FDNY LADDER 101 BROOKLYNFDNY Ladder 101 parked opposite it home station in Brooklyn. The crowd of people crossing at the rear of the vehicle are making there way to the start of the Tunnel to Towers Charity run. This annual event retraces the foot steps made by a FDNY firefighter called Stephen Siller who had to run from Brooklyn to Manhattan when the Twin Towers were on fire, unable to get through in his car. The run goes through the Battery Tunnel (2 miles long) which joins Brooklyn with Manhattan. This years run attracted 25000 competitors from all over the world. I took part to raise money for the Firefigters Chaity (UK) with other firefighters and partners form my brigade. It was a fantastic experiance and well worth getting soaked through to the skin as it rained for the entire event. And the party after, Well thats another story !!.
Picture added on 09 October 2009 at 10:48
Ladder Co 101 shares its quarters with Engine Co 202 and Batt Chief 32 (Chevrolet Suburban just in view) at 31 Richards Street in the Borough of Brooklyn.
Added by Pete Matten on 10 October 2009.