Oceanic H&L Company No. 1, Volunteer fire station in Travis, Staten Island, United States.
Oceanic H&L Company No. 1 is a volunteer fire station in Travis, Staten Island, located on Victory Boulevard. The station operates three pieces of apparatus, including a 1997 Seagrave pumper and two specialized brush trucks designed for different types of emergency response.
The station was founded on April 17, 1881, marking the beginning of organized fire protection in this area of Staten Island. In 1902, the firehouse was relocated from Meredith Avenue to its current Victory Boulevard location using horse-drawn transport.
The department operates with 38 active members who serve their community alongside the New York City Fire Department through coordinated emergency responses.
The station can be reached through the FDNY Staten Island Communications Office during emergencies and uses standard FDNY radio frequencies for operations. Keep in mind that the property is an active emergency station and may have limited access for visitors.
The station maintains a modified 1959 Dodge M37 equipped with four-wheel-drive for specialized firefighting operations in challenging terrain. This rare vehicle reflects the station's long tradition of adapting equipment to meet local rescue and firefighting needs.
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