New York City Fire Department Rescue Company 1, also known as Rescue 1, is one of five special operations rescue companies of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) that …

Situated on the West Side of Hell's Kitchen, FDNY Rescue Company 1 has long acted as a guardian over Manhattan. Organized over a century ago, on March 8, 1915, Rescue 1 is a …

Learn the story behind the legendary firefighters of FDNY Rescue 1. More than 250 men were on scene fighting the flames.

Rescue Operations In 1912, a massive fire at the Equitable Building in lower Manhattan, motivated the FDNY to, research and eventually, organize, Rescue Company 1.

Rescue Company 1 (FDNY Rescue 1) was organized March 8, 1915 and is one of five specialized Rescue Companies of the New York City Fire Department.

Nov 5, 2022 · Rescue Company 1 was established on Special Order #41, and went into service at 8AM, March 8, 1915. This was the first rescue company in the United States. (A historical …

FDNY Rescue 1 is a specialized rescue company of the New York City Fire Department, serving the area below 116th Street in East Harlem and 125th Street in Morningside Heights and Harlem.

Mar 9, 2015 · NEW YORK – FDNY members past and present gathered at the quarters of Rescue 1 on March 8 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the country’s first rescue company.

Lt. Thomas Kilbride 1920's using the New FDNY Draeger smoke helmet telephone system. Photo from the collection of Paul Hashagen Rescue 1 Ret. The Crew of Rescue Company 1. The 1st …

Rescue 1’s central location allows its team to respond swiftly to incidents not only within Manhattan but also across other boroughs when needed. The firehouse at Rescue 1 is …