Recent content by nfd2004

Yes they did. Posted by "EMSR2" in the National section titled: "Norwich, Ct House Fire 2/19/26"

This fire occurred in the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department district but right now that fire department is shut down. The address 20 Greenwich Ct Norwich Engine 4, staffed with three Norwich Firefighters arrived within 4 minutes of the alarm. Also responding was Norwich Battalion 1, Squad A...

On Wednesday February 18, '26 four of the five volunteer fire departments in Norwich, Ct., have filed a lawsuit against the city, charging the City Manager John Solomone and Norwich City Fire Chief Samuel Wilson exceeded their authority in establishing the unified command policy putting Chief...

"AuxWarYearsCapt" Doug M., is being treated in the hospital for some breathing problems. He expects to be there for at least another week or so. He is at St Vincents Hospital in Middleburg, Fla. Address for that hospital is: St Vincents Hospital 1655 St Vincent's Way Middleburg, Fla...

The video in reply # 8 explains the story. It involves the command system. There was an incident recently in which disagreements took place on the fireground. Actually, the busiest of the five volunteer departments (East Great Plains FD) has already signed and agreed to this unified command...

Thank you Pat (patrickfd), I was going to post that but you beat me to it. However, I do have additional information to add. Today Feb 11, '26 according to a local newspaper (The DAY) the headlines reads: "Norwich repossesses fire trucks from Yantic volunteer fire department" This happened...

Rev, I thought the Yantic FD was first due at my house - but - a recent incident near my house brought the Occum Vol Fire dept to respond. Then I checked and confirmed that.

I live in this city. I was a career firefighter in that city. Of course I have friends within the career as well as the volunteer department. But the safety of the citizens comes first.

Here is a presentation performed by Stiletto & the Saxman of television theme songs that maybe some of you remember.

Superbowl Sunday - February 1988 Engine 232 was closed, known as "The Tin House" in Brooklyn. (There was also a Tin House in the Bronx at Boston Rd and 169th St - Engine 85/Ladder 59) On Superbowl Sunday February 1988 Engine Company 232 in Brooklyn was abruptly closed. Chiefs ordered...

From Doin it Local https://www.youtube.com/shorts/k4f3XBa2Fgc

Also, from Herb Eysser - UFA Staff January 2026 FDNY Greater Alarms. Jan 1 - Staten Island - 2nd Alarm - 59 Norwalk St - 3 Fr Residential Jan 5 - Bronx - 5th Alarm - 1365 Findley Ave - 6 Bk Mixed Occupancy Jan 5 - Queens - 2nd Alarm - 44-37 64th St 3 Fr Vacant Residential Jan 6 - Queens - 5th...

A hang out for many buffs from miles around. The photo kind of tells the story of what parts of the South Bronx looked like back then. This Mack Baker 1973 75' TL sure saw it's share of work.

This resulted in a massive regional response. A Level 1 Connecticut Eastern Regional Response Integrated Team to # 1090 Stafford Rd in Mansfield (Ct) for the train derailment. Multiple cars have overturned with some in the Willimantic River. Departments operating: Mansfield FD UConn FD...

From Herb Eysser - UFA Staff Number of Greater Alarms by Borough: Queens - 9 Bronx - 8 Brooklyn - 5 Staten Island - 3 Manhattan - 1 TOTAL - 26 Number of Greater Alarms by Division Response District for the month of January 2026: Div 14 - 6 Div 8 - 5 Div 7 - 5 Div 6 - 3 Div 13 - 3 Div 11 - 2...