Frequently Asked Question

Marine Incidents Information
-When a FDNY member enters the water either 10 Code is to be used
*10-46 Code 3 Swimmers entering the water
*10-46 Cod 4 Divers entering the water

-If a Marine unit is put to work at a land based incident. The nearest available Satellite Unit with their associated Engine Company is to be special called

-If only 1 Marine company is able to be in service to due incident(s) Marine 6 is to be covered.


Response Policies for Marine Units

-Water Rescue Person(s) In The Water
(2) Engines
(1) Ladder
(1) Battalion
(1) Rescue
(1) Squad
(1) TSU
(1) CTU
(1) Marine Company
Rescue, Safety, & Marine Battalion
Nearest Water & Ice Rescue Unit

-Vessel in Distress & Fire on a Vessel Underway
(1) Engine
(1) Ladder
(1) Battalion
(1) TSU
(1) CTU
(1) Marine Company

-Fire on a Vessel at the Dock or in Port
(3) Engines
(2) Ladders
(1) Battalion
(1) Rescue
(1) Squad
(1) TSU
(1) CTU
(1) Marine Company
Rescue, Safety, & Marine Battalion

-Pier & Ferry Terminal Fire
(3) Engines
(2) Ladders
(1) Battalion
(1) Rescue
(1) Squad
(1) TSU
(1) CTU
(1) Marine Company
Rescue, Safety, & Marine Battalion
Marine Tactical Unit

-Cruise Ship Fire
(3) Engines
(2) Ladders
(1) Battalion
(1) Rescue
(1) Squad
(1) TSU
(1) CTU
(1) Marine Company
Rescue, Safety, & Marine Battalion
Marine Tactical Unit & Rebreather Unit

-Medical on a Vessel Underway
(1) Marine Unit & The Marine Battalion
-Medical on a Vessel at the Dock or in the Port
(1) Engine (1) Marine Unit & The Marine Battalion

-Maritime Confined Space Rescue
(3) Engines
(2) Ladders
(1) Battalion
(1) Rescue
(1) Squad
(1) TSU
(1) CTU
(2) Marine Companies
(1) Haz-Mat Tech Engine
Rescue, Safety, Marine & Haz-Mat Battalion
Marine Tactical Unit, Rebreather Unit, Haz-Mat 1, Field Comm, Soc Logistics, Soc Compressor, Canine Unit
(1) Technical Rescue Task Force. (1 Rescue Company, 1 Rescue Collapse Unit, 1 Squad Company w/ 2nd Piece)

-Standby (Water Display) & Navigational Hazard
(1) Marine Company

-Mutual Aid
*As Required*
 
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Marine Escalations
-If a Fast Unit is needed (10-75, All Hands Etc) at a Marine Incident. The dispatcher is the assign the nearest available Water/Ice trained unit. They will be designated as the "Marine Fast Unit" (Engine or Ladder) *Cad designation is the letter M*

-Swimmers in the Water 10-46 Code 3
(1) Additional Marine Company *Total of 2*
(1) Deputy Chief
Nearest Maritime Fast Unit

-Divers in the Water 10-46 Code 4
(1) Additional Rescue *Total of 2*
(1) Engine Company *To assist the 2nd Rescue*
(1) Additional Marine Unit *Total of 2*
(1) Deputy Chief
Nearest Maritime Fast Unit

-Maritime 10-75/All Hands Total Response
(4) Engines
(2) Ladders
(1) Fast Truck
(2) Battalions
(1) Rescue
(1) Squad
(1) Deputy
(1) RAC
(1) TSU
(1) CTU
(2) Marine Companies
Rescue, Safety, & Marine Battalion
Marine Tactical Unit
Nearest Maritime Fast Unit
*If it's a Land-based fire where the Marine Company is operating at. Satellite Unit with Associated Engine Company assigned*

-Maritime 2nd Alarm
(4) Engines *Total of 8 *
(2) Ladders *Total of 5*
(3) Battalions *Toal of 5* (3rd Due is FF Chief, 4th Due is RUL, 5th Due is Safety Officer *Can't be a ABC*)
(1) Rescue *Total of 2*
(1) Squad *Total of 2*
(1) Satellite with Associated Engine
Field Comm & Rehab Manager

-Maritime 3rd Alarm
(4) Engines *Total of 12*
(2) Ladders *Total of 7*
(2) Battalions *Total of 7* (6th Due is FF Chief & 7th Due is Staging Area Manager)
(1) RAC Unit *Total of 2*
(1) Communications Engine
(1) Mask Service Unit
(1) Air Recon Chief (Assigned by Brooklyn to Brooklyn Box 8330)

