That’s how I was in the hospital doing 12s, I’d work them straight and pick up OT or do 16s and each night be on 2-3 hours for 3-5 days consecutive.
@sos650sos
Ай бұрын
This guy is SOFT he’s not a real fireman
@heikotimaile1752
Жыл бұрын
Even “if you sleep” at night in the back of your mind you are still up waiting for that tone to drop 🚨 🔊 😵💫
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Yeah - we talked about how folks have heightened heart rates just because of those sirens dropping and the anticipation
@_Noluv
6 ай бұрын
That’s not even healthy… how do they expect to get the best out of them if they’re basically sleep walking for two days straight
@tamauriemcghee3524
6 ай бұрын
@@bluntlybaresthat sounds so mentally fucking especially since I hate spontaneous loud noises
@Soupy369
5 ай бұрын
Don’t be a fireman
@Johannes3006
5 ай бұрын
@Madvvv; Then who's going to keep your neighborhood from burning to the ground? Are we going to resort back to Bucket Brigades?
@Brehbei
Жыл бұрын
I was told through training that you need to enjoy your sleep while you can cause your lucky if you can even get shut eye on your days on
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Yup sounds like it.. much respect for folks doing this week in and week out!
@corbincox1586
9 ай бұрын
Yup and it depends some shifts like 24 hr shifts u will not catch a break then others u will be at the station all day maybe a couple calls here and there
@scott8908
Жыл бұрын
I was in Rite Aid today and a cashier looks at me and says, “Just getting off, you look tired!”. It was the start of my day and I was heading in for a 48. Lol true words here. Working as a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT sleep deprivation is real.
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Wow.. thanks for your service!
@thecourier12
Жыл бұрын
A volley working a 48 doesn’t sound like much of a volley
@scott8908
Жыл бұрын
@@thecourier12 I was a resident volunteer, so I worked a 48/96. I’m now an out of district volunteer for that dept, working paid full time with a larger dept.
@MrDelco
4 ай бұрын
“Working” as a “volley”? That’s what we call an oxymoron. It’s one or the other. It’s not both. And if you’re truly VOLUNTEERING, don’t stay and lose sleep for 48 hrs…
@squigl3z78
23 күн бұрын
I’m glad we are starting to see less and less volunteer stations . Asking members of the community to sacrifice their lives and donate their time away from family for no money is absolutely ridiculous
@frankygamever_ita6078
Жыл бұрын
It really is a hard and difficult job, but I'm still gonna do it myself 💪🏼
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We couldn’t do it without our volunteers :)
@darrellgainer6966
Жыл бұрын
Yup me too. I start April 3rd and I’m nervous I’m still overweight. I’m currently 265 went down from 320. Ik I got a long way but I just need to put in the work to better myself.
@bandit1001
Жыл бұрын
@@darrellgainer6966 how is it
@darrellgainer6966
Жыл бұрын
@@bandit1001 it’s been great so far but I haven’t done any fire training so far. I’m required to be crossed trained as an emt first before I even fight any fires.
@fearlessgodlikemission6924
11 ай бұрын
@@darrellgainer6966I’m struggling on judgement situation test any help ?
@davidcastellanos2492
11 ай бұрын
It’s no joke brother, the lack of real rem cycles, the increased risk of cardiac disease, the constant wear and tear unless you’re at a slow station, the increased cancer risk. Still, it’s best job in the world.
@bluntlybares
10 ай бұрын
Lots of risk for sure, grateful for those that do it!
@capnfuzzybutt
Ай бұрын
Why increased risk of cardiac disease?
@charizard4321
Жыл бұрын
Firefighting is rough no matter what country you live in believe me it takes a toll on the body and it's a sacrifice. So far I've got five years experience
@christianm3460
4 ай бұрын
This is why 12 hour shifts should be against the law. 10 hour max. Companies need to be regulated to 3 8-hour shifts when the businesses is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I am a volunteer fire fighter and corrections officer. I work 12s 4 to 5 times a week
@Trill.Clipz.Channel
Жыл бұрын
I work graveyard shift and then work a day shift somewhere else, I forget to sleep some days. It’s been catching up to me
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, not sustainable I’m sure. Hope you get some rest soon!
@popcornsutton6267
Жыл бұрын
Been doing 5 graveyards and 2 evening shifts a week for the past 4 months....it has taken a massive toll...find a job with a better schedule and you will find a new kind of happiness. Good luck!
@MegaMantim
Жыл бұрын
Did 24/48 shifts for 35 years...My sleep is permamently screwed....
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Wow..
