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    11/13/24 Queens 2nd Alarm Box 6720

    There was a theory at one time that when glass bottles were still around for soda and beer that a part of a broken bottle could act as a magnifying glass and it would concentrate the sun's rays on dry brush and start a fire. I believe that theory was debunked and it certainly wouldn't be true...
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    FLIGHT 587 11-12-01.

    Why is the Memorial on Beach 116 Street when the crash occurred on Beach 131 Street?
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    11/11/24 Brooklyn All Hands Box 3087

    It takes time to put bunker gear on.
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    11/6/24 Manhattan All Hands Box 0871

    Too bad B-28 wasn't relocated to B-8.
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    FDNY Patches & Rig Decals

    I believe Engine 226 is the oldest firehouse in continuous use. Engine 26 was disbanded for a short time.
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    Anyone remember James B. McCormack?

    My condolences. Here's an image of the announcement of your grandfather's death:
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    10/15/24 Queens 10-75 Box 5863

    Ladder 123 to Ladder 126. Coincidence?
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    Does MTA have fire Marshalls

    You're right - Marshals, not Marshalls.
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    Does MTA have fire Marshalls

    The FDNY doesn't have Fire Marshalls.
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    10/13/24 Queens 10-75 Box 8512

    It's good to see the alarm boxes are still being used.
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    10/3/24 Brooklyn Water Rescue Box 2199

    I've often wondered if a tower ladder basket can be placed in the water a bit to facilitate a removal like this one. I'm not sure if the Canarsie pier can support the weight of a tower ladder.
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    10/3/24 Queens All Hands Box 6771

    Engine 251 is a solid 4-man engine.
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    9/17/24 Queens All Hands Box 4631

    Hasn't Engine 296 been gone for over sixty years?
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    8/14/24 Brooklyn All Hands Box 0070

    A more recent view: https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7122648,-73.9452598,3a,75y,331.44h,96.42t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s1wD-gLmIbWF7LG7Qa_x9Aw!2e0!5s20190701T000000!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205409&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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    9/3/24 Bronx 10-75 Box 2423

    Nice hookup by Engine 94. From a past video I figured it wasn't the third due engine that did that.
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    8/22/24 Queens All Hands Box 9611

    Less than 2 blocks from the quarters of Engine 294 and Ladder 143.
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    8/21/24 Brooklyn 10-75 Box 946

    In the 23 years before Engine 235 was established Engine 214 was definitely first due.
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