Binghamton Fire Department

Binghamton Fire Department
Operational area
Country	United States
State	New York
City	Binghamton
Agency overview[1]
Established	1813
Annual calls	9,108 (2012)
Employees	119 uniformed 3 civilian
Staffing	Carrear
Fire chief	Daniel L. Thomas
IAFF	729
Facilities and equipment[2]
Stations	5
Engines	2
Platforms	1
Quints	2
Squads	1
Ambulances	3
HAZMAT	1
Website
Official website
IAFF website

Binghamton Fire Station # 2

Binghamton Fire Department ambulance 7121.

The Binghamton Fire Department is the fire department providing fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Binghamton, New York.

History

Binghamton's fire department first began in 1834 as a volunteer organization. On May 3rd of 1834 the trustees of the Binghamton voted to organize specific engine and ladder. It wasn't until 2 years later in June of 1836 that the village was able to purchase their first actual piece of firefighting equipment, a small hand powered fire engine.^[3]

The Village of Binghamton was incorporated to City status by the New York State Legislature in 1867. The department became known as the Fire Department of the City of Binghamton on April 23, 1869.^[1] The first motorized apparatus, a Cadillac for the Chief of Department, was purchased in 1910.^[1]

In the 1950's the population began shifting to the more rural areas of the county. Although the county population was shrinking, the scope of its operation was expanding. In September of 1981 the ambulance was transferred from the Police Bureau to the Fire Bureau. In addition to providing ambulance service, a "First Responder" program was initiated. To meet the growing needs of the City, a Hazardous Material Response Team began operating in May of 1988. In 1996 the EMS program was upgraded to provide ALS level of service.^[3]

Overview

The Binghamton Fire Department has a staff of 124 paid uniform fire-fighters and 3 civilian employees.

The Department operates out of 5 fire stations, including the fire headquarters which serves as station 5.^[4]

Stations & Apparatus

1913 Binghamton Factory Fire

On July 22, 1913 the Binghamton Clothing Company in downtown Binghamton caught fire. It destroyed the Wall Street building in less than 20 minutes,^[10] killing 31 of the more than 100 people inside.^[11] Though not as deadly as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, it put even more pressure on New York officials to strengthen life safety codes, increase funding for more inspectors, and increase penalties for violations.^[12]

See also

• 1913 Binghamton Factory Fire

References

Coordinates: 42°5′47″N 75°54′43″W / 42.09639°N 75.91194°W / 42.09639; -75.91194

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