FDNY Engine 60/Ladder 17/Battalion 14

Fire stations anchor city blocks with round-the-clock readiness. FDNY Engine 60/Ladder 17/Battalion 14 serves a stretch of the South Bronx where sirens become part of the neighborhood soundtrack. Its red doors sit at the corner of East 143rd Street and St. Ann’s Avenue, a landmark visible from the 2 and 5 trains. The company coordinates engine and ladder operations across three overlapping districts. First responders train on everything from high-rise rescues to hazardous-material scenes. Public education rides ride along with routine inspections, ensuring alarms don’t catch anyone by surprise. Talking to the unit is straightforward: dial for non-emergencies on weekdays or drop by the station line listed with 311. Voices on the other end map the fastest route to any incident, then clear the channel for the next call. Find the quickest path on directions—the map shows exactly where the bay doors face on a block they’ve protected for decades.