FDNY

NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

MANHATTAN

Manhattan located 125th street & 5th Ave. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Ladder's 28 & 14 set up to the roof. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The fire was located on the roof of this building. Photo by BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

FDNY & NYPD responded to a Car in water located at 120th street & 28th Ave. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY operated at the shoreline of this auto in the water. Photo BILL BENNETT

NYPD diver searches the car for victims. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The diver inspects the inside of the auto. Photo by BILL BENNETT

All clear... Photo by BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

3rd Alarm Box 2093 Photo by BILL BENNETT

Queens, N. Y. 04/14/10 @ 16:30 hrs.

Ozone Park Section

Box 2093

address: 108 – 10 86^th St.

between: 108^th Ave. & 109^th Ave.

2093 @ 16:24

Engs. 285, 293, 225

T. Lad. 142, T. Lad. 107

Batt. 39

10 – 75 – 2093 @ 16:28

Ladder 173 is designated as the “FAST” Truck

Eng. 236

Rescue Co. #4

Squad Co. #270

Batt. 51

Division 13

2^nd Alarm:

2 – 2 – 2093 @ 16:29

Engs. 331, 294, 308, 332

Lad. 143, Lad. 175

Eng. 207 w/ Satellite 6 assigned

Batt. 50 “Safety Officer”

Batt. 44 “Resource Unit Leader”

Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion

Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #2

Car 10: Deputy Assist. Chief Kevin Butler

Fire Building:

2 Story Frame 20 x 40 Peaked Roof P/D

Surrounding Properties:

Exp. #1: Is a Street

Exp. #2: Is a Driveway

Exp. #3: Is a Rear Yard

Exp. #4: Is a Similar Type detach

@ 16:31

Batt. 39: Box 2093, We have ( 2 ) 2 Story Frame Peaked Roofs fully involved.

1 – line stretched and in operation. 2^nd line being stretched.

Queens advice’s: C.I.D.’s shows window bars.

Ladder 126 assigned for the window bars.

@ 16:34

Batt. 39: Box 2093, address 108-08, Primary Searches 1^st floor are negative at this time.

3^rd Alarm:

3 – 3 – 2093 @ 16:37

Engs. 303, 286, 302, 290

Lad. 103, T. Lad. 155

Batt. 54

Batt. 58 “Staging Manager”

Batt. 43 “Air Re – Con Chief”

Mask Service Unit #1

Staging Area: Sutter Ave & 86^th St.

@ 16:43

Batt. 39: Box 2093, Main body of fire in both Bldgs. has been knocked down.

Still Doubtful at this time.

@ 16:45

Division 13: Box 2093, We had slight extension to Exp. 2a at 108-06 86^th St.

Special Call ( 2 ) additional Engine Co’s.

Eng. 319 & 305 are s/c

@ 16:49

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3^rd Alarm, Box 2093, Division 13, Deputy Chief Dominico

reports: 6 – lines stretched, 5 – lines in operation. Primary Searches are in progress.

Making good progress on the fire. Fire remains Doubtful.

@ 16:57

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3^rd Alarm, Box 2093, Division 13, Deputy Chief Dominico

reports: Primary Searches in the original Fire Bldg. and top floor of Exp. #2a are negative.

Fire remains Doubtful.

@ 17:01

Fieldcom 1: Special Call an additional Truck. TowerLadder 135 s/c

@ 17:05

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3^rd Alarm, Box 2093, Division 13, Deputy Chief Dominico

reports: Primary Searches in Exp. #2 are complete and negative. We had extension to rear

garages, fire has been knocked down. Secondary Searches are in progress. We have extensive

overhauling. Fire is Probably Will Hold.

@ 17:09

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3^rd Alarm, Box 2093, Car 10, Deputy Assist. Chief Butler

reports: Secondary Searches in the original Fire Bldg. are complete and negative.

@ 17:20

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3^rd Alarm, Box 2093, Car 10, Deputy Assist. Chief Butler

reports: Fire is UnderControl.

( Job Duration: 56 mins. )

3rd Alarm Box 2093 Photo by BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

Photo by BILL BENNETT

Queens, N. Y. 01/11/10 @ 12:00 hrs.

Kew Gardens Section

Box 9689

address: 84 – 70 129^th St.

between: Metropolitan Ave. & Kew Gardens Rd

9689 @ 11:49

Sqd. Co. #270, Engs. 298, 315, 294* ( Sqd. 270 is 1^st due Eng. Co. )

Lad. 151, T. Lad. 127, Lad. 143*

Batt. 51 s/c

Rescue Co. #4*

Squad Co. #288*

* 4 Engs. / 3 Tks. / Rescue & Sqd. Box loaded up on numerous phone calls,

and reports of numerous people trapped.

“ENG. 298 TO QUEENS, URGENT! 10-75 THE BOX! FIRE OUT THE WINDOWS”

10 – 75 – 9689 @ 11:52

Ladder 126 is designated as the “FAST” Truck

Batt. 39

Division 13

Fire Building:

6 Story Brick 200 x 100 O.M.D.

Surrounding Properties:

Exp. #1: Is a Street

Exp. #2: Is a 2 Story Pri Dwelling detached

Exp. #3: Is a Street

Exp. #4: Is a 1 Story Pri Dwelling detached

All – Hands:

7 – 5 – 9689 @ 11:53

Batt. 51 to Queens, All – Hands on arrival, heavy fire 2^nd floor of a 6 Story Brick

occupied multiple dwelling.

“Batt. 51 to Queens, 2^nd Alarm! Heavy fire on the 2^nd & 3^rd floors.”

2^nd Alarm:

2 – 2 – 9689 @ 11:54

Engs. 305, 308, 285, 293

T. Lad. 142

Engine 324 w / Satellite 4

Batt. 46 “Safety Officer”

Batt. 50 “Resource Unit Leader”

Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion

Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #2

Command Tactical Unit

Car 9: Assist. Chief John Sutnick ( Queens Boro Commander )

@ 11:57

Division 13: Box 9689, Special Call ( 2 ) additional Trucks above the 2^nd Alarm.

TowerLadder 138 & TowerLadder 152 are s/c

@ 12:00

Division 13: Box 9689, We have 2 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation.

Fire knocked down on the 2^nd floor. Heavy fire on the 3^rd floor. Fire’s Doubtful.

@ 12:03

“ Division 13 to Queens, Transmit a 3^rd Alarm”

3^rd Alarm:

3 – 3 – 9689 @ 12:03

Engs. 275, 299, 302, 301

Batt. 54

Batt. 52 “Staging Manager”

Batt. 43 “Air Re – Con Chief”

Mask Service Unit #1

Staging Area: Metropolitan Ave. & Hillside Ave

@ 12:06

Division 13: Box 9689, We have the fire knocked down on the 2^nd floor.

Heavy fire on the 3^rd floor. Possible extension to the 4^th floor. We have

4 – lines stretched and in operation. Fire’s Doubtful.

