When I was an Auxiliary Fire Captain with FDNY I remember visiting the Brooklyn Communications Office on Empire Blvd. It was telegraph keys, tapes and bells.
When that call center was first installed, Scientific American magazine had a detailed technical article, featuring photographs and descriptions. It was, indeed, the best in the Nation, at the time.
This made me think of the sad story of Firefighter Michael Carr; when I read my favorite book, :Report From Engine Company 82," by Dennis Smith. Part of what was called the"Big House" at the intersection of Intervale Avenue and 169th Street in the South Bronx, Engine 85 was housed there at the time with Engine 82, Ladder 31, and Tactical Control 712. As 85 responded to what would be known as an MFA (Malicious False Alarm), as the rig rounded a corner Mike lost his grip on the handrail and spun off of the rear step, landing hard on the street. What really got me was the way Smith worded it when he told of Mike's two son's, that "tomorrow is another day, and it's going to be different without him." Having lost my father at age 5 to murder, this brought tears to my eyes. I had the spontaneous chance of meeting Smith in New York City back in 1986, what a pleasure.
Very Interesting footage, I saw Hook & Ladder 154, Engine 288 at the station where Ladder 136 / Engine 287 reside. Also, you can see footage of Engine 288's station where Hazmat unit resides today.
Hi All. When I buffed as an auxiliary at E74 1958-60, at 1st, equipped my Schwin bike with lights and siren- chased after the rig -till Capt Waldron allowed me to ride the rig. Also, walked over to Broadway at 77th to buy a licerwurst sandwich each day for lunch. Apologies 😁. I know it’s boring bit of trivia.
I remember similar boxes. I think they finally went out of service in the1980s. Back in sbout 1960s-70s, we lived in poor neighborhood and there was one on the boxes at the corner. Some of my friends (brothers) thought it would be neat to pull the box. I think back now, and it seemed so high on the pole. I couldnt reach it. We had never ever seen one pulled, we were 6-9 years old. Well one of them pulled it. I stood there in amazement thinking what the hell did you just do. I had been to the fire dept and seen the old tape sytem and how it worked. Thr station was only 10 blocks away. I don't remember how many trucks came but it was about 5 of them. The brothers concoked a storey that they saw smoke up the alley, but i don't recall seeing anything, and when the FD looked for this smoke, they soon realized it was us kids fucking around. The puller of the box and his brother got marched down to their home, and their father got the report of what had occurrd. Remarkably, i didn't get into trouble, because i kept my mouth shut, but the brothers, I barely remember seeing them again. They got into full lock down by their father. I knocked on the door once, only to be told thst they weren't allowed to keave the house and to go away. I never went back and they moved shortly after. I can't remember their names, but i remember the day. It was back when they still road on the back of the trucks. Seats up by the enclosed cabs were a whole new thing at that point. When i watched this video, it brought back a lot of memories. It slso made me realize how much the world has changed and how different things were.
@@SeamusMcGillicuddy0 I AM SO A BORN AND RAISED NEW YORKER! I was born in the Bronx in 1960, and I lived there with my sister and my parents, until we moved to Yonkers in 1965. We lived there until 1989, when we all moved to Boca Raton, Florida. My parents and my sister are all dead now. I'm still living in Boca Raton, although not in the same house as before.
@@michaelpalmieri7335 You spent your first 5 years of life in NY. How much of those years do you recall ? You’re not a real New Yawker, sorry to burst your bubble.
It's hard to believe that ALL of the firemen fighting the fire are not wearing any oxygen tanks or any breathing masks. Great way to ruin a persons lungs.
That's why they called them "Smoke Eaters." Also, fire in older structures burned slower and less hot than today's synthetic furnishings and building materials. It's much more dangerous today. Although, I won't go in without SCBA. They were a different breed back then.
When I was an Auxiliary Fire Captain with FDNY I remember visiting the Brooklyn Communications Office on Empire Blvd. It was telegraph keys, tapes and bells.
When that call center was first installed, Scientific American magazine had a detailed technical article, featuring photographs and descriptions. It was, indeed, the best in the Nation, at the time.
For those who want to see it, I bet the issue with that article is on the Internet Archive!
This made me think of the sad story of Firefighter Michael Carr; when I read my favorite book, :Report From Engine Company 82," by Dennis Smith. Part of what was called the"Big House" at the intersection of Intervale Avenue and 169th Street in the South Bronx, Engine 85 was housed there at the time with Engine 82, Ladder 31, and Tactical Control 712. As 85 responded to what would be known as an MFA (Malicious False Alarm), as the rig rounded a corner Mike lost his grip on the handrail and spun off of the rear step, landing hard on the street. What really got me was the way Smith worded it when he told of Mike's two son's, that "tomorrow is another day, and it's going to be different without him." Having lost my father at age 5 to murder, this brought tears to my eyes. I had the spontaneous chance of meeting Smith in New York City back in 1986, what a pleasure.
There are videos on here where former members of E 85 describe what happened. They say that he was putting on his gear and fell from the apparatus
0:15 that FDNY building is at NW corner of Woodhaven Blvd and Park Lane South. The edge of Forest Park.
Queens?
@@ronthemogul yes
Looks like quarters of Squad 288.
Very Interesting footage, I saw Hook & Ladder 154, Engine 288 at the station where Ladder 136 / Engine 287 reside. Also, you can see footage of Engine 288's station where Hazmat unit resides today.
