Archive - Igniting Curiosity: A Chronicle of Firefighting Knowledge

First to Report: The Mess Behind “Mess Fete”Subtitle: This is the kind of story that spreads fast—and we saw it unfolding in real time.

We caught it live—before it hit the news cycle.

May 26 •

Boat Into the Bridge. Chaos into Command. And We Were on It Before Anyone.

How buffs tracked what the news missed—and how FDNY turned chaos into command

May 21 •

7,200 Volts, One Loud Lesson

A Fire Buff’s Primer on Electrical Safety from the PPL Demo at the Lancaster Fire Show

May 17 •

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April 2025

The Great Bronx Easter Fire of 2025

Apr 21 •

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Sewer Divers in Bensonhurst, and the Story the Media Stepped Over

Three people entered a sewer. One was arrested. Two are still missing.We saw it live on Citizen, flagged the media, and ABC 7 and NBC 4 picked it…

Apr 15 •

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Live from Brooklyn: Three People Just Ran Into a Sewer—and We’re Watching It Unfold

We’re watching a sewer chase.

Apr 15 •

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March 2025

A Night in the Life of a 13 Year Old Fire Buff

Gavin shares what it’s like to chase fire trucks with his dad, meet legendary firefighters, and spot himself in YouTube videos—all in one unforgettable…

Mar 30 •

November 2024

Inside the 6-Alarm Fire in Hamilton Heights

Follow an on-the-ground perspective of the dramatic 6-alarm fire that tore through an apartment building in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. This detailed…

Nov 2, 2024 •

October 2024

Guide to Becoming a Fire Buff

The Tools and Technology You Need

Oct 21, 2024 •

September 2024

Beyond the Call: From Rescue to Lasting Bond

The crack of the bat echoed through the stadium as the annual baseball game between the New York Police Department and the New York Fire Department got…

Sep 13, 2024 •

June 2024

A Patchwork of Memories and a Burning Curiosity

Documenting a Young Firefighting Enthusiast's Journey

Jun 23, 2024 •

This is Igniting Curiosity: A Chronicle of Firefighting Knowledge.

Jun 23, 2024 •

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