BROOKLYN
All Hands Brooklyn box 1133 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Location was 316 Bay Ridge Parkway and 3rd Ave Photo by BILL BENNETT
BC-40 reported using "ALL HANDS" for a fire in a 2 story auto shop Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Engine 241 and Ladder 109 was 1st into this job Photo by BILL BENNETT
This was a 2 story commercial building with a fitness center on the top floor Photo by BILL BENNETT
Rescue 5 getting the saw started Photo by BILL BENNETT
DC-08 reported the searches were negative and the fire was PWH Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn Ladder 122 was involved in a 2 car MVA while responding to a report of smoke coming from a roof BILL BENNETT
Members from Ladder 122 put the tool in service to gain access to the passenger Photo by BILL BENNETT
The location of this accident was 62 street and 13th Ave in Brooklyn Photo by BILL BENNETT
The driver of the other car was transported to a local hospital Photo by BILL BENNETT
Here is another view. There were no injuries to any members of Ladder 122 Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn firefighters responded to 63rd street between 8th & 9th Ave Photo by BILL BENNETT
This was reported as an outside religious ritual and one line was used off engine 241 Photo by BILL BENNETT
All units were up after 1/2 hour Photo by BILL BENNETT
QUEENS
Queens Box 8909 Hampton Inn 144-02 135th Ave Photo by BILL BENNETT
Queens Box 8909 144-02 135 Avenue
Fire in the Hampton Inn 12 Story, fully sprinklered
E302, 308, 311, L 155, 158, B 51
E 294, L 173 FAST, R 4, Squad none announced
23:09 B 51 we are using all hands fir a fire in the kitchen in rear of hotel. 1 L/S/O
23:10 D 13 requests an additional truck. L 133 S/C and instructed to report into command post
23:21 D 13 Primaries are negative and we have no exposure problem
23:22 D 13 Main body of fire is KD. PWH
Duration: 30 minutes
23:28 D 13 Secondaries are negative, we will remain PWH
After Ladder 158 vented the roof fire and black smoke can be seen Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn 2nd alarm box 1102 Prospect Place Photo by BILL BENNETT
Rescue 2 members were tapped in this fire Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn, N. Y. 12/19/11 @ 09:15 hrs. Crown Heights Section
Box 920 address: 1100 Prospect Place
between: Kingston Ave. & Albany Ave.
@ 09:05 Engs. 234, 214, 227, T. Lad. 111, Lad. 132
Batt. 38, Rescue Co. #2 is assigned
( Note: Ladder 123 normally 1st due was o.o.s. for “Education Day” )
10 – 75 – 920 @ 09:08
Ladder 113 is designated as the FAST Truck
Eng. 235, Squad Co. #252, Batt. 57, Division 15
Fire Building:
3 Story Brownstone 20 x 40 Pri. 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 – 920
@ 09:13 Batt. 38 reports: Box 920, Using All – Hands, extra Engine & Truck.
Fire top floor of a 3 Story Brownstone, Engine 280 & Ladder 176 assigned
@ 09:15 “Batt 38 to Brooklyn, Box 920, Transmit a 2nd Alarm”
2nd Alarm: 2 – 2 – 920 @ 09:15
Engs. 217, 249, 222, Lad. 174, Eng. 207 w / Satellite 6, Batt. 37 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 41 “Resource Unit Leader” Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #2, Command Tactical Unit
Car 10: Assist. Deputy Chief Kevin Butler
@ 09:15 “Batt. 38 to Brooklyn, We have a “MAY-Day”
TowerLadder 120 assigned as a new “FAST Truck”
@ 09:21 Batt. 38: Box 920, We have 2 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation.
We have all members accounted for.
@ 09:33 Fieldcom 1: Special Call ( 2 ) additional Trucks.
Ladder 103 & Ladder 102 are assigned
@ 09:44 Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 920, Division 15 reports:
All visible fire has been extinguished. Primary Searches in the Fire Bldg;
Exp. #2 & Exp. #4 are complete and negative. Secondary Searches are in progress.
Fire remains Doubtful. Be advised, Ladder 113 is back resuming the role as the
FAST Truck. TowerLadder 120 has been put to work.
@ 10:02 Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 920, Car 4 “george”
Assistant Chief Edward Baggott reports: Secondary Searches in the Fire Bldg;
Exp. #2 & Exp. #4 are complete and negative. He place’s this fire at Probably Will Hold.
