🌟 FLEET FRIDAY 🌟 FDNY GOVERNORS ISLAND FIRE PROTECTION UNITS - RESERVE APPARATUS ON ISLAND

[@rspearsonyt]

pretty cool a ghost fleet that has survived the test of time and lives on, thanks for sharing the history of Govenors Island and its retro apparatus with us Skyler 👍

[@SkylerFire]

thx

[@aaronjohnson2843]

Rare sight in a city that never sleeps.

[@SkylerFire]

Yup!

[@MikeyDee25]

Nice video Skyler, brought back memories from the 90's when I used to have lunch there in the Burger King and bowl a game or 2 at the bowling ally - think it was like $1or $2 a game. That was when the USCG still had the island. It was like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It was very quiet and peaceful. Did they tear down the brick apartment building that housed the USCG personnel and their families? It was on the west side of the island facing the Statue of Liberty. They also had an armory inside of Fort Jay (got to work in there once) and a 9 hole golf course as well. Sad about the firehouse; I remember the engines staffed by USCG personnel too, they were red not yellow back then. That was all pre 9-11-01! My father reported there during WWII after his indoctrination into the US Amy Air Corps - when the US Army had the island. Once told me the first thing they were ordered to do was police the area for cigarette butts.

[@SkylerFire]

Very beautiful island and peaceful! They knocked down all the buildings. FDNY did training in them years ago mainly all the houses are left a lot of them can’t be used due to asbestos but at-least they haven’t knocked them down! In time they are gonna have to build some kind of firehouse or emergency service station for the island cause what they have now is just unacceptable.

[@stephenraclaw3927]

I love these Fleet Fridays! Keep them coming!

[@SkylerFire]

Will do!

[@caroleknappsmith9010]

Great video. Very interesting equipment. Nice to see what Government Island has available.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching!

[@schasney1915]

Really enjoyed the video!! Thanks Skyler

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richm7410]

Great video Skyler. Very informative. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks, will do!

[@PremierAutoMan86]

This is awesome, love seeing the old rigs.

[@heavyhaulage1]

Brilliant video Skyler 👌🏻

[@gaborandrejszki2553]

I love this video! Thanks so much Skyler for sharing!

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gaborandrejszki2553]

@@SkylerFire 👍

[@petedawn7742]

Good work on the video, very interesting place. Nice to see the old rigs, I love that Old Ford, thanks to the members as well 👍

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevesulligan1080]

Hey Skylar. I really enjoyed looking at Governors Island I’ve been by it so many times but never seen what it’s like being on the Island. Very well done

[@stevesulligan1080]

Very interesting. I learned a good bit by your video. Well done

[@fdnysupply229]

Right on, I’ll take ya on a ride along in 04 fdny engine 229. Awesome video!!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks brotha! I saw a couple videos and pictures very cool! Especially that is newer then most of the rigs at Gov Island! Lol

[@Carole712]

That would be a great video!!!

[@d0714dsg]

awesome video man.....thanks for sharing!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosenbauer33]

Great video! Love the new series

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you like them!

[@leehart9055]

Good morning from the Great State of Texas. Thank you for this video. It is fun learning about the not so everyday life of FDNY. This whole video was interesting. I learned things about Goveners Island I never knew. Thanks again for this video and have a good day and be safe.

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@abbottcooper3243]

Nice tour of an island I have never gotten around to being on. Thanks for taking me.

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed! You still have to go! Lol

[@drf8879]

Those old lime colored trucks and the ford outside should be in a museum. Love when old stuff survives.

[@NeilM01989]

Great video, liked and shared 🧑🏻👍🏻🚒

[@mitaylor19631]

Very well done. Please keep doing these videos!!!!

[@SkylerFire]

Thank you! Will do!

[@bentley4446]

Great video, love governor’s island 👍

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching

[@WorkingFirePIO]

Great video! Very educational.

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@1ironneck]

Nice how you the history stuff to the mix love it

[@sanantonioFIREsatx]

Very good! We like the Fleet Friday!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks a lot!

[@davehitt]

Thats very cool! Nice old rigs!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks 👍

[@stevewolf9211]

Great video. Thanks

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching

[@NYLAN557]

Another great video Skyler! Thanks for Fleet Fridays. It's good to see FDNY equipment that would not ordinarily be seen. It makes you value the FDNY and what is involved in what they do.

[@ScannermanFDNY]

Nice job!

