History[]
In November 1964, the US Army announced that it would close its remaining New York posts and left Governors Island on June 30, 1966. On this day, when the US Army left, the US Coast Guard took up residence. The island would become the largest Coast Guard base in the world and headquarters for USCG Atlantic Area command. After 30 years, the Coast Guard presence on the island ended in 1996.
Fire and rescue services for Governors Island was assumed by the FDNY in Oct 2003. [1] They do not staff the station 24/7 year round, doing so only during the summertime (with a reserve engine and a crew of three firefighters), and whenever special events are occurring. In the off season, a crew from Engine 4 and Tower Ladder 15 in Manhattan respond via ferry, and utilize the reserve rigs stationed there (approximately 3 engines and 2 ladders). [2]
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Station | 910 Gresham Road. Brooklyn, New York | June 30, 1966-1996 | Demolished Autumn 2009 |
Apparatus[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
- 1993 Pierce Arrow aerial (1500/300/25F/100' rear-mount platform) (Sold to East Prospect Fire Company)
- 1991 KME Renegade (1500/750/100F) (Transferred to USCG Yard Curtis Bay Fire Department)
- 1985 Duplex D350 / 3D / Thibault aerial (1250/200/20F/85' rear-mount ladder) (SN#T85-124) (Ex-New Cumberland Defense Depot Fire Department, sold to Green Island Fire Department)
- 198? Maxim pumper (Ex-Engine 1) (Sold to FDNY)
- 198? Maxim pumper (Ex-Engine 2) (Sold to FDNY)
- 198? Ford pumper (Ex-Engine 3) (Sold to FDNY)
References[]
Sources[]
- A Brief History of Governors Island. National Park Service. Jun. 3, 2021.