  Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 3954 Registered: 01-2005 |
Thanks, Tony. Must have got a disability retirement, eh? | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 916 Registered: 09-2004 |
Slow going tonight and tomorrow! Be careful out there! | ||
Busterwmu Member Username: Busterwmu Post Number: 447 Registered: 09-2004 |
Anyone have any photos of the firehouse on E. Jefferson across from the Chrysler assembly plant (near Conner's Creek)? I think it's Engine 32. Thanks! | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 923 Registered: 09-2004 |
Here is an article about Windsor assisting Detroit during the riots and 2 DFD deaths. Detroit and Windsor | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 191 Registered: 12-2006 |
Ray : You are probably right about John . Next time I am at the Fund office I will check. Busterwum : That is E.Co.32. Chief 6 and Medic 12.Go to the Detroit Firefighters web site for photos of all engine houses. D.F.D.: Thanks for that link.I was unaware of that story until the question was asked on the D.F.D web site.I still don't know witch station is dedicated to Chief Coxon. Maybe someone has finaly stumped me. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1346 Registered: 06-2006 |
Dfd: Carl Smith was killed in the riots. Dad's last name is Smith and he was on duty at that time. The news reported a FF Smith was killed and mom thought it was my dad (I was only a month old). She had no way of contacting dad and was worried sick. After that, dad made daily calls/nightly calls home with just one ring at 11 pm and mom would call him back. I couldn't imagine what mom went through not knowing. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 939 Registered: 09-2004 |
Thanks for the story Dt. I bet time was dragging during those days. So how was Christmas at DFD? Hopefully not too busy. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 192 Registered: 12-2006 |
A second alarm in a church early A.M. Usual careless cooks through the day. A few dwelling fires.Slow by D.F.D. standards.Sadly,as every year at this time, a fatal.On Monday an elderly couple died in a house fire. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 3736 Registered: 01-2005 |
Would appreciate the lookup, Tony. In the meantime, I found an obituary for him in the Houghton Lake weekly newspaper (after finding him at that location on the Social Security Death Index). He and I chased after the same dolly many years back. He won, but they divorced after three years and I had another by then. Jesus, the memories........... | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 193 Registered: 12-2006 |
We are even, Ray. I saw your photo of Stella on Non Detroit.I had forgoten about her.She was a regular at E.9 on Lafayette & StAntoine. Capt. " Z " would not tolerate her.When she saw him she stayed away. The story of you and John reminds me of a joke.Traffic cop pulls over a speeder.Asks him why he was going so fast? Driver says,"My wife ran off with a Cop.I thought you were bringing her back" | ||
20043_stotter Member Username: 20043_stotter Post Number: 728 Registered: 03-2007 |
Did anyone know a fireman with the last name of Monticelli? He retired from the Detroit Fireman. I have recently been aquainted with one of his sons and I'm directing him to this site. He may have some input on this thread. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 194 Registered: 12-2006 |
The name isn't familiar to me. Are you sure on the spelling? Do you have a time frame when he served? | ||
20043_stotter Member Username: 20043_stotter Post Number: 735 Registered: 03-2007 |
Tony, His last name is Montinelli. I'm trying to get this site to his son, because he will have much to add to the site. Stand by....... | ||
20043_stotter Member Username: 20043_stotter Post Number: 736 Registered: 03-2007 |
Tony, I finally got it right. The spelling is Mancinelli. | ||
Zitro Member Username: Zitro Post Number: 2553 Registered: 04-2008 |
I put together a Facebook album of my fathers career in the DFD. I've added photos from his retirement party along with the signatures of the guests. There may be some names and faces some of you may know. There's some interesting reading regareding a highly contested case against CAY and the hiring of the first minority as Fire Chief. http://www.facebook.com/album. php?aid=2014670&l=bb342&id=120 0987561 | ||
Jjcortese Member Username: Jjcortese Post Number: 13 Registered: 04-2007 |
That was great to look at. By any chance did your Dad serve with my Grandfather, Tony Cortese. He as active almost the same time as your Dad. He retired in 75 as an Lt. from E-52. Again, I really enjoyed all the pics and interesting history. Jeff Cortese Putnam County Fire Department Engineer, Engine Co. 24 (Message edited by jjcortese on December 31, 2008) (Message edited by jjcortese on December 31, 2008) (Message edited by jjcortese on December 31, 2008) | ||
Zitro Member Username: Zitro Post Number: 2557 Registered: 04-2008 |
Sorry Jeff I don't know for sure if their paths crossed but it's safe to assume if your Grandfather was an eastside fireman during the same time I'm sure they ran together at one time or another. I'll check some of the periodicals I have and see if I run across your Grandfather's name. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 195 Registered: 12-2006 |
20043: Joe Mancinelli was head of the photo lab at Fire Marshalls. Many of the photos we see are Joes' award winning work. I hope Joes' son gets involved in this discussion.He would have a wealth of information and significant photo history of the D.F.D. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 940 Registered: 09-2004 |
Excellent pictures! Happy New Year everyone. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 196 Registered: 12-2006 |
Zitro : THANK YOU !! The photos of your dads' party brought back great memories. I got a real kick reading the guest book.Eisner still has the same address. | ||
Zitro Member Username: Zitro Post Number: 2561 Registered: 04-2008 |
Is Harry Nann still on the force? | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 197 Registered: 12-2006 |
Harry retired from Arson about two years ago. When Harry was a young Firefighter he wanted a Fire Alarm Box.P.L.D. was bidding them out. I picked up a bid sheet for Harry. I walked into E.Co 18 bid sheet in hand. When I asked for Harry they thought I was a process server .Blocked my way till Gene Bartarian recognized me. | ||
Zitro Member Username: Zitro Post Number: 2565 Registered: 04-2008 |
Funny story! I used to bowl in the Fireman's league at Fantasy with Harry. | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 198 Registered: 12-2006 |
WILL YOU PLEASE STOP !! More great memories. Fantasy Lanes and I can't remember the name of the bar down 7mi. Maybe at Celistine? | ||
Zitro Member Username: Zitro Post Number: 2567 Registered: 04-2008 |
Cozy Corner | ||
Tony_box_42 Member Username: Tony_box_42 Post Number: 199 Registered: 12-2006 |
Glory days of 7mi. Fantasy Lanes, Cozy Corner and Hams Restaurant.Like Bob Hope ,"Thanks for the Memories ". Back on subject,7th. had a good one last night.Maddog tells me a commercial building with Haz Mat on Copeland. | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 955 Registered: 09-2004 |
bump | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 957 Registered: 09-2004 |
Here is a link to the State Police radio traffic. Alot of spinouts. http://www.qsl.net/n8chb/ | ||
Ejg1963 Member Username: Ejg1963 Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2009 |
Mikem How recent is your list of firehouses and ladder companies (Open/closed) in the Firehouse1 thread? Do you have an updated one that I can use to track down recently closed firehouses. I am interested in acquiring one. Thank you in advance. | ||
Maddog Member Username: Maddog Post Number: 28 Registered: 04-2007 |
There is no only recently closed firehouse that are vacant or for sale, Most of the companines that were closed were double houses, The only Single firehouse that was closed was Engine 37 and that firehouse was taken over by EMS. There are NO recently vacant firehouses. |