@ 10:16 Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 920, Car 4 “george”
Assistant Chief Edward Baggott reports: He place’s this fire UnderControl.
( Job Duration: 1 hr. / 11 mins. )
The upper floor flashed over Photo by BILL BENNETT
Both firefighters was transported to Cornell Burn Center Photo by BILL BENNETT
This is the scene in the street Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Ladder 132 stick to the upper window Photo by BILL BENNETT
A total of 5 FDNY firefighters was transported to the hospital Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Auto Accident location was 4th Ave and 65th Street Photo by BILL BENNETT
The pin was negative Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Engine 241 and Ladder 109 were on scene and removed this street light before going back in serivce BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
This full size School bus crashed into a day care center and burst into flames Photo by BILL BENNETT
FDNY firefighters pulled into the job to find the bus burning on the front lawn Photo by BILL BENNETT
The bus crashed into a SUV at the corners of Rockaway Parkway and Ave N Photo by BILL BENNETT
Their were no children on board but the driver needed medical attention Photo by BILL BENNETT
The driver of the SUV was put under arrest and all units were up after 2 hours Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Two Engines and one Truck was called to this auto leaking fuel Photo by BILL BENNETT
The location was 18th Ave and 77 Street Photo by BILL BENNETT
Engine 250 and their Haz-Mat unit responded and contained the leaking fuel Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn Engine 228 responded to a person struck Photo by BILL BENNETT
Engine 228 provides medical attention to the female Photo by BILL BENNETT
The location was 5th Ave and 34th Street Photo by BILL BENNETT
QUEENS
FDNY Engine 331 pushed the line into this "ALL HANDS" Photo by BILL BENNETT
The location was Cross Bay Blvd and 164th street in Queens, New York Photo by BILL BENNETT
The fire was located in the roof area of Lenny's Pizza Restaurant Photo by BILL BENNETT
The sprinklers helded the fire in check and the roof was overhauled to gain accress to pockets of fire BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn Engine 228 responded to this person struck at the corners of 4th Ave & 36th Street Photo BILL BENNETT
They gave medical attention and packaged her for transport to the hospital Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn units responded to this "all hands" fire on the second floor. Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn units responded to this "all hands" fire on the second floor. Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn units responded to this "all hands" fire on the second floor. Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Ladder 161 and Engine 245 responded to this MTA bus fire in Coney Island Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN
Rescue 5 was called to the corners of 65th street & Fort Hamilton Parkway for a car into a building BILL BENNETT
Rescue 5 and the collapse units was used Photo by BILL BENNETT
Rescue 5 set up the cutting station Photo by BILL BENNETT
Shoring operations were performed on the building Photo by BILL BENNETT
The shoring operation was completed Photo by BILL BENNETT
The cutting operation is over and the station is put away for the next job Photo by BILL BENNETT
QUEENS
Queens Box 4373 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Queens Box 4373 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Queens, N. Y. 04/09/11 @ 15:45 hrs.
Jamaica Section
Box 4373
address: 148 – 60 Hillside Ave. x 150th St.
Verbal Alarm from Eng. 298 @ 15:38
“Eng. 298 to Queens, Urgent! 10-75 the Box. Fire in a Taxpayer”
10 – 75 – 4373 @ 15:41
Engs. 315, 303, 275
T. Lad. 127, Lad. 125
Batt. 50
Ladder 126 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Rescue Co. #4
Squad Co. #270
Batt. 51
Division 13
Eng. 275 picked up a verbal for injured person on the sidewalk while responding.
Eng. 305 now assigned 4th due.
All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 4373 @ 15:43
Batt. 50 reports: Using All – Hands for a fire in the basement of a 2 Story
Taxpayer. 1 – line stretched and in operation. 2nd line being stretched.
Fire is Doubtful. Extra Engine & Truck.
Eng. 294 & Ladder 133 are s/c
“Division 13 to Queens, Urgent, 2nd Alarm! Fire extended to the 1st floor”
2nd Alarm:
2 – 2 – 4373 @ 15:45
Engs. 299, 302, 301
Lad. 151
Eng. 324 w / Satellite 4
Batt. 54 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 53 “Resource Unit Leader”
Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #2
“Division 13 to Queens, Transmit a 3rd Alarm, We have extension into Exp. #3.”
