Governors Island Fire Protection

[RCL]

Wasn’t ALF using freightliner parts?

Honestly don't know. Its possible. The last ALF I dealt with was our depts 1970s vintage snorkel. And that was in 2004 when hurricane Charley and company came thru. I set it up for the last time to put out a tree debris pile at our motorpool because the smoke was blowing at an assisted living facility. It was sold at auction not long after that. Miss that truck.

When we were specing the new trucks in that time frame, ALF didn't meet at least 1 of the requirements so i never really paid attention other then nostalgia purposes.

I know Polk County, has nothing but problems with their Ferraras. They bought 15 or 20 over 3 or 4 years and every single 1 had suspension problems, some had electronic issues, and the 2 65' aerials, every time they set them up, they'd crack a jack leg. After about 2 years and an additional 3 inches pf welds added to the legs, they ended up going back to La, on semis, to have the stabilization system rebuilt. Supposedly, 1 group of engines had the wrong frames put under them.

 

[baileyjeff]

How many calls does Governors Island get per year?

 

[grumpy grizzly]

Wasn’t ALF using freightliner parts?

Not my picture, from CFDshopnumbers list. D-573 was a 2000 Freightliner/ALF/3D 1500/500.

 

[Skyler Fire]

How many calls does Governors Island get per year?

Waiting on that number Saturday 525 did 3 runs

 

[NYBravest82]

If a job breaks out that requires more apparatus than are available, would they ferry them over? could the ferry even carry that kind of weight?

 

[Skyler Fire]

If a job breaks out that requires more apparatus than are available, would they ferry them over? could the ferry even carry that kind of weight?

There is 2 ferries one is passengers only and 1 is cargo and passengers. They can load 2 engines 2 ladders max at a time. The cargo ferry only runs from 0700 to 1800. The ferry docks at Gov Island and the operator sleeps on the island and is suppose to be ready.

 

[NYBravest82]

There is 2 ferries one is passengers only and 1 is cargo and passengers. They can load 2 engines 2 ladders max at a time. The cargo ferry only runs from 0700 to 1800. The ferry docks at Gov Island and the operator sleeps on the island and is suppose to be ready.

im actually happily surprised those ferries can hold the weight when some roads cant.

 

[FDNYSTATENISLAND]

Waiting on that number Saturday 525 did 3 runs

Any idea what the runs were?

 

[Skyler Fire]

Any idea what the runs were?

2 EMS, 1 investigation

 

[FFM1938]

The ferry docks at Gov Island and the operator sleeps on the island and is suppose to be ready.

Now there's a job. Where do I apply? I can have my old USCG license dusted off and ready to roll in no time!

 

[Skyler Fire]

Now there's a job. Where do I apply? I can have my old USCG license dusted off and ready to roll in no time!

A lot of the jobs on gov island are pretty good pay but mostly summer jobs

 

[baileyjeff]

A lot of the jobs on gov island are pretty good pay but mostly summer jobs

Would it be wise to have a full time firehouse on the island?

 

[Skyler Fire]

Would it be wise to have a full time firehouse on the island?

Possible Day tours yes

 

[baileyjeff]

I will ask a dumb question cause I honestly don’t know the answer. What is the island used for? Other than events?

 

[airbusboeing]

tourist visits, i think its a national or state park

 

[baileyjeff]

Does NYPD patrol it?

 

[JA290]

Believe there’s also a school or 2 on the island.

 

[CFDMarshal]

There used to be a firehouse on the island that was staffed 24/7 wasn't there? Didn't they just tear the old place down about 7-8 years ago?

 

[Skyler Fire]

There used to be a firehouse on the island that was staffed 24/7 wasn't there? Didn't they just tear the old place down about 7-8 years ago?

Yup to build hills….

 

[Red dragon]

For years it was protected by federal firefighters till it was turned over to the city. Know a bunch of the federal guys that worked it. What A gig!!!!