Lt. Steven McCaffrey: "You go. We go. "

Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: "You see that flash of light in the corner of your eye? That's your career dissipation light. It just went into high gear."

[In high rise elevator] Tim Kizminski: "How are we supposed to know if the floor is on fire in one of these?"
Lt. Steven McCaffrey: "When the doors open, if it's hot, don't get out."

Ronald: "I sent away for the copy of Life magazine. The one with your picture on the front. It's a collectible."
Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: "Do you know who's doing this?"
Ronald: "Yes."
Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: "Then tell me."
Ronald: "You want to know who? I want to know if this kid really wanted to be just like his dad."
Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: "I wanted to be him. I wanted to be him more than anything else in the world."
Ronald: "And you loved him?"
Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: "Yeah."
Ronald: "And you watched him dance with the animal. You saw your dad burn."
Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: "F*** you Ronald. Who's doing this, huh?"
Ronald: "Did it look at you? Did the fire look at you? It did. Whoa. Wow. Our worlds aren't that far apart after all, are they? So, whoever is doing this knows that animal well, don't they? They know him real well, but they won't let him loose. They won't let him have any fun. Now who doesn't love fire? See... that wasn't such a long trip after all."

Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "What about the world, Ronald? What would you like to do to the whole world?"
Ronald Bartel: "Burn it all." [Laughs]

Ronald Bartel: "The funny thing about firemen is... Night and day they are always firemen."

John 'Axe' Adcox: "Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen. As 17's official toastmaster... "
John 'Axe' Adcox: "I think it appropriate that we recognize the two asswipes... Probationary Firemen... among us today who were officially baptized into the world of Old Man Fire. First, to Tim. Despite the fact that he has a rather dull expression, and a really hideous pair of ears; he not only took on the beast but pulled from its clutches, assisted by a more famous and brilliant firefighter, me, a kicking and screaming civilian who will probably wind up suing us for breaking her fingernails. And to Brian..." [pulls up mannequin]
John 'Axe' Adcox: "...whose own contribution was not only more beautiful but less likely to sue. You know, when I learned that both McCaffrey brothers would be assigned at the same station together at the same time, my heart was filled with... a sudden desire to transfer. So raise a glass, gents. To funny-looking Tim, and the McCaffrey brothers, who have gotten on each other's nerves so badly and dedicated themselves to still be peed off at each other."

[Rimgale and Brian McCaffrey in the morgue with the medical examiner]
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "McCaffrey, come on over and give us a hand."
Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: "No, I don't think so. Not in my contract."
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: [Throwing medical gloves at him] "I just rewrote your contract. Come give us a hand."

Jennifer Vaitkus: "We believe you're holding back on us, to embarass the Alderman because of his fire department cutbacks."
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "Alderman, I have an uncomplicated job: To determine if a fire is arson or not, and if it is, to catch the son of a b**ch doing it. And if my investigative methods happen to muck up the campaign of certain mayor wannabes, I gotta tell ya... I'm not gonna go losing any sleep over it."

Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "In a word, Brian, what is this job all about?"
Firefighter Brian McCaffrey: "Fire."
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "It's a living thing, Brian. It breathes, it eats, and it hates. The only way to beat it is to think like it. To know that this flame will spread this way across the door and up across the ceiling, not because of the physics of flammable liquids, but because it wants to. Some guys on this job, the fire owns them, makes 'em fight it on it's level, but the only way to truly kill it is to love it a little. Just like Ronald."

Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "So stop me if I got this wrong. Now the fire is almost out, you're upstairs on the unburned floor checking for heat, is that correct? And you've been told by your Battalion Chief, your Captain and by me not to do nothin', right? Not to do nothin' until ordered. That's correct, right?"
Candidate: "Yes, sir."
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "Ok. But now the itch starts. The 'Glory Boy' flash starts. 'Hey, I'm a hero. Heroes don't just stand around.' You can tell me, that's what it was, wasn't it?"
Candidate: "Yes, sir."
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "So you punched out a window for ventilation. Was that before or after you noticed you were standing in a lake of gasoline?" [shouting]
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "Was that BEFORE OR AFTER you noticed you were standing in a lake of GASOLINE, YOU IDIOT?"
Candidate: "Before, sir."
Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale: "You could have burned or killed or crispened half that company! To say nothing of the fact that you wrecked the physical evidence that I use to prove that it's arson, and you know how hard it is to determine the cause of these fires! Now you go home and you think about that!"

Alderman Marty Swayzak: "You see that glow in the corner of your eye. It's your career dissapation light and it's going into overtime."
Lt. Steven McCaffrey: "If anyone's lights are about to go out, believe me they are yours."

Ricco, Pathologist: [to Brian in the morgue about picking up the burned body] "He's not going to sell you insurance, pick him up!"

