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I see that the City of Newark is undergoing a major upgrade in its equipment. Good to see the firefighters being properly equipped. Newark at one time i believe a 2 Towers ladders but in the last 20 years have had none. Is it the money or the need that the city has not acquired at least 1 ?

We continue to Mourn Lt Allison Russo assigned the EMS Station 49 In Astoria ,Qns. Still miss Your Waves Lt., Justice will soon be served. Our Community still remembers.

On This Day Three gave their lives in the line of duty: Captain David P. Holcomb, 52; Firefighter Phyllis McAllister, 43; and Firefighter James A. Chappell, 29. All with the Philadelphia Fire Dept. We continue to remember them and their Families. RIP.

https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/hazmat-incident-astoria-restaurant-hospitalizes-2-authorities-say Not sure the Box or what companies were assigned either than 312 263 & 117 Hazmat1 , Haztec And the Division 14. Leak was in a freezer.

https://abc7ny.com/pepsico-fire-propane-tank-pepsi-co-factory/11674457/

On this Date 29 years ago terrorist again struck at Democracy and our way of life as free Americans. Never forget.

Hello All, Thought some of You might find this interesting. Williamsburg S.C. Has a Full second Alarm Fleet of 75 Mack CF's. Pretty sure they are not frontline anymore but they look sweet. I know some of You may have spent sometime on one of these. Thought you would like to know where they...

https://www.firehouse.com/rescue/water-ice/news/21208390/watch-ct-firefighters-use-aerial-in-dramatic-rescue-of-sinking-truck Of course the Dum Actions of the Driver put this Entire Crew at Risk. I know its their Job and they do it like no others , But we gotta fix stupid.

It’s been 21 years since one of the most heartbreaking days in Worcester’s history. On Dec. 3, 1999, a blaze at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. claimed the lives of six Worcester firefighters. Each December since, the city has remembered the sacrifices of Lt. Thomas Spencer, Lt...

Hello All i believe a communications frequency has now been set up for the Mutual Aid EMS Teams that have arrived from around the Country. I wanted to Thank them for all they do. Please if you see them around the City and they look a little lost , please assist with directions or more if...

Its been 20 Years Today since the City of Worcester lost 6 Brave Men serving their City and keeping it safe. I know its been 20 years but please keep these Families in Your Prayers over the Holidays and Always. Keep them close to Your Hearts. LT. THOMAS SPENCER LT. JAMES LYONS FF. PAUL...

https://wnep.com/2019/11/01/fire-at-pocono-manor-in-monroe-county/ Several Counties out on this Job. Large Structure undergoing renovations. 3 towers Going and more were needed , but due to limits on resources not available due to manpower .

I recall back in the late 70's early 80's I guess a signal 10-30 . We had plenty of those in my old neighborhood of East Harlem 53/43 and from what I remember 2 & 2 would be assigned for what felt like an extended operation. Clutter , abandoned buildings too unstable to enter. Can anyone fill me...

Hello All as we fast approach the 4th of July Holiday would anyone happen to have throwback photos of F.D.N.Y. Equipment painted for the 1976 200 Year Bicentennial.? I remember Engine 76 had a huge 76 Covering the Front of the rig . We were painting hydrants in RED , WHITE and BLUE. Fire house...

So Today i again saw my first due truck company in a Seagraves spare. When this happens does the spare show up fully stocked , or does the Company receiving it have to move all the gear over to the spare? 

Good Morning All , I did not see much traffic Today on this most Tragic of Events in our Country. Please let us Never Forget what occurred This Day 16 Years ago. Never Forget the Families , Children , Fathers and Mothers . Never forget the sacrifices made This Day. As you remember where you...

I was looking for some help here with this question. I just moved to Astoria 33rd RD and Crescent ST. Is ladder 117 Second due to a box here? I know 116 Is first in truck? Just quite a run. Thanks   

I know this has been mentioned before , but it is time to rethink how squads are used as an engine in their own response area . Would it make more sense to Add an Engine to the Box initially and if it is a worker then the Squad is the Squad..  BOX (515 ) ON 12/14/16 Looking at this rundown Sq 1...

Hello i was hoping some of the older Members here might shed some light on this.  Is the C/I Pumping Station still active. ? Is it true it was built in response to the coney island fire of 1911 ? I was always curious about this building. 2301 Neptune Avenue. Thanks 

Let us not forget the sacrifices firefighters make all over the world to protect human life. To often their lives are cut tragically short , doing what they love.  I can't imagine what it would be like to search for a loved one thru this a brother or Sister .  I pray if criminal intent was at...