Classic FDNY Footage

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

1961 Newsreel: FDNY unveils hydraulic ladders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjRvRnXvn_s

I found this little gem online. I believe they are talking about the 146 foot Margirus ladders.

Stillman Fires Collection - FDNY Chief Officers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15o_ZFMLVUI

Also found this one. No idea when it is from, only there is no sound and it lists Superintendent F.P. Schwank.

Edited September 7, 2011 by SRS131EMTFF

[bigrig77 95]

Wow, love this old school stuff. They guys all look so different back then.

[sfrd18 360]

Wow, classic indeed. I'm guessing that the top video's from the early '60's, possibly '61. I never knew about the basket on the outside of the ladder the guys used as opposed to climbing it. As for the second video, it looks like it's from either the '20's or '30's.

Great videos and a great find!