The Triangle Bldg Fire (Pt-3)
Incredible indeed. From the forward facing jump seat in the rear cab behind the chauffeur John and Officer Paul "Mad Dog" Calhoun I could barely see the turn of [...]
The Triangle Bldg. Fire (Pt-2)
While our boss nick named 'Mad Dog' and chauffeur slid the traditional brass pole near the base of the stairs at the apparatus floor. I yell back to Willy [...]
The Triangle Building Fire… (Pt-1)
The tone alarm sounded at 0700 hrs on a hot, dreary and humid July morning in 1991 Washington Heights, Manhattan. Over the voice alarm the house watchman yelled excitedly [...]
Honor & Respect
In any military or para-military organization such as the FDNY or NYPD, personnel are taught from the time they enter boot camp or the academy that rank must be respected [...]
Rope Repack [Pt-1]
The new kid was having difficulty turning the rope into the bag for repacking. I could relate since this probie had no experience with anything Fire Department related or any mechanical inclination [...]