  Jan Member Username: Jan Post Number: 35 Registered: 07-2006 |
Detroitteacher, Brandy, the dog from Grand Blvd. and Moran, came to live at our house. He was part shepherd and part chow and looked like a red lion with a curly tail and black tongue. He smiled (a toothy sort of grin) when you pointed your finger at him, and he loved raw hot dogs. When the fire alarm went off, he would run into the middle of G. Blvd to stop traffic so the trucks could get out. He was also, apparently, the neighborhood stud. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1273 Registered: 06-2006 |
I believe my dog came from Ladder 22. That was where dad was stationed the most back then. We had him from the time I was in about 5th grade until my 12th grade year (he was hit by a car). Poor firedogs heard sirens and went searching. I think those dogs loved the job just as much as our dads! | ||
Lansingfire Member Username: Lansingfire Post Number: 100 Registered: 07-2007 |
Don't know if people know, but the Jackson Firemans Swapmeet is suppose to be this Saturday at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. 8-2. I believe there's a cover charge to get in. | ||
Pythonmaster Member Username: Pythonmaster Post Number: 165 Registered: 12-2006 |
Dfd-I agree, that video story makes me sad and angry that we aren't supporting the folks who are protecting us. The story about the firefighters having their dinner stolen should not happen in a civilized society. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 145 Registered: 12-2006 |
Ffdfd : I know the four trucks are here. I haven't seen them on the street. I din't think about the academy. Thanks for the tip. TONY | ||
Rid0617 Member Username: Rid0617 Post Number: 74 Registered: 03-2008 |
Another place to shorten long URLs is http://tinyurl.com/ Just copy the long address, go to that site and paste it in the box | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 147 Registered: 12-2006 |
Ffdfd : I got word today that L. Co. 14 and L. Co. 27 are in service with two of the new trucks. | ||
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd Post Number: 290 Registered: 09-2006 |
Tony, I see one of those companies regularly at fires. I'll have to check it out on my next shift. Gotta say I'm a fan of Pierce and I'm glad we've taken our fleet in that direction. I looked on the detroitfirefighters.net web site and someone posted that the trucks were numbered 14, 24, 28 and 31. I'm guessing L27 got the one slated for L24 since L24 is closed every day. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 148 Registered: 12-2006 |
Ffdfd, Glad to hear you are pleased with Pierce. The Web site is correct. Dan corrected me L.28 is on the street,not 27.Hopefully a tradition of Pierce will continue ala Seagrave. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 149 Registered: 12-2006 |
Ffdfd, Dan corrected me.L.14 and 28 have new rigs. The web site is correct.Glad to hear you are a Pierce fan. Maybe D.F.D.will start a tradition with Pierce like they had with Seagrave. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 150 Registered: 12-2006 |
D.F.D. You mentioned wanting to own a rig. Here is your chance.The perfectly restored '51 Seagrave of E.38 is on E bay for a MERE 90 grand. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 385 Registered: 09-2004 |
Is that the one that's been on detroitfirefighters.net home page? | ||
Lansingfire Member Username: Lansingfire Post Number: 101 Registered: 07-2007 |
No it's not, that sure is a nice one. The one they are working on will be used for FF funerals. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 386 Registered: 09-2004 |
Oh OK. That's going to be mint when its finished! $90,000.... still a better investment than real estate. | ||
Mtm Member Username: Mtm Post Number: 300 Registered: 06-2006 |
I saw the article ages ago about the rig being reconditioned for FF funerals and was wondering how it was going and if there's a way to contribute. Hopefully it won't be needed for a while but I'm just curious. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 152 Registered: 12-2006 |
If you go to http://detroitfirefighters.net / scroll down to apparatus restored E.38. This is the rig we discussed early in this thread from Highland Park station at Hamilton and Puritan. This is the rig on E-bay. To contribute to the funeral rig make checks to the Detroit Firemen's Fund,Restore the Rig. Mail to :Detroit Firemen's Fund 250 W.Larned Suite 202 Detroit Mich.48226 | ||
Mtm Member Username: Mtm Post Number: 301 Registered: 06-2006 |
Thanks, Tony! I'll get a check out right away. Hopefully he won't need it for several more years but my Dad is turning 87! today and is still in great health. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1282 Registered: 06-2006 |
It's my understanding that the rig will be used only for FF in the state who have been killed while on duty. It would be nice if it could be used for retirees, though! I know dad would appreciate his last ride to be on a rig. | ||
Ggores Member Username: Ggores Post Number: 76 Registered: 10-2007 |
saw a ladder co. on McGraw St. other day. Think it's Co. 37. Sweet sight. There's a slogan on the bldg., can't recall it. | ||
Maddog Member Username: Maddog Post Number: 21 Registered: 04-2007 |
Ladder 22... "Double Deuce" Mcgraw West of Livernois... Engine 37 is a closed Engine House at Central & Dix now used by EMS (Message edited by maddog on May 07, 2008) | ||
Ggores Member Username: Ggores Post Number: 77 Registered: 10-2007 |
thanks maddog, yes, that was it. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 387 Registered: 09-2004 |
This isn't in Detroit, but it reminds me of the firehouses in "classic DFD" at detroitfirefighters.net  | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 153 Registered: 12-2006 |
Mtm: Glad to hear Dad is well.Hope he can be like Ray Vallad. Ray lived to be 100. Ray made more money in retirement than he did working.Thanks for your contribution. The rig is close to completion.As with all projects, funding regulates progress. Detroitteacher: I agree with you.Line of duty deaths only is my understanding. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 388 Registered: 09-2004 |
Detroitteacher, have you heard anything about the firebrat t-shirts? | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1283 Registered: 06-2006 |
Dfd: I have not heard a thing! Last I heard the t-shirt guy was backed up on orders. That was a while ago. Next time I see my contact, I'll ask him about them. I know he's busy with the Memorial rig, too... | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 392 Registered: 09-2004 |
Are you having the field day this year? | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1284 Registered: 06-2006 |
I haven't heard anything about a Field Day. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 393 Registered: 09-2004 |
D.F.D members, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Dfd FEO Branch | ||
Mtm Member Username: Mtm Post Number: 303 Registered: 06-2006 |
Tony_Box42, Glad to contribute. Like DetriotTeacher, I'm kind of disappointed that retirees would not be able to use it. Dad was on the DFD for nearly 40 years. I remember Chief Vallad being on the department and am glad that he made it so long. I hope my Dad does, too. As in the Polish birthday song "Sto Lat" or may you live 100 years. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 154 Registered: 12-2006 |
D.F.D. : Field Day will be Sunday August 17th at the ZOO. The Detroit Zoo not E.53's Mtm: Thanks for explaining "Sto Lat ".I have heard the wish for years .I thought it ment " Happy Birthday ". A date to keep in mind. E.31's Centennial celibration.Saturday July 19th. The REAL E.31 will be there. When I get a date on the Frankenmouth Muster I will post. |
