AGENCY TESTIMONY
Creation of brush fire task force and future improvements in FDNY capabilities
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Chief Esposito announces the creation of FDNY's first-ever brush fire task force and outlines plans for enhancing the department's capabilities in combating brush fires. He emphasizes the commitment to protecting New Yorkers and keeping firefighters safe.
- Enhancement of training specifically focused on brush fires
- Exploration of new and additional apparatus geared toward brush fires
- Testing of more specialized tools and equipment for firefighters
- Recognition of the importance of wildland firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Plans to adopt lighter and more flexible wildland firefighting equipment
John Esposito
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In response to last fall surge in brush fires, we created the department's first ever brush fire task force.
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In announcing the task force, commissioner Tucker emphasized the department's commitment to protecting New Yorkers and keeping our members safe as they combat these fires.
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This will increase this will include enhancing training that focuses specifically on brush fires, exploring the acquisition of new and additional apparatus that is geared toward brush fires, and testing more specialized tools and equipment for members.
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One of the lessons that we've learned is the importance of wildland firefighter personal protective equipment or PPE.
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Some of the gear used in structural firefighting is heavy and cumbersome whereas wildland firefighting equipment is lighter and more flexible.