The FDNY celebrates 150th anniversary of Engine Company 42 in the Bronx

November 8, 2024

The FDNY celebrated a historic milestone for Engine Company 42 on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, marking 150 years of service to the Mount Hope neighborhood in the Bronx. The celebration included members, alumni, family and friends.

Engine Company 42 was established on Jan. 1, 1874. It was originally located on Fulton Avenue before relocating to its current site on Monroe Avenue on Jan. 1, 1915.