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Long stretch for the engine(s).

Has anyone noticed that lately some dispatchers, especially one in the Bronx and one in Staten Island speak as though they are auditioning for reading disclaimers at the end of commercials for loans and auto sales? They speak so fast and even cut out their dispatcher numbers at the end of the...

Mack, that could definitely be the answer. I guess these eyes are not as sharp as they used to be. Thanks my friend.

That's what I thought but in the video it showed 55 pulling out of quarters in front of the rescue rig. Unless 55 was a temporary stay at another house.

When was R1 in with 55 engine?

Well, I guess they could have gotten Polish takeout in lieu of their usual neighborhood joints.

8th avenue between College Place and 122 street, er, College Point Blvd. that is.

When E251 was established in the early 50's they had a Ward LaFrance "Quad" apparatus and had it for many years. 251's quarters are just a few blocks west of this incident.

Thank you, soda-acid

I wonder if that building was the former "Mays" department store.

Probably not the correct forum for this but today I heard two calls for immediate PD responses. The first was a company in Brooklyn who had an irate "citizen" who would not move his double parked auto to let the rig pass and therefore unable to respond to the box. The second was this afternoon...

Rest In Peace Sir and condolences to Chief K. on his loss.

10-41 code 1 for a fire in the shower.

Yes indeed, that's the name I couldn't remember but definitely remember the food. Thanks Gents!

Years ago there was a great German deli right by there. Can't think of the name but fantastic roast beef on rye with Russian dressing and German warm potato salad. Now I'm hungry.