GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY FIRE APPARATUS, 2005 ed., John A. Calderone, 2005
Apparatus fans, especially those interested in FDNY, will want to add this book to their collection.
Containing information current, as of March 1, 2005, a picture of each different type of apparatus, by specific model, is shown, followed by the companies assigned to that model, and/or the disposition of each.
For example, under "Pumpers" a 1992 Seagrave 1000 gpm pumper is shown. 12 were purchased and of the 12, 7 were disposed of, 4 are spares, and 1 was converted to a rescue-pumper.
For those who keep accurate records of rig assignments, the FDNY serial number for each rig is also included.
Types of apparatus covered are:
pumpers
tillers
rear-mounts
towers
rescue
collapse rescue
tactical support unit
technical response vehicle
utility support unit
special operations command vehicle
SCUBA support unit
SOC support unit
haz-mat
haz-mat tractor trailer
haz-mat tender
rapid response vehicles
decontamination unit
scuba support unit
marine companies
brush fire units
bureau of fire investigation fire scene unit
dry chemical unit
FDR highway response unit
field communications unit
Hi-X foam apparatus
foam units
foam tender
high rise unit
highway response unit
hose wagon
manifold hose wagon
mask service unit
mobile command center
recuperation and care unit
hose wagon
thawing unit
ambulances
MERV
logistical support unit
haz-tac
passenger-type vehicles
Also included are photos of many patches and a list of apparatus assignments by unit.
5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, color photos, softcover, BG9002 / $24.95
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