First Motorized FDNY Unit

[firebuffkevin]

"Chief of Department John Kenlon (light hat in front) with the FDNY's first gas-powered and -propelled pumper, which was assigned to Engine 39 (it was unsuccessful and gone by 1914). Chief Kenlon was the FDNY's longest serving COD (1911-1931). Photo was most likely taken in 1911, when the pumper was first put into service, in front of the quarters of Engine 39/Ladder 16 on East 67th Street in Manhattan. The quarters were once shared with FDNY Headquarters."


http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/ggbain.10147/

 

[memory master]

In addition to 39/16 quarters & FD Headquarters, the E67th Street building also housed the Probationary Fireman School.