Queens' Bravest
Fire Department
Fire and rescue crews used the jaws of life to release the driver of this car. Tribune Photo by Ira Cohen |
Attached to every fireman’s uniform is a symbol that emphasizes their commitment to saving lives. We all know the courage and dedication they gave on September 11th, 2001 and the badge they wear exemplifies why so many never hesitated, knowing their fate and the task they confronted so honorably.
The Maltese Cross is the fireman’s symbol of protection. As a courageous band of crusaders known as the Knights of St. John fought the Saracens for possession of Malta in the 12th century, the knights fought against a weapon they had never confronted before: fire. As the crusaders advanced to the outskirts of the city, they were struck by a highly flammable substance, which was followed by a lit torch that was thrown their way. To survive, the knights had to extinguish these fires and risked their lives trying to save each other and continue their mission. The Knights of St. John were also known for their care of the sick and injured. Those who have worn and continue to wear this badge exemplify the sacrifice it takes to carry out their courageous efforts.
Below is a list of Queens’ engine companies, battalions and ladder companies.
Fire stations like this dot the landscape on 10 separate battalions throughout queens. Tribune Photo by Ira Cohen |
ARVERNE, FAR ROCKAWAY, & ROCKAWAY BEACH
Engine 265, Battalion 47: 303 Beach 49th St.
Ladder 121, Battalion 47: 303 Beach 49th St.
ASTORIA
Engine 262, Battalion 49: 30-89 21st St.
Engine 263, Battalion 49: 42-06 Astoria Blvd.
Engine 312, Battalion 49: 22-63 35th St.
Ladder 117, Battalion 49: 42-08 Astoria Blvd.
AUBURNDALE
Engine 299, Battalion 52: 61-20 Utopia Parkway
Engine 320, Battalion 53:
36-18 Francis Lewis Blvd.
Ladder 152, Battalion 52:
61-20 Utopia Parkway
Ladder 167, Battalion 53:
36-18 Francis Lewis Blvd.
BAYSIDE
Engine 326, Battalion 53: 64-04 Springfield Blvd.
Engine 306, Battalion 53: 40-18 214th Place
COLLEGE POINT
Engine 297, Battalion 52: 119-11 14th Rd
Ladder 130, Battalion 52: 119-11 14th Rd.
CORONA
Engine 289, Battalion 46: 97-28 43rd Ave.
Ladder 138, Battalion 46: 97-28 43rd Ave.
DOUGLASTON
Ladder 164, Battalion 53: 44-01 244th St.
ELMHURST
Engine 287, Battalion 46: 86-53 Grand Ave.
Engine 289, Battalion 46: 97-28 43rd Ave.
Ladder 136, Battalion 46: 86-53 Grand Ave.
Ladder 138, Battalion 46: 97-28 43rd Ave.
FAR ROCKAWAY
Engine 264, Battalion 47:
16-15 Central Ave.
Engine 328, Battalion 47:
16-19 Central Ave.
Ladder 134, Battalion 47:
16-19 Central Ave.
FOREST HILLS
Engine 305, Battalion 50:
111-02 Queens Blvd.
Ladder 151, Battalion 50:
111-02 Queens Blvd.
FLUSHING
Engine 273, Battalion 52:
40-18 Union St.
Engine 274, Battalion 52:
41-20 Murray St.
Ladder 129, Battalion 52:
40-18 Union St.
GLEN OAKS
Engine 251, Battalion 53: 254-20 Union Tpke.
GLENDALE
Engine 286, Battalion 51: 66-44 Myrtle Ave.
Ladder 135, Battalion 51: 66-44 Myrtle Ave.
HOLLIS
Engine 301, Battalion 54: 91-02 197th St.
Ladder 150, Battalion 54: 91-02 197th St.
HOWARD BEACH
Engine 331, Battalion 51:
158-57 Cross Bay Blvd.
Ladder 173, Battalion 51:
158-57 Cross Bay Blvd.
JACKSON HEIGHTS
Engine 316, Battalion 49: 27-12 Kearny St.
Engine 307, Battalion 49: 81-17 Northern Blvd.
