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I had your same passion years ago. I went to the Univ. of New Haven in West Haven, CT and studied Arson Investigation. What I SHOUD HAVE DONE was learn a trade (Carpentry, plumbing, electrician, etc), would have been MUCH MORE useful to me! Been a NYC Fireman now for over 10 years, and that degree doesn't put any extra money in my pocket.........Not saying at all that you shouldn't go to college, because you should, but I might want to rethink the Fire Science major...........

I had your same passion years ago. I went to the Univ. of New Haven in West Haven, CT and studied Arson Investigation. What I SHOUD HAVE DONE was learn a trade (Carpentry, plumbing, electrician, etc), would have been MUCH MORE useful to me! Been a NYC Fireman now for over 10 years, and that degree doesn't put any extra money in my pocket.........Not saying at all that you shouldn't go to college, because you should, but I might want to rethink the Fire Science major...........

Gone 2 years, but never forgotten....................Rest in Peace Pat!

Before John got promoted, he worked in my Battalion.................Great guy, a terrible loss!
He was also the boss on 24 engine on the day of the Deutsche Bank building fire...............God rest his soul!
Rest in Peace Brother!

Housewatch is the small office located at the front of the firehouse on the first floor, usually to the right or left of the apparatus floor, or sometimes right in between the two doors. It is where the calls come into on the computers, and are acknowledged. It is to be staffed 24/7 when companies are in quarters, and each fireman takes a 3 hour watch. The Housewatchman turns out the companies when a run comes in, records all the runs in the company journal, answers the department phone, and answers the front door. He's also supposed to record in the journal any visitor who comes into the firehouse.
In Boston, the Housewatch is called the "Patrol" or "Patrol Desk".

I'm not trying to start any problems here...............but if we're gonna start talking FACTS and DATES, then let's get a couple of things clear................FDNY had ALWAYS been doing rescue work, but never had a DEDICATED unit to respond to these types of jobs prior to the formation of the first Rescue company..............FDNY Rescue Company #1 was organized on January 18, 1915, and was placed in service OFFICIALLY on March 6th, 1915.............over 15 years prior to the formation of ANY of NYPD's ESU units.......
And there's no jealousy or hatred here, as I started my career on the NYPD (4-8 Pct).........

I'm not trying to start any problems here...............but if we're gonna start talking FACTS and DATES, then let's get a couple of things clear................FDNY had ALWAYS been doing rescue work, but never had a DEDICATED unit to respond to these types of jobs prior to the formation of the first Rescue company..............FDNY Rescue Company #1 was organized on January 18, 1915, and was placed in service OFFICIALLY on March 6th, 1915.............over 15 years prior to the formation of ANY of NYPD's ESU units.......
And there's no jealousy or hatred here, as I started my career on the NYPD (4-8 Pct).........

Sorry Brother, you are mistaken...............Most important position in the engine is the Chauffer......................Without any WATER, the Control Man's job is USELESS!

Sorry Brother, you are mistaken...............Most important position in the engine is the Chauffer......................Without any WATER, the Control Man's job is USELESS!

It's B.S...............What do the city residents pay their taxes for...........and when does the "Taxing" end?????????????? Bloomberg should never have been allowed to buy his 3rd term..............

I've been a registered Republican for almost 16 years, and a NYC fireman for about 10 years...........................The Republicans have DISGUSTED me with their actions regarding the Zadroga Bill............I've personally been down to Washington D.C. TWICE, and up to Boston 2 weeks ago, with fellow 9-11 workers and survivors lobbying the politicians who were on the fence about voting YES on this Bill.................One Republican i'm particularly PISSED OFF at is Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown...............I have ALOT of friends on the job up in Massachusetts, and Scott Brown was basically put into office by the firemen and cops of Mass.................That was one reasons why we had a press conference up in Boston 2 weeks ago.....................Just goes to show you.........NONE OF THESE POLITICIANS ARE ANY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What's Frank Cruthers' pension have to do with anything???? Do you work for the NY Post? That man worked for the city of NY for 43 years........Although his management style may not have been liked by all, the man deserves EVERY PENNY of that pension!!!!!! He WORKED for it and EARNED it!!!!

What's Frank Cruthers' pension have to do with anything???? Do you work for the NY Post? That man worked for the city of NY for 43 years........Although his management style may not have been liked by all, the man deserves EVERY PENNY of that pension!!!!!! He WORKED for it and EARNED it!!!!

What's Frank Cruthers' pension have to do with anything???? Do you work for the NY Post? That man worked for the city of NY for 43 years........Although his management style may not have been liked by all, the man deserves EVERY PENNY of that pension!!!!!! He WORKED for it and EARNED it!!!!

"Bashing" in the sense of them publishing non-stories to gain public sentiment AGAINST the firefighters..............Just like the NY Post's agenda against the FDNY!

"Bashing" in the sense of them publishing non-stories to gain public sentiment AGAINST the firefighters..............Just like the NY Post's agenda against the FDNY!

"Bashing" in the sense of them publishing non-stories to gain public sentiment AGAINST the firefighters..............Just like the NY Post's agenda against the FDNY!

You gotta be real idiot to put those on your own car..........Let alone the volly chief vehicle.............Throw him out of the volly company, just for being an idiot!!!!! I'm sure they have more "Qualified" people to take over the chief's position!

As per our Union President Steve Cassidy..................Firehouse closings are gonna be almost definite this year..........Close enough companies, and there's your 300 guys, dispersed amongst the remaining firehouses.
In addition to the lawsuit against the city by the jerkoff Vulcans...............It's gonna be a long time till they put a proby class in............I really feel for the guys from list 6019! I just hope that they all remember WHO delayed or prevented their hiring if and when they ever get on the job!!!!!

Just wanted to extend a very large THANK YOU to the Yonkers Fire and Police Departments! Today, we had the funeral of active duty NYC Fireman Rory O'Flaherty of Ladder 34. Rory died unexpectedly from a medical condition while off duty. The funeral was held at St. John the Baptist church on Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers. The Yonkers Fire and Police Departments both did a FANTASTIC job with the aerial ladders holding the flag over Yonkers Ave, with all the companies showing up with the rigs, and with their off-duty members showing up in Class A's. Yonkers PD did a great job with the Motorcycle escort and traffic control!
You guys are a Class Act!
Thank You!

Matt Garvey was one of my D.I's in Probie School. I had the honor of being with him his last few weeks on this earth, along with some of my other Probie School instructors who didn't make it........................Doug Miller, Mike Lyons, Tarel Coleman, Batt. Chief John Paolillo, and Batt. Chief John Fanning.
Never Forget, Never FORGIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!