  Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 667 Registered: 12-2005 |
 "A tense moment at the Fire Department Exhibition" Detroit Fire Department, circa 1917. | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 668 Registered: 12-2005 |
 "Acetylene torch, man with gas mask in window" Detroit Fire Department Exhibition, circa 1917. (out of sequence, sorry!) | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 669 Registered: 12-2005 |
 "Engines 18 and 36", c. 1917  "The men of Engine Companies Number 18 and 36", c. 1917 | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 670 Registered: 12-2005 |
 "DFD Engine 36 and men, June 1, 1917"  "The men of DFD Engine 35, Aug. 7, 1917" | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 955 Registered: 06-2006 |
DFD: I do have one firebrat, I think, and a few from last year who are still at the school. They are interested in attending a firebrat shindig at the field day, too! Any ideas on firebrat fundraisers to donate to the Fund? | ||
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd Post Number: 48 Registered: 09-2006 |
More excellent pics Mikeg. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 216 Registered: 09-2004 |
Detroitteacher, what about along with the DFD firebrat shirts, make up some generic firebrat shirts. That way maybe firebrats from other cities would buy them, especially if they know the money goes toward a donation. Mikeg, thanks for the pictures! Those are great! | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 671 Registered: 12-2005 |
Here are the last photos of the Fire Dept. Exhibition that was held at Ladder # 5 (circa 1917):  "Firefighters lowering a man down the ladder"  "DFD Rescue No. 1 demonstrating use of a 'lung motor'" | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 16 Registered: 12-2006 |
Mikeg: Great photos. First time I have seen them. L.5 Russell and Erskine is now a Thi resturant that moved from Layffayet park. I don'tknow why the Department gave Engine designations to the Packard Squads.Around 1917 Engine Cos.30,34,36 and 40 were reorganized as Flying Squadrons. One of the Packards was in the barn behind E.18. It has since gone to the Packard museum in Ohio.Amazed me how that little car managed to move with all those huge firemen packed in back end. Detroitteacher great idea for a fund raiser. T-shirts always are popular. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 217 Registered: 09-2004 |
Here is some interesting trivia from the old days. http://firefighterwayne.blogsp ot.com/ | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 672 Registered: 12-2005 |
From that firefighter blog: DO YOU KNOW - UPON RETURNING FROM A RUN THE HARNESS HAD TO BE SOAPED AND RINSED BEFORE BEING SUSPENDED FROM THE CEILING Here is the steamer at Engine 9, with harness suspended and at the ready:  Here is a portrait of the men of Engine 9, circa 1917.  Finally, here is a photo of the DFD Superintendant of Horses (name not recorded) along with one of his charges, also c. 1917:  (Message edited by Mikeg on March 10, 2007) | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 673 Registered: 12-2005 |
This is an interior shot of Engine 1, again circa 1917. The men were not identified.  | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 674 Registered: 12-2005 |
Planting potatoes at DFD Engine 41, c. 1917.  | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 675 Registered: 12-2005 |
Two photos of Engine 39's dormitory:   | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 676 Registered: 12-2005 |
Two "throw-away" photos taken at an unidentified DFD fire station. Mugging for the camera.  I would be willing to bet that the backside on the right belongs to Louis Schicker, who has tripped the shutter timer and is rushing to get included in the photo.  | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 677 Registered: 12-2005 |
These four photos are the last ones from Louis Schicker's photo album. Even though none of them had a caption, I wanted to include them here for you all to see and possibly identify. A  B (identified by MikeM as being Engine 39 at the corner of Taylor and Byron - thanks, MikeM!)  C  D  (Message edited by Mikeg on March 10, 2007) | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 678 Registered: 12-2005 |
I overlooked one last unidentified photo, possibly the same subject as photo C above: E  (Message edited by Mikeg on March 10, 2007) | ||
Mikem Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 3174 Registered: 10-2003 |
Nice collection! That last unidentified station (B) was Engine 39 at the corner of Taylor and Byron. It was demolished sometime in the past decade. (Message edited by MikeM on March 10, 2007) | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 956 Registered: 06-2006 |
