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Should I go and build a boat mast so the good capt can do his Lt. Dan impression during the storm??
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QUICK!! SOMEONE GO AND GRAB THE "GUM-BALL MACHINE" OFF OF IT!!!

Says it right there. Unfortunately people got in the line of fire and were hit accidentally. This only made news because it was near the E.S.B. If it was any where else in NY or another city, it probably would only get a 5 second news report.
Speedy recovery to those who were hit by the crossfire.

While this is difficult and likely extremely hard on those officers, they were faced with a instantaneously unfolding dynamic situation that resulted in their having no reasonable option other than to engage. They were not afforded concealment or cover from which to take slower more well placed shots, they were suddenly faced with being killed themselves. No doubt they'll take a lot of heat, but I'd be surprised to hear from any true "experts in the field" that this could have been handled differently.

Says it right there. Unfortunately people got in the line of fire and were hit accidentally. This only made news because it was near the E.S.B. If it was any where else in NY or another city, it probably would only get a 5 second news report.
Speedy recovery to those who were hit by the crossfire.

Says it right there. Unfortunately people got in the line of fire and were hit accidentally. This only made news because it was near the E.S.B. If it was any where else in NY or another city, it probably would only get a 5 second news report.
Speedy recovery to those who were hit by the crossfire.

Says it right there. Unfortunately people got in the line of fire and were hit accidentally. This only made news because it was near the E.S.B. If it was any where else in NY or another city, it probably would only get a 5 second news report.
Speedy recovery to those who were hit by the crossfire.

Says it right there. Unfortunately people got in the line of fire and were hit accidentally. This only made news because it was near the E.S.B. If it was any where else in NY or another city, it probably would only get a 5 second news report.
Speedy recovery to those who were hit by the crossfire.

Surprised no one posted anything about this one here. The photos are just simply amazing. Talk about being at the right place at the right time!!!
From the Daily News:




Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/north-carolina-resident-john-wilson-opts-snap-photos-run-controlled-blast-ave-subway-construction-site-wrong-article-1.1141669



Link to more of his photos:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/authorities-rush-assess-damage-ave-subway-blast-article-1.1141228

Surprised no one posted anything about this one here. The photos are just simply amazing. Talk about being at the right place at the right time!!!
From the Daily News:




Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/north-carolina-resident-john-wilson-opts-snap-photos-run-controlled-blast-ave-subway-construction-site-wrong-article-1.1141669



Link to more of his photos:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/authorities-rush-assess-damage-ave-subway-blast-article-1.1141228

What??? No mugshot of Carew???

I want to drive an pump this beauty!!
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When my father was alive and battleing cancer, he had to carry a card with him at all times because he was receiving radiation treatment. Even with the medical radioactive dyes and stuff for CT Scans ect, he had to have the card. And that was back in the late 80s and early 90s.

Who cares!!!! If a department wants to run its own aerial truck, rescue or what ever they have the right too. Remember one thing, it all ends when Mr. & Mrs. Taxpayer start asking "Why is our (insert the vehicle) keeps going to the other town instead of protecting our own?" why do we have to rely on mutual aid on every call??
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Respectfully fireguy,
I don't know much about that neck of the woods you guys are talking about, so I won't comment on it. However, I take issue with ANY firefighter referring to fire apparatus as "toys." I recently rode with another firefighter who referred to his apparatus as I believe he said "a shiny red toy."
This isn't a lecture or anything. Fire apparatus are there for a deadly serious purpose. Those ladders, aerials, pumps and hoses might be the tools needed to pull a seriously burned victim from a raging fire, or get water on a fire to hopefully prevent that victim from burning to death, or dying of asphyxiation from toxic, choking, burning plastics, wood, or a thousand other things.
Firefighters definitely take pride in their apparatus. We love to wash them, test them and keep them ready for those times of need. We love to operate them.
Let's just keep our eyes on the objective of the mission. And it is serious, it is deadly, it is why we are/were there. To answer the call to action.
I don't think you'll hear too many cops refer to their weaponry or rigs as toys. Why should we be any different?
Have a safe day Bro.

I own retired fire apparatus that had there day of firefighting, they are toys and big boy toys at that . Listen to efdcapt115 he is one smart man and a plus to this site . [did I do ok capt ? ]

Ang, you always add a different dynamic to any conversation. I'd like to return the compliment to you, and tell you that you are right again. Retired apparatus I guess does fall into the category of "big boy toys." lol

Jack10562 is correct. These are NOT mutual aid, these are the non union "scabs" from Alabama brought up by coned to replace their locked out Union employees. These workers were commonly observed performing substandard/unsafe work all across westchester, including the shallow setting of new poles.

This was sent to us by our brothers out west. Real class acts!

One Of The NRFD Members Made Memorial/Remebrence T-Shirts To Remeber And Honor NRFD Member FF K. Morris. T-Shirts Cost Is $20.00 Per Each Shirt And Are Still Avaiable In All Sizes And Also Included Sizes For Kids. For More Info Or To Order T-Shirts Or To Make A Donation, Contact One Of The Five Firehouses In New Rochelle Or Any Member Of The NRFD Or The Local Bar Spectators Where Keith Bartending.
The Back Of The T-Shirt Looks Like This:

Who cares!!!! If a department wants to run its own aerial truck, rescue or what ever they have the right too. Remember one thing, it all ends when Mr. & Mrs. Taxpayer start asking "Why is our (insert the vehicle) keeps going to the other town instead of protecting our own?" why do we have to rely on mutual aid on every call??
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Who cares!!!! If a department wants to run its own aerial truck, rescue or what ever they have the right too. Remember one thing, it all ends when Mr. & Mrs. Taxpayer start asking "Why is our (insert the vehicle) keeps going to the other town instead of protecting our own?" why do we have to rely on mutual aid on every call??
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Rest in Peace Lenny, you will be missed but not forgotten.
Lenny's last login was July 18, at 7:10pm and made a post in the Questioning for infectious diseases as part of medical history thread.

Just a question with the different color coats, is that the company officer or the ladder company members wearing the tan coats? I figured its for ID purposes.