@ 12:15

“ Division 13 to Queens, Transmit a 4^th Alarm. Now have heavy fire out the 4^th floor with

possible extensions to the 5^th floor. “

4^th Alarm:

4 – 4 – 9689 @ 12:15

Engs. 319, 236, 289, 225

T. Lad. 135, Lad. 129

Batt. 33 “Planning Chief”

Eng. 262 w / I. P. V. ( Incident Planning Vehicle )

Car 4: Chief Robert Sweeney, “Chief of Operations”

@ 12:18

Division 13: Box 9689, Primary Search on the fire floor, the 2^nd floor, and floor above are negative.

Primary Searches are in progress on the 4^th; 5^th; & 6^th floors. Main body of fire has been darken

down on the 4^th floor. Making Progress. Still Doubtful.

@ 12:26

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 9689, Division 13, Deputy Chief Dominico

reports: Primary Searches in the “B” Wing, 2^nd; 3^rd; 4^th; 5^th; & 6^th floors are negative. Doubtful.

@ 12:56

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 9689, Car 9, Assist. Chief Sutnick, Queens Boro

Commander reports: Secondary Searches on the 2^nd; 3^rd; 4^th; 5^th; & 6^th floors are complete and

negative. ( 1 ) 10-45 Code 4. He place’s the Fire @ Probably Will Hold.

@ 13:07

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 9689, Car 4, Chief Robert Sweeney, Chief of Operations

reports: All Secondary Searches thru out are complete and negative. Fire UnderControl.

( Job Duration: 1 hr. / 17 mins. )

Photo by BILL BENNETT

BRONX

978 Southern Blvd. x East 163^rd St. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Bronx, N. Y. 10/28/09 @ 22:30 hrs.

East Morrisania Section

Box 2372

address: 978 Southern Blvd. x East 163^rd St.

2372 @ 22:34

Engs. 82, 73, 96

T. Lad. 31, Lad. 42

Batt. 3

10 – 75 – 2372 @ 22:38

TowerLadder 54 is designated as the “FAST” Truck

Engs. 50, 94

Rescue Co. #3

Squad Co. #41

Batt. 26

Division 6

Fire Building:

1 Story Brick 180 x 160 Taxpayer ( 6 Stores )

Surrounding Properties:

Exp. #1: Is a Street

Exp. #2: Is a Similar Type attach

Exp. #3: Is unknown

Exp. #4: Is a 5 Story Brick O / M / D

All – Hands:

7 – 5 – 2372 @ 21:41

Batt. 3 reports: Box 2372, At this time, we cannot locate the fire. We have heavy

smoke in 3 stores. Truck Co’s are “Opening Up” Using All – Hands.

@ 22:44

Batt. 3: Box 2372, The Fire Bldg. has no sprinklers or stand-pipe connection.

Truck’s are “Opening Up” all the store fronts. Fire is Doubtful.

“Division 6 to Da Bronx, Transmit a 2^nd Alarm, Special Call ( 2 ) additional Battalion Chief”

2^nd Alarm:

2 – 2 – 2372 @ 21:47

Engs. 71, 92, 83, 45

Lads. 19, 29

Eng. 72 w / Satellite 2

Batt. 17 “Safety Officer”

Batt. 14 “Resource Unit Leader”

Batt. 19 & Batt. 20 s/c additional Chief’s

Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion

Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #1

Car 15: Assist. Chief Thomas Galvin

@ 22:05

“Division 6 to Da Bronx, Give us a 3^rd Alarm. Special call an additional TowerLadder.

We have 3 – lines stretched and in operation. ( 1 ) TowerLadder set up at this time.

We are still “interior operations”

3^rd Alarm:

3 – 3 – 2372 @ 22:05

Engs. 46, 60, 88, 64

Ladder 48

TowerLadder 58

TowerLadder 44 s/c

Batt. 49

Batt. 20 “Staging Manager”

No Air Re-Con Chief due to weather

Mask Service Unit #1

Staging Area: Simpson St & East 163^rd St.

@ 22:13

Division 6: Box 2372, We have 2 – TowerLadders in operation. TowerLadder 54 has been put

to work. Ladder 19 is now the “FAST” Truck We are now in an exterior operations.

Primary Searches will be delayed. Fire is Doubtful Will Hold.

@ 22:27

Fieldcom 1: By orders of Car 15, Assist. Chief Thomas Galvin, Transmit a 4^th Alarm.

We have ( 3 ) TowerLadders in operation. Heavy fire in all 3 stores. Exterior operations.

4^th Alarm:

4 – 4 – 2372 @ 22:27

Engs. 42, 64, 35, 259 act. 50

T. Lad. 17, Lad. 47

Batt. 45 “Planning Chief”

Eng. 233 act. 262 w/ The “Incident Mang. Vehicle”

Car 4: Chief Robert Sweeney “Chief of Operations”

@ 22:37

Bronx in “Fall Back Step 3” Limited response to all Alarm

@ 22:49

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 2372, Car 15, Assist. Chief Thomas Galvin reports:

Heavy Fire thru out a 1 Story taxpayer 180 x 160 of 5 Stores. ( 4 ) TowerLadders in operation.

Continuing with exterior operations. Exp. #4 has been evacuated. No extensions. Still Doubtful.

@ 23:04

Fieldcom 1: Special Call ( 1 ) additional Truck Co. Ladder 38 s/c

@ 23:19

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 2372, Car 15, Assist. Chief Thomas Galvin reports:

Fire thru out a 1 Story Taxpayer of 5 Stores. Fire is darkening down. Continuing with exterior

operations. ( 4 ) TowerLadders in operation. Numerous hand-lines in operations in front and from

the roofs of the exposures. Chief Galvin place’s this Fire at Probably Will Hold.

@ 23:36

Fieldcom 1: Box 2372, Special Call ( 2 ) TowerLadders for “relief” purposes.

TowerLadder 41 & TowerLadder 14 are s/c

@ 22:54

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 2372, Car 15, Assist. Chief Thomas Galvin reports:

Continuing to operated with the ( 4 ) TowerLadders. Process of relieving those Co’s.

He place’s this Fire UnderControl.

( Job Duration: 2 hrs. / 20 mins. )

978 Southern Blvd. x East 163^rd St. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

FDNY Brooklyn Ladder-107 and Engine-236 collided at the intersection of Ashley & Hegeman. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY Ladder-107 flipped on its side trapping the Officer and driver. Photo by BILL BENNETT

After 1 1/2 hours the driver (Robert Puppa) was freed from the rig. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The crowd cheered as the driver was removed from the wreckage. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY firefighters operated on top of the rig. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY Ladder-107's bucket can be seen here on top of a parked car. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Here a picture of the setup to the rear of Ladder-107. Photo by BILL BENNETT

In this picture you can see the big towing rig used Photo by BILL BENNETT

The operation is over. Our wishes go to the members injured and hope for a speedy recovery. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BRONX

FDNY Ladder-19 sets up in the front. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Bronx, N. Y. 09/17/09 @ 23:30 hrs.

Melrose Section

Box 2538

address: 371 East 166^th St @ Clay Ave.

