Squad 18 is sad to report that 6 marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron  363   (HMH-363 ) have been killed in a helicopter crash. Squad 18 and the crew grew close prior to the 10 year anniversary of the events of Sept 11,2011.  More info will follow when it becomes available...One of the members killed is US Marine Cpl. Kevin Reinhard of NJ.

Apon Engine 44 transmitting a 10-75, Squad 18 responded for a fire at East End Ave/ E 79 St. The fire apartment was a triplex...(one apartment that has three floors)...Fire was located on floors 7,8,9.   A second alarm was transmitted to extinguish the fire.

Squad 18 responded on a phone alarm for a report of a fire on Jane St. Squad 18 arrived and transmitted a 10-75 for smoke coming from a 2 story  75x100 garage. Fire was confined to an office area on the first floor.

The New York City Fire Department is asking for help as two of its own recover from injuries suffered while battling a house fire in Brooklyn.

Robert Wiedmann and James Gersbeck were severely burned during Monday's fire in Crown Heights.

Both are assigned to Rescue 2, and now the rest of their unit is asking for financial donations to help the families.

Wiedmann suffered second and third-degree burns over 50 percent of his body and will need several operations over the next six to eight weeks.

Gersbeck was not as severely burned.

Doctors don't think he'll need any surgery for now.

There is no word as to how long his recovery will take.

To make a donation, send a check to the FDNY RESCUE 2 MAYDAY FUND, Rescue Company 2 FDNY, P.O. Box 95, Sayville, NY 11782.

Wiedmann's family is also planning several blood drives to help with his surgeries. For more information, visit fdnyrescue2.org.

Squad 18 responded as a third due engine to a report of a fire on the 16th Floor. A 10-77 was transmitted by the first due companies as they arrived. Sq-18 members stretched a 2nd line to back up the first line operating in the fire apartment.....a 10-45 -3 was found by the first due truck

Please keep the members of Rescue Co. 2 in your prayers. Two members were seriously burned while searching for a report of trapped victims.  You can see the member trying to escape the fully involved room in this photo.

Squad 18 was called for a report of a person who fell off a scaffold and was hanging by his saftey line...As companies arrived,a person was suspended 8 stories up by his saftey line.....Tower Ladder 7 was positioned under the person and was safely able to reach him...

On December 6th, An Engine Company from Staten Island came to the aid of the NYPD. 2 officers were surrounded by a gang of teenagers while trying to disperse a crowd. The officers became engaged with numerous teenagers and beacme victims. The housewatchman heard yelling outside and saw the 2 NYPD officers needing help. He immediately turned out the company and opened the deluge gun on top of the rig to disperse the crowd. @ members were sent to the hospital for injuries sustained in the fight.