12/18/25 Bronx 5th Alarm Box 2326

[seniorofficer]

I believe we lost that whole row of stores at around 3:00 am on the night of the 2nd Blackout.

 

[seniorofficer]

Keep in mind, we were not there. Also keep in mind that the companies were operating for some time before the start of the videos that were provided on this site. It is quite common to begin an interior attack only to discover one or more of dozens or more conditions which dictate the switch to a defensive strategy. That takes a little time to set up. Pair up engines to tower ladders, stretch 3.5”, position Tower Ladders and make sure all members are off the roof and withdrawn from the interior. To me it looked well choreographed. Towards the latter part of the video it is impressive to see the well developed fire streams and amount of GPM being applied. (4 TL, 3 multiversals, and multiple hand lines ). I hope in the near future that the job places a non oscillating Blitz Fire nozzle on each engine similar to the planned addition of cockloft nozzles to all engines. The Blitzfire is a nice appliance that fits between the 2-1/2” line and the multiversal. And just as easy to maneuver and move as a 2-1/2” (nozzle closed while moving) with flows of 350-500 GPM. Once again some excellent videos provided by several of the regular videographers. Thank you gentlemen for bringing the fireground into our living rooms. Stay safe. Happy Holidays

You mentioned the new cockloft nozzles. In your opinion, do you think they are more easially maneuverable and efficient that the old lightweight aluminum Rockwood cellar pipes that were sold for aluminum scrap?

 

[HFN01]

The FDNY has had 2 1/2" for the last hundred years, mainly for fires that are "Incompatible with the use of 1 3/4"." Such as: An advanced fire upon arrival, fire in large uncompartmented area, exterior exposure protection, when operating off a Standpipe, and also whenever the I.C. directs the use of 2 1/2". FDNY is experimenting with 2" hose for use in some of the above situations, especially standpipe operations.
Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired.

My understanding is the 2" hose is not an experiment but rather now standard issue as the lead length in the residential high rise hose pack configuration, per the engine operations manual.

 

[NikFDNY]

My understanding is the 2" hose is not an experiment but rather now standard issue as the lead length in the residential high rise hose pack configuration, per the engine operations manual.

If I'm not mistaken is that the green hose packs?

 

[HFN01]

If I'm not mistaken is that the green hose packs?

Correct

 

[FDNY Response Videos]

Correct Signal The Old Prospect Theater. Built in 1912. Cant see it from the Facade but its a 2 level 1800 seat venue. 2 huge water towers on the roof also. So Your right good thing it was stopped.

Here’s a 1940’s era picture of the theater in its prime. The 2nd one is AI enhanced according to the website I found it on.

Before this job, the “Webster Cut-Rate Drugs Prescriptions” facade had survived behind the fruit stand awning all these years.

 

[rdm258]

How many times must it be explained that the super pumper is essentially a HAZMAT/foam resource and not a necessarily a "big fire" resource in the same way the previous version was? Fine to say it was a waste of money or whatever but do not act surprised that it hasn't been assigned to every 5th alarm. The department set out clear protocols on when it will be called (largely for foam jobs) and furthermore when you look at the specs, it is a simple 5000GPM industrial foam engine - in the day of 2000gpm front-line engines and 50,000gpm fire boats it will not ever be primarily used as a "big water" resource. This has been explained numerous times on this site.

I remember when they used to send a Maxi water unit on big fires, at least get it there, it can sit idling, has to be healthy for the truck to get out and about... at the end of the year it comes down to how many responses a unit did, politicians dont care if was actually used or not... doesnt make sense to not at least assign it on a 5th alarm...
What was the maxi water unit anyway???
Thanks brothers....

 

[rdm258]

EMS Information - MCI 24 - Box 2326 - CAD ​

2230 CW1 - Attention all Citywide Resources, Report of Fire (MCI 21) has been transmitted in the Borough of the Bronx, 954 Prospect Ave, CAD 5970, Fire Box 2376

2232 LS2 - Show me 63.

2232 14B - Show me 63

2232 5V - Send me that Bronx ?

2233 XR3 - Show us responding to Box 2376, 855 Prospect Avenue, CAD 5978

2233 C26 - (Assuming Medical Branch) Staging might be prospect and 162, either direction on 163 to Prospect, it looks like they moved the address.

2240 CW1/C26 - Fire says it going to be a 2 Alarm now.

2240 C26 - 10-4, Send me the complement

2241 HT1 - 63

2241 MR7 - Do you wanna put me on that?

2245 C26 - Confirmed fire in the Basement, Fire Operations Ongoing, Staging to remain the same, Potential is High to Public Safety, Low to Civilians, Holding with the present assignment, total patient count is (0).

2245 CW1/C26 - They upgraded to a 3rd Alarm, do you want the 3rd Alarm Complement?

2246 C26 - Keep the 2nd Alarm now, let me see what units I have here for now.

2254 C26 - Update staging to be Westchester and Prospect

2255 C26 - Fire Operations Ongoing, Patient Count Remains at 0, Potential remains High.

2259 CW1/C26 - Fire upgraded to a 4th Alarm, do you still want the Second Alarm complement?

2259 C26 - Start me out 1 more ALS, otherwise we are good with the current assignment.

2302 5V - Show me 84

2313 5V - I will assume Medical Branch, Patient Count remains at 0, Potential remains High, holding with the 2nd Alarm Complement.

2314 5C - 63 to the 4th Alarm.

2322 X10 - Do you want us as the Secondary Rescue for the 5th Alarm?

2324 CW1/5V - Upgraded to a 5th Alarm, Do you want to keep the 2nd Alarm?

2324 5V - We are going to hold with the current.

2329 5V - Operations ongoing, Potential is High, Patient Count remains at 0, Holding with the Current.

2341 5D - Show me 63 to the Bronx 5th Alarm

2347 5C - 10-84

0005 5V - Operations still ongoing, Potential remains high, total patient count is 1 Green Tag Civilian, Car 5C will assume Medical Branch, 5V will assume DMB.

Medical Branch	5C	ALS (3)
Deputy Medical Branch	5V	BLS (5)	03D 20B 18C 14B 17F 20D
?	C26
Treatment & Triage	C16
Staging	C14
Tracking	C03
Unassigned Supervisors	5C 5D
Rescue Group	HT1 XR3	Special Units	LS2 MRTU7 MERV7?

Car 5C - Deputy Assistant Chief of EMS Citywide Zone Central
Car 5D - Deputy Assistant Chief of EMS Operations
Car 5V - Deputy Chief of EMS Communications

Thank you for the EMS rundowns, its awesome to see..
When does a Physician get assigned or do they just pick and choose what calls to go on, thanks

 

[CVILLE7111]

The Maxi-Water Unit (with E207) was the immediate successor to the Superpumper and Supertender. It subsequently became Satellite 6, remaining at E207.

 

[NikFDNY]

Thank you for the EMS rundowns, its awesome to see..
When does a Physician get assigned or do they just pick and choose what calls to go on, thanks

Physicians typically get assigned on 4th Alarms, MCIs in a Medical Facility, Correctional Facility, Explosion, MCI in Transit (ie via rail), Structural Collapse, Construction, Aircraft Incident, 10-60 and 10-66

They are on "standby" (ie in the vehicle, ready to respond) for Ground Transportation Accidents (aka an MVA) and Active Shooters.

They can also be special called by the Medical Branch Director, or respond on their discretion.