2538 @ 23:21

Engs. 92, 71, 60

Lad. 19, T. Lad. 44

Batt. 17

10 – 75 – 2538 @ 23:24

Ladder 55 is designated as the “FAST” Truck

Eng. 94

Rescue Co. # 3 from A/H’s Box 3637

Squad Co. #41

Batt. 26

Division 6

Fire Building:

1 Story Brick 150 x 50 Taxpayer

Surrounding Properties:

Exp. #1: Is a Street

Exp. #2: Is a 7 Story Brick O/M/D attach

Exp. #3: Is a 6 Story Brick O/M/D attach

Exp. #4: Is a Street

All – Hands:

7 – 5 – 2538 @ 23:26

Batt. 3 reports: At Box 2538, All – Hands upon arrival. Fire in a 1 Story corner Taxpayer.

@ 23:30

Division 6: Box 2538, Special Call an additional Engine & Truck.

Engine 42 & Ladder 27 are s/c

@ 23:31

“Division 6 to da Bronx, Transmit a 2^nd Alarm”

2^nd Alarm:

2 – 2 – 2538 @ 23:31

Engs. 82, 73, 83

T. Lad. 31

Eng. 72 w / Satellite 2

Batt. 14 “Safety Officer”

Batt. 3 “Resource Unit Leader”

Rescue Battalion / Safety battalion

Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #1

Car 7: Assist. Chief Ed Kilduff

@ 23:36

Division 6: Box 2538, We have a fire in a 1 Story Brick Taxpayer containing (3) Stores.

Fire is in the center store, and the Exp. #2 side store. We have 2 – lines stretched,

2 – lines in operation. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 23:41

Command Tactical Unit assigned

@ 23:45

Division 6: Box 2538, We have 2 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation.

Primary Searches in the stores are being delayed due to fire conditions.

Special Call an additional Truck. Fire is Doubtful Will Hold.

@ 23:45

Ladder 42 is s/c

@ 23:55

“Division 6 to da Bronx, Box 2538, Transmit a 3^rd Alarm!”

3^rd Alarm:

3 – 3 – 2538 @ 23:55

Engs. 43, 84, 69, 59

Lad. 48

Batt. 19

Batt. 18 “Staging Manager”

Batt. 33 “Air Re-Con Chief”

Mask Service Unit #1

Staging Area: Webster Ave. & East 166^th St.

@ 23:56

Division 6: Special Call an additional TowerLadder on the 3^rd Alarm

TowerLadder 17 s/c

@ 00:03

Division 6: Box 2538, We have 3 – lines stretched, 3 – lines in operation.

1 line in the original fire store, 1 – line into the Exp. #2 store, 1 – line to the Exp. #4 store.

We’re stretching a 4^th line to Exp. #3 which is a 6 Story Occupied Multiple Dwelling.

We have heavy fire 1^st floor and cockloft in ( 2 ) Stores. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 00:16

Division 6: Box 2538, Primary Searches thru out the Stores are complete and negative.

Main body of fire in the original fire Store & Exp. #2 Store is knocked down. Still have

pockets of fire in the cockloft. Trucks are “Opening Up” Still Doubtful.

@ 00:34

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3^rd Alarm, Box 2538, Division 6 reports:

All visible fire has been extinguished. Truck Co’s are continuing to “Open Up”

pockets of fire in the cockloft. Secondary Searches are in progress.

He place’s the Fire @ Probably Will Hold.

@ 00:51

Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3^rd Alarm, Box 2538, Car 7, Assist. Chief Ed Kilduff

reports: Secondary Searches in the Fire Bldg. are complete and negative. Secondary

Searches in Exp.’s 2 & 3 are complete and negative. Fire is UnderControl.

( Job Duration: 1 hr. / 30 mins. )

The fire made its way into the cockloft. Photo by BILL BENNETT

This fire went to a 3rd Alarm. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Members leave the roof as the line is pushed inside the fire building. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Here is a different view of the fire building. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Ladder-31, Ladder-19 and Engine-92 can be seen in this picture. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Ladder-44 goes to the roof as the fire gets knocked down. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Lines are pushed into the into this Islamic Center. Photo by BILL BENNETT

This is the corner store of the fire building. Heavy fire was confronted by the 1st arriving Engine. Photo BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn, N. Y. 07/29/09 @ 23:45 hrs.
Bay Ridge Section

Box   1108
address:               6805 3^rd Ave. cor. of   68^th St.

1108 @ 23:45
Engs.   241, 201, 242
Lad. 109,   T. Lad. 114
Batt. 40

10 – 75 – 1108 @ 23:49
Ladder 148   is designated as the “Fast” Truck
Eng. 228
T. Lad. 149 ( extra Truck on reports of   people trapped top floor )
Rescue Co. #5
Squad Co. #1
Batt. 42
Division 8

Fire Building:
4 Story Brick   25 x 50 Comm. & O/M/D
Surrounding Properties:
Exp. #1:   Is a Street
Exp. #2:   Is a Street
Exp. #3:   Is an alleyway
Exp. #4:   Is a Similar Type attach

All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 1108 @ 23:55
Batt. 40 reports:    Box 1108,   We have a fire in   a   1^st floor store   of a 4 Story Brick, Commercial on the
1^st floor with an occupied multiple dwelling above.     We have 1 – line stretched and in operation.
Trucks are   “Opening Up”     searches   are in progress.     Using All – Hands,   Fire’s   Doubtful.

@ 24:00
“Batt 40 to Brooklyn,   transmit a 2^nd Alarm”

2^nd Alarm:
2 – 2 – 1108 @ 24:00
Engs.   247, 282, 243, 250
Lad. 168
Eng. 284 w / Satellite 3
Batt. 48   “Safety Officer”
Batt. 32   “Resource Unit Leader”
Rescue Battalion   /   Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1   /   Tactical Support Unit #2
Car 4 “George”    Assist. Chief Ed Baggott

@ 00:06
Division 8:     Box 1108,    We have 2 – lines stretched,   2 – lines in operation.     Main body of fire has
been knocked down.     We have a heavy smoke condition thru out the Bldg.    Still   Doubtful.
We just had a   “Mayday”    Transmitted.    This report from Deputy Chief Leonard, Div. 8.

@ 00:10
Division 8:     Box 1108,   Special call ( 2 ) additional Trucks Co’s.
TowerLadder 131    &    TowerLadder 172   are s/c

@ 00:15
Division 8:     Box 1108,   We have 4 – lines stretched,    4 – lines in operation.    We had fire extension
to the 2^nd floor.   We have a heavy smoke condition thru out.     Still Doubtful.

@ 00:21
Division 8:     Box 1108,   All members   have been accounted for thru a Roll Call of members from the “mayday”

@ 00:24
Division 8:     Box 1108,     Primary Searches thru out the Fire Bldg. are complete and negative.

@ 00:25
Fieldcom 1:     Box 1108,   Div-8 reports:    The “mayday” was transmitted in error.    All members are accounted for.

