Thrid Watch Fourm

[TM]

With Third Watch beginning it's second season on NBC this Monday I would like to start a fourm where you post your opinion about that night's thrid watch epsiode. So we sahll begin on Monday.

[URSULAFORHAN]

Yeah! Though it's the romance line that's driving us crazy. What's that idiot female paramedic doing, going back to the compulsive gambler ex-husband when she could have Bobby for the asking?
It does seem like the cops have more moral dilemnas in the line of work to face than the firefighters--- wonder if that's true to life?
I did wonder how often EMTs run into protective animals as fierce as that cockatoo. I know my dog (malamute/airdale mix) won't let ANYONE near me he doesn't trust when I'm sick or injured. Luckily, he likes all the folks in our dept. My ex-husband, now, that's another story.

[TruroFAO]

Great show, Third Watch. I'm not sure, though, how I feel about them focusing more on the characters this season. We'll see. And just for kicks- am I the only one who sees Engine 57 is an E-One? FDNY uses Seagraves and Macks only. http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/smile.gif

[daysleeper47]

Ahhhh...TruroFAO,
That is where you are wrong...engine 47(I think) was an E-One for several years. FDNY ordered it to be a spec. model for future orders. It never came through and the E-One stayed for about 2 years before the Seagrave replaced it. It was made to FDNY specs though and some were quite happy with it...but only a few, from what I understand, the E47 crew didnt like it that much, so it bit the dust.


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Joe
Daysleeper47
"When the bell goes ding-ding, its time to get on the woo-woo."

[Neptune 33]

Did anyone catch the number on that Squad that was at the accident? Squad 55, they can never seem to get out of the 55 District! BTW, daysleeper is right, the FDNY had an E-One in 1996 that was shifted into every borough, but I guess the companies didn't care for it.

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Neptune 33

[TM]

First of all stop the E-One bashing all three of my city's engien compnay's are E-ones there nice and spacious, Seagrave if you have a crew of over four there to small E-ones hold up to ten firefighters. One thing is where is the Engine company half the time they sgolud roll with the bus on an EMS call. "BOY 55"

[TM]

Hello any one out there, So people tell me what you though tbaout last nights thrid wathc epsiode 10-17-00, Tell me what you thought

[FF McDonald]

The E-one engine that you are talking about was built with a raised roof -- the E-One that NBC is currently using is on loan to them from E-One -- it has a flat roof, in order to look more like the Seagrave's that NYC uses.
http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/uploads/95hushisl.jpg
http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/uploads/95hushisf.jpg


TM- NYC fire apparatus don't need to hold 10 firefighters - they hold a crew of 5, and henceforth don't need huge crew cabs found on other apparatus. E-One did bid with all the other apparatus manufacturers-- they just didn't win the bid.

I just hope that the producers of the show remember that the Fire Department is also included in the show-- and start showing some Fire!!



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Marc

"In Omnia Paratus"

-- The opinions presented here are my own; and are not those of any organization that I belong to, or work for.

[Neptune 33]

Patience is Key! Next week, (10/23) Jimmy comes back, the show focus' on him, so it'll be with the Firefighters!

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Neptune 33

[Neen5029]

Finally somewhere where I can hear more about Third Watch then... "Bosco is just the cutest!!!" http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/smile.gif Although I do have to agree that Bobby and Kimmie should be a couple rather then Kimmie and Jimmy.

As far as last week, what did you all think about Doc's trying to cope with racism etc. I live and work in an area that has a high concentration of hispanics, and the only thing that I find frustrating is that I can't always understand them when I'm trying to treat them...

Anyway, let's keep our fingers crossed that tonight will be as good as the preview looked! http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/smile.gif

Stay safe ~~Neen

[TruroFAO]

Hiya-
Sorry about the E-One thing. I didn't mean to make it appear like I was bashing them. Several departments around us have E-One rigs. The federal fire dept in Columbus uses a teriffic Hurricane model platform tower. One of the best ladders in the city.

I remember that the one E-One was used a few years ago, but that it just didn't fit in....

All of a sudden, they went from Engine 57 to Squad 55? I could see if they went from 57 Engine to 57 Squad, but why the number change too? Just food for thought...

