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  1. Capttomo

    Scott Paks return to the wire frame

    I hope not but it is not surprising. Scott builds a great pak. The face mask design was always better than the rest for busy urban firefighting. While others were using 5 pull straps, if you preset your own straps, the Scott face piece can be rapidly donned like a ball cap. Field of vision...
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    Congers NY - Haz Mat/Explosion/structure fire 6/24/26

    I have a feeling they will be out there until sometime tommorow. Reminds me of the fire in the shooting range on Middletown Road in Pearl River a few years back when every department in Rockland rotated through except for 5 and 14 I think.
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    Congers NY - Haz Mat/Explosion/structure fire 6/24/26

    Thanks for the update. Stay well
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    FDNY EMS Bunker Gear - Why?

    Wow! We tried nomex uniform pants and shirts over 30 years ago. You are not kidding, they retain body heat and are very uncomfortable to wear. No bueno
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    Congers NY - Haz Mat/Explosion/structure fire 6/24/26

    0755 hrs. Report of chemical reaction and explosion at 125 Wells Ave Congers. Large 1 story commercial - pharmaceutical company. Evolved into a structure fire. Multiple lines stretched. Several in operation. Rockland county and Westchester county haz mat teams on scene. Multiple Mutual aid...
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    Prior to 911 in NYC

    Yes that was the citywide NYPD emergency number prior to 1968.
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    Prior to 911 in NYC

    911 was placed into service in 1968 replacing the 7 digit police emergency number which was (was on the sides of the green and white RMPs) ? —- ——-? Back then you could always dial the operator at 0 to report a fire. But each boro had a 7 digit phone number to report a fire to the CO. Let’s...
  8. Capttomo

    Whole Blood

    Broward County Fire Rescue has been utilizing a whole blood program since late 2020 via its EMS supervisor vehicles and fire rescue helicopters.
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    6/23/26 Bronx 10-75 Box 4767

    Hmmmm. Where was L27 which should have been first due ?
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    News of Members

    Happy Birthday
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    6/17/26 Bronx All Hands Box 3112

    Many good times hanging out on the “Ackie” with friends in the summers of late 60’s and early 70’s. Even did sleigh riding there in winter snowfalls.
  12. Capttomo

    6/17/26 Bronx 10-75 Box 3336

    Hahaha. Thanks for all you do . Stay well
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    6/17/26 Bronx 10-75 Box 3336

    L55 the fast truck???? At least 8-9 closer ladder companies normally. Hmmm.
  14. Capttomo

    Breech of rules nycfire, Time and dates on all incidents

    Well stated Ray. I totally agree.
  15. Capttomo

    6/11/26 Tracy CA Fire Destroys 1,000,000 Square Foot Warehouse

    All of a sudden mega warehouses around the country are burning down like never before. Hmmmm.
  16. Capttomo

    New Seagraves

    It has been scientifically proven for decades that the various light colors are interpreted by the eye differently by time of day as received by the rods and cones in the eyes. Red is much better for daytime and blue is better for night. Secondly there is the issue of contrast When approaching...
  17. Capttomo

    Funny Photo

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  19. Capttomo

    FDNY Staff team cannot tell NYC council how much 5th man would cost

    Despite repeated questioning and request for some type of answer, this group of fecking idiots now running FDNY just sat there and responded "we will look into it". "we have to defer to OMB", "we are unable to answer that question at this time".....when asked for an ESTIMATE on how much the...
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