QUESTION
Why are unit assignments declining in the Bronx despite increased fire events, and how does FDNY make these decisions?
1:55:35
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The FDNY has not cut any fire units in the Bronx or citywide for many years, maintaining consistent resources despite increased fire activity.
- Assistant Chief Kevin Woods clarifies there have been no reductions in fire units in the Bronx or citywide.
- Despite an increase in fire events, FDNY maintains the same level of resources as in previous years.
- FDNY focuses on public education regarding fire safety.
- FDNY response times are around four and a half minutes citywide, which is considered very efficient.
Pierina Ana Sanchez
1:55:35
Fire and emergencies of all types have been rising in the Bronx over a 15 year period.
1:55:41
While the number of units assigned to the Bronx have been declining and recognizing that they've been declining all across the city, the Bronx has been experiencing an increase according to the study versus other parts of the city, Manhattan in particular.
1:55:55
So can you explain the decision making for declining unit assignments in the face of increased fire events or how FDNY makes these decisions.
Kevin Woods
1:56:09
We we haven't cut any fire units in the Bronx or throughout in the city in many, many years.
1:56:15
We still have the same resources that we've had from many years.
1:56:19
Fire activity has increased.
1:56:21
And again, we are working to educate the public.
1:56:25
And we are trying our best.
1:56:27
Our response times are still city wide.
1:56:30
Our response times are a little bit over 4 a half minutes.
1:56:33
And what that means is when you call 911, when you call 911, it starts then until we show up in front of that building.
1:56:42
That's very, very GOOD FOUR AND A HALF MINUTES CITY WIDE.
1:56:46
YOU CAN'T TOUCH THOSE NUMBERS ANYWHERE IN THIS COUNTRY.
1:56:49
Andrew:
Pierina Ana Sanchez
1:56:50
THANK YOU.
1:56:51
THANK YOU.
1:56:51
AND I'LL FOLLOW UP with a particular study so that, you know, perhaps we can have a more focused conversation about some of the numbers in there.