I'll tell ya what, this show is the real deal! Shit it's just like being back in the barn. I retired last year after 28 years with the Milwaukee Fire Department. Found out about your podcast after I get a side job working at Conway Shields making front pieces for the brothers and sisters. My grandfather came on in 42, my dad in 68 , myself in 97 and brother in 2000. I got to ride the last Bulldog Mack's and wear the long coats. Never wore a plastic helmet my whole career. 5A or nothing!! We all that loved the job miss turning the corner and knowing we were going to get some work but we made it out safe and for that I'm grateful. Thanks for all the work you put into this, because it's a language and lifestyle few will ever understand understand. I always said... Layout or Lay up. Keep killing it boys.
Frank Ancona is my cousin and I've always been very proud of him from when he left for Paris isl. boot camp to graduation from the Fire academy. He's been my hero since I'm a little kid. We are 13 years apart so I've always looked up to him. Watching this podcast was great it reminded me of when were all together on Sunday dinner and I would listen to my uncles and older cousins talk about stories from work or hunting trips. It was great to hear Frank talk about his times on the job. I always wanted to be a fireman but I became a union electrician local 3. Love you cuz stay well and safe. And God bless all firefighters and first responders.
I worked a detail in E-280 one night,and i remember the firehouse dog,he had two different color eyes,a ghetto mix of akita possibly malamute not really sure his name might have been Ralph....LOL
One of my old timer friends was in 231 engine during the war years and he told me that when the interchange was going on they would meet half way between firehouses and swap trucks and go back to their own firehouse
Frank, Loved the episode.... Did you know a guy named Pete Linzy? He was a Fireman in 108 Truck retired as a Lt in Sq Co. 1 He was a dear friend of mine and sadly, he died a few years back... I miss his stories but was wondering if you knew him and if you had any stories of Pete?
During the video, Frank Ancona was talking about accumulating "points" to be able to qualify for an interchange during the war years. Is that a predecessor to companies "taking a mark" that you hear to day? Or completely different. What is "taking a mark" in today's FD?
I happened to be riding along in Rescue 2 (Guest of Lee Ielpi) the night that L-132 dumped i believe was an old commercial washing machine with Sky Lab painted on the side,right in front of quarters,absolutely hilarious!!
Hi Randy, I plead guilty with an explanation. I was the junior man working that night, Our resident mad professor Paul S had gotten an old hot water heater. He stenciled it with NASA, Solar Batt Pack. Etc and took some soot from the rigs exhaust and made it look like re entry burns. We had the old Seagrave rearmount so we slid one of the ground ladders out of the rear a few feet and placed the piece of “Skylab” on it to transport it to R2 (they were in with E210). Me and Paul rode the rear step holding it on. When we got on Carlton Ave the rig was stopped for a second, we took the piece of “Skylab” put it in front of the apparatus door. Paul got on the rig and they took off around the corner. Me being the junior man with the youngest legs had to bang loudly on the door making it seem like “Skylab” had fallen out of the sky hitting the apparatus door then sprinting around the corner jumping on the rig for our getaway!!! As I was running I could hear the warning bell of the apparatus door going up.
@@hankm2496 Hank thanks for the response,I’m retired since2012 .I worked in E 308 with Ronnie Geis for many years(RIP) and he would mention you from time to time, of course he would never stop talking,LOL Anyway I follow the podcasts and always enjoy seeing you on there a lot of great old memories from the job,Hope you’re doing well .
Randy, I’m glad you enjoy the podcasts. I enjoy doing them when I get the call! As far as Ronnie, he was a great friend and I still miss him. He always spoke highly of E 308 or 30 late if it was ball breaking time!!! Take care.
I'll tell ya what, this show is the real deal! Shit it's just like being back in the barn. I retired last year after 28 years with the Milwaukee Fire Department. Found out about your podcast after I get a side job working at Conway Shields making front pieces for the brothers and sisters. My grandfather came on in 42, my dad in 68 , myself in 97 and brother in 2000. I got to ride the last Bulldog Mack's and wear the long coats. Never wore a plastic helmet my whole career. 5A or nothing!! We all that loved the job miss turning the corner and knowing we were going to get some work but we made it out safe and for that I'm grateful. Thanks for all the work you put into this, because it's a language and lifestyle few will ever understand understand. I always said... Layout or Lay up. Keep killing it boys.
