FDNY 10-75 BOX 2571 BUILDING FIRE

A FIRE ON THE 5TH FLOOR OF APARTMENT BUILDING ON MARCH 28 2007. ALL HANDS WAS TRANSMITTED. RESPONDING COMPANIES ARE: ENGINES, 250, 281, 282, LADDERS, 157, 147, 148 RESCUE 2, BATTALION 48, 41 DIVISION 15, RAC 2 AND SOME MORE.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• FDNY
• FIRE
• BROOKLYN
• ENGINE
• LADDER
• 10-75

[JohnR177]

You'd be suprised how many guys have gotten hit and/or killed by the number of cars the drive past and hit them.

Not just FDNY, but departments all over.

[pocketchange12]

My name is Andy and I am running the NYC marathon in November to raise funds for Nick, a fallen FDNY firefighter who was killed on 9/11. Please visit AndyRuns(dot)com. "Make things happen for others, and things will happen for you."

[DnitschEMT]

@marcelrotgans We have built in tanks on our engines, our engine has 1500 gallons or 5500 liters, but we try to hook to hydrants as fast as possible. I am on a department in the country, and sometimes we do not have hydrants but use 3 or 4 tanker trucks that hold 3000 gallons or 11000 liters. These tankers drive between the fire and the nearest hydrant or river to keep water coming.

[marcelrotgans]

@DnitschEMT okay i see i live in Holland we have only 6 fireman on a engine including the driver on a ladder we have 2 fireman.

But i have an other question, do the engines have build in water tanks or do they have to hook up on a hydrant first?

Her in holland the have a build in watertank

Any way thanks for your answer

[DnitschEMT]

@marcelrotgans The reason for the amount of trucks is the need for firemen. There is a big difference between the fire trucks here and in Europe as a whole. In the US we typically use Engines and Ladder trucks that seat a driver and 3 firemen, whereas in Europe the typical engine carries a driver and 8 firemen. Hope that explains it.

[marcelrotgans]

Its amazing how many trucks and engines they send out to a fire in the USA, i live in holland and when they have a structure fire they send 2 engines and one ladder then depending on the fire they will send a officer and a breath protection truck only when its a big fire some more is send on the scene

[Himdarling44]

@JNHstudios Anytime, and if you have anymore questions let me know. I spend way too much of my time surfing the web and looking for new ways of doing things. Stay safe out there.

[JNHstudios]

@Himdarling44 Thank you so much for that much needed info! I checked out both of your suggestions and now I have a basis to work from. God bless!

[Himdarling44]

@JNHstudios There are a number of different ways you can attach a strap to a "can". A company called Fire Hooks Unlimited makes them in two different styles to fit most. These don't cost much but work pretty well. There is a video on youtube called "Fire Attack - using the can". It shows a homebrew method that works well and also shows a good demo of what a can can do. Check it out and if you don't find it by searching for the title, do a search for FFDGP, he is the one who uploaded the vid.

[JNHstudios]

Nice video! Loved the amount of different angles and shots you got! If you ever get the chance would you be able to get a good shot of the FDNY water cans (the silver 2.5gal fire extinguishers)? I'm interested in seeing how NYs boys attach the carry strap to them. Take care!

[DroppingTheRightTone]

Must be nice to have so many people there to help rack hose. Were lucky to have 4 guys.

[miyan12]

Someone tell 147's LCC next time to extend his aerial ladder at least 5' over the roof. And, why so close to the edge of the building? Not monday morning quarterbacking, but come on bro. Stay low, and let it blow, start water, and lets go.