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3511, I may be 100% wrong, but as a member of L 38 I never heard about L 38 becoming a TL, I also checked with L 38 historian guru who also never heard of that... What I do know, the street and firehouse was too tight for a SECOND LADDER CO SECTION and that's when L 27-2 was created and E 88-2...

During the early 1960s, most major fire apparatus manufacturers were introducing their own versions of elevating platforms. New York was somewhat unique in terms of building construction, street layout, street congestion and overhead obstructions--such as elevated train structures--when compared...

The Boss is the boss, and is accountable for his men at all times. I doubt anything will happen, certainly not the first time...

Tower-Ladders In the firestorm of the late 1960s and early 1970s, there was an enormous increase in the number of fires in New York City. In conjunction with these fires, the FDNY were subjected to a marked increase in firefighter injuries. Many of these injuries occurred while fighting fires in...

Happy, healthy Birthday wishes to Elwood! ...May we get what we want, May we get what we need, but may we never get what we deserve. HBD!

Only thing about the 80's Seagraves they did not have a great steering radius compared to the Seagraves with phone booth.

Nice, I think it could use a little more orange though...maybe a stripe...

They did, L 173 kind of overdid their rig with festive design, FDNY powers to be were not happy. Luckily the American Legion stepped in and the matter was quashed.

Backstory: To honor the forthcoming United States 1976 Bi-Cenntennial the American Legion sponsored a contest for city firehouses to commemorate by decorating their quarters. There were numerous participants. Some companies even took to decorating their apparatus. This was also the start of...

I have an original E 5 challenge coin, first one with $10 bucks gets it! (I probably have more, maybe a wooden one too)...

To all my Fire net friends that celebrate Passover and Easter. May the true spirit of Easter fill your home today and everyday with light and grace. Happy Easter!

Congrats Lebby! Well done!

Legends of 77 WABC radio posing for this 1984 photo - From left to right: Cousin Brucie (Bruce Morrow); Ron Lundy (RIP); program director Rick Sklar; Chuck Leonard (RIP); and Harry Harrison (RIP)....(Missing: Dandy Dan Daniels)

Ran into Bob Rainey the other day at WTC Medical, looking good Bob, fun chatting with you! You need to join us at one of our FireNet lunches! Best, Dan

My favorite time, sometimes, was the quiet solitude of early morning Housewatch duty as the sun rises with fresh hot cup of Joe in hand and I'd have playing on the radio CBS FM 101 the "Morning Mayor" Harry Harrison....Also , lets not forget, back in the heyday of mid 70's when Don Imus made his...

GADZOOKS, lets keep this Birthday Parade going...Happy, Healthy Birthday Wishes to the Grand Poo-Bah John Bendick Today!...As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two. Enjoy your special day today John!

Dennis Smith, Mel Hazel and Me after 9/11.