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The 10th Edition of the FDNY Operational Reference has been published. I just got my copy, and like previous editions, is packed with basically everything you need to know about FDNY. The comprehensive information is extremly detailed and very in-depth, and covers just about every aspect of FDNY's operations. In fact, it is also even distributed to FDNY members for study and reference. The book also features photos from our own Joe Pinto. Available from FSP Books and Videos: http://www.fire-poli...ks/bf1119.shtmlhttp://www.fire-poli...ks/bf1119.shtml http://www.fire-poli...ks/bf1119.shtml

Thank you guys for the birthday wishes, much appreciated!

Wow. This is devastating. I haven't been visiting the site, another member told me about this today and I was shocked. We've lost an excellent member of our community. Thoughts and prayers, Rest in Peace, Len. (I apologize that a tribute on the front page was not posted as I am only learning of this now and cannot edit the front page for the time being)

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the support. Is there anyone that would be able to help me find an affordable, decent apartment in Westchester or knows of one?

Hi guys, I've had a rough couple of months. I became critically ill in June while on a trip to Chicago, and was hospitalized in ICU intubated for several days. A few days after I got home to Texas, same thing happened, I had a procedure to corrrect the problem, but while I was intubated I aspirated vomit somehome and came up with severe double pneumonia. Physically, I can only use the computer for a limited amount of time right now, and am still extremly weak but am getting better by the day. While I was in the hospital, I had no access to my phone or computer. I lost my job because I wasn't elegible for FMLA yet and I ran out of time that I could use, so I'm on a very tight budget. I can reapply for my job, but read on to find out why I won't. My PayPal account that I use to pay for this site was hacked, and I was cleaned out of all the funds for this site. Although PayPal will be reimbursing me, it will be several weeks. I'm on a limited budget right now, and bills for the website are due soon and I can't bill, sell, or design any ads right now to raise money, nor will I be soliciting donations. Earlier this week, my luck started to turn around the best it can at this point. A very awesome longtime friend and great person helped me out, big time. I am thankful for him and his bosses because his actions and concern gave me great motivation to keep going and renewed my passion. For right now, all I'm going to be saying is that I'm moving back to NY in the next week.............................I think I'll be much happier back there, especially because I miss all my friends from NY and working there. I LOVE Austin and Texas and will miss it (I've lived here for 4+ years already), and have been succesful and had awesome experience with the agencies I worked for , but at this point I need to start taking care of myself. After I was no longer healthy enough to be a career firefighter anymore, my heart was broken and I really wasn't the same-it destroyed me, but I've finally had closure on that and want to have the old pre-2007 Seth back. There is MUCH more to this story, but please don't speculate. I also apologize for not getting back to all those who hae been calling and emailing, it just gets a little overwhelming right now as I recover. I have over 1,500 emails personally from friends, collegues, and EMTBravo members and related to me since May 26th, and eventually I will get to them all. I traded in my car and sold off a lot of my things and bought a small 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty/Winnebago Aspect 23' RV with only 7,000 miles on it. It's got all the comforts of home, and is cheaper and easier for me to live, especially since I will still have the home in Texas. Does anyone know of RV Parks in the NY/CT area that are affordable and have electric and water hookups? I was hoping I could park it at an FD or EMS, and in exchange join that agency and they would technically have a driver in house. I am stilll a certified Firefighter and Paramedic, and am capable of driving, operating, and maintaining any type of emergency vehicle. I can drive ambulances, midmount and rearmount aerials and tower ladders, engines (I am certified in pumping and water supply), rescue trucks, tankers, brush trucks, etc. If someone knows of an agency that could work something out with me, I would greatly appreaciate it. Email me at seth@emtbravo.com if you know of anything, even if short term. I hopefully will have a job lined up, but I am looking for a second job, if anyone knows anything that's open and pays decent. It doesn't have to be emergency services. Email me at seth@emtbravo.com . I wish I never gave up some of my Westchester jobs I had, I always thought the grass was greener and kept moving up jobs, but I look back now and had it great right where I started. Thanks guys for your concern, and whatever help you can offer me. I hope that some of you guys can come up and hang out with me when I get back. There is more to what I am going through, but please don't speculate or comment on that.

Apparently, these "electronic cigarettes" are becoming wildly popular. So, I have a couple of questions. What exactly are these devices and how do they work? Can the pose a fire hazard like a regular cigarette? And, for smoker, does it skate oveer our departments "No Smoking" policies or any other tobacco free initative?

That's pretty cool! I know a lot of agencies are switching to SUV's, there's really no price or gas difference, plus there is more room for storage of gear, and gives the officer a better point of view then a sedan, from what I'm toold I was just watching something on TV where the new cars go through an "assembly line" at the CHP Main shops, and get lights,radios,lettering and all the other stuff. It's a really cool facility.

