Aug 22, 2002 · FDNY Hose Loads/Configuration The hose is 2-1/2-inch usually 2-3 lengths (100'-150') It is configured so that both mail and female ends are side by side. It commonly used for fires where a standpipe hookup is required, not necessarily a high-rise building. The nozzle is a smoothbore nozzle with an 1-1/8-inch tip. Other hose carried on the side of the pumper includes a 35-foot soft section 5 ...

Jan 13, 2004 · Each platoon gets a long weekend every three weeks, so Monday through Thursday is 24/48 and Fri-Sun are 24/24. Thats called a Kelly schedule and thats what most departments use. Thats what I have now, with Friday Kelly's. AKA: Mr. Whoo-Whoo IAFF Local 3900 IACOJ-The Crusty Glow Worm ENGINE 302 - …

Aug 10, 2004 · FDNY engine comapnies carry at least 10 sections of 3.5" supply hose. They also carry two beds of 2.5" hose, one with a 2.5" nozzle and the other with a leader of 1.75" hose with a 15/16" solid bore. They can't use more than six lengths of 1.75" hose on the end of the line. They also have a front bumper pre-connect. If a rig has the fourth bed in the back, they usually have that as a second 2. ...

May 14, 2013 · The Fire Service is still rich in tradition on the East Coast, particularly the North East. Sure, does FDNY have issues, absolutely, but show me a department that isn't having some issues.

Mar 28, 2024 · FDNY Exam 4044 is coming up fast. The filing period Is currently Scheduled for 06/24/24 - 08/09/24 You must be under 29 years old before the Beginning of the Filing period in order to apply.

Jul 17, 2009 · Can someone please remind me what "fire still doubtful" means. Does it mean there's a possibility fire conditions still exist (extension, hot spots etc.)? I thought it meant the fire wasn't out yet, but on the last recording someone said the fire on the 38th floor was knocked down but then he said the fire was still doubtful.

Aug 30, 2002 · Capabilities include - supplying manifolds, long distance water delivery using LDH (5 inch) [Largest hose carried on FDNY engines is 3.5 inch - in the left most section of the hosebed], relaying water from fireboats or pumpers at draft, drafting water at waterfront operations. -- this info is from James Griffiths book- and from WNYF back issues.

Jun 22, 2007 · An example of a fire currently happening as of this posting: Bronx 3-3-3490 (3rd alarm Box 3490) Burke Avenue and White Plains Road, Division 7 states at the end of his progress report "...fire is doubtful, K."

Mar 3, 2005 · The Basic engine that the FDNY uses works for them because they have specific apparatus designed for specific tasks that work with in their system. Engines fight fire by supplying water.

Jan 23, 2011 · FWIW, we adopted the FDNY load at work about three years ago after we had a committee of firefighters and line officers spend six months deploying different high-rise folds over 300 times. A majority of our uses for the HRP are in mid-rises, and we've found that it works exceptionally well narrow stairways or stairwells without a center well. Career Fire CaptainTechniques and ideas from the ...