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I agree, so why does Fire ask for a rush on EMS?

Isn't having the closest unit respond better for the public than being "territorial"?

Does Fire get there any quicker with the "rush"?

My father, a World War II Navy Veteran, taught me how to splice - at least three tucks for manila and at least five tucks for nylon. Splices are stronger than knots.

According to the article, a total of 5 ladder companies responded to the Constellation Fire - a "staggering" total. Nowadays there are usually at least 4 ladders on most All-Hands.

If an EMS Unit gets a verbal for a fire does the unit say "Put a rush on Fire?"

Engine 254 back in time to celebrate their original move to Avenue U 100 years ago coming up on December 23rd.

It used to be that a 10-77 was not mandated in a high rise MD, correct? This is a perfect example that throws out any discretion by a company or chief officer.

Winthrop Street.

The entire 38 Battalion at this fire.

There was a theory at one time that when glass bottles were still around for soda and beer that a part of a broken bottle could act as a magnifying glass and it would concentrate the sun's rays on dry brush and start a fire. I believe that theory was debunked and it certainly wouldn't be true...

Why is the Memorial on Beach 116 Street when the crash occurred on Beach 131 Street?

It takes time to put bunker gear on.

Too bad B-28 wasn't relocated to B-8.

I believe Engine 226 is the oldest firehouse in continuous use. Engine 26 was disbanded for a short time.

My condolences. Here's an image of the announcement of your grandfather's death:

Ladder 123 to Ladder 126. Coincidence?