I started riding June 8, 2002, satisfying an urge motivated by the 9/11 tragedy. My first house was on Wilson Ave. at Engine 83, Truck 22. Not knowing anything about fire photography, I cut my eye teeth with these people; with them and the 3rd shift at truck 47 on Ridge Ave. I am endebted to fireman Steve Curley for putting me in touch with his brother Pat, a lieutenant on the West side where there was/is quite a bit more action of all kinds. Without this help I would probsb;y never have seen or felt what I have.

Jake, 1/12/07