Quote: DO YOU KNOW - UPON RETURNING FROM A RUN THE HARNESS HAD TO BE SOAPED AND RINSED BEFORE BEING SUSPENDED FROM THE CEILING Just like trucks have to be cleaned and checked after a run today  While working at Greenfield Village with the horses, I can assure you that you don't want to leave harness cleaning until one lazy day. It takes HOURS to clean a dirty harness (it has to be done piece by piece to get hair and muck out of the crevices). By the looks of that setup, I wouldn't want to be the schmuck stuck with the long term cleaning. Better to clean it after every run and avoid the waxy buildup then have to assemble the harness again. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 17 Registered: 12-2006 |
Detroitteacher : Call the Fund office ( 313 )961-2988 tomorrow morning between 08:00 and 09:00. Ask for Lt. John Cowan. He is in charge of the Field Day. Be sure to let him know that you are the daughter of a Detroit Firefighter and Fund member. TONY | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 957 Registered: 06-2006 |
Tony: I am teaching between 8-9 but will try our next day off. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 218 Registered: 09-2004 |
Detroitteacher, We talked to a Cincinnati firebrat today. Her father passed away about 10 years ago. She was telling us about when she was little and got up to go to school, she had to tip toe around the house if her dad had just gotten off duty and had gone to bed. She could tell by the smell of his clothes what kind of fire he had been to(synthetics or wood etc.). She could also tell when a child had been involved because he wouldn't let her out of his sight the next day. This all probably sounds familiar doesn't it? | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 959 Registered: 06-2006 |
Sure does, except dad never did go to sleep when he got home. Usually went to a 2nd job or was working on our house, building a garage (that project took a looong time to finish), or helping out another FF with HIS odd job around the house. I could always tell when dad was home, just by waking up and sniffing. The smell of a freshly put out fire is my comfort smell. It told me dad was home safe. I got pretty good at telling what kind of fire was burning if something was on fire and the last fire he had been to, just by the smell of his turnout gear. Ah, the memories! | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 219 Registered: 09-2004 |
Trivia question: Where is the oldest "In Service" firehouse in Michigan. Hopefully my information (answer)is correct. Lowell, thanks for featuring this thread! | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 963 Registered: 06-2006 |
Don't know about Michigan, but in Detroit I think it is Ladder 10 with a year of about 1893? | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 220 Registered: 09-2004 |
Yes, that's the answer I have too. 3812 Mt. Elliott. A fireman at the 23s was telling me about it. I threw in the Michigan part to make it more of a challenge. lol. Oh well, It's an interesting building to tour, the attic is larger that my house. And the gargoyles have light up eyes. cool | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 221 Registered: 09-2004 |
This isn't a Detroit firehouse, but it's interesting in design. It's in Cincinnati. Built in 1893 I think.    | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 222 Registered: 09-2004 |
bought a picture today!  | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 223 Registered: 09-2004 |
Here is Engine 6 (50s or 60s ?).  | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2006 |
Dfd : That is a photo of E.6's 1960 F.W.D. A huge rig it dwarfed the Seagraves. First and only four wheel drive vehicle in the D.F.D. fleet. The photo is taken in front of the D.F.D. shop on Russell next to E.6'S quarters. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 224 Registered: 09-2004 |
Nice! Which ladder co. was in with eng.6? | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2006 |
Dfd : E.6 and L.5 ran together. Originally E.6 was at Hastings and Vernor.L.5 was at Russell and Erskine. The shops were behind L.5. In 1956 the Department built new and larger shops. A four bay station was built on the Russell and Wilkens side. The shops are behind on Rivard and Wilkens side. E.6 L.5 Sq.2 and Ch.3 ran there.E.6 and L.5 are out of service. The shops still occupy the rear. The station is occupied by L.1, two Haz. Mat. rigs, Decon trailer and two E.M.S. units. L.5 quarters and the old shops have been remodeled and occupied by retail. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 225 Registered: 09-2004 |
Why didn't they want any more of the 4 wheel drive rigs? It's an ineresting design, it looks like the FFs rode inside. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 20 Registered: 12-2006 |
