FDNY Engine 84 and Ladder 34 respond 1+1 to Box 1686

We are at quarters of FDNY Engine 84 and Ladder 34 at 513 West 161st Street, where we see both companies respond 1+1 around the corner to Box 1686 at 516 West 162nd Street between St. Nicholas Avenue and Broadway for a Class III alarm. Battalion 13 was also responding, but didn't even make it in, as the alarm was reset before they could get there. Engine 84 is a 2009 Seagrave Marauder II. Ladder 34 is using a spare 2005 Seagrave Marauder Tiller Ladder with a 100 foot stick. Enjoy the view of the full house response. If you have any questions about the video, feel free to message me. Comments are welcome. The video was taken on October 29th, 2019.

[@josephpurcell4370]

Aaaah the many memories!!! Thank you so much... my father was the chauffeur of 34 Truck for many years....he retired back in 1988 😃....

[@jamesstark8316]

I could watch a tiller respond all day. Thanks!

[@TheRandomguydude13]

Tillers are probably my favorite trucks

[@nakedgoblin4090]

I feel bad for the guy who has to back that shit in the house

[@emeraldzebra9360]

It's easy if you have your rear steering. You wanna try doing it on a fixed trailer! That's a bitch!

[@tayron.]

you know there is always someone in the back controlling the trailer right?

[@johnnyphillips4406]

@kenny kliff wow man that has to be a great feeling. As a long haul driver for 32 yrs i wish i could have drove a ladder in nyc you are a very luck man

[@seanlake2236]

The fireman steering the rear is called a tillerman

[@docholliday3273]

Same guy that drives also backs and the tillerman is essential on a ladder truck

[@otakurj]

man its crazy they can fit a tiller in those "small" firehouses

[@combatmedic3836]

We have an awesome truck (volunteer) but that is an impressive one and the tight turns...balls of steel...respect!!!!!

[@10MinsToLearnIt]

That ladder truck is a beast!

[@nyc8802]

One thing about our New York City Heroes...when you hear that siren, better get out of their way!!!.

[@PremierAutoMan86]

Nothing beats a tiller and pa300 siren!

[@alexander1485]

Jacksonville, Florida has some Tiller trucks, I always enjoy (when I do and rarely) seeing them

[@kevinacosta8194]

Never seen one in Miami... and we have pretty tall buildings here. The only one I have seen is the firetruck with a ladder with it.

[@bernardw7535]

In Broward we have one l think lol

[@ThatlatestChannelof]

My dad works in Jacksonville by mcduff ave for jfrd

[@Thomas1980]

Super Video...thumbs up!

[@happyjack880]

L34 needs some light bulbs. Hoping that's a reserve ladder.

[@nightfury8440]

Literally says it's a reserve in the description

[@barackobama743]

Nice catch

[@donnie017]

Question, the 45 degree swivel below the officer, on the bumper, is an intake I assume, like every other one I’ve ever seen anywhere. What is the connection within the bumper, below the driver? Another intake or a discharge? I’ve never seen another department with that exact setup. Obviously I’ve seen trash or bumper lines and their respective discharge but the one below the drive looks like a 2nd large diameter connection, that is strange to me.

[@opinionsrlikeaholes359]

Donnie 720 4 1/2 discharge

[@JustinNYCode3.]

Great video

[@FL92002]

Thanks!

[@KofCFrank06511]

Hi question, do all the spare pieces have that electronic siren like ladder 34?

[@bigman10239]

did you say spare 2005 tiller? wow, thats nothing LA's spares are at the oldest from the mid 90's. 25 years is normal lifespan for an LAFD rig. lol. that tiller is literally as new as half of the front line tillers in the LAFD. we have pierces now, but those are few, and it took 3 years for them to enter service after being purchased.

[@neiloflongbeck5705]

Apart from America does any other country us articulated fire engines, other than foam tankers (UK's Cleveland Fire Brigade)?

[@xsardas1999]

Heh, now i see ho much blue light is better for visability.

[@gagnon39]

Man, I thought backing a Ladder truck into my station was tough enough at first. Yikes.

[@dalepratt9707]

What does it mean when you said respond 1 + 1

[@ninofromkitchennightmares1497]

kenny kliff But if it’s a Stuck Elevator Don’t they send the Building Units?

[@Jungleland33]

How come there is always one person getting in after the fire truck pulls out onto the road? Do they have paperwork and location info about the fire/incident?

[@Firemandan51]

My guess? Door closer. If they’re like my FD, we’re not grown up enough to be allowed a button in the truck to close the door, only a button that opens the door. They think we will close the door on the truck as it is pulling out.

[@SuperHusky83]

Truck a spare?

[@FL92002]

Your answer is in the description.

[@MrFlyboy1313]

Yes

[@MyKakaoscsiga]

Thanks

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Everyone is going on this call

[@Gruntm203]

The Heights!!

[@rb3tactical145]

Ladder 34 lookin guuuuuuud

[@joeburros4878]

Why is there a stripe over city

[@MaxsFireVideography]

To remember the firefighters and other people who lost their lives in 911 or in other words is a tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic event

[@Howard892]

For a department as big as FDNY you use duck tape for spare unit numbers LMAO.

[@alexandergrube6437]

why is there a blue stripe through the logo on engine 84?

[@CM-nt7kn]

For a fallen officer of the Police usually

[@alexandermakrianis]

Is Ladder 34s normal rig also a tiller?

[@MaxsFireVideography]

Yes

[@feuerwehrnrw77]

Magirus M68L Perfect for the Usa

[@claytonk.515]

So cool that they have a thin blue line sticker on the truck. Also how cool is that 84 on it?

[@kennymcgowan2880]

Niccccccccceeeeeeeeeee

[@maxtaube1738]

Its big truck

[@emeraldzebra9360]

I prefer 34 to the modern looking led covered trucks. But the siren is shite

[@jonnygothelf9988]

Nice catch