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https://www.wbtv.com/2026/10/08/firefighter-killed-2-others-hurt-fighting-massive-fire-north-carolina/ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article317539440.html

https://www.firehouse.com/technology/article/55090880/mayday-vs-urgent-radio-guidelines Excellent summary by Chief Terpak from Jersey City. Not sure if the FDNY has their own policies. If a member is caught in either of those conditions, it should be transmitted as a mayday. If they are simply...

https://westchester.news12.com/retired-mount-vernon-firefighter-defends-outburst-at-protesters-near-911-anniversary-ceremony

What is the structure attached to the rear of the firehouse? Did another company run out of there?

What is the old bank up the street that the FDNY took over being used for?

Driving on I-95 in Virginia is like the last lap of the Daytona 500. That stretch has constant MVA's and construction coupled with the high volume of traffic. You gotta keep your head on a swivel for sudden stops.

I didn’t hear of any mutual aid relocating so I don’t think it went to a 3rd.

I believe they come standard with 2.5 couplings. Most 3" hose has 2.5" couplings. I'm not sure what the FDNY's 3.5" hose coupling sizes are but they're also probably 2.5" couplings.

Manufacturer's will routinely bid on specs even if they can't knowingly meet them completely. Let's say Pierce submitted a bid but limited the warranty to 2 years and couldn't build a stainless-steel cab, the FDNY could still decide to accept their bid with the exceptions outlined in their...

On the bright side, I see that the CFD has a bunch of orders in with Pierce for engines and ladders. The engine specs have a more northeast style body with side mounted ground ladders which is kind of cool to see in a southern department. I believe they also have a few tillers and mid-mount...

Date: 2/4/26 Time: ~2000 hours Location: 183 Shonnard Terrace Fire in a private dwelling Relocators: Station 1: NRFD E22, L12, Car 2309 Station 12: Greenville Sq-15, Car 2152 & Eastchester TL17

Do A.B.C.'s occur because the city won't pay BC's overtime to cover the spot or because no BC's took the overtime?

I believe the orginial fire building is 153 School Street. Full collapse of the original fire building. Extension into Exposure 2, 2A & 4. Relocates: Station 1: NRFD E22 NRFD L12 Station 12: Greenville Sq-15 Eastchester TL-17 Station 13: FDMV E204 FDMV L62 Station 14: Hartsdale E170

Gotta change em up a little so Fire Replica’s can cash in 😆

Helps the chauffer spot the tip of the aerial when setting up around parapets and other obstructions. Also helps when driving if the tip of the aerial extends beyond the edge of the cab.