Can someone tell me the mission of this truck. It looks like a rescue but it seems to assigned to jobs that Rescue 1,2,3,4, or 5 are already assigned.
http://www.fdnytrucks.com/images/specialunits/specialunits.jpg
I'm sure this is common knowledge to many but I'm at a disadvantage because of my location. Can anyone tell me how many trucks have tillers and what companies have them?
Can anybody offer any insight on how soon Bronx companies go into Harlem or Harlem companies into the Bronx. Seems that some locations the 1st alarm could be a mix of companies from Both Manhattan and the Bronx. But I'm not sure if it really works that way.
Can anyone explain how the "irons" position works in the FDNY? Here in Boston our "Open Up Man" carries a Halligan and Maul (2 lbs sledge with 10 in. handle). The "Open Up Man" also carries the Rabbit tool if needed depending on the building type. Seems the Irons set up works great for the FDNY...