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batt2 liked a post in a topic by lt411 in FDNY Battalion Chief Question February 2, 2012

Just a quick story- one afternoon,when was a newly promoted captain,I was called by the OAD (officer assignment desk) and told to report to a S. Bronx engine company to do my 6x9 (night) tour. I got there plenty early (it was where I was assigned as a probie,24 yrs earlier,so I was somewhat excited). The day tour officer said-sorry,Cap-there must be a mistake- I'm working for the Captain tonite- he just went full-duty yesterday from medical leave.
Ok, so I called OAD and they explained the situation. SO,they said go to Ozone Park, Queens, to Eng ?. After getting directions from the brothers in the Bronx, I headed there. After the toll over the Triboro, and an hour of driving, I got there. Of course they were out of quarter! When they got back I tracked down the engine officer- he said No, we don't need an officer- I'm working a mutual tonie for the captain. On the phone again to OAD- oh, sorry,they said- go to the Rockaways (Queens) to the "Big house" (only FDNY house w/ 2 engines and a truck). Another toll, and another 40 minutes of driving! Total of 4 tolls (there and back home) and who knows how much gas and driving! Get promoted and see the world! At least I caught a "job" in a PD, so it wasn't a total waste.

firedude liked a post in a topic by batt2 in Smoke over Yonkers January 30, 2012

3rd Alarm, 33 Lincoln Tr
Time of Dispatch 1452hrs 1-30-12

firedude liked a post in a topic by batt2 in Smoke over Yonkers January 30, 2012

3rd Alarm, 33 Lincoln Tr
Time of Dispatch 1452hrs 1-30-12

firedude liked a post in a topic by batt2 in Smoke over Yonkers January 30, 2012

3rd Alarm, 33 Lincoln Tr
Time of Dispatch 1452hrs 1-30-12

firedude liked a post in a topic by batt2 in Smoke over Yonkers January 30, 2012

3rd Alarm, 33 Lincoln Tr
Time of Dispatch 1452hrs 1-30-12

firedude liked a post in a topic by batt2 in Smoke over Yonkers January 30, 2012

3rd Alarm, 33 Lincoln Tr
Time of Dispatch 1452hrs 1-30-12

firedude liked a post in a topic by batt2 in Smoke over Yonkers January 30, 2012

3rd Alarm, 33 Lincoln Tr
Time of Dispatch 1452hrs 1-30-12

firedude liked a post in a topic by batt2 in Smoke over Yonkers January 30, 2012

3rd Alarm, 33 Lincoln Tr
Time of Dispatch 1452hrs 1-30-12

batt2 liked a post in a topic by tommyguy in Let's Get Engine 306 a New Kitchen January 28, 2012

I apologize if this has already been posted. Well, I actually I don't. Twice is not bad.
I live in Yonkers and love it. I really do. And one of the best things about Yonkers is our thoroughly professional fire department. Someone wrote here recently that whenever they think about YFD they feel proud to be a Yonkers resident. That was a pretty cool statement and it made me realize....I feel exactly the same way.
Anyway, click on the link below and then -- please!!! -- vote for 306!
http://rescueremodel.com/

batt2 liked a post in a topic by Just a guy in 40 years ago today LODD - NYPD Officers Rocco Laurie and Gregory Foster January 28, 2012

40 years ago today New York City Police Officers Rocco Laurie and Gregory Foster were walking a foot post at Avenue B and E. 11th street in Manhattan. Without warning, 4 cowardly members of the BLA ambushed them from behind and shot both officers multiple times in the back. After these officers fell, these animals stood over the officers and continued to shoot. These officers were both marines who had served in Vietnam and wanted to continue their service as NYPD officers. Today we honor these brave officers for their service and sacrafice. These Officers may be gone but they will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace My Brothers.
NEVER FORGET, NEVER FORGIVE

batt2 liked a post in a topic by Just a guy in Yonkers - Vacant House Fire, 3 Alarms 1/7/12 January 8, 2012

I had a call to that house once around 2002 and there was a family living there at the time and the house was in a state of disrepair. Last spring my unit had the occasion to search this now vacant house and the large garage that is next to it. The house was in dangerous disrepair but you could tell that in it's time it was a beautiful home. If I remember correctly the home used to be used as a convent for the nuns who were assigned to the former Elizabeth Seton College on North Broadway. There was even remnants of a garden in the back and side of the house with stone benches that once graced the property.
The garage was a large building with at least one and maybe 2 levels that went below the ground and I believe one or 2 levels above ground. I haven't seen any pictures yet of this building yet to see if it too was involved in the fire.
Thankfully there were no serious injuries and the brush fires were put out before they were able to endanger any other structures.

jack10562 liked a post in a topic by batt2 in Yonkers 3rd Alarm 12-28-11 December 28, 2011