Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42
Post Number: 57 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 8:43 pm: | |
I can't make out the adress.Sounds right. Linwood runs from W. Gr. Blvd .north to 6 mi.Sq.4 would be at the boat.They are the Fire Fighting crew for the boat. The engine house histories were compiled by Clarence Woodard D.F.D. historian. As I type Ch.5 is requesting a second alarm for fire in multiple dwellings and garages at Medbury and E.Gr.Blvd. |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 261 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 7:07 pm: | |
Ladder 20 was parked near the front of the fire if that helps.
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Bvos Member Username: Bvos
Post Number: 2210 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 8:29 pm: | |
I've been following this post for a while. I'm amazed at how long this thing has been going with quality stuff the entire time. It's getting close to a year now! I think this qualifies as the longest running post (and one of the best quality) in DetroitYES! history. Congrats and thanks to everyone who's contributed to this great thread! |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 262 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 10:46 pm: | |
Thank you. It's a good subject! It started as a request for pictures of firehouses and it turned into a history lesson and it honors the DFD present and retired, and the FIREBRATS. They are the proud sons and daughters of DFD firefighters. Hopefully there is a lot more to come. Stay tuned. |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 1091 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 11:41 pm: | |
Yes and don't forget Field day is coming up quick. It's at the Zoo this year! While there won't be a formal Brat reunion then we are still invited to attend (price of admission not included). August 12. Stay posted for details. I will be emailing them to folks who contacted me about info. Also, the spaghetti dinner is Sept. 26th. That will be the date of the BRAT/grandBRAT reunion (old and new additions to the "family" welcome). I still haven't had any ideas for the shirt so I might just design something...unless I can get an "artsy" person to do it. Always proud to be a BRAT! I am also amazed that this thread has lasted and is so active. Puts our FFs in a great light and gives them the credit they deserve for a job well done (and not under the best of circumstances most of the time). I love to hear all of the history and stories told on this thread. Brings back plenty of memories! |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 263 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 3:11 pm: | |
Detroitteacher, I just asked my daughter again about designing a shirt, and she said that she wants to. I told her that time is short so hopefully today or tomorrow. |
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd
Post Number: 106 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 3:28 pm: | |
Did you know there is a firebrat insect? I did not until I googled firebrat, thinking there may be an image worthy of DT's shirt in cyberspace. I'm guessing you don't want to incorporate this nasty bugger into the design:
Interesting tidbits about the firebrat: * can go for as much as a year without eating * can be found in bakeries and near boilers or furnaces * they feed on a wide variety of carbohydrates and starches that are also protein sources such as flour and book bindings (spaghetti is rich in carbs; there may be some lurking at the spaghetti dinner) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebrat |
Mtm Member Username: Mtm
Post Number: 227 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 4:33 pm: | |
Wow! I can't believe it's been a year. Not sure if I mentioned to you folks that I printed off most of this thread for my Dad and bound it in a nice binder for him. He was touched by all the thoughts, photos, and memories. Needless to say, there's no way that I can take Dad to the Zoo for the Field Day. Heck, at 86, I'm LUCKY that he's here! But, please know that we're with all of you in thoughts and memories. Loved the old Field Days at Tiger Stadium, especially after Dad made Chief and we could watch from the Press Box (where we nearly lost Dad in '77). Can't forget all the DFDers who came up to visit the box and were an extra, dating, bonus! |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 264 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 5:32 pm: | |
Mtm, I'm glad that this thread has evolved into something meaningful to the retirees, active, and families! Tell your dad we said hey. Ffdfd, google "detroit firebrat". We get top billing! |
Mtm Member Username: Mtm
Post Number: 229 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 4:26 pm: | |
Will do, DFD, and THANK YOU! Dad still listens to his scanner and is still with all of you in spirit. |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 1092 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 8:55 pm: | |
Mtm: Please consider coming out to the Zoo yourself and bringing any family that would like to come. It would be great if your dad could make the spaghetti dinner in Sept. There will be many retirees there (from what I hear) and it would be neat if they could all sit and gab about the good old days. DFD: Thanks for reminding your daughter. It would mean much more to us if someone with any kind of artistic talent designed the shirt and we didn't just have pre-fabbed computer graphics. If she does design it please be sure she puts her signature on it someplace. My dad has been hearing all sorts of things about this thread! It's reaching more folks than are posting...I'm just glad that we have this opportunity to discuss that which is so close to our hearts. If you'd like to be on the list of "first to be informed" about firebrat updates/outings please send an email to tmcooleyweb at aol dot com and I'll put you on my list. Proceeds from the t-shirts will go to the Seagrave that they are restoring for the "last ride". Proceeds from the spaghetti dinner will also go toward that and the Fund. I'll be soliciting donations closer to the event if folks can't make it and would like to contribute. Thanks for being so supportive! It means a lot to our "guys and gals" on the DFD that so many folks care about them and are supporting them! |
Mtm Member Username: Mtm
Post Number: 231 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 2:15 pm: | |
DetroitTeacher, We'll definitely try to make it to the Field Day and I'll see about getting Dad there. Curious: is there still anything of a band anymore? In any case, I really want a t-shirt. Probably mentioned that I have a Detroit Fire Fighters t-shirt that my brother got from playing little league over 40 years ago. Doesn't fit me very well but I've been reserving it. Probably could use a wearable one... |
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd
Post Number: 107 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 3:00 pm: | |
There is still a DFD band. The last gig I saw was last month at the Burn Center softball tournament in Dearborn. |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 1093 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 3:21 pm: | |
Mtm: Glad you are considering attending. I doubt the band will be at the spaghetti dinner but they MAY show up at Field Day. Never know. Dad might enjoy the spaghetti dinner (inside, less walking, etc.) I do know that the zoo has "strollers" for older folks for a nominal fee. The shirts won't be ready until the spaghetti dinner, but I will keep everyone posted and will try to post a design when I get one. If anyone else would like to help out with the design, that would be fantastic! Maybe we could have a few to be voted on (although I doubt it since getting one is hard enough!). |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 266 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 5:46 pm: | |
Detroitteacher, The design is 3/4 complete. It's really good. Stay tuned. |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 1094 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:21 pm: | |
Great! Can't wait to see it. |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 267 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 9:53 pm: | |
Detroitteacher Here it is! I can email the actual files to you for a clearer picture. Do you have Microsoft publisher? The front patch is small, and over the left chest.
