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    4/2/26 Staten Island 2nd Alarm Box 4539

    I wouldn’t call 60 psi that high. There are other factors in play. Older sections of the Island are on 6 and 8 inch mains, only fed from one direction. Many dead end blocks. If there haven’t been big infrastructure upgrades, hydrants can be scarce in wooded areas, with a few houses along the...
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    3/17/26 Manhattan 10-76/10-86 Box 788

    While covering as a BC, I walked a block into a job or two. Welcome to Midtown Manhattan. No parade, no events, just a weekday.
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    2/9/26 Queens 4th Alarm Box 7942

    Will make an ADC to backfill division
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    1/30/26 Staten Island 3rd Alarm Box 3275

    I see hydrants in front of active and retired member's houses not dug out by me on SI. If firefighters don’t dig them out, why would civilians? Nobody thinks there is going to be a fire on my street
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    5/31/25 Staten Island All Hands Box 4756

    Building is unsecured. Sounds like exterior ops, 1st due ov reported there was no rear to the building. Probably waiting on demo and searches.
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    Possible Battalion Chief Incident Assignments?

    No. The TLO is staffed.
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    12/12/24 Staten Island 10-75 Box 720

    Water pressure on SI is good. There is still an issue with smaller mains in older neighborhoods. Plenty of 6" & 8" mains and they are also fed from only one direction. Inital water is not an issue, but when multiple lines operating, water can start becoming an issue.
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    12/1/2024 Staten Island All Hands Box 8132

    It is a pit where the paper is being processed for recycling. Not sure of what actually occurs in it.
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    10/27/24 Staten Island All-Hands/Under Control Box 2426

    During Brush Fire Season, they are sent on the initial ticket. If reported small area of brush, they can respond alone.
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    9/29/24 Brooklyn All Hands Box 1854

    Front pieces aren't the same quality as years ago. More pleather than leather!
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    Still No Info on How FDNY will fight fires in Lithium Ion Battery Storage Sites if they occur

    Response guidelines have been in place for over 3 years. Sites have sprinklers and have remote monitoring. Response guidelines based on conditions. Response similar to the numerous Con Ed facilities located throughout NYC. Water usually not an issue in NYC
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    Still No Info on How FDNY will fight fires in Lithium Ion Battery Storage Sites if they occur

    More great reporting by the Advance.
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    7/9/24 Queens 2nd Alarm Box 5702

    Don, I tried that one night in 18 truck. We were on 11’s apron when box came in. Box was around 7th and A. I told dispatch our location. 6th ask for extra 1 &1, we were putting tormentors down and dispatcher came over the air and told us not to take the fire in! 6th battalion put head down...
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    5/28/24 Brooklyn 10-77 Box 3540

    Not taking Anything away from the members of the 43! The officers and firefighters take great pride in knowing those buildings and taking the time to let covering chiefs, abc’s and officers know how tough the buildings are. As a Chief that didn’t get a chance to get into all these buildings...
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    5/28/24 Brooklyn 10-77 Box 3540

    I'm not sure who started it, but Glynn updated it. It's still in the rig. Nice security blanket for covering chiefs.
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