Opened the vault. Took out Matt Lee's book, D.F.D. Apparatus History.Matt reports the F.W.D. was the first rig purchased from someone other than Seagrave since 1931. I remember the rig. A reliable pumper. Hard to drive and steer. My guess as to why it was a one and only. Detroit ran with enclosed rigs.Everyone was supposed to ride inside.Matt also identifies the Truck photo you posted. It is a 1952 Seagrave 70th.anniversary assigned to L.Co.22( Martin and McGraw ). | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 226 Registered: 09-2004 |
Here is the last of 3 pictures I bought. Ladder 6  | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2006 |
1955 Seagrave 100' Tiller.Don't know the location of the fire. Do you know whose photos you purchased ? If it is from a person or collection I know, I could find out. Keep 'em comming.Try to stump me. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 227 Registered: 09-2004 |
I bought these at the truck show in Louisville KY a couple of weeks ago. I dont know the dealer. "Keep 'em comming.Try to stump me." Sorry...thats the last one of the oldies. There was only one or two others left, but I was out of money! | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 22 Registered: 12-2006 |
That is a problem I can identify with. Use my philosiphy,"The wife and kids don't really need to eat". | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 234 Registered: 09-2004 |
Here is a good picture of Ladder 10 at a fire. http://detroitfirefighters.net /index.htm | ||
Maddog Member Username: Maddog Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2007 |
DFD and all that is my picture and i will be adding more as i have time to update the detroitfirefighters.net website. Thanks | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 236 Registered: 09-2004 |
Maddog, Thank you for that picture and for any others you share! Feel free to post them here. | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2007 |
I was just wondering if anyone has worked at Engine 52 during the 60's and 70's. My Grandfather, Tony Cortese was a Lieutenant at that Engine Company when he retired in 75. I myself am a Firefighter in Tennessee for Putnam County. Just curious if anyone knew him. BTW here are some pics of our apparatus. First is my Engine Company, #11, with Tanker #11 to the rear during training with our burn trailer. The next is a structure fire with Engine #31 in the foreground and Attack 14 in the background. Quite a hot one on that fire... BIG ROLLOVERS from side D. Hope you enjoy!! Jeff Cortese PCFD #932   | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 23 Registered: 12-2006 |
Jeff: I didn't know your Grandfather. Found two photos of him.One in Cheryl Anderson's book. the other in the 1976 book D.F.D.Historical Record. Both photos are the standard head and shoulders dress cap photos.Good photo posts. I learned respect for limited water tanker operations. You don't waste a drop. Try the D.F.D.General Discussion site for a more direct contacts. | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2007 |
Thanks Tony: I did try the D.F.D. site, had no hits, but plenty of lookers. I know my Grandfather really wasn't well received around the department, but nonetheless, he was a Firefighter. I have to get my hands on Cheryls' book... looks really interesting. I was able to get some of my Grandfathers personals from his career; OLD Cairns Helmet, badges, helmet shields, Fireman's Fund Certificate, and several pics to name a few. Again, thanks for your help! | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 239 Registered: 09-2004 |
Hi Jjcortese, nice pictures! Hey, does anyone have pictures from inside any of the firehouses? Joker stands, bay, etc. ? | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 65 Registered: 02-2007 |
Jjcortese Are you a firefighter in the City of Cookeville or volunteer in the county? I know Putnam County and Cookeville very well. Is Ben Benjamin still working there? | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 4 Registered: 04-2007 |
I am with the County. I have only been on for a little over a year. That name hasn't come up at all. Did he run with CFD or PCFD?? | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 67 Registered: 02-2007 |
CFD..he may have retired. He also owned the Dish Network installation out of Ckvl. | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 5 Registered: 04-2007 |
I'll ask around. Alot of our members are CFD members also. | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 6 Registered: 04-2007 |
Found out about Ben Benjamin. He retired from CFD as a Captain about 2 or 3 years ago. He now owns the Technology Store in Cookeville. | ||
Ookpik Member Username: Ookpik Post Number: 190 Registered: 01-2007 |
