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LOL - don't get picky! We both know that the engines can't hit it unless the trucks open the walls and ceilings first;)😛 Most of my career was in engines, so I can appreciate good truck work when I see it!

They may have been CLASS 4 Row Frames, possibly with a common cockloft. If so, trucks made a good stop at Exp. 2 and Exp.4.

You mentioned the new cockloft nozzles. In your opinion, do you think they are more easially maneuverable and efficient that the old lightweight aluminum Rockwood cellar pipes that were sold for aluminum scrap?

I believe we lost that whole row of stores at around 3:00 am on the night of the 2nd Blackout.

The term "taxpayer" goes back to when land property was owned, and an inexpensive structure, usually a row of 1 story stores (small strip mall) was erected and rented out, basically to "pay the property taxes." In later years as the concept took off, some were built as two story, with...

I wonder when and who started all these "we're dropping down to . . ." radio messages? Couldn't find "Redirect" in the Communications Manual either.

I was wondering if they could fir a tiller rig in those qtrs. since they extended the kitchen onto the apparatus floor.

With seven trucks operating on the 2nd alarm, with a quick knockdown, was the 3rd alarm transmitted for relief?

Eng. 260 is less that 4 blocks from the bridge. Wouldn't it be more logical to plant a ladder company on the island? An engine by themselves would most likely need a truck to force entry for them. They couldn't do that if they're carrying hose to the floor below to the standpipe connection...

Any word on what they're going to do with the old Quarters? Does it have landmark status? I believe Engine 94 (same building) has landmark status which is why the City wouldn't allow the companies to repaint the colors of the faded terra cota emblems over the apparatus doors. I believe E285...

Two jobs at this box; long run for 2nd due units. E.215 used to be right around the corner.

Wow - E304 to 84. Hope they packed a lunch for the trip; no rest stops along the way. That's almost a 20 mile relocation.

I'm just curious when "department policy requires the yellow hose to be in use at multiple alarms." Even with cross-connected mains, the more units that are being supplied, the lower the flowing pressure and volume will be at each hydrant. 35' yellow python doesn't seem like the appliance of...

Anyone know why E295 was relocated into E317? Were they OOS?