[@juniorferrante7999]

Hey Skyler….cool video! Hard to believe I’ve lived on this harbor my whole life and never saw Governors Island…thanks for the show!!

[@SkylerFire]

Very cool!

[@colonelklink8175]

Totally digging 'FLEET FRIDAY'S' !! Might you consider doing presentations on CITY ISLAND (it's unique compared to the rest of NYC), the FDNY SHOPS in Long Island City and the SEAGRAVE dealer in New Jersey where FDNY rigs are prepped prior to delivery. Just a thought. Thanks.

[@SkylerFire]

Fleet Friday is more about Special apparatus in fdny but good ideas

[@colonelklink8175]

@@SkylerFire Fair enough. I appreciate you responding. Looking forward to your future efforts. Take care.

[@SkylerFire]

Forsure thanks

[@pamhofmeister2531]

So cool...🤗🤗

[@SkylerFire]

Thx

[@allanlester3561]

Great sidebar to the rigor of fire videos!😊

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you like it!

[@mahliekbenjamin174]

A Warehouse In Governor's Island 🏝 Awesome 🏃‍♂️ 👌 👏 👍

[@SkylerFire]

Thx

[@SuperQdaddy]

Cool..i worked there with fdny in 04 and 05...it was a ghost town...almost 20 years ago..time flew...3 man crew rotation 24/7...im glad they kept it a park...we dont need any more housing condos or casino s...

[@SkylerFire]

3 man rotation was that 2 FFs and a Officer? In the old firehouse how many beds where in there to sleep? I am sure it had a kitchen and officer rooms?

[@javierbarrucz7755]

Very impressive at governor’s island 🏝️ ❤❤❤❤💝💝💝💟💟💟💟✅✅✅✅ 22:40

[@SkylerFire]

For sure!

[@carros_chile]

good video Skyler!! , I did not know that the FDNY also protected that area

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks!

[@kcemergencyresponse]

Awesome shots

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed

[@robertgreer5229]

That picture you put in of the 3 bay brick firehouse was torn down? That’s a shame now they were put in that disgusting ware house bldg in the crap portion of the island 🏝? Yeah NY £!|^{#+=$7,/ sense ! Gotta love it! Thanks for showing us,I would never known! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching

[@johnheckler4185]

I agree with Robert the guys there need a decent fire house. They also need to do something with the old USCG rigs. A shame to see them sitting, especially the one outside!

[@johndavis6119]

I didn’t have time on my last visit to NYC to see the sites. I was there with my ex for a tombstone unveiling in Queens. Next time I’ll have to go visit Governors Island. Thanks for the great tour.

[@SkylerFire]

Your welcome!

[@CCscott]

Never knew - quite interesting

[@Piratecapt8383]

I can remember back in early 80's when stationed at the Training Center, the 3 bay station. used to wonder about how they would handle the multi story apartment buildings that used to be there. Holy cow where did those hills come from?

[@SkylerFire]

They made the hills lol

[@jimmyk8736]

Nice footage of the island and the current fleet they have there! Those old E-Ones I believe they were, in the back would probably start right up and I would to get my hands on one. Hopefully in the future you can catch them running a response drill or something similar.

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks for watching!

[@ritirons2726]

Those are KME Renegade chassis, however they have Duplex nameplates. They could have been a combination build or a re-chassis also, but they’re not Emergency One. As some of the more prominent apparatus builders began to go out of business during the ‘80s, KME was there readily snatching up the rights to certain chassis and designs to use for themselves. They did this with Maxim, Hendrickson, and Grumman to name a few. (hence the reason behind the KME Aerialcat, which used to be the Grumman Aerialcat) Emergency One did use a very similar looking cab design known as the Hurricane.

[@markrosen2023]

Are those green apparatus FDNY or were they left back from the Coast Guard? I am just curious@@ritirons2726

[@mysterymayhem7020]

4:03 Aww, look at that cute little toy fire truck.

[@JoexxPACMANxx]

wow that all so old. i can’t believe they left it all like that and High command actually letting there firefighters live and work like that. That so bad. This is what i love about FDNY is so big and fleet everywhere. Without your fleet Friday vid i would’ve never known if them units. Amazing Catch Keep these videos going

[@SkylerFire]

The apparatus they replaced one of the Reserve Engines, should be replacing one of the Reserve Ladders soon! FDNY has been pushing for full staffing on the island even if it’s just daytime staffing as night time would require somewhere for the firefighters to sleep!

