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One of my good internet friends Ben Saladino runs an awesome website for the Dallas-Fort Worth area fire apparatus news and events. http://www.bensware.com/firetrucks/dfwfireapnews.php It has been one of my favorite websites for years. He just got back from FRI 2013 in Chicago, and got some really awesome photos He's posted them to his site, and he got some really good shots from the show and trip. I'm very jealous! The full set of FRI 2013 Chicago Photos from Ben Saladino: http://www.bensware.com/firetrucks/FRI2013/ One of the many, many awesome photos from the show and his trip: and the NBC Drama "Chicago Fire" was filming for it's second season while FRI was in town: Again, check out all the awesome photos from his trip at: http://www.bensware.com/firetrucks/FRI2013/

From: Drawn By Fire http://www.facebook.com/drawnbyfire From: Drawn By Fire http://www.facebook.com/drawnbyfire

Date: 8-28-13 Time: 0445hrs Location: 185 Boulder Ridge Rd Units: Ardsley C-2012 (I/C), Ladder 50, Engine 164, Engine 165 Dobbs Ferry Engine 49 w/ C-2091 (FAST) Hastings E-45 and Ladder 22 w/ C-2083 (Relocated Ardsley HQ) Ardsley VAC 50-B-1 Battalion 14 C&O Team Zone 3 Greenburgh PD Description: 0455hrs: C-2012 on scene transmitting 10-75. 3 story attached wood frame townhome. Line being stretched 0510hrs: C-2012 reporting fire knocked down, checking for extension 0630hrs: C-2012 reporting all units picking up, mutual aid has been released

http://www.auctionsinternational.com/servlet/Search.do?auctionId=1013&itemId=7318 What is Stamford running these days as far as spare aerials?

If You Hit Your Head.....PLEASE:

Date: 8-27-13 Time: 18:43hrs Location: 124 Bedford Rd Units: C-2371 (I/C), E-260, E-91, R-47, E-259 Description: Pleasantville PD transferred E-911 caller to 60 Control reporting fire inside the house, caller not on line upon receipt of transfer. No further upon callback at dispatch. 18:53hrs C-2371 Electrical fire in a wall, fire knocked down, holding with current assignment checking for extension.. 19:33hrs: C-2371 reporting negative extension found in surrounding walls, all units picking up. (Thanks to hatr1k for the address and assignment)

Duracell definitely seems to be a supporter of the fire service, and this is just the latest of many of their supporting first responder initiatives. Even though it's marketing for them, they still do it the right way IMHO. Full press release: http://news.duracell.com/press-release/quantum/duracell-introduces-quantum-worlds-most-advanced-alkaline-battery-one-million- Another one of their initiatives, donating batteries to FD's in need around the country "Power Those Who Protect Us": http://news.duracell.com/news_releases/power_those_who_protect_us Duracell is based in Bethel, CT right outside of Danbury.

As x129k would say, "Strong Work"! From the Bedford Hills FD Facebook Page:

Yonkers can find the money to do what they want. They've done really awesome things to enhance the city in recent years, one of my favorites is the "day lighting" of the Saw Mill River in Larkin Plaza, which turned out beautiful. They can find the space and money to preserve the heritage and heroic history of Yonkers firefighters, and all they've accomplished for the city, and the nation. Station 8 would be a great place for a museum, as you have the Hudson River Museum nearby. Actually, a display in the Hudson River Museum would be awesome, as Yonkers was a powerhouse in the Hudson Valley. I'd also like to see a place that highlights the heroics of firefighters such as Patrick Joyce and all the other Yonkers FF's who have died in the line of duty serving Yonkers. Engine 306 holds a lot of stories and history of heroics in one of the most firematically active areas of Yonkers, and would be a nice showpiece attraction. I even think Yonkers has the capability to pull off something like the FDNY Fire Zone and be a fire safety education center as well. Whatever is done IF something is done, I'm, willing to bet it will be a huge draw for the community, including fire buffs, Hudson Valley history buffs, schoolchildren, etc, and a tremendous asset to the community. History is a powerful tool to power the future, and shouldn't be left to rot.

I have a strong feeling you will be seeing a lot more Dodge Chargers and Chevrolet Tahoes in NYSP's future. They are the majority favorite of the troopers I have spoken with so far.

Awesome to see how everything's coming together....I love seeing the progress and how everything's fitting together. Keep the photos coming!

Congrats to 60 Control Dispatcher Marty Gallagher #607 on his retirement!

Marty officially signed off last week, and is now x607. Once again, congrats and it was great working with you way back when! I wish you the best in your retirement, and thank you for everything.

From WREMSCO:

Should Westchester Bring Back The "Quint" Radio Designator? Vote in the poll above, and/or add your comments below!

