Even after being retired after 27yrs in the Fire Service, the Screaming Q still send chills up my spine. Started on the job 11/17/81...just as 'eating smoke' and 'riding the tailboard' was coming to an end in our area.
I know what you mean brother. I started in '76. I remember when bunker pants first came out. No more fricken hip boots ans soaken wet pants.Aaah the memories, right !!!! I ended up with 30 yrs in. Take care and God bless brother. 👍🏻❤🙏
Great footage. Thanks for uploading. Casey Kasem narrating? Love Lieutenant Cross' tailboard discussion, still covered in soot. A Vietnam veteran with nearly 40 years in FDNY, Dennis Cross (promoted to Battalion Chief) was killed on 9/11 at the age of 60.
0:49 “Very job is essence of danger”. I remember reading that in NYC and probably some other large cities that when the firefighters still rode the tail boards of the fire trucks, that some idiots would throw rocks and bricks at them. They ended up putting a cover to give them some protection.
These videos are amazing and a great tribute to all New York fireman and to fireman everywhere. It’s also nice for people to put faces to the names they have heard read aloud so many times at 9/11 memorials.
Even after being retired after 27yrs in the Fire Service, the Screaming Q still send chills up my spine. Started on the job 11/17/81...just as 'eating smoke' and 'riding the tailboard' was coming to an end in our area.
I know what you mean brother. I started in '76. I remember when bunker pants first came out. No more fricken hip boots ans soaken wet pants.Aaah the memories, right !!!! I ended up with 30 yrs in. Take care and God bless brother. 👍🏻❤🙏
@@michaelswinehart2788 it goes SOOOOOOO fast...but WELL worth the journey.
Same to you!!
I started in & can’t even think about quitting
10-8 no rehab needed k
My fifth Bday.
RIP LT Dennis Cross 09/11/01. Battalion 57.
Lt. Dennis Cross was killed on 9/11/01 he was a fireman for almost 40 years. God Bless him
Great footage. Thanks for uploading. Casey Kasem narrating? Love Lieutenant Cross' tailboard discussion, still covered in soot. A Vietnam veteran with nearly 40 years in FDNY, Dennis Cross (promoted to Battalion Chief) was killed on 9/11 at the age of 60.
E G marshall is narrating.
As an officer you always set the example for your men good on ya brother
OG smoke eating and ass kicking jobs! Thanks for sharing!
0:49 “Very job is essence of danger”. I remember reading that in NYC and probably some other large cities that when the firefighters still rode the tail boards of the fire trucks, that some idiots would throw rocks and bricks at them. They ended up putting a cover to give them some protection.
These videos are amazing and a great tribute to all New York fireman and to fireman everywhere. It’s also nice for people to put faces to the names they have heard read aloud so many times at 9/11 memorials.
Officers wore a tie. Professionalism. A bygone era.
Worked lower Manhattan in 80s..lots of lofts factories sub cellars and high rise fires...u never know where u will end up..stay safe !
Why was I born too late.....
I was a one year old when this aired 😂. Still love this today
My father was a wonderful ff.in.ladder.38.eng.88.20.plus.years
"West Point"?
Williams? Tommy Williams?
37 years now retired
What ever happened to the Rescue 2 "The Bravest" clips?
So many false alarms in ghetto city back then.
Shame budget cuts closed E209 & BN 34 FROM BEDFORD AVE.
NYs darkest years