[@JoexxPACMANxx]

@@SkylerFire Suggestion for a future fleet Friday the Fire academy vehicles

[@yuliayulia5586]

​@@SkylerFire the fire academy has some sweet trucks

[@mc051961]

I can here kubes now who’s gunna pull the hose Not me I have to man the pump Hahaha

[@SkylerFire]

Hahaha

[@gort400]

Nice!

[@SkylerFire]

Thanks!

[@jamesbeecher4431]

Glamping for ~$250/night {$350 after tax} with communal bathrooms. {cheapest option} Or $660/night {$816 tax/fees} for the little buildings with private bathrooms.

[@SkylerFire]

Crazy

[@pauljames5914]

Nice you had some clear skies for a change there to make this interesting video. Are those helicopters i heard all through the sky tour units?

[@SkylerFire]

Yes it was

[@shawnramsey8264]

Nice job on video & u hit it out of ballpark on description

[@SkylerFire]

Appreciate it

[@BigDuke-md8ec]

Excellent video … always nice to see different content and especially rare stuff like this . Great work. Do you know if NYPD has a similar detail on the island ? If it’s open to the public, things are bound to happen

[@SkylerFire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

@@SkylerFire You didn’t answer Big Duke’s question about NYPD.

[@SkylerFire]

Not 100% sure

[@fdnydan35]

The island has private security with retired cops that protect the island.

[@doyourresearch044]

The old fire truck at the 14th minute is the same fire truck that put out the flames of the Fulton fish market fire. That's a straight ABC truck if you know what I'm talking about!

[@smorris281]

Damn, that's some shitty ass quarters! I really do dig those older Seagrave's though.

[@SkylerFire]

Yeah it sure is! Thanks they are awesome

[@jonfishbough9497]

E1 and E2 look like the old coast guard/ Federal Spec’d engines

[@SkylerFire]

I am pretty sure they are! Thanks for watching!

[@saltyhumansWX]

Pretty sure those two old engines are old Military fire trucks. Many were that lime green color. A local department in my area stayed with that color cause their first truck was old military

[@SkylerFire]

Ah makes sense cause coast guard transferred all their trucks and sold them

[@tfefire]

Yes they are. There was also a rearmount tower that apparently ended up at East Prospect Fire Company No. 1.

[@firetruckstrainsandroblox]

Why dont they use the 2006 reserve as their frontline during they day..

[@SkylerFire]

They are getting a newer rig soon. More then likely a 2009 or 10 rig

[@25yrsotj]

When did the Fed’s leave the island ? I had 2 friends of mine that were Federal FF’s that worked on the island ! Also, the island was supposed to be built up with housing and commercial bldgs back around 2014 but there was a scandal that didn’t make the news, all I’ll say is that it involved bribery of union officials !

[@SkylerFire]

FDNY took over in 2003-04. I believe they closed it in 1994 or 96 but Coast Guard was still covering the island fire protection until 2003-04

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Corrupt unions in NY? No way!

[@Bald_Cat2007]

What ever happened to that old American LaFrance engine that was given to engine 34? I heard that it went to Governors Island, is it still there?

[@SkylerFire]

Rikers Corrections I believe has it now

[@georgecoons6872]

Them old engines can be refurbished like new.

[@SkylerFire]

Maybe

[@Hon.StevePearson]

Can you post a Google Map picture of where this fire station is?

[@thomasfreeman7770]

I see plenty of hydrants But I also see plenty of buildings that could become a large operation. So is the water supply adequate on the island or would marine companies be depended on for water supply?

[@SkylerFire]

They have good water supply on the island it’s just the island is not manned all the time that’s the issue

[@cdocker3070]

I get upset and sad and proud anytime I get a notion of 9/11, wondering how different things would be if it never happened, if those who ran to danger were still here....thanks for this you earned another sub

[@ritirons2726]

One thing that would be different is that a bunch of these SOC apparatus wouldn’t exist. A large number of specialized apparatus was designed and purchased due to the inability to provide an adequate response to large scale incidents.

[@bobbybechtel4396]

How many calls do they typically run? Seems like it'd be a pretty cushy if not boring detail.

[@SkylerFire]

Today they went to 4 calls, can’t judge on what’s gonna happen….

[@Michaelbos]

Very nice. Who does the law enforcement on the island ?

[@SkylerFire]

Security I believe are retired police officers.

