it!!

  • @johnkennedy3663
    @johnkennedy3663 Před 3 lety +1

    The trucks are interesting but I can't help but recognize these guys' willingness to run into a burning building or craw into precarious situations to save the life of a stranger - simply heroic!

  • @Sylvan_dB
    @Sylvan_dB Před 3 lety +2

    My little local fire department does an open house every summer (well, not 2020) where they serve hot dogs and give a tour of the fire trucks and fire station. Amazing equipment. Wish they did not need to use it so often.

  • @FDMedic78
    @FDMedic78 Před 3 lety +2

    Pierce is out of Oshkosh WI. I live in Milwaukee and I see the new trucks and ladders driving down the highway all the time. Pretty cool to see. I miss the fire dept, but I don't miss the sleepless nights and stress the job gave me. I miss running calls and fighting fires. Enjoy the truck JR! You need a name for yours. I say "The War Wagon"

  • @ssenssel
    @ssenssel Před 3 lety +4

    I can watch this stuff all day.

  • @cigarjefe
    @cigarjefe Před 3 lety +5

    I rode on a brand new one of these Mack trucks when I was 10 years old.

  • @TheJeracuda
    @TheJeracuda Před 3 lety +15

    you know at least Westen won't have to call 911 next time he sets something on fire he can just give you a call to bring the fire engine over to his shop lol

  • @MichaelMullane
    @MichaelMullane Před 3 lety +4

    Long time subscriber and career firefighter, this was a cool surprise. Keep up the great videos JR! 👍

  • @braxtonnelson7422
    @braxtonnelson7422 Před 3 lety +1

    All respect to our first responders! Making sure they have the latest and greatest equipment is the least we can do to make their jobs a little easier! It is amazing how small changes and innovations make such a big difference...

  • @richardfarmer6570
    @richardfarmer6570 Před 3 lety +8

    Cool stuff JR, nice plug for DeWalt.

  • @marhot
    @marhot Před 3 lety +1

    This is definitely in my top 5 of your videos of all time. Excellent!

  • @keithmack2368
    @keithmack2368 Před 3 lety +2

    Auto Ejects are compatible with any 120 VAC charger. For the eject to work there should be 2 wires. One goes to chassis ground and the other should go the signal wire that engages the starter.

  • @updog4ever
    @updog4ever Před 3 lety +5

    Take a shot every time JR says Gotcha

  • @dlinemusic
    @dlinemusic Před 3 lety +7

    You've got your fingers in so many projects and I'm loving every one of them haha! Keep killing it man!
    Especially looking forward to the Camaro. Can't wait to see that thing with the body on it.

  • @jameslongerbone1388
    @jameslongerbone1388 Před rokem +3

    The gold bulldog on Mack means it is Mack all the way through engine, transmission and rear ends

  • @Bumblebee4788
    @Bumblebee4788 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing new techno for the FIREFIGHTERS!

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 Před 3 lety +1

    Im glad to see Derby seems to be quiet. I Live in New Orleans and a good friend of mine is a Fire Fighter EMT out of Station 29. He tells me they get a call every 30 min... They have a 2018 Pierce Enforcer.

  • @VDPEFi
    @VDPEFi Před 3 lety +1

    That is so cool you could set that up, very nice of the fire fighters too.

  • @gregorycasey6629
    @gregorycasey6629 Před 3 lety +1

    Their new trucks are a whole lot nicer than when I was a fire fighter. Military base we were next to used 4 in quick connect on their trucks so the military bought us adapters for our trucks so we could hook up to their hydrants and trucks.

  • @mikeroeder
    @mikeroeder Před 3 lety +1

    I like the educational sidebar videos, like this and the huge water pump video.

  • @bradcaldwell9158
    @bradcaldwell9158 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank goodness the overhead door wasn't closed, otherwise I might have been able to actually understand the other half of what was said.
    The first picture I have of myself is of my fireman father cradling infant me while he stood in front of a Stutz firetruck. Firefighting never held any fascination for me, maybe because I can't stand heights. Neat machines, though!

