F.D.N.Y.

[Guest]

My advice to anyone who wants to visit a FDNY Firehouse, is don't come empty handed. A box of sweets, bagels, etc. always welcomes Buffs!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/BananaMan.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Marc]

[quote name='WFDT42' post='248252' date='Sep 19 2008, 19:15 ']What years did you work on 54? If you dont mind me asking.[/quote]



2001-2004

[Guest]

Getting photos of rigs, I wait and hope to get the FDNY rig out on a run. This is mainly in Manhattan. Streets, traffic and bugging the Brothers are why I hate to do it. I also like getting them coming back or going out on a run. They have to have the street blocked either way so its not so inconveant. The other areas of NYC are not too bad. SI, Bronx are nice to set the rig in the sun where you ask - AS LONG AS THE HOUSE GETS A COPY ;-) and that is a small token that helps the next guy who wants a photo shoot too.

[Guest]

I might be dumb for asking this but when the fire boats are shooting off different color water streams what are they doing adding some kind of dye to it? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

[quote name='firefighter47' post='249166' date='Sep 23 2008, 23:11 ']I might be dumb for asking this but when the fire boats are shooting off different color water streams what are they doing adding some kind of dye to it? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]

Yes. Just like the foam in the blue 55 gallon drums, they add the dyes to a few deck pipes to get the color.



Information supplied to me from a former Member of FDNY Marine 9.

[Guest]

oh ok thanks! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='Russell' post='248461' date='Sep 20 2008, 22:11 ']I hate bugging fire fighters for pictures. In the warmer months I look for doors open, maybe firefighters around the floor. On the occasion I go to the door, I try and get a vibe from the crew before asking too much. If doors are shut in the afternoon hours I take that to be the crew is busy, eating or having a quiet afternoon. I also try to avoid sunday visits. Sunday afternoon NFL, or Saturday night hockey.



I have never buffed FDNY, but I plan on it.[/quote]





Ya stop by my house when I'm working, I'll pull the rig out for ya. And the Battalion.



I'll ask the truck. Can't guarantee it

[R1SmokeEater]

Unfortunately, Bloomberg has asked for more across the board cuts, including FDNY ! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/eek.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ......Good luck with this round, Brothers !!

[Russell]

[quote name='smketrfdny' post='249344' date='Sep 24 2008, 18:37 ']Ya stop by my house when I'm working, I'll pull the rig out for ya. And the Battalion.



I'll ask the truck. Can't guarantee it[/quote]



Thank you very much! Which company anyways?

[Engine2524]

I would love to come up and visit a few FDNY houses one of these days but I don't have any idea how wheelchair friendly NYC is. That is the biggest reason why I have yet to take a trip up.

[anesti]

[quote name='Engine 2524' post='249435' date='Sep 25 2008, 02:03 ']I would love to come up and visit a few FDNY houses one of these days but I don't have any idea how wheelchair friendly NYC is. That is the biggest reason why I have yet to take a trip up.[/quote]





what do you mean by friendly? the people or the buildings etc. All buses and most train train stations in nyc have wheelchair accessibility.

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='Russell' post='249396' date='Sep 24 2008, 20:54 ']Thank you very much! Which company anyways?[/quote]





On the Brooklyn side...................... When ya coming down?

[Guest]

I don't mean to hi-jack this awsome thread but can anyone explain the numbering system FDNY uses? And does anyone know where i can find a map with FDNY stations on it? Trying to get an idea for buffing in new york maby next summer. Thanks in advance.

[R1SmokeEater]

[quote name='bigbadred411' post='249825' date='Sep 27 2008, 01:37 ']I don't mean to hi-jack this awsome thread but can anyone explain the numbering system FDNY uses? And does anyone know where i can find a map with FDNY stations on it? Trying to get an idea for buffing in new york maby next summer. Thanks in advance.[/quote]



"basically" the lower numbered Engines & Trucks start in Manhattan, then Da' Bronx, S.I., Brooklyn and highest #'s in Queens..... basically



Here's a map (I think):http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/fdnyfish/18503

[Guest]

[quote name='Engine 2524' post='249435' date='Sep 25 2008, 03:03 ']I would love to come up and visit a few FDNY houses one of these days but I don't have any idea how wheelchair friendly NYC is. That is the biggest reason why I have yet to take a trip up.[/quote]





Jay you should tag along with me and Joe on our trip, when we go that is. You'll be in good hands brother.

[Guest]

[quote name='R1SmokeEater' post='249878' date='Sep 27 2008, 10:20 ']"basically" the lower numbered Engines & Trucks start in Manhattan, then Da' Bronx, S.I., Brooklyn and highest #'s in Queens..... basically



Here's a map (I think):http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/fdnyfish/18503[/quote]



Thanks for the info! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yourock.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Rheems1]

[quote name='Rescue29Engine23' post='249971' date='Sep 27 2008, 17:00 ']Jay you should tag along with me and Joe on our trip, when we go that is. You'll be in good hands brother.[/quote]





I am still waiting for my invite to this Keith... I know that the e-mail just lost by the postal service...... <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' /> Just kidding with ya!

[Guest]

I hear 253 and may be engine 3 are getting there new rigs today. Can this be true?

[anesti]

[quote name='buddylee' post='250550' date='Sep 29 2008, 21:44 ']I hear 253 and may be engine 3 are getting there new rigs today. Can this be true?[/quote]





ill find out tomorrow going to the city for some shopping ill pass by engine 3

[anesti]

[quote name='anesti' post='250561' date='Sep 29 2008, 21:59 ']ill find out tomorrow going to the city for some shopping ill pass by engine 3[/quote]





eng 253 got the new rig