3rd Alarm:
3 – 3 – 4373 @ 15:49
Engs. 293, 331, 275, 308
Lad. 143, T. Lad. 152
Batt. 52
Batt. 44 “Staging Manager”
Batt. 58 “Air Re-Con Chief”
Mask Service Unit #1
Car 4 “adam” Assist. Chief James Manahan ( Assist. Chief of Operations )
@ 15:58
Division 13 reports: We have 5 – lines stretched, all in operation.
We had minor extensions to Exp. #3. Truck Co.’s are “Opening Up”
Searches are in progress. Fire is Doubtful.
Special Call an additional Truck.
Ladder 150 is s/c
@ 16:05
Division 13: Box 4373, We have 6 – lines stretched, all in operation.
Searches are in progress. Truck Co’s are “Opening Up” Fire is Still Doubtful.
Need Con Ed forthwith, We have arching going on in the basement.
@ 16:11
Division 13: Box 4373, Primary Searches on the 1st & 2nd floors are complete
and negative. Secondary Searches on the 2nd floor are negative. We have
continuing arching going on in the basement. Fire appears to have started from
a Transformer Vault explosion.
@ 16:20
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3rd Alarm, Box 4373, Division 13 reports:
Probably Will Hold.
@ 16:22
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3rd Alarm, Box 4373, Division 13 reports:
Secondary Searches on the 1st floor are complete and negative. A check of Exp. #4
is negative.
@ 16:38
“Fieldcom to Queens, The Chief would like the Supervising Dispatcher telephone
Con Ed Supervisor, and have him call the Chief on his Cell Phone forthwith”
@ 16:46
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3rd Alarm, Box 4373, Division 13 reports:
Secondary Searches thru out the Fire Bldg. are complete and negative.
Still have some minor fire and arching going on in the basement. Waiting on Con Ed.
Will be releasing Co’s shortly. Fire is UnderControl.
( Job Duration: 1 hr. / 8 mins. )
Queens Box 4373 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Queens Box 4373 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Queens Box 4373 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Queens Box 4373 Photo by BILL BENNETT
The FDNY went into Nassau County to fight this fire.
QUEENS
Queens, N. Y. 04/08/11 @ 09:15 hrs.
Queens Village Area
Box 8360
address: 244 – 04 Jamaica Ave x 244th St.
8060 @ 09:11
Engs. 304, 251, 301, 326*
T. Lad. 162, Lad. 165
Batt. 54 s/c
Rescue Co. #4*
Squad Co. #288*
* 4 Engs. / 2 Tks. / Rescue & Sqd. due to numerous calls for fire
“Eng. 304 to Queens, Urgent! 10 – 75 the Box, 2 Story Corner Bldg.”
10 – 75 – 8060 @ 09:14
TowerLadder 152 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Batt. 53
Division 14
“Car 4 “George” ( Assist. Chief Edward Baggott / Assist. Chief of Operations )
were at Cross Island Expressway & Jamaica Ave, All – Hands, extra Engine & Truck.”
All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 8060 @ 09:18
Engine 313 & Ladder 150 are s/c
Fire Building:
2 Story Brick 20 x 50 Taxpayer
Surrounding Properties:
Exp. #1: Is a Street
Exp. #2: Is a Similar Type attach
Exp. #3: Is a 1 Story extension
Exp. #4: Is a Street
2nd Alarm:
2 – 2 – 8060 @ 09:19
Engs. 317, 306, 299
T. Lad. 160
Eng. 324 w / Satellite 4
Batt. 50 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 52 “Resource Unit Leader”
Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #1
Command Tactical Unit
Car 4 “david” Assist. Chief Joseph Pfeifer
@ 09:27
Batt. 54 reports: Box 8060, We have 2 – lines stretched.
We have water on the fire. Trucks are “Opening Up”
@ 09:29
Car 4 “george” Box 8060, We have 1 – line stretched to the 1st floor.
We have 1 – line stretched to the 2nd floor. Truck Co’s are “Opening Up”
at this time. Still Doubtful.
@ 09:46
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 8060, Division 14 reports:
Primary Search of the 1st floor is negative, Primary Search of the 2nd floor is
negative. Still Doubtful. Special Call an additional Truck.
Ladder 164 is s/c
@ 09:53
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 8060, Car 4 “david”
Assist. Chief Joseph Pfeifer reports: Probably Will Hold.
