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What does that mean?

Engine 91-2 not organized until 1968 in East Harlem.

Great post Cap.

10-75 in the Bronx? THE BRONX IS BURNING!

Not likely a kitchen or bathroom. Some houses had additional quarters like these that housed a battalion or division chief (e.g., L4, E71.) The building was actually their home, in some cases including their families. Other such buildings were fuel depots. A wagon, lubricants and coal...

All great photos Bisket. Thanks for sending and keep going.

TL14 act. L56 8060 you are correct... TL14 relocates to L56. It does happen.

That would be across the street and down the block on the corner from 45/58, whose quarters are at 925 East Tremont Avenue. Nah, I read it wrong. The incident was at 750, 45/58 at 925 East Tremont. My mistake. Why was I not able to entirely delete the message just minutes after I had initially...

Great catch!

The dispatchers, surely wiser than I, must know what narrow streets or firehouses could not accommodate a TL.

TL46 to L55? I didn't think they did that but I guess so.

I'm not doubting that that's what you got from the ticket but 62s quarters are nearly 4 miles from this location on Burnside Avenue while those other companies I listed are in the two mile range. It's only 2 mi from Briggs Avenue for 79 also. either 79 is back on Briggs or the system is not...

2nd Alarm E-88,92,79 79 if responding from Briggs Avenue. if not, probably 45, 93, 95, or 81 next up. Any update on 79 status?

The Washington DC fire alarm telegraph system was deactivated years ago but the decorative alarm boxes remain in place for the most part. They are considered part of the history of DC and are revered by the local populace. Too bad NYC didn't have the foresight to preserve theirs.

I guess i guessed wrong.