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I was driving the first due Engine Company to a structure fire yesterday in our community of Lake Monticello, Virginia. I grabbed a picture with Lenny Smith, retired FDNY LT, who retired from his final assignment at Rescue 2 in 1983. Since his arrival in Virginia many years ago, Lenny has been...

http://www.nbc29.com/story/37089379/emergency-crews-battle-fatal-fire-12-18-2017 For the Brothers that have visited or ridden with me, this fire occurred just north of Fire Station 12 across the line in Greene County, VA.  Engine 121, Medic 12, Engine 41 and Battalion 13 responded from...

I am sure most, if not all of you, on this site have been keeping up with the collision of the USS Fitzgerald and a container ship off the coast of Japan.  Seven Sailors are confirmed dead in this tragic event.  Sadly, one of the sailors killed, Gunners Mate Dakota Rigsby, was a firefighter in...

Is Ladder 8 in their own quarters or are they relocated to another house for renovation of their firehouse?

Chesterfield County, Virginia; just south of Richmond http://www.nbc12.com/story/30986035/2-children-among-5-dead-in-chesterfield-house-fire

A little job we had yesterday 12/16/15, in Albemarle County, VA.  I was off, Battalion 12 had the incident.  The first due Engine, Engine 1 from the City of Charlottesville on automatic aid, made a nice quick knockdown, backed up by Engine 82.  Amazing how well it goes when you stretch a line...

I know this may have been explained before on this forum, but I cannot find the thread.  I was reading in the most current WNYF an article about a collapse at a fire on Jennings Street in 1974.  In this article, it is referenced that when additional assistance was requested, a dispatchers 3rd...

Prayers for the Brazilian Police Officer and his family.  He was killed in a cycling accident while competing in the World Fire and Police Games being held in Fairfax, Virginia.  2 other Brazilian Officers were seriously injured and are still in the hospital in Virginia.  Prayers for their rapid...

Yesterday was a high wind, low humidity day in Virginia.  There were multiple brush fires throughout the state, including several in Albemarle County, VA where I work and we were on-duty.  Units had just finished controlling a 10 acre blaze when a single engine response was struck for a small...

I think I asked about this last year, but I am still a little confused (old age has finally hit!).  Is the Fire Ice a separate rig, or is it something carried on select Engine Companies? I have very little experience with manhole fires. At what point is water applied to the manhole, and is the...

The obvious answer to this question is, stay away.  However, we have had a trip planned to New York since this time last year for the Andy Fredericks Seminar being held up in Elmsford this Saturday.  We have made this trip every year for the past 10 years, and have nine brothers coming up this...

Heading out to Chicago for the first time tomorrow morning to attend the Fire Rescue International Conference.  Staying at the Sheraton Towers.  Where is the best Chicago food near here (like deep dish pizza!) Also, is there a Chicago Firehouse nearby to visit?  Thanks, FP16

I was having lunch today with some War Year vets.  During the stories and conversations about the 60's and 70's, they referred to working a "Chinese 72".  Anyone out there who can explain a Chinese 72?