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Great article about him on LoHud: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/greenburgh/2017/04/15/fairview-firefighter-bubba-bert-mentrasti-dies-of-cancer/100507750/

I, at first, assumed it was a new Lifeline, since I thought they were the only manufacturer that still made a slant side box. and it looks very similar. I am not 100% sure, but as far is I know, the box is custom built new by Braun Northwest. It looks similar to the slant side currently produced by Lifeline. Braun discontinued theirs several years ago. Braun Northwest-Northstar Emergency Vehicles is a separate company then Braun, and is popular in the Pacific Northwest and parts of California. I do know that Braun Northwest was awarded a bid for the ambulance above in the amount of $303,000. It will serve 7 years as a frontline ambulance, and 7 years as a reserve.

Beverly Hills Fire Department Paramedic Rescue 2 2016 Freightliner M2/Braun Northwest

NYC Department Of Environmental Protection PD 2016 Ford Police Interceptor SUV w/ New Lettering Scheme

I kinda like it!

OK, now I really love this truck! Awesome colors too!

Now that the Governor has moved 200 Troopers into Troop NYC, will that make for more Troopers being hired off this list?

From being an outsider", I have observed over 15 years now how they are very meticulous and take great pride in keeping the apparatus in the best shape. It's part of the culture. Even Engine 9, one of the busiest engine companies in the nation, spotlessly shines. Another truck I photographed almost 10 year ago and then again last month and I couldn't tell the difference of wear. It's true, they don't have to deal with the corrosive salt, deteriorated roadways, and rust, but I rarely see career departments (and some volunteer) in this area washing the motor, hand cleaning an aerial, waxing a truck, or even rinsing down apparatus when they are caked in salt in times other then with an annual inspection dinner coming up. Not only a pride thing, but also an important part of the maintenance of the truck. Additionally, the Engineer for the pumpers, and Apparatus Operator for the ladders, USAR's, and other specialty vehicles, is a promotional rank. So there is a person specifically charged with taking care of the rig on each shift, as opposed to it being an assignment for the day.

Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division LG271 2017 Toyota Tacoma This unit, most of them actually, are provided by Toyota in exchange for the exposure it gets on the beach.

This guys strength is incredible. And it's legit strength. This is Braun Strowman from WWE Monday Night RAW at Nassau Coliseum last night. Watch the video. CRAZY! And this is 100% real.

I'm not sure I like this idea. For transit buses, and select ambulances, it makes sense. But for a fire engine? I can't see it really making a difference, and it must be expensive to purchase and maintain.

http://www.cbs.com/recommended/news/1006896/cbs-orders-new-series-ambulance-about-the-world-of-first-responders/

Yup. 19 years old that truck, and in immaculate shape. Being replaced with a Pierce TDA at some point this year (timeline described in an above post), and most likely will be assigned for training or a spare, if not going to another station as a first due.

Congrats and great job Chief! (and the article was very well written) http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2017/04/08/tarrytown-firefighter-leads-tzb-rescue-becomes-chief-same-day/100224570/

I've been following your quest on Facebook and I am in awe. You've got incredible discipline and willpower. I like the questions you've asked in this post. As for me, I've been doing literally nothing for my health...hard to find motivation in all parts of the equation.

Date: 4-8-17 Time: 19:07 Location: 14 Rockledge Rd C/S East Hartsdale Ave District: Hartsdale Battalion: 14 Channel: Fire 14 Weather: 50F, clear Units: Hartsdale FD Engine 169, Engine 171, Car 2172, Car 2171 Car (Utility) 2173 (Recall) Fairview FD Ladder 1, Engine 175, Car 2121 Greenville FD Squad 15 Scarsdale FD Ladder 28 (FAST) White Plains FD Tower Ladder 6 Elmsford FD Engine 237, Car 2111 (Relocate HFD Station 2) Eastchester FD Tower Ladder 17 (Relocate HFD Station 2) Valhalla FD Tower Ladder 49 (Standby in their quarters for Fairview) Greenburgh PD Car 133 (SOD), Car 64 (Police Officer Paramedic), Car 50 (Patrol Supervisor) Car 86, Ambulance 79 (59-A-1) for standby WCDES Battalion 14, C&O Zone 3 Writer: x635 Description: Dispatched as an unknown type fire inside a structure. Car 2172 on scene requesting 10-75, active fire within a occupied multiple dwelling 19:10 Car 2172 reporting main body of fire knocked down, checking for extension. Ladder 1 to set up in the back of the structure. 19:20 Hartsdale FD recalling manpower to staff Engine with 3 firefighters. Car 2171 will be the officer and respond with that Engine if needed 19:35 Car 2172 reporting negative extension, venting, situation under control 19:58 Car 2171 reporting all mutual aid units have ben released from the scene, holding with Engine 169 and Engine 171

Los Angeles Fire Department Truck 33 1998 Simon Duplex/LTI 100' TDA

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Los Angeles Fire Department EVOC-Driver Training Engine 1996 Seagrave

Here is the truck it is replacing. It's a 1993. The body will be refurbished, and placed on a new chassis in house by the Greenburgh Town Garage. It will be kept as a spare.

Last Sunday, I had the opportunity to look over and photograph this unique and impressive rig! 2016 Peterbilt 567 with a Century 50 Ton Rotator (can be remote controlled) and body, 10KW generator, and air compressor syste,m, amongst many other customizations. This rig replaces a similar rig, a 2003 Peterbilt/Century, which will become a fully equipped spare. The spare is replacing the former spare, which will be kept in the USAR caches. Thanks again to the crew at Station 56 and the HR56 guys!

Well, it's official now. A lot of guys assigned to the unit are not too happy about this.