@gabriella2682
Жыл бұрын
Impressive, inspiring. You have my respect sheece.
@rikmik3046
4 ай бұрын
And the thing is, at least here in my county, fire is almost always responding to the medic calls. Person having chest pain and diff breathing? Fires gonna be there. Seizure? Fire is there. Fall? Fire will probably be there too. Regardless of the time.
@jimmychoo6203
28 күн бұрын
That’s a good share, I want to be a fireman. I just hope I can make my dream a reality
@aarontremain6797
4 ай бұрын
48/96 is the way to go. Left an ems based fire dept at 24/48. To go to fire only on 48/96 My mental health and home life got way better
@josephb8499
2 ай бұрын
That is why I question those people who say they don’t like their slow station… they don’t know until they get ran through all night and get asked to stay an extra 2 days of Ot. With 0 sleep and caffeine to even walk.
@drillmessiah6558
9 ай бұрын
Fuck that! I need my sleep
@noahgates7326
Жыл бұрын
Welp too bad I'm still gonna be a fire fighter, because it's my dream career
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Not an easy one but I’m sure it’ll be rewarding, good luck.
@tastymm9874
Жыл бұрын
Yep I'm working on it. Any advice on where to go or how to get into it?
@guardiansofthecontest3461
Жыл бұрын
Same here. I actually have my agility and written test on Friday
@noahgates7326
Жыл бұрын
@@tastymm9874 nice, good luck!
@noahgates7326
Жыл бұрын
@@guardiansofthecontest3461 I start training next year
@andrewflores1636
Жыл бұрын
Just got hired as an EMT with my fire department and just got off 8 days straight 24 hours a day… he is completely right😅
@Antslimeball
Жыл бұрын
Is it worth it?
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Wow.. good luck, hopefully you can get some more rest in there soon
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
That is the question..
@juancontreras5487
Жыл бұрын
That is ridiculous, idc how much the pay is. The amount of damage you are doing to your body for a paycheck is outrageous. Hope you wake up soon.
@giocortz5871
10 ай бұрын
This should be illegal…
@robertwilliams5015
11 ай бұрын
The hardest part about being a firefighter is definitely the shift, but not because of the toll that it takes on your body. Its the mental toll of being surrounded by the same people for so long without enough personal space. That's the absolute worst.
@bluntlybares
10 ай бұрын
Interesting yeah I can imagine that could be tough!
@shenlong52
6 ай бұрын
We here in Brazil are also military dept. So its something like a prison also
@paulstratmeyer5421
10 ай бұрын
Been retired for a year and a half now and towards the end the hardest thing for me was to function the next day after getting only a few hours sleep! And the older you get, the harder that is!
@jaecashhh3610
9 ай бұрын
Any advice for someone starting emt school and the fire academy in January?
@Raylen23
5 ай бұрын
I'm going to academy next year any tips?
@ty.exit140
Жыл бұрын
Bro look tired
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Can’t blame him lmao
@chrismetslane
11 ай бұрын
Im Air Force cop and I feel that always tired and I usually sleep 7 hours
@Burritosarebetterthantacos
9 ай бұрын
The sleep deficit is for sure the hardest part. Its literally killing us. Two days off is a damn lie. Its really 1.
@bluntlybares
9 ай бұрын
Yup can’t imagine how tough that is - thankful for those that out up with it!
@lucasm4919
3 ай бұрын
'Sleep debt' is a real thing, and it builds over time. You have to make up for the lack of sleep at some point.
@channingscott009
Жыл бұрын
24 hour shifts are killing our firefighters and Flight Medics
@bluntlybares
11 ай бұрын
Agreed, it’s rough out there.
@robertwilliams5015
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely. In almost 20 years I've never gotten used to 24 hour shifts. I always tell people that 24 hours is too long to do anything
@FrostedBasil
4 ай бұрын
I'm an EMT. Been doing 2 on, 1 off, 1 on, two off for a bit now. Just trying to make ends meet for the three little ones right now. It gets to the point where I have a chronic pressing pain behind my eyes and forehead. It ain't good. Lack of good sleep heightens blood pressure despite good diet. Couple weeks ago I was running 181/96 after a two day shift so I had to take a few days off. My brother here speaks the truth, it's the most difficult part of the job by far. Can legit be just as dangerous as anything else we deal with especially because it sneaks up.
