Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8
Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8 is a New York City Fire Department (FDNY) fire station, located at 14 North Moore Street at its intersection with Varick Street in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Its exterior has become famous for its appearance in the supernatural comedy franchise Ghostbusters.
Hook & Ladder Company 8's firehouse in June 2020
High angle photo of Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8 with visible Ghostbusters logo.
The building's main gate, with a ladder truck inside.
The Ghostbusters logo from the second film hanging on the wall.
New York City Fire Department
The New York City Fire Department, officially the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the full-service fire department of New York City, serving all five boroughs. The FDNY is responsible for fire suppression and fire prevention, and is a major provider of EMS services in New York City. Beyond fire suppression and EMS, the FDNY is responsible for a broad range of services, including technical rescue, CBRN defense, and structural collapse response and analysis. The FDNY is equipped with a wide variety of general-purpose and specialized Vehicles,Tools and Equipment to serve its varied missions.
A FDNY deputy chief during rescue efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Mid 19th century Chief
First firefighting reservoir, behind school, 1831
Original sheet celebrating the official formation of the Metropolitan Fire Department, 1866
