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"The inlet and the outlet of the Blitzfire are both equipped with 2 ½” threads. There is one 2 ½” supply inlet which should be supplied with only one 2 ½” hoseline."

The newly commissioned USCGC Vincent Danz (NYPD ESU 3) being escorted into NYC Harbor by Firefighter II, Marine 3A, Marine 8A and NYPD 451.

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If memory serves Newark has had a few tanker responses over the years for water main breaks.

Which were false

En route to training

Correction, the XR units still respond to Segment 1 assignments, i.e. arrests, chokes, etc.

They responded with rescue or when special called, at fires they're only to treat critical patients and firefighters. There is no talk of having them ride on the rigs, but XR1 and XR3 have been going inside the houses.

My understanding is the only rescue medic not attached to a rescue company is X10, which is due to it being part of the original PRU program. ALS RESCUE Manhattan: XR1 X10 Bronx: XR3 Brooklyn: XR2 Queens: XR4 Richmond: XR5

The proposed hikes would put their billing in line with the current prices of the voluntaries.

In related DCFD news, I just read that they are intending to return to the Stars and Bars paint scheme for the entire fleet. Perhaps this move is partially inspired by Baltimore City's return to Omaha Orange. At any rate it's great to see departments respecting their history and not just using a...