1/5/26 Bronx 5th Alarm Box 2750

[bf231]

Curious. Looks like E-42 may have been out on something else when this Box came in. What would they normally be due to this box?

 

[Signal73]

Curious. Looks like E-42 may have been out on something else when this Box came in. What would they normally be due to this box?

I believe they would have been 3rd due

 

[captaindewey50267021@gm]

Typo E-25. I was the Captain of Engine 26 on W. 37 St. Midtown for 8 years. Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired

 

[STAjo]

Wow.This got out of hand quickly

18 Mins. between 2* & 3* Alarm. Fire was Cooking Inside while Forcing Entry, Checking 2* Fl Apt.s, & Stretching Lines.

 

[STAjo]

'FC per Car-8 Transmit a Full 5th Alarm @' 04:36

I'm Guessing That's supposed to be 5:36

 

[captaindewey50267021@gm]

These are great companies, great firefighters and great Chief's. I must state again that putting the FAST Truck to work for NONFAST fire duty is not a good idea. Chief's if you do not have units standing by ready to go to work and a FAST/Mayday! situation/s develops what do you do? I was often Acting Battalion Chief when I was captain of Engine 26 in Midtown Manhattan. A few legendary FDNY Chief's told me the same thing. "If you don't have anyone standing by you, ready to go to work you have already screwed up."" = "Call for help or transmit the next alarm BEFORE you need it." = "Never play catch up, the fire is going to catch you unprepared if you do." I know it not easy and great Chief's are always trying to do the best they can. I just making a point. Captain Bob Rainey FDNUY Engine 26 retired