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FDNY · QUEENS · Fire

Units Returning to Quarters After Fire in Queens

FDNY is responding to an all-hands fire in Queens. All visible fires have been extinguished, and Truck 17 is opening up. The fire is now reported to be under control. Units have finished operating and are returning to their own quarters.

Location
Mexico Street & Farmers Boulevard
FDNY alarm box
Box 8620

Radio audio

Latest transmission
Transmission 3
Transmission 2
Transmission 1

Public FDNY / NYPD radio, kept for 7 days.

Updates

  1. Radio The fire was determined to be suspicious after an investigation.
  2. Units Returning to Quarters After Fire in QueensUnits finished operating; returning to own quarters
  3. Radio Units are returning to their own quarters after finishing operations.
  4. Fire Under Control in QueensFire placed under control
  5. Radio Division 13 reports the fire is under control.
  6. Radio The fire has been placed under control.
  7. Fire Probably Will Hold in QueensFire probably will hold
  8. Radio The fire is expected to be contained with the units on scene.
  9. Radio The secondary search was completed with no victims found.
  10. Radio A request was made for one extra truck and for next grade response.
  11. All Hands Fire Reported in Queens
  12. Radio All visible fires have been extinguished.
  13. Radio Primary search was negative; the group is in the attic.
  14. Radio Engine 302 was directed to the front of the fire building.
  15. Radio Battalion 54 reported an all-hands fire in the basement of a private dwelling, with the fire status doubtful.
  16. Radio All Hands was transmitted for a fire in the basement of a private dwelling.

Units on this call

Battalion 54 Engine 302

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