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Division 2

Division #2

Fire Suppression Division 2 was established on 12 June 1956 and originally ran out of Fire Headquarters at 491 Broadway. Division 2 encompasses the northern and western areas of the city. Administratively Engines 1, 4, 8, and 9; Trucks 1 and 4; and Rescues 1 and 2 are under jurisdiction of Division Chief 2.

In 1988, the Division 2 Deputy Fire Chief's quarters was relocated to the Taylor Square fire house.

The current Division 2 command vehicle is a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, placed in service on 15 March 2005.


Division 2 Annual Statistics

 

Fiscal Year Total Runs Building Fires Emergency Medical Mutual Aid
1990/91 940      
1991/92 898      
1992/93 1016      
1993/94 950      
1994/95 1004      
1995/96 967      
1996/97 992      
1997/98 1135 143 31 3
1998/99 1042 126 12 8
99/2000 949 116 13 3
2000/01 1243 141 24 8
2001/02 1627 52 45 5
2002/03 1593 32 48 8
2003/04 1501 40 34 2
2004/2005 1399 45 41 15

*In 2001/02, the definition of a building fire was modified.

 

Division 2 Deputy Fire Chiefs:
Group 1: Deputy Fire Chief John Cotter
Group 2: Deputy Fire Chief Michael Kuhn
Group 3: Deputy Fire Chief Robert Scott
Group 4: Deputy Fire Chief Francis Murphy III