Yesterday I was talking with the officer of an engine company in Bronx. It is to his understanding that the spare engine fleet is very close to being depleted. His pumper is a KME and he had been told that his pumper will be out for about a year.
As many of you know a lot of FDNY house are approaching the 100 year old mark. Have FDNY even thought of the possibility of having to build new quarters of a lot of FDNY companies.
Saw a YouTube video today of Rescue 4 switching out from Rescue 1 former pierce into Rescue 3 spare rig. Anyone know why they switched into Rescue 3 spare rig and not there own?
1) Is Edgewater Park FD still operating?
2) How does FDNY operate in Edgewater Park, I don’t think they can get there trucks down those narrow streets.