@melyndazdan8849
4 ай бұрын
My husband is 48 one and 24 off, he’s tired and then so am I because we have a child and I work from home. It’s a big sacrifice
@ronthemogul
2 ай бұрын
Only a day off? He working overtime ? Usually it’s 24 on 48 off
@Jakuboooooooooo
5 ай бұрын
Being a firefighter isn’t for the faint of heart: not only does it take a toll on yourself, but it takes just as much a toll on your family. - sincerely, the son of a firefighter
@renew1098
7 ай бұрын
Idk if I'm a shoe in or it's a bad thing but I was told to try to battle my insomnia issues now in order to avoid never resting. I start training soon for the Fire Department in my city so I'm kind of nervous considering I barely rest anyway
@georgehara7471
Жыл бұрын
In Romania the sistem is different and its like 24hrs with 72hrs, and you have a during night a period when you can rest, but if the alarm sounds you need to be ready asap.
@Okayokayokayokayoh
Жыл бұрын
Got a phys next week for wildland fire 🔥 cant wait for the summer been cooped up working bingo too long
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@Mats-ge3cf
6 ай бұрын
I’ve been a fire/medic for 4 years now and the only reason I’d leave this job is to return to a consistent sleep schedule
@bluntlybares
5 ай бұрын
Makes sense!
@stoopconvo2924
10 ай бұрын
Sound like the Navy to me dang!
@tyleraaron2739
Жыл бұрын
Better then the 24/48 shifts my department runs. We want the 48/96’s he does
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
I bet!
@shenlong52
6 ай бұрын
We r fighting for 24x72 here in parana - brazil
@Why1234.
Жыл бұрын
God and Jesus love y’all 🙏✝️❤️
@cloutkingupnext4721
9 ай бұрын
Sounds like I’ll fit in just perfectly
@bluntlybares
9 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@jonglen3101
13 күн бұрын
2 on, 2 off, W schedule. No I haven't slept in days
@thisiconisactuallygoofysfa9960
Жыл бұрын
I think the hardest part about this job is people not giving a shit after they tell everyone their a firefighter 😂
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Hmm
@IMTHATKIDJIT
Жыл бұрын
He must be at a busy station
@mattthadd4663
Ай бұрын
Even if you get to sleep while on duty. That sleep is not good. So you end up needing to sleep 8+ hours once you get home
@caolancampbell6503
7 ай бұрын
God love ya that you can’t sleep on the job
@fdwill3345
6 ай бұрын
What do you think about the areas pushing to switch to the 24/72 compared to 24/48?
@shenlong52
6 ай бұрын
Would be a dream come true here as well 🇧🇷
@Johannes3006
3 ай бұрын
I'll only work for a department that does 24/48. 24 hours is enough for me.
@howardtravels
4 ай бұрын
For many years I worked 24 hrs at the FD then 24HRS on an ambulance, I had about 23 hours to recover and do it all again.. it is horrable for your health...
@jakejohnson1528
9 күн бұрын
Hes not lying. Look how dark his eyes are 🤣
@rodneydedeaux5642
4 ай бұрын
Facts
@madelineimani4752
Ай бұрын
As a 6 year nightshifter I cannot relate. 2 days on 4 days off sounds wonderful.
@clukinclock9541
5 ай бұрын
Im a firefighter for Toronto fd i get 2 off and 5 days on everyday i just get weaker everyday its pretty crazy im also pretty sad i barely get to see my wife or my 2 kids hands hurt everyday becuse you know we've got halligans axes saws and debris to move in calls its just the sleep Toronto is a massive city almost every night we get calls mostly when we are sleeping i run captain on ladder 8 our ladder doesn't have a driver engineer so we had someone else to train to drive the truck so i control the ladder and its rushing for me i costs energy
@fireman3857
6 ай бұрын
That's what we signed up for, you think it's rough now, wait till you become a dad while being a firefighter. You can function on 3 to 4 hours of sleep a day 😂
@dresmooth4799
Жыл бұрын
I’m ready to be come one now.. I barely sleep anyways!
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Ha - maybe the right job for you then :)
@FlixKey
Жыл бұрын
Most firefights work 10 days a month pretty good
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
It sounds good on paper but in reality is rough
@lancey8366
2 ай бұрын
If you work a regular 9-5 that’s 40 hours a week for 4 weeks that’s 160 hours a month. 10x24 is 240. So they are working 10 days but 80 hours more a month than a regular job.
@NovaPrimeXDD
Ай бұрын
I wish I worked 2 on 4 off 💀 I work 48 on 48 off with a K day every other week
@Volsung86
Жыл бұрын
I should become a firefighter I'm use to little to no sleep. I get 4 hours a night is all I need and I'm fine sometimes with 2 or 3
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Lol - there you go!
