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FDNY HELMET POLICY The plot program to evaluate the Leather Caims Helmet for the FDNY has come to an end. This helmet will not be used in the FDNY. Any member that was issued a leather helmet for this pilot program must discontinue using it immediately while on duty. These members shall contact...

I believe it's at E*238, unsure if it's in service

Yes, at the last place I volunteered we had gotten some. Cross between a NY Hook and a Boston Rake. Worked decently from what I remember.

"The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer." - Army Corps of Engineer's motto from WW2

Move over Engine 26, this place is the real Bat Cave.

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/baltimore-fire-chief-niles-ford-resigns-mayor-scott-stricker-street-vacant-rowhome-fire-lieutenant-paul-butrim-lieutenant-kelsey-sadler-and-firefighterparamedic-kenny-lacayo

It is, although it think it was the morning of before the attacks. Definitely in Harlem but maybe 26 Truck, I'd have look into it.

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No clue (although I know Harleys are made in York). I was hired a few months before New York gave me an offer and I turned it down with that hope in mind. Neat small job, lots of history in the firehouses, decent fire duty and I'm a big fan of their new engines.

Of all things once upon a time I was hired as a firefighter in York, PA.

No, in normal operations they draw thier mutual aid from the career departments in the neighboring New Jersey municipalities and then draw from further into the state. I believe Newark was on one of their fires in some capacity a few years ago.

O'Malley they are preaching to your choir

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Willie thank you for this great thread, I always enjoy hearing about metro area departments.

Engine 30

Yes, thier referring to Baltimore City as a whole

I'd guess it's not quite a dramatic drop, but more so a gradual drop as your cross the borders. Most likely having to do with density, socioeconomic status, zoning, etc. But, like you I have no hard numbers to back this up.

I've always loved their old firehouse under a bridge, which I think is retired now.

Thank you for the shout-out Uncle Willie I'm still at Station 10, but like you said I've been working overtime wherever I can get it which is always an adventure.

https://fox8.com/news/remembering-firefighter-johnny-tetrick-loved-ones-to-gather-at-fire-station-22/