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Active Firehouses

Fire Department Buildings

Fire Department Buildings

Check out pictures of all the firehouses in the City of Buffalo! 

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Fire Department Buildings

Fire Department Buildings

Fire Department Buildings

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Logos and Patches

Fire Department Buildings

Apparatus and Vehicles

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Apparatus and Vehicles

Apparatus and Vehicles

Apparatus and Vehicles

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Radio Designations

Apparatus and Vehicles

Bureaus and Divisions

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Bureaus and Divisions

Apparatus and Vehicles

Bureaus and Divisions

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Active Firehouses

Engine 1/Ladder 2

Engine 2/Division Chief

132 Ellicott Street

Downtown Neighborhood

"The Downtowners"

Built 1952

Engine 2/Division Chief

Engine 2/Division Chief

376 Virginia Street

Allentown Neighborhood

Built 1997

Engine 3/HazMat 1/3rd Battalion Chief

Engine 3/HazMat 1/3rd Battalion Chief

601 Broadway Street

Pratt-Willert Neighborhood

Built 1981

Engine 4

Engine 3/HazMat 1/3rd Battalion Chief

941 Abbott Road

South Park Neighborhood

"Hollywood Palace"

Built 1964

Engine 19

209 Forest Avenue

Grant-Amherst Neighborhood

"Casino Nineteen"

Built 1887

Engine 20 (Fireboat)

155 Ohio Street

Old First Ward Neighborhood

Fireboat Edward M. Cotter

Built 1955

Engine 21/Ladder 6/Rescue 1

Engine 21/Ladder 6/Rescue 1

1229 Jefferson Avenue

Masten Park Neighborhood

"The Big House"

Built 1990

Engine 22

Engine 21/Ladder 6/Rescue 1

1528 Broadway Street

Broadway-Bailey Neighborhood

"Double Deuce"

Built 1890

Engine 23/ATF Response Vehicle

3226 Bailey Avenue

Kensington-Bailey Neighborhood

"Uptown Runners"

Built 2010

Engine 25/Ladder 10/6th Battalion Chief

517 Southside Parkway

South Side Neighborhhood

"Pride of South Side"

Built 1960

Engine 26

703 Tonawanda Street

Riverside Neighborhood

"The Lone Wolf"

Built 1894

Engine 28

1170 Lovejoy Street

Lovejoy Neighborhood

"The Iron Islanders"

Built 1897

Engine 31/Ladder 14

Engine 31/Ladder 14

Engine 31/Ladder 14

2044 Bailey Avenue

Schiller Park Neighborhood

"East Side Express"

Built 2009

Engine 32/Ladder 5

Engine 31/Ladder 14

Engine 31/Ladder 14

700 Seneca Street

Larkinville Neighborhood

"Larkinville Hose Company"

Built 1955

Engine 33

Engine 31/Ladder 14

1720 Fillmore Avenue

Hamlin Park Neighborhood

"The Big Dogs"

Built 2016

Engine 34/Ladder 7

2837 Main Street

University Heights Neighborhood

"Mercer Maniacs/The Roof Rats"

Built 1912 - Addition 2005

Engine 35/Ladder 15

Engine 35/Ladder 15

1512 Clinton Street

Kaisertown Neighborhood

"Kaisertown Cowboys"

Built 1913

Engine 36/Ladder 13

Engine 35/Ladder 15

860 Hertel Avenue

West Hertel Neighborhood

"Hertel Hustlers/Tower of Terror"

Built 2006

Engine 37/Ladder 4/4the Battalion Chief

Engine 37/Ladder 4/4the Battalion Chief

Engine 37/Ladder 4/4the Battalion Chief

500 Rhode Island Street

West Side Neighborhood

"Chenago Lounge"

Built 1966

Engine 38/7th Battalion Chief

Engine 37/Ladder 4/4the Battalion Chief

Engine 37/Ladder 4/4the Battalion Chief

398 Linden Avenue

Parkside Neighborhood

"The Zoo Crew"

