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I was very pleased with the hour + group conversations with the former captains. Very informative

I’m a huge fan of the Gettin Salty series, by far one of the best episodes they’ve ever had. Learned tons about the squads.

Gettin Salty has released a documentary which features a sit-down discussion on the formation of the modern-day version of FDNY's squad...

Detroit also has Sergeants, in PG a few volunteer companies had Corporals. In the same vein DCFD's entry rank is Private not Firefighter.

Noticed the engine had one as well.

what's up with the face on the windshield

yup, to avoid the potholes!

^^^ In NYC (or anywhere for that matter ) what is more important than anything else is to have a good braking system.

I’d say you have to remember the weight difference. I’m not FDNY but my 95’ tower ladder is just about 81,000lbs. Unsure id want to be...

Photo from online from an hour ago 32 Truck at New Jersey Seagrave Facility testing the Aerial by Seagrave technicians.

Did I miss something? The department is struggling to get a Rearmount in service? And what does this have anything to do about...

5 companys want to go to tillers, 3 have been confirmed to switch over.

Is that common? I’m from Ma and I’m not aware of anyone in my area that does that, I love the sound of it though!

If someone is tapped to work a 24 hour OT tour, city contract requires payment of double time for 24 hr working tour?

After reading some more, any more OT than 12 hours in a single 24 immediately goes to double time.