Well, thankfully, this time there’s no fire here.  When I saw this fire truck, it seemed as if the firefighters had done their job and were getting ready to go back to their station.  One day I saw a firefighter wearing his firefighting gear.  It was so heavy and hot-looking.  I couldn’t imagine anyone wearing all that clothing — from the fire hat to the heavy coat and boots — especially on a hot, humid day, and then racing towards a fire.  But that’s what they do.  They manage to fight the fire and help save lives, homes, and work buildings…

Have a great week, everyone!

Paz

12 Responses to “New York Monday #85: Fire?”

1. 

   Kat

   on August 20th, 2007 at 7:06 am

   definitely a tough job! Thank you firemen everywhere!

2. 

   Simona

   on August 20th, 2007 at 7:26 pm

   A while ago I took a fire prevention and control class and got to hold the water hose: it was something. Firefighters love to talk about their job and also to answer questions about their gear.
   Have a great week.

3. 

   Merisi's Vienna

   on August 21st, 2007 at 7:07 am

   I was so saddened when I read about the two figherfighters who lost their lives last week down at the Deutsche Bank building.

4. 

   joey

   on August 21st, 2007 at 10:24 pm

   These guys will always be heroes to me! Nice shots Paz

5. 

   linda

   on August 22nd, 2007 at 6:25 am

   hi Paz,:grin:

   I showed my hubby your pics of the fire engine the other night and you never guess what happened? That night he dreamt about new york fire engines and there was a guy doing cirus tricks on the back of it!!!

   I should not show anymore of your pics, god knows what else his vivid imagination might cunjour up!!!!

6. 

   Paz

   on August 23rd, 2007 at 9:00 pm

   Yes, Kat: Thanks to all the firemen, everywhere.

   Hi Simona: What a great idea to take a class like that. Life-saving, I think.

   Hi Merisi: Yes, it was very, very sad. The funeral service was this week.

   Hi Joey: Thanks. Yes, they’re real heroes.

   Hi Linda: LOL! Your hubby does have a vivid imagination. Is there a specific pic you’d like me to post. Should I post a picture of something you want him to buy you? LOL!

   Thanks for stopping by, everyone!

   Paz

7. 

   Jann

   on August 28th, 2007 at 9:31 pm

   What we we do without the firepeople~have a great weekend~

8. 

   Jann

   on August 28th, 2007 at 9:33 pm

   What we-we—–where did that come from? It should have read, What would we do~Sorry about that…..

9. 

   ming the merciless

   on August 30th, 2007 at 12:21 pm

   Are you sure they didn’t just come back from the supermarket???

   I frequently see the local firemen shopping at the supermarket near my apartment in full riot gear. The fire truck is parked outside in front of the fire hydrant.

   I guess they gotta eat!

10. 

    mari

    on September 1st, 2007 at 11:41 pm

    Must be something in the air…I’ve been watching “Rescue Me” on DVD (I don’t have cable. I know, I’m a weirdo). Personally, I think it makes firefighters look like a bunch of crazies. But I’m hooked on the show anyway. The parts where the guys are fighting fires and saving lives is recreated very well, and does give viewers a glimpse into how tough a job firefighting is.

11. 

    Maryann

    on September 3rd, 2007 at 2:43 pm

    I have been meaning to stop by and look at your blog..and I’m glad I did Very nice. I like your photos and the special feature of city pics. I lived most of my life right outside the city in the burbs.

12. 

    Paz

    on September 4th, 2007 at 12:03 am

    Hi Jan: Yes, what would we do without them?

    Hi Ming: LOL! Yes, they do have to eat! I’ve seen them shopping in the grocery story, too.

    Hi Mari: I’ve seen Rescue Me a few times. But I don’t have cable so I can’t watch it. I like the show.

    Hi Maryann: Welcome and thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you did.

    Paz