The previous DC in charge of apparatus in DC retired about a year ago. He was well known in the fire service. At one time DC bought apparatus off of the GSA list but I don't know if that is still the case. There was a photo of the DCFD apparatus committee in a meeting at the Spartan facility in...
This building was the scene of a previous fire where a 60 year old female perished less than 24 hours before this fire. Video on Philly Fire News FB. THIS PLACE WAS RIPPING.
IS-1 is a Deputy Chief, is the Incident Safety Officer (one citywide per platoon) and rides out of Engine 50. ES-1 is an EMS Deputy Chief (one citywide per platoon) and rides out of Engine 43. ES-3 is an EMS Battalion Chief (one citywide per platoon) and rides out of Engine 38.
Way back when Philadelphia Transportation Company (PTC) Emergency Crews were equipped with hose ramps for trolley cars. PTC Emergency Crews were equipped with a heavy rescue like truck.
Gotta brag a little bit here. Yesterday my son Firefighter Matthew McCrory of Ladder Company 6, Platoon A was awarded the Philadelphia Fire Department's Firefighter of the Year Award for two grabs he made in August and September of 2024. He came on the job in January, 2007 and I retired in...
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