Recent content by raybrag

https://nycfire.net/forums/threads/snowflake-1.81775/

At 9:53 am, the NNFD responded to a working residential structure fire in the 100 block of Hull Street. Upon arrival, crews observed smoke visible from all sides of the home. Firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive interior fire attack while conducting a primary search of the residence...

https://wjla.com/news/local/watch-body-camera-video-shows-first-responders-after-centreville-gas-explosion Went to a 5th Alarm. Units from: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department City of Fairfax Fire Department Prince William County Fire & Rescue System Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire...

Other people would be much more knowledgeable about this question, but it has always been my opinion that da Shops removes EVERYTHING that could possibly be reused from every rig that's headed for disposal . . . making them of no value for any other department's use without major refurbishment.

I used (in the late '50s and early '60s) take either the LIRR from Lynbrook to Penn Station or Bee Line bus to Jamaica (then to the "E" train) to get to high school & college. Some of the time I'd ride in my father's car to his job at Queens Boro Hall on Queens Blvd. What took the most time was...

Hampton - Working Fire 260 Marcella Rd. Heavy Fire and Smoke from building. Sq10, E3, E11, L1, L9, Sq1, M6, EMS2, BC2 2nd alarm E7, E2 and L4 extra medics also called 2nd alarm Imminent collapse being advised. rescues being made on 2nd floor VEIS (Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search) underway...

Hurry up and get well, Doug. You know that all of us old farts have gotta stick together . . . and that means staying healthy.