@juancontreras5487
Жыл бұрын
Knock it off Jeffrey, you aren’t walking carrying 90lbs of gear through inclined terrain. Settle down and don’t compare your lazy self to these hard workers. Your job may be tough but it’s not wildland tough 😂
@hishambabu2667
Жыл бұрын
2 days on 4 days off doesnt sound bad at all. Is that like 2 full days including night and 4 days just day or 4 days fully off?
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s 48 hour shifts, so all day and night. It doesn’t sound bad until you realize yes it’s all night - so you’re taking calls while running off a couple hours of sleep, sometimes no sleep, and consistently getting sleep deprived
@hishambabu2667
Жыл бұрын
I think i would prefer it to the alternative of splitting and doing nights. Feel likes its a choice these fire fighters make. Cause they could easily work a few more days and do 12 hour shifts instead. It is harder than a regular job for sure thought.
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
I see your point! We actually cover it more in depth in the full episode - why they have the 48 hour shifts instead of 8-12. It seems like most do a minimum of 24 hour shifts.
@hishambabu2667
Жыл бұрын
@@bluntlybares cool ill check it out.
@insetcasade8137
Жыл бұрын
Is it worth tho? Im 17 and really thinking about going into fire and emt school when i can and idk i guess i just want to know if this path is worth the toll
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Hey! You should check out our full episode in this channel where Alex shares his journey of going into firefighting “the 10 year journey to becoming a firefighter.” He’ll share a lot more than I can
@KOB2063
Жыл бұрын
Increase testosterone
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Lol yes!
@DanielLopez-xt2rg
10 ай бұрын
Being sleep deprived causes ED tho
@user-sj6wm5iu7t
3 ай бұрын
Is this dudes name Alex Ovchinnikov? I'm pretty sure he was in my medic school class.
@Valentina-wd4wt
Жыл бұрын
This is true for night shift RNs. :(
@ZeeCapp
9 ай бұрын
Damn I’m on 48 on 48 off 😅
@Kreonkreon
3 ай бұрын
I think I’m built for this I work making $15 an hour and only get about 3 hours of sleep a day
@Venom-zj7pc
9 ай бұрын
I hopefully get accepted for school in January I’m very excited. I don’t sleep well anyway I wake up like 6 times a night. I’ve heard horror stories from my emt friends about some of the things I’ll see but I think I’m good I saw a lot of stuff on best gore growing up. I’m a small dude also so I’m hoping to gain some muscle and fat to bulk up.
@bluntlybares
9 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@CCPwillfall01
6 ай бұрын
And that's why I'm leaving my job at the prison as soon as I get the chance
@rfwjamael
Жыл бұрын
Can I keep my hair that’s my biggest fear
@bluntlybares
11 ай бұрын
Valid fear! 😅
@paulbrown2199
Жыл бұрын
I dont understand why that schedule is still implemented. What's so hard about 12 hour shifts and if needed 2 hour change overs
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like there are talks in some areas to change it, but change in government is tough lol
@Ddotsun
Жыл бұрын
Then u have to go right back
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Right.
@tricher4488
4 ай бұрын
Awesome career, a 24 Hour shift at a busy department is no picnic! The stress and sleep deprivation accumulates on you quickly!
@muscleman125
6 ай бұрын
We desperately need more firefighters in this country so that these men and women can have a more normal work schedule with consistent hours.
@bluntlybares
5 ай бұрын
100%
@alejandrobecerra3134
9 ай бұрын
I don’t sleep much anyway it’s genetic I probably get about 3 hours a night
@WestSideGangsta
14 күн бұрын
Does a firefighter fight fire all day?
@607frank
10 ай бұрын
My Dept. Runs a 24/48 schedule. There has been alot of talk about the 48/96. Would you recommend the 48hr shifts?
@GustavoSilva-ny8jc
Жыл бұрын
They must have some methods to keep themselves aware and okay, like great diet, drugs and procedures cause that's super dangerous.
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
We talked about health a bit. Alex, who I interviewed here, takes health seriously and watches diet exercise, etc. he also had a Whoop watch and monitors heart rate closely. Not all firefighters do, though.
@alexha2884
Жыл бұрын
So he doesn’t feel himself 5/6 days out of the week. Seems like a miserable life
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
A lot of sacrifice for sure.
@user-vz7tn2gb3r
5 ай бұрын
Are they not allowed to take naps?
@mattwilliams4017
18 күн бұрын
A nap is not good sleep.