@ 00:27
Fieldcom 1:     Progress Report for the 2^nd Alarm, Box 1108,    Division 8,   Deputy Chief Leonard reports:
5 – lines stretched,    5 – lines in operation.      Fire extended to the 2^nd floor and possibly the 3^rd floor.
We have fire in the ceilings and walls.      Truck Co’s are   “Opening Up”      Still   Doubtful.
Special Call ( 2 ) additional   Truck Co’s.

@ 00:27
Ladder 122    &    Ladder 101   are s/c

@ 00:30
“Fieldcom 1 to Brooklyn,   By order’s of Assist. Chief Baggott,    Transmit a 3^rd Alarm”

3^rd Alarm:
3 – 3 – 1108 @ 00:30
Engs.   279, 220, 281, 330
Batt. 44 act. Batt. 48
Batt. 33   “Staging Manager”
Batt. 58   “Air Re-Con Chief”
Mask Service Unit #1
Staging Area:     3^rd Ave.   &   Senator St.

@ 00:40
Fieldcom 1:     Special Call ( 2 ) additional Truck Co’s.
Ladder 118    &    Ladder 156   are s/c

@ 00:50
Fieldcom 1:     By order’s of Car 4 “George”   Assist. Chief Baggott,   Transmit a 4^th Alarm.
Have   ( 2 ) Trucks Special Called on the 4^th Alarm   “K”

4^th Alarm:
4 – 4 – 1108 @ 00:50
Engs.   239, 253, 202, 255
Lad. 147,    T. Lad. 105
Eng. 262 w/ I.M. T. vehicle
Batt. 45   “Planning Chief”
Car 4 “adam”   Assist. Chief Robert Sweeney   ( Assist. Chief of Operations)

@ 00:55
Fieldcom 1:     Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 1108,   Car 4 “George”   Assist. Chief Baggott
reports:    Fire on the 1^st;   2^nd;    &   3^rd floors.      Truck Co’s are continuing to   “Open Up”
and   exposing hidden pockets of fire.      Fire remains   Doubtful   Will   Hold.

@ 01:09
Fieldcom 1:     Special Call ( 2 ) additional Battalion Chief’s
Batt.   38     &     Batt. 31   are s/c

@ 01:13
Fieldcom 1:     Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 1108,   Car 4 “George”   Assist. Chief Baggott
reports:    Going to an exterior operation with ( 2 ) TowerLadders.     All units are being withdrawn
from the   Fire Bldg.     We have heavy fire top floor and thru the cockloft.       Fire is Doubtful Will   Hold.

@ 01:24
Fieldcom 1:     We have   ( 1 ) 10-45 Code 4

@ 01:26
Fieldcom 1:     Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 1108,   Car 4 “George”   Assist. Chief Baggott
reports:    All Units have been withdrawn from the   Fire Building.    Operating with ( 2 ) TowerLadders
and ( 1 ) Stang knocking down fire on the 3^rd & 4^th floors.      Still   Doubtful.

@ 01:53
Fieldcom 1:     Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 1108,   Car 4 “Adam”   Assist. Chief Robert Sweeney
reports:    Exterior operations with the ( 2 ) TowerLadders & Stang have been shut down.      Returning to
an interior attack.      Still    Doubtful.

@ 02:13
Fieldcom 1:     Special Call ( 2 ) additional   Truck Co’s.
Ladder 174     &     TowerLadder 157   are s/c

@ 02:26
Fieldcom 1:     Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 1108,   Car 4 “Adam”   Assist. Chief Robert Sweeney
reports:      Fire   is   now    Probably   Will    Hold.

@ 02:52
Fieldcom 1:     Progress Report for the 4^th Alarm, Box 1108,   Car 4 “Adam”   Assist. Chief Robert Sweeney
reports:       Fire   is   UnderControl.

( Job Duration:     3 hrs. / 7 mins. )

Brooklyn Engine puts the stang in service. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Ladder-114 puts the bucket in service. Photo by BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

2nd Alarm box-4704 located at 163-48 Phrone Ave Queens, New York. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Battalion-51 reporting all companies going to work. Photo by BILL BENNETT

13th Division reporting 2 story wood frame fully involved. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Searches were delayed due to heavy fire on arrival. Photo by BILL BENNETT

An exterior ooperation was used to knocked down the bulk of the fire. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The boys of Ladder-155 get ready to go to work. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Ladder-155 (Vipers Nest) put the bucket to work. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine-275 and Ladder-133 were 1st due to this box. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Hot Spots were knocked down. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The boys take a breather after the job. "Look at the Scott Bottle" The fire got shitty but these boys did the job.

Brooklyn, N. Y. 03/20/09 @ 23:30 hrs.

Park Slope Section

Box 1315

address: 230 3^rd St.

between: 3^rd Ave. & 4^th Ave.

1315 @ 23:25

Engs. 239, 279

T. Lad. 131, Lad. 122

Batt. 32

“Eng. 239 to Brooklyn, Urgent ! 10-75 the Box.

Fire in a Vacant Warehouse.”

10 – 75 – 1315 @ 23:29

Ladder 101 is designated as the “FAST” Truck

Engs. 220, 226

Rescue Co. #2

Squad Co. #1

Marine Co. #9 assigned

Batt. 31

Division 11

“Batt. 32 to Brooklyn, Special Call an additional TowerLadder”

@ 23:30

TowerLadder 105 is s/c

@ 23:32

Marine Co. #9 cancelled, won’t be able to get in there.

Marine Co. #6 now assigned, but delayed due to ( 2 ) bridges have to “open”

Fire Building:

2 Story Vacant Warehouse ( no dimensions / no exposures given )

All – Hands:

7 – 5 – 1315 @ 23:33

Batt. 32 reports: Box 1315, Heavy fire in a vacant 2 Story Warehouse.

2 – lines stretched, 1 – line in operation. Using All – Hands, Doubtful.

@ 23:39

Batt. 32: Box 1315, We have ( 2 ) TowerLadders in operation.

This will be an outside operation. Fire’s Doubtful.

@ 23:45

Division 11: At Box 1315, We have fire in a vacant 2 Story Warehouse.

Fire is thru Da Roof ! Using ( 2 ) TowerLadders. Exterior operation.

Fire is Doubtful at this time.

@ 23:57

Division 11: Box 1315, Still operating with ( 2 ) TowerLadders & ( 1 ) Hand-line.

Fire is darkening down. Still Doubtful.

@ 00:17

Division 11: Box 1315, Main body of fire has been knocked down.

Small pockets of fire being extinguished using hand-lines.

@ 00:33

Division 11: Box 1315, Probably Will Hold at this time.

Unable to conduct the Searches due to the stability of the Bldg.

Have Bldgs Dept. respond.

