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    ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

    Just received word of the passing of Lt. Benny Garcia on 1/30/2026, a former member of Eng 82, 232, 299 and a LT. in 295. He has been living in N.C., Charlotte area since his retirement. When my daughter was living there, I would always stop in and see him. Truly a good guy. A service is planned...
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    1/13/26 Brooklyn 2nd Alarm Box 1464

    I hope the fine for a blocked hydrant is steep enough so that they never do it again, especially when there is a fire.
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    Winter Storm Devin 12/26/25 - 12/27/25

    Chauffeurs get ready to put the chains on the rig.
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    FDNY VANDALIA AVE FIRE 3 LODDs LT JOSEPH CAVALIERI FF JAMES BOHAN FF CHRISTOPHER BOPP L 170 12/18/1998

    As a Fire Marshal that worked the night of FF Bohan's wake, I was assigned security duty at his house, til the Family returned home. I also did for it FF Williams.
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    12/14/25 Queens 10-75 Box 9625

    When I was building a 440 for my Cuda they did my heads for the motor. Bronze guides and a 3 angle valve seat.
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    12/14/25 Queens 10-75 Box 9625

    They just had a 5th at 108 St. & Atlantic Ave.. Queens is getting to be like Brooklyn was during the war years.
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    Cops find way around congestion pricing

    Seems like they are already ratted out.
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    11-8-25....5-5-5-5 ....LODD FDNY FF PATRICK BRADY LAD*120.

    Just a reminder of how we go from 0 to 110 % in a matter of minutes. RIP Brother Brady.
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    11/6/25 Brooklyn All Hands Box 0882

    Night tour drills use to be going to fires.
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    11/6/25 Brooklyn All Hands Box 0882

    Anyone know why 176 would be going to the Rock on a night tour?
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    11/5/25 Bronx All Hands Box 2509

    That video says it all. Hoping there are no serious injuries. Prayers for all involved.
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    ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

    The wake for George Grossman is Monday, 10/20, at the Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home located at 7447 Amboy Rd. Staten Island from 2-4 and 7-9. The Funeral is Tuesday,10/21, at 1000 hours at the Our lady Help of Christians RC Church located at 7396 Amboy Rd. Staten Island.
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    ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

    The passing of Lt. George Grossman 230 today, FF in l03. For the longest time was my good neighbor and after a night tour we would always spend a couple of hours telling the night tour stories and there was always one above and beyond. George RIP, I will definitely miss you. And condolences to...
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    10/7/25 Brooklyn 10-75 Box 821

    During the war years was called the Boro of Fire.
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    ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

    Capt. Sergio Giovina retired from E 313 passed on 9/21/2025. FF in 280, Lt. in 222, Capt. 112 and 233. When we got to Rockaway and Chauncey in 87, the Capt of 233 was Fred Fink. He was promoted to chief and shortly thereafter Capt. Giovina was assigned. When he was a Lt. in 222 I remember...
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