Governors Island Fire Protection

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