Posts Tagged ‘fdny’
UPDATED FIRE WIRE APP COMING SOON
That’s right! The new version of the Fire Wire App will be released very soon, and we’re super excited to share it with you all! First off, we’d like to thank our followers, especially the ones who have been with us since day one. You guys have made it possible for us to continue doing…
Read MoreOctober 11th in the FDNY
In the Line of Duty FF Patrick J Quail, Ladder 18. October 11th, 1902 While running to an alarm for a window curtain fire, Ladder 18 ran upon the curb along Attorney Street turning onto Delancey. FF Patrick Quail, the tillerman, was thrown from his seat. He died at Bellevue Hospital 8 hours later from…
Read MoreOctober 8th in FDNY history
In the Line of Duty FF Thomas Casey, Ladder 52. October 8th, 1958 FF Casey was injured & died almost instantly during drill. He was tillering the ladder truck back & forth at the drill site. First aid was given immediately & he was pronounced by a department doctor. FF Peter F McLaughlin, Rescue 4.…
Read MoreFire in College Point claims the life of an 8 year old- Fire Marshals have HazMat remove Li Ion batteries
Early morning fire in College Point claimed the life of an 8 year old girl. Just after 730am, Engine 297/Ladder 130 responded first due to 23-26 130 Street for fire top floor of a 3 story attached. Queens Central Office received numerous calls, including 1 reporting people at the windows in the rear. While conducting…
Read MoreThe Debrief
After a job or a drill, it’s important to debrief your members and make sure everyone’s feeling ok. Oddly enough a debrief is met with rolling eyes or huffs and puffs. Why is that? Why is something that is so important and necessary – and arguably the least stressful part of the fire service –…
Read More2nd Alarm Manhattan 9/13/22
Just after midnight September 13th, 2022, Box 0415 was transmitted for reported store fire. Upon arrival of Engine 28/Ladder 11, fire was located in the 1st floor commercial of a 6 story mixed occupancy 25×60 non-fireproof. Searches found that the fire had extended into the duct work up to the roof. At 0040hrs, the 2nd…
Read MoreLi-Ion battery fire on an ebike in Midwood, Brooklyn
A 4am blaze in the Midwood section of Brooklyn originated as a Lithium Ion battery on an e-bike. Brooklyn Dispatchers started getting calls for a fire apt 1A at 1800 Avenue L corner of East 18th St. ‘The Highway’ Engine 276 Ladder 156 & Battalion 33 arrived 1st due to discover the e-bike burning inside…
Read MoreEarly morning water search in horrific tragedy
Monday Sept 12th 2022, Battalion 43 companies were alerted for a water search for 3 missing children. The NYPD 60th pct had a female reported to be drunk & barefoot, claiming to have drown her 3 children. Based on origin, the incident commander ordered all beaches to be covered from Brighton Beach to Coney Island.…
Read MoreLi Ion Battery explosion leaves 1 dead in Vancouver
Vancouver BC Firefighters responded to an explosion at Empress Hotel 235 E Hastings St, Saturday morning June 11th 2022. The fire left 1 person dead & 2 injured. Acting Asst Chief Walter Pereira said the explosion was likely due to a Li Ion battery being overcharged in one of the suites in the SRO hotel.…
Read MoreBaptism by fire
2 Probationary Firefighters go to work less than a week after graduation
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