Recent content by johnd248

Congrats Doug. I started riding at E 248 back in 1964. That just means I am old!

Reported elsewhere: B 41 used all hands for a fire at 469 Rogers Avenue; electrical fire in ceiling. Under control at time of all hands. One line stretched and operating. Could be: E 249, 248, 255. L 113, 157. B 41

One of the four tenants transported to the hospital passed away from injuries sustained at this fire. The others transported have been released. The building is closed while being examined for structural and electrical issues,

Groton City FD responded to a working fire at the Groton Towers apartment complex. Heavy fire was on the third and fourth floor and through the roof. Numerous tenants were stranded on balconies and needed to be rescued via ladders. Four tenants were taken to the hospital. Additional units...

When riding with E 248 in the 60s, I slept through a call. Never heard the watch yell out the box. Never heard all of the company get out bed. First thing I heard was the engine starting. I knew they wouldn't wait for me. Made the mistake of going back sleep. Let's just say what happened when...

Good luck Lebby. I rode with E 248 from 1964 to 1973 and you will run in with them a lot. Enjoy your time on Rogers Avenue.

East New York: 332/175.

Happy B'day, Dec.

Maybe relocating to L 157.

I wish I had a dollar for each time I responded on this box from 1963 to 1974. Has only gotten worse.

Long run for L 172 unless they were relocated in the area.

Used to be called Vanderveer projects.

Reported elsewhere: B 41 used all hands for a Lithium Battery fire at 800 East 39th Strreet, near Farragut Road. Fire on the third floorr. ' If available: E 255, 248, 310 L 157, 174 B 41.

E 26 missed it apparently.

E 205 must have been unavailable.