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Hate to say it …but the idea of the SOC compressor is a little obsolete . All the rescues , collapse rigs , and squads 2nd piece have on board compressor’s.…either 180 or 200 CFM. The only thing the compressor unit Carrie’s that is unique is all the hose extensions and tubing that goes on the...

You really believe the Nolan chat came first. I’m sure it’s been a staple of the TA maintenance fleet for many many years …..way before Nolan but his name on a fire department modified version.

Ok, thanks ….that makes sense.

That must have been fun driving with the “R” style cab and that huge front bumper …essentially in a very congested area like NYC.

That’s not in effect anymore ….they would send the next rescue on the “all hands doubtful” but now send them on the report of a 10-75 regardless.

To close to Bn 35 & 37 and even the 28. On the west and south side it would open up a huge area between Bn 31 & 38.

R-3 didn’t become a dive rescue till about 2008.…give or take a year. They were the last Rescue company to be train ….R-4 was always assigned to dive jobs in the Bronx prior to then….on the Initial call, not as the back up dive team on the conformation of “diver in the water”.

Please explain …with proof and some details. And that’s funny , because when I was still working , only a few years ago, we where told from higher ups the food chain to start scouting for acceptable locations for the new firehouse.…truth !

That’s news to me …..never heard that before. Worked there for 13 years , and yea the few years we spent w E316 was awesome. A great bunch of guys, great sleeper engine company that we caught some good first due work with and laughs lots of good laughs ….responding out the back worked great...

R-1 location is fine.…though the traffic from the Lincoln tunnel is always a problem , but then again, traffic in most any of mid-town is always a problem. THEIR collapse rig should be in the same quarters with them.…it doesn’t get the same TLC it would if it was in with R-1. As would rig ...

Yes …All the Rescues have three , their front line rig , the collapse rig and the fully equipped spare.

I feel what’s is not understood or sometimes not comprehend is that the collapse units ARE the second piece of the Rescue companies …just like the squads and HMTU have second piece. It’s just that for logistical reasons they ..especially early on, are quartered in other firehouses. Today it’s...

Lol. Yup ….

Whose bright idea was that …. The high beam alternating headlights flashes are probably the most eye caching warning lights on the front of most any emergency vehicles. Extremely effective and seen a greater distance and at the correct height to be seen in the rear view mirror.

Going to slow the set up operation down. Tell that to the kid hanging out a window ….” I’ll be right there as soon as I put the ground pads down.…hold on , down jump!” Every second counts. That’s way the older Larger plates are / were used.…already mounted to the down jack . Larger pads...

TL-124 should be second due ….was there another box out at the same time ?

yea, good luck with that ….and let’s not forget about the CON-ED vac trucks.

FDNY SOC units did operated in the trench. A large diameter concrete pipe which the two workers were digging under collapsed and pinned them. SOC units slung and lifted the concrete pipe with large nylon slings , wire rope and a grip host and then were able to dig out …Package and remove the...

Hear a pic of a fire in Bushwick Brooklyn of E-218 , L-112 & Tl-124 operating on Myrtle ave under the elevated subway tracks. E-218 “ back stretches to the hydrant, leaving the front of the fire building for the trucks. Ariel ladder to,the roof , TL to the window of the fire floor for vent ...