My first recollection of a snub nose 38, was when I watched Dragnet and I saw Sgt. Friday’s 38. I thought how cool it would be a cop when I grew up. I guess I never grew up because I became a Firefighter.
I first met Jerry when he was a teenager maybe 15 or so In the early 70s. He buffed E 5 on the weekends. Forward about 20 years when he was in charge of OEM, I invited him over to L 112 for for supper and he rode with us for most of the night. The next night he was going to the White House for...
How about 17 engine for one, the busiest at one time and always very active. Now only history, and to add insult to injury, they move E 15 in 17’s quarters.
I was detailed to 4 truck in a heavy snow storm maybe about 1970. Getting there late I was sitting in the kitchen when the BN 9 returned to quarters. Here I am sitting there having coffee, while the car is dropping slush on the floor right next to me. No exhaust fans and no masks in those days...
Welcome aboard, it’s an awesome site. Good luck with the Sea Cadets. I did 4 years in the US Coast Guard. I was a PO 2 also. There is so much to learn here, you will benefit so much, enjoy.
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