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Rear fire escape collapsed on a 4 story tenement in Brownsville about 6/7 years ago. Problem was TL-120’s OVM was on it.

A Member of Ladder Company 26 (The Fire Factory) made a "grab" in the Projects behind the Firehouse on the morning of 911. He ultimately received a Class 3 Award for his efforts. Since Medal Day was cancelled the following June, he was never afforded the opportunity to be honored for these...

Jack, My Deepest Condolences. Had a job on Westchester Ave, probably 1979. 2 story, maybe a catering/mix-occupancy. I’m 26 y/o, working in 48 Truck. Big John Braunagel, 6’5” of him, takes the 20’ hook, turns it around, and vents all the 2nd floor windows. Only time I saw it in action. Corner...

Jack, I have been in them many times when covering on Lincoln Ave, a lot as a ABC in the 39. Absolute S**hole

Donny, that's how you do it. I too, am not thrilled with this new policy of sending the relocated Truck to the job. When I was a LT in L-150 (The Hollis Hogs), we used to like getting the meal in 162's area. I was Always out Trolling, in all the Companies I worked as an Officer, just in case...

248 is a Great Shop. I spent many tours in both 248 & ABC-ing in the 41 Battalion and the Brothers treated me wonderfully. Thanks for that.

Great Brooklyn Fireman. Even though the local Trucks were always butting heads with R-2, at the end of the day, it was simplistic to me. Let’s put the fire out. RIP Richie...

Don’t forget TL-120. Their signature hallmark is positioning. If you want to work in a TL, you better get it in position. Otherwise, you could have come to the fire in a City Bus...

Remember Snake Hill very well. When I got to 59 Truck in mid-1981, we had a Tiller Rig. Driving the tiller, going down 177 St, towards Jerome Ave was a challenge. Especially if the LCC wasn’t cooperating that well. Then had to make a turn, usually a right onto Jerome and try not to hammer into...

The CIDS indicated Steel Trusses supporting the floors and the roof. It is an advanced fire, thus the multiple alarms. Why are the members operating on the roof. You can’t/should not cut the roof. That could trigger a collapse. Don’t think this is a good idea...

26 is FAST Truck but it is within their Administrative area for building inspection. They go right to the river for their area, including Rao’s on 114 St...

I had the opportunity to work with Jimmy when he was in TL-33 and I was in 59 Truck (The Blue Devils). We became good friends. Wonderful guy, great family and a terrific Fireman...

Nice job Warren, my condolences. Captain JC (ret) TL-120

Had a Job with 26 on 108 St between 5 Ave & Madison. Interconnected building with 4 tenements going towards 107 St. Fire out 3 windows on arrival. Eventually out 7 windows on 108 St. Conditions on fire floor are severe. Kevin O’D, BC from Batt 12 said two words to me upon my exit from the fire...

TL-120 is one quarter mile closer to the LIRR train cut at Broadway Junction then L-176...

Danny, thanks for sharing your wonderful stories and memories. At the end of the day, memories are all we are left with. Take care of your beautiful wife & yourself, My Brother. We had a Great time back in the day Capt JC (ret) FDNY Tower Ladder 120 Brownsville, Brooklyn

Donny, if anyone would know, you would. That was one shithole back in the day. Hope you are okay...

Byrno. One of my Great friends on the ice & on the Job...

The Rats are a Great Shop...