[@zillaresponse]

What are those old trucks macks hahns and 2 what is the years on the 2 reserve trucks and other engine

[@SkylerFire]

519 - 2006 525 - 2002 505 - 2002 710 - 1999 709 - 2002 705 - 2002

[@zillaresponse]

@@SkylerFire thank you

[@ericwalsh3200]

Its a pity they get the older rigs and no proper station they do the job as there brothers in Manhattan

[@SkylerFire]

Sadly they had a nice station. Hopefully with the island growing they can get a building back and have a crew during the day all the time

[@kenbennette3905]

How do they get ems cases off the island? Do they use nypd copters for transport?

[@SkylerFire]

Ferry

[@GRC6401]

4:38 Detroit Diesel Series 50!

[@loganwarren1125]

Question do they staff anything on the island where the Statue of Liberty is?

[@SkylerFire]

Not FDNY

[@Medic35wny]

Did they or Roosevelt island have the American LaFrance.

[@SkylerFire]

It’s at corrections at Rikers I believe still

[@paulmcdonnell9734]

How many calls a year do they turn out too

[@SkylerFire]

I don’t have that number, I’ll see if I can get it

[@jeffgale7338]

Are these staffed with overtime position?

[@SkylerFire]

Overtime staffing

[@Mr.C-4]

Are any of the old governor's island apparatus for sale? If so, who would I need to contact?

[@SkylerFire]

Nothing for sale yet.

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

Are engine 1 and 2 kme renegades?

[@SkylerFire]

I am not sure lol they were old

[@codethreeproductions]

Any idea what the plan is with the old Coast Guard rigs? Does FDNY own them or do the feds/CG still own them?

[@SkylerFire]

Not sure sorry.

[@markrosen2023]

Are those coast guard rigs?

[@codethreeproductions]

@@markrosen2023 yeah, at least they were. Not sure who owns them after the property transfer ~2003.

[@scottdevin9810]

Do houses switch off or is it just an engine company?

[@SkylerFire]

Just Engine 525 is staffed here. Everything else is manned via companies from Manhattan coming over via ferry

[@robbkinnin1988]

Is 525 under Battalion 1?

[@SkylerFire]

@@robbkinnin1988 technically yes.

[@susanmitchell8433]

Have you taken a tour of the marine stations?

[@SkylerFire]

Like the FDNY stations? Yes I have been to M6 and M9

[@susanmitchell8433]

@@SkylerFire Did you do a volg?

[@SkylerFire]

@@susanmitchell8433 inside firehouses are not suppose to be posted as they are a security concern,

[@FDNY101202]

Wonder why they don't staff it with vollies

[@SkylerFire]

How would you staff it with voilles if no one lives on the island???

[@FDNY101202]

@@SkylerFire if people willing to dedicate their time to doing it? They can duty staff it, I mean surely of 8 million people some would be willing.

[@FDNY101202]

@@SkylerFire here in PA there's fire dept's who have live in programs where people are given free housing at the firehouse (typically college students) as long as they respond to calls at night or during the day (depending on classes), but they have staffing schedules. Just a thought

[@jasonsweigart5595]

Are those FDNY fire trucks from 9/11?

[@SkylerFire]

The engines are 2006s and 2002s so no. The ladder is a 1999 so maybe it was there idk

[@johndavis6119]

Do people live there?

[@SkylerFire]

Only the ferry operators and security are on the island every night. The rental cabins and tents are summer only. Around 40-50 cabins / tents so you figure up to 150 on the island at night tops

[@trevorbrowne9408]

7000 people on the island and have to wait for the fire department to come by boat? I know FDNY hates them but why not staff it as a volunteer department.

[@SkylerFire]

How would you staff it as a volunteer department? No more than 100 people live on the island.

[@blueeyesmatter3424]

Leave it to the city to tear down a real station and leave all the equiptment in a busted warehouse all broken down and beat up looking like trash. The city should be ashamed of the way that is kept.

[@SkylerFire]

Yeah very sad and the firemen are in a trailer very small building

[@Shield.148]

They should sell those old yellow rigs, to collectors!

[@SkylerFire]

Don’t believe they are FDNY property

[@Shield.148]

Whomever the owners are. The FDNY must know who owns them now.

[@notlisted-cl5ls]

if fdny doesnt have the biggest collection of rolling junk, i dont know who does. detroit maybe? never see this garbage out west.........

[@karlkrikelis5933]

These are old rigs used as reserve to cover the island on the weekends. No reason to put new apparatus there. This quarters dosnt cout as one of the 254 fire houses the FDNY has. The island is privately owned except 22 acres that belong to national parks.