Built 1926

Engine 25/Ladder 10/6th Battalion

Engine 37/Ladder 4/4the Battalion Chief

Engine 25/Ladder 10/6th Battalion

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Built 2024

fire department buildings

Alarm Office

Fire Investigations Unit

Communications Division

332 Ellicott Street - 2nd Floor

Built 1977

Communications Division

Fire Investigations Unit

Communications Division

332 Ellicott Street - 1st Floor

Built 1977

Fire Investigations Unit

Fire Investigations Unit

Fire Investigations Unit

68 Court Street - 4th Floor

Built 1936

Fire Prevention Bureau

Fire Investigations Unit

65 Niagara Square (City Hall) -3rd Floor

Built 1931

Headquarters

68 Court Street - 4th Floor

Built 1936

Hose Tower

185 Court Street

Built 1931

Repair Shop

Service Station

39 Seventh Street

Built 1931

Service Station

Service Station

175 Court Street - 1st Floor

Built 1931

Supply Depot

175 Court Street - 2nd Floor

Built 1931

Special Operations

Training Annex - HazMat

197 Court Street

Built 1977

Training Annex - HazMat

Training Annex - HazMat

Training Annex - HazMat

40 Ganson Street

Built 1952

Training Bureau

Training Annex - HazMat

Training Annex - HazMat

3359 Broadway Street - Cheektowaga

Built 1971


current Apparatus and vehicles

Engine 1

Engine 1

Engine 1

Engine 1 (F- 329) is a 2007 American LaFrance 750/1500 housed with Ladder 2 located at 132 Ellicott Street downtown. They are in the 4th Battalion

Engine 2

Engine 1

Engine 1

Engine 2 (F-346) is a 2023 E-One 900/1500 housed at 376 Virginia Street in Allentown along with the Division Chief and F-40. They are in the 4th Battalion

Engine 3

Engine 1

Engine 3 (F-334) is a 2011 American LaFrance 750/1500 housed at 601 Broadway on the near East Side along with the 3rd Battalion Chief and HazMat 1.  They are in the 3rd Battalion.

Engine 4

Engine 4 (F-331) is a 2009 Crimson 750/1750 house at 939 Abbott Road in South Buffalo. They are in the 4th Battalion

Engine 19

Engine 19 (F-343) is a 2020 E-One 750/1750 housed at 209 Forest Avenue in the Grant Amherst. They are in the 4th Battalion 

Engine 20

Engine 20 better known as the Fireboat Edward M. Cotter is housed at 155 Ganson Street in the Old First Ward. Built in 1900, it is the world's oldest continually operating fireboat in the country 

Engine 21

Engine 21 (F-342) is a 2017 E-One 750/1750 housed with Ladder 6 and Rescue 1 located at 1229 Jefferson Avenue in Masten Park. They are in the 3rd Battalion. 

Engine 22

Engine 22 (F-338) is a 2013 American LaFrance 750/1500 located at 1528 Broadway Street on the East Side. They are in the 3rd Battalion

Engine 23

Engine 23 (F-335) is a 2011 American LaFrance 750/1500 located at 3226 Bailey Avenue in the Kensington Bailey neighborhood. They are in the 7th Battalion

Engine 25

Engine 25

Engine 25 (F-332) is a 2009 Crimson 750/1750 housed with the 6th Battalion Chief and Ladder 10 at 517 Southside Parkway on the South Side. They are in the 6th Battalion

Engine 26

Engine 25

Engine 26

Engine 26 (F-344) is a 2020 E-One 750/1750 located  at 703 Tonawanda Street in Riverside. They are in the 7th Battalion

Engine 28

Engine 25

Engine 26

Engine 28 (F-328) is a 2007 American LaFrance located at 1170 East Lovejoy Street in Lovejoy. They are in the 3rd Battalion. 

Engine 31

Engine 31

Engine 31

Engine 31 (F-330) is a 2007 American LaFrance 750/1500 housed with Ladder 14 located at 2044 Bailey Avenue on the East Side. They are in the 3rd Battalion. 

Engine 32

Engine 31

Engine 31

Engine 32 (F-336) is a 2011 American LaFrance 750/1500 housed with Ladder 5located at 700 Seneca Street in the Larkin District. They are in the 6th Battalion. 

Engine 33

Engine 31

Engine 33 (F-339) is a 2012 American LaFrance 750/1500 housed at 1720 Fillmore Avenue in the Hamlin Park neighborhood. They are in the 3rd Battalion.