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Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd
Post Number: 109 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 10:08 pm: | |
Looks good DFD. |
Mtm Member Username: Mtm
Post Number: 233 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 12:43 pm: | |
DFD, IT'S GORGEOUS!! Fantastic job!! Can't wait to get one (or more) THANKS!!! |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 1095 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 6:33 pm: | |
DFD! It's WONDERFUL! Tell your daughter excellent job. I'm printing them out now and will send them to my contact so he can work on getting them silk screened so they'll be ready soon. As soon as I can take orders, I'll be doing so. I'll send out an email to the folks who wanted to be on the email list as well as posting on here. |
Pennstar445 Member Username: Pennstar445
Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 6:45 pm: | |
AFTER A RECENT TRIP TO THE CITY WITH SOME FRIENDS I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE SOME PHOTOS OF INCIDENTS, APPARATUS & FIREHOUSES... I MUST SAY IT WAS A GREAT FEW DAYS AND THE FIREFIGHTERS OF DETROIT COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE WELCOMING. DEFINITELY SURPASSED OUR EXPECTATIONS AND WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING A RETURN TRIP. WEBSITE HOMEPAGE: http://www.eastcoast911.com DETROIT SECTION: http://gallery.eastcoast911.com/index.php?cat=50 COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK ALWAYS WELCOME! IF YOU SEE ANY PHOTOS YOU WOULD LIKE LET ME KNOW AND WE'LL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT GETTING YOU ORIGINALS NOT THE RESIZED VERSIONS POSTED ON OUR SITE. ~ BEST REGARDS TO ALL ~ Nate - Philadelphia, PA AS A SIDE NOTE I SEE ABOVE A SHIRT IS IN THE WORKS, THE GRAPHIC ON THE FRONT LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE ONE USED HERE IN PHILADELPHIA ( I WILL TRY TO ATTACH IT SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT ) JUST WANTED TO SAY LOOKS GOOD AND I HAVE ENJOYED READING THIS THREAD THUS FAR...
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Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd
Post Number: 110 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 9:21 pm: | |
Nice pics Pennstar. |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 1096 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 6:42 am: | |
Nice website, Penn! Our thread was your first post Welcome and please do keep stopping by! |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 268 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 7:25 am: | |
Pennstar, do you work with Dave Herron? |
Pennstar445 Member Username: Pennstar445
Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 10:15 am: | |
"Pennstar, do you work with Dave Herron?" DFD I can't say I know that name, can you give me anymore details? Thanks everyone for all the kind words and enjoys the pics - Nate (Message edited by PennSTAR445 on July 14, 2007) |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 269 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 6:20 pm: | |
Ffdfd, do you have any pictures of the stations you've been working in? |
Captscott Member Username: Captscott
Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 5:13 pm: | |
Just found this forum and it is really good. Nice photos pennstar. One of the guys told me about your visit and your website. I will be in the City for a long stint myself in about two weeks. Really looking forward to it. |
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd
Post Number: 111 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 5:28 pm: | |
quote:Ffdfd, do you have any pictures of the stations you've been working in? No. Maybe someday I'll get the photog bug, but it hasn't happened yet. |
Pennstar445 Member Username: Pennstar445
Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 12:08 pm: | |
Thanks Captscott: Glad you liked the photos, and good to know that word is traveling. What will be bringing you to the city... In any case hope its a good trip and stay safe, if you need any pointers about whats part(s) of the city to hang in to catch some work let me know. |
Captscott Member Username: Captscott
Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 6:40 am: | |
Pennstar.. I will be in the City for the same reason you were there, just longer. Though this will be only my second time in the City (first time for only 36 hours), I do know where you hung out and I will be doing much the same. Only thing I would like to know from anyone here is the good places to eat in the City or in the suburbs, if I have time. (G) |