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Lt. Ray McCormack- True Values of a Fireman Part 2
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I dont care what. Your rank stop beinng pc its not fire service its fire dept
Stop calling fire dept fire service
You are correct the push for safety is ruining the fire service telling members that they can’t enter until a safety officer arrives and says that it’s not safe too enter what a load of crap we no that it’s not sag but that’s our job are you not going in while a mother is outside screaming that her child is upstairs
Should be safe
Throw a firefighter on an ambulance day in and day out and watch all of this crumble quickly💩
This man is a LEADER
NƯỚC MỸ PHẢI TỰ TRỊ CÁI BỆNH HOANG TƯỞNG BỆNH TÂM THẦN NHẸ CỦA CHÍNH BẢN THÂN NƯỚC MỸ
Id love to have an instructor like this man. Most the guys in Kentucky are real sticks in the mud, and death by powerpoint. I am a volunteer firefighter and paid fulltime EMT. I was a paid FF years ago, but being from Chicago I couldnt weather the Kentucky fire politics an butt kissing so i seeked new endeavors. I love fighting fire, yeah it stinks its for free, but hey, the biggest reward of it is being the difference in someones life, or your fellow brothers life. The quote was molded from backdraft, "YOU GO, WE GO"
Solved rental property problems and fertilized the weeds his whole life.
No one said it better, thank you Lieutenant. “KFIYL”
3:30 is gold
Thank you Lt. For your service god bless & God bless the F.D.N.Y
Fantastic. Thanks
What year is this speech ?
Can u imagine if the USFA and Pennwell would come together? The NFA has been around before PennWell. Why son’s they come together?Money! Get on board Pennwell. Do the right thing and marry up with the USFA and NFA. That’s the key.
I retired paid Fire Officer for 28 yrs , and he is right on about being to safe, our job is like a solider, we take the job that you must risk your life,, period.
Attitude! The American fire service has the wrong attitude and description of this JOB! That's it! It Is A JOB, Not an adventure! This is what every fire fighter and officer should be basing the Job on. "Stop The Threat as Fast and Safe as possible while using the Least Amount of Water." Now THINK long and hard about each of those Capitalized letters. You approach every situation like it is You, Your Family and Your Possessions! STOP The Threat! What is the Threat at any fire? What causes everything that is bad. Combustion = Gasses = Flames = Heat!! What do we use the most to eliminate Combustion? Water! So it seems the best way to protect victims, fire fighters and the structure is to eliminate the Combustion. FAST and SAFE! If you see Visible Burning Material when you arrive, you extinguish the burning material. If it is outside the house like a garage, you use whatever tool that applies water the Fastest and most effective! Not the most Fun! Not your favorite toy! If the fire is inside a room, you break the windows at the fire rooms to open a direct venting location to the exterior and apply water to the burning material! You have just lowered the temperature by 1000 degrees in a few seconds. The vast majority of fires are in residential dwellings and every room in a house or apartment has windows. So where ever the fire is, it will most likely be visible. If you want to get more smoke out of the house, you check wind direction and open more windows after all VBM has been extinguished. Opening windows can me done Fast and Safe from the exterior in street close if necessary. Water can be applied to the VBM in street close if necessary. So once the pump is activated and the onboard water is ready to flow, there is No reason why VBM can't be Quickly and Safely eliminated. There is NEVER a better reason to climb on the roof of a BURNING BUILDING to vent heat and smoke than just opening windows and applying water! LEAST AMOUNT of WATER! Why? First of all, it makes you THINK of where every drop goes and what it does. It makes you THINK about turning off the nozzle off when you have eliminated the threat. It makes you THINK that you could run out at any time! It makes you THINK about unnecessary water damage. Enough said because that pretty much covers everything. 90% of these motivational speeches are BS. K.I.S.S.
Jack Biessman, a coward like you wouldn't get anything he says.