( end of report )

BROOKLYN

Underground Transformer fire located at 2nd Ave & 39th Street. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The Chief requesting that Con Ed respond to the scene. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine 228 & 201 along with Ladder 114 on scene. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The boys from Engine 228 stand by with the charged line. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Box-3776 The location was 36th Street & 14th Ave. Photo by BILL BENNETT

All Hands was ordered for a fire on the 1st floor of this 4 story building. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The Truck had to use saws to cut open the roll down gates. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The line was pushed in the front door and the fire was knocked down. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Ladders 147 (Tiller) and Ladder 148 took the front and Ladder 157 was the F.A.S.T. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Battalion Chief Mike Gala & Duputy Chief Marrone can be seen in this photo. Photo by BILL BENNETT

This picture shows an overall view of the job. Photo by BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

Queens Box 5386 119-03 Springfield Blvd. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Fire located in a 40X50 Wood Frame Historical Building. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Truck Member from Queens Ladder 165 checks the roof area as fire blows out window. Photo BILL BENNETT

Members check the 1st floor as the line is moved into position. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Fire is knocked down in the fire room. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Another line is moved through the window on the 2nd floor. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Queens Ladder-158 takes the windows in the tower of this Historical Building. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

This NYPD Police car was in the 75th pct in Brooklyn. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Ladder 120 and Engine 283 were assigned to the job. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The pin was negative and all units were up after 1/2 hour. Photo by BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

Car fire located in Queens at 224th Street & 147th Ave. Ladder-158 was assigned along with Engine-314.

Engine-311 was out on another run at the time. With the quick thinking from the boys of Ladder-158 they

used the hydrant water to keep the fire in check until Engine-314 arrived. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine 314 was on scene as the Truck closed the hydrant. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Engine 314 move the line into place. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn, New York East Bound on the Gowanus Expressway. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY Comm Truck came across this overturned Truck. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Ladder-109 reported the pin was negative. Photo by BILL BENNETT

In this picture you can see the pick-up truck that was involved. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Saws were used to do the job. Photo by BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

Tower Ladder-143 took the front of the building. Photo by BILL BENNETT

This fire went to an "ALL HANDS" The fire was under control within 1/2 hour. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

The boys from Ladders 109 & 114 along with Rescue-5 were assigned for a person struck by a train. BILL BENNETT

The location was 8th ave & 62nd street in Brooklyn. Battalion-40 confirmed the job. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The victim was in very serious condition and was transported to a Hospital in Brooklyn. Photo by BILL BENNETT

3rd Ave Express > The boys of Ladder-109 after the job. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The Officer of Ladder-114 Photo by BILL BENNETT

Tally-Ho The boys of Ladder-114 after the job. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn, N. Y. 08/01/08 @ 23:15 hrs.
(Canarsie Section) Box 2263
address: 1174 East 92nd St. x Flatlands Ave.

2263 @ 23:08
Engs. 310, 255, 257
T. Lad. 170, T. Lad. 157
Batt. 44 s/c

10 – 75 – 2263 @ 23:14
TowerLadder 161 acting TowerLadder 170 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Eng. 290, Rescue Co. #2, Squad Co. #252
Batt. 58, Division 15

Fire Building:
2 Story Brick 20 x 50 Comm. Dance Studio
Surrounding Properties:

Exp. #1: Is a Street
Exp. #2: Is a 1 Story Taxpayer
Exp. #3: Is a Rear Yard
Exp. #4: Is a Similar Type attach

All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 2263 @ 23:16
Batt. 44 reports: Box 2263, Using All – Hands, Extra Engine & Truck.
Engine 323 & TowerLadder 159 s/c

@ 23:22
Batt. 44: Box 2263, We have a fire on the 1st floor of a 2 Story Taxpayer.
We have 1 – line stretched and in operation. Primary Searches are in progress.
Fire is darkening down. Fire is Still Doubtful.

@ 23:26
Division 15: At Box 2263, We have 2 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation.
All visible fire has been knocked down. Primary Search on the top floor are negative.
Primary Searches on the ground floor are still being conducted. Still Doubtful.

@ 23:35
Division 15: Box 2263, We have 2 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation.
Primary Searches are negative thru out. Secondary Searches are in progress.
Fire is Probably Will Hold.

@ 23:44
Division 15: Box 2236, All Secondary Searches thru out are complete and negative.
Fire is UnderControl.

Brooklyn Box 2263

QUEENS

Engine-299 was 1st in on this overturned Tractor Trailer. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The location was the L.I.E. near Clearview Expressway. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Here is a picture of the cab of the Big Rig. Photo by BILL BENNETT

When the Rig was cut off it landed on its side and onto the divided. Traffic was a mess. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Hazmat One was called to the scene for a fuel spill. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY operations lasted around 2 hours as clean up was completed. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

This Brooklyn fire was located at Van Siclen Ave & Linden Blvd. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Ladder-120 can be seen going to work at this commercial building. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The fire started in a laundromat and extended to the Chase Bank on the 1-4 corner. Photo by BILL BENNETT

This picture shows the A/C unit being removed. Photo by BILL BENNETT

This Fire went to a 3rd alarm (77-33-1926) 3 Tower Ladders were put into service and members were pulled from the building. The fire involved 3 stores and was put under control with 2 hours. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Box 2209 Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Box 3652 "All Hands" fire in Coney Island Photo by BILL BENNETT

Location was 28 Brighton 5 Walk Coney Island Section of Brooklyn. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Box 3652 "All Hands" fire in Coney Island Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

FDNY Engine-253 were assigned this car fire on the Belt Parkway. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The boys from the Ladder are on scene. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The car is checked as the water is put in place. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Battalion Chief Mike Gala comes on the scene to make sure the operation goes smooth. Photo by BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

When this gas tanker overturned it went on fire killing the driver. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY Queens units set up a command post and foam was used via Ladder-155 Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY Chiefs and Haz-mat can be seen at the command post of the overturned tanker. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY firefighters inspect the tanker. Photo by BILL BENNETT

The command post. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

BROOKLYN: *ALL-HANDS* 1075 Box1991 220 ESSEX ST X ATLANTIC AVE, FIRE IN A 1 STY 20 X 30 VAC BLDG

QUEENS

FDNY Engine-311 was T-Boned in the intersection of North Conduit & 225th Street Queens. Photo BILL BENNETT

Queens Engine-311 is housed with Ladder-158 on Springfield Blvd. Photo BILL BENNETT

The Tool was used on the Tractor Trailer to free the driver. Photo BILL BENNETT

The boys from Queens Ladder-165 put the Hurst Tool away. Photo BILL BENNETT

The Hose Bed on Queens Engine-311 was twisted from the impact. Photo BILL BENNETT

The Officer of Ladder-158 is concerned about the members of Engine-311 Photo BILL BENNETT

Here is another view of the Hose Bed. That is the top of the Engine. Photo BILL BENNETT

Here is another side view of the Engine. The door with 311 on it is where the members sit. Photo BILL BENNETT

QUEENS

Queens Box 7811 (Woodside Area) 2nd Alarm 3904 61st Street. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Queens, N. Y. 12/26/07 @ 24:00 hrs.
Woodside Section

Box 7811
address: 39 – 04 61st. Street, between: 39th Ave. & Roosevelt Ave.