  • @salvadormartinez6118
    @salvadormartinez6118 Před 3 lety +6

    Ok gotcha gotcha

  • @makpsv
    @makpsv Před 3 lety +1

    The 1916 truck is a piece of art. Yours is what we were used to see on movies during the 80's and 90's, I always liked them.
    The new one is nice, but it doesn't have the same appeal as the old ones, maybe it will in a few years. 🤔
    A funny thing is the discalimer, it sounded like they would be making some driving maneuvers and have the truck on two wheels or something. What aren't we supposed to do? Stand by a fire truck and talk about it? 😂
    I know you have to do it anyways, but I find it kinda funny. 👍

  • @mattclinch1976
    @mattclinch1976 Před 3 lety +2

    That new rig is huge and awesome!

  • @michaelpascual2731
    @michaelpascual2731 Před 3 lety +4

    Very cool, had a smile on my face the whole video.

  • @dbo4128
    @dbo4128 Před 3 lety +1

    Such humble men 🙌🏻

  • @Stick0413
    @Stick0413 Před 3 lety +3

    That Mack CF will be running far after that Pierce is dead. Those old Mack's were truly workhorses. Ran many calls in a 1981 Mack CF and a 1991 Mack Grumman.

    • @happycommentator6773
      @happycommentator6773 Před rokem +2

      As long as the red cancer didn't eat up the frame, they would go go go. Unfortunately many a puppy dog went to the scrapper because of rot.👍🇺🇸

  • @justinbryan595
    @justinbryan595 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey JR... I really have enjoyed your videos. It's been awesome watching all the progress you've made. You are a great human being! Thanks for the entertainment and all the great info I've learned from watching

  • @mikeoman7601
    @mikeoman7601 Před 3 lety +9

    I was hoping to reach at least 50 gotcha’s but you were able to contain it at 45.. Yes, I counted. Nice job at the tour.

  • @stillliving5899
    @stillliving5899 Před 3 lety +15

    Dang, why do I gotta be older than the fire truck, because I just turned 50 this year. God bless.

    • @lewiskemp5893
      @lewiskemp5893 Před 3 lety +1

      Lol. Im older

    • @bmh67wa
      @bmh67wa Před 3 lety +2

      I'm almost old enough to have built that fire truck.

    • @generatorjohn4537
      @generatorjohn4537 Před 3 lety +2

      Wish I was fifty again. Great age for a man. Still energetic enough to do most things and wise, established in life. Enjoy it.

  • @supraswiss
    @supraswiss Před 3 lety +3

    Used to install compartment doors on Pierce trucks.

  • @sergiol.aponte13
    @sergiol.aponte13 Před 3 lety +2

    I like JR videos a lot. But sometimes I wonder how much technology we need in certain places. To me, the use of technology for the sake of it just drive prices up and make trucks/cars/tractors more "fragile" as more and more things can break and go wrong. You have to consider these trucks sit around a lot and when they go somewhere they don't go that far. For a similar issue, check out the fight farm tractor owners are having with John Deer and others about technology in the tractors. In a recent JR video you talked about using your great computer to diagnose the many other computers in the car, but "if the failure is mechanical the computer can't help"... :-) We have added computers and sensors everywhere, we now need another computer to diagnose all the computers and sensors in there, and many times they CAN'T help.. :-) "The old truck the A/C was broken"... well, they can be fixed you know... IMHO...

  • @lepnin
    @lepnin Před 3 lety +2

    That was bothe interesting, and informative.

  • @erikgonzalez2278
    @erikgonzalez2278 Před 3 lety +6

    As a car guy my smile lit up when I seen those dewalt batteries with those jaws of life

  • @KSEmergencyPhotos
    @KSEmergencyPhotos Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video I didn't know that Mack ended up here in town and awesome showing off the old & new with DFR, If you ever want photos taken of your truck let me know.

  • @daverunner3397
    @daverunner3397 Před 3 lety +2

    I am an emergency vehicle technician, work on firetrucks daily. I much prefer the old ones.

  • @sylvainr.399
    @sylvainr.399 Před 3 lety +5

    Gotcha!!!