@ 09:54
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 8060, Car 4 “david”
Assist. Chief Joseph Pfeifer reports: Secondary Searches on the 2nd floor
are complete and negative. Secondary Searches in Exp. #2 are complete
and negative.
@ 09:58
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 8060, Car 4 “david”
Assist. Chief Joseph Pfeifer reports: Secondary searches in the basement
are complete and negative. Fire remains at Probably Will Hold.
@ 10:12
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 8060, Car 4 “david”
Assist. Chief Joseph Pfeifer reports: Secondary searches in the Fire Bldg.
are still in progress. He place’s this Fire UnderControl.
( Job Duration: 1 hr. / 1 min. )
BROOKLYN
FDNY Engine 309 was on scene requesting the Truck for the tool at this accident. Photo by BILL BENNETT
The location was Flatbush Ave and Avenue U Photo by BILL BENNETT
FDNY ladder 159 put the tool in service to gain access to the female passenger Photo by BILL BENNETT
Within 5 minutes the women was freed from the auto Photo by BILL BENNETT
Here is a picture showing what was done to get to the passenger Photo by BILL BENNETT
QUEENS
Box 6027 Photo by BILL BENNETT
The location was 111-06 112th street Photo by BILL BENNETT
Fire was located in the basement. Photo by BILL BENNETT
FDNY Ladder-143 took the roof. Photo by BILL BENNETT
QUEENS
Queens box-9559 Photo by BILL BENNETT
The Location was 90-14 Metropolitan Ave Photo by BILL BENNETT
Battalion-46 requested an extra Engine and Truck above the "All Hands" Photo by BILL BENNETT
All firefighting operations lasted around an hour. Photo by BILL BENNETT
QUEENS
Engine 301 protects the exposure with the stang Photo by BILL BENNETT
Queens 2nd Alarm Photo by BILL BENNETT
Location was Jamaica Ave & 178th street. Photo by BILL BENNETT
This is the exposure as firefighters battle to save the rest of the house. Photo by BILL BENNETT
The bucket is used from Ladder-127 Photo by BILL BENNETT
The fire started in a vacant under construction Photo by BILL BENNETT
The house with the green siding is where the fire started. Photo by BILL BENNETT
If you look in the picture you can see the Chief in the window on the 3rd floor. Photo by BILL BENNETT
BROOKLYN Brooklyn Box 1880 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box 1880 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn, N. Y. 02/11/10 @ 00:30 hrs.
New Lots Section
Box 1880
address: 1484 Sutter Ave.
between: Forbell St. & Drew St.
1880 @ 00:31
Engs. 225, 236, 285
T. Lad. 107, T. Lad. 142
Batt. 39
10 – 75 – 1880 @ 00:34
Ladder 175 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Eng. 293
Rescue Co. #2
Squad Co. #252
Batt. 51
Division 15
Fire Building:
2 Story Frame 20 x 40 P/D
Surrounding Properties:
Exp. #1: Is a Street
Exp. #2: Is a Vacant Lot
Exp. #3: Is a Similar Type detach
Exp. #4: Is a Similar Type detach
All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 1880 @ 00:36
Batt. 39 reports: Box 1880, Using All – Hands for a fire in the basement of a 2 Story frame
Private Dwelling. We have 2 – lines stretched, 1 – line in operation. Truck Co’s are
“Opening Up” Searches are in progress. Fire’s Doubtful.
2nd Alarm:
2 – 2 – 1880 @ 00:44
Engs. 332, 331, 294, 290
Lads. 173, 143
Eng. 207 w / Satellite 6
Batt. 44 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 58 “Resource Unit Leader”
Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #2
Command Tactical Unit
@ 00:54
Division 15: Box 1880, Fire remains Doubtful.
We have a large amount of debri in the rear of the Bldg.
Special Call an additional Truck.
Ladder 103 is s/c
@ 01:02
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 1880, Division 15 reports:
2 – lines stretched, 1 – line in operation. All visible fire has been knocked down.
Primary Searches of the basement & 1st floor are complete and negative.
Fire is Probably Will Hold.
@ 01:07
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 1880, Division 15 reports:
Secondary searches in the basement will be delayed due to a large amount of
debri, and the collapse of the basement stairs.
