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L-122? Were they acting 156 maybe?

Thank you for sharing that. Same with me. I did not particularly “like” being a boss my first year or so either. But I was blessed with good assignments in houses that I really enjoyed, and in time I found that I grew to love and take pride in being the representative of the company for the...

Studying for promotion is the best side job. Wish I realized that earlier in my career but that’s fine. I believe more and more guys are realizing this too as the last 10 years have provided the stiffest competition ever for Lieutenant and Captain exams.

Chief - my post wasnt directed at you at all, I was responding to the subsequent posts which seemed to be piling on. Hope you are well! 👍 🍻

Lots of times this is an aide who is filling in for the tour without much time on. Many places throughout the city are having manpower issues as we continue to work through the Covid pandemic.

There are certain companies strategically placed throughout the city which have this training - to respond generally to active shooter or IED events where large casualties may exists. There is also a part of this task force which pre-deploys to large events of interest like a parade.

smaller building with fire on a lower floor. Engines stretched quickly by themselves I’m guessing

Met him at the UN Detail over the summer. Real nice man. Was impressive to hear how long he’s been around!

No and no.

There’s an old saying about working in the 4th battalion- “it’s either bull shit or HOLY shit” lol

When a collapse occurs with firefighters inside and operating, we need as many credible eyes on the scene as possible. A gigantic 100 year old building which has had some type of failure has all types of harmful byproducts to firefighters. Hazmat, asbestos, electrical, gas, the list is endless...

Plenty of larger buildings that face two fronts have more than one address. And both are inputted into CIDS.

The Trucks are SSL not Engines. And it is the numbers you said. Although the Engines in those quarters are Decon engines

Fire duty will never be what it was due to two things - nobody smokes cigarettes anymore and the ones who do, the cigarette burns itself out when someone “falls asleep”, and the fact that everyone has a cell phone now to call in any odor that comes in. The “OSW”’s haven’t dropped as much as...

They’ve been in and out of service for days now! 109 also! no trucks in 40 battalion on sunday night

I dont think 253 is on that ticket then. I think 254 normally 3rd due there

Down the block from where Karen was almost whacked in the dress shop in Goodfellas!

There was another delayed job in the area from early Saturday morning too - box 3376 2353 west street 10-75 in a private dwelling

Yea but they wouldn’t send both companies from the same house I think L-169 was actually at the detail

Its not a 2nd due box for 245/161, but they would certainly be ahead of 318/166 in the rundown. Don’t know 🤷‍♂️ Maybe they were on another box