Engine 34

Engine 34 9F-333) is a 2011 American LaFrance housed with Ladder 7 located at 2837 Main Street in University Heights. They are in the 7th Battalion.

Engine 35

Engine 35

Engine 35 (F-323) is a 2006 American LaFrance 750/1500 housed with Ladder 15 located at 1512 Clinton Street in Kaisertown. They are in the 6th Battalion.

Engine 36

Engine 35

Engine 36 (F-340) is a 2016 E-One 750/1750 housed with Ladder 13 located at 860 Hertel Avenue in the West Hertel neighborhood. They are in the 7th Battalion.

Engine 37

Engine 37

Engine 37 (F-341) is a 2016 E-One 750/1750 housed with Ladder 4 and B-44 located at 500 Rhode Island Street on the West Side. They are in the 4th Battalion. 

Engine 38

Engine 37

Engine 38 (F-345) is a 2020 E-One 750/1750 housed with B-47 located at 398 Linden Avenue in the  Parkside neighborhood. They are in the 7th Battalion.

Ladder 2

Ladder 2 (F-262) is a 2011 American LaFrance mid mount housed with Engine 1 located at 132 Ellicott Street in Downtown. They are in the 4th Battalion. 

Ladder 4

Ladder 4 (F-263) is a 2012 American LaFrance 93' mid mount bucket housed with Engine 37 and B-44 located at 500 Rhode Island Street on the West Side. They are in the 4th Battalion.

Ladder 5

Ladder 5 (F-267) is a 2023 Pierce 100' mid mount stick housed with Engine 32 located at 700 Seneca Street in Larkin District. They are in the 6th Battalion.

Ladder 6

Ladder 6 (F-257) is a 2006 American LaFrance 93' rear mount bucket  housed with Engine 21 and Rescue 1 at 1229 Jefferson Avenue in Masten Park. They are in the 3rd Battalion. 

Ladder 7

Ladder 7 (F-264) is a 2015 Pierce 100' rear mount bucket housed with Engine 34  located at 2837 Main Street in North Buffalo. They are in the 7th Battalion.

Ladder 10

Ladder 10 (F-257) is a 2007 American LaFrance 93' rear mount bucket housed with Engine 25 and B-43 located at 517 Southside Parkway in South Buffalo. They are in the 6th Battalion. 

Ladder 13

Ladder 13 (F-266) is a 2017 E-1 100' rear mount bucket housed with Engine 36 located at 860 Hertel Avenue in North Buffalo. They are in the 7th Battalion.

Ladder 14

Ladder 14

Ladder 14 (F-261) is a 2011 American LaFrance 93' mid mount bucket housed with Engine 31 located at 2044 Bailey Aveneue on the East Side. They are in the 3rd Battalion.

Ladder 15

Ladder 14

Ladder 15

Ladder 15 (F-267) is a 2022 Pierce 105' rear mount stick housed with Engine 35 located at 1512 Clinton Street in Kaisertown. They are in the 6th Battalion.

Rescue 1

Ladder 14

Ladder 15

Rescue 1 (FR-6) is a 2019 E-One housed at Engine 21 and Ladder 6's quarters at 1229 Jefferson Avenue. They are in the 3rd Battalion. R-1 carries extrication and specialized rescue tools and responds to all major MVA's, working fires and tech rescue calls throughout the city.

Special Ops Division Chief (B-55)

Special Ops Division Chief (B-55)

The Special Ops Division Chief (F-505) better known as B-55 is a 2018 Ford housed at Special Operations quarters downtown at 197 Court Street. She is responsible for all HazMat and Technical Rescue training and incidents. 

On Duty Division Chief (B-56)

Special Ops Division Chief (B-55)

The On Duty Division Chief (F-526) also known as B-56 is a 2020 Chevy housed with Engine 2 on Virginia Street. He responds to only working fires and other major incidents throughout the city.

3rd Battalion Chief (B-43)

The 3rd Battalion Chief (F-522) better known as B-43 is a 2020 Chevy housed at Engine 25/Ladder 10's quarters. It covers the east side and central part of the city. 

4th Battalion Chief (B-44)

The 4th Battalion Chief (F-527) better known as B-44 is a 2020 Chevy housed at Engine 37/Ladder 4's quarters. It covers mostly the west side of the city.