Ladder 154, Battalion 49: 81-17 Northern Blvd.
JAMAICA
Engine 275, Battalion 50: 111-36 Merrick Blvd.
Engine 298, Battalion 50: 153-11 Hillside Ave.
Engine 315, Battalion 50: 159-06 Union Tpke.
Ladder 125, Battalion 50: 159-06 Union Tpke.
Ladder 127, Battalion 50: 153-11 Hillside Ave.
Ladder 133, Battalion 50: 111-36 Merrick Blvd.
LAURELTON
Engine 314, Battalion 54: 142-04 Brookville Blvd.
LITTLE NECK
Engine 313, Battalion 53: 44-01 244th St.
Ladder 164, Battalion 53: 44-01 244th St.
LONG ISLAND CITY
Engine 258, Battalion 45: 10-40 47th Ave.
Engine 259, Battalion 45: 33-51 Greenpoint Ave.
Engine 260, Battalion 45: 11-15 37th Ave.
Engine 261, Battalion 45: 37-20 29th St.
Ladder 115, Battalion 45: 10-40 47th Ave.
Ladder 116, Battalion 45: 37-20 29th St.
Ladder 128, Battalion 45: 33-51 Greenpoint Ave.
MASPETH
Engine 288, Battalion 46: 56-29 68th St.
(Haz Mat Unit)
MIDDLE VILLAGE
Engine 319, Battalion 46: 78-11 67th Rd.
NEPONSIT
Engine 329, Battalion 47: 402 Beach 169th St.
OAKLAND GARDENS
Engine 326, Battalion 53:
64-04 Springfield Blvd.
Ladder 160, Battalion 53:
64-04 Springfield Blvd.
OZONE PARK
Engine 285, Battalion 51: 103-17 98th St.
Engine 303, Battalion 50: 104-12 Princeton St.
Ladder 126, Battalion 50: 104-12 Princeton St.
Ladder 142, Battalion 51: 103-17 98th St.
QUEENS VILLAGE
Engine 304, Battalion 53: 218-14 97th Ave.
Ladder 162, Battalion 53: 218-14 97th Ave.
REGO PARK
Engine 292, Battalion 46: 64-18 Queens Blvd.
Engine 324, Battalion 46:
108-01 Horace Harding Expwy.
Division 14, Battalion 46:
108-01 Horace Harding Expwy.
RICHMOND HILL
Engine 270, Battalion 50: 91-45 121st St.
Division 13, Battalion 50: 91-45 121st St.
RIDGEWOOD
Engine 291, Battalion 45:
56-07 Metropolitan Ave.
Ladder 140, Battalion 45:
56-07 Metropolitan Ave.
ROCKAWAY BEACH
Engine 266, Battalion 47:
92-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
ROCKAWAY PARK
Engine 268, Battalion 47: 257 Beach 116th St.
Ladder 137, Battalion 47: 257 Beach 116th St
ST. ALBANS
Engine 317, Battalion 54: 117-11 196th St.
Ladder 165, Battalion 54: 117-11 196th St.
Ladder 133, Battalion 50: 111-36 Merrick Rd.
SOUTH OZONE PARK
Engine 302, Battalion 54:
143-15 Rockaway Blvd.
Ladder 155, Battalion 54:
143-15 Rockaway Blvd.
SOUTH RICHMOND HILL
Engine 308, Battalion 51:
107-12 Lefferts Blvd.
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS
Engine 311, Battalion 54:
145-50 Springfield Blvd.
Ladder 158, Battalion 54:
145-50 Springfield Blvd.
WHITESTONE
Engine 295, Battalion 52: 12-49 149th St.
Ladder 144, Battalion 52: 12-49 149th St.
WOODHAVEN
Engine 293, Battalion 51: 89-40 87th St.
Engine 294, Battalion 51:
101-02 Jamaica Ave.
Ladder 143, Battalion 51:
101-02 Jamaica Ave.
WOODSIDE
Engine 325, Battalion 49: 41-24 51st St.
Ladder 163, Battalion 49: 41-24 51st St.
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