Recent content by ta176

Back in the day Dispatcher would ask any trucks available in Brownsville?

Around the corner from the Fire House.

Just received word of the passing of Lt. Benny Garcia on 1/30/2026, a former member of Eng 82, 232, 299 and a LT. in 295. He has been living in N.C., Charlotte area since his retirement. When my daughter was living there, I would always stop in and see him. Truly a good guy. A service is planned...

I hope the fine for a blocked hydrant is steep enough so that they never do it again, especially when there is a fire.

Chauffeurs get ready to put the chains on the rig.

As a Fire Marshal that worked the night of FF Bohan's wake, I was assigned security duty at his house, til the Family returned home. I also did for it FF Williams.

When I was building a 440 for my Cuda they did my heads for the motor. Bronze guides and a 3 angle valve seat.

They just had a 5th at 108 St. & Atlantic Ave.. Queens is getting to be like Brooklyn was during the war years.

Seems like they are already ratted out.

Just a reminder of how we go from 0 to 110 % in a matter of minutes. RIP Brother Brady.

Night tour drills use to be going to fires.

Anyone know why 176 would be going to the Rock on a night tour?

That video says it all. Hoping there are no serious injuries. Prayers for all involved.

The wake for George Grossman is Monday, 10/20, at the Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home located at 7447 Amboy Rd. Staten Island from 2-4 and 7-9. The Funeral is Tuesday,10/21, at 1000 hours at the Our lady Help of Christians RC Church located at 7396 Amboy Rd. Staten Island.

The passing of Lt. George Grossman 230 today, FF in l03. For the longest time was my good neighbor and after a night tour we would always spend a couple of hours telling the night tour stories and there was always one above and beyond. George RIP, I will definitely miss you. And condolences to...