FDNY Marine 1 - the "343"

[Anesti 329]

finally was able to grab some shots of it, i was just hanging around with friends at the north cove marina when i noticed come around governours island.

[Anesti 329]

Was able to get a shot of it with the statue of liberty as a backdrop.

[ptwatson 82]

There is an article in todays 6/10 Daily News about how much trouble they have had with it!

[billy98988 107]

There is an article in todays 6/10 Daily News about how much trouble they have had with it!

link to your reference...

NY Daily News

[JBE 328]

They forgot to mention a broken window in the pilot house.

[M' Ave 1,466]

I used to work for a shipbuilder. Anytime you build a large custom vessel, you have issues. They are very complex and unique to the point that no amount of sea-trials can shake out every issue. They are early in their career and some problems will pop-up. As long as the builder covers the costs associated with repairs, nothing to worry about.

As for guys grumbling, well, there may be some legitimate issues. However, firemen hate new stuff. That's how it is and will always be. It'll become more comfortable over time. I don't work in the Marine Unit, but that's a general observation. I have to call myself out too! New things often suck, but sometimes they're better and we still have a hard time adjusting.

[IzzyEng4 427]

One of the new fireboats was in New London's shipyard getting some work done last month I think.

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

One of the new fireboats was in New London's shipyard getting some work done last month I think.

343 was there ! This was the first day of service Sept 10 20010 taken from my boat at Navy yard