-Maritime 4th Alarm
(4) Engines
(2) Ladders
(1) Battalion

-Maritime 5th Alarm
(4) Engines
(2) Ladders
(1) Battalion

Reserved Marine Companies
-Marine 2, 5, & 7 are the Reserved Marine Units. They may be staffed at anytime as they are fully equip and ready to go.
-They may be put into service anytime a Marine Unit(s) are seriously unavailable.
-Maritime Support Units
*Marine Scuba Unit (MS01) is a 33 Foot Safe boat. The bow can drop down to help with loading & unloading or gear & personnel during beach operations.
*Marine Tactical Unit (MT01) is a 4WD Vehicle similar to a Tactical Support Unit. They concentrate on marine specific incidents & emergencies.
Items such as: Hose appliances & connections, piercing nozzles, couplings, & nozzles. They also carry adaptors for surrounding departments in NJ & Long Island, as well as International Shore Connections. Airbags, Torches & Lights. Partner/Chain saw, Holmatro Rescue Tools, & Battery operated tools. Generator & tools used for underwater operations. Zodiac inflatable boat. Dewatering Operations. A tent
 
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-Year Round Marine Company Tiered Response

The primary Marine Units are Marine 1, 6 & 9 are now equipped to respond with either their respected Marine Unit and/or a Rapid Response Fire Boat as a "Tiered Response" to facilitate rescue operations.
The closest primary Marine Company and/or Rapid Response Fire Boat will respond to the incident. If the incident requires 2 Marine Units the 2nd closest will be assigned.

Marine Companies 1, 6, & 9 also have "Alpha" & "Bravo" boats.

Marine Company 1
Name "343"
Length 140'
Beam 36'
Draft 9'
Speed 18 KTS
Pumping Capacity 4 X 12,500 & 50,00 GPM
Foam Capacity 3,300 GAL
Person Capacity 75

Marine 1 Alpha
Length 33'
Beam 10'
Draft 3' 6"
Speed 45 KTS
Pumping Capacity 1,000 GPM
Foam Capacity 25 GAL
Person Capacity 6

Marine 1 Bravo
Length 31'
Beam 10'
Speed 42 KTS
Pumping Capacity None
Foam Capacity None
Person Capacity 6

Marine Company 6
Name Feehan
Length 70'
Beam 14'
Draft 4'
Speed 45 KTS
Pumping Capacity 6,000 GPM
Foam Capacity 250 GAL
Person Capacity 20

Marine Company 6
Name Bravest
Length 65'
Beam 14'
Draft 4'
Speed 45 KTS
Pumping Capacity 6,000 GPM
Foam Capacity 250 GAL
Person Capacity 20

Marine 6 Alpha
Length 33'
Beam 10'
Draft 3' 6"
Speed 45 KTS
Pumping Capacity 1,000 GPM
Foam Capacity 25 GAL
Person Capacity 6

Marine 6 Bravo
Length 31'
Beam 10'
Draft 3' 6"
Speed 42 KTS
Pumping Capacity None
Foam Capacity None
Person Capacity 6

Marine Company 9
Name Firefighter II
Length 140'
Beam 36'
Draft 9'
Speed 18 KTS
Pumping Capacity 4 X 12,500 & 50,00 GPM
Foam Capacity 3,300 GAL
Person Capacity 75
Marine 9 Alpha
Length 33'
Beam 10'
Draft 3' 6"
Speed 45 KTS
Pumping Capacity 1,000 GPM
Foam Capacity 25 GAL
Person Capacity 6

Marine 9 Bravo
Length 31'
Beam 10'
Speed 42 KTS
Pumping Capacity None
Foam Capacity None
Person Capacity 6


-Seasonal Boat Program (Rapid Response Craft)
* The Seasonal Boat Program uses 33 foot shallow draft crafts that can respond at speeds greater than 45 mph & can pump water at 1,000 GPMs.
* Seasonal Boat Program Operates from May 1st to November 1st (Specific dates are determined by Marine Operations) daily from 0700 X 2400

-Seasonal Boat Program Responses
* Anytime a Seasonal Boat is assigned to an incident, the closest year-round Marine Unit shall also be assigned along with the Marine Battalion.
* Land support shall not be assigned for Marine 3, 4, & 8 unless specifically requested by the Marine Battalion.

Marine Company 3
Quartered Kingsborough College/Jamaica Bay
Response Area 33, 39, 42, 43, 47, 51, 54, 58
Length 33'
Beam 10'
Draft 3' 6"
Speed 45 KTS
Pumping Capacity 1,000 GPM
Foam Capacity 25 GAL
Person Capacity 6
Marine Company 4
Quartered Fort Totten
Response Area 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 27, 46, 49, 52, 53
Length 33'
Beam 10'
Draft 3' 6"
Speed 45 KTS
Pumping Capacity 1,000 GPM
Foam Capacity 25 GAL
Person Capacity 6

Marine Company 8
Quartered Atlantis Marina/ Staten Island
Response Area 21, 22, 23
Length 33'
Beam 10'
Draft 3' 6"
Speed 45 KTS
Pumping Capacity 1,000 GPM
Foam Capacity 25 GAL
Person Capacity 6
 
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