Q&A
FDNY's hydrant inspection capacity
1:19:51
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Council Member De La Rosa inquires about the FDNY's capacity to conduct adequate inspections of hydrants. Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods provides a clear and concise response.
- FDNY inspects every hydrant twice a year
- This inspection schedule has been a long-standing practice for the department
- The response indicates that the FDNY has sufficient capacity to maintain this inspection regimen
Carmen N. De La Rosa
1:19:51
And does the FDNY have the capacity at this time in your assessment to win to to do adequate inspection of hydrants?
Vickie Paladino
1:20:01
Right
Kevin Woods
1:20:01
now, the New York City Fire Department inspects every hydrant twice a year.
1:20:06
We always have.
Carmen N. De La Rosa
1:20:06
Okay.
1:20:07
Thank you so much.
1:20:08
Thank you, chair.