  • @beezalbub7325
    @beezalbub7325 Před 3 lety +8

    Gotcha Gotcha, I Gotcha. Just teasing. Nice video JR thanks

  • @benschmidt8168
    @benschmidt8168 Před 3 lety +2

    They make those near me, I probably saw it out on a test drive!

  • @MrWoodyBalto
    @MrWoodyBalto Před 3 lety +18

    You know you don't need your own fire truck to be a volunteer fireman right? 😲

    • @deanwinchester7179
      @deanwinchester7179 Před 3 lety +3

      Derby has a long waiting list so if you have your own equipment it helps lol

  • @SDMF5000
    @SDMF5000 Před 3 lety +6

    "Gotcha"

  • @mickduffy
    @mickduffy Před 3 lety +1

    Great channel JR. Look forward to following the progress of the shop build. So far very impressive.

  • @mylt1z28
    @mylt1z28 Před 3 lety +3

    JR, the price of that LED light package on that 2020 could buy a fleet of your firetrucks. LOL.

  • @AlfaGiuliaQV
    @AlfaGiuliaQV Před 3 lety +3

    Impressive and fun day out! I´m always stunned abot how even the newest american trucks still looks ancient compared to our european trucks (no offense)

  • @volvogt21
    @volvogt21 Před 3 lety +1

    Great stuff local fire department for showing us yr truck

  • @lewiskemp5893
    @lewiskemp5893 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the old fire truck

  • @thebrian7channel474
    @thebrian7channel474 Před 3 lety +1

    u should put a nice stereo system in the fire truck that way u have music to listein to when ur driving the fire truck

  • @philipperiopel1911
    @philipperiopel1911 Před 2 lety +3

    You won't do 50 years old with a Pierce, but with a Mack, no problem!👍

    • @owensweetland342
      @owensweetland342 Před rokem +2

      Got that right! The Mack face is SO much better looking than that Pierce.

  • @paceauto5382
    @paceauto5382 Před 3 lety +5

    Super cool comparison of both trucks, technology has definitely came a long way‼️💯#NoCap

  • @williamschlenger1518
    @williamschlenger1518 Před 2 lety +4

    The pierce has a lot of fancy extras.Does it pump water?

  • @Garythefireman66
    @Garythefireman66 Před 3 lety +3

    Old Macks never die. Jumpseat all the way.

  • @theadvocate4698
    @theadvocate4698 Před 3 lety +1

    This was a treat! Thanks man!

  • @_dmfd
    @_dmfd Před 3 lety +4

    I lost it when I saw them sitting next to eachother 😂😂😂

  • @smplyizzy
    @smplyizzy Před 3 lety +13

    Needed one more “ gotcha” !

    • @jonasakerlund9166
      @jonasakerlund9166 Před 3 lety

      For real, your brand new engine, looks like old crap.
      Our old Scania P360 from 2001 here in Sweden is way more modern and ergonomic than that crap.
      Blessed with the real deal!

    • @smplyizzy
      @smplyizzy Před 3 lety +3

      @@jonasakerlund9166 what in the world are you responding to?

  • @vincentjenkins4045
    @vincentjenkins4045 Před 3 lety +2

    That was Awesome!!

  • @jsmith198095
    @jsmith198095 Před 9 měsíci

    Oh how I miss seeing this truck , and working side by side with it on a few fires with that dept who owned it….

  • @11cramm11
    @11cramm11 Před 3 lety +1

    You definately gotta pay homage to that antique truck and put a V12 in yours

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley Před 3 lety +2

    So the old firetruck was a 'Seagrave Ferrari F1 V12 Aperta'? I dig it. I think it's awesome Matt from Demolition Ranch made a fire truck, Angry Cops bought a fire truck, and WatchJRGo bought a firetruck and is going to make it a mobile refueling truck for rally's. Make a small fortune. Pump gas, have spare tires, snacks,...

