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The one object/job that we need to expand on a little more is from a recent article in Fire Service magazine: Lighting is a big job for FAST/RIT operations, to enhance and create a more visible egress for our fellow brothers/sisters. This is a job that really doesn't get done at scenes that I have been involved with and will enhance operations and assist possibly firefighters in distress. By simply placing a Litebox or vulcan at a doorway, whether the flashlight portion or the blue LED rear facing lights, this will create a manageable egress point. Not only does this help in distress issues, it also gives a firefighter a way to judge a way out if needed. As you enter a fire, you should always remember to the best of your ability of your surroundings, and not to guess when the s--t hits the fan.

Date: 12/14/09 Time: 1835hrs approx. Location: 27Secor Rd x westerly Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: OFD full asignment, CFD 2083, E119 FAST Weather Conditions: cold Description Of Incident: working structure fire Reporters: Writer: Working fire at above address, CFD FAST requested. Units reporting acetylene tank on fire. Reports of Fire K/D, checking for extension, cancel E119 FAST.

CROTON EMS qualifications for officers and some additional requirements hopefully to be added this year: ALL OFFICERS: EMT EVOC or Ambulance Operator Course DRIVER NIMS 100, 700, 800 Hopefully adding: Haz Mat Operations Level Rehab add. leadership classes 1st Lieutenant/Captain level: NIMS 200, 300 *400 Captain EXPERIENCE: min. 2yrs as a EMT to become 2nd Lieutenant, and to serve as 1st LT. you have to have been 1 year as 2nd LT. and to serve as Captain, 1yr as 2nd and 1 yr 1st LT.

CROTON EMS 2010 OFFICERS RESULTS CAPTAIN: Gary Diggs 1ST LEUTENANT: James Ferguson 2ND LIEUTENANT: John Delaney PRESIDENT: Pat Roosa VICE PRESIDENT: JT Camp SECRETARY: Katie Caruso TREASURER: Charlie O'Connor *Requirements: for Line Officer -qualified driver -EMT -NIMS (depends on position) I-100, 200, 300, 700, 800

Very weird?!! I got to check that rig out within the past year while on a relocate. Nice rig, whats up with getting rid of it already?

Yes yesterday while monitoring 46.26 I heard it. Cambridge FD and several others , and dispatch was loud and clear.

Good points!!!

This new addition will even better complament Montrose FD's already impressive equipment. With E122 being what I like to call "tank" because of it's short wheelbase and maneuverability, this engine also looks like it has a short wheelbase as well which will serve their tight driveway district well. Good job in this newest purchase, my only question is why did you decide to go for the 3rd engine rather then a Mini-attack or utility? either way great addition and cant wait to check it out at MFD. As always good job MFD!!

In my career dept. we have "mandatory" PT time, and its too everyones benefit. Whats the #1 firefighter killer, heart attacks, so let the boys/girls workout so maybe this can be prevented and hopefully we can change these stats. I hear ya, BI's suck but it's our job, so do that work and then take your hr. of PT also. Every Dept. should encourage their firefighters to do PT, not deter it. The better shape your in the better production you will get and the more energy you will have. Just my two cents.

In Westchester County, the Montrose VAFD has their Marine unit in service year round. The boat is not docked but can be deployed quickly once dispatched. Depending on the tide, Marine 21 can be launched off of the boat ramp on the Hudson River, or most scenario's trailored to Georges Island (Dutch St.) and launched from there. But Marine 21 has made a few responses when other Marine units are OOS due to seasonal conditions. Remember FDVA is just a call away!

From my residence in Buchanan, the storm was unreal. Lightning show better then Macy's 4th of July fireworks display and incredible thunder. While on my porch I heard a loud clap of thunder and it looked like lightning struck something, 5mins. later Buchanan with TriVillage response. Since I knew it was close I took a ride, and got to observe BFD knocking down a shed fire, good job to BFD the homeowner was fortunate that it didnt strike their house. Crazy storms I tell ya!!!

Miss you Uncle Mike!!! Never forget 585!! Forever in our hearts!

Date: 5/22/09 Time: 1440HRS Location: RTE. 9 SB IFO ST.AUGUSTINES CHURCH Frequency: 46.26, OVAC 453.075 Units Operating: OFD, OVAC 74A2, 36M1, OVAC SUPERVISOR, CEMS 55B1 (STANDBY) 55B2 (ON SCENE) Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: MVA MOTORCYCLE VS. CAR MOS Reporters: Writer: Motor vehicle accident IFO St. Augustine's Church involving MOS Croton PD. OVAC 74A2 with assistance from CEMS 55B2, txp. 1 pt. to WMC Trauma Alert. Due to a large numbers of incidents within area, M/A coverage to standby for OVAC, with Briarcliff FD/EMS handling 1-for OVAC and OVAC all units operating at incidents, CEMS 55B1 standby for Croton and OVAC. CEMS to assist OVAC with manpower to WMC, both CEMS rigs on standby 1-in OVAC HQ and 2nd in CEMS HQ. What a day and great job by all!!!! Good teamwork by all!!!

Sorry Bat 10, just expanded the Batallion a little..lol CROTON FD: FAST, well equipped Rescue, several TIC's available, engine with foam, engine with extrication equipment,engine with you name it (E119), Marine 12-fire/rescue boat, and 3300 gallon Tanker with 2 ponds and three dumps (one from each side rear, and 1-12" from the rear of the apparatus). CROTON EMS: MCI trailer to handle 50+ patients, Masimo Carbon Monoxide pulse oximeter on each rig (great for firefighter rehab, and CO incidents)

TL-38 rocks!!! Saved my butt once!!!

