Fleet - A Day in the Life

Published 2022-03-05
On this Day in the Life we go behind the scenes at SMFR's Fleet Services Bureau where Emergency Vehicle Technicians keep response vehicles response ready!

00:54 Facility Tour
06:32 IDT2 Webasto Heater Installation
10:36 Emergency Lighting Design/Programming
12:16 SMFR Fleet Bureau Staffing
12:55 Reserve Ladder Suspension Repair
15:36 How to Work at SMFR Fleet
16:06 Engine 36 Door Repair
17:34 "The Mini Pearl" tour
18:26 Red 1 New Motor
19:16 Tender 40 Heavy Lift
20:58 Best Part of the Job
22:04 Snow Emergency Response
23:19 Reserve Brush Pump Repair
25:40 Welding Shop
26:20 Tower 32 Pump Repair
27:07 Tools of the Trade
29:05 "Without Us, They Walk"

All Comments (21)
  • @imgone52
    A fleet is only as good as it's mechanics. Great shop SMFR.
  • @evanmiles7252
    Very well deserved spotlight, the backbone of the department. Great respect for mechanics, some of the smartest people out there.
  • i love that you literally go through entire dept, not just stations or crew, but different chiefs and not even fleet. fantastic video
  • This is a great idea for a Day in the Life. Shows what goes on, behind the scenes edition!
  • @Solvang_circus
    I used to be contracted through Ford working on cop cars and community vehicles in Mesa Arizona. This brings back so many memories about walking through the shop with all the garbage trucks and fleet vehicles. Such a treat thank you
  • @ktar7189
    Thank you Kim Connor and Eric and the new PIO officer from your friend in north Springfield Missouri kyle Connor I’m gonna miss you on the pio vlog but congratulations on the promotion
  • Stay safe Guys. Thank you for your service. As a Retired FireFighter i am thankful for crews like you that kept me safe every day. God Bless every one of you and keep you safe.
  • @stud88100
    Great vlog. It is great that you have your own mechanics to keep everything running and to help you get there if needed
  • @Tundralifted
    Great video glad you have your own fleet services
  • @plant_trees_kg
    Thanks so much for showing us more fleet footage! Love it!
  • @theopinions47
    This was by far the best episode and the most informative episode. I really loved it.
  • @smedley5215
    I love seeing fleet stuff and the shops!!! Awesome episode
  • @Sonic-sh2vh
    Wow , great presentation . I'm impressed that you got into specific jobs that the techs were working on. Well done .
  • @ahnbra
    In the USA I think almost all of the larger full time or career fire departments have there own version of fleet services. After all these vehicle do have in common with our own vehicles engines/motors to drive the vehicle, lights as in head lights, turn signal lights, and alike, they have oil and filters some thing like you car. The big diesels have more filters and bigger then your car, they have coolant or antifreeze. I grew up with a dad who was a mechanic and fireman/fire fighter so I know these vehicles need repairs and preventative maintenance. I never thought that people would not know these vehicles need work also. I learned some thing new again. I like when that happens. Very interesting video, I learned a lot about the South Metro Fire Districts Fleet that I did not know about. Like the smaller shop bays in the other building and the fact that the main building is a shared facility. I liked learning things I did not know about your Fleet Services Department/Division.
  • @mioersch2915
    The lavalier-microphone makes a huge improvement in sound quality! Well done!
  • @newyorker3766
    Very nice and thorough video of how the trucks, etc. are kept in such good shape. I really enjoyed the various guys telling what they did or were responsible for. Great job guys and thanks for sharing. Take care may God Bless you and yours, and be safe.