-In the days before the paid Department in New York City, Ladder 6 was known as "Phoenix Hose Company."

- Ladder 6 was formed in the Metropolitan Fire Department (which became the FDNY under the Tweed Charter) on September 27th, 1865.

- Ladder 6's quarters at 77 Canal St. was previously an American Civil War Hospital and an armory.

- In 1965 the City of New York purchased the adjoining building and began combining the two.

- In May of 1969, with the new facilities finished, Engine 9 and with Ladder 6 were quartered together.