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    HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY 2024

    To All Me Irish Laddies Out Dar - "Da Luck Of The Irish Ta Ya". www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Dv0vnLr_U
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    The 50's - A Pop Culture Tribute

    Recently, I received a special gift from Mr Frankie D., aka "fdce54". He sent me this through my email and being one of those "kinda-over-the-hill" guys, he thought I might appreciate it. Well, I sure did. It took me back to those Happy Days that many of us here once knew. The songs, the...
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    Bridgeport, Ct Fire Dept remembers Capt Francis Federici - LODD

    Today, March 3, 2024, Bridgeport, Ct Firefighters remember Captain Francis Federici who made the ultimate sacrifice on March 3rd, 1982. The fire was in a three story building with a restaurant on the first floor with apartments above at the corner of Boston Ave and Helen St. The upper floor...
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    Cell phone service out - February 22 '24

    A serious event is going on throughout much of the country today, February 22 '24. Many cell phones are NOT working, including calling 911. I have both a landline and cellphone but when I try to call my landline from my cellphone, it is NOT WORKING. However, I have tried to text and that IS...
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    Website down on February 21, '24

    As many of us know, this web site was down most of the day on Wednesday, February 21, '24. As we went to check things out, we received a message saying; "Your Connection Is Not Private" "Attackers might be trying to steal your information from www.nycfire.net" (for example passwords, messages...
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    The FIRST 911 CALL

    Today, February 16th, 2024 marks the 56th Anniversary for the First 911 call in the nation. It occurred in Haleyville, Alabama. Before that we all had to dial a seven digit number to get connected to an emergency dispatcher. These days of course 911 is the Emergency Number we use Nationwide...
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    Fire Activity - 2024

    January, 2024 Fire Activity: Staten Island: No Multiple Alarm Activity Queens: 1/6 - 2nd Alarm - Box 9619 1/6 - 2nd Alarm - Box 6038 1/8 - 2nd Alarm - Box 4826 1/30 - 2nd Alarm - Box 9523 Manhattan: 1/4 - 3rd Alarm - Box 1228 1/9 - 2nd Alarm - Box 1669 1/13 - 2nd Alarm - Box 1342 Brooklyn...
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    Historic Church Collapses in New London

    A Historic Church has collapsed in downtown New London, Ct The address is 66 Union St and this collapse took place about 1:30 pm I'm sure there will be more to follow. Here is a video from the local Day newspaper. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zr_24K2qcw
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    How about a musical duet

    Maybe it's time to take a break from your busy life and sit back for a moment and enjoy this musical duet. Or maybe your in the firehouse having that evening meal and you could show the guys this. I hope you like it. Okay guys - "take it away" www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGhQ8Wabkf4
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    FDNY Fire Apparatus Deliveries - 2023

    Information reported by Retired FDNY B/C Calderone. The following ENGINE COMPANIES have received 2023 Seagrave Pumpers - 2,000 GPM with 500 gallon water tanks, Engine 21 Engine 28 Engine 55 Engine 76 Engine 202 Also; Tower Ladder 87 has received a 2023 - 75 foot Seagrave Tower Ladder Seagrave...
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    U.S. FLAG Made From Old Fire Hose

    Two Connecticut Firefighters have made a U.S. Flag from old fire hose for the stripes, and wood chips carved in the shape of stars, then covered with polyurethane. They have made a total of four of these flags so far and they donated them for display at firehouses and one for a retirement gift...
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    It's that Time of the Year Again

    To ALL the Members and Visitors of this web site, "A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR to YOU and Your Family Members". Thank You to ALL of Our First Responders who serve us throughout the year and PLEASE Have a Safe Holiday Season To Those in Our Military Serving Our Country...
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    Remembering Bridgeport, Ct Firefighter Nicholas Auriemma

    Today November 9th, we remember 22 year old Bridgeport, Ct Firefighter Nicholas Auriemma, assigned to Ladder Co 3, who made the supreme sacrifice on November 9, 1978. Firefighter Auriemma died at a set fire when he was electrocuted on Fairfield Ave, while holding a ladder. Two other...
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    PHOTOS - WAR YEARS Brownsville 1969 - 1773

    Here is an 11-12 minute video of 120 photos (most are black and white) taken in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn by Ira Hoffman, an HONORARY FDNY Assistant Chief. Back in those days, Ira hung out in the Brownsville area as a photographer/buff with Engine 231, Ladder 120, and the 44...
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    FDNY Apparatus News

    This is an OFFICAL Report on the most recent FDNY Fire Apparatus News, which I received from a friend. PUMPERS: Eng 161, Eng 321, Eng 273, Eng 1, and Eng 265 - have received new 2023 Seagrave Pumpers Eng 15, Eng 9, and Eng 72 - will receive new 2023 Seagrave Pumpers shortly 41 Additional...
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    Willis Sands - FDNY Medic and Auxiliary Firefighter (?)

    A 69 year old Connecticut Volunteer Firefighter by the name of Willis Sands was hit and killed by a car on Route 354, Sunday evening, October 29th in Salam, Ct when he was walking home from a Trick or Treat event, sponsored by the volunteer department, Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Department, of...
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    10/21 DELAYED Norwich, Ct 2nd Alarm

    Delayed entry Saturday evening 10/21 - 2nd Alarm for Norwich, Ct www.theday.com/local-news/20231021/one-treated-for-smoke-inhalation-after-fire-in-norwich/ See comment posted at end of article as to responding companies, etc
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    Looking back to The Fourth of July, 1970s and 1980s

    40 or 50 years ago, the Fourth of July night would be the busiest night for heavy fire activity throughout places like the FDNY, or Providence, RI. The firefighters and fire dispatchers who were a part of it have since retired, or sadly some have passed away. They have been replaced by the...
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    MC's Audio Podcast Series

    I think there might be some here who may be interested in watching, and maybe subscribing to, a video podcast called "MC's Audio". There are many videos featuring members of the FDNY and NYPD, and others as well. I believe he, Mike Colon, operates from his home in New Haven, Ct If you'd like...
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    Connecticut Fire Department Apparatus and Profiles

    Under this topic, I would like to present to you some of Connecticut's Fire Departments. In this first profile, we have Fairfield, Hamden, and Milford, all fairly active departments and similar in size. Also of interest is that one or two of the engine companies operate as a Quint. Of course...
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