Edgewater (Bergen Co, NJ) - Ferry Boat Fire, 1/26/11

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Date:1/26/11

Time:1030hrs

Location: Hudson River, 1 mile south of GWB

Frequency: Multiple, NYPD SOD, FDNY

Units Operating: NYPD Harbor & ESU, FDNY Marine, Fort Lee FD, Edgewater FD, NJ EMS Mass Care 1

Weather Conditions: Snow

Description Of Incident: Fire confined to the engine compartment of the Ferry Boat Myra Smith (SP?). Ferry boat George Washington on scene assisting. Boat was reported to be 1 mile south of the George Washington Bridge on the NJ side in Edgewater. NYPD Harbor requested FDNY Marine units to respond to assist. NYPD ESU mobilization point 125th Street on the Hudson River. Fort Lee FD attempting to put boat in the water. North Hudson FD Marine unit requested. NYPD reporting all passengers were removed to the Edgewater Marina. NJ EMS Mass Care 1 and numerous additional EMS units dispatched to Edgewater

Writer: JScott128