In the 80s that stretch of pleasant plains had a bunch of fires. I think all 3 houses where the shopping center is now went up within a year of each other, all fully involved, and the house where the rent a car is now had a good job.
Most jobs on staten island get the TAC and also the satellite with the all hands so you can technically have 6 engines on the first alarm without going to a 2nd with the TAC firefighter running around also
Usually once an extra engine and truck are called the dispatcher will transmit the all hands
sometimes also once the report is given of a second line being stretched a dispatcher will drop the hint "wanna go with the all hands?"
these days the all hands only gives you the satellite on top of...
Not sure if Lavallette has the manpower to get out. Ocean Beach usually has enough staffing year round. Alot of guys from good North Jersey depts volunteer there.
Last week fire 84 was OOS for education day or medicals(2nd due)
Today first due engine was oos for medicals
I think it's time to revamp putting companies OOS for the entire 9x when most get through medicals in 2 hours.
Between that and the accident you now have 168 coming from rossville...
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