New New Rochelle Utility 96

[Bnechis 3,961]

Through the generosity of The Terry Farrell Fire Fighters Fund, the New Rochelle Fire Department has placed in-service a new Dewatering Unit - "U-96". This utility carries multiple trash pumps, sump pumps, generator, and other tools for removing water from structure.

We Thank the Farrell Fund and WE WILL NOT FORGET the sacrifice that Firefighter Terry Farrell made for this nation.

[Guest TCA-ALS25]

Sweet truck. Best of luck, NRFD. Showing my Philly ignorance (again, and DON'T say it Yanks fans), if its fire apparatus, why does it have municipal tags?

[nycemt728 49]

Sweet truck. Best of luck, NRFD. Showing my Philly ignorance (again, and DON'T say it Yanks fans), if its fire apparatus, why does it have municipal tags?

In NYS, vehichles that are owned or operated by the municipaliy (city, village, town, hamlet etc etc) are entitled to have "official" tages.

Edited November 21, 2009 by nycemt728

[Anesti 329]

so does this replace u-95 the ex nypd rig that served new roc???

[Bunkers 0]

so does this replace u-95 the ex nypd rig that served new roc???

Anesti,

No. What you're referring to is R-54, primarily used for collapse rescue. That will remain in service as is.

[Bnechis 3,961]

so does this replace u-95 the ex nypd rig that served new roc???

Anesti,

No. What you're referring to is R-54, primarily used for collapse rescue. That will remain in service as is.

NRFD has 2 former NYPD / NRPD ESU trucks, U-95 and R-54

U-95 has been the dewatering unit and will remain in service as the 2nd dewatering unit, along with the new U-96

R-54 is the collapse unit, with the arrival of the new R-4 in the next few weeks the current R-4 (91' Pierce) will become R-54 and the current R-54 (ESU truck) has been donated to the Farral Fund and will be donated to another FD. Normally the City of NR sells old equipment, but this time we thought it was the right thing to pass it along.

The long term plan was always to have 2 dewatering units. They do not do a lot of calls, until a storm, then we get dozens if not hundreds of calls for them.

[JAD622 40]

with the arrival of the new R-4 in the next few weeks the current R-4 (91' Pierce) will become R-54 and the current R-54 (ESU truck) has been donated to the Farral Fund and will be donated to another FD.

Who might that be?

When does R4 arrive?

[Bnechis 3,961]

Who might that be?

When does R4 arrive?

Dont you know?

A dept with a chief who shows up, even if he is no longer chief.

R-4 will arrive in NR on the 30th, but will go out to the dealer for about 5 days before coming home. It should be inservice around the middle of Dec.

[TL2L31 8]

Does anyone have pics of u95 or r54? Also what is the pickup with the liftgate designated as?

[Bnechis 3,961]

Does anyone have pics of u95 or r54? Also what is the pickup with the liftgate designated as?

I was unable to upload the pic,will try again later

U-91 is the mechanics truck

U-92 is the dual wheel 4 door pick-up/tow vehicle

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

picture of utility 95

http://public.fotki.com/lfd171/westchester_county_fire/new_rochelle/utility_95.html

[Guest TCA-ALS25]

In NYS, vehichles that are owned or operated by the municipaliy (city, village, town, hamlet etc etc) are entitled to have "official" tages.

Gotcha! TY

[Bnechis 3,961]

picture of utility 95

http://public.fotki.com/lfd171/westchester_county_fire/new_rochelle/utility_95.html

Thats it before it was numbered U-95 and support services changed to dewatering unit

Thanks

[fsw1970 0]

From the looks of it, that is an old ambulance from The Island. Possibly Levittown or Wantagh? Any idea?

[Bnechis 3,961]

From the looks of it, that is an old ambulance from The Island. Possibly Levittown or Wantagh? Any idea?

Good eye, Wheeled Coach amb, converted to a dive rescue. WFD.

[x635 4,066]

Another excellent addition to the fleet!

[E106MKFD 56]

Just wondering but where are these special units located and how does NR run these units (how are they staffed)?

[Bnechis 3,961]

Just wondering but where are these special units located and how does NR run these units (how are they staffed)?

THe dewatering units are assigned to station #5 (Stratton Road). During normal requests, a firefighter from E-25 will operate it along with the 1st due engine or ladder. During major storms it is often manned with firefighters (2) who have been recalled to operate it.

[E106MKFD 56]

THe dewatering units are assigned to station #5 (Stratton Road). During normal requests, a firefighter from E-25 will operate it along with the 1st due engine or ladder. During major storms it is often manned with firefighters (2) who have been recalled to operate it.

Bnechis, thanks for the help. Nice additions for the department. Good Luck NRFD.

Edited November 24, 2009 by E106MKFD