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Thank you "3511" for sharing your story with us. I think every young kid has a story to tell if their father was/is a firefighter.

Thanks Pat "patrickfd". Glad to see that you are still getting out there in the streets with your camera. Willy D - "hope you remember me" !

"Lebby", Glad to hear that you met "fdhistorian", aka "Iggy". He's a Top Shelf Guy with a Wealth of Knowledge and History on the FDNY, as well as many other fire departments.

I continue to read these books with amazement. The amount of fire activity that those FDNY War Years Firefighters dealt with over those years was UNBELIEVABLE. I am very thankful that each of these books mentioned in this thread documents the stories and the photos that went on back then by...

Today, April 20th, 2024 is the 50th (GOLDEN) WEDDING ANNIVERSARY for our site owner "jbendick" and his with Madeline. Also Grandparents and GREAT Grandparents to many, including one to be married very soon. THANK YOU for all you do for us and providing us with this GREAT WEBSITE HAPPY 50th...

I remember putting up the Bangor Ladder that we had on our 1962 Seagrave tractor trailer tiller too. But when a 1979 American LaFrance tractor trailer tiller replaced that '62 Seagrave rig, I think the Bangor Ladder was eliminated.

The Providence, R.I. Fire Department is expanding it's EMS Bike Patrol Program that was on a trial basis last year in downtown Providence. Here the Chief of Department explains how the program has worked and what his plans are for this EMS Bike Patrol Program. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrFOYk1KLiM

Another very sad loss for the FDNY. Firefighter Derek C., Floyd at only 36 years old, having four years with the department and also eight years serving Our Country with the USMC. We ask WHY - but none of us have that answer. Once again my condolences to FDNY Firefighter Derek C, Floyd...

Only 29 years old. "Why so young we ask" But we don't have the answers Very sad with my condolences and prayers going to his family members and friends, as well as to the Brothers and Sisters of the FDNY. Rest in Peace, FDNY Firefighter Anthony Caliendo.

On Monday morning (4/15), Atlas got out of the rehab unit and revisited Lourdes Hospital to see the Surgeon. Atlas cleared the post operation inspection and was provided with a nice one hour back ride to the facility. All four cuts are healing nicely. There is concern about the lowest and...

A Blast From The Past

Thank you "Captomo" for posting this Training Tip. There are so many more that the FDNY shares like this and some on you tube. I have been watching some myself and MAYBE, you "Captomo", "I' (NFD2004), or someone else here can start an entire separate thread based on Training Tips from the...

This is TERRIBLE NEWS. A Police Officer and Sheriff being shot and killed. All I can say is; "My condolences to these officers family members and friends, as well as to their Brother and Sisters within the Law Enforcement Community". May They Rest In Peace.

Progress Report as of today, Saturday, April 13th, at the NYS Veterans Rehab Center in Oxford, N.Y. "Atlas" reports: Might be staying another week or two for rehab. Thank you for all your prayers and wishes. The food is great and everyday is totally different. The staff is outstanding. "Atlas"...

Wow, "tom113" that sure goes back some years. I'm sure you have plenty of stories to tell. The gear, the equipment, etc., etc., PLUS..... I hope you are in good health and enjoying your well deserved retirement.