Formed in the mid-Eighties, the brigade has proven time and again that it can stabilize an emergency in less time than an outside department due to its specialized training set and central location.
Full story, and a breakdown of the variety of carts they use, pumper, ambulance, etc http://www.thedrive.com/article/1333/behind-the-scenes-with-new-yorks-grand-central-fire-brigade
