3/22/26 Queens 2nd Alarm Crash Box 0037

From the FAQ Section

Q: What are Queens Boxes 269 and 37, and why are they automatic 2nd alarms?
A: These are the crash boxes for JFK and LaGuardia Airport, respectively. These can only be transmitted via manual/verbal alarms from the airport towers and are transmitted for an aircraft in distress

Each box brings an automatic 2nd Alarm

Box 269
(8) Engines (Plus Hose Wagon 308)
(5) Ladders (Includes a Fast Truck)
(5) Battalion Chiefs
***(BC above the 2nd Alarm shall be designated the Resource Unit Leader, Safety Officer and 2nd Due BC on the 2nd is the Staging Area Chief)
(2) Rescues
(1) Squad
(3) Satellite Units
(1) DC
(2) Marine Units & the Marine BC
Rescue & Safety Battalion, Field Comm, Mask Service Unit, Rehab Manager
(1) Command Tac Unit & (1) Tactical Support Unit
(1) Rac Unit
(1) Foam Unit (E294 w/ Foam 294 1st up)
(1) Haz-Mat Tec Company. Haz-Mat 1 & Haz-Mat Battalion
The Super Pumper with Transport Engine

Box 37
(8) Engines (Plus Hose Wagon 316)
(5) Ladders (Includes a Fast Truck)
(5) Battalion Chiefs
***(BC above the 2nd Alarm shall be designated the Resource Unit Leader, Safety Officer and 2nd Due BC on the 2nd is the Staging Area Chief)
(2) Rescues
(1) Squad
(3) Satellite Units
(1) DC
(2) Marine Units & the Marine BC
Rescue & Safety Battalion, Field Comm, Mask Service Unit, Rehab Manager
(1) Command Tac Unit & (1) Tactical Support Unit
(1) Rac Unit
(1) Foam Unit (E238 w/ Foam 238 1st up)
(1) Haz-Mat Tec Company. Haz-Mat 1 & Haz-Mat Battalion
The Super Pumper with Transport Engine
 
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Someone asked elsewhere on social media - when a plane lands, the engines are somewhat reversed in full thrust for braking. Did the engines shut down automatically on impact, or did they have to be shut down, how and by whom?
They were so fortunate that there was no fuel tank ruptures on impact. A resulting fire could have been deadly to the all on the plane.
 
Question/observation. Is the SP an automatic response to the airports? This investigation will probably take a year like DC. Impact 40' either way would have been a very different outcome.
 
grumpy grizzly said:
Question/observation. Is the SP an automatic response to the airports? This investigation will probably take a year like DC. Impact 40' either way would have been a very different outcome.
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Super Pumper goes automatically on Boxes 0269 and 0037.

Does anyone actually know who transports and who's the backup for the SP. E260 transports it, and apparently E291 is the backup but E238 is bringing it?
 
Darrell said:
Does anyone actually know who transports and who's the backup for the SP. E260 transports it, and apparently E291 is the backup but E238 is bringing it?
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I guess things might have changed briefly while 260's floors are getting done. Once floors are done it'll be 260-291


Heres the super pumper thread


Skyler Fire

SUPER PUMPER 1

Since a few people asked… I will put a few photos and quick video of the New Beast. She is very tall. Will keep posted on when it’s going inservice…

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seniorofficer said:
Someone asked elsewhere on social media - when a plane lands, the engines are somewhat reversed in full thrust for braking. Did the engines shut down automatically on impact, or did they have to be shut down, how and by whom?
They were so fortunate that there was no fuel tank ruptures on impact. A resulting fire could have been deadly to the all on the plane.
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If you watch the video, the plane lost complete power upon colliding with the truck. I'm sure the engines lost all power at the same time.
 
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