4/21/26 Bronx 5th Alarm Box 3326

Its good to read the run down of this incident posted by Signal73 and others. Then to watch the excellent videos filmed by Skyler and THEMAJESTIRIU of the fire., much appreciated to all contributors.
 
In FDNY the original reason for Rescue Companies was to rescue firefighters. When I was a Lieutenant, I had the honor of covering tours in FDNY Rescue 1. My friend Lt. Jim Curran Rescue 1, told me that no matter what you were assigned to do working in a FDNY Rescue, always remember your primary duty is to rescue firefighters. I spent 30 years in the FDNY and worked in some of the busiest fire units in the FDNY. S.O.C. units often have multiple duties at fires so that can delay them on the fire scene in getting to a trapped member. In Volley land and in the FDNY the need for a dedicated FAST/RIT team available to assist members truly exists. If you research the FAST/Maydays! on actual firegrounds most of the time the FAST/RIT unit/team, rescue the trapped firefighter/s only about 11% of the time. Also, often Nationally the Maydays! happen before a Chief is on the scene. If you are the firefighter trapped, you most surly want to know that a unit has been set aside to come and save you. I fact 2 or more units should be dedicated to FAST/RIT/Mayday! Including a R.I.C.E. = Rapid Intervention Company Engine, as additional hose lines must often be used to protect the firefighter/s removal/s operations. I have taught FAST/RIT operation for years and FAST/RIT teams indeed saves lives.
Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired
 
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