FDNY Engine 330/Ladder 172 — Local services in New York

Came back home with a load of groceries. Managed to open the apartment door , got in, and the door slammed back on it's own. No big deal, until I tried to go back out. That damn door refused to open. For 10 minutes I tried everything I could but it didn't budge. I didn't have the superintendent number so i end up calling 911. "What's the emergency, fire or medical" said the operator. In very apologetic tone I replied "Well neither. I am not able to get out of my apartment, the door is jammed". Her: "Don't feel sorry Mam that is an emergency. Sending the fire department right away". 3 handsome fireman arrived within 10 minutes. Yelled if can hear them to move away from the door. They basically burst the lock. But the most admirable thing was how genuine they were. They stayed 20 minutes trying to to temporarily fix the door to make sure I am secure overnight. They didn't have to do it but were such sweet gentlemen. I am totally indebted to them. Firemen in this country are the most under appreciated. Overworked, underpaid and not given the glory they...

Please forgive me in advance if I dial 911 because I'm hungry, and I want yous to come over and hang out under the stars. LOOK, I TOO COME FROM A COOKING FAMiLY. I love yous all, and I'm sorry for my 'meltdown'. I would never hurt or harm YOUS. I love yous, and believe YOUS are heroes, and ALWAYS WILL BE. I just get drunk from stress sometimes, and I try to do it when I'm not on my shift, with my 'wife' as well as under the stars on my farm. (He also took me by the water, and loved potato chips). UTZ... I met him in the supermarket. Now he's a Dad and everything, and he didn't invite me to the wedding like he promised. BA$TARD THAT HE IS. I'll never let you go either, MC AKA CM. Forever in my...

This is the coolest fire station in Brooklyn, NY, serving in the Bensonhurst area. I am sure they are serving the community regardless of who is who. God...