7811 @ 23:51
Engs. 292, 325, 307
T. Lad. 163, Lad. 154
Batt. 46
Rescue Co. #4 assigned

10 – 75 – 7811 @ 24:00
Ladder 136 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Eng. 287 Squad Co. #288
Batt. 49 and Division 14

Fire Building:
1 Story Brick 50 x 100 Church

All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 7811 @ 00:06
Batt. 46 reports: Box 7811, Using All – Hands for a fire in a 1 Story Brick used as a Church.
We need an extra Engine & Truck. We have 1 – line stretched and in operation. 2nd line
is being put to work. Trucks are “Opening Up” Fire is Doubtful.

@ 00:06
Engine 263 & TowerLadder 117 are s/c

@ 00:14
Division 14: Box 7811, Transmit a 2nd Alarm. Special Call an additional TowerLadder on the 2nd Alarm “ K “

2nd Alarm:
2 – 2 – 7811 @ 00:14
Engs. 259, 312, 289, Lad. 116, TowerLadder 138 s/c
Eng. 324 w / Satellite 4, Batt. 45 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 28 “Resource Unit Leader” Rescue battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #1
Car 10: Assist. Chief James Esposito

@ 00:26
Division 14: Box 7811, We have 3 – lines stretched and in operation. Fire has been knocked down.
We’re chasing pockets of fire. Trucks are “Opening Up” We have ( 2 ) TowerLadders set – up, but not
in operation. Still Doubtful.

@ 00:35
Special Call an additional Truck. Ladder 140 s/c

@ 00:55
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 7811, Car 10, Assist. Chief James Esposito
reports: All visible fire has been knocked down. Still have pockets of fire in a rear set – back.
We’re checking the stability of the Bldg. at this time to continue the searches. Still Doubtful.

@ 01:01
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 7811, Car 10, Assist. Chief James Esposito
reports: All visible fire has been extinguished. Continuing to check for hidden pockets
of fire. Primary Search thru out is negative. He place’s the Fire @ Probably Will Hold.

@ 01:09
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 7811, Car 10, Assist. Chief James Esposito
reports: Secondary Searches are still continuing thru out the Fire Bldg.
Co’s are in the process of final washing down. He place’s the Fire, UnderControl.

( Job Duration: 1 hr. 19 mins. )

@ 01:12
Fieldcom 1: Per Car 10, All Secondary Searches thru out the Bldg. are negative

Queens Ladder-154 Placed The Stick To The Roof. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Queens Ladder-138 Taking the Tree Down. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Sometimes Stuff Just Gets in Your Way. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Fire Traveled into the Roof Area of this Church. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Queens L-138 are Known To Get into Tight Places. Thats Why All The Extra Diamond Plate Place on the Truck

The Boys From Queens Ladder-117 at the Job. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Another View of The Job in Woodside Queens. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn, N. Y. 11/06/07 @ 15:15 hrs.
Dyker Heights Section

Box 2609
address: 866 68th. St.
between: 8th. Ave. & 9th. Ave.

2069 @ 15:03
Engs. 284, 241, 201, 242* T. Lad. 149, Lad. 109
Batt. 40
Rescue Co. #5* Squad Co. #1*

* 4 Engs. / 2 Tks. / Rescue & Sqd. due to numerous calls.

10 – 75 – 2609 @ 15:08
TowerLadder 114 is designated as the “FAST” Truck, Batt. 42, Division 8

Fire Building:
2 Story Brick 20 x 40 P / D

Surrounding Properties:
Exp. #1: Is a Street
Exp. #2: Is a 6 Story Brick O. M. D.
Exp. #3: Is a Rear Yard
Exp. #4: Is a Similar Type attach

All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 2609 @ 15:11
Batt. 40 reports: Box 2609, All – Hands on arrival. Extra Engine & Truck for window bars. We have a fire on the 1st. floor of a 2 story brick private dwelling. We have 1 – line stretched and in operation. Truck Co’s are “Opening Up” Primary Searches are being, conducted. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 15:11
Engine 282 & Ladder 148 are s/c

@ 15:13
Batt. 40: Box 2609, We’re putting the “FAST” Truck to work on the window bars. Special Call another “FAST” Truck “ K “ Ladder 148 now assigned as the designated “FAST” Truck

@ 15:16
Batt. 40: Box 2609, All visible fire on the 1st. floor has been knocked down. We’re going to stay with Doubtful Will Hold at this time.

@ 15:23
Batt. 40: Box 2609, Primary Searches thru out the Fire Bldg. are complete and negative.

@ 15:06
Division 8: At Box 2609, Secondary Searches are still in progress. Fire is UnderControl.

@ 15:33
Division 8: At Box 2609, All Secondary Searches are complete and negative thru out.

Brooklyn box 2609 Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Box 3603 located at 2932 Brighton 3rd Street (Coney Island section)

Battalion 33 used "ALL HANDS" for a fire in a 2 story private dwelling 30x30

QUEENS

*** TRIPLE FATAL FIRE ***

Queens, N. Y. 10/30/07 @ 05:00 hrs.
Rosedale Section / Queens – Nassau co. line

Box 2803
address: 262 – 161 149th. Road x 262 Place

2803 @ 04:56
Engs. 314, 311, 317
T. Lad. 158, Lad. 165
Batt. 54

10 – 75 – 2803 @ 05:00
Ladder 134 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Eng. 264
Rescue Co. #4
Squad Co. #270
Batt. 51
Division 13

Fire Building:
2 Story frame 20 x 40 P / D

All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 2803 @ 05:08
Batt. 54 reports: Box 2803, Using All – Hands. Extra Engine & Truck. Fire’s on the 1st. floor of a 2 story frame private dwelling. We have 2 – lines stretched, 1 – line in operation. Truck’s are “Opening Up” Searches are being made. Doubtful.

@ 05:08
Engine 328 & TowerLadder 155 are s/c

2nd. Alarm:
2 – 2 – 2803 @ 05:17
Engs. 302, 301, 275 Lad. 133
Eng. 324 w / Satellite 4
Batt. 50 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 47 “Resource Unit Leader”
Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tac Support Unit #2 Car 4:

@ 05:21
Division 13: Box 2803, We have 3 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation. Truck’s are “Opening Up” We have fire extension to Exp. #4. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 05:29
Division 13: Box 2803, Fire has been knocked down in the Fire Bldg. & Exp. #4. Truck’s are “Opening Up” Searches are still in progress. Still Doubtful.

@ 05:33
Division 13: Box 2803, We have ( 1 ) 10 – 45 No Code found on the 2nd. floor. We just had a collapse of the 2nd. floor to the 1st. floor. We’re pulling all members out of the Bldg. Still Doubtful.

3rd. Alarm:
3 -3 – 2803 @ 05:35
Engs. 303, 265, 308, 298 Lad. 150, Lad. 126
Batt. 53 Batt. 39 “Staging Manager”
Batt. 33 “Air Re – Con” Chief
Mask Service Unit

Staging Area: Hook Creek Rd. & Francis Lewis Blvd.