@famcantor5
5 ай бұрын
This could all be avoided if Firefighters didn't have to show up for every basic emergency situation. Ambulance services could handle 90% of emergency situations. There are not that many fire incidents compared to emergency hospitalizations.
@rashidhatimparker2766
Жыл бұрын
2 hours a sleep a day will do it to you,in some situations you’ll be lucky to even get 30 minutes
@bluntlybares
11 ай бұрын
Crazy. Grateful for people that put up with it!
@shenlong52
6 ай бұрын
24 48 is shit. Specially if ur dept has one room for almost everybody. And also the mattress...if they r not in good shape u done
@jbrkjferkjbekjb
Ай бұрын
Some people can survive with little sleep or at least recover quickly. This guy is clearly affected by it to a larger extent, and doesn’t seem like a right fit for the job or shift work in general.
@genesisrojas1015
11 ай бұрын
That’s so sad. I wish these guys got paid more.
@bluntlybares
10 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@sanci94work
Жыл бұрын
At least he’s making good money… ohh sorry wrong video
@bluntlybares
11 ай бұрын
Hmm
@defining23ck
7 ай бұрын
This is true but change your diet. That's a big part of your energy consumption
@lewisricekrispy2
9 ай бұрын
You get used to it after a while. I'm not in until tomorrow morning and i still can't sleep until 2am
@mikemesta1
3 ай бұрын
Wow I know there is no makeup. But dudes eyes have a dark shadow around them
@egm01egm
5 ай бұрын
But why? Why can't they employ more firefighters and make reasonable shifts? Is this a lack of funding?
@NorthwestKastaways
5 ай бұрын
I was looking to ask the same thing.
@egm01egm
5 ай бұрын
@@NorthwestKastaways like the comment to raise it
@dude_weed_lmao
9 ай бұрын
No mustache how do we know he's a firefighter 🤔
@bluntlybares
9 ай бұрын
😅🤫
@jacob_1866
9 ай бұрын
Why dont they do day and night shift?
@DG123z
7 ай бұрын
Why do firefighters do that?
@MoonMoon-fx1op
5 ай бұрын
He look tired
@TheJwalk1234
5 ай бұрын
This is bull shit lol unless you in New York, Chicago , Memphis etc you getting sleep in 90% of U.S departments. This coming from a guy that working in rural, town and memphis
@jayrad998
3 ай бұрын
Was looking at doing it in Wyoming where there’s less calls. Good gig you think?
@TheJwalk1234
2 ай бұрын
Yup
@dahinsoncoj
Жыл бұрын
I worked 1/2 with breaks in admin positions. Most people thought firefighters were stealing from the taxpayers. I would explain to those who actually had jobs, and not being paid to sit home in their HUD apartments that they worked 40 hour week or 4 weeks a month/160 hours. On shift, I worked depending if it was a 10 or 11 shift month that it worked out to be either 240-264 hour month or 6 weeks a month or a 18 month year in hours. I retired from a large and busy metro agency in Florida with an average of 16 runs per shift. Most honest persons would then realize we were woefully underpaid and overworked. Sleep was a luxury and I've got the widowmaker/CABG to show for it.
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Yes definitely under-appreciated, not many people really know what goes into it all which is why it’s great to hear from folks like you! Thanks for sharing.
@gabevelastegui5143
10 ай бұрын
I wonder where he works doing a 48 lol
@sos650sos
Ай бұрын
This guy is SOFT and needs to find a new job. I bet he works at a very slow department and sleeps through the night on most nights. No one asked this dude to be a fireman. That’s his choice. He’s giving real firemen like myself a bad look
@ohfawkno4335
11 ай бұрын
6 hours is good sleep 😂😂
@bluntlybares
11 ай бұрын
Depends who you are!
@stephenkelly9633
10 ай бұрын
so why do you feel the need to lie to people saying you work more than you do. that's the problem with people nowadays. snowflakes everywhere
@AirRedbox
11 ай бұрын
I take the written exam on the 10th of July. Any tips ?!
@bluntlybares
10 ай бұрын
Hope it went well!
@rickbarrett2018
9 ай бұрын
We work 48/48
@user-pb5gy4ig3v
7 ай бұрын
He’s not being completely honest, there are worst things we have to put up with besides a lack of sleep.
@AyeAre196
8 ай бұрын
Bitchin about sleep but not in your fittest/healthiest state is contradicting
@nagel133
Жыл бұрын
pffffftttttt just get into a 2 days awake 2 days alseep then 3 days for fun.
@bluntlybares
Жыл бұрын
Throw some life threatening situations in there too and you’re basically a firefighter 😅
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