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I have listened for years to both FDNY and NYPD SOD/ESU frequencies and the bad blood between FDNY SOC and NYPD SOD is legendary. Still, I can't figure out why ESU is equipped and performs many of the same roles of FD such as auto extrication, collapse rescue, hazmat, etc. The cynic in me says they do these roles to stay at the manpower levels, funding levels and be relevant but there seems to be a lot of overlap. Which begs the question...who does what? Is it a matter of simply who gets on scene first? Are there any "rules" or "protocols" which spell that out?
Also, has the recent unfortunate PD LODDs and visible support FD has shown for PD helped bring SOC and SOD any closer?
Also, has the recent unfortunate PD LODDs and visible support FD has shown for PD helped bring SOC and SOD any closer?