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                                 NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
   
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
Brooklyn Box 2263
Brooklyn Box 2263
Brooklyn Box 2263
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 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 Box 3652 "All Hands" fire in Coney Island                                                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box 3652 "All Hands" fire in Coney Island                                                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box 3652 "All Hands" fire in Coney Island                                                                      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
BROOKLYN: *ALL-HANDS* 1075 Box1991  220 ESSEX ST X ATLANTIC AVE, FIRE IN A 1 STY 20 X 30 VAC BLDG
BROOKLYN: *ALL-HANDS* 1075 Box1991  220 ESSEX ST X ATLANTIC AVE, FIRE IN A 1 STY 20 X 30 VAC BLDG
BROOKLYN: *ALL-HANDS* 1075 Box1991  220 ESSEX ST X ATLANTIC AVE, FIRE IN A 1 STY 20 X 30 VAC BLDG
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 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.                                             
The 2nd floor collapsed into the 1st floor. Rescue 4 used wood to shore house before searches are completed.
 

 
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                                          
 Brooklyn Box 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 
The fire was located in the basement of a 3 story O/M/D 25 x 60            Photo by BILL BENNETT
The fire was knocked down within 30 minutes.                                                                                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
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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.
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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
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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 Box-2688                                                                                                                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT 
Brooklyn Box-2688                                                                                                                                     Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box-2688                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box-2688                                                                                                 .                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box-2688                                                                                                                                      Photo by BILL BENNETT
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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 Box 2969                                                                                                                                   Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn Box 2969                                                                                                                                    Photo by BILL BENNETT
 
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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.
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                Photo by BILL BENNETT                 
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                             Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                             Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                             Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                              Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                               Photo by BILL BENNETT
Brooklyn 10th Alarm                                                                              Photo by BILL BENNETT
 
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FDNY Firefighters from the Boro of Brooklyn operate at this Boat fire.                   Photo by BILL BENNETT
 
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Brooklyn Squad-1 was involved in this accident at the corners of 40th & Fort Hamilton Parkway. 1/30/07
 
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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.