I'm not sure if this has been passed around before, but definitely worth the time to view. A great pictorial history of the fire service (FDNY) that compliments both The Brave (George Pickett) and Report From Engine Co. 82 (Dennis Smith). Mike Dick's photos will elicit pure pride in the service and absolute breathtaking excitement, coupled with scenes that can only be described as horrific. He has compiled in images the very essence of what we do and have done unselfishly for over a hundred years and why we do it. Some of the pictures are graphic, so tread carefully.

http://fdnysbravest.com/index.htm

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Matt VanGiesen
26 Engine
The Black Sheep Company
North Whidbey Fire

I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.
Ralph Nader

Ahhh, the golden age. I wonder how many mutts them fellers had to deal with? Slim to none I bet.

Yes Van, that has been posted before, but never be afraid to repost the classics. Great fire porn!

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Bryan Martin
THE 16 TRUCK

"Let no man's ghost return to say his training let him down"

"This must be the place!"

I emailed Mike Dick in regards to pics (he is the photographer), mainly to thank him for sharing, and he advised that he is just about complete with a whole new set to post, so keep a look out for them in the coming months. Apparently all the pics are on slides so he has to digitize each one before posting them.

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Matt VanGiesen
26 Engine
The Black Sheep Company
North Whidbey Fire

I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.
Ralph Nader

I can't wait. Truly captures the grit of FDNY

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"Safety in regards to decision making is primarily about knowledge. When you have sufficient knowledge, your ability to make safer decisions is enhanced."

Ray McCormack