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The FDNY 7-5 "All Hands" response is to be upgraded in the near future by adding one engine and one ladder to the current assignment. The total 7-5 response will be 5 engines, 3 ladders + the FAST ladder, two BC, DC, Rescue, Squad, and RAC.

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In what year was the Roosevelt Island firehouse built? Perhaps 1973 or 1974? Thanks for the help.

The George Mand Library, located in its own Building, #13, at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall's Island, NY 10035, is now closed until further notice. The person in charge, Fire Marshal Daniel Maye, retired from the FDNY as of July 26, 2018. The doors are locked and requests by mail or telephone...

Joseph Silver, FDNY Honorary First Deputy Fire Commissioner passed away early this morning (April 21, 2016) after a long series of various illnesses. He was confined to the Calvary Hospital hospice in The Bronx for the past few weeks. Joe was 88 years old and was one of the most senior of the...

Looking for a decent side view photo of the FDNY's one and only 1920 Robinson Combination (ladders, chemical tank, and hose) City Service Ladder truck originally assigned to Ladder 76 from 10/29/20 until 6/23/31, then a spare and later assigned to Ladder 83 from 3/12/32 until 6/23/34. Was a...

Retired long time former UFA President Michael "Mickey" Maye, who was in his early 80s, passed away in Florida yesterday after battling several serious illnesses. His service to FDNY firefighters, along with his colorful personality will long be remembered. His son, FDNY Fire Marshal Dan Maye...

Scott Fischer, who is a frequent poster on this website, was appointed as an Honorary Battalion Chief in the FDNY, at a ceremony at the Fire Academy on Thursday evening, November 15th. This was for his continuing work in documenting the history of FDNY apparatus, including registration numbers...

If anyone on this Forum has a copy of the FDNY's Medal Day Book for 1943, The Mand Library at the FDNY Fire Academy is seeking a copy of one page of that book. This page would have the details on the James Gordon Bennett Medal for 1943 being awarded to a Fireman John Colgan of H&L 2 for an act...

Battalion 74, a Research and Development unit, has been placed in service.  The unit will respond to fires and emergencies to evaluate equipment and programs being studied by R&D, and will not have firefighting responsibilities.

Here's a link to a local paper with photos of the launching: http://newsherald.emeraldcoastphotoseast.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=965458&CategoryID=28403&ListSubAlbums=0

The Decon Support Unit has relocated from SOC, Roosevelt Island, to a new facility at 104-32 43rd Avenue, Corona, Queens.  DSU is assigned on 10-80 Code 3 signals, when a Decon Shower Apparatus is dispatched, or when special-called.  The unit responds with an officer and one firefighter, both...