  • @Wisconsin.pikachu
    @Wisconsin.pikachu Před 3 lety +2

    Now you just need to come up to Wisconsin to the Darley firetruck factory

  • @snowyowl7042
    @snowyowl7042 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, @ 27 mins. Thinking the firetruck should have flames painted on it. Great giving kids rides

  • @greggorykimball1230
    @greggorykimball1230 Před 3 lety +1

    That seagrave actually has a 16.6L inline 6 that made about 79hp

  • @rp1645
    @rp1645 Před 3 měsíci

    When I looked at the number on back of Engine ( 82) does anyone Remember the great book by Dennis Smith ( Bronx) NY
    Report from Engine company #82. It was what FDNY FF called the War years. I read the book many times. I love it when I see Engine company use that Number 😊
    That book is a must read for all FF. Dennis Smith went on and started the Magazine
    FIREHOUSE with great menu dinner cooking the FDNY guys did as favorite dishes. In The Bronx at that time in the 1970s the bad kids in NYC would throw bricks at the engine coming down the narrow streets. It actually KILLED some NY fire Fighters when they rode on tailboard or on side of Ladders or engines
    The ARSON fires were out of control back then, and engine company #82 and #85 were at one time the busiest Fire Rigs in all of America. Mostly lots of pull box FALSi alarms.

  • @aaronz9410
    @aaronz9410 Před rokem +1

    That Mack CF will outlast anything made today. Guartnee even as old as she is, if you placed her in front line service, she would, still to this day, stay in service more than anything that is produced today. Yeah the same can be said about any piece made during that time, but the fact is, the old Mack CFs would go beyond that. Over 40 years old, and could pump a fire as good as anything made today, that tells you something. Might not have the bells and whistles of today's apparatus, but in the end the goal is to put the wet stuff on the hot stuff, and the old Mack CFs could do that as well if not better than anything ever produced, even to this day.

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 Před rokem +1

    New one's are neat but still love the old one's

  • @RazoE
    @RazoE Před 3 lety +45

    "a 2001" "yeah, 20 years" bro 😭😭😭

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Před 3 lety +28

      Yup… we’re all old now 😬

    • @69Dartman
      @69Dartman Před 3 lety +2

      You should see it from my side.

    • @b52murph1
      @b52murph1 Před 3 lety +11

      For those of us with "long" military careers...there's this weird reality that we're coming up on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Looking back...everything is centered around that day...pre-9/11 is "ancient history." Post-9/11 is the world in which we live... 😕🤔

    • @sparkybutts142
      @sparkybutts142 Před 3 lety +4

      @@b52murph1 yep... even the people born afterward still feel the reverberations

    • @daveh2612
      @daveh2612 Před 3 lety +7

      That can’t be right, 2001 was only... oh. 😢

  • @avalanchemaster
    @avalanchemaster Před 3 lety +1

    This is awesome, love the fire truck content. Glad you finally got one, best way to utilize that giant warehouse. I have an 1962 international pumper engine from my local Department. They were going to sell it to someone not local when they retired it about 10 years ago. My Dad, being on the department himself decided to buy it and use it as a parade/show truck. Was very sentimental as both my grandfathers had driven the truck when it was in service. Mechanical Everything and double clutch transmission. Leaned to drive stick on it at 13. Had an 80's Mack Engine from Maine as well, but sold it to another fire truck enthusiast who was going to use it as a parade truck. Curious what your plans are for the truck?

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist Před 3 lety +3

    The new trucks are high tech but they'll never beat the Mack for cool factor.

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 3 lety +1

      Our town had a 47 open cab with the guys riding on back as a 6 yr old watching this rig scream down the street with guys hanging on for dear life was epic

  • @4Mikezn
    @4Mikezn Před 3 lety +2

    Gotcha, gotcha, yea gotcha.

  • @ssoltys4128
    @ssoltys4128 Před 3 lety +1

    Couldn’t wait that long you just got the thing

  • @johngoodwyn8246
    @johngoodwyn8246 Před 3 lety

    Watch-JR-GOT-CHA! New Shirt coming soon ........GOTCHA !

  • @williamschlenger1518
    @williamschlenger1518 Před 2 lety +1

    1916 Seagrave,hand lettered and pinstriping.