Its interesting that some computer programs years back indicated a need for another engine in that area after Eng 74 moved to Eng 56's former qtrs. At one time there was a Squad also in the firehouse on 83 St. So that community really lost two engine companies. In more recent years there has been an increase of high-rise buildings along the banks of the Hudson Rv. If you look at the East side, fire houses are 10 blocks apart & local traffic demands that.
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The east side is a lot busier and has more avenues….. there is no need for another engine on the west side…. There are other areas in the city it could be used.
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It’s nearly the exact same distance between engine 22 & 53 on the east side. 85 to 101 vs 83 to 100
(but yes there is E44 between 22&39)
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Distance between engines is not as important as demands and activity.
The distance between E264 and E328 is zero.
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Which the call volume is not on the west side. And that’s the reason there is no double houses anywhere because it’s the same response time.
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This is true, however mine was simply a response to a comment about distance. Regardless, East Side Fire activity is higher & area is significantly larger.
All of this is beside the point, however, because getting the city/dept to re-open a company is hard enough; there are other places that desperately need more coverage.