@ 01:13
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 2nd Alarm, Box 1880, Division 15 reports:
Secondary Searches are negative thru out are complete and negative.
Fire is UnderControl.
( Job Duration: 43 mins. )
Brooklyn Box 1880 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box 1880 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box 1880 Photo by BILL BENNETT
QUEENS
Queens box 5294 107-09 Rockaway Blvd. Photo by BILL BENNETT
Fire was located in the Tropical Nights Bar. Photo by BILL BENNETT
Command reported heavy fire on the 1st floor of a 2 story 25 X 50. Photo by BILL BENNETT
The fire was knocked down and held to an "ALL HANDS" Photo by BILL BENNETT
QUEENS
3rd Alarm Box 7025 Photo by BILL BENNETT
Queens, N. Y. 10/01/10 @ 24:00 hrs.
Laurel Hill Section / Maspeth
Box 7027
address: 57 – 02 49th St.
between: Laurel Hill Blvd. & Maspeth Ave.
Fire at a Cement Plant
7027 @ 23:59
Engs. 259, 291, Sqd. Co. #288
Lad. 128, Lad. 140
Batt. 45
10 – 75 – 7027 @ 00:02
TowerLadder 163 is designated as the “FAST” Truck
Eng. 206
Rescue Co. #4
Batt. 28
Division 14
All – Hands:
7 – 5 – 7027 @ 00:03
Batt. 45 reports: Box 7027, All – Hands on arrival. Outside fire at this time
involving chemical tanks and small Bldgs. Special Call Haz. Mat and an additional
Engine & TowerLadder.
@ 00:03
Engine 325 & TowerLadder 124 s/c
Haz. Mat. Co. #1
Haz. Mat. Battalion
Squad Co. #252 as a Haz. Tech. Co.
Squad Co. #270 as the Squad Co.
2nd Alarm:
2 – 2 – 7920 @ 00:14
Engs. 292, 287, 271, 237
Lad. 136
Eng. 324 w / Satellite 4
Batt. 37 “Safety Officer”
Batt. 46 “Resource Unit Leader”
Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1 / Tactical Support Unit #1
Car 10: Deputy Assist. Chief Kevin Butler
@ 00:17
Division 14: Box 7027, We put TowerLadder 163 to work,
Special Call another TowerLadder as the “FAST” Truck
TowerLadder 146 is assigned
@ 00:20
Division 14: Box 7027, We hand 2 – lines stretched and in operation.
( 1 ) Stang in operation, ( 2 ) TowerLadders being set – up. Fire involves at
least ( 3 ) small structures, vehicle, and some type of fuel storage tank.
Fire’s Doubtful.
@ 00:28
Division 14: Box 7027 Transmit a 10-86 “Foam Operations Response”
Foam Assignment:
Eng. 294 w / Foam 294
Eng. 260 w / Foam 260
Eng. 207 w / Satellite 6
Eng. 238 w / Foam Tender
Eng. 228 w / Purple “K” Unit
Eng. 229 w / Purple “K” Unit
Batt. 14 & Batt. 4 as “Foam Coordinators”
@ 00:47
“Fieldcom 1 to Queens, Urgent! Transmit a 3rd Alarm by order’s of Division 14”
3rd Alarm:
3 – 3 – 7027 @ 00:47
Engs. 277, 218, 216, 221
Lad. 106, Lad. 116
Batt. 35
Batt. 31 “Staging Manager”
Batt. 33 “Air Re-Con Chief”
Mask Service Unit #1
@ 01:10
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3rd Alarm, Box 7027, Car 10,
Deputy Assist. Chief Butler reports: Have ( 2 ) Satellites in operation.
( 2 ) TowerLadders in operation. We had a few minor explosions.
Setting up a Foam operation. Fire remains Doubtful.
@ 01:19
Fieldcom 1: Special Call an additional Satellite Co.
Special Call ( 2 ) additional Battalion Chief’s
Engine 9 w / Satellite 1
Batt. 50 act. 46, Batt. 52 are s/c
@ 01:32
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3rd Alarm, Box 7027, Car 10,
Deputy Assist. Chief Butler reports: Making progress on the fire with hand-lines
using Foam. Setting up the Satellite with the Foam Tender. Still Doubtful.
@ 02:02
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3rd Alarm, Box 7027, Car 10,
Deputy Assist. Chief Butler reports: All visible fire has been knocked down.