 The vehicle in the center appears to be marked "Detroit Fire Dept." I cannot make out the final word but the number appears to be a 3. What kind of vehicle is this? The Battalion Chief's car is a 1938 Chevrolet. A larger view: http://ookpik72.tripod.com/detpic59.jpg Ookpik | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 76 Registered: 02-2007 |
Jjcortese, thanks for the info on Ben. His wife delivered the H-C to us for 10 years, then they bought the Dish franchise in Cookeville. We got ours through them, very reliable people and really nice. Do you live in the county or city? We were down by City Lake. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 241 Registered: 09-2004 |
Is it an ambulance maybe? | ||
Ookpik Member Username: Ookpik Post Number: 191 Registered: 01-2007 |
Dfd - Could be. I think the final word on the door is "Rescue" so that would make sense if it was some type of ambulance. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 242 Registered: 09-2004 |
That's a great picture, thanks for posting it. Do you have any pictures of firehouse interiors? | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 8 Registered: 04-2007 |
Buyamerican: We live in the county outside of White Plaines golf course, thank God. If we lived in Algood, we'd be in trouble... their F.D. isn't the greatest. ;) | ||
Ookpik Member Username: Ookpik Post Number: 192 Registered: 01-2007 |
Dfd - I don't think so. If I run across any, I will gladly post them. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 24 Registered: 12-2006 |
The photo is a 1941 Cadillac Squad. I think the Chiefs car is a '38 Chevy. The Squad should be numbered "2". | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 243 Registered: 09-2004 |
Is that a manpower squad like they have today, or an ambulance? Some places call an ambulance a "squad". | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 25 Registered: 12-2006 |
It is a manpower Squad.Detroit Fire and Police did "specials" until E.M.S. was formed. They would transport.The main function was fire. | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 77 Registered: 02-2007 |
Jjcortese I know White Plains very well, some great homes on the golf course. There is nothing like the beauty of the area around there, we loved it. I do miss the area and how beautiful it was. We'll be down there in July to visit friends. I do remember the County Fire Department having to draft water from City Lake to put out a fire in the Eastlake Estates area. Also, they had to go up to the motel on Hwy. 70, the Alpine now but it was Howard Johnsons at the time and they drafted water from their pool. It took a long time for them to put out the fire. | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 9 Registered: 04-2007 |
I remember them talking about the fires at Eastlake and the Alpine. Hopefully we wont have to draft out of pools and lakes too much. We have a total of 5 Class A Tanker/Pumper combo's on the department. We regularly practice tank shuttle op's. | ||
Durango Member Username: Durango Post Number: 8 Registered: 10-2006 |
This is one my favorite threads. I love reading about Detroit history. Does anyone have any information regarding the initial integration of the Detroit Fire Department? | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 26 Registered: 12-2006 |
Go back to pages two and three of this forum. That will get you started. I will relate what I know from reading accounts and what I have been told in interviews. TONY | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 27 Registered: 12-2006 |
History on the "CADDYS" One of my colleagues relates these facts. The Cadillac Squads were assigned to Sq.2 and 3. Sq.3's rig was reassigned to Sq.4 in 1948.The rig was destroyed in a horrible accident. While responding to an alarm at the Detroit Lumber Company they collided with a police car also on a run. A Police Sergent and two Firefighters were killed. | ||
Ookpik Member Username: Ookpik Post Number: 203 Registered: 01-2007 |
Tony - Thanks for info about the Cadillac Squad, however, I am saddened to learn about the tragic accident. Oookpik | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 29 Registered: 12-2006 |
Accidents are part of D.F.D. history. A tragic early accident also took the life of a Police Officer.On August 23, 1911 Mounted Patrolman Franklin Smith was killed in an accident with the horse drawn water tower. Campus Martius was full of people after the Moose parade. The tower was responding to an alarm.The officer was clearing a path and moving pedestrians to safety. His horse spooked and turned into the towers path. The officer was crushed.Not much has changed through the years. The events of a few weeks ago with E.17 have an erie similarity. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1020 Registered: 06-2006 |
