FDNY: Frequently Asked Questions

[nfd2004]

Thanks Brad for providing that list. I'm sure that many members outside the area have no idea that some FDNY companies do NOT relocate. As well as some that only relocate during certain times.

In each case there are reasons that the leadership within the department feels it is more important to have them remain in their own quarters when possible.

This is an example of how EVERYTHING is so well thought out and organized. The FDNY leadership feels this is what is best for the FDNY and the millions of citizens they protect.

 

[capthale]

Very nice thx

 

[manlt]

SI, e159 doesn?t relocate (none of the satellites do). They also don?t have 4th due boxes.( all satellites)
151/76 don?t relocate and our must cover if either will be operating for greater than 30 minuets.

 

[JOR176]

Back in the 50's  249 & 113 did not relocate and were must fill.The reason for this was they were first due at Box 1096 which was the Box associated with Kings County Hospital that also had R2 on the Box and a Division Chief.

 

[guitarman314]

Back in the 50's  249 & 113 did not relocate and were must fill.The reason for this was they were first due at Box 1096 which was the Box associated with Kings County Hospital that also had R2 on the Box and a Division Chief.

  That could also be the reason why L113 got former L24's 1959 Mack/Maxim/Magirus 100ft. tiller in 1961.

 

[manhattan]

Gman,

Is there anything that you and a few other folks on here don't know about??

 

[memory master]

Gman,

Is there anything that you and a few other folks on here don't know about??

Among the many great things about this site is that everyone learns from someone else. The fellowship here is of the highest caliber.

 

[capthale]

I see DAC Daniel f Donoghue what is his position I see him listed under staff chiefs

 

[capthale]

Hey you have 4 h and 5a as the same person

 

[capthale]

He is EMS

 

[memory master]

He is EMS

Are you sure about him being EMS? If he is, I must be retired too long to know of him.

 

[capthale]

I got it from the 2018 medal day his image and name and has an end headgear

 

[capthale]

Cool, is there a car 4 b?

 

[Joeyengine]

Ladder 76 can go where ever the dispatcher sends them..the engine however needs a relocator whenever they are operating for an extended amout of time of go 10-99

 

[capthale]

What is 4 b  role

 

[Signal73]

Figured I'd post the Ice & Cold Water Rescue Units

Manhattan:
L-2,3,5,7,8,10,11,12
L-14,15,16,18,21,22,23
L-30,34,35,36,40,43
R-1
Sq-18

Bronx:
E-72
L-29,31,48,49
L-50,53,54,58,61
Sq-41,61
R-3

Queens:
E-266,314,328,329
L-115,117,121,130,134,137
L-142,144,164,155,158,173
Sq-270,288
R-4

Brooklyn
E-224,321
L-101,104,106,109,110
L-113,118,131,159,161
L-166,168,169,170
R-2
Sq-1,252

Staten Island
E-151,156,158,160
E-161,162,164,165
L-78,80,86
R-5
Sq-8

SOC
Marine 1,3,4,6,8,9
Tac-1,2
HM-1

These units are Ice & Cold Water Rescue Units but also Surf Trained as well

Manhattan
L-5

Bronx
L-61

Brooklyn
L-161,166,169

Queens
E-264,266,328,329
L-121,134,137,173

Staten Island
E-161,165

 

[Signal73]

Recently some one asked about reserved Rigs & Locations

This is what I have (Corrections Help)

Reserved Rig & Where it is

Manhattan:
E500 L18
E503 L20
E505 E54
E507 E53
L701 E91
L703 E93
L705 L20

Da Bronx
E508 E42
E509 E68
E510 The Rock
E511 E90
L706 L44

Queens
E522 E329
E523 E314
E524 E291
L702 ??
L707 E258

Brooklyn
E514 E242
E515 ??
E516 E206
E517 ??
E518 E238
E520 E253
L708 E211

Staten Island
E512 E158
E513 E168
L704 Seaview

Gov. Island & SOC Island
E519 Governors Island
E521 Soc Island
E525 Governors Island
L709 Governors Island
L710 The Rock
R6 Soc Island
R7 Soc Island
Sq800 Soc Island
HM-2 Soc Island
HMSU-2 Soc Island

 

[Signal73]

So I finally got the FDNY Operational Reference Book (Not Sure what took me so long to get one)

Figured I would share some info(might be useless info for some) here on the page.