6th Battalion Chief (B-46)

6th Battalion Chief (B-46)

The 6th Battalion Chief (F-538) better known as B-46 is a 2023 Chevy housed at Engine 25/Ladder 10's quarters. It covers the south side of the city.

7th Battalion Chief (B-47)

6th Battalion Chief (B-46)

The 7th Battalion Chief (F-536) better known as B-47 is a 2023 Chevy housed at Engine 38's quarters. It covers the northeast side of the city.

Accountability Officer (F-40)

The On Duty Accountability Officer-Lieutenant (F-474) is a 2013 Chevy housed with Engine 2 on Virgina Street. It's radio ID is F-40. They respond to all working fires, hazmat, and all serious MVA's  

EMS Lieutenant (F-20)

The On Duty EMS Lieutenant (F-521) also known as F-20 is a 2020 Chevy housed at the Service Station on Court Street downtown. They respond to all working fires, hazmat, serious MVA's, OD's, cardiac arrests and for needle pick ups. They also resupply the companies with medical supplies 

EMS ATV

HazMat 1 (HM-1)

This EMS ATV (F-ATV) is a 2007 John Deer used for patient transport at festivals and other events. It is currently housed at the fire training academy in Cheektowaga. 

HazMat 1 (HM-1)

City Engineer (F-39)

HazMat 1 (HM-1)

HazMat 1 (F-200) is a 2001 Pierce housed at Engine 3's quarters on Broadway and Monroe. It responds to all major HazMat incidents and does standbys for major events in the city.

Water Rescue Unit

City Engineer (F-39)

City Engineer (F-39)

The Water Rescue Unit (F-494) is a 2016 Ram housed at Engine 1/Ladder 2's quarters on Ellicott Street. The unit tows a zodiac that responds to all water rescue calls. It is cross manned by the station personnel. 

City Engineer (F-39)

City Engineer (F-39)

City Engineer (F-39)

Although the City Engineer (E-10) also known as F-39 is not a fire department vehicle but is an engineer that responds to incidents involving buildings and infrastructure to determine if they can be deemed safe. F-39 is a take home vehicle.

Air/Light Response Unit (F-9)

The Air Supply Unit (F-530) known as F-9 is a 2021 Freight Liner housed at the Service Station on Court Street downtown. It supplies air and SCBA bottles on fire scenes.

Air Supply Unit (F-8)

The Air Supply Unit (F-472) known as F-8 is a 2011 Ford Box Truck housed at the Service Station on Court Street downtown. It's used as a backup to F-9 and as a supply rig.

Behavioral Health Unit (F-19)

Behavioral Health rig better known as F-19 is a 2024 Chevy Tahoe assigned to the is Planning Division and is a take home vehicle. 

Field Command Unit (FC-1)

The Field Command Unit (F-473) is a 2012 Freight Line housed at Engine 36 on Hertel Avenue. It is used as a Mobile Command Post for major incidents and for standbys at major events.

Rehabilitation/MCI Unit

Rehabilitation/MCI Unit

The Rehabilitation/MCI  Unit (F-481) is a 2013 Freight Line housed at Engine 33's quarters on Fillmore Avenue. It is called out for incidents during extreme cold or heat for firefighter rehab. 

Medical Response Unit

Rehabilitation/MCI Unit

The Medical Response Unit (F-471) better known as the Active Shooter Rig is a 2011 Ford F-350 stored at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown. It is stocked with extra medical equipment for an Active Shooter Incident or MCI  

CBRNE 1 (KL-1)

CBRNE 1 (KL-1)

CBRNE 1 (F-448) is a 2006 Ford housed at Engine 31/Ladder 14's quarters on Bailey Avenue. It's used to tow Decon Trailer 1.

CBRNE 2

CBRNE 1 (KL-1)

CBRNE 2 (F-449) is a 2006 Ford housed at Engine 37/Ladder 4/B-44's quarters on Rhode Island Street . It's used to tow the EMS Trailer. 

CBRNE 3

CBRNE 3 (F-450) is a 2006 Ford assigned to the Special Ops Division on Court Street downtown.

CBRNE 4

CBRNE 4 (F-451) is a 2006 Ford housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown.

