In the FDNY, 3 alarm is a heck of a lot more than 3 engine companies.
From FDNY sources:
“Third Alarm
12 engines
7 ladders
5 battalion chiefs
1 rescue
1 squad
1 deputy chief
1 RAC unit
1 satellite
safety battalion
SOC battalion
1 tactical support unit
field comm
mask service unit”
With this being a highrise there may be numerous other specialized units involved too.
The “RAC” is a rehab unit.
The “Satellite” is a 2 piece unit consisting of a 2000gpm pumper and a hose wagon with a large monitor (water cannon) mounted on it.
This describes the satellite units:
https://forums.firehouse.com/forum/firefighting/firefighters-forum/50589-fdny-question
Thank you for that.
Again... that’s a LOT of boots on the ground...