Spotlight on Excellence: March's Featured Firehouse:

FDNY SQUAD 1

SQUAD COMPANY 1

Squad 1 is located at:

788 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone Number: (718) 965-8269

Squad 1 responds to fires and other emergencies throughout New York City, operating primarily in Brooklyn from their firehouse in the Park Slope neighborhood.

The Firehouse is known as "The One and Only"

Squad Company 1 responds to roughly 2,500 incidents each year, which includes 402 structural fires.

History of Squad Company 1

Squad 1 was first organized in Harlem at Engine Company 59 in 1955. Then it moved to the Bronx at Ladder Company 58 in 1972. Next, it moved to Engine Company 45 in 1975 and finally disbanded in 1976.

Squad 1 was re-established on December 3rd, 1977 in Brooklyn at 788 Union Street, the former quarters of Engine Company 269, which had closed during the budget crisis. The local community had placed great pressure on the city to reopen the former house of Engine 269. The city responded by reopening it and making it the new quarters for Squad 1.

Company Staffing

Dedicated to ensuring the safety of New York City residents, Squad Company 1 works tirelessly 24/7, 365 days a year.

Squad 1 has 29 dedicated members who are ready to risk their lives at any moment to protect and serve their community.

Squad 1 has 6 members per 24-hour shift, 5 firefighters and 1 officer.

Squad 1 is consistently ready for rapid responses. Their service reflects their courage, devotion, and unyielding dedication to the residents of New York City.

On September 11, 2001, Squad 1 lost 12 members while aiding others at the World Trade Center.

The following members of Squad 1 died trying to help others at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. We honor their lives and work everyday.

  • Capt. James Amato
  • Lt. Michael Esposito
  • Lt. Edward D'Atri
  • Lt. Michael Russo
  • FF Peter Carroll
  • FF David Fontana
  • FF Thomas Butler
  • FF Brian Bilcher
  • FF Matthew Garvey
  • FF Stephen Siller
  • FF Gary Box
  • FF Robert Cordice 

In total, the FDNY lost 343 firefighters during the terrorist attack.

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