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What is accomplished by changing a box number 25 minutes into an ongoing operation?

Yes, the Pipeline designation went away after all engine companies had been assigned 5" LDH. Squrts and Water Towers did not use to be equipped with LDH.

Back in 1995 four engine companies were assigned new KME 1500 GPM pumpers equipped with 4" deck guns to replace the Giant Deluge.

Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia vicinity of Frankford Avenue & Rhawn Street.

Lieutenant Sean Williamson died in the line of duty in 2022.

Thank you scoobyd.

First time I have seen the term SANDWICH APARTMENTS. Could someone explain please.

Northeast Philadelphia. Engine 71, Tower Ladder 28 (running with reserve TDA), Battalion 12 first in.

So a Light Force pulls up first due. What is the LAFD protocol? Do they operate as an engine or truck?

ES.9 is an EMS Supervisor, either a Captain or a Lieutenant. 3700 K Street is in Juniata Park.

CARBON DISULFIDE. Memories of old study material. Flow water gently on the surface.

Sutphen is STRONG in Florida.

Remember to keep your knees bent.

I believe Philadelphia still carries a 2 section 45' bangor ladder on their TDAs. Not sure about the Ladder Tower and the 4 tower ladders.

Yes it is Lebby

Is the area where Peter Luger's is located?

Bill and I both had places in the Seashore Line Campground outside of Sea Isle City, NJ in the late 1980s / early 1990s. He was working in the Safety Battalion at the time and I was a BC in the 8th Battalion in North Philly. Loved talking to him. RIP Bill!

Back when I retired from the job engine companies in Philadelphia responding on the second or greater alarm were required to use the hard suction when making their hydrant connection.

Thank you! Great job by TB and the administrators keeping us informed and mitigating the problem.

Chestnut Hill. Very exclusive neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. Many very large single homes.