Extinguishing pockets of fire at this time. ( 1 ) TowerLadder set-up for
Foam Operations. ( 1 ) TowerLadder & ( 1 ) hand-line in operation.
Fire is Probably Will Hold.
(Job Duration at this point: 2 hrs. / 3 mins. )
3rd Alarm Box 7025 Photo by BILL BENNETT
3rd Alarm Box 7025 Photo by BILL BENNETT
3rd Alarm Box 7025 Photo by BILL BENNETT
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 86th St.
between: 108th Ave. & 109th 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
2nd 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. 2nd 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 1st floor are negative at this time.
3rd 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 & 86th 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 86th St.
Special Call ( 2 ) additional Engine Co’s.
Eng. 319 & 305 are s/c
@ 16:49
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 3rd 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 3rd 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 3rd 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 3rd 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 3rd 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
3rd Alarm Box 2093 Photo by BILL BENNETT
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 129th St.
between: Metropolitan Ave. & Kew Gardens Rd
9689 @ 11:49
Sqd. Co. #270, Engs. 298, 315, 294* ( Sqd. 270 is 1st 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 2nd floor of a 6 Story Brick
occupied multiple dwelling.
“Batt. 51 to Queens, 2nd Alarm! Heavy fire on the 2nd & 3rd floors.”
2nd 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 2nd 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 2nd floor. Heavy fire on the 3rd floor. Fire’s Doubtful.
@ 12:03
“ Division 13 to Queens, Transmit a 3rd Alarm”
3rd 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 2nd floor.
Heavy fire on the 3rd floor. Possible extension to the 4th floor. We have
4 – lines stretched and in operation. Fire’s Doubtful.
@ 12:15
“ Division 13 to Queens, Transmit a 4th Alarm. Now have heavy fire out the 4th floor with
possible extensions to the 5th floor. “
4th 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 2nd floor, and floor above are negative.
Primary Searches are in progress on the 4th; 5th; & 6th floors. Main body of fire has been darken
down on the 4th floor. Making Progress. Still Doubtful.
@ 12:26
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4th Alarm, Box 9689, Division 13, Deputy Chief Dominico
reports: Primary Searches in the “B” Wing, 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; & 6th floors are negative. Doubtful.
@ 12:56
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4th Alarm, Box 9689, Car 9, Assist. Chief Sutnick, Queens Boro
Commander reports: Secondary Searches on the 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; & 6th 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 4th 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
Photo by BILL BENNETT
BRONX
978 Southern Blvd. x East 163rd 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 163rd 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 2nd Alarm, Special Call ( 2 ) additional Battalion Chief”
2nd 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 3rd 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”
3rd 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 163rd 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 4th Alarm.
We have ( 3 ) TowerLadders in operation. Heavy fire in all 3 stores. Exterior operations.
4th 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 4th 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 4th 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 4th 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 163rd St. Photo by BILL BENNETT
978 Southern Blvd. x East 163rd St. Photo by BILL BENNETT
978 Southern Blvd. x East 163rd 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 166th 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 2nd Alarm”
2nd 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 3rd Alarm!”
3rd 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 166th St.
@ 23:56
Division 6: Special Call an additional TowerLadder on the 3rd 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 4th line to Exp. #3 which is a 6 Story Occupied Multiple Dwelling.
We have heavy fire 1st 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 3rd 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 3rd 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 3rd Ave. cor. of 68th 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 1st floor store of a 4 Story Brick, Commercial on the
1st 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 2nd Alarm”
2nd 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 2nd 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 2nd Alarm, Box 1108, Division 8, Deputy Chief Leonard reports:
5 – lines stretched, 5 – lines in operation. Fire extended to the 2nd floor and possibly the 3rd 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 3rd Alarm”
3rd 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: 3rd 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 4th Alarm.
Have ( 2 ) Trucks Special Called on the 4th Alarm “K”
4th 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 4th Alarm, Box 1108, Car 4 “George” Assist. Chief Baggott
reports: Fire on the 1st; 2nd; & 3rd 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 4th 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 4th 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 3rd & 4th floors. Still Doubtful.
@ 01:53
Fieldcom 1: Progress Report for the 4th 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 4th 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 4th 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 3rd St.
between: 3rd Ave. & 4th 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