Training Bureau Utility

This Training Bureau Utility (F-470) rig  is a 2004 Ford housed at the Training Bureau in Cheektowaga.

Communications Division Boom

The Communications Division Boom (F-167) is a Ford and is stored at Engine 2's quarters on Virginia and Elmwood Avenue.

ATF Response Rig

Fire Investigation Unit (F-11)

This ATF Response rig is a Pierce housed at Engine 23's Quarters on Bailey Avenue. It is not a Buffalo Fire vehicle but is used in Arson and Explosives cases by the U.S. ATF for investigations.

Fire Investigation Unit (F-11)

Fire Investigation Unit (F-11)

Fire Investigation uses this (F-523) 2020 Chevy that is housed in a parking lot at Fire Headquarters on Court Street. 

Squad 4

Squad 4 (F-524) is a 2020 Chevy.  It is currently used as a spare rig housed at the Service Station on Staats Streets downtown.

Collapse Team Rig

Communications Division

The Collapse Rig  (F-480) better known as the "Wood Wagon" is a 2013 International housed at  Engine 21/Ladder 6 & Rescue 1 on Jefferson Avenue. It carries wood, struts and other items used in Urban SAR.

Communications Division

Communications Division

Communications Division

The Communications Division (F-468) vehicle is a 2008 Chevy Cube Van used to do in the field radio and line repair for BFD equipment. It's housed at the Communication Division on Ellicott Street downtown.

Fire Marshal

Communications Division

Communications Division

The Fire Marshal (F-461) is a 2008 Ford used by the Fire Marshals Office for Fire Investigations and Post Blast Evidence Collection. It's housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown.

Repair Shop Tire & Plow Truck

The Tire and Plow Truck (F-85) is a 1999 Ford F-350 is used by the Repair Shop for in field apparatus repairs. It is housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown.

Repair Shop Tow Truck

The Repair Shop Tow Truck (F-138) better known as F-2 is a 1986 Mack used by the Repair Shop to tow BFD vehicles and apparatus. It is housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown.

Repair Shop Fleet Services

The Fleet Services rig (F5-25) is a 2019 Dodge used for in the field apparatus repairs . It is housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown.

Repair Shop Fuel Truck

The Fuel Truck (F-036) is a 1978 Ford with a 1000 gallon tank used to supply diesel during prolonged incidents. It is housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown. 

Training Bureau Van

This Training Bureau van (F-469) is a 2008 Chevy Cube Van housed at the Training Bureau in Cheektowaga.

Hose Tower Pick Up

The Hose Tower pick up (F-462) is a 2008 Ford used to run errands and is housed at the Hose Tower on Court Street downtown.

Special Ops Trailer No. 1

Special Ops Trailer No. 1

Special Ops Trailer No. 1

The Special Ops Trailer No. 1 (F-539) is housed at Special Ops Headquarters on Court Street downtown.

Special Ops Trailer No. 2

Special Ops Trailer No. 1

Special Ops Trailer No. 1

The Special Ops Trailer No. 2 (F-540) is housed at Special Ops Headquarters on Court Street downtown.

Special Ops Trailer No. 3

Special Ops Trailer No. 1

Special Ops Trailer No. 3

The Special Ops Trailer No. 3 (F-541) is housed at Special Ops Headquarters on Court Street downtown.

Repair Shop Flatbed

Special Ops Trailer No. 3

The Repair Shop Flatbed (F-100) is a 1999 Chevy that housed at the Repair Shop on Seventh Street downtown. 

Decon Trailer 1

Decon Trailer 1 (F-453) is a 2006 housed at Engine 31/Ladder 14's quarters located on Bailey Avenue.

Decon Trailer 2

Decon Trailer 2 (F-452) is a 2006 trailer housed at Engine 37/Ladder 4's quarters on Rhode Island Street .

Planning Officer (F-19x)

This 2024 Chevy Tahoe is assigned to the Planning Officer/Community Relations. It is a take home vehicle.

ATV

This ATV (F-486) is housed at Engine 1/Ladder 2's quarters on Ellicott Street downtown.

Repair Shop Superintendent (F-48)

Water Rescue Rigid Inflatable Boat

The Repair Shop Superintendent (F-475) drives a 2013 Chevy take home rig. His radio ID is F-48. 

