SPOTLIGHT ON: FDNY ENGINE 55

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Guys from 55 showed us great hospitality. It was a lot of fun and we made a few new friends from “cinquatacinque”

[@RubyBandUSA]

FDNY: the bravest guys on the planet, then and now. They are right up there with the 1st and 29th infantry divisions on D-Day; the Eight Air Force during all of WWII; and the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine divisions at Iwo Jimo. FDNY thanks for your service to the country and to each other.

[@josephmitchell1513]

Awesome (Spot On) guys!

[@NJFireDepartment]

The Old quarters of 55 actually quartered a Division Chief until 1905.

[@jimbateman225]

I love your story guys. I was a F/F in the 70's and went back on active duty in the Navy. There's a really special place for ALL FIREFIGHTERS, and FIRST RESPONDERS. They walk among us even AFTER THEIR LAST ALARM. Thanks.

[@buffymcbuffington6578]

This spotlight on was just an excuse to go to little Italy to eat cannolis

[@brandonseyfried1251]

Visited 55 during the San Gennero Festival in the early 90s. Good day, good guys.

[@davidnice9216]

Retired brother ,engine and ladder companies in South Portland maine then 20 years with the us air force I met a firefighter Navarro of 55 company in while I was stationed in Germany and lost track of him after I was stationed in Colorado at NORAD at Cheyenne mnt. I was there working that morning we lost our family of 343 brothers. St Florian protect our family's.

[@richardmeo2503]

Great show as always. Love to see the old job being highlighted. Steve B was in my proby class in 1980. When we were assigned all new probys went to engines because we had lost five young guys in trucks in two years.

[@leehart9055]

I am a retired firefighter with the rank of Captain out of the City of Texas City, Texas fire department. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you and be safe.

[@Alpha-yt4ty]

Believe it or not 55s old rig is for sale

[@jeffbasalto5274]

Nice views good info.thanks dogs.

[@Spartan_-du9wi]

One of my favorite firehouses to cover in. They also had a dog named Nickles!

[@markfryer9880]

Would a cat have to be named Dimes then?

[@andrewdubick5629]

Great hearing the history on your videos.

[@irt3rdavenueel172]

Just imagine they brought The Third Watch star squad company Squad 55 to The Bronx as the next engine in Little Italy near Arthur Avenue to compete with Engine 55

[@jamieramsay7327]

Another great video guys love it

[@xtremehardy388]

Any chance you could get Steve on the show?

[@fireguyyy]

You two should be actors. Maybe Steve Buscemi will see this and drag you guys to Hollywood...."Kubes" and "Ruf" on the Silver Screen! Awesome dudes, awesome!

[@josephtravaldo1295]

Hi guys. Great job on the engine 55 history. I am a person who loves the FDNY and all of its professionals who have been involved in the love of the job. Keep up the good work. Enjoy your time in little Italy.

[@mattshirley3883]

Another good episode Brothers ! So Lt Carlos Gonzalez being stubborn, Lol

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Matt Shirley he is. Lol

[@zachsmith681]

Great seeing you guy's in Monroeville Saturday!

[@DRFelGood]

GS 👍 love 55 Vlog & vid walk around 🚒

[@mtbiker73]

Strong work guys... you never know you may even make the history channel..

[@bajamedic]

I love what you guys do!

[@SimsZan]

Great video guys ! Ten House next please 🙏🏼

[@yeeticus69420]

Can’t wait till I am able to attempt to join the FDNY... such a long process

[@stevegiu4232]

You must be Caucasian

[@joemills9282]

But Worth it!

[@tjlovesrachel]

@@stevegiu4232 what the fuck?

[@juliandp1768]

make fdny gear and equipment video please

[@brodie661114]

This channels gonna be big. Keep it up brothers from across the water 🤙

[@j.o.p.enforcementagency7931]

Thanks guys. Wesley Williams is my idol

[@j.o.p.enforcementagency7931]

I live in minnesota cannolis are hard to find here. Its been 15 years since ive been to nyc

[@robscott8296]

RIP the brave men and women firefighters, policemen and women, and EMTs may they rest in their graves and in heaven knowing that their fellow officer brothers and firefighters brothers are taking care of NY in their absence

[@danski6694]

55 Engine is a unique place which actually has a big response area for the 1st Division. They run into every battalion in the Division besides the 7th. Ask them what “2nd to none” means though 😂

[@georgekademenos6740]

Y’all need to get Steve Buschemi on the podcast if you haven’t already

[@BrianFDNY]

Nice! I’ve been waiting for these videos, keep it up!

[@WRCMechanic]

Great video guys! You should tell that the firehouse caught fire a few years ago after someone left his laptop on the table. That was the reason for the fire and the rebuilding afterwards. Please more videos! SOHO Truck Company would be great or Engine 7 / Ladder 1

[@Yankeeapple13]

The company Steve Buscemi served at

[@davidtirions5952]

Great channel. Greetings from Antwerp Fire Departement. Why can' t we get the apparel overhere in Belgium.

