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Medic, medical branch resources would be the EMS response. Condition Officer, BLS and/or ALS units based on what is going on and level of alarms

JK, that went out the window probably in the 80's or 90's. Books still have badge desk issuing 1620 key. When I got promoted to lieutenant in '02, asked for a 1620 key. After the civilian at the desk asked around, they opened a drawer and said here. The one I was using was in better shape!

I was assigned to a tl as a firefighter. Senior chauffeurs taught us when responding as extra truck, look where everyone else responded from. Would loop around and try to come down block from other direction. Sometimes even back in to get bucket in play

If the TL is being special called as a TL, the unit will stay together. TL members usually assist with getting the supply lines stretched and into rig. It is company decision on who the two members are up in the bucket. Some it's the outside team, others in is a different combination. One...

Not training. Fort doesn't have an actual helipad. If Coast Guard landing a helicopter, it's in a field. CG gives FDNY a heads up and we send companies. Usually a high ranking officer.

Rebreather is not supposed to be used in immediate fire area. In addition, there is issues with how hot the area is, being you are rebreathing the air. The unit uses ice, but that only goes so far. As per the chief, it’s to provide supervision. The soc battalions are trained, but so are some...

Geo hit nail on the head, it’s not structural firefighting. FDNY has done ship fire training. When I did it, was a new lieutenant. Lesson was forget what we were used to. Air management (time) and unit cohesion was stressed. Needed to be cognizant of being able to get to a safe area still on...

There was some sort of pilot program in the late 80’s or early 90’s in the FDNY. I believe it monitored heart rate. Didn’t last too long. Heart rates were through the roof especially for chauffeurs if it was a phone alarm for fire. I think it is something nobody wants to see

Welcome to Boro Park! Can always use a little crowd control

Had 2nd there around 2010. Workers use elevator to get to top floor. Found attic stairs in hallway of second floor to get up there!

OEM has a mix of details from various agencies including FDNY (as well as own employees). Who responds to an incident is who working and assigned response duties most of the times. They are there as a resource more than command or tactical reasons. They have good contact lists of various...

All hands is using 3 & 2. Bob has seen many variations of both the 10-75 and 7-5. A 10-75 does get the 4th engine. The “all hands chief” and division now go on 10-75. Years ago, both went on all hands doubtful

Looking at google street view, the garage is below grade under the house, so it’s a cellar fire. Also having worked and responded to that neighborhood, some of the detached garages are 40’ x 40’ or bigger.

ABC news reported 2 died, 2 critical, all between 5-14. God bless the families of those killed and the brothers that operated. Never a good thing, but tougher two days before Christmas.

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A rescue is assigned on the box if they are closer than 1st or 2nd due truck. They are supposed to take that position. R5 and 77 get in almost simultaneously at park hill

Car 4 is the Chief of Operations. Any 4 car with a letter is in the Chief of Ops Staff

There were (are) box assignments in the Communication Manual for Manhattan Companies to relocate to SI via NJ, giving which bridge, to SI to use. VZ was only built in the 60's. Companies relocated there before the bridge.

Two NYPD officers assigned to Staten Island were arrested in the last month for toll violations and scams. https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2022/07/nypd-officer-27-arrested-on-staten-island-allegedly-used-fake-plates.html

Agencies don't pay a toll right now. It has been proposed in the past that all agencies pay the MTA for the tolls, but the City has fought it.