I'm not sure I like the big focus on characters this season...I think I liked it more last season...And get a load of the truck they use for Ladder 100. I single axle...wow... http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/smile.gif

Better watch my P's and Q's now, John is just up the way at John Caroll... http://www.firehouse.com/interactive/boards/smile.gif

[Thoe1]

what show was the new girl on or where did she come from, she looks familiar
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[This message has been edited by Thoe1 (edited October 24, 2000).]

[Thoe1]

UPDATE to my last post

She was on FALCONE !!
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[This message has been edited by Thoe1 (edited October 24, 2000).]

[TM]

First of all Engine 57 did appear in last night's episode on the first fire scene you could see it parked in front of Ladder 100. Besides in the cbas where are the headsets that they where in the rigs. I hate Bosco he is annoying. I think that Doc let his emotions get the best of him. All three Engine's that Monrovia FD uses Engine's 101, 102 and 201 are all E-ones they last a long time we just got rid of our old type 3 1974 E-one Brush rig

[CollegeBuff]

That whole fire sequence made very little sense. Jimmy comes from inside the building to work the hydrant? Where was the operator? Then with the woman ff at the rear with the victim. I'll assume for the time being that she was correct in not venting until they had water. But if the victim broke the window, why didn't the backdraft happen then (if that's what it was) instead of when she opened the interior door? Anybody?

[Neptune 33]

What was with Squad 55? When did they change? I'm glad they are with the FD now, but I hope they work out the bugs!

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Neptune 33

[ADSN/WFLD]

In reference to the change from Engine to Squad, I would have to guess the tech advisors suggested it. A FDNY "Squad" is an Engine with the majority of equipment that a Truck carries. I't my understanding that they can do both tasks on the fireground. The choice was probably made to give the actors more to do.

Third Watch is the best portrayal of the life of the fireservice and its members since Emergency. It's entertainment, not a training video, sit back and enjoy.

[SMVFDE]

TM... I think we are talking about the same Monrovia FD but I know engine 41 is a 1999 E-One. I run out of staion 41 and I am pretty happy with the engine. Does anyone know how many women are on FDNY??

Exploder (I don't know how I got that name)
Aaron

[Neptune 33]

I thought about that after I posted, they probably did switch to Squad 55 because of the fact they then would carry the Jaws and do pretty much anything on the fire grounds.

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Neptune 33

[TM]

E-101 to E-41 meet me ate dept profiles so we can have our own little fourm, You'll see me E-41 acknowledge

[TruroFAO]

Refrence to ADSN/WLFD:
Squads act as an Engine OR a Rescue on the fireground, depending on how they are assigned by the command. I still don't follow how they went from Engine 57 to Squad 55. If Engine 57 was on the firescene a couple weeks ago, then did the entire crew move to a new rig? Or did the old 57 Engine just move to a new station and they got a new Squad? Maybe they'll address that in a future episode...

Good point CollegeBuff...Anyone got any ideas?

Be safe...

[TM]

Well after heearing what you guys had to say I decided to do some research and go to NBC's web site went to third watch and e-mailed the producers asking them why they switched from Engine 57 to Squad 55, They have not yet replied but I should here from them soon. E-101 to E-41 you out there

[TM]

Sorry but no one at NBC was able to answer my questions about why E-57 went from being E-57 to SQ-55, Anybody have any other ideas out there???

[Chris Deyerle - FF]

I think that the show is doing better on the fire part this season then the first season. Last year there was not to much to do with the NYFD, but this season is doing A LITTLE better but could use more NYFD action.


You're welcome Engine 101

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Chris Deyerle - HSFD
Fine'em Hot
Leave'em Wet
ALL VOLENTEERS FF

[sponge]

Apparently the producers have a thing about the number 55. I wouldn't be surprised if they swapped out 100 Truck for Ladder 55 (except that there really is a Ladder 55 in the Bronx).
If they just wanted to change to a squad, they could have had Engine 57 convert to Squad 57, which is how FDNY has been creating squads over the last 4 years. I don't think companies in NYC swap firehouses like that. Sometimes they'll move a company from one house to another, but swapping an engine and a squad like that probably wouldn't happen.
Of course, they will probably never explain it in the show, because it is just a TV show, and like all TV shows, will be filled with errors that people who do this for real will easily pick out.

[TM]

How about somebody writting a letter to FDNY HQ asking them who the TECH Adviosrs are for the show and ask them why they went from Engine 57 to Squad 55???

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Tim Macias
TMacias@Firehousemail.com
Engine 101

[daysleeper47]

It's all you bro...