Looks like a firebrat reunion won't be happening this year at the Field Day. I haven't been able to get in touch with anyone from the Fireman's Fund. Every time I call, no one answers. Emails have not received any response. Anyone know of an alternate number I can call? Would snail mail work better? Can one of the other firebrats call them during the morning hours (I am in the classroom and can't make any calls)? I'd be happy to do the planning if we can get the go-ahead from the Fireman's Fund. If not, we can go anyway (it's at the Zoo this year) and just do an informal thing. | ||
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd Post Number: 72 Registered: 09-2006 |
I know some of the Fund guys. I'll poke around and see if I can get some info for you. Probably not til next week though. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1024 Registered: 06-2006 |
Thanks a billion FFdfd. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 245 Registered: 09-2004 |
Well you could still do the t shirt project. I've thought about asking my kids if they would wear a firebrat shirt from our dept.. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1026 Registered: 06-2006 |
Any design ideas for the shirts? Perhaps your kids could design something? | ||
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd Post Number: 74 Registered: 09-2006 |
Detroitteacher, send me an email at f.f_dfd at mail dot com. | ||
Mtm Member Username: Mtm Post Number: 205 Registered: 06-2006 |
When we lived in CA, about 15 years ago, I took a fire safety class. The FF instructing the class said that FFs don't live long in to retirement which the insurance companies look forward to. When I told him that my DAD was still kicking after nearly 40 years on the DFD, he told me that DAD was an anachronism for the insurance companies and would push all their rates up. I'm not sorry; I'm not ashamed; DAD TURNED 86 TODAY!!! ... and he was the manager of the band in '77. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 246 Registered: 09-2004 |
Detroitteacher, I asked my daughter to work on a design. It might be a week or two. She's working on scholarship stuff. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1027 Registered: 06-2006 |
Dfd: That's GREAT! I'd rather have a firebrat do the design. I know a t-shirt guy that can get us t-shirts for about 15 bucks each. If anyone knows of anyone cheaper or a Union person, please let me know. Any ideas on how to get the shirts to folks? I was thinking of selling them at the event. I'm still trying to contact those at the Fund but I have taken on an extra class of kids and no longer have a prep period and my lunch is late in the day. Any ideas would be much appreciated. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1028 Registered: 06-2006 |
FfDfd: Mail sent | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1029 Registered: 06-2006 |
Mtm: That is fantabulous! My dad just turned 66 and am looking forward to having him around awhile. Don't know what I'd do without dad! I also heard that FFs don't live long after retiring. I asked my dad about it once and he said that it's because the guys inhale so much smoke during their career. I think it's because they miss their 2nd family and their love for the job. Dad still hangs out around the stations and I think that gives him the feeling of still being there. I do have to call dad to do some weird chore (that I could really do myself) just so he still feels useful. He volunteers to do so much around my house that I am running out of projects! He has another "job" but I really think he misses the guys at DFD (not that they don't hang out together). I can really say that all of the guys have been great with dad and keeping him in the loop after he retired. DFD is really a family and I am thankful every day that they care so much for each other. | ||
Mtm Member Username: Mtm Post Number: 206 Registered: 06-2006 |
Thanks, DetroitTeacher! Like you, I ADORE my Dad and would like to keep him around as long as is reasonable. His memory isn't what it used to be but he's still living in his own home in Detroit. The inhaling smoke line kind of makes me chuckle. Dad NEVER had air masks, etc., and had to inhale mattresses, tires, etc. To top it off, he chews tobacco and all the rest of us smoke. Dad's mouth and lungs are in perfect health. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 247 Registered: 09-2004 |
As if it weren't bad enough on the DFD. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=/20070510/NEW S01/705100407&imw=Y | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 30 Registered: 12-2006 |
E. Co.29 is celebrating 100th. anniversary on 05/22/07. Check the D.F.D.Message Board or with "RockinRob" at 29's. Looking for 7th.Battalion veterans and people with photos and stories of E.29. | ||
