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Sure ..it would be nice to have a “real fire house“ on the island , but not very practical ...the runs and work don't really justify it. I worked for 13 years in R-4 and maybe responded to 3 or 4 ,10-75‘s or greater on the island in my time. E-260 is only a few blocks to the bridge and L-116...

Sq -288 is second due on that box as a ENGINE! And it’s really a very close box for them to get first due , well ,that was before the city installed speed bumps on 69 st. it’s a down hill run for 288 ...but the speed bumps really slow them down now !

True that !!

Once all the new 2020 Rescue rigs are in service , all of the old rig are being keep FULLY equipped , ready to be deployed as a reserve rescue ,or as a spare for that rescue company .. example : a major incident where numerous rescue companies are operation and may be a very prolonged operation...

“Made in China “ .....wonderful !

Yes.

FDNY SOC company’s have them in addition to the gas powered saws , not as a replacement. The battery power saws don’t have the power or tourque of the gas powered saws .there intent is be used in confined spaces ,like in building collapse , subways ,or ant place where gas fumes can become a...

the fdny rig contract calls for a satellite repair shop within x miles from NYC. So as long as the warranty are still in effect they have to maintain that facility

Another major factor , NYPD ESU as well as the FDNY Rescue Companies have many, many different responsibilities , and scuba diving is just one of them. Also scuba rescue is a low occurrence, high risk operation . The NYPD divers that are stationed at Floyd Bennett field and are assigned to the...

TL 124, 5 mins away .....maybe if they where walking .

Negative , a new hotel is stil being built on the exp 4 side of their quarters ...the building in that pic is a new multi dwelling , and yes , it used to be a auto glass repair shop

No Decon until there anymore

R-4’s spare rig will be kept at E 251.

Both !!!

R-4 made three grabs... Excellent job !

More like the , engine heavy triangle.

If the plane had gone another 50 feet or so and ended up in Flushing Bay the PAPD  fire/rescue would have been in over their head and it would have been the FDNY running the scene .The PAPD is a total duplication of services , the FDNY and NYPD are more the capable of providing the same if not...