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What a shame. I think the economy factors in, but I also think the "new breed" doesn't want to put in the time to train, take time to respond to calls and just get dirty. There are even some paid departments that have trouble recruiting and retaining members. The call to service is, sadly...

May he Rest in Peace. A true War Years warrior, a well known and very respected member of 111.

Rest in Piece, Neil. Thanks for all the tunes and memories.

May those who were lost continue to Rest in Peace. May we NEVER FORGET.

And a truck as well.

I can't tell you how many times I heard "...you'll ain't from around here are you..." or "...you're a Yankee ain't ya..." just because I was using a Halligan tool. Southern hospitality is real, just depends on who you are or where you're from.

I completely agree, a case of too much protective layering. But the guys who were doing this felt they could "stay in longer and search deeper" so, for them, it was an acceptable trade-off. Plus they dressed down as quickly as possible after exiting the fire building.

Had a friend years ago who was assigned to Ladder 19. We had many interesting discussions regarding ladder company tactics. Unlike many truck companies in the area (i.e. Houston, Humble, etc.), 19 seemed to be an aggressive truck and prided themselves at that. It was also the only place I heard...

From another old guy, hurry up and get well, Doug, we miss you.

Rest in Peace Engine 232 (BMA). May the Tin House live on in our memories.

And then he would ask each Division individually if any trucks were available if no one answered the initial transmission. Ah, the good old days.

Continued Rest in Peace, Captain John Dunne Ladder 175.

On another site, it was reported Danny DeJesus of E-280 passed away. He was appointed 1/11/69, retired 8/1/76 and passed on 6/22/25. He was a quiet man in a house full of characters and will be missed. Rest in Peace, Danny.

Belated Happy Birthday. Hope you had a good day

As I remember it, the WTC was at least three 5th alarms with some 3rd's and 2nd's all transmitted for different sites within the WTC complex. All told, I believe that in total, it was the equivalent of 23 alarms.

I think it's a control issue. In the public's eyes (and in the administration's as well) a fifth alarm is more manageable (i.e. under control) than a seventh, ninth or a tenth alarm. We have everything under control, see nothing went past a fifth alarm. It's also like fire related deaths. At...

Back in the day, when the city was burning down, O'Hagan was closing companies and ordering chiefs not to transmit greater alarms. Everyone knew the city was burning down, but statistically O'Hagan could demonstrate that greater alarms were down. Only a few years ago, FDNY had formal assignments...

May they all continue to Rest in Peace.

On the subject of members we haven't heard from in a while, does anyone know how Mack is doing. He was a frequent contributor on this site and a wealth of knowledge. Any information would be appreciated and if anyone has contact with him, please send him my regards. Jim Boyle (aka 1261truckie)

Thank you, Sir. I figured 26 could have walked there. I saw the comment about 58 but 91 was not accounted for.