@ 05:38
Division 13: Box 2803, At this time, All members are believed out of the Bldg. Roll Call is in the process. Special Call an additional Rescue & a “collapse unit”

@ 05:38
Rescue Co. #2 s/c Ladder 116 w / Rescue Collapse #4 s/c TowerLadder 121 s/c as a S. O. C. Support Truck

@ 05:46
Division 13: Box 2803, Fire has been knocked down. Fire in Exp. #4 has been extinguished.
Collapse of the 2nd. floor to the 1st. floor in the original Fire Bldg. All members are reported
out of the Bldg. Roll Call is still being taken.

@ 05:49
Division 13: Box 2803, Roll call has been completed, all members are accounted for.
We’re now conducting an exterior operation. Still Doubtful.

@ 06:04
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd. Alarm, Box 2803, Car 4 reports:
Probably Will Hold at this time.

@ 06:16
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3rd. Alarm, Box 2803, Car 4 reports: All visible fire has been extinguished. Partial collapse of the Fire Bldg. All members are accounted for. Primary Searches in Exp. #2 & Exp. #4 are both negative. Fire is UnderControl. ( Job Duration: 1 hr. 20 mins. )

@ 06:30
Fieldcom 1 reports: The ( 3 ) 10 – 45's are Code 1 ( deceased )

FDNY Members operate at the front of the house. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Rescue 4 prepare to cut wood to shore the house before searches are completed in the house.

Engine-258 work with Rescue 4 to cut wood for shoring the house.

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn, n. y. 10/18/07 @ 24:00 hrs.
Bensonhurst Section

Box 2876
address: 8420 20th. Ave.
between: 84th. St. & 85th. St.

2876 @ 23:48
Engs. 243, 253, 330, 247*
Lad. 168, T. Lad. 172
Batt. 42
Rescue Co. #5*
Squad Co. #1*
* 4 Engs. / 2 Tks. / Rescue & Sqd. due to numerous calls

10 – 75 – 2876 @ 23:51
TowerLadder 149 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Batt. 40
Division 8

@ 23:52
Special Call an additional Engine & Truck.
Engine 250 & Ladder 148 are s/c

Fire Building:
4 Story Brick 60 x 80 Store & Dwelling

Surrounding Properties:
Exp. #1: Is a Street
Exp. #2: Is a Street’
Exp. #3: Is a Rear Yard
Exp. #4: Is a 3 Story M / D attached

All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 2876 @ 23:57
Batt. 42 reports: At Box 2876, Using All – Hands. Fire on the 2nd. floor of a 4 story brick store & dwelling above. We have 2 – lines stretched, 1 – line in operation. Truck’s are “Opening Up” Searches are underway.

2nd. Alarm:
2 – 2 – 2876 @ 00:03
Engs. 276, 254, 242 Lad. 156
Eng. 284 w / satellite 3
Batt. 33 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 43 “Resource Unit Leader”
Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tac Support Unit #2

@ 00:04
Special Call an additional Battalion Chief above the 2nd. Alarm: Batt. 48 s/c

@ 00:12
Division 8: Box 2876, We have 3 – lines stretched, 3 – lines in operation. Heavy fire 2nd. floor with extensions in the walls to the floor above. Truck’s are “Opening Up” Searches are in progress. Still Doubtful.

@ 00:17
Special Call an additional Truck. TowerLadder 153 acting TowerLadder 172 s/c

@ 00:23
Division 8: Box 2876, Primary Searches in the Fire Apt. and floors above are still in progress.
Main body of fire has been knocked down. Extensions to the floor above has also been knocked down. Fire remains Doubtful.

@ 00:35
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd. Alarm, Box 2876, Division 8 reports: All visible fire has been extinguished. Searches in the Fire Apt. are still being conducted, delayed due to a lot of debri.
All Primary Searches on the floors above are complete and negative. Fire remains at Doubtful.

@ 00:30
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd. Alarm, Box 2876, Division 8 reports: Primary Searches thru out the Fire Bldg. are complete and negative. Secondary Searches are underway. Continuing to “Open Up” and looking for pockets of fire. Fire is Probably Will Hold.

( end of report )

Brooklyn 2876

Brooklyn Box 2876

Fire Fighters Bring Down A Child to the waiting Arms of Her Father.

Brooklyn, N. Y. 10/05/07 @ 23:45 hrs.
Brighton Beach Section

Box 3614
address: 227 Neptune Ave.
between: Brighton 7th. St. & Brighton 8th. St.

3614 @ 23:40
Engs. 246, 245, 254
Lad. 169, T. Lad. 161
Batt. 43

10 – 75 – 3614 @ 23:44
TowerLadder 153 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Eng. 318
Rescue Co. #2
Squad Co. #1
Batt. 33
Division 8

Fire Building:
3 Story Brick 25 x 50 Store & Dwelling
Surrounding Properties:
Exp. #1: Is a Street
Exp. #2: Is a Similar Type attach
Exp. #3: Is a Rear Yard
Exp. #4: Is a Similar Type attach

All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 3614 @ 23:48

Batt. 43 reports: At Box 3614, Using All – Hands. We have a fire in the basement of a 3 story frame, store on the 1st. floor, residential Apts. above. 1 – line stretched and in operation. Truck’s are “Opening Up” Fire is Doubtful.

@ 23:53
Batt. 43: Box 3614, Fire has been knocked down.
Primary searches on the 1st. floor are negative. Searches are still continuing.

@ 24:00
Division 8: At Box 3614, Main body of fire has been knocked down in the basement.
Truck’s are “Opening Up” We have 2 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation.
Primary searches thru out the Fire Bldg. are negative. Still Doubtful.

@ 00:02
Division 8: Special Call a Truck Co. for “relief” Ladder 166 s/c

@ 00:10
Division 8: Box 3614, Main body of fire has been knocked down.
Secondary searches will be delayed due to excessive overhauling & debri.

@ 00:14
Division 8: Box 3614, Secondary searches on the 1st; 2nd; & 3rd. floors are complete and negative.
Secondary searches in the basement are still delayed due to excessive debri. We’re going Probably Will Hold.

( end of report )

Brooklyn Box-3614 227 Neptune Ave. "All Hands" transmitted for a fire in the basement. Photo by BILL BENNETT

BROOKLYN

Hazmat Box-2894 Bath Ave & 20th Ave. Fuel truck leaking 100 gals. Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY Hazmat-1 contain the fuel and, transfer into a 55 gallon drum. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Box 1472 4002 8th ave & 40th Street Photo by BILL BENNETT

Battalion-48 transmitted a 10-75 for a fire on the 1st floor of a 3 story brick 35x70. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Fire was located in the ceiling of a store on the 1st floor. Ladder-148 was in 1st and, Ladder-114 was in next.

Brooklyn Awning Fire Located At 1426 Coney Island Ave. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Engine-250 was 1st Due. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Ladder's 147 (Tiller) and, Ladder-156 operated at the job. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn, N. Y. 08/31/07 @ 00:15 hrs.
Borough Park Section
Box 2688
address: on 61st. St.
between: 10th. Ave. & 11th. Ave.

