Rescue 1

[Skyler Fire]

What is the plan for Rescue 1's "new house"?

Is FDNY going to acquire an existing structure and convert into a firehouse or is FDNY going to build a new house for Rescue 1?

There was a location that they would possible get but it needs a lot of work. It’s north of the firehouse about 10 blocks

 

[baileyjeff]

They are looking for a new house for Rescue 1? If I had to guess they might combine 2 companies to save money. Just a guess tho.

Engine 2??? And Rescue 1

 

[tom113]

They are looking for a new house for Rescue 1? If I had to guess they might combine 2 companies to save money. Just a guess tho.

Wasn't R1's qtrs. just built in the 80's? Why a new one?

 

[TRAC@1854]

Probably to add another undetermined support unit?

 

[EdMc]

Wasn't R1's qtrs. just built in the 80's? Why a new one?

It was rebuilt after the warehouse fire next door and part of the building collapsed into R1 building in da 80's

 

[Skyler Fire]

Wasn't R1's qtrs. just built in the 80's? Why a new one?

They need a bigger house. Plus talks of moving Rescue Batt to Manhattan with them. And the Collapse Rescue. Rescue 1 Carrie’s more equipment on there rescue then any of the others.

 

[raybrag]

They need a bigger house. Plus talks of moving Rescue Batt to Manhattan with them. And the Collapse Rescue. Rescue 1 Carrie’s more equipment on there rescue then any of the others.

Plus the plan to keep a dedicated spare housed with the primary rig.

 

[baileyjeff]

Is there stil talks of activating a new Engine into the new development on the West side

 

[Skyler Fire]

Is there stil talks of activating a new Engine into the new development on the West side

Wouldn’t work at that location they wanted the firehouse south of 34/21

 

[soda-acid]

When they built the new Rescue 1 quarters it should have had 2 or 3 bays. The usual lack of planning for the future.

 

[Lebby]

When they built the new Rescue 1 quarters it should have had 2 or 3 bays. The usual lack of planning for the future.

Easier said then done, especially in Manhattan real estate is extremely expensive.

 

[seniorofficer]

My local volunteer fire company last year took delivery of a $1+ million Seagrave heavy rescue with a Hackney body.

I think the City is partial to Saulsbury bodies, unless that's changed recently. Last I heard on warranties, City wants a 5 year warranty. Pierce said "Sure, it'll cost $$$ per year." The city balked at the price. You get what you pay for.

 

[raybrag]

I think the City is partial to Saulsbury bodies, unless that's changed recently. Last I heard on warranties, City wants a 5 year warranty. Pierce said "Sure, it'll cost $$$ per year." The city balked at the price. You get what you pay for.

Too bad Saulsbury doesn't exist any more . . . like Ahrens-Fox, American LaFrance, Mack Fire Apparatus, etc., etc., etc.

 

[Capttomo]

So here is a fun exercise: if acquiring the property was not an issue, where would the ideal location for a new R1 firehouse be? Keep in mind East-west travel, access to highways and bridges, and overall best primary area coverage - have fun. There are no right or wrong answers.

 

[scoobyd]

Again- it's a major failure by the City, Community Boards, elected officials etc to not have extracted a firehouse property as a concession from the Hudson Yard developers.

 

[btanner.indy]

What about the 79th St & 5th Av area? Is that too far north?

 

[baileyjeff]

Here’s one, Ladder 8s house. Could it be added onto? Move Ladder 8 and add onto Ladder 8 and put Rescue 1 into those quarters.

 

[tom113]

L8 to far downtown. They cut that house in half when Varick St. was widened.

 

[tom113]

Again- it's a major failure by the City, Community Boards, elected officials etc to not have extracted a firehouse property as a concession from the Hudson Yard developers.

You hit it on the nose with that observation!!!

 

[baileyjeff]

You hit it on the nose with that observation!!!

Is there room in Hudson Yards to add a firehouse?