Address fronts 4th and 5th Avenues. TL 114=sent to rear on 5th Ave. Looking at map I remember Kelly’s Bar a great old time ‘dive’ bar.
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Feb 3, 1989 John Devaney (JD) LODD. There is a lot of articles about that night and stories to research but I found an old pictures of some of the members. Always good to remember the good times.
Looking at the photo is JD in the front row left kneeling, behind him is Harry Gillen white shirt (...
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Looking at this picture gives me chills. How many of use can remember fires like this one on a bitter cold day. Those Nomex or Rubber coats and boots did little to keep you dry much less warm.
Thinking of this job happy to see relief...
This is a great idea, sending out quick Training Tips while incident/fire is fresh in the minds of the troops. I remember when advice or information was passed down by rumors and word of mouth.
As I told Scott, check out the ‘Chris and Jerry Show’ on Tic Tok. It’s hosted by Jerry Sanford ex L131 and Lt Press Relations with FDNY. Loves to talk about Fire Department and has many stories of his time at L23 and 131 during the war years
Thanks for the post, my bad, i forgot the date.
I was in L 131, although laid off at the time i consider it a learning but tragic experience in my FD life. As the house came together to mourn and support i saw what firefighters were really about. This shaped my future career. I like many...
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At least she praised Firefighters from GHANA!
Shows she really cares. Lol
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When I was at L169 we always made a right on E 11th St directly out of quarters, the wrong way on a one way street. Never had a problem!
I guess when they received their new rig the job didn’t like that so they painted...
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