FDNY
9 MetroTech
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201

ATTN: Television Unit or Technical Advisors

I am not sure if FDNY has a television unit like NYPD does, but give it a whirl. Their mail people should know where to send it.




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Joe
Daysleeper47
"When the bell goes ding-ding, its time to get on the woo-woo."

[Haligan125]

Who cares.

It's a TV show. It's entertainemnt. Who cares what the number is on the truck?

[daysleeper47]

[This message has been edited by daysleeper47 (edited November 04, 2000).]

[TM]

E-101 to Daysleeper 47 I post every now and then so the web team won't take my column off the boards. Me and my big mouth I said somebody not me I don't have anytime at all.


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Tim Macias
TMacias@Firehousemail.com
Engine 101

[TM]

Okay Third Watch Episode last night. Not very much to do with Fire or EMS but next weel it looks as though they'll focus on Fire and EMS a little more.

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Tim Macias
TMacias@Firehousemail.com
Engine 101

[TM]

Okay last nights episode was not that bads but is there anyone just like me who is getting mad at the prodcuers becasue they focus on the cops to much, Hello what happend to the FD, There are two may cop dramas out there and that is what they're trying to turn it into a cop drama and maybe one episode devoted to fire

[Engine 101]

Look's like TM was right, Another episode devoted to a cop, i AGREE IT SHOULD BE FOCUSING MORE ON THE FD than the PD, It looks like they are tying to edge out the fire portion so people get more hooked on the police then it'll be all police and they'll chnage it to the 55 Precinct next thing we know, Basically any episode that does not focus on the Fire Department sucks

[daysleeper47]

Ok,that was just stupid...you refered to yourself by your username. You could have just said "I" or "me", but instead you chose to say "TM" as if he/you is/are a different person.
P.S.~ What do you guys think of spell check that the Webteam put in? Nice, huh? I wish everyone would use it.

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Joe
Daysleeper47
"When the bell goes ding-ding, its time to get on the woo-woo."
"Dusting desire - starting to learn. Walking through fire with out a burn..."

[Engine 101]

How on earth did you know it was me, It was the big E-One that gave it away, Next week looks like it'll be somewhat fire, I have a bed feeling there trying to edge the fire portion out and make it a cop drama eatch next year instead of Thrid Wacth they'll rename it to something like the 55 Precinct, Thgat sucks what happend to Bosco but as annpoying as he is he dsevered it, As for spell check it rocks but it will not work on my computer I always get something tbat says scripts error

[Neptune 33]

Let's get this back to what it was meant to be!! This weeks episode, had some fire, so it wasn't to bad. BTW - I read in Fire Chief that the reason they don't have as much fire, is because they like to have big ones, so the audience looks forward to them, plus, it costs a lot to make a fire!

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Neptune 33

[Engine 101]

Does anybody know the rating the show has been reciving?. With the lack of focus of FDNY the show had become somewhat boring, Stopped by the Third Watch Online Fan club and alot of people feel the same way we do they would like to see some more focus and either Jimmy or Alex something to due with fire speaking of Alex Taylor, How do you like her being added as a full time cast member now?, She's not bad, I think it is a good addtion to show, Doc needs to know that there are somethings in life that remian better untold and that is my 2 cents

Here is a previwe of the first thrid watch episode of 2001
1/1/01
DEMOLITION DERBY
Firefighters, paramedics and police converge on a building that collapses on demolition workers, trapping two brothers-in-law (J.K. Simmons and David Vadim), and while Doherty and Kim work feverishly amid the debris, they ignore orders to evacuate, even though the inevitable final crush is just minutes away...
TV-14

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Engine101
Tim Macias
TMacias@Firehousemail.com

[This message has been edited by Engine 101 (edited 12-21-2000).]

[E229Lt]

Large fires cost too much to film????

They could have filmed two weeks ago as the top floor of their studio on Diamond St. Brooklyn went to a second alarm. Cockloft, through the roof and black smoke for miles.
BTW, only minor water damage to the equipment on the first floor.

Nice job, E-238, L-106, E-229, L-146 and E-212. Not to mention the Queens Marines, E-258, E-259, L-138, and the boss in Batt-45.

[Engine 101]

Sounds like it was a rockin one!, It is just Hollywoods BS excuse for not wanting to make a show about firefighting, Why do you think there are so many cop dramas out there?. I bet you everyone who has posted in this fourm could get togther and make a decent TV show about firefighting!