Well, well, well, look who's back at the Eastchester FD shops (photo taken this afternoon). However, Ladder 15 is still in service and don't know when TL-17 will return to service.

Date: 8-22-13 Time: 0938 Location: 1061 Old Post Rd (click address for Google Map Satellite View) Units: Bedford C-2041 (I/C) E-108 E-109, E-110, U-140 Mount Kisco FD TL-14 Pound Ridge T-3 Katonah C-2212 &Tanker 6 Bedford Hills C-2031/2/3, TL-57 (FAST) & Tanker 5 South Salem Tanker 2 Goldens Bridge Tanker 1 Lewisboro 67-B-1 WEMS 45-M-3 Battalion 16 Bedford PD Pound Ridge PD Description: 09:40: C-2041 on scene of a gas fed fire from a propane tank. Cottage is or was already fully involved, and is surrounded by heavy woods and brush which are also involved. Defensive operations only. Instructing all units to leave room for MKFD TL-14 to access scene. 09:43 C-2041 requesting addional tankers. Bedford Hills Tanker 5 & Katonah Tanker 6 09:46: C-2041 requesting MKFD TL-14 set up for a master stream upon arrival 09:47: Establishing a water source on Route 121 09:48 C-2041 requesting Engine 108 reverse lay from end of driveway 09:50: C-2041 3 100lb propane tanks affected and involved, blown off valves have activated, requesting propane company to the scene 09:58 Katonah base requesting additional tones for manpower for E-115 09:56 60 Control relocating Banksville Engine 158 to Bedford HQ 09:59: E-109 setting up tanker refill station on Peapond Rd 10:01 Battalion 16 reporting multiple lines in operation 10:09 B-16 requesting C&O Zone 5 10:22 C-2041 requesting additional tanker to the scene 10:25: Positive water source established with Engine 108 10:26 Goldens Bridge Tanker 1 will be the additional tanker 10:28 B-16 reporting propane company & Car 1 on location 10:34: Command requesting Pound Ridge PD to assist with road closures in area of Route 137 and near the fill site. 10:40 Tanker 1 on location 10:51 Command reporting all visible fire knocked down, still active propane leak that they are attempting to mitigate Fire is NOT under control at this time. 11:51 Old Post Rd Command states 1 master stream from TL-14 covering propane tanks, limited water supply operation continuing, beginning to release select units. Notes: "Old Post Rd" Command on Fire 16 and FG 3. Dispatched by: 60 Control 651

Follow-up report from FF1, member on scene: Engine 37 first due engine, ran two lines. Possibly an electrical fire originating at the panel, main body of fire was located within the walls and ran up into the attic of the restaurant via openings for pipes and conduits. Quick knockdown, location of fire, spread, and live electrical wires while waiting for Con Ed to cut power made it stubborn to fully extinguish and open up to check for extension. VMFD released from standby when Larchmont picked up they took over standby.

Date: 8-21-13 Time: 0928 Location: 126 S Ridge St, Rye Ridge Deli Units: Port Chester FD C-2391 (I/C), E-59, E-61, E-62, E-64, TL-2, R-40, Rye Brook FD Engine 14, Ladder 30 Description: 2391 on location, heavy smoke showing. Inside transformer fire, extinguished on arrival. Holding with current assignment. Units working to check for extension and ventilate multiple storefronts. Also checking CO levels. Con Ed, Building and Health Depts. requested. S/C E-62. 13:14hrs: All PCFD and RBFD units picking up and going back in service. Notes: Units operating on Fire 15.

Date: 8-21-13 Time: 09:03hrs Location: 1375 E Boston Post Rd IHOP Restaurant C/S Weaver St. Units: Town Of Mamaroneck C-2231 (I/C), E-51, E-36, E--37, L-19, R-6, TL-20, New Rochelle E-21 (FAST), Larchmont TL-7, Mamaroneck Village E-40, TL-20 Description: 2231 on location visible Fire Showing from 50' x 100' wood frame restaurant. Fire in void space above kitchen. 2 L/S/O, Truck company venting Requesting LFD TL-7 and NRFD E-21 FAST to the scene. 1&1 from Mamaroneck Village to relocate. 09:14hrs: 2231 requests Con Ed expedite and shut off electricity at the street, units working around appliances. Con-Ed enroute from Rye. Health Dept. also requested. 09:26hrs: C-2231 reporting Con-Ed on scene, fire under control. 09:49hrs: Units beginning to pick up. Notes: Units operating on Fire 15

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. VIDEO OF COLLISION: http://video-embed.nj.com/services/player/bcpid1949044324001?bctid=2616994528001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAPmbRLUk~,qaBRyOxSVO12DrAM5jye9f223kVRdQY8 Article: http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/08/suv_strikes_ambulance_at_30th_streetand_bergenline_ave.html#incart_river_default