FDNY Tales - Fish Story

FDNY Tales - Fish Story (Ira Hoffman)

The picture is of Frank Loutrel, MPO of a Manhattan company operating at a fire. As a result of the drafting operation fish were drawn into the pumper.

The notation on the back of this photo reads: "Fish in suction strainer at a 3rd alarm at (box) 556 Manhattan Febuary 1954. Photo by Ed Heavey".

Frank went on to become captain of Squad 7, which was redesignated in the 1960s as Engine 232, and moved to the quarters of Engine 231 / Ladder 120 / Battalion 44.

Because of Frank's corn cob pipe, he was affectionally known as "Popeye". (Ira Hoffman)

Now it's your turn. If you have a story that you'd like to submit, or have an idea for a story please let us know. Send it to: fdnytales@Fire-Police-EMS.com

Thanks, Ira Hoffman