Engine 288 is now squad 288
Hi All. When I buffed as an auxiliary at E74 1958-60, at 1st, equipped my Schwin bike with lights and siren- chased after the rig -till Capt Waldron allowed me to ride the rig. Also, walked over to Broadway at 77th to buy a licerwurst sandwich each day for lunch.
Apologies 😁. I know it’s boring bit of trivia.
Had to lol when the truck cornered. Two guys on the side yet jumpseats are empty.
They fell out on the turn.
Love the Exhaust Whistle!
Also known as the "buckeye".
Very cool. Thanks for posting
Glad you enjoyed it
I remember similar boxes. I think they finally went out of service in the1980s. Back in sbout 1960s-70s, we lived in poor neighborhood and there was one on the boxes at the corner. Some of my friends (brothers) thought it would be neat to pull the box. I think back now, and it seemed so high on the pole. I couldnt reach it. We had never ever seen one pulled, we were 6-9 years old. Well one of them pulled it. I stood there in amazement thinking what the hell did you just do. I had been to the fire dept and seen the old tape sytem and how it worked. Thr station was only 10 blocks away. I don't remember how many trucks came but it was about 5 of them. The brothers concoked a storey that they saw smoke up the alley, but i don't recall seeing anything, and when the FD looked for this smoke, they soon realized it was us kids fucking around. The puller of the box and his brother got marched down to their home, and their father got the report of what had occurrd. Remarkably, i didn't get into trouble, because i kept my mouth shut, but the brothers, I barely remember seeing them again. They got into full lock down by their father. I knocked on the door once, only to be told thst they weren't allowed to keave the house and to go away. I never went back and they moved shortly after. I can't remember their names, but i remember the day. It was back when they still road on the back of the trucks. Seats up by the enclosed cabs were a whole new thing at that point. When i watched this video, it brought back a lot of memories. It slso made me realize how much the world has changed and how different things were.
Running? Chief, being the oldest, finally catches up looking winded.
Nice video
4:17 sick Sireno!!!
Surprised there’s only 320ish square miles for the city. My city was only 280 and we don’t have near as many stations or trucks as NY.
How big is your community population density? Maybe that has something to do with it. Thanks.
@@natez9059 it’s 280sq miles with a pop. of 350,000 at its lowest. 900,000 at its highest.
44% of the population of the state of New York resides within the 5 boroughs. We're pretty densely packed.
Can you upload this in color?
4:44 mark they pass, if I am correct, the present day quarters of Squad 288.
2:26 Why don’t they have those fire boxes anymore?
False alarms!
Technology is more advance these days, they made the pull boxes obsolete. They are still used in some cities as a back-up if communications go out.
Cell phones
That group of firefighters on the run were
actually headed to a nearby deli to pick up a few pony kegs to take back to their station.
How do you know?
@@michaelpalmieri7335 It’s obvious you are not a born and raised New Yawker ! 😉
@@SeamusMcGillicuddy0
I AM SO A BORN AND RAISED NEW YORKER!
I was born in the Bronx in 1960, and I lived there with my sister and my parents, until we moved to Yonkers in 1965. We lived there until 1989, when we all moved to Boca Raton, Florida.
My parents and my sister are all dead now. I'm still living in Boca Raton, although not in the same house as before.
@@michaelpalmieri7335 You spent your first 5 years of life in NY. How much of those years do you recall ?
You’re not a real New Yawker, sorry to burst your bubble.
This film was shot in Glendale ny
Thanks for adding this information!
If my counting is correct, they are responding to box 7037, Maspeth Ave @ 58 street
Just fyi it says 7074 at 2:20
Ward la France apparatus:1945-1965, best apparatus being built in America,seagrave was 2 nd
I drove 287 Engine out of that fire house quite often… Elmhurst Eagles
Firehouse is still there in Elmhurst!!
It sure is! 86-53 Grand Ave. Actually, they are BOTH still there. The station shown at the 4:29 mark is located at 56-29 68th St.
I saw a 288 helmet shield
Nice to see how it looked without the LIE when you pull out of Sq 288 quarters
It's hard to believe that ALL of the firemen fighting the fire are not wearing any oxygen tanks or any breathing masks. Great way to ruin a persons lungs.
Today, it would be hard to believe. In the 50's, when SCBA were not common or practical, no it would not be hard to believe
That's why they called them "Smoke Eaters." Also, fire in older structures burned slower and less hot than today's synthetic furnishings and building materials. It's much more dangerous today. Although, I won't go in without SCBA. They were a different breed back then.
love it!!!!
This video was shot when New Amsterdam was still under the
control of the Netherlands.
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It looks like a old time movie . But it wasn’t those men back then were tuff , No Masks either .
How could engines be wrecked onto false alarms?
How could a car get in an accident on a short ride the to the grocery store? Same deal. Use common sence
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Box 4192 Metropolitan & Fresh Pond Rd
Good
Thanks
They Don’t Move That Fast Anymore !!
because they have more layers instead of just thin rubber coats
Guess this is way they don't have these outside boxes anymore.
In NYC, they changed to what are known as ERS boxes. They have two buttons, one to talk to a PD dispatcher, one for an FD dispatcher.
*why
WRONG.. PULL BOXES .. Still exist.. wake up
@@burkena Well I don't see them around me so shut up!
Jamal Bowman
And no more riding, the back step
And they use their special sub sonar to get to the fire🤣
That's not NEW YORK CITY in this film
It sure is! This film shows Queens NY, which is 1 of 5 Boros that make up New York City.
Yes, it is. There's a lot more to NYC than the skyscrapers of Manhattan
Elmhurst Eagles!