Liars hoaxers and clowns participated in this staged demolition
Amazing speech! In the specific events of chaos we are people’s last hope, believe in your training, stay safe, and be confident. No one else is coming... it’s up to us!
I would love to see these training classes put onto Dvd's and sold by Pennwell
It's FIREFIGHTER!
Fireman
Fireman
Fireman.
Fireman
As a pre-probation fire fighter I feel so inspired now this man is a real role model more people should be like him.
According to your own description you are trying to become a Probie. I on the other hand am at the other end of that career path. I realize that the comment is a year old, so what I am going to say may already have been said. When you manage to make it through the application process and vetting then get through the academy as a cadet then you will become a probie/probationary firefighter. Under no circumstances should you adopt an attitude of I know all because the reality is you have only received a small modicum of training enough to help you get through the rookie portion of your career.
Lol y’all str8 buggin
Hello Ray. We worked together years ago at CBS Television. So glad to see that you are doing well. Very happy for you! I will never forget all of the great times working with you, Bill, Jeff, Monica, etc. Best always, Suzanne (Meehan)
Standing Ovation!
Now that I have a RUclips account, I want to say think you for this video. I was researching firefighting in order to do the best service I could to your Brotherhood in the novel, "Fire Alive!" Dirty, Difficult, Demanding, Dangerous. That's the way the dragon always is. Thank you.
Now that I have a RUclips account, I want to say think you for this video. I was researching firefighting in order to do the best service I could to your Brotherhood in the novel, "Fire Alive!" Dirty, Difficult, Demanding, Dangerous. That's the way the dragon always is. Thank you.
Brothers and Sisters lets have some respect and truly listen to a 32yr veteran of the FDNY who was there on 9/11 and make a decision on what do WE do next ? ruclips.net/video/nQrpLp-X0ws/видео.html
I like his point that sometimes it is needed to put your life aside to save someone else. My years are not as valuable as those of a child. Safety has put us before our job.. Sometimes risks are necessary. It's what we do.. and (most) of us knew the consequence of our actions before becoming firefighters. I would give my life to save another and not question the circumstances. That is why we are the people we are. PS I love fighting fire....
This is amazing! He is so on point! Putting the fire out makes everything safer. Proper and consistent training leads to safety. Often we have to take risks that others won't or can't.
This is the sad truth of it. We all take it home with us. it never goes away. Being understaffed can mean life or death for the people we save. My thoughts and prayers are with this gentleman.
Lt. Raymond McCormack, I can honestly look back in time and say that I have had the pleasure to know you. I know that your father is looking down from heaven saying" I'm very proud of you." With him patting you with pride on your back. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet him. I still remember an article that you had written, and was published about extension cords, and the memory in which the extension cords contain. You explained in detail how to wrap up the cords due to their memory. Preventing an unraveled mess, and extending the life of the cord in the technique that it's wrapped. But I use your technique every time, and every day. You undoubtedly have made a fine career in the NYFD in which you can be proud of. Especially with your many accomplishments. You have also saved countless lives working as a FireFighter in the NYPD as well. Every day, you go home a "Hero" saving lives. Not many people can have the privilege to say that. Of course, not every life can be saved. But you have saved countless lives. Due to your knowledge, skill, intellect, and teamwork as a FireFighter. I hope that everything is going well for you and your family. Again, it's been privilege to know you. Jim L. Staunch stanich1@yahoo.com
Amazing speech, I would love to work with LT Ray
I wonder how he feels about SLICERS lol
Amen
Something I've always been very curious about. I certainly do not mean to sound disrespectful in anyway... but this is something that I wanted to clear the air about once and for all. I've notice that a number of firefighters (though certainly not necessarily all of them) have parents and/ or other family members in the fire departments they work for. (For example, Lt. McCormack stated that both his father as well as his maternal uncle were both FFs with the NYFD). Also... FDs in general (or at least some, anyway) have long been considered "good ol' boy clubs" and.. if I'm not mistaken.. I think I may have even read somewhere once that FD's where considered or at least thought to be (again, at least by some) to be the "last bastion of white men"... or... something to that effect. I suppose to a certain extant... I think I can see why this "myth" started and has perpetrated: The very first FFs / FDs consisted of (not necessarily all... but mainly) Irish and Italian immigrants who were discriminated against and given the hardest, dirtiest and most dangerous jobs that nobody else wanted... FFing especially being among them. And it didn't take long for fire stations to become not just stations but also "social clubs" (and even safe