Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the first Tower Ladder apparatus went into service in New York City. episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 26, 2024 · 15 MIN

Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the first Tower Ladder apparatus went into service in New York City.

from Throwback FDNY · host New York City Fire Museum

Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the first Tower Ladder apparatus went into service in New York City.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 26, 2024

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the first Tower Ladder apparatus went into service in New York City.

0:00 15:56

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Throwback FDNY?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Throwback FDNY episode published?

This episode was published on December 26, 2024.

Can I download this Throwback FDNY episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!