Recent content by Capttomo

I hope not but it is not surprising. Scott builds a great pak. The face mask design was always better than the rest for busy urban firefighting. While others were using 5 pull straps, if you preset your own straps, the Scott face piece can be rapidly donned like a ball cap. Field of vision...

I have a feeling they will be out there until sometime tommorow. Reminds me of the fire in the shooting range on Middletown Road in Pearl River a few years back when every department in Rockland rotated through except for 5 and 14 I think.

Thanks for the update. Stay well

Wow! We tried nomex uniform pants and shirts over 30 years ago. You are not kidding, they retain body heat and are very uncomfortable to wear. No bueno

0755 hrs. Report of chemical reaction and explosion at 125 Wells Ave Congers. Large 1 story commercial - pharmaceutical company. Evolved into a structure fire. Multiple lines stretched. Several in operation. Rockland county and Westchester county haz mat teams on scene. Multiple Mutual aid...

Yes that was the citywide NYPD emergency number prior to 1968.

911 was placed into service in 1968 replacing the 7 digit police emergency number which was (was on the sides of the green and white RMPs) ? —- ——-? Back then you could always dial the operator at 0 to report a fire. But each boro had a 7 digit phone number to report a fire to the CO. Let’s...

Broward County Fire Rescue has been utilizing a whole blood program since late 2020 via its EMS supervisor vehicles and fire rescue helicopters.

Hmmmm. Where was L27 which should have been first due ?

Happy Birthday

Many good times hanging out on the “Ackie” with friends in the summers of late 60’s and early 70’s. Even did sleigh riding there in winter snowfalls.

Hahaha. Thanks for all you do . Stay well

L55 the fast truck???? At least 8-9 closer ladder companies normally. Hmmm.

Well stated Ray. I totally agree.

All of a sudden mega warehouses around the country are burning down like never before. Hmmmm.