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Is anyone here familiar with the operations of the Phoenix fire department? TIA

Can someone from the site that is familiar with Chicago FD answer a quick question for me... Do the "Structural" meaning non-ARFF units that are station at the Airport fire houses respond off of airport property for runs or are they strictly for airport property structural firefighting?

I took this screen grab from the GSE Episode of Rescue 2 centennial. I am just wondering what the 2 medals are for on Capt Ruvolo at the top (not the collar brass but on his chest) I had assumed that the blue one meant you were a rescue member but seeing the other captains not having them I am...

There is the thread going around with the new Tillers that companies are getting converting over from a rear-mount. This got me curious what was the last company to switch from a rear-mount to a tower ladder? And when?

Does NYSP still have a NYC Troop? If so what are their duties within the city?

Seeing some other department run totals being posted I thought I would post one from Canada Pump Rescue Ladder Tanker 1 7382 1A 7072...

This is the city I live and work in. Used to be at Station 8 that responds to the area this happened. First officers killed since 2015 who was first since 1992. Definitely doesn’t happen often. Thoughts are with the co-workers, their families and all of the EPS family...

The 4th alarm - 10-60/10-66 has me wondering about a couple things. Mainly when SOC units relocate do they bring their second piece? When a Squad is acting as a Rescue can they still me assigned as a hazmat unit? Therefore needing their second piece or are they only assigned as a Rescue? Also I...

Is there still a foam unit at E294? The pic in fdnyrigs is one of the new ones and the FAQ on this site lists it however the runs and workers on fdnewyork for 2021 does not list it. Thanks for the replies.

Hello everyone I have a couple questions about the 10-60, TIA for your replies! Is a 10-60 ever assigned as the initial dispatch by dispatchers or is it only used by a chief after the initial response? If a Major Collapse Matrix is the initial dispatch and then a 10-60 is transmitted is it a...

When companies are brought in as relief at a multiple alarm job, do they just take over the rig of the company that is operating and the company that was operating take the relief companies rig? Like are ladders taken down and hose disconnected and repacked so that the new company rig can take...

I have a few questions I have been thinking about for some time and hopefully the amazing brains here can help me out. My questions are regarding promoted but not yet assigned bosses. I understand that unlike many depts FDNY does not use acting officers. They use covering bosses for things like...

I am wondering if there is an SOP or some guidelines regarding the procedures for units transmitting an urgent message to the dispatcher or to command? I am interested in bringing this to my own department and just looking for some background on it. My understanding is that it is to be used with...

If the parent Rescue Company is unavailable and a box comes in requiring the Collapse Rescue respond does the closest one respond or do they only respond along with the parent company? Like if R4 is unavailable and a response is needed in Queens and its R2 and R3 going does L116 still transport...

Hello everyone, I looked through the operational reference guide and did a search on this site but couldn't find what I was looking for. Does anyone know which engines carry a high-rise nozzle or where a list is I could access? Thanks everyone!

How many Mask Service Units are there? I assume they are manned by one FF and I think they respond on a 3rd or 4th alarm?

As far as I understand the Rescue Battalion is the Chief for the 5 rescue companies. Is the RB also responsible for the 7/8 Squads or are they still part of their geographical Battalion?

http://edmontonsun.com/news/local-news/worker-rescued-from-trench-collapse-after-four-hours/wcm/2404abb3-943a-4b71-a94f-01fed7001eba P 11, 6 L 5 R11 DC 2 P3, R3, TRTSU (all respond together as Technical Rescue Team)

https://globalnews.ca/news/4189701/firefighters-battle-massive-blaze-in-industrial-area-in-southeast-edmonton/ I can post a rundown later if people are interested.

Just watched the 9/11 DVD the French brothers made at E7/L1. Always curious what the men in the show are doing now. I know BC Pfiefer became a higher up chief but what about the others? Also the Brotherhood DVD. I know Liam Flaherty is now the Captain of Rescue 2. But anyone know about any others?