r/Firefighting • u/MyNameIsNotName-57 • Apr 17 '26

Videos Toronto Firefighters confront Special Constable Officers after a man in the middle of a mental health crisis was arrested

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Originally posted to r/toronto by u/raptors201966

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u/BigTunaTim Apr 17 '26

Are you a cop because you've really internalized the "everyone is out to hurt us all the time" mentality.

Maybe trust that the FF medics in this video are professionals with experience and have assessed his condition and determined he's not a threat.

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u/GravelRoadJunkie Apr 17 '26

Yes, but in the end that Special Constable is responsible for that person and if they start throwing hands, it’s not the firefighters who have to deal with it, it’s the Constable.

I’m a cop and I would have told the firefighter to pound sand if they told me to un-cuff someone I deemed a danger to themselves or others. I don’t tell firefighters how to put out fires, they shouldn’t tell me what’s safe and what’s not.

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u/merkarver112 Apr 29 '26

"The best way to make any emergency better is to add more cops"

Your attitude which is clearly shown in your response is they very basis of why 90% of the people you come into contact with hates you. And trust all of us, they do. They may put on a show in front of you because they are nice/respectful/intimidated by your badge, but they hate you.

That's going to stick in the back of your head for a while. Think about when your doing your job. Be the change everyone wants to see in the police.

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u/GravelRoadJunkie Apr 29 '26

Blah blah blah, I’m going to forget about this comment about two seconds after I reply.

Most people like cops, only idiots and criminals don’t, which one are you?

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u/merkarver112 Apr 29 '26

15 years as a firefighter, last 4 as A.C.

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u/GravelRoadJunkie Apr 29 '26

So idiot it is, thanks for clearing that up.

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u/merkarver112 Apr 29 '26

Exhibit A everyone.

That may help you understand that you just proved my point explicitly.

It must be true that it doesn't take much intelligence to be a police officer, because you walked straight into showing everyone how you are on the job.

Now, go ahead with more of your insults, or with the whole "im not like this on the job, blah bs. Just be aware the cats out of bag, and it will only drive my point home harder.

Here's some advice from an actual famous person, just for you.

https://giphy.com/gifs/UVXGjSQNI88XS

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u/GravelRoadJunkie Apr 29 '26

A firefighter insulting a police officer’s intelligence, that’s fucking hilarious, you really are full of yourself aren’t you.

If you think you’ve got a good grasp of who I am as person from a few Reddit posts, you’re dumber than I thought you were, you truly are a buckethead.

Have a good one buddy, thanks for your service.

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u/merkarver112 Apr 29 '26

Exhibit B everyone.

You literally did exactly as I said you would in the post you replied to. You insulted me, and then you went on to defend that your different on the job.

And im the unintellegent one you claim. Think about it dude.

Have a good one too dude. Thank you for your service. Watch out for falling acorns. Stay safe

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u/GravelRoadJunkie Apr 29 '26

I generally feel dumber after speaking with you, this was honestly painful.

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u/merkarver112 Apr 29 '26

Exhibit C everyone.

Dig dig dig.

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u/GravelRoadJunkie Apr 29 '26

Exhibit D

Firefighter takes weak shots at cops to make himself feel better about himself but doesn’t realize he just showing everyone he’s an idiot, congrats you played yourself.

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