Water Rescue Rigid Inflatable Boat

Water Rescue Rigid Inflatable Boat

2024 In Mar Rigid Inflatable (F-547) is assigned to tge Water Rescue team housed at Engine 1/Ladder2's quarters on Ellicott Street downtown.

Mini Ambulance (SRV 1)

2024 Mini Ambulance (F-548) is assigned to the Special Ops Division on Court Street downtown. 

UTV 1 and 2

2024 Can-Am's are assigned to the Special Ops Division and are housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown.

UTV 3

Snowmobile 3

UTV 3

UTV 3 is a 2024 Can-Am assigned to the Special Ops Division and is housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown. 

UTV 4

Snowmobile 3

UTV 3

UTV 4 is a 2024 Can-Am assigned to the Special Ops Division and is housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown. 

Snowmobile 3

Snowmobile 3

Communications Division Van

Snowmobile 3 (SM-3) is a 2021 Ski Doo assigned to the Special Ops Division and is housed at the Service Station on Staats Street downtown.

Communications Division Van

Communications Division Van

This Communications Division van is housed at their headquarters at 332 Ellicott Street

EMS Supply Trailer

The EMS Supply Trailer is staged at the Fire Training Academy in Cheektowaga

N.Y. State Fire Foam Trailer

The New York State Fire Foam Trailer is staged at Engine 35/Ladder 13's quarters on Hertel Avenue 

Logos and patches

    radio designations

    Radio Designations

    C-1:  Fire Commissioner 

    B-51:  Deputy Commissioner of Personnel* 

    B-52:  Deputy Commissioner of Apparatus/Buildings*

    B-53:  Deputy Commissioner of EMS* 

    B-54:  Division Chief of Personnel

    B-55:  Division Chief of Special Operations

    B-56:  On Duty Division Chief

    B-41:  On Duty Safety Battalion Chief

    B-42:  Training Battalion Chief

    B-43:  3rd Battalion Chief

    B-44:  4th Battalion Chief

    B-45: Special Ops Battalion Chief

    B-46:  6th Battalion Chief

    B-47:  7th Battalion Chief

    F-1: Fire Prevention Battalion Chief

    F-1A:  Fire Prevention Captain

    F-1B-E: Fire Prevention Inspector

    F-2: Tow Truck

    F-3: Tow Truck/Flatbed

    F-8: Supply Truck

    F-9: Mobile Air & Light Truck

    F-9X: Spare Air Truck

    F-10:  Fire Investigation Captain

    F-11:   On Duty Fire Investigator

    F-12:  Fire Investigator (Call in Crew)

    F-13:  ATF Unit

    F-15:  Fire Investigator (2nd Call in Crew)

    F-16:  HazMat Captain

    F-17:  HazMat Assistant

    F-18:  HazMat Assistant

    F-19:  Planning Officer

    F-20:  On Duty EMS Lieutenant

    F-21:  Training Captain

    F-22:  Training Lieutenant

    F-23:  Training Lieutenant

    F-24:  Training Lieutenant

    F-25:  Training Lieutenant

    F-26:  Special Ops Captain

    F-27:  Special Ops Lieutenant

    F-30:  Mask Repair

    F-38:  Special Ops Fire Fighter

    F-39:  Buffalo City Engineer

    F-40:  On Duty Accountability Lieutenant

    F-48:  Repair Shop Superintendent

    F-49:  Repair Shop Supervisor

    F-50:  Fireboat Mechanic

    F-61:  Alarm Office Battalion Chief 

    F-63:  Hose Truck

    F-65:  Fuel Truck

    F-70:  Communications Supervisor

    F-71:  Alternate Catholic Chaplain

    F-72:  Catholic Chaplain

    F-72x: Catholic Chaplain backup 

    F-73:  Superintendent of Communications 

    F-74:  Non-Denominational Minister

    F-75:  Protestant Chaplain

    F-76:  Salvation Army Canteen

    F-77:  Hispanic Chaplain

    F-79:  Systems Support Analyst

    F-80:  Communications Engineer

    F-82:  Cable Splicing Van

    F-83:  Apparatus Repair Truck

    F-84:  Radio Supervisor

    F-85:  Apparatus Tire Repair Truck

    F-86:  Communications Bucket Truck

    F-87:  Communications Bucket Truck

    F-88:  Fire Alarm Box Tester

    F-89:  Communications Technician

    F-90:  Superintendent of Records & Supplies

    *Each Deputy Commissioner is considered a Duty Deputy once a month


    Other Apparatus/Rigs:

