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Yesterday morning, a fire broke out in an apartment building in the Fordham section of the Bronx, and when the firefighters responded, there was a car—with an "official NYPD placard issued to cops"— blocking the hydrant. The Post reports "frustrated firefighters had to rely on handheld fire extinguishers to put out the kitchen blaze." Four young children were treated for smoke inhalation at a local hospital—and a cat was given oxygen on the scene! While the FDNY said it wasn't clear whether the hydrant-blocking car was a cop's car, "another fire official at the scene told The Post it was an unmarked police vehicle." Still, a Post photographer who tried to snap a picture of the placard itself "was forced to move away by cops." The car was towed and moved to the 52nd Precinct, probably to keep from the angry neighbors egging it—they told the Post, "Why would you leave your car where people need to get water in case of an emergency?" and "If it was an off-duty cop, he should have known better."
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"If it was an off-duty cop, he should have known better."
a cop? know better? better than a cockroach? don't count out it. he couldn't move his car in time cause he hadn't yet finished beating his girlfriend.
ftw!
i totally agree with you, fuck the wankers!
Why didn't they break the windows and run the hose through the car?
I think that that is an urban legend. Although that situation made it onto TV in the pilot episode of Third Watch where the car flooded.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Fire_hose_through_car.jpg
http://www.gloucestercitynews.net/clearysnotebook/2009/01/no-parking-fire-hydrant.html
gotta love google
"Why didn't they break the windows and run the hose through the car?"
Because there was an NYPD placard on the dashboard.
who says it wasn't intentional to park in front of the hydrant? doesn't the NYPD and FDNY dislike each other anyway? the rivalry for coveted NYC "hero" status is still going strong.
I have to say that I absolutely love this photograph of the FF helping the cat. So much so that I may have to visit every firehouse in the bronx so that I can bring this man cookies or something. FDNY thanks for all that you do.
I think I need to come with you. Now that's compassion.
I love it too—I'll make brownies.
Too cute! This picture warms my black little heart.
In ur mask, steelin ur airs.
That is a truly wonderful picture of the firefighter saving that pretty cat!
Can't believe they didn't bust the windows. Come on NYFD!! You know the public is rooting for you guys over the cops.
That Firefighter rescuing the cat is awesome. NYC bravest rule this city with integrity and dignity. KUDOS to FDNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'cause cops are above any laws... don't you know that?!?
The firefighter is wearing about 75 pounds of equipment, it is hot and humid outside. Yet he still has the ability to administer oxygen to that little cat. Incredible work...
they do admirable work, no doubt about that. plus, many are smoken (heehee) hot, no doubt about that either!
(yes, they're are still some gals out there that are a sucker for a guy in a uniform.)
sexist, how dare you objectify men! ;)
I'll objectify men anytime I please...and there is nothing you can do to stop me!
*cackles wildly*
Still, a Post photographer who tried to snap a picture of the placard itself "was forced to move away by cops."
They were just protecting their own.
Too bad. The car should have been keyed and it's windows broken. The haves vs haves not. Will the owner of the car pay the towing fee? I think not.
Is there a chapter on entitlement with a focus on douchbaggery in the NYPD training manual?
Had to happen eventually. Almost every day I see the NYPD lording over the city, disobeying the very traffic laws they otherwise enforce with impunity and such utter lack of compassion to all civvies.
Whichever cop illegally parked that car should spend a few days in prison.
To all those recommending the destruction of the car... That could be a CITY OWNED VEHICLE. Aka, yours, mine, and the firefighters tax dollars. It would simply be stupid to destroy it as it's cost would come out of our wallets not the retard who parked in front of a hydrant.
You can run the plate and find out who the car is registered to. The Post should show up at his house and ask them to autograph the photo above.
I mean it is an all time asshole move.
It is... but if you wanted a photo of a cop parking illegally, causing a dangerous situation for pedestrians and other vehicles, you probably wouldn't have to cross the street. It's 100% typical, it's just this time there actually was a fire. Bet that car parks there every day. This is just one cops special little way to serve and protect the city. Others just shoot people.
Good point! But "100% typical." Nothing is absolute, except the vodka.
I believe in this case saying it "is 100% typical" is exactly the same as saying "is typical," I just used the "100%" for effect, not trying to say that cops park their cars at fire hydrants during fires 100% of the time.
fd is a buncha assholes
cept the dude that gave the kitten oxygen, bless his soul
make sure all you cop haters give FD a call when your car gets broken into or your house burglarized. i'm sure they'll be happy to respond.
Do you really think the cops will do any better? I'll give you 99-to-1 odds that they'll just take a look around and say, "Hey, that's tough. Better luck next time. Buy a better lock."
That's what happened when my apartment was broken into. Cops came in, looked around, gave me a "better luck next time" and then left (to get donuts presumably?).
I mean, I appreciate the cops out there who are putting their lives on the line fighting crime and drugs, but I'm convinced 90% of the cops are worthless and we'd be better off reassigning those tax dollars to more teachers and FDNY.