Recent content by JohnnyGage

TA, were you fitted for your helmet? We hand a machine of some sort that measured the shape of our head, no size.

Ray, the ONE THING they should go back to, the hickory night stick!

Actually the back "fender" was black as well. The NYPD original paint scheme had both fenders and the running board black. They also had a warbler type siren tthat had a distinctive sound. Maybe they will go back to wearing leather jackets too.

TK, It was like back to the future, he's a little hunched over and has gray hair. We swapped a few stories, I had him laughing.

Thanks for adding the update Willy. Yes we are getting close to wrapping up the interviews and photos. Last week, I visited the fire academy and interviewed the Chief of Training Frank Leeb and Chief Ray Downeys son Deputy Chuck Downey. Both were extremely friendly, helpful and kind. Magnificent...

Have to feel for L 8, if they aren't relocating, they're FAST truck. UGH.

Charlie, funny you asked that question. I interviewed the legend Warren 120 Fuchs last night for the book project and we were discussing just that. He also told me they cook at the CO, nobody brown bags, I thought that was interesting. He lives near you now in Bucks County. Below is the...

With deepest sympathy to his family and Canarsie Brothers, may Tim rest in eternal peace.

It was an industrial area, closed down at night. Usually quiet with the usual dumpster fires and abandoned car fires. Or, an all night factory job, or some lousy foam run.

Yep. Very knowledgable, he was the HAZMAT Guru, extensive background and experience. Started his career in L 58.

The introduction of CPC concept was explained to me from FDNY Firefighter Phil McArdle, charter member of Hazmat Compny 1. He was interviewed in upcoming book, "They Saved New York."

I was detailed there from L 112 on occasion, you either had a restful night or you were up all night at some job that required the foam rig. I watched the sunrise from 9PM on 8th Av in Manhattan with an asbestos leak from manholes, ugh. The firehouse was nutty, too. They kept count of every...

Happy Birthday John, many more! Enjoy your special day!

As a side note to your birthday, good thing we didn't bring you back to E 88 & L 38, where if it was your birthday, it was most likely to be celebrated wearing your cake!

Guess whose BIRTHDAY IS TODAY....THE GRAND POO-BAH MR. WILLY! Happy and healthy good wishes to you on your special day. Eat cake, the secret of maintaining your youth and good looks! h!