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I wanted to wait till after the members from Tarrytown were laid to rest before I put up any pictures. These are from trips I took over the course of the summer. My earliest trip was LA County, Orange County, and Philly. The day after Philly, I headed up to Waterbury, CT to meet up with Rockland Fires and a number of other buffs for the Silver City Fire Fest. First off, big thanks to Mike Quinn for setting this up. First stop, Waterbury Engine 7, followed by Engine 1, Truck 2, "Prime Mover" Rig donated by the state, Rescue 9, Engine 15 and a spare truck(Ex-Truck 3)

Last Friday, Somers Engine 183

I'm saying it because we pay better. The conditions they work in are lousy, but then again so are mine. You can't drive into work, so public transportation is a must. People get ordered for overtime almost every day. A number of the people that work there are real pieces of work. But, if you have experience in the fire service, just apply for my job. PS, I'd like to think we're better respected, and in some ways superior. But that would be very arrogant of me to say so.

Very nice..

If I could afford it, and didn't have to work, since I seem to work my birthday more and more, I'd be there. You know I would. Eli, ya shoulda reached out, I would have come along with you the other night.

Thank you Mr. Pinto. Coming from you that's a hell of a compliment. Ahh the rock box, or as it is formally titled, "The Almighty Cavalier Rock Box!!!" was a 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS 4 door sedan, silver in color, that I purchased in 2004, prior to my promotion to Supervising Dispatcher. I bought it with 25,800 miles on it. Drove it for a little more than 6 years, racked up over 127,000 miles on it. That's 2 road trips to Florida and back. Another one to Chicago, from here to Missouri, then Arizona and back. A couple of times to Boston and Baltimore, and once or twice down around DC. Its' last hurrah was a cross country road trip that took me from here to Mount Rushmore, into Denver, Vegas, a weekend in LA, then four days in Arizona before ending up in Belmar, NJ. After the road trip I decided to retire it. I donated it to Kars 4 Kids, and I'm waiting for my receipt. It has been replaced by a 2009 Chevy Cobalt, also siver, but two door. That is "The Rock and Roll Express" as my nick name at work is Rock and Roll. PS the title Rock Box comes from the song Cadillac Rock Box, by Anthrax, off the Album "We've Come For You All" released in 2003. How's that for an explanation??

For anyone who wants to come over to my job, this is a stepping stone.

Did a little roadtrip with the girlfriend and her son. First stop, Canton, OH, home of the football Hall of Fame. After soaking in the sights, I stopped at Canton, Engine 4. First in to the Hall. The next day we went off to Chicago, not after a pitstop at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. PHOOEY!!! Can't take pictures, what's the point??? Fireboat Schlaeger, Engine 58.. That was all I got for my first day. Then, the next day it was out and about for the day...Behold, SQUADZILLA!!!!! Actually Squad 7 at O'Hare. Next stop, Engine 8 and Truck 4 in Chinatown. Never mind the Brunette. This is the house DeNiro came out of in Backdraft. Next stop, Aerial Tower 1. Engine 42, Truck 3, and what I really wanted, Squad 1's Snorkel. If you remember my last trip through Chicago, the Rock Box broke down, so I was unable to get half of what I wanted to shoot. PS, the Rock Box has been retired, effective July 29th. A big thank you, again, to GrumpyFF, Mike Quinn, Brian, and anyone else who helped out. And for you Orange County folks. If you see me coming with the camera, ask me to bring a cake or something. Don't tell me there's a website I can look at. I'm taking pictures for my own collection and sharing with people. See ya on the next trip.

With a little help from grumpyff(THANX DUDE!!!!) I was able to get everybody at Pattersons' main house. 22-2-1, 22-2-5, 22-3-2, 22-4-2, 22-5-1, and the new 22-6-1. Moving westbound momentarily..

Port Jervis, Engine 821, Hugenot Fire District. 813,814,812,811. Back to Putnam in a bit..

Bradley Airport... You guys didn't think I wouldn't get some FDNY in, did ya??? Engine 273, Ladder 129, and the 20 Battalions new car, taken by the cell.

Take 2!!! East Hartford where my camera crapped out.. Crash time, coming up...

Wolcott Vols... Took a ride over to Enfield, and I definitely got schooled in Fire Truck Picture taking. More coming..

You got it, Cap. Their nickname is "The Highway".

OK, from the point of view of a relative of people who live in Somers, I applaud this move whole heartedly. I had a situation where a relative of mine waited nearly a half hour before Mahopac Falls got on scene. If all other options were expended, and this was the best way to go, more power to em!!! As far as the "social club" comments, that's another discussion for another time.

Joe beat me to it. I just got E-183 today. Pix to be posted after the Tarrytown funerals out of respect to the fallen.

Never forgotten, RIP

RIP

Great shots, Brian.

Great shots as always, Joe.

I believe another company has the contract with KME. Let's see how long it takes them to get it off the ground. PS, I'm looking forward to the new pieces simply for the repaint/redecal possibilities.

I figured I'd ask. I used to date a girl who thought the idea was abhorrent. I don't particularly care for the idea myself. But, that's just me. Although I did have a picture of another girl I dated wearing my Coast Guard dress cover.

What's your feelings about spouses, or significant others wearing it??

I dunno if it's already been discussed, but, what will be the fate of the former E-183??

Maybe 21-6-1(Ex 21-2-3). That's only 15, 16 years old??