Responses to: SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS UPSTATE ICE STORMS PORT JERVIS FLOODING BLACK OUT RESPONSE TO NYC- PROVIDED M/A EMS WEST POINT- ANNUALLY FOR HAZ MAT/DECON STANDBY FOR GRADUATION AND FOOTBALL GAMES UPSTATE BRUSH FIRE- JUST LAST YEAR HAZ MAT INCIDENT'S TO: CROTON, BUCHANAN, MONTROSE, OSSINING AND SOMERS. FIRE RESPONSES TO: CROTON. BUCHANAN JUST TO NAME A FEW for the VAFD. Other resources in the Bat 10 area: Montrose FD- Water Rescue Team, small wheel based engine, Well equipped Rescue. Buchanan FD- Cascade, small wheel based engine CCVAC- rehab vehicle, 4X4 ambulance Verplanck FD- TL46, articulating platform Continental Village- brush unit

Honestly I don't know the answers here, but something definitely has to be done for the best interest of our customers better known as the people bieng effected. Just a few facts to throw out, all of the firefighters at the VAFD just went through their Annual NYS Haz Mat Tech Refresher the last week of April, and if called today I believe the host agency would have had 4 maybe even a fifth crew member responding on dispatch in HM-3. Not really my place to speak any further, but if you had to ask me "waste of valuable resources"!!! Just last year each Department in Bat#10 had a chance to show their resources, and we did just that and I figured people would start using their heads and call the needed resources available now that they say it first hand. I guess I was wrong, shame on you Incident Commanders!! FDVA OPERATES WITH THE FOLLOWING: ENGINE 225- READY TO GO, AND EQUIPPED WITH TIC, MULTI GAS METER, PPV FAN AS WELL AS ENGINE COMPANY COMPLIMENT. MA28- BRUSH VEHICLE ALSO USED AS A RESCUE AND RIT VEHICLE. HAS VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF ROPE AND EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT. HM-3- SPEAKS FOR ITSELF, HAS AN ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF HAZ MAT/DECON EQUIPMENT AND A DECENT LIBRARY ON BOARD TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN TO RESEARCH WHILE ENROUTE OR ON SCENE. MARINE 21- RESCUE BOAT ONLY, BUT WILL BE STAFFED WITH 2 WHO ARE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING IMMEDIATE PATIENT CARE, RESCUE AND SUPPORT. VAFD DOESN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A CREW TO ASSEMBLE EITHER, WERE HERE!! FDVA OFFERS THE FOLLOWING: ALL INTERIOR ALL NYS HAZ MAT TECH'S ALL NYS EMT'S ALL NYS CONFINED SPACE TECH'S ALL NYS FAST QUALIFIED ALL WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN FIRE/RESCUE/EMS OH AND ONE MORE, WE ARE HERE 24/7 365 DAYS A YEAR!!!

Could you be listening to the Peekskill Haz Mat?????

Date: May 13, 2009 Time: approx. 1000hrs Location: South St between Louisa/Welcher Ave. Frequency: 46.26, Peekskill 453.225, fireground #8, Fire 10 Units Operating: PFD 2341, 2343, WCDES Car#2, WCDES Car#2001, WCDES Haz Mat 1, PPD, MTAPD (I didn't hear the original PFD dispatch, so unknown of what apparatus from PFD on scene) Weather Conditions: sunny/ upper 60's Description Of Incident: Haz Mat Incident Reporters: Writer: PFD working a Haz Mat incident on Soth St., WCDES Haz Mat team on scene, area closed from Louisa to Welcher Ave.

Date: 4/25/09 Time: 0600hrs Location: Cleveland Drive Frequency: 46.26, CPD channel Units Operating: CEMS 5512, 55B2, CPD CAR#30, 31 and several units from State Police, and other Dept's enroute Weather Conditions: sunny Description Of Incident: EDP- (scene secure, then EDP violent/resisting) Reporters: Writer: Original dispatch for CROTON EMS for possible EDP (non-violent, scene secure) per CROTON PD units on scene. 5512/55B2 responding. CEMS units onscene entered residence encountered subject in scuffle with CROTON PD units. (subject become extremely combative) CPD units requesting assistance from CEMS manpower to relay to CPD HQ for additional PD units. CEMS relayed and additional PD units requested. Within minutes after 10-13 request, subject in custody. Slow down M/A PD units. Subject in custody, one officer being evaluated. 1 RMA SECURED and original EDP patient in PD custody, no other actions taken. State Police on scene with multiple units, all other M/A PD cancelled. **Great job by CPD officers on scene, handling a tough situation and minimizing further injury to patient, family, EMS and themselves. Reason why we should all verify scene is secure and protect ourselves. Because you never know when the s--t is gonna hit the fan!!

I will get the info and give it to you Chief and Mike. The practical evolutions are you basics, ropes/knots, hose line advancement, mask confidence, using a saw to make a cut, making your way out following a hose line, and I know there a few other stations to do. But will get all the info for you.

The flyer for this date at Orange County has the pre-requisites. Each examinee will have to demostrate their skills performing several practical evolutions. You can also find this info on the NYS OFPC website under National certifications. I will get you a copy, so you have it for future reference.

Those controls were from the cab of the Genesis. WE were given training on the M7, Genesis, Bombardier cars, and the older coach. Great job by the MTA Safety Dept./FD, and many thanks to our brothers Asst. Chief Stinson and also Chief Streany for their input on the course.

Another reason why Croton FD is one of the most productive pro-active Dept's around.