https://www.fireengineering.com/
Its been 50 Years since this fire occurred. Its effects were long lasting among the Firefighters that were there that Day. The health issues it caused brought in many changes to Response notable Reading smoke and what's burning. It's a long read but worth the time.
I worked at a building on Greene St. These basements in these loft buildings are a nightmare with the lights on. My building was interconnected with buildings on the exposures 2&4 plus exposure 3 on the street behind us on Wooster street. Imagine navigating that in smoke and heat. The square...
Correct 68jk. The bridge has a circular turn with an overhead clearance just enough to accommodate the rigs. Drops about 40 feet from street level Queens side down to Rossevelt Island.
Engine 49 was housed on Welfare Island NKA Roosevelt Island. They disbanded in 1958. What gets me about this Box is it continues to be a Manhattan Box. Why doesn't Manhattan send units ? OH WAIT , its in Queens. 2 chiefs on the Box.
Lived across the Street from 53 & 43 for 17 Years. Hope those Guys are all ok. Intersections are just not respected anymore. Pray for a quick recovery to all those involved.
Our 2nd anniversary of losing FDNY Lt Russo assigned to station 49 in Astoria. She was murdered 2 years ago and is still sorely missed. Had a wreath laying in Her honor. Continued condolences to Her Family.
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