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Thanks for the info. Thanks for the info.

A Social Security Bill has passed the Senate. It says that it will provide an increase for first responders. Does anyone have any info on this and when we might see an increase ?

Doesn’t it seem like there’s an increase in jobs where the fire is in the walls ?

Thank you.

My son and his family have moved to New Bern N.C. He is retired FDNY. They need a good contractor for some work on their home. If any retired members live down that way and know someone it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

E - 283 seems to be doing well also

Was it an assigned Battalion aide or a band aid ?

John Hodges was my boss when I worked in the 8th Div. I found him to be a fair and stand up guy, he helped me when I put my foot in my mouth with the then commissioner. My prayers are with him, he’s in a tough spot.

I have to agree with nybravest82, I don’t like it but it’s true. But it’s also true that if it was a republican that was asked to speak and boos and Biden chants broke out there would have been zero repercussions

I was a fireman in E-75 detailed to L-59 for a day tour. Charlie was the boss and I was assigned the can. We caught a first due job and I had trouble finding the compartment that the can was stored in. ( I know that I should have checked my tools immediately but the rig was stored across the...

Is a FDNY 1/2 pay disability pension tax free ?

75/33 old house under the EL was pretty rough.

Rest In Peace brother, prayers for your family.

I know that this is going to come across as very cynical but I think safety is secondary to money. Many members retired with their original helmet. Now all these new helmets come on the scene and need to be replaced every ten years. Money is being made. If my information/ opinion is incorrect...

This isn’t necessarily a meal story, but back before the TL crew cab was totally enclosed you would really freeze on those winter runs. The guy’s would make a big pot of soup in the morning and it would simmer on the stove all day. And when you came back from a run instead of a cup of old coffee...