Ladder 49 - 2004

A bond forged by fire is never broken.

Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own

Everything they know. All that they love. Is what they risk every day.

Rated PG-13 for intense fire and rescue situations, and for language.

Runtime: 115 min

Written By Lewis Colick

Directed By Jay Russell

Starring

John Travolta

Joaquin Phoenix

Jacinda Barrett

Robert Patrick

Morris Chestnut

Jay Hernandez

Story: Under the watchful eye of his mentor Chief Mike Kennedy (Travolta), probationary firefighter Jack Morrison (Phoenix) matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. Jack has reached a crossroads, however, as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids. Responding to the worst blaze in his career, he becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. And as he reflects on his life, Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save him.

Quotes:

Chief Kennedy: "People are always asking me how is it that firefighters run into a burning building when everyone else is running out. Courage is the answer."

Jack Morrison: "Tell Linda I love her... That I've loved her from the second I saw her."

Jack Morrison: [Latched onto a frantic man while hanging from a rope] "Calm down! Sir - you need to calm down! I swear I'll drop you!"

Chief Kennedy: "No more beer for Linda, doubles for Jack! He's gonna be a father!"

Linda Morrison: "Have you ever considered baby-sitting full time?"
Chief Kennedy: "What do you think I do at the firehouse?"

Linda Morrison: "Hi, I've heard alot about you!"
Chief Kennedy: "Yeah?"
Linda Morrison: "Yeah; you wear really sexy boxers, right? With the red love hearts on them?... little too tight?"

Linda Morrison: "So, you guys usually pick up girls in the supermarket? For fun, or...?"
Jack Morrison: "Usually I just throw them over my shoulder and carry them down a ladder. "
Linda Morrison: [smiles] "Sort of a tarzan/jane thing? "

Lenny Richter: "Why does it always have to be the 12th floor? Why cant they be on the 4th?"

Jack Morrison: "There's something I wanted to talk to you about, Cap. I was thinking of transferring to the truck."
Chief Kennedy: "Oh, geez. What the hell do you want to do that for? You're an engine man. Truck's a whole different thing. No water between you and the fire, no hose to lead you out if you get lost in the smoke. Not a good idea."
Jack Morrison: "I know that, Cap. And I love being on the pipe, but... I want this, Mike."
Chief Kennedy: "Ok. We'll give it a try. But you gotta tell me something. If this isn't for you, you tell me right away. Promise?"
Jack Morrison: "Yes, sir."

Lenny Richter: "I'm getting too old for this shit."

Jack Morrison: "You know, Mike asked me tonight if I loved the job like I did before, and for the first time in my life, I didn't know what to say."

Rescue Me - 2004

They save us. But who saves them?

Sometimes you have to play with fire.

Rated TV-MA

Runtime: 60 min

Created by Denis Leary & Peter Tolan

Starring

Denis Leary

Mike Lombardi

James McCaffrey

Jack McGee

Andrea Roth

Steven Pasquale

John Scurti

Daniel Sunjata

Story: "Rescue Me" is a drama that centers on the inner workings of Engine 62, a New York City firehouse, and the personal and emotional battles of its members in a post-9/11 world mostly centering on Tommy Gavin, a veteran firefighter whose life is in turmoil as he copes with the stresses and fears of his job as well the separation from his wife Janet. Tommy moves into a house across the street from her to stay close to their three children and keep an eye on her. The stresses and fears of his job are manifested through conversations with his dead cousin Jimmy Keefe, a former firefighter, as well as the haunting memories of people he has watched perish on the job. The other members of Ladder 62 include Chief Jerry Reilly who, despite being called "The Good Chief," has a serious gambling problem. Sean Garrity is a young, handsome guy who is easier to look at than hold a conversation with. Franco Rivera, a cocky, Puerto Rican ladies man, is Tommy's confidant who lives life in the fast lane. Lt. Kenny "Lou" Shea is a man's man who secretly writes poetry and uses it as a way to release his emotional frustrations. Mike Silletti, "the probie," is subject to numerous initiation pranks as he starts his career as a firefighter.

Quotes:

Chief Jerry Reilly: "Look, what are the odds of you guys actually, you know, breaking up?"
Tommy Gavin: [In disbelief] "There's a pool on my divorce?"
Chief Jerry Reilly: "Nooo... . Yeah."

Coroner: "Um... she's dead. Her neck is broken. Died instantly."
Tommy Gavin: "I was just talking to her!"

Uncle Teddy: [after a suicide attempt] "Is this heaven?"
Tommy Gavin: "No, it's my *garage*!"

Recruit: [a woman has been burnt to a crisp] "Ugh! That's not right!"
Tommy Gavin: "Yeah, I won't be orderin' the crispy beef from that Chinese place any time soon."