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

344. Fire Patrolman Keith Roma of the New York Fire Patrol was killed on 9/11 also, and is credited with saving over 200 lives that day. He often gets forgotten about because the Fire Patrol no longer exists. Please count him so that his memory lives on.

[@loucelestino2879]

My Father, My father in law and your bruddahs old shop , Kevin.

[@joemoore8054]

I can't believe Engine 55 was buried 40' in the debris on 911, RIP brothers.

[@robscott8296]

Joe Moore yea may they rest in their graves knowing their fellow firefighter brothers are doing a great job in their absence

[@toddswansby7271]

Nice jobs fella's!..... Greetings from Wisconsin. We are also freezing our asses off also.😁🇺🇲

[@hanzusmc7898]

It was 343 on 9/11/01 alone! How many more to 9/11 diseases and cancers, and I’m pretty sure there have been a few reservists killed in action while on active military duty with their reserve units. I know Law Enforcement lost 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority Cops. Since there have been over 200 killed with 9/11 related diseases and cancers.

[@jetsdad100]

Great video as always. As a history buff of the FDNY I love learning more about these houses. I do have one request if I may. My son dreamed of being a Firefighter for the FDNY. Unfortunately his life was cut short at the young age of 16 from sudden cardiac arrest. I have tried calling headquarters to see if I can have him made an Honorary Firefighter but no luck. Emailed the Commissioner , nothing. Do you know anyway I can make his dream a reality? I thank you for your videos and time. David

[@kevinkubler2024]

I will try my hardest i promise

[@jetsdad100]

Kevin Kubler Thank you

[@totoaugello2984]

Little Italy??

[@stevepose]

Spent 18 years in Cinquantacinque 69-87 Best company in the FDNY

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Steve Pose thanks for the post. Hope retirement is treating you well.

[@stevepose]

@@GettinSaltyExperience Been retired since 2003 due to WTC Injuries but doing OK and retirement is just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for your reply . BTW The picture of the WTC in the Mirror was taken by me in 1986 and donated to Engine 55

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Steve Pose very cool. I’ll make sure to tell Kev that.

[@markfryer9880]

@@stevepose I noticed that photo and thought that it was a very well composed shot. At the time it would have been just another photo only history decided to make it more special.

[@stevepose]

@@markfryer9880 At the time I was experimenting with film speed and a new camera and just happened to see the scene in the mirror while taking the picture of the engine. Go figure!. I have the original hanging in my home along with a picture of the building. You'll also notice the banner painted blue I painted the blue in 1976 and another firefighter, Frank Lijoi, from 55 painted a fife and drum trio in red and white, celebrating the 1776 bicentennial on the front doors. The fire dept. made us cover the doors after the bicentennial celebration was over. A real shame but for a while it looked really nice and won second place in the door contest . Disney came out with a picture featuring the Engine 55 Building and company rig with a firefighter talking with Donald Duck, Mini and Mickey Mouse and goofy. you can google that. I also have that picture here. Little Italy is and was a very interesting place to work.

[@georgekademenos6740]

New subscriber! You guys should definitely try to get Steve Buscemi on the show if you haven’t already! Stay low and go!

[@cameronnhaydensreviews1003]

If u like engine 55 watch the movie fire house dog

[@mattshirley3883]

Can you Brothers do an episode on the Old Fire Patrol

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Matt something is in the works...

[@mattshirley3883]

@@GettinSaltyExperience Awesome Brothers !

[@Justanunderaveragekyle]

When was that picture taken of Steve B. Pumping 149? Looks fairly recently as if he got back on the job

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Not sure...going to check on that..

[@tjlovesrachel]

That’s from i pronounce you chuck and larry

[@andyporter777]

Hi Guys. Love the show & podcasts. I live in the UK but will be in NYC sometime in 2021 (virus permitting). Was planning on going to down to Coney Island to visit TL161 (love the decals on that truck). Where else would you recommend to visit. I've down 10 house, ladder 8, 54&4, E23 in the past. All the best from the UK

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Manhattan companies get alot of visitors...maybe spend more time in the outer boroughs...just sayin..

[@maxrivera225]

how bout brooklyn's 55 engine?

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

u mean the Jolly Rogers :)

[@robscott8296]

Are you a firefighter

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

Yes Rob

[@robscott8296]

Gettin Salty Experience what fire department do you work for and what truck

[@JohnpaulDejoria666]

Kevin , stop mouthing Lou’s lines 😉

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

David Reinstein lol we tell him that every time. But he’s old. Lou

[@hngbones]

The correct tally on 9/11 was 344!!!

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

What do you mean?

[@jab7168]

One irishman didn't like this video. .😂

[@GettinSaltyExperience]

jab7168 😂

[@CSAFD]

Slavery and discrimination wasn’t just a southern thing..... civil war was never over slavery. I’m a Mississippi firefighter and work with some great black firefighters. 🙄🤨