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Fire Fighters: Brothers in Battle [VHS]

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And all the firemen who died September 11th 2001.A&E investigative report F.D.N.Y. brothers in battle gives you an inside look at the lives of the New York city firemen, from the fire acadamy on Radalls Island to the most elite rescue units. Each borough is examined for the unique challanges they present to the New York City fire dept. In the post September 11th World trade Center attack the segement on the medal day ceremony is especially moving. Rescue 4 in Queens is prominently featured in this video, as according to a New York Daily News article. the brother of the producer of this video was a captian in Rescue 4. The producer's brother and many of the other firemen featured in this video were killed in the WTC attack.(The video was produced in 1993) The Video Stands as an excellent tribute not only those who lost thier lives on September 11th but to all of New York's Bravest.

Brothers in Battle is a movie showcasing the lives of FDNY firefighters. Whether they are fighting a high-rise fire or a car fire. They all love wat they do.

This video shows New York City firefighters in action routine and large fires. The viewer sees firsthand the conditions that firefighters encounter and endure on a daily basis - whether it is firehouse life or a multiple alarm fire. FDNY's "Medal Day" is also showcased. Medal Day is an annual ceremony where firefighters are recognized for action above and beyond the call of duty. This is a tremendous video that anyone with an interest in the fire service will want to view time and time again.

Brian was the FDNY Captain and His brother Ray was the producer of this film.
I grew up with them both in Bethpage NY. Unfortunately Ray passed from Cancer shortly after the films release and Brian passed at the WTC on 9/11.

These were two incredible upstanding guys. They also both had a great sense of humor too. Ray was a little sillier than Brian, especially as a kid growing up.

May they rest in peace and togetherness as they look over their families and all those that knew them.In the 60's and 70's while I lived there, Bethpage was a very close knit town where everyone knew everybody and you left your doors unlocked and your neighbors walked right in calling your name. In particular and more so in "the numbered streets". They were and always will be examples of what Bethpage produced and they are and will forever be hometown heroes.

I was very young when I first saw this documentary. At first, I would only watch it for the borough wide fire action. Then, as time passed, I began to see the other interesting parts of it. It truly is the most comprehensive documentary made about firefighters by firefighters, by the late Captain Brian Hickey, of Rescue Co. 4. To quote Eddie Zeilman of Rescue 4 who worked with Captain Hickey, "It may not have been the most polished," but it is salty, and gritty, and really takes you to the frontlines so that you feel like you're the chief's aide or 6th firefighter (most companies have an officer and 5 firefighters). I love this documentary, from Probie School to Medal Day, to Happy Land, to everything! The end montage is a great way to cap it off (and made me a Hollies fan).
Capt. Hickey,
You Struck Gold!
If you liked this documentary, consider also The Firefighting Buff's Guide To New York City.

this has always been my favorite video. I was a police Department before I was a Firedepartment! One time I had this big gash!!! and the firemans dey come first i think dey should be on top! great stuff!