My grandfather was in ladder 168 on 18th ave in the 50s @ 60s . Great stories he used to tell me
Frank Ancona is my cousin and I've always been very proud of him from when he left for Paris isl. boot camp to graduation from the Fire academy. He's been my hero since I'm a little kid. We are 13 years apart so I've always looked up to him. Watching this podcast was great it reminded me of when were all together on Sunday dinner and I would listen to my uncles and older cousins talk about stories from work or hunting trips. It was great to hear Frank talk about his times on the job. I always wanted to be a fireman but I became a union electrician local 3. Love you cuz stay well and safe. And God bless all firefighters and first responders.
Came back to finish the episode. Great work and guest. Hope to catch him with the rest of the stories on a future episode. Thanks!
Really great show - Frank was gold
Thanks Darren...Much appreciated
Awsome ! . Nice episode.
Love what you guys do for the fire service and all others!
Thanks Capt
Great show kev Lou Pete Hank & frank!!!!!
Really enjoyed the show guys thanks stay safe
Do it do it
I worked a detail in E-280 one night,and i remember the firehouse dog,he had two different color eyes,a ghetto mix of akita possibly malamute not really sure his name might have been Ralph....LOL
One of my old timer friends was in 231 engine during the war years and he told me that when the interchange was going on they would meet half way between firehouses and swap trucks and go back to their own firehouse
Oh shit I should have waited. Lmao
Frank, Loved the episode.... Did you know a guy named Pete Linzy? He was a Fireman in 108 Truck retired as a Lt in Sq Co. 1 He was a dear friend of mine and sadly, he died a few years back... I miss his stories but was wondering if you knew him and if you had any stories of Pete?
St johns west!
Yes 30 rock
Was Kevin on " Finding Your Roots "?
During the video, Frank Ancona was talking about accumulating "points" to be able to qualify for an interchange during the war years. Is that a predecessor to companies "taking a mark" that you hear to day? Or completely different. What is "taking a mark" in today's FD?
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I happened to be riding along in Rescue 2 (Guest of Lee Ielpi) the night that L-132 dumped i believe was an old commercial washing machine with Sky Lab painted on the side,right in front of quarters,absolutely hilarious!!
Hi Randy, I plead guilty with an explanation. I was the junior man working that night, Our resident mad professor Paul S had gotten an old hot water heater. He stenciled it with NASA, Solar Batt Pack. Etc and took some soot from the rigs exhaust and made it look like re entry burns. We had the old Seagrave rearmount so we slid one of the ground ladders out of the rear a few feet and placed the piece of “Skylab” on it to transport it to R2 (they were in with E210). Me and Paul rode the rear step holding it on. When we got on Carlton Ave the rig was stopped for a second, we took the piece of “Skylab” put it in front of the apparatus door. Paul got on the rig and they took off around the corner. Me being the junior man with the youngest legs had to bang loudly on the door making it seem like “Skylab” had fallen out of the sky hitting the apparatus door then sprinting around the corner jumping on the rig for our getaway!!! As I was running I could hear the warning bell of the apparatus door going up.
@@hankm2496 lmao! That was hilarious 🤣 😆 😂!! Firefighter humor 🤣 😆
@@hankm2496 Hank thanks for the response,I’m retired since2012 .I worked in E 308 with Ronnie Geis for many years(RIP) and he would mention you from time to time, of course he would never stop talking,LOL Anyway I follow the podcasts and always enjoy seeing you on there a lot of great old memories from the job,Hope you’re doing well .
Randy, I’m glad you enjoy the podcasts. I enjoy doing them when I get the call! As far as Ronnie, he was a great friend and I still miss him. He always spoke highly of E 308 or 30 late if it was ball breaking time!!! Take care.