Just in case someone down the road had a question they could come to this very helpful posted started by the one and only Catry

FDNY Acronyms
ARC= Air Recon Chief
BFU = Brush Fire Unit
COMP = Air Compressor
CPC = Chemical Protective Clothing Company
CTU/CT = Command Tactical Unit
CU = Communications Unit
DU = Dewatering Unit
DSA = Decon Shower Apparatus
F = Foam Unit
FC = Foam Coordinator Unit
FCB = Field Communications Battalion
FCU/FC = Field Communications Unit
H = Hose Wagon
HA = High Axle
HMB = HazMat Battalion
HMTU = HazMat Tech Unit
HRU = High-Rise Unit
HRN = High-Rise Nozzle Unit
I__= Thawing Unit
LCU = Lobby Control Unit
LSU = Logistics Support Unit
MCC = Mobile Command Center
MSU - Mask Service Unit
PIO = Public Information Officer
PK = Purple K Unit
PSC = Planning Section Battalion
PU = Photo Unit
R__ = Rapid Response Vehicle
RC = Rescue Collapse
RCC = Rail Cart Company
RAC = Recuperation & Care Unit
RBU = Rebreather Unit
RM = Rehab Manager
ROB/RB = Rescue Operations Battalion
RUL = Resource Unit Leader
SAM = Staging Area Manager
SAT = Satellite Unit
SB = Safety Battalion Chief
SC = Soc Compressor
SL = Soc Logistics
SO = Safety Officer
SSL = SOC Support Ladder Company
SW = Swift Water
TSU = Tactical Support Unit
TAC = Tactical Support Unit
VSU = Ventilation Support Unit

 

[grumpy grizzly]

With Spring coming how about BFU, Brush Fire Unit. 2019 apparatus has a listing on page 4 as well.

 

[rangermsg1]

Communications
Q: Who/what is Car [insert number]?  How do they respond?
A: The Car assignments are the designations for special personnel, either administrative or command, who are associated mainly with FD HQ.  For example, Car 36B is for the Department Chaplain.  There are certain responses, such as a third alarm or 10-60 transmission, that require the response of certain cars.  For example, multiple alarms requires the response of the on-duty staff chief (a chief at rank DAC or above).  There is a list of car assignments at: http://www.firebellclub.org/cars.html
Some Car assignments and who they are (as of November 2009):
Car 1 (Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro)
Car 1A (Executive Assistant to the Commissioner)
Car 2 (1st Deputy Commissioner Daniel Shacknai)
Car 3 (Chief of Department Edward Kilduff)
Car 4 (Chief of Fire Operations James Esposito)
Car 4A (AC James Manahan, Assistant Chief of Operations)
Car 4C (AC Ronald Spadafora, Chief of Logistics)
Car 4D (AC Joseph Pfeifer, Assistant Chief of Operations - Counterterrorism/Preparedness)
Car 4G (AC Edward Baggott, Assistant Chief of Operations - Administration)
Car 4H (DAC James Daly Jr, Deputy Assistant Chief of Operations - Planning & Strategy)
Car 5 (Chief of EMS Operations John Peruggia)
Car 6 (AC John Sudnik, Manhattan Borough Commander)
Car 7 (DAC James Leonard, Brooklyn Borough Commander)
Car 8 (DAC Michael Marrone, Staten Island Borough Commander)
Car 9 (DAC Robert Maynes, Queens Borough Commander)
Car 10 (DAC Kevin Butler, Bronx Borough Commander)
Car 11 (AC William Seelig, Chief of Special Operations Command)
Car 11A (BC Stephen J. Geraghty, Chief of Rescue Operations)
Car 11B (DC Nicholas Delre, Chief of HazMat Operations)
Car 11C (BC James Dalton, Chief of Marine Operations)
Car 12 (AC Stephen Raynis, Chief of Safety and Inspectional Services)
Car 13 (AC Thomas Jensen, Chief of Fire Prevention)
Car 13A (AC Richard Tobin, Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention)
Car 13B (DAC Joseph Woznica, DAC of Fire Prevention)
Car 14 (Chief Fire Marshal Robert Byrnes)
Car 15 (AC Thomas Galvin, Chief of Training)
Car 15A (DAC James Mooney, Chief of Fire Academy)
Car 16 (AC Robert Boyce Jr., Chief of Communications)
Car 17 (BC Michael Gala Jr., Chief of  Personnel)

Does anyone happen to have a link/list to the car designations/assignments?  Would be very helpful to reference when hearing the cars respond over the scanner on their role.  So, just looking for their designations mainly, names are nice but not required.  Seems like the firebellclub link is no longer accessible.