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Yes, congratulations to Philip Dacey, aka "Lebby", a frequent contributor to this website. As noted above, Medic Philip Dacey of Station 14 was awarded the Tracy Allen-Lee Medal. Philip a good friend to many of us here and as I see it, "a young guy who is a credit to his generation".

Thank you "entropychaser". And thank you to all our US Military Veterans that served during this Vietnam War. Many still suffer the effects of Agent Orange Some returned home missing a leg or an arm. Some never returned home. I remember a song called "Soldier Boy" dedicated to our Vietnam...

Thanks, Mike, for the above story. I'd just like to add that "Firefighters must Expect the Unexpected" as seen here in this fire in Providence, RI. It could happen anywhere.

From another thread on this site https://www.nycfire.net/forums/threads/7-1-75-nyc-layoffs.37926/ Also: https://www.nycfire.net/forums/threads/fdny-layoffs.62737/ Firefighters from across the country thought if they would lay off firefighters in the busiest fire department in the country...

I'm not really much into politics but this is something that so many of us must be concerned with. Thank you Chief for posting this story which I plan to pass it on.

Some Great News and I can't wait to spread the word. Today, April 23, 2025, "JohnnyGage", aka Dan P., son Craig retired today from the NYPD Counter Terrorism Unit after serving 20 years. During that time Craig P., made over 300 arrests. Thank you, Craig, for your dedicated service in...

"jcisone" is a member of this site. A great guy who is into the fire service. I think he grew up in Brooklyn where he got his start chasing fires.

I would just like to add that Member "EMSR2", aka Keith D., is a fulltime police dispatcher in Branford He also works part time for a private ambulance company in the area. And he is a lifetime volunteer member of the East Haven, Ct Fire Dept. "A lot of irons in the fire" as they say. Keith...

Tom, it's my gift to you. Tom K., a Great Guy, a Good Friend, a FDNY War Years Firefighter, and a Probie School Classmate of Retired Chief Jack K., and Retired Captain John B. Order is confirmed and it should arrive at my (Willy's) house April 22-26. Then I will mail it to your house -...

Thank You "Atlas" for providing us with the entire list of the FDNY Medal Recipients for 2025

There are times when threads of similar nature get posted twice. It's okay and we appreciate each contribution regardless of who gets it first.

Breakdown of Greater Alarms by Division Responses District for the First 3 months of 2025 - from Herb Eysser UFA Staff Div 7 - 12 Div 8 - 11 Div 15 - 10 Div 14 - 9 Div 11 - 7 Div 6 - 5 Div 3 - 4 Div 1 - 3 Div 13 - 2 TOTAL - 63

Thank you Chief. Phils "Lebby" partner, Medic Amanda Czaja also receiving the award

I would like to pass the word on that our Newsletter Member FDNY/EMS Phil Dacey, aka "Lebby", assigned to EMS Sta 14 will be receiving "The Tracy Allen - Lee Medal" this coming June. Those of us that know Phil will tell you what a great guy he is and how he is dedicated to helping people and...

Congratulations Dan, aka "8060rock" on your son being promoted to Lt. Wishing him all the best for a safe and enjoyable career.

You can still listen LIVE to Cousin Brucies LIVE Podcast on Saturday nights from 6pm - 10pm Tony Orlando follows him from 10 - 11 pm https://wabcradio.com/show/cousin-brucies-saturday-night-rock-n-roll-party/ Back in the day I was able to listen to The Wolfman on the radio in the Bridgeport...

Sprague has a population of only about 3,000 residents. It is just north of Norwich at its city/town line. I have owned a duplex house there since 1987 which was only about three blocks from this fire. One of the apartments is occupied by my brother, a retired Bridgeport F.D. - B/C.

Happy Birthday to my good friend, Retired FDNY Captain John Bendick. And THANK YOU for all you've done for me and for providing us with this web site.

Fatal fire for a woman and a young child. Mayday transmitted Three injured members

Johnny, you certainly went to the right school back when you were 13 years old riding with Uncle Jack.