Throwback FDNY
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago -The New York City Fire Museum's Throwback FDNY podcast is here to help present the extraordinary history and unique heritage of the fire department in the five boroughs. Each episode, we’ll turn a spotlight on three specific years and share a story from each that we hope brings the Fire Department’s past to life, a must for FDNY history buffs of all ages! This initiative is brought to you with help from the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation.
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Throwback FDNY to the First Chief of Department in 1865, Operations at the Grace Land Pier Fire of 1947 and the 1965 rollout of the Extraordinary Superpumper System.
September 30, 2020 19:23 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode of Throwback FDNY… the First Chief of Department is sworn into office in 1865, operations at the massive Grace Land Pier Fire of 1947 and the 1965 rollout of the extraordinary, extra large and extra expensive Superpumper System.
Throwback FDNY to the Department’s First Motorized Vehicle in 1901, Fire Protection at the 1939 World’s Fair and how a Lower Manhattan Blaze in 1970 Strengthened Fire Codes
August 19, 2020 10:38 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode of Throwback FDNY hosted by the New York City Fire Museum's Executive Director Gary Urbanowicz… The Department’s first motorized vehicle hits the streets in 1901, fire protection at the 1939 World’s Fair and how a Lower Manhattan blaze in 1970 helped strengthen high-rise fire codes.
Throwback FDNY to the Department’s First Motorized Vehicle in 1901, Fire Protection at the 1939 World’s Fair, and how a Lower Manhattan Blaze in 1970 Strengthened Fire Codes
August 19, 2020 10:38 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode of Throwback FDNY hosted by the New York City Fire Museum's Executive Director Gary Urbanowicz… The Department’s first motorized vehicle hits the streets in 1901, fire protection at the 1939 World’s Fair and how a Lower Manhattan blaze in 1970 helped strengthen high-rise fire codes.
Throwback FDNY to the 1891 Fireboat New Yorker Launch, Firefighter Edward Thompson’s 1962 Appointment to Fire Commissioner and 1980’s First Foray into Computerization
July 27, 2020 20:41 - 15 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of Throwback FDNY hosted by the New York City Fire Museum's Executive Director Gary Urbanowicz… The 1891 launch of the Fireboat New Yorker, Firefighter Edward Thompson’s 1962 appointment to Fire Commissioner and the Department’s first foray into computerization in 1980.
Throwback FDNY to the 1891 Fireboat New Yorker Launch, Firefighter Edward Thompson’s 1962 Appointment to Fire Commissioner, and 1980’s First Foray into Computerization
July 27, 2020 20:41 - 15 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of Throwback FDNY hosted by the New York City Fire Museum's Executive Director Gary Urbanowicz… The 1891 launch of the Fireboat New Yorker, Firefighter Edward Thompson’s 1962 appointment to Fire Commissioner and the Department’s first foray into computerization in 1980.
Throwback FDNY to New Amsterdam’s 1648 Bucket Ordinance, Chief John Kenlon’s Foresight after the Equitable Building Fire of 1912, and the Lasting Legacy of the 1994 Watts Street Fire
June 25, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of Throwback FDNY hosted by the New York City Fire Museum's Executive Director Gary Urbanowicz … New Amsterdam’s 1648 Bucket Ordinance, Chief John Kenlon’s foresight after the Equitable Building fire of 1912 and the lasting legacy of the 1994 Watts Street fire.
Throwback FDNY to New Amsterdam’s 1648 Bucket Ordinance, Chief John Kenlon’s Foresight after the Equitable Building Fire of 1912 and the Lasting Legacy of the 1994 Watts Street Fire
June 25, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of Throwback FDNY hosted by the New York City Fire Museum's Executive Director Gary Urbanowicz … New Amsterdam’s 1648 Bucket Ordinance, Chief John Kenlon’s foresight after the Equitable Building fire of 1912 and the lasting legacy of the 1994 Watts Street fire.