havens & refuges) of sorts for these various ethnic groups who were marginalized to these jobs... and these jobs then passed from father to son... uncle to nephew... friend to friend... ect. That being said... my question is this: Are potential candidates who are from certain ethnic groups (say, the Italians and... especially!!... the Irish) and/or whose father, uncles or other family members were in the fire department have more of a "leg up" / advantage to those who do not have such associations / connections?? I mean, when you think about it.... how could those who DO have such associations / connections NOT have the advantage??: I mean, afterall... not only does the Fire Chief and other higher-ups within the FD almost certainly know the candidate (and his family) in question is... that candidate has (almost certainly) been groomed their entire life for that position as well as what exactly to do and not do during their entire hiring/ screening process. Not to sound like a wiseguy... but Lt. McCormack JUST SO HAPPENS to fit that age-old, stereo-typical, "Old-shool", traditional, NYFD Irish Firefighter criteria to a T: 1) His is Irish (with an Irish surname, "McCormack"... gee?? you don't say??) 2) Both his father and his uncle were both FF in the same city / FD. Now, don't get me wrong... I am more than sure Lt. Ray McCormack made his bones and without a doubt earned every single stripe he was issued and every position that he was assigned or appointed to... but what I'm talking about is how he got his "foot in the door" in the first place. Did his application make it to the top of the heap just a little bit quicker & faster then the others in the stack based on his traditional Irish NYFD "pedigree"?? Just something I was curious about.
First of all.. if anyone is being brave or tough on a keyboard... it's you not me. When I stated that I wasn't trying to be disrespectful... it was because I really wasn't being disrespectful... but... I was asking a question I did know well ahead of time that someone (like yourself) more than likely would get their butt hurt and take offense at my question or otherwise take it more seriously than what it was intended. Now although the topic of my question was not intended to offend (believe it or not)... I knew that I just might ruffle some feathers because I "went there" about that topic of the "good ol' club" culture or mentality that may or may not exist in any given FD at random.... ...not unlike the "blue wall of silence" culture / mentality that exists within certain (though not all) PD's. Now, if my question about the so-called "good ol' boy club" offends you (and it certainly sounds like it did)... TOUGH SHIT!! That's your problem not mine. That was the whole point behind my sensitive question.... to call people like you who hide behind your "good ol' boy club" and who were handed your job... not because you "earned it"... but because... well... you (and I) know why. ;) Makes me wonder what really goes on behind the scenes that bothers you so much. But I don't really care what you think... and I sure as hell do not apologize for my question. I was asking a question about the so-called "good ol' boy club" that may... or may not exist... within a FD. Not necessarily the NYFD... but any FD for that matter. Furthermore... my question had absolutely nothing to do with females or minorities... if the person or candidate had proven they can do the job (Male or Female)... I believe they SHOULD do the job... because that is what America is all about.... so don't put words in my mouth as if I said something about those people because I did not. As far as the NYFD Lt on the video is concerned... I'm more than sure he has earned what ever he has been given... and... I did state that in my first question. More to the point... I also was very impressed with the Lt's blatant clarification that the profession of FFing is NOT ABOUT the hired/ employed FFer... but rather... it is about the people and public they serve... and it appears that was a trend that he himself has seen and does not like or approve of... and made sure to address that... and hats off to him for doing so... ....because it does looks like (according to the Lt)... there are a number of FFers who needed to have a reality check about WHO THEY ARE THERE FOR AND WHY.... and it ISN'T about them... in case you were wondering. I also liked what the Lt. said: "What do you bring to the table?? I know what your resume says, but what's missing from it is probably much more telling". ...so hats off to Lt. Ray McCormack for having the guts to say what NEEDED to be said when no one else had the balls to do so. And yes... I will always be the first to admit that FFs do an extremely dangerous job... and I know this because I (very recently) witnessed a house fire and I saw first-hand how quickly it got out of control and dangerous it gets... ...so where you got this idea that I was somehow down playing what FF do.. well, you don't know what the **** your talking about... and you need to do a much better job of reading my post before you comment. Again, to clear the air and break it down to you Barney level... my question was not about the PROFESSION of firefighting, per se... but rather... the "good ol' boy" subculture / mentality that may (or may not) exist there. Since I am not a FF (well, not yet anyway)... I cannot speak for certain on the matter... hence my reason for posting the question to / for others who may know more about it then I do.
