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Happy Birthday, Rev Elwood. Best wishes for many more.

I think the FDNY realized early on (probably after TL 1 and TL 14 showed their capabilities) just how valuable tower ladders were. The original plan was one tower per division, but after they "proved themselves" that changed to almost one per battalion and in some cases two per battalion...

Except for the short trailer, which really bounced the tillerman around, those 85ft Macks were good rigs. The tormentors were quick to set up and the aerial was quick to get into operation. They could take a beating and keep going.

Rest in Peace, George.

Old school !

Happy Birthday, Ken. Hope you had a really great day and best wishes for many more.

May they continue to Rest in Peace.

When I first started in Texas, face shields were exclusively in use. After I had some time on the Department, I convinced the Chief to obtain several pairs of Bourkes and try them out on a "trial" basis. Mixed reaction to them, some members liked them and switched over while some did not. I...

Brownsville is more enteraining!

Thanks Lebby and Signal73.

What companies are part of this task force?

Chief, Did he also serve in L-102?

If anyone has a picture of it that they can post, 173 did a great job on their rig.

Classic Brownsville!

1968

From another site: 1.2 With regret, the Department announces the death of retired Firefighter Leon P. Sangunitto appointed June 18, 1960, retired October 2, 1980, formerly of L-159, residing in San Diego, CA, which occurred on December 2, 2024. Leon transferred into 132 from 282 sometime in...

Amen !

Long run for 127. Weren't there any closer, available Towers?

Found this on youtube Credit to Kyle Cook The Tradition Continues

Happy Birth!day, Captain Bendick. Best wishes for today and many more. Thank you for all you have done for us.