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And dept 12 had a fire alarm at the old Lederles. Quite the afternoon!

38 Griffin Place Pearl River. 2 story private dwelling. Heavy fire conditions on 3 side Multiple lines in operation primary searches negative. Mutual aid companies to the scene from Blauvelt, Nanuet, New City, Nyack, Orangeburg, Piermont, Valley Cottage, West Nyack, South Spring Valley

https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-parking-garage-collapse-report-reveals-cause-2023-lower-manhattan-deadly-incident/16270068/

Nice to see a Commish listening to the members in the field and working with the EMS union to help reduce the abuse of the 911 EMS system. https://nypost.com/2025/04/27/us-news/new-fdny-order-sending-patients-to-closest-hospital-provokes-backlash-stupid-in-a-word/

https://nypost.com/2025/04/26/opinion/nyc-is-faltering-and-a-bailout-from-washington-is-highly-unlikely/

Hmmmm. That’s a good question. Back in the day there would no question. E75 would bolt out of Jerome Ave house straight across 183 to Concourse and fly up to 196 while 81 was slowly climbing the hill from Bailey to Sedgwick. With new hi torque hi HP diesel engines 81 flies up the hills now...

I can tell you a very factual story. I know the Saulsbury family and had the opportunity to spend several occasions with Alan Saulsbury. As many of you know during the 80’s and 90’s the Saulsbury Corp built many of FDNY’s specialized unit apparatus including the Rescues. Saulsbury has a solid...

US Senate Committee led by chairman Josh Hawley kicks off an investigation into the monopolistic practices of several private equity fire apparatus manufacturers in the United States. It is long overdue.

I have worked with NOLA EMS training them in advanced hazards may operations. They are a really strong and robust EMS agency. Very cutting edge. The shame of this is look at their starting pay! $59,000 to start in a much lower taxed area and a lower cost of living as compared to FDNY EMS members.

Pm let me tell you something my friend….and I’m only gonna tell you this once

https://nypost.com/2025/03/31/us-news/ex-fdny-chief-gets-20-months-for-fast-tracking-inspections-in-200k-pay-to-play-bribery-scheme/

Looking forward to it

It certainly did. Thanks for sharing. Stay well.

There was a time when L33 was second due to that box