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There was a Boston District Chief whose method of operation was big line on everything. There was a relief Lt who had the company pull a small line on what they though was a minor mattress fire when it flared up on them. They took a beating in that room until the second company advanced into the...

FSP E-Bay site has "Wheels of the Bravest" and Walt McCalls American Fire Engines available.

Chicago brought the 2 146' Magirus ladders from FDNY to replace theirs.

Curious but what is the weight of those units? And what about manuverability, didn't FDNY have a problem with those 2 100' ALF apparatus.

Three men have been charged in the LODD of Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 4, 2023. Two were charged with arson and murder and are being held without bail. The third was charged with wire fraud. forgery, and insurance fraud. Full information on the Firehouse web site.

Boston had a third alarm at 587 East Broadway in the South Boston section. Heavy fire showing with the quick transmission of second and third alarms with extension to adjacent buildings. An aggressive attack by BFD prevented the spreading to other buildings in the congested part of the city...

Yes, I did some searching and found for example Brooklyn E-55 became Combination Engine 55, then to Combination Engine 155 and finally Combination Engine 255 or something to that effect.

What I found amazing was the different remedies that were proposed and/or put into practice. Among the ones I do not understand was the Combined Fire Company. Apparatus are taking a beating but they put a concept where both and engine and a truck respond on every call. And it appears there was...

His office in the first series was on Chicago's Michigan Avenue, across from the Tribune Tower.

that is what I received

I was told the series "Victory at Sea" was on Sunday afternoons. Narrated by Peter Graves, AKA "Good morning Mr Phelps".

Curious but do the squads get into pumping situations where a 1000GPM pump is adequate versus the first due engine companies and the need for 2000GPMpumps?

And then check out the local story at the end of the main article!

Did they ever positively identify the little girl who was known only by a number? I think there was a lot of controversy regarding this.

Are these beef or plant hot dogs?

First he was a Marine, then a firefighter and now a Chicago police officer in one of the toughest districts in the city. This is my son James of whom I am very proud.

Cambridge has placed the first all electric rig in Massachusetts in service. It is a 2023 International MV/Rosenbauer. It is not staffed full time but will be transported to the scene by the engine company it is quartered with. Picture at www.massfiretrucks.com.

Massachusetts MetroFire does that, for example Chelsea is 8215, Cambridge is 8218.If Chelsea goes to the third alarm Boston transmits signal 2-8215 over the radio.

Even today many people cannot swim for a variety of reasons, mainly no instruction. The Marines make sure you can swim by instructing recruits doing boot camp. This policy was started during WW II when many Marines drowned after being let off their landing craft in deep water and perishing.

How do they determine who gets a watch line assignment? Back in the day Boston companies with a certain number of runs would not get a watchline/detail assignment. Nowadays no such break.