VredesStall, I am aware this question is over a year old, however it seems that your inquiry may have generated more negative response than a constructive answer so If I may, I would like to help you with this question. First let me start by applauding your knowledge of our firefighting history. You are absolutely right, the original firemen were predominantly Irish and Italian. Italian due to Tammany Hall, and the Irish due to large scale discrimination of immigrants, and more specifically Catholics who were viewed by many (most specifically the KKK) as sub human. In fact the Irish were even a part of the slave trade and indentured servitude (they were even considered to be less valuable property than african american slaves). Thank you for educating yourself on this, as this is often an overlooked portion of American history. To answer your question, there certainly was a time when there was an advantage given to firefighters with family and friends on the job, in fact there are still some examples of that today. For example if you are the son/daughter of a firefighter killed in the line of duty while operating at the world trade center on 9/11, then you are guaranteed an academy appointment with the FDNY. However on the large scale almost all fire departments nation wide have delegated the hiring process for the fire service to the civil service commission. This is an independent municipal entity that exists outside of the fire department. Furthermore, most departments give their candidates/applicants a randomly assigned identification number rather than a name on their eligible registry and application. This is to ensure total anonymity during the hiring process and to prevent any favoritism. To take this one step further many departments even have nepotism rules that prevent family from working in the same company, battalion, and even department. So the short answer would be no, having family and friends in the fire service does not have an impact on ones ability to gain employment with the same department. When you see that this profession is still largely saturated with family members, it is less about preferential treatment, and more about the desire to maintain a family tradition across numerous generations. For example I am a firefighter, as well as my father and my brother. However we all work for different fire departments, and I can definitively say my father's position had no impact on my ability to get hired. Thanks for your question, I hope that this helps clarify. Finally, while the fire service represents a long and great history of deep rooted tradition, it would be unfair in this day an age to characterize the profession as racist, discriminatory, or "a good ol' boy's club". That perception certainly exists, and not without merit, but today the fire service takes great pride in representing the communities it serves across all defining borders including race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. I hope this helps to clarify your question. Please feel free to follow up with any other questions. To offer some credentials I works as a firemen for one of the largest departments in the country, and am assigned to one of the busiest pumper companies in the nation.
Outstanding and thank you very much, Mr. Toomey. That was a great answer. Also, my original question did not mean to take away from the credibility of Lt. Ray McCormack. The man obviously knows his sh** and is not only extremely smart & very wise but obviously very down to earth. Lt. McCormack is a great public speaker. That was one of the best speeches I've ever heard. And while it's clear he loves his profession as well as his fellow FF's... you can tell he holds them to a very high standard and would not hesitate to remind them of who them work for and serve: The Public.
+Sæwelō "Race-baiting"?? Since when is the "good ol' boy club" Race-baiting?? I reckon the "blue wall of silence" for the police is Race-baiting, too, right??
+Sæwelō Lol... cool your jets, Special-Needs. I'm white, too. Fkn zone case!!