Maddog Member Username: Maddog Post Number: 6 Registered: 04-2007 |
****** Correction ****** Engine 29's Anniversary will be on 5/26/07 from 1pm till ??? Next to 29's Quarters. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1050 Registered: 06-2006 |
OK. I am in touch with the Fireman's Fund. Field Day is on August 12 at the Zoo. There will also be a Spaghetti Dinner on Sept. 26 and this is how the Firebrats could help the most. More info to follow (as soon as I get it). If there is a decent sized interest in the Spaghetti Dinner then Firebrat T-shirts could be made and purchased. If you'd like to be put on an email list for Firebrat updates for activities and how we can help, please send me an email at tmcooleyweb at aol dot com. I will keep you posted via an e-newsletter. Anyone else who would like to show support for our heroes is also welcome to be put on the e-newsletter list. The ball is rolling and things are looking up | ||
Ookpik Member Username: Ookpik Post Number: 228 Registered: 01-2007 |
 The DFD in action. The photo is believed to be from the 1940's. Does anyone know what kind of fire truck that is? For a larger version of the photo, please click here Ookpik | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 33 Registered: 12-2006 |
Ookpik : The Engine pictured is a Seagrave. Late teens or early twenties vintage. Engines had long lives. After first line service they became " X " rigs and served as replacements when first line rigs were out of service for some reason. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 248 Registered: 09-2004 |
The neighbors sure did turn out back then! Is the car in the background a batt. commander? Great picture. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1054 Registered: 06-2006 |
We've been given the go-ahead for Firebrat T-shirts, so if any firebrat (or their kids) have any ideas for a design, please let me know. Shirts will cost 10.00 each and proceeds will go toward the Memorial Rig. Toddler sizes will also be available for the newest additions to the "family". I'm hoping all the firebrats and FF (and families) here can attend the Spaghetti dinner. As soon as I get info on tickets and such, I will post. It's a great cause and the money raised is going toward the Memorial Rig and we all know how important this project is. | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 10 Registered: 04-2007 |
Hey there: I wont be able to make it up there, but being a grandson of a DFD, FF, I would like a XL size along with on the of smallest ones for my new daughter. Thanks, Jeff Cortese PCFD, Algood TN | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 249 Registered: 09-2004 |
Detroitteacher, I told my daughter that you would like input from a firebrat. So hopefully she will have a design soon. Sounds like it's coming together! | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1055 Registered: 06-2006 |
Dfd: Yes it is! Glad to hear that your daughter is involved! JJ: As soon as they are ready for sale, I'll be happy to take orders. Please send me an email at TMCooleyweb at aol dot com and I'll be sure to send out an email when they are ready, along with other info about Firebrat happenings and how we can help with the Memorial Rig and Fireman's Fund. Congrats your new daughter! | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 251 Registered: 09-2004 |
Ookpik or Mikem, Do you have any more pictures or maps. Hopefully we'll make a trip up to the D this year and take some pictures to share. Firebrats, Are (were)any of your dads engineers? | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1059 Registered: 06-2006 |
My dad started off as a tillerman. He moved up the ladder rather quickly (no pun intended) and finally retired as a Battalion Chief. Oops, forgot to add that he was also on the fireboat for a while. (Message edited by detroitteacher on June 02, 2007) | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 252 Registered: 09-2004 |
I've always wanted to drive a tiller! I bet he enjoyed that assignment. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1513 Registered: 01-2005 |
Cleaning out an old drawer this week, I came upon an aluminum token that I think was a souviner of the 1949 DFD Field day. It has a 1949 penny inserted in the middle, and the outer rim of the holder says "Detroit Fire Department WO 2-0400", and on the backside "Detroit Industrial Safety Council". (Sorry, my scanner took a shit). It's about the size of a silver dollar. I really have no use for it, if one of you smoke eaters would like it, please email me direct at RDown3657@cox.net First come first served. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 253 Registered: 09-2004 |
Happy Fathers day to DFD active and retired! | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 45 Registered: 12-2006 |
