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I once heard a wise chief of a metro sized department tell his battalion and division commanders: “ you will see me at the scene of your emergencies and fires. I am there to observe how our department operations are going. I am there to support you. It is not my intent to take command. Even...

I like that Nik. Thanks

Thank you Elmer. you are correct. I adjusted the map accordingly. Happy New Year.

Thank you 3511........yes you are correct. Good catch. I will adjust the maps momentarily. This has been a rewarding project in that it brought out many site members like you who are truly interested in the FDNY history. The result of this project has been a collaborative effort by quite a few...

You are correct. 85 became 53 but I’m not sure of the date off the top of my head. I will check Mike Boucher’s data on Nyfd.com site. Thanks for the heads up. Happy New Year

Yes here is a picture of the two tractors together in Michigan last week.

Excellent Point. I just edited it . Thank You Happy New Year

Thank You. Happy New Year

Can’t go wrong with somewhere in Division 7 for the first job

In 1910, There were 10 Ladder companies organized in the Bronx. Almost all were in the western half (geographical) of The Bronx. This is where the population growth was. The South Bronx (Melrose, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, Morrisania) and the neighborhoods that grew around the subways (Els)...