New York Harbor- Tug Boat Fire 3-5-05

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Date: 3-5-05

Time: 2010hrs

Location: Atlantic Ocean I/A/O VZ Bridge

Description: Report over Coast Guard Ch. 16 (Emergency Channel) of the tug "Bouchard Boys" on fire.

Frequency: USCG Ch. 16- 156.800, NYPD SOD- 470.8375 (for Harnor/Aviation)

Writer: Truck4

2010hrs- USCG recieving a report of a tug with a barge in tow on fire in the area of Bay Ridge.

2021hrs- FDNY -Brooklyn sending assignment to Box 1197 (Shore Rd. X 96th St.). Assignment Includes Marine 9, R-5, Tac 2, Rescue Bat., B-42.

2025hrs- Bouchard Boys in contact with NYPD Harbor Units relating they knocked the fire down and have a smoke condition at this time. NYPD Aviation on scene with tug and barge in area of VZ Bridge. Brooklyn FDNY land units responding 10-20.

2028hrs- NYPD Harbor Charlie relating they are on scene and the correct location is the 28 Buoy. FDNY Marine 9 relating that land units should be sent to Navy Homeport in SI (Marine Unit's Quarters). Box being transmitted in Staten Island.

2032hrs- NYPD Harbor Charlie relating that they have made contact with the tug's captain who relates the situation has been corrected.

2100hrs- Harbor Unit enroute to Homeport S.I. with aided from tug. FDNY EMS being notified, CFR-D Engine to meet Harbor at dock.