Local PD, FD and EMS Activity NYC

[scottier1]

I have a try & buy opportunity from a friend on a BDC436HP. I live in NYC [Manhattan] and all I want is to be able to know what is going on every time I hear a siren pass by my window [this happens a lot] so we're talking NYPD, NYFD and EMS. I only want my specific precincts. After watching several YouTube videos, I am lost. Is it possible to listen to specific precincts only? I looked at some programming services but I hate to spend upwards of $60 only to find I still don't have what I want. Is this scanner overkill? Is there a better way? Any thoughts? I am the definition of the word, novice. TIA.

 

[MStep]

What police precinct do you live in? That would be a good start to getting you the right frequency.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Is it possible to listen to specific precincts only? I

Yes. Though without knowing your specific NYPD precinct(s) of interest in Manhattan I can point you to the list in the RR database here

For FDNY Manhattan. The 485 frequency can only be received in extreme close proximity to a fireground (blocks at the most?)

482.10625		WQFH238	B	146.2 PL	FDNY MN Dispatch	Manhattan Dispatch	FMN	Fire Dispatch
485.10625		WQFH239	M		FDNY MN Mobiles	Manhattan Mobiles	FMN	Fire Dispatch

 

[scottier1]

Thanks. My precinct is the 34th, which I think is grouped with the 33rd. I don't know how NYFD and EMS are grouped.

 

[GTR8000]

FDNY is one dispatch channel per borough, and FDNY*EMS is split into north, central, south in Manhattan.

Please take some time to look at the NYPD and FDNY listings in the database here, it's pretty self-evident what frequencies cover what areas.

 

[wtp]

NYPD - Manhattan Precincts 33, 34 Live Audio Feed

NYPD - Manhattan Precincts 33, 34 Live Audio Feed on Broadcastify.com

www.broadcastify.com

so give it a listen. for free !

 

[garys]

This is a couple of years old, but over the years I've found it to be pretty accurate.

NYPD, FDNY & EMS SYSTEMS