Recent content by Capttomo

This has been going on for several days and 40-50,000 people have been evacuated. Time to do a vent and burn on the tank. Just like you would on a rail car.

From Chief Goldfeder Bobby” Kilduff Jr was killed in the Line of Duty last night when a top-floor porch apparently gave way while he was operating. Companies first responded to the fire at around 2000 hours for a "triple-decker" on Treadway Road, with heavy fire conditions. “Firefighters had...

I agree with you. Yes it is sad

The Blitzfire is limited to 500 GPM with max input pressure of 175 psi. The multiversal flows 400-1000 GPM depending on tip size under normal conditions. Deck pipes can flow 400-to about 2000 GPM depending on tip size and pressure supplied. 2000 GPM achieved using a 2-1/2” tip with 116 psi tip...

There are so many outstanding men and women working for FDNY EMS. They love their work, but perhaps not the conditions they must frequently work in. They got into that line of work to help people and make a difference in peoples lives. Hard to stay focused when the city is not as committed to...

Thoughts and prayers to the members who were injured today for a full and speedy recovery.

A 2.5 inch hose can move 500 GPM at 55psi friction loss per 100 feet.

Thank God they were not hit. Again, why would anyone want to work in conditions like that for the same pay as a McDonalds worker….unless you are fast tracking onto the FD. These men and women definitely deserve a lot more pay.

That block, which is a long one way stretch from Kingsbridge road to Albany Crescent without any crossstreets has always been steady for work.

Rescue 3 getting a good man from Ladder 37. Well done Travis.

https://www.fireserviceinc.com/cfd2026/

Rest Easy Brother.....Prayers and Condolences to your firehouse and family 30 year veteran died while participating in In service Training drill today We regret to pass on that a member of the Chicago Fire Department died in the Line of Duty today, Thursday, during a training exercise. It...

Wow how quickly we forget these things. Yes that’s right….. L038 had some long runs as second due up that way. And the runs and worker volume back then wasn’t even close to what it is today. Good observation!

https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/1-year-old-killed-two-other-kids-critically-injured-in-nyc-fire-he-was-so-little/

Some solid companies with serious fire duty experience making that box. Not surprised at all that they made quick work of this job.