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    ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

    RIP Mike and all the other War Years Vets who have passed on.
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    Virginia Brushfires

    Yesterday was a high wind, low humidity day in Virginia.  There were multiple brush fires throughout the state, including several in Albemarle County, VA where I work and we were on-duty.  Units had just finished controlling a 10 acre blaze when a single engine response was struck for a small...
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    ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

    RIP Peace to all the departed Brothers.
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    Fire Ice

    I think I asked about this last year, but I am still a little confused (old age has finally hit!).  Is the Fire Ice a separate rig, or is it something carried on select Engine Companies? I have very little experience with manhole fires. At what point is water applied to the manhole, and is the...
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    Philadelphia PD LODD 3/5/2015

    Rest In Peace Officer.  Very sad.
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    FDNY and NYC Firehouses and Fire Companies

    Does the City still own this building? What is it utilized for now? A shame such a beautiful firehouse is no longer in use.
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    Hartford LODD

    RIP Brother.  Prayers going up now for you, your family, brother firefighters and friends.  Praying for a speedy and complete recovery for the injured.
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    Heading to the City this weekend

    The obvious answer to this question is, stay away.  However, we have had a trip planned to New York since this time last year for the Andy Fredericks Seminar being held up in Elmsford this Saturday.  We have made this trip every year for the past 10 years, and have nine brothers coming up this...
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    Places in Chicago?

    Heading out to Chicago for the first time tomorrow morning to attend the Fire Rescue International Conference.  Staying at the Sheraton Towers.  Where is the best Chicago food near here (like deep dish pizza!) Also, is there a Chicago Firehouse nearby to visit?  Thanks, FP16
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    7-18-77...BUSHWICK MULTIPLE.

    At our monthly "Board Meeting" here in Virginia with FDNY War Year vets, we had the opportunity to hear accounts of this fire from several fireman that were on the first due companies to this box.  One was a guest, his name was Richie (?) who was visiting Eddie F from 124 Truck and made the...
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    "Chinese 72"

    I was having lunch today with some War Year vets.  During the stories and conversations about the 60's and 70's, they referred to working a "Chinese 72".  Anyone out there who can explain a Chinese 72?
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