New York
A historical novel:
When the Bronx Burned
is about the burning of
New York during the 1960s
& 1970s. It serves to
demonstrate to the public
what it is like for firefighters
when fighting fires.
FF John Finucane
(Ret. FDNY) served in the
South Bronx from '67 to '76,
when it was burning. When
the Bronx Burned is
dedicated to firefighters
everywhere, especially to
those brothers he worked
with during the "War Years"
when they often fought
five or more building fires
on a tour.
For More Information Visit:
WhenTheBronxBurned.com
New York - FDNY - Fire History Gallery
Engine 69 - 1899
Engine 69 in front of quarters on E. 233rd Street
with the 1883 Clapp & Jones steamer, 1888
Gleason & Bailey hose wagon and the 1899 Hoepfner & Wuest ladder truck in the Bronx.
Engine 69 was first organized July 1, 1898.
Present quarters are located @ 248 W. 143rd St
"Harlem Hilton" since Apr. 17, 1917.
(Photo courtesy Joe Higgins).
Deputy Director Joe Higgins
Deputy Director Joe Higgins FDNY Communications (Ret.). His photo collections are invaluable. We thank him for his enormous contribution to Beyond the Fire Line and fire history preservation.
President Nixon Greets New York Firefighters
New York, NY - In this rare 1970's photo, then President Richard Nixon is seen, with Halligan tool in hand, as he greets Rescue 1 (Division 1) firefighters when he landed at the Wall St. Helliport in Manhattan. (Joe Higgins photo).
Batallion Chief 16 George Finnerty
From The Collection of Joe Higgins.
449 Claremont 1970
From The Collection of Joe Higgins.
Engine 58
Organized - 81 W. 115th St. (Jun. 1, 1893)
Present Quarters - 1367 5th Ave. (Mar. 10, 1960)
From The Collection of Joe Higgins.
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