Interesting look at 1968 Runs and Workers

[Capttomo]

Interesting: The top two engines ran out of the same house and together ran 17,497 runs combined in 1968
Rescue 3 was by far the busiest Rescue in the city in 1968
The Top two Ladder companies in BOTH runs and workers were 31 and 120 in 1968
Ladders 31 and 120 took in more runs than any engine company in the city except for E82 and E85 in 1968

 

[Lebby]

While R*3 indeed ran the most in 1968, R*2 did substantially more work.

 

[1261Truckie]

While R*3 indeed ran the most in 1968, R*2 did substantially more work.

Brooklyn………Da borough of FIRE !!!!

 

[Darrell]

L48 and 103 not far behind 120 in Runs.

 

[JohnnyGage]

Another interesting point, E 85 was created to reduce E 82's responses, except they responded to their own boxes from the Intervale firehouse. E 85 went in one direction from Intervale, E 82 to the other.

 

[kidfrmqns]

All that work around 82, 85 and 45 and 27-2 wouldn't become 58 for 6 more years

 

[68jk09]

1968.... a Great year to be Appointed to 108 !

 

[tperez102]

Engine 85 disbanded in 1986. Now EMS Station 26.

 

[3511]

All that work around 82, 85 and 45 and 27-2 wouldn't become 58 for 6 more years

And 27-2 went into 27s old quarters on 176th Street as Ladder 58 awaiting their own quarters to be completed adjacent to engine 45.

 

[Lt. Q]

1968.... a Great year to be Appointed to 108 !

Yes it was Jack, good for you it’s like hitting the lottery. 250 probies, and you get 108. You’re the man. Merry Christmas my friend!