As you say Ed, before the infusion of L's 56 and 58 (at their present and prior locations) and BARB, L38 responded first or second due with the most number of engine companies in the Bronx. Twelve, count 'em (clockwise from north on the compass)...
62, 97, 61, 90, 45, 82, 46, 42, 75, 48, 79 and...