1915-1920 42 Great Jones St. (Shared with Engine 33)
1920-1947 278 Spring St. (This firehouse housed Engine 30 which had three sections. One of them were disbanded and left two sections in service.)
1947-1950 243 Lafayette St. (Shared with Engine 20 which disbanded January 1, 1947.)
1950-1972 33 West 43rd St. (Shared with Engine 65)
1972-1985 530 West 43rd St. (Shared with Engine 2 which disbanded in 1972.)
1985-1989 440 West 38 St. (Shared with Engine 34 & Ladder 21)
1989-Present 530 West 43rd St.
Rescue 1's 530 West 43rd Street Original firehouse door
On January 23, 1985, a fire took place in an eight story warehouse adjacent to Rescue 1's quarters on West 43rd Street. There was a heavy fire condition through-out with incredible radiant heat. Without a doubt, this fire is considered one of the most spectacular fires to occur in the City of New York. This fire ultimately reached 10 alarms which is equivalent to two fifth alarm assignments. This is known as a "borough call" response.
Rescue 1 was operating at another box and was not in quarters at the time of the fire. Two tower ladders were set up to protect the firehouse from the intense fire condition which was now consuming the entire warehouse. Through the strong efforts of the firefighters, the warehouse eventually collapsed onto the quarters of Rescue 1. The collapse which went through the roof, completely destroyed the firehouse.
The only piece of the firehouse which stood well was the firehouse door. The firehouse door was re-constructed and placed in the back of the new firehouse built at the same location which re-opened On April 29, 1989. This firehouse door is a "main attraction" to fire buffs around the world as well as the story behind it.
Rescue 1's current rig in front of quarters.
Rescue 1's current rig, the HME Saulsbury in front of quarters at 530 West 43rd Street. This firehouse was opened on April 29, 1989 and was the first designed specifically for a rescue company.
