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Check the box number Check the box number

I know the telephone operators when someone called to report a fire, they connected them to that number. The main switchboard was MA2-1800 and we transfer calls to FH or one of use. Always liked giving three rings to the fire due companies and the sending the box over the bells. Especially to...

Ok, I was a Brooklyn Dispatcher during the war years and answer that fire phone many times. It had a distinct ring and red light above it. Thinking about it I don’t remember the first three numbers but the last four 6900 rings a bell to me. I thing that was the last four.

Check the box number. Not 2470

I had one in the early 1960’s. My dad drove me to 220 St in Queens to get it. Great radio for that time. I was able to beat 240, 281 into a few boxes. Then starting riding with 283 when I turned 18. Great time to be buffing. Brooklyn Dispatcher late 60’s to mid 70’s with a two year break for...

Wasn’t 3963. Church and Bedford their home box?

I agree but couldn’t correct post I made about fort Hamilton. Lol

Nope. From quarters over Eng 240 left quarters to Park Circle and took Fort Hamilton (over the expressway) to McDonald . Left on McDonald to Church Ave. Fast run back in the days (60’s). Hung out there as a buff. Also knew the assignment as a Brooklyn FAD LATE 60’s to mid 70’s. With the new CAD...

In the old days E240 was 1st due on the box. How things have changed

Rest in Peace Ray. It was great working with you during the War Years at the Brooklyn CO and visiting you in Florida.

Last 231/120 First 283/174

Spend many days there as an Aux. FF. Great times and memories.

Remember when Engine 283 and Squad 4 were in the single house at 214 Bristol St.

That post should have been kept to yourself, not needed here