3/9/2015 Brooklyn Fourth Alarm Box 4140

[STAjo]

Since tower ladder 159 the first due truck company was at edu day don't u think they should have a relocation unit cover them this is a big first due response area for them.
Long ride for TL170  TL157 Lad156 TL153 to mill basin?

Ya' would think, huh...!?!  ???

 

[FD347]

IMO, there is not enough work in Mill Basin to justify them being a must cover. How often do we get jobs back there?

 

[Charging in 113]

You are 100 percent right 159 is not a must cover truck  but I just think that the size of there first due response area they should

 

[FD347]

If 159 then why not 170? Their first due area runs from the back end of Canarsie, the west end of Brownsville, to the entrance of Starrett City, to Georgetown and Bergen Beach where they meet 159. Where do you draw the line?

 

[auxlteng225]

Way back on May 10, 1962 Brooklyn box 4137 Sinclair Oil Refinery, Basset Ave., Mill Basin went to eight (8) alarms. Marine companies did a heck of job at that fire.

 

[johnd248]

And our friend 69 METS' father was the officer on the first marine company to arrive.

 

[69 METS]

Since tower ladder 159 the first due truck company was at edu day don't u think they should have a relocation unit cover them this is a big first due response area for them.
Long ride for TL170  TL157 Lad156 TL153 to mill basin?

L 159 definitely should be covered L 170, L 156, L 153 and L 157 are all at least a 10 minute  (or longer) run into Mill Basin and Bergen Beach. Lot's of PD's full of people who pay taxes and deserve adequate fire protection.

2014 Runs & Workers:

Co.          Runs        EMS  Workers  OSW  7-5's

L159 2,993 0 2,448 348   49

L053 189 0   171   19    02

(L053 is always covered because the only way on and off City Isl. is a bridge.)

 

[auxlteng225]

Not sure if 69mets has the following information. In the Spring issue 1962 WNYF is the write up on the fire and there is a lot of space given explaining the actions the  Fireboat Smith and its crew took. It also detail the operations of the Wagner and the Willis. As I said in my first post, the Marine Units did one heck of a job and saved the day.

 

[STAjo]

Not sure if 69mets has the following information. In the Spring issue 1962 WNYF is the write up on the fire and there is a lot of space given explaining the actions the  Fireboat Smith and its crew took. It also detail the operations of the Wagner and the Willis. As I said in my first post, the Marine Units did one heck of a job and saved the day.

Is there any way to access that Article 'On-Line', or is one at the mercy of having to find a 'Hard Copy'; If so, Where ?

Thanks, staj. 

 

[auxlteng225]

staj,  not being a computer geek what I can do is make a copy of the article and if you will PM me your address I will be happy to mail it to you. If any body else out there that has a copy and knows how to get it on a computer, PLEASE do and thanks

 

[turk132]

 

[auxlteng225]

thanks Turk 132. I had just finished typing up the part that pertained to the Marine Operations and was getting ready to post it when I was advised of your post. Thanks for the complete post.

 

[turk132]

thanks Turk 132. I had just finished typing up the part that pertained to the Marine Operations and was getting ready to post it when I was advised of your post. Thanks for the complete post.

You're welcome

 

[STAjo]

thanks Turk 132. I had just finished typing up the part that pertained to the Marine Operations and was getting ready to post it when I was advised of your post. Thanks for the complete post.

You're welcome

TY, Turk, & TY, Lt.  [ I'm sending my e-mail for future ref. ]

 

[69 METS]

Thank you Turk and 225 for getting this article posted. It was great being able to read about the fire and look back.

 

[mikeindabronx]

John, thanks for posting the article.

 

[auxlteng225]

69mets knowing that your father was the boss on the Smith and being able to get the article on the site so you could see what a job he did made my day. If worse had come to worse I would have gladly obtained your address and mailed you my copy. I was active with Engine 225 when this took place. Your welcome my friend and have a nice day.

 

[68jk09]

VIDEO FROM NEWS 12 CHOPPER...Thanks to JOR176.....  http://brooklyn.news12.com/multimedia/video-chopper-12-over-fire-in-mill-basin-1.10037713

 

[STAjo]

VIDEO FROM NEWS 12 CHOPPER...Thanks to JOR176.....  http://brooklyn.news12.com/multimedia/video-chopper-12-over-fire-in-mill-basin-1.10037713

Great Vid.,  Excellent Shots ! [Thanks Guys.] Wotta' Job ! Muy Fuego Everywhere !