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Only 29 years old. "Why so young we ask" But we don't have the answers Very sad with my condolences and prayers going to his family members and friends, as well as to the Brothers and Sisters of the FDNY. Rest in Peace, FDNY Firefighter Anthony Caliendo.

On Monday morning (4/15), Atlas got out of the rehab unit and revisited Lourdes Hospital to see the Surgeon. Atlas cleared the post operation inspection and was provided with a nice one hour back ride to the facility. All four cuts are healing nicely. There is concern about the lowest and...

A Blast From The Past

Thank you "Captomo" for posting this Training Tip. There are so many more that the FDNY shares like this and some on you tube. I have been watching some myself and MAYBE, you "Captomo", "I' (NFD2004), or someone else here can start an entire separate thread based on Training Tips from the...

This is TERRIBLE NEWS. A Police Officer and Sheriff being shot and killed. All I can say is; "My condolences to these officers family members and friends, as well as to their Brother and Sisters within the Law Enforcement Community". May They Rest In Peace.

Progress Report as of today, Saturday, April 13th, at the NYS Veterans Rehab Center in Oxford, N.Y. "Atlas" reports: Might be staying another week or two for rehab. Thank you for all your prayers and wishes. The food is great and everyday is totally different. The staff is outstanding. "Atlas"...

Wow, "tom113" that sure goes back some years. I'm sure you have plenty of stories to tell. The gear, the equipment, etc., etc., PLUS..... I hope you are in good health and enjoying your well deserved retirement.

I need to pass that on If somebody puts those older vhf channels of the 154.'s in their scanners, they will be able to hear the FDNY within the radio reach ?

That is correct and as an example, I believe that the Town of Portland, Ct (volunteer) has a contract with the Middletown, Ct (career) fire department which sends a response into Portland for every report of smoke or fire in a building. Likewise, in Norwich, Ct, a small city of one career and...

Today, Thursday April 11th, we celebrate Retired FDNY War Years Fire Captain and Owner of this web site, "jbendick's" Birthday. A very special friend to many of us here, and if NOT for "jbendick" - NONE OF US WOULD BE HERE ENJOYING www.nycfire.net. As a FDNY War Years Member, "jbendick"...

Time for a progress report. Yesterday, Monday, April 8, "Atlas" woke up to a very pretty young lady singing and playing a guitar at his bedside. I told him "you may not want to leave that place" After seeing her picture that he sent me, "I know that I sure wouldn't want to leave there". What a...

I got to agree "memorymaster" even though was NOT a part of the FDNY, but based on how busy it was and how things functioned so well. Let me add: Let's bring back those old 154 mhz channels 154.19, 154.25, 154.37, 154.40, and 154.43mhz

That sure sounds like a Good Idea. Ollie Garden on Friday Cracker Barrel on Saturday Pizza and Goodies planned on Tuesday, 4/9 with a couple of familiar names here. Yes, LIFE SURE IS GOOD. All kidding aside, what a Great Thing Katz's Deli is doing.

Today, Saturday April 6th, the Willy D Birthday Celebration continues. I will be meeting up with my niece and her future husband, who is a FDNY member of about 2 1/2 years, assigned to Ladder 13 for dinner at a Cracker Barrel Restaurant. I like their meatloaf dinners with mashed potatoes, some...

THANK YOU ALL FOR THOSE HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES, along with a few laughs too. Now at 75 years old, I consider myself very fortunate to have so many good friends and to be in good physical health. I am also very THANKFULL for this website, which has allowed me to meet so many great people who...

Correct Lebby. A friend just told me that at 5:59 pm a 4.0 after shock was felt in Western, Ct., Fairfield County area.

Today, April 4th, we want to wish this site member, as well as Retired FDNY War Years Firefighter (B/C) and Viet Nam Veteran, Jack K., "68jk09" a very Happy Birthday. Chief J.K. "68jk09", a frequent contributor to this website never forgets other FDNY War Years Firefighters who have served and...

This web site is fortunate enough to have many of the FDNY War Years Firefighters among us. It was a very special breed of New York City Firefighters that responded to a record number of calls and fought a staggering number of fires. Of course anybody who was a buff during that time, will never...

MARCH, 2024 OFFICIAL Number Of Greater Alarms From Retired FDNY Dispatcher Herb Eysser - UFA Staff March 1 - Manhattan - 4th Alarm - 2059 7th Ave - 5 Bk Mixed Occupancy March 1 - Bronx - 2nd Alarm - 2533 Grand Ave - 3 Fr Residential March 4 - Bronx - 2nd Alarm - 601 Pelhem Parkway North - 7 Bk...

Great story "JohnnyGage". Just a thought here, "the Chief probably didn't want to hire you because he already knew that you were assigned to L.A. County Fire Departments "Squad 51" and saw you every week on the top rated T.V. Show "EMERGENCY". Well, as many of us here know everything worked...