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Gettin Salty Experience Episode 155

Yes, may they continue to Rest in Peace.

May the 12 continue to Rest in Peace. May their families and those who operated there continue to be comforted. And may the family and Department members who are no longer with us,also Rest in Peace.

The Tradition Continues

Congratulations, Doug

In the words of Rodney King "Can't we all just get along?"

May Lebby and "O'Mally" both have long and rewarding careers. Good luck, gentlemen!

Did you ever jinx your company? One night when riding with 132, our Lieutenant asked if I was staying over or going home. We hadn't turned a wheel since the tour started at 6 PM and it was now 11:45. I said I was going home after we get back from our first run. The Lt. said "Oh no, you've done...

234 & 123 in Crown Heights had to get bulletglass for their housewatch area because of shots hitting the house. I don't know if any other houses did the same.

Engine company that gets relieved at an early morning multiple (on a bitterly cold winter night/morning), returns to their quarters, brews up several pots of coffee, finds an bakery getting ready to open, buys out their pastries and returns to the scene with goodies for the troops still operating.

Tenting your turnout coat over an open engine compartment on an open cab rig to catch the warm air off the engine.

May he Rest in Peace and may his family and the members of Station 102 be comforted.

Thanks for passing along his information.

He will be in our prayers

The city of Houston has always treated the Houston Fire Dept as a second rate step-child. It's a shame as HFD has some really good people in the trenches, who themselves are the victims of City Hall's callous indifference. I fear it will take a tragedy before Houston's elected officials wake up...

Reminds of the Rand Corp. studies way back when. Does not consider crossing Fulton Street or Atlantic Avenue, just distance.

132 FAST?????? Straight run on St. Johns Place, closer than 111.

nfdcanman, Thank you very much for the information and your help. I appreciate it. Jim (aka 1261truckie)

10-75, Thanks for the info, I really appreciate the help. Jim (aka 1261)