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A bit off the topic here but I remember back in the days when smoke and the smell of the dump burning at the far end of Seaside Park would cover the entire city. The first due engine company, Engine 7 back then on Bostwick Ave was nicknamed; "The Dump Rats".

According to "Atlas" we have had many new members join this web site and in particular many YOUNGER MEMBERS. Certainly many have ties to a fire department, fire dispatching, or EMS. If you are a younger person looking to get a full time job or a career as one of the above, "find yourself...

Recently the New London, Ct and the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department, a career fire district within Groton, Ct., have teamed up together to offer those firefighters free skin cancer screenings at Smilow. I might add that the Chief of the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department, aka "RatPack2" is an...

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, Connecticut State Police Dog "Broka" was one of 26 Police Dog Line Of Duty Deaths Honored in Washington, D.C.

Beyond description of a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. I'm sure he suffered days and months of torture.

My condolences to Retired Chief Hayden on the loss of his wife, Rita. Retired Chief of Department Pete Hayden, a gentleman who has always been very good to us.

Yes, "nfdcanman", many of us DO REMEMBER Proposition 2 1/2. Many fire companies were closed down in Massachusetts, including in the City of Boston. As I remember, Boston's Engine 43 and Ladder 20, located right around the corner from a Howard Johnson's with it's parking lot referred to as...

Well Johnny, Enge just turned 87 years old on May 2nd, '24 and he's STILL OUT THERE performing live shows, singing his famous hits Check this out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2UtcfMqq7I

THANK YOU Dave (David Traiforos) for Your EXCELLENT Presentation last night - Tuesday, May 7th. I think those of us who joined in would certainly agree as well. Thank you also "jbendick" and "Atlas" for setting this up for us. Oh yes, one more thing - "Atlas", I think its safe to say that we...

A look back to those FDNY days of riding the back step www.facebook.com/gettinsaltyapparel/photos/a.1944302955803139/2918684195031672/?type=3

I believe "vbcapt" is still active on this site. Maybe he can advise us.

Both North and Southbound lanes are now OPEN. As of 10 am this morning - Sunday May5th the Southbound Lanes also opened. Reports say that it is expected to take about one year to rebuild that Fairfield Ave overpass with random lane closures on I-95 during that time. GREAT JOB DONE BY ALL...

Yes "Iggy" (fdhistorian) - I remember those too. In the Mianus River Bridge collapse an entire large section of roadway dropped into the water. That involved two tractor trailer trucks and two cars landing in the river below. Three people killed and three injured. I remember the U.S. Army...

Yes - it was in 2004 when a similar crash involved a tanker truck carrying home heating oil. It was I-95 at the Howard Ave overpass About 14 miles away.

Update: Accident involved two trailer trucks, one carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline and involved a one passenger car. Only the three drivers and somehow there were NO INJURIES The earliest I-95 in this area will be open is Monday, May 6th. Avoid the area. Use Route 15 (Merritt Parkway -...

Didn't know that "Grump". Sure is a dangerous job these days. We have a few other members whose son's are Police Officers in various places. Of course Firefighters/EMS members too, along with Military members. THEY ARE THE REAL HERORES OF OUR COUNTRY - EVERY DAY and NIGHT of the YEAR.

As of about 5:30 am, today May 2nd, I-95 is completely closed down in both directions for an extended period of time due to a fiery crash involving a trailer truck and a car in Norwalk, Ct near Exit 15. Avoid the area if at all possible

Two of the famous Motown Groups appeared at the Westbury Music Center on Saturday Evening, March 28th '24. Yes - after 60 years - "THEY STILL GOT IT" They are Still performing live shows; The Temptations, and The Four Tops. Here are two of their biggest hits. The Temptations - "My Girl"...

April, 2024 Fire Activity: Staten Island: No Multiple Alarm Activity Queens: 4/5 - 2nd Alarm - Box 2017 4/14 - 2nd Alarm - Box 2326 4/19 - 2nd Alarm - Box 7227 4/22 - 2nd Alarm - Box 7815 4/24 - 3rd Alarm - Box 9673 Manhattan: 4/26 - 2nd Alarm - Box 1596 4/27 - 2nd Alarm - Box 1630 Brooklyn...

FDNY Apparatus Update from Retired FDNY B/C J. Calderone. ELEVEN (11) Seagrave 100 Foot Tillers continue to be constructed. Engine 241 and Engine 292 will receive new Seagrave Pumpers shortly Ladder 38 and Ladder 49 will receive new 100 foot rear mounts shortly made by Seagrave. Thank you...