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    FDNY Rescues Cop Stuck in Tree Trying to Rescue Cat

    http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Cop-Stuck-in-Tree-Rescue-Cat-FDNY-Queens-Bayside-207267551.html
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    JERSEY CITY ENGINE 6 IN AN MVA WITH NJT LIGHT RAIL TRAIN

    http://abc7ny.com/news/several-firefighters-injured-after-firetruck-collides-with-nj-transit-train/1959075/
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    FAIRFIELD, AL. chief killed in horrific I-59 crash; firefighters on scene salute

    Fairfield fire chief killed in horrific I-59 crash; firefighters on scene saluted the longtime public servant:  http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2017/04/fairfield_fire_chief_killed_in.html#incart_most-read_news_article
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    FDNY and NYC Firehouses and Fire Companies

      Engine side was on the side where the hose tower was located. That ended when new type hose was introduced and there was no need to wash, hang and dry hose in the tower. ;)
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    FDNY and NYC Firehouses and Fire Companies

      Then explain why L152 had a super sharp turn out of their old home with E306? ???
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    JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGREES TO END PENSIONS FOR FUTURE CITY EMPLOYEES

      http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2017-04-21/city-council-says-yes-curry-s-pension-reform-package
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    Feds: Philly firefighter's death resulted partly from bad equipment, late backup

    Feds: Philly firefighter's death resulted partly from bad equipment, late backup:    http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/Philly-firefighters-death-due-in-part-to-bad-equipment-late-backup-and-tactics-fed-report-says-.html
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    FIRE ALARM BOXES

    Article from CRAIN's N.Y.: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20170405/PHOTOFINISH/170409954/these-curbside-relics-drive-the-fdny-crazy
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    FDNY and NYC Firehouses and Fire Companies

    Engines 326, 327 & 328 were former 2nd sections of  Engines 245, 246 & 264.
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    Turley, Oklahoma-Firefighter turns hose on man threatening crew

    Firefighter turns hose on man threatening crew at RV fire.                                                https://www.statter911.com/2017/03/30/firefighter-turns-hose-on-man-threatening-crew-at-oklahoma-rv-fire/ ...
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    FDNY and NYC Firehouses and Fire Companies

      Yes, E277/L112 on Knickerbocker.
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    FDNY and NYC Firehouses and Fire Companies

    There were a few houses with the engine in front of the truck or rescue that required the engine to drive out to let the truck or rescue out or back into quarters: E68/L49, E76/L22, E65/R1, E210/R2 ;)
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    FDNY and NYC Firehouses and Fire Companies

      Yes, other than 264/328, any double engine house is a sure target and even 264/328 was mentioned in the last projected "Doomsday" cuts that thankfully, didn't come to fruition.
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    FDNY and NYC Firehouses and Fire Companies

    I remember when I worked in the neighborhood, passing by just before E71/L55 firehouse opened, I saw that it was lettered for E41/E71/L55.
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    "Son of Sam" and I and Jimmy Breslin's tips

        http://abc7ny.com/news/jimmy-breslin-nyc-newspaper-columnist-and-best-selling-author-dies-at-86/1807972/      This one hits real close because of the "Son of Sam" case. I worked at the Bronx General Post Office and so did David Berkowitz. I used to talk with him often even talked about the...
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    Oldest FDNY Company?

    It's probably Eng. 3 although I've read somewhere it is Eng. 5. Engine 1 was disbanded from 1868 to 1873.
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    NEW SOUTH BRONX DEVELPMENT

    HIPSTER CITY LIKE L.I.C. http://www.villagevoice.com/news/here-is-the-south-bronxs-1-300-unit-gentrification-death-star-9757479
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    A LOOK BACK.

      He worked where I worked at the Bronx General Post Office on Grand Concourse & 149th St. He was on the 2pm to 12:30am afternoon shift working on the LSM (automated letter sorting machines). I worked the 8am to 4:30pm tour mostly at the lobby windows, the Registry Section and sometimes in the...
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    FIRE ENGINES RUN OFF ICY ROADS

    Here are a couple of them:  https://www.statter911.com/2016/12/17/caught-on-camera-cincinnati-fire-engine-slides-down-icy-hill-hitting-cars/ https://www.statter911.com/2016/12/17/at-least-3-fire-engines-run-off-icy-roads-in-virginia/
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    FDNY aims to douse its own workplace disputes with new equal employment policy

    http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/fdny-aims-douse-workplace-fights-new-policy-article-1.2881441
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