This Monday night, I will be sharing some stories and photos from my new book, The Bravest Pets of Gotham: Tales of Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York. The 35-minute presentation will be virtual on Zoom and free of charge. Read on for more details…
Posts Tagged ‘FDNY history’
New Book Talk: The Bravest Pets of Gotham: Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York
Posted: 22nd November 2024 by The Hatching Cat in Book Talk, FDNY Horses/MascotsTags: Book Talk, FDNY history, Fire Cats, fire dogs, fire horses, New York History, Zoom presentation
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New Book Launch: The Bravest Pets of Gotham
Posted: 18th June 2024 by The Hatching Cat in FDNY Horses/MascotsTags: FDNY history, Fire Cats, fire dogs, fire horses, New York History, Nonfiction
I’m excited to announce that my next book, The Bravest Pets of Gotham, is now available for pre-ordering. Read on for more details!
1899: Bang Go, the Wired-Up Mascot of FDNY Engine 56
Posted: 14th February 2024 by The Hatching Cat in Dog Mascots, FDNY Horses/MascotsTags: Dogs of Old New York, Engine Company 56, Engine Company 74, FDNY history, fire dogs
My latest story is one of my favorites from my upcoming book, The Bravest Pets of Gotham: Tales of Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York (September 2024). I laugh every time I think about this crazy little dog of FDNY Engine 56. Enjoy.
1947: Butch, the WWII Canine Mascot of the Fort Hamilton Fire Department
Posted: 18th February 2023 by The Hatching Cat in Dog Mascots, Dog Tails, FDNY Horses/MascotsTags: Army Garrison, Bronx cheer, FDNY history, Fort Hamilton, Gustav R. Moje, Rodman gun
During World War II, the United States Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn was an important staging area for the New York Port of Embarkation. The Fort Hamilton Fire Department, installed in December 1941, was one of many military installations within New York City that had a paid civilian fire department and fire apparatus during and after the war. The department had 27 enlisted men and a toothless mascot named Butch.
1895: Jack, the Fire Dog of FDNY Ladder 9 Who Dined With Teddy Roosevelt
Posted: 17th January 2023 by The Hatching Cat in Dog Heroes, FDNY Horses/MascotsTags: 209 Elizabeth Street, FDNY history, Ladder Company 9, Michael F. Lyons, Military Hall
Jack was a bona fide fire dog of Old New York, but the 10-year-old Dalmatian was also called a professional tramp. That’s because in his early days, before he became a hero, Jack was not completely loyal to his official company, Ladder 9 on Elizabeth Street. He enjoyed spending time at other firehouses and hobnobbing with Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt at his favorite Bowery restaurant.
