Fire Engines Photos

This apparatus was a 1997 Ford E350/AEV RAC Unit3.On June 27th,1996,the FDNY changed the designation of the Rehabilitation Units to Recuperation and Care Units(RAC Units).These Units respond to"All Hands"and provide members of the department with cool drinks and cool towels during hot weather,and warm drinks during cold severe winter weather.
There are five"RAC"Units of the Special Operations Command,RAC Unit 3 being located with Rescue 3 and other special apparatus at 453 East 176th Street in the Bronx.
Light duty personnel are utilized to man these units,with one firefighter assigned to each unit on each tour of duty.The actual apparatus as ice making facilities at quarters,carries water,chairs,canopies,tents,heaters and blankets,etc to give some comfort to FDNY's bravest out on the streets of New York City.

Added by Pete Matten on 06 September 2009.

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