🌟FLEET FRIDAY 🌟 FDNY BRUSH FIRE UNIT 1 - INDIAN PUMPS / FORESTRY HOSE

There are a Total of 8 Brush Fire Units Citywide in the FDNY. 5 of them are in Staten Island, 1 in Brooklyn, 1 in Queens and 1 in the Bronx! Brush Fire Units are staffed with 2 Firefighters & Officer during Brush Fire Season Day Tours Only 0900 to 1800 Hours which start from around Mid March to Mid April & Mid October to Mid November. Total of 180 Days is Required per year split 90 & 90. While they are Inservice they will patrol potential areas throughout there district they are assigned. Brush Fire Units if not assigned on initial ticket. 1 Brush Fire will be assigned on the All Hands Doubtful Signal Citywide. They also get activated during Hurricanes with Heavy Winds & Rain. As well as Winter Storm Blizzards as the Brush Fire Units have High Clearance & 4 Wheel Drive capabilities but they will be staffed with 3 Firefighters & Officer. During Off Season the Primary Engine Company may take the Brush Fire Unit to Scenes. Al Brush Fire Units and all Engine & Ladder Companies in Staten Island Carry Forestry Hose & Indian Pumps. Some Engine & Ladder Companies near Large Parks & Near Large Areas of Brush Carry Indian Pumps as well. The Bigger Brush Fire Units Carry Stokes Baskets not pictured in the video. FDNY Members do not get wildland firefighting gear, they use there regular structural firefighting gear.

Brush Fire Unit 1 is with Engine 164 covering 23rd Battalion Southern Portion of Staten Island
Brush Fire Unit 2 is with Engine 166 covering 22nd Battalion North Western Portion of Staten Island
Brush Fire Unit 3 is with Engine 156 covering 21st Battalion North Eastern Portion of Staten Island
Brush Fire Unit 4 is with Engine 167 they utilize a Pick Up Truck Covering Staten Island
Brush Fire Unit 5 is with Engine 161 they utilize a Older Pick Up Truck Covering Staten Island
Brush Fire Unit 6 is with Engine 321 covering Brooklyn
Brush Fire Unit 7 is with Engine 266 covering Queens
Brush Fire Unit 8 is with Engine 97 covering The Bronx & Northern Manhattan.

Average 30 calls a year


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