The problem is so rampant in the Bronx that there needs to be a task force that goes out three or four nights a week and patrols the streets from 2300-0600 with three or four tow trucks and some cops. Impound the vehicles - even if just 6-8 cars a night. And posted on social media etc will have...
Remember that the rescues are often utilized by the Chiefs as recon throughout the fire building. Whereas the truck companies are focused on a particular area and or task within the building, the rescue personnel can serve as additional eyes for IC. Yes a fire sector chief does that but having...
Based on the data of 8060's original post in this thread, here is a graphic illustrating fire duty by company. This is the 1st due all hands and greater alarms combined. See legend below the map to interpret the color coding. Remember the numbers here DO NOT reflect the Squads being assigned as...
For the numbers illustrated xx/yyy. What do the first set of numbers show and what do the second numbers show. Xx is first due multiples and yyy is 1st due AH. ? Thanks again for your hard work
I once heard a wise chief of a metro sized department tell his battalion and division commanders: “ you will see me at the scene of your emergencies and fires. I am there to observe how our department operations are going. I am there to support you. It is not my intent to take command. Even...
Thank you 3511........yes you are correct. Good catch. I will adjust the maps momentarily. This has been a rewarding project in that it brought out many site members like you who are truly interested in the FDNY history. The result of this project has been a collaborative effort by quite a few...
You are correct. 85 became 53 but I’m not sure of the date off the top of my head. I will check Mike Boucher’s data on Nyfd.com site. Thanks for the heads up. Happy New Year
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