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Engine101
Tim Macias
TMacias@Firehousemail.com

[Firelover]

All I can say is that this is the best show on TV except that the fact that there not enough firefighting and too much love story. I haven't missed one episode yet. I can't wait for the next one.

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Joel

If you sent us to HELL, WE'D PUT IT OUT!!

[BayRidge60]

I think the number "55" is used because that's the number of the police precint across the street from the firehouse. I believe the ambulance numbers also have a "55" in them somewhere. Aren't they Adam 55-1 and Adam 55-2????? It's kinda like Boscoe/Yokis are 55-Charlie and Sullivan/Davis are 55-David.

Also - Why do they have to make the only "featured" firefighter such a dirtbag????

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Glenn Ralston
Firefighter/EMT-D
Bay Ridge Fire-Rescue
byrdg60@netscape.net

[Engine 101]

Well don't feel bad to miss next weeks, It is a Rerun, Maybe they are just obsesded with the number 55!
Hey what does everyone think of Alex Taylor? The Firefighter on the show!

Engine 101

[nsfirechap]

The one thing I appreciate about Third Watch is it shows a bunch of :imperfect" "human" beings on the job. Normal human beings with normal human being emotions and problems. I'm sure I'm not the only one that can relate to certain characters........

[FDNY EMSC]

If you want to see how FDNY and EMS get along go here.
http://network54.com/Hide/Forum/66360

or you can see what life in FDNY EMS is like by going here.
http://members.aol.com/fdnysucks

[daysleeper47]

Again with that bitterness.

[Engine 101]

Well I musr say that it took alot of guts for Jiommy to fiannly fess up and admit what he did to Brooke, He could of so easily just denied the whole thing or lied about why he and Lombardo got in a fight, But I must agree with my friend Bayridge60, I do think that Jimmy being a dirt bag tends to give us and mabe FDNY ff's a black eye a little bit, I hope no one thinks all FF's are like that, I see the beginning of a possible friendship between Jimmy and Alex Taylor

Hey Daysleeper47, Haven't seen much of you over at Triple F

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Engine101
Tim Macias
TimMacias101@Firehousemail.com
I will fight fire for Electricity

[FireDocCJC]

Originally posted by Thoe1:
what show was the new girl on or where did she come from, she looks familiar
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Hey there Thoe1, I think that I have the answer to your question.

If you are refering to the scene where a new paramedic shows up on a scene (sorry don't remember exacts) and there is a shot of her for a total of about five seconds. She is shown twice. The person is you are thinking of is the one and only "Rosie O'Donnell" I saw her and my wife confirmed it. (She could tell you who the walkin extra's on any movie are and tell you what other movie they are in, she's like that) But I saw her and I was right, but I have not seen her since.

Well I think that will be all for now.

FireDocCJC

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[Engine 101]

Thoe1 was taking about the new girl Alex Taylor, As far as who's going to leave the show I say it's going to be Bobby who dies, That way Taylor will be a medic again

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Engine101
Tim Macias
TimMacias101@Firehousemail.com
I will fight fire for Electricity

[Engine 101]

I hate it when I'm right

[joy1411]

The actress who plays Alex Taylor was on the soap opera "Another World" for a few years. She played Josie. I really like her on this show. She's cool. I'm really bummed about Bobby too. I think he'll still be around next episode too. What is with this show and so many people being shot?

[Engine 101]

I think it's about time they got rid of someone and kind of spiced things up a bit on the show should be even more intresting to see who becomes Kim's new partner if in fact Bobby does not make it, For somereason NBC hates the Fire and EMS people, First Jimmy, Then doc and now Bobby, Oh weel as long as they keep Alex Taylor on the show I've got no beef never much liked Bobby anyway

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Engine101
Tim Macias
TimMacias101@Firehousemail.com
I will fight fire for Electricity

[Engine 101]

Wow what a sad episode of 3rd Watch it is, An extremley emotional one I say

[Lewiston2Capt]

I'm just glad they didnt show the funeral. Wouldn't have made it through the show in one peice.

[joy1411]

I agree, a funeral would be so sad. They did such a nice job with the episode about the police funeral. I liked how the show portrayed each person's reaction to the death. I wonder who's going to fill Bobby's position?