    CBRNE 1: Utility (Pulls Decon Trailer-Kitty Litter/KL-1)

    CBRNE 2: Utility (Pulls EMS Trailer)

    CBRNE 3: Utility (Pulls NYS Foam Trailer-Foam Unit)  

    CBRNE 4: Utility (Pulls Decon Trailer)

    CBRBE 5: Utility (Communications)

    Squads 1-4: EMS Squads

    Engine 93: Recall Engine

    Engine 94: Recall Engine

    Engine 95: Recall Engine

    Ladder 96: Recall Ladder

    B-90: Recall Battalion Chief

    ES-1:  Emergency Services Coordinator

    FC-1:  Field Communications Vehicle

    HS-1:  Homeland Security Coordinator

    KL-1:  Kitty Litter Truck

    MD-1:  Medical Director

    Bureaus and divisions

    Alarm Office

    The Alarm Office is supervised by a Battalion Chief (F-69) who works day shift, and consists of a Captain, and 4 civilian dispatchers per platoon, one of which is a Senior Dispatcher. Currently they operate on the old 4 platoon system of 2 days on , 2 nights on, then off 4 days. 

    Communications

    The Communications Division and the Radio Shop consists of one civilian supervisor (F-70) and 2 civilian radio technicians (F-61). All Radio Shop personnel work day shift only.

    Fireboat

    The Fireboat Edward M. Cotter consists of a Captain, one engineer, and numerous volunteers. The paid personnel work Monday through Friday day shift but are on call 24/7.

    Fire Investigation Unit

    The Fire Investigation Unit is supervised by a Captain (F-10) who works day shift but is on call 24/7 and consists of two investigators per platoon (F-11) and a civilian secretary who works strictly day shift. If Fire Investigators get called in they are designated as F-12. All the investigators in the unit are currently on a 4 platoon system and are appointed by the Mayor.

    Fire Prevention Bureau

    The Fire Prevention Bureau is supervised by a Division Chief (F-1) and consists of a Captain (F-1A) and 4 Lieutenants (F1-B-E) all of which are on day shift. The personnel are responsible for fire inspections and permitting.

    Headquarters

    Headquarters consists of a Fire Commissioner (C-1), 3 Deputy Fire Commissioners (B-51/B-52/B-53), a Senior Account Clerk Typist, 3 Account Clerk Typists, and an Administrative Secretary. The 3 Deputy Commissioners rotate month as a Duty Deputy.

    Hose Tower

    The Hose Tower consists of one firefighter that strictly works day shift but may be called in 24/7 for hose picks. The Hose Truck is designated as F-63.

    Repair Shop

    The Repair Shop is supervised by a Superintendent (F-48) and a Repair Shop Supervisor (F-49) and several mechanics. They are all civilian employees who work day shift but are on call 24/7 for emergencies.  

    Service Station

    The Service Station is supervised by a Captain and 3 Platoon Lieutenants and consists of 3 firefighters on each platoon. The Service Station firefighters respond to fires with the Air & Light rig (F-9) to fill SCBA bottles and deliver supplies to firehouses. They are currently on a 4 platoon system.

    Special Operations

    The Special Operations Division is supervised by a Division Chief (B-55) and a Battalion Chief (B-45) and consists of On Duty Battalion Safety Chief (B-41), a Special Ops Captain (F-26) and Lieutenant (F-27), a HazMat Captain (F-16) and an assistant (F-17) and a civilian secretary. All Special Ops personnel that are not on a a platoon system work days but are on call 24/7 for emergencies. 

    Supply Depot

    The Supply Depot consists of a civilian employee who orders and maintains supplies for the department.

    Training Bureau

    The Training Bureau is supervised by a Battalion Chief (B-42) and consists of a Captain, Lieutenant, and a civilian secretary. All Training Bureau personnel are on day shift. 

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