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I work in the area and have had lunch at close to every food-peddling place nearby. The Waterfront restaurants have gone downhill - the Asian Fusion place went from great to horrible in a few months (lunch salads were downsized to half portions, and the calamari appetizer went from the normal rings to square chunks...wtf) , and the Applebees, thanks to their clingy, obsequious wait staff, continues to suck (after being brought napkins and water, a waitress came over and asked HOW IS EVERYTHING, and didn't take our order). I will try the new Chipotle place, and to echo the other poster, we need a Moe's. For now if I want a burrito, it's Coyote Flaco on Midland Ave, or Marianne's on Boston Post Rd.

He does look like a midget on tv! He's fairly normal height in real life, though. I remember listening to him do the weather on WPAT, Easy 93 in the 80s. Cablevision is really irritating many people with this blackout. As posters have said, what do you expect from a cable monopoly? Anyone know if there are any cable companies, anywhere in the country, that allow you to pick and choose what individual channels you get, and bill you based on that? None of this package level stuff.

I'll miss the sound of that smokey old 2-cycle Detroit Diesel screaming up South Main St.

I'm actually surprised we're not seeing more of this, and on a larger scale. "Disaster Recovery Plans" seem to be the latest trend from the federal level all the way down to the State Department of Health directives. Working for an agency that receives state and federal funding, I have had to submit emergency preparedness plans that cover mass absences due to illness and how to deal with it, among other scenarios.

That's pretty damn old for a horse. Did the owner or anyone give him tranquilizers?

Water Tender is at Station 11 for now. And the water at my place is officially at low pressure and very poop-colored. See video:

A rear-wheel drive Chevy sedan would be a welcome addition to the emergency vehicle market, I would assume. Arse-end is an Impala, front end is a modified Malibu with different lights. Definitely a different monster underneath the skin. A longer wheelbase than the Crown Vic probably amounts to better handling, despite the huge boost in power, due to bigger tires and less front and rear weight "hangover". Push the wheels to the corners, and it's a more solid ride. Hope to see this thing on the streets soon.

Rest in Peace, FF Joyce. Prayers to the family, friends, and the YFD.

Stopped by the YFD SOD shop this afternoon, and the chief had the Urban Search and Rescue rig not just out, but gratuitously on display:

Yup, unfortunately the only water on board is in the radiator and air tank drain!

I agree. Youtube video here:

And the Vista (no, not Windows) control unit: Thanks to Chief Fitz!

So, after work today, I decided to hit up the Nepperhan DPW shops for a visit to shoot a couple rigs - my targets were the old Mack CF that was rumored to be getting de-mothballed and placed in service for training, as well as the old ALF mid-mount that is usually well hidden. No luck - place was pretty well closed up, only a guy working on a garbage truck out back. I'll bark up that tree again maybe this weekend. I headed south to the FD shops further along Nepperhan. Nothing too stunning was around, but I went around the back and shot these moldy oldies: Ladder 80 AKA 75: Another shot: Ye Olde Seagraves: Where's Gilligan? And note the clever modification of the "F.D.N.Y." badging on the trailer...

Maybe it's drydocked for repairs or something. I'll ask around tomorrow, and try to get more shots. Maybe they'll let me climb around inside.

Anyone remember how many gallons this thing holds? 15,000? And the Haz-Mat Support unit: More to come soon, hopefully including the Mack CF and old bug-eyed ALF mid-mount...

Anyone who knows the details of the new dispatch program (Universal Call Taker) should immediately see that this is a total sham. Response times used to be measured from the second the Alarm Receipt Dispatcher at your friendly neighborhood FDNY Central Office picked up the alarm phone up to the time the first unit hit the 10-84 button. If one called 911 in NYC and reported a fire, one would be immediately transferred to an FDNY dispatcher in the appropriate borough. Now, PD call takers process the call - which, due to many factors, including lack of meaningful training - keep in mind FD dispatchers receive many months of training including familiarity with city streets and firehouses... meanwhile PD received 3 days of training - takes a lot longer and results in lousy information. That time that PD spends on the phone with the caller is not factored into the new "response time". PD sortakinda processes the call, types some crap into the computer, and it gets received by the Decision Dispatcher at the Central Office, who has to quickly decipher the garbage on the screen, try to determine whether it's a legitimate alarm, and send out the appropriate units. The new "response time" is measured from the time the Decision Dispatcher in the CO receives the stuff from PD, then hits the acknowledge button and sends out the units until the time the first unit hits the 10-84. Gone are the days when seasoned FDNY dispatchers can actually speak to a caller who reports fire to 911 and determine the most appropriate response. Now the FDNY has to deal with full Haz-Mat assignments for a gas odor. I'm usually not a particularly opinionated guy, but this new system stinks. It's putting citizens and firefighters alike in danger. Response times may be less, but it's largely due to the lack of considering PD call processing time, and balls-to-the wall (excuse the expression) full first alarm assignments to what amounted to a truck operating at a water leak.

Do you know which shop - the one near 470 Nep or the DPW one further up near the McDonalds? I'll try to stop by tomorrow and take a couple shots.

Here's a picture of the officer's brake control on an FDNY rig, right below the officer's speedo. It reads "SPRING BRAKE CONTROL CAUTION: FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY"

Too bad the old white Hahn has to go. It nearly saved Guadalajara's across the parking lot!

I know nothing of this topic, but find it interesting. I would hope that each department has a specific protocol that details when an officer should dump the air. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but don't spring brakes (held open by air in normal operation) have limited stopping power? Probably wouldn't lead to a lockup/instant stop situation. More like driving around with your parking brake on.

Holy poop, those Maxims looked like beasts. Almost look like Brockways. Anyone know what kind of power plant they had....DD 8v71s?

Kinda surprised nothing was posted about this. Drove past it a few hours ago. I bought my chandelier from this place! and

From the Westchester County Business Journal First Look at Ridge Hill in Yonkers By Bob Rozycki ... ... I read this in the WCBJ today. Anyone hear of a possible location or date of construction for a new firehouse? Or what company would be banded (or re-banded)? Link to article: First Look at Ridge Hill in Yonkers

Didn't mean to cause any disdain or trouble! Just wanted to know if anyone's heard any further than the article...

I have a couple of questions regarding fire safety at an office building in Mount Vernon where my company has a suite. If there are any FDMV members that would be willing to assist, please PM me. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!