As a probationary firefighter, I feel extremely blessed to have come across this video at the very beginning of my career. What awesome words of wisdom, and encouragement! I am very grateful that men like Lt. McCormack and many countless others continue to bestow knowledge and insight to new up and comers like me! Please know that your efforts are not in vain and that the great traditions of this trade will never be lost thanks to leaders like you! ....Thankful Probie, San Francisco Fire Department
I hope you're doing well Jovan.
Hope you’re doing well brother
Well done Loo ! I spent 21 years as a FDNY Fireman and was assigned to 2 busy Engine Companies during that period. The Truck gets the glory but the Engine often makes that possible. I had my share of time in the Truck as well, having been assigned to houses with both an Engine and Truck. Carrying the can was my favorite position in the Truck, you were right in there and the can-man made many rescues possible. I spent a week in the burn center a a result of being a can-man at a good job...3 real good rescues made at that fire. Came on during the last years of the "FDNY War Years" and worked with many men like Lt McCormack....men who had seen so much fire that they forgot how many fires they had been to. It was both a pleasure and a privledge to work with these Officers and Firemen. Their experience and knowledge probably saved the the lives of many of us Probies and what we learned from was invaluable. We all want to get home safely, but we became Firemen for a reason and if we couldn't save people, it wasn't because we didn't give our best to save them. There is no glamor, no hero nonsense....but it does take a special kind of person to be a good Firefighter, because it's more than a job or career. In the FDNY, they used to say "His heart is in the job". That pretty much sums it up. Beware of the guys always carrying the books.....the real job is in the firehouse. Stay safe
John D is there anyway we could make contact I'm a volunteer at a small dept. In North fl, fdny experience would be of great hel while going through fire 1 attempting to become a paid ff
I am a Capt with 19 years in the fire service, just North of the Bronx. I came across this video by accident. I am so happy I did. This man is so spot on! We need to get in there quick, protect the stairs, control doors, and put the fire out. When the fire goes out everyone is safe. Of course we need to operate safely, but this is an inherently dangerous job. Risk a little to save a little, risk a lot to save a lot. I will have my crews watch this for training when I work. We will train hard and do our job. Thank you Ray.
09:40.. this was in 2009....Pretty sure this is the gist of the new UL studies on legacy and contemporary construction, and the governors island study in 2012. ..... Put out the fire.
The safest firefighter isn't the one who cries safety and hides from the fire....The safest firefighter is the one who knows his job better then he knows himself. Great speech. As for copyright147....this douche is a roofer and believes being one is more dangerous then firefighting....he is a child and cannot be argued with. It is a waste of time trying to talk sense into an idiots head. Be safe.
@copyright147 actually it's in the top 20 for most dangerous jobs so its obviously a dangerous job, go back into whatever dark hole u came out of
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@sfdff39 it was 2009
you are a bunch of firefighting drama queens mate ,so do not lecture others on their morals ,firefighting is one of the safest jobs anyhow
Hahaha, someone's Salty.
sure.... safe job
The company I wanna work for
We share the same thoughts and feelings brother. I have never seen anyone so easily articulate them however. I have for so long felt awash in a sea of buzz words and safety. Thank you for allowing me to feel as a fireman again. 22 years on the job.FTM PTB
Nice!!!
had a demonstration at my department last night by TFT (task force tips) and the guy giving it, whose never been a firefighter, tells everyone fog venting canNOT be done with a smooth bore nozzle...where does he get the balls? Iv done it..im sure many of u have too. this goes with what LT Ray says at the 10:38 mark. Where is the credibility?
It's only controversial if you don't get the message. It's clear that you and your brother firefighters have gotten the message. It doesn't mean we need to be reckless...it means we need to remember our jobs. Our job is to save lives, put out fire, and, if possible, protect property. Our job is a dangerous job...and when it comes time to pay the piper...we, as firefighters, ALL need to pony up.
Keep Fire in your life....
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Ray McCormack is the man!
The most controversial speech I've seen at FDIC that caused the biggest up roar and which is why we make our new firefighters watch the video and do a report on it