New technology and vessels helps FDNY save lives on the water

By Amy Freeze and John Sprei
Monday, May 21, 2018 11:56AM
MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) — New York City knows the bravest by their big engines, ladder trucks and sirens through the streets of all five Boroughs. But there’s another force standing by for firefighting – on the water.

“FDNY Marine Ops is here to help you at all times whether you know we’re here or not – we know you are out there,” said Battalion Chief Frank Simpson.

Chief Simpson spent 27 years in the Bronx on land and now 5 years in marine unit. Many of the FDNY under him have expertise in marine systems ranging from from captain to engineer to marine communications.

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