Recent content by Bxboro

My company in CT is going from a TL to a RM.....I am pleased but would like to hear the advantages/ disadvantages from the FDNY members ........what do you think JK?

Thanks JK for the info

Why was a Tower Ladder assigned ?

A legend in his own mind !! But really he was responsible for introducing many many guys in eastern Ct  to the ways of the FDNY. Many of which became career firefighters throughout the north east and the FDNY. He has , by the way, upgraded to dinner on Arthur Ave.......something I thought I...

Thanks for the photos and history !!!

Thanks guys

Anyone have or direct me where to find pics of 48 Engine's old house on Webster Ave. ? Thx !!

I used to ride with the 44 in the 80's. As a buff, this was the best place to ride back then in my opinion. In the 8 or so years I rode with the 44, I NEVER spent a night without going to a fire. Great memories and experience !! The 44 Aide (Ratso) was a piece of work too !!! Dinner was always...

Anyone have shots of the old house / rigs on 166 st when it was open ??? There was a gentleman who lived nearby me in CT who was a firefighter and officer in 50 and a Chief in 6th Div.(same house) His name was Bob Curly. I spent countless hours listening to his stories about those busy...

I remember seeing a guy at a job with a large metal funnel over the top of his helmet..........I asked him what that was all about. He said "Tin man" from the "Tin House"........priceless !!!

Thanks guys for the info. Been up in Vermont.....no Wi-fi (or McDonalds Willy D) where i was in the sticks !!!!! 

Does anyone have the top 5 oldest (still operating) houses and the dates they were built ? Thanks.

Whats the status with L-23's old house on 140 st. ? City owned ? And finally, does anyone have old pics of the house when it was in use ? thanks !!!

I know what a cornerstone is....but what happened to "48 ENGINE 48" over the door ?

Thanks Mack for the info. I also remember that house when it was sitting there rotting away...what a shame !