2688 @ 00:08

Engs. 247, 282, 201
T. Lad. 114, Lad. 148
Batt. 40

“ Brooklyn to Eng. 247, looks like you may have work there, getting numerous calls.”
“ Eng. 247 to Brooklyn, URGENT ! 10 – 75 THE BOX !
2 story private dwelling, looks fully involved. Extra Engine & Truck. “
“ Ladder 148 to Brooklyn, We’re involved in a minor accident at 12th. Ave. & 43rd. St.
Unable to respond, no injuries at this time, K “

10 – 75 – 2688 @ 00:11
TowerLadder 149 assigned to fill for 148
Ladder 109 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Eng. 241
Engine 228 s/c add. Eng.
Ladder 168 s/c add. Tk.
Rescue Co. #2
Squad Co. #1
Batt. 48
Division 8

Fire Building:
2 Story Brick 20 x 40 P / D

All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 2688 @ 00:12
Batt. 40 to Brooklyn, All – Hands on arrival “ K “

@ 00:22
Batt. 40: Box 2688, Main body of fire has been knocked down.
Fire was on the 1st. & 2nd. floors of a 2 story brick private dwelling.
We have 2 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation. Truck’s are “Opening Up”
Primary searches are still being conducted. Still Doubtful.

@ 00:33
Division 8: All – Hands Box 2688, Main body of fire has been knocked down.
Primary searches on the 1st. & 2nd. floors are complete and negative. Primary
searches in the basement are still being conducted. Truck’s are “Opening Up”
and checking for extensions. Probably Will Hold.

@ 00:47
Division 8: All – Hands Box 2688, All primary searches thru out are negative.
Secondary searches on the 1st. & 2nd. floors are negative.
Fire is UnderControl.

Brooklyn Box-2688 Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Box-2688 . Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Box-2688 Photo by BILL BENNETT

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Brooklyn, N. Y. 08/16/07 @ 22:45 hrs.
Gravesend Section
Box 2969
address: 394 Ave. “ P “ x Mac Donald Ave.
2969 @ 22:39

Engs. 330, 276, 253
T. Lad. 153, Lad. 156
Batt. 33

10 – 75 – 2969 @ 22:43
TowerLadder 153 is designated as the “:FAST” Truck
Eng. 254
Rescue Co. #5
Squad Co. #1
Batt. 43
Division 8

@ 22:45
Special Call an additional Engine & Truck.
Engine 250 & Ladder 168 are s/c

Fire Building:
1 Story Brick 50 x 150 Taxpayer / Hardware Store
Surrounding Properties:
Exp. #1: Is a Street
Exp. #2: Is a Similar Type attach
Exp. #3: Is a Rear Yard
Exp. #4: Is a Street

All – Hands:

7 – 5 – 2969 @ 22:47
Batt. 33 reports: At Box 2969, Going with All – Hands. Doubtful
Fire’s in a 1 Story Brick corner Taxpayer used as a hardware store.

@ 22:54
Batt. 33 to Brooklyn, Transmit a 2nd. Alarm. We have fire extension into the cockloft.

2nd. Alarm:
2 – 2 – 2969 @ 22:54
Engs. 243, 247, 281
Lad. 147
Eng. 284 w / Satellite 3
Batt. 40 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 48 “Resource Unit Leader”
Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tac Support Unit #2
Car 4 “henry” Assist. Chief Manahan

@ 23:05
Division 8: 2nd. Alarm, Box 2969, We have 3 – lines stretched, 3 – lines in operation.
Fire’s in a 1 story Taxpayer to the rear, with extensions into the cockloft. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 23:08
Special Call ( 2 ) additional Trucks: Ladder 148 & TowerLadder 149 are s/c

@ 23:15
Division 8: Box 2969, We have 3 – lines stretched, 3 – lines in operation.
Truck’s are “Opening Up” Fire is in the cockloft. Primary searches will be
delayed due to excessive material in the store. Still Doubtful.

@ 23:32
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd. Alarm, Box 2969, Car 4 “henry” Assist. Chief Manahan
reports: Fire in a 1 Story corner Taxpayer. Primary searches on the 1st. floor are complete and
negative. We’re going to go with Probably Will Hold at this time.

@ 23:38
Fieldcom 1: Secondary searches will be delayed due to heavy debri.

@ 23:40
Special Call one additional Engine & one additional Truck to the 2nd. Alarm..
Engine 282 & TowerLadder 157 are s/c

@ 23:44
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd. Alarm, Box 2969, Car 4 “henry” Assist. Chief Manahan
reports: Secondary searches on the 1st. floor are still underway. Secondary searches in the
basement are negative. Fire remains at Probably Will Hold.

@ 23:49
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd. Alarm, Box 2969, Car 4 “henry” Assist. Chief Manahan
reports: Secondary searches on the fire floor are still underway. He place’s this fire, UnderControl.

( Job Duration: 1 hr. / 10 mins. )

Brooklyn Box 2969 Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Engine-310 was 1st due at E54th St & Lenox Rd for a report of a collapse.

BC-38 reported he had two workers were with minor injuries.Buildings Dept was required.

Brooklyn Box-3618 3079 Brighton Street Fire in a Laundromat 4/13/07

Brooklyn Box-3618 3079 Brighton Street Fire in a Laundromat. 1 Line Used pushed. 4/13/07

Brooklyn Box-3618 3079 Brighton Street Fire in a Laundromat 4/13/07

Brooklyn Ladder-159 & Engine-309 operate at this overturned auto. (Ave I & Utica) 4/6/07

Brooklyn Ladder-159 & Engine-309 operate at this overturned auto 4/6/07

Queens 6th Alarm Box 1045 Neilson St. & Cornaga Ave. 2/4/07

Queens, New York Heavy fire conditions pushed FDNY Firefighters out of this building. 2/4/07

Under high winds and freezing temps firefighters battale this job from the outside. 2/4/07

Durning this job members were pulled out of the building due to the upper floors collapsing.

Here is a picture of the front of the building early into firefighting operations. 2/4/07

Tower Ladder-155 pumped water into this building to help knock down the bulk of the fire.

Under the direction of Battalion Chief from the 58th members operate from the roof. 2/4/07

This is the rear of the build at the 6th alarm in Queens. 2/4/07

This house located at 931 Dinsmore Ave went on fire from flying embers from Queens Box 1045. FDNY

Members pushed a line into the house and venting was performed. 2/4/07

Brooklyn 10th Alarm Photo by BILL BENNETT

FDNY Firefighters from the Boro of Brooklyn operate at this Boat fire. Photo by BILL BENNETT

Brooklyn Squad-1 was involved in this accident at the corners of 40th & Fort Hamilton Parkway. 1/30/07

Brooklyn ladder174 were called for a possible pin job at Linden & 45th Street in Brooklyn 1/14/07

Brooklyn Engine-310 were also assigned. The pin was negative. 1/14/07

Engine-310 & Truck-174 were operating at this job in freezing temps. all units up after 1/2hour 1/14/07.

BILLBENNETTPHOTO.COM

FIREFIGHTERS & POLICE IN ACTION