Welcome back ! Where have you all been? No posts in a while.Missed everyone. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 254 Registered: 09-2004 |
My daughter's graduation and post season fastpitch. Any new pictures!? | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1067 Registered: 06-2006 |
I've been winding down for the end of the school year and getting ready for my own classes. Looking forward to Field Day and the Spaghetti dinner (and hopefully putting some faces to the names on this thread). Still looking for Brat T-shirt designs (no one wants ME to design it...best I can do is stick figures). Happy Father's Day to all the heroes out there! | ||
Ookpik Member Username: Ookpik Post Number: 273 Registered: 01-2007 |
Here is a new picture! https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/5/104921.html?1182193806 It is of the Rohns firehouse and was taken in the 1940's. Credit goes to DY forum members for identifying the firehouse. Ookpik | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 50 Registered: 12-2006 |
E.41, Ch.3 and Sq.3 Rohns and E. Warren. Squad and Chief were moved to other quarters. Chief is now disbanded. Squad 3 runs with E.23 at Moran and the Boulvard.E.41 had an accident.They were run off the road and into an empty lot. They are also out of service. E.M.S. runs alone from the quaters. D.F.D.congratulations.One of life's proud moments is a childs graduation. Were you here for the softball tourney ? Teach we have " Radio Faces". | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1070 Registered: 06-2006 |
Prayers go out to the FFs in S.C. for their loss. Keeping all of our local guys in my thoughts, as well. | ||
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd Post Number: 99 Registered: 09-2006 |
Tony, Engine 41's rig is still in service -- a piece of garbage, but still being used. Right now E46 has it. As I mentioned in another thread, they taped "+5" next to where it says Engine 41. Funny. Engine 41 is an active company but it is just a manpower pool. All members are detailed out every day. No one reports to the firehouse on Rohns; E41 keeps its paperwork at E32 on Jefferson near St. Jean. The E41 roster is low seniority people at each rank because when they have enough time, guys will put in to transfer to a company that has a home. FFs coming back off layoff are usually placed at one of the "phantom" companies (E21, E31, E41, E47, TAC2, L16, L24). The city just brought back the last group laid off in 2005; they are at the academy for refresher before returning to the field. Yeah, DT, nine firefighters killed at that furniture warehouse fire. Unbelievable. (Message edited by ffdfd on June 19, 2007) | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 53 Registered: 12-2006 |
Thanks,Ffdfd.I didn't know 41's rig was on the street. Maybe I should start reading the Apparatus column in the BOX 42 NEWSLETTER. Warren Avenue becomes a one way street a few blocks east of 41's quarters.This put 41's at a disadvantage responding to fires east of quaters. A nameless F.E.O.was tired of the ribbing he got from other F.E.O.'s who beat him to his boxes. Don't know how he managed this but some how he manuvered that big Seagrave around the corner went the wrong way on Warren. Imagine driving your car and suddenly seeing a fire engine coming at you . D.F.D. ingenuity. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 255 Registered: 09-2004 |
How's it goin' up there in the D? Was the 4th of July a tough one for DFD? | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 55 Registered: 12-2006 |
A second alarm for dwellings and garages after midnight. An extra companies fire that should have been a second alarm a short time later.Both in the 8th.battalion. Northeast part of town. The rest of the day was quiet to normal.Thankfully the 4th. of July arsons ran there course after a couple of years and ended. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 257 Registered: 09-2004 |
That sounds good. I had heard that the 4th had been a busy time. I've posted this before but here is a picture of a dwelling fire on Linwood.  | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 56 Registered: 12-2006 |
Good early shot.Any companies on scene? Do you know where on Linwood? | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 259 Registered: 09-2004 |
We followed Squad 4 (?) to the scene from the fireboat station, so the initial knockdown was finished. I'm thinking it was just north of Grand Blvd. W. I've got a call in to one of the guys from that trip to see about the cross street. Does the house on the left look like it has an address on the post? | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 260 Registered: 09-2004 |
You guys seen this? http://detroitfirefighters.net /engine_companies.htm |
