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As of about 5:30 am, today May 2nd, I-95 is completely closed down in both directions for an extended period of time due to a fiery crash involving a trailer truck and a car in Norwalk, Ct near Exit 15. Avoid the area if at all possible

FDNY Apparatus Update from Retired FDNY B/C J. Calderone. ELEVEN (11) Seagrave 100 Foot Tillers continue to be constructed. Engine 241 and Engine 292 will receive new Seagrave Pumpers shortly Ladder 38 and Ladder 49 will receive new 100 foot rear mounts shortly made by Seagrave. Thank you...

I am asking the membership to please review the "SITE RULES", posted by this site owner "jbendick", on April 30, 2018. After reading some comments posted on this web site recently, I ask that Rule # 3 be re-read. Rule # 3 states: "Members shall refrain from any negative comments regarding any...

Today, April 20th, 2024 is the 50th (GOLDEN) WEDDING ANNIVERSARY for our site owner "jbendick" and his with Madeline. Also Grandparents and GREAT Grandparents to many, including one to be married very soon. THANK YOU for all you do for us and providing us with this GREAT WEBSITE HAPPY 50th...

The Providence, R.I. Fire Department is expanding it's EMS Bike Patrol Program that was on a trial basis last year in downtown Providence. Here the Chief of Department explains how the program has worked and what his plans are for this EMS Bike Patrol Program. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrFOYk1KLiM

The New Haven, Ct Fire Department is hiring, one of the busiest in Connecticut. They are also considering lateral transfers, particularly for paramedics. Here is a local Connecticut News story on it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfrQSe1b76Q Also, here is more information on the New Haven Fire...

For some of us here, many years ago, Easter Sunday was a very special day The day before Easter Sunday we would color Easter Eggs, while Mom is cooking the big Easter Sunday dinner with plans of inviting the whole family over Then we would go to sleep the night before hoping to wake up to our...

To All Me Irish Laddies Out Dar - "Da Luck Of The Irish Ta Ya". www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Dv0vnLr_U

Recently, I received a special gift from Mr Frankie D., aka "fdce54". He sent me this through my email and being one of those "kinda-over-the-hill" guys, he thought I might appreciate it. Well, I sure did. It took me back to those Happy Days that many of us here once knew. The songs, the...

Today, March 3, 2024, Bridgeport, Ct Firefighters remember Captain Francis Federici who made the ultimate sacrifice on March 3rd, 1982. The fire was in a three story building with a restaurant on the first floor with apartments above at the corner of Boston Ave and Helen St. The upper floor...

A serious event is going on throughout much of the country today, February 22 '24. Many cell phones are NOT working, including calling 911. I have both a landline and cellphone but when I try to call my landline from my cellphone, it is NOT WORKING. However, I have tried to text and that IS...

As many of us know, this web site was down most of the day on Wednesday, February 21, '24. As we went to check things out, we received a message saying; "Your Connection Is Not Private" "Attackers might be trying to steal your information from www.nycfire.net" (for example passwords, messages...

Today, February 16th, 2024 marks the 56th Anniversary for the First 911 call in the nation. It occurred in Haleyville, Alabama. Before that we all had to dial a seven digit number to get connected to an emergency dispatcher. These days of course 911 is the Emergency Number we use Nationwide...

January, 2024 Fire Activity: Staten Island: No Multiple Alarm Activity Queens: 1/6 - 2nd Alarm - Box 9619 1/6 - 2nd Alarm - Box 6038 1/8 - 2nd Alarm - Box 4826 1/30 - 2nd Alarm - Box 9523 Manhattan: 1/4 - 3rd Alarm - Box 1228 1/9 - 2nd Alarm - Box 1669 1/13 - 2nd Alarm - Box 1342 Brooklyn...

A Historic Church has collapsed in downtown New London, Ct The address is 66 Union St and this collapse took place about 1:30 pm I'm sure there will be more to follow. Here is a video from the local Day newspaper. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zr_24K2qcw

Maybe it's time to take a break from your busy life and sit back for a moment and enjoy this musical duet. Or maybe your in the firehouse having that evening meal and you could show the guys this. I hope you like it. Okay guys - "take it away" www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGhQ8Wabkf4

Information reported by Retired FDNY B/C Calderone. The following ENGINE COMPANIES have received 2023 Seagrave Pumpers - 2,000 GPM with 500 gallon water tanks, Engine 21 Engine 28 Engine 55 Engine 76 Engine 202 Also; Tower Ladder 87 has received a 2023 - 75 foot Seagrave Tower Ladder Seagrave...

Two Connecticut Firefighters have made a U.S. Flag from old fire hose for the stripes, and wood chips carved in the shape of stars, then covered with polyurethane. They have made a total of four of these flags so far and they donated them for display at firehouses and one for a retirement gift...

To ALL the Members and Visitors of this web site, "A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR to YOU and Your Family Members". Thank You to ALL of Our First Responders who serve us throughout the year and PLEASE Have a Safe Holiday Season To Those in Our Military Serving Our Country...

Today November 9th, we remember 22 year old Bridgeport, Ct Firefighter Nicholas Auriemma, assigned to Ladder Co 3, who made the supreme sacrifice on November 9, 1978. Firefighter Auriemma died at a set fire when he was electrocuted on Fairfield Ave, while holding a ladder. Two other...