We have a bunch of private Urgent Care and "Stand Alone" ER's that are run by the hospitals. EMS can transport to the stand alone ER's at their discretion. However, the issue is people arriving POV presenting with chest pain or stroke or other sort of timely life-or-death issue. In these cases, it's a 911 call for urgent transfer. ER's are also getting a little crazy. You can go online and "book" your visit, and I just saw an average wait time billboard the other day. I feel these facilites, when operated by hospitals, are a great resource for rural areas. It also takes a lot of the burden off ER's.

Date: 5-27-12 Time: 0824 Location: Hutchinson River Parkway NB @ Mamaroneck Ave Exit Frequency: Units Operating: Westchester County PD, Unknown EMS Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Officer struck while in patrol car at a 2 car accident scene by a vehicle that violated the "Move Over" law. Officer tansported with minor injuries Reporters: x635

I know there are probaly tons in service up north already, but this is the first time I've seen the new Chevrolet Caprice. (Caprice is available to Police agencies only at this time)

Date: 5-25-12 Time: 14:26hrs Location: 4600 Turner Ln Austin TX Frequency: FTAC 1 Units Operating: Austin Engine 18 Weather Conditions: Sunny, 90 Description Of Incident: Engine 18 on scene of a swarm of bees attacking residents. 1 L/S/O with CAFS to control and disperse bees and hives Reporters: x635

The only reason I think that this platform would have limited success is on roads with weight limits.

Interesting. Starting to see a lot of heavy duty trucks go this route, but no fire apparatus until now. http://www.firetrucks.com/hme-scorpion/truck/22

Pretty cool!! FULL ARTICLE: http://bizbeatblog.d...ck-pressed.html

I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with traditional chlorine treated pools vs. salt treated pools? Also, are the UV and Ozone filters just a gimmick? (I know there are 10,000 sites about this topic, but I'd rather here it from fellow members of my community here)

Our Communications Division has a Type III Incident Management team that is compliant with Texas OEM, TIFMAS, and FEMA standards. We have a fleet of vehicles and trailers that make us completly self-sufficient for several days when needed, right down to radio repair. Our team has been deployed in various capacities to the various wildfires in Texas, hurricanes, tornadoes, and even to the flooding in NY last year. It is very strictly structured, and requires extensive ongoing training. We have a number of staff ready to go at any time, as well as a full time IMT staff. Here's a great Powerpoint on the need for and how to organize an IMT team: https://www.preparingtexas.org/Resources/documents/2010%20Hurr%20Conf%20Presentations/Texas_All-Hazard_IMT.pdf

Thoughts and prayers are with Pete's family during this tragic time. . It is also a truly a tremendous loss to the Law Enforcement community.

Peter lost his battle with cancer over the weekend. Peter graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains and served in the US Coast Guard after college. Peter went on to work for the Loudoun County Sheriff Office attaining the rank of Sergeant. In 1995 Pete and his family moved to White Plains where Peter worked for the Westchester County District Attorney's Office as a Criminal Investigator for 17 years. Peter was recently promoted to Senior Investigator. He was assigned to Homeland Security and the FBI Joint Terrorist Task Force. Visitation will be on Sunday 5-9 PM, Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM Funeral Mass Tuesday 11:00 AM Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Interment to follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Mcmahon,Lyon & Hartnett F.H. 491 Mamaroneck Ave White Plains NY 10605

Awesome photos! I wish WEMS decked out their flycars like that when I was there! They've come a long way. (and so has Somers)

Thank you and your son for your service!

Date: 05-16-12 Time: 2156hrs Location: 581 Saw Mill River Road X Tuckahoe Road (Dunham Paint) Description: Fully-involved 1-story commercial involving chemicals (paints, thinner, etc.) Reporter: Truck4 2156hrs- Verbal by E-310 for a 10-29 (Working Fire) behind 577 Saw Mill River Road, down the driveway. (behind quarters). 1st Alarm: E-310, 312, 309, 306; L-75, 72, R-1, B-2 2158hrs- B-2 req. PD for traffic control. 2202hrs- B-2 transmitting 10-30 (All-Hands) and the 2nd Alarm, fire in a 1-story commercial. 2nd Alarm: Sq-11, 307; L-70; B-1 2204hrs- B-2 req. B-1 'Bring water.' Fire is through the roof of a 150X50 set back on a dead end. 2205hrs- Co's have (1) line from the rear of 577 SMRR and (1) from the lot above on the Exposure #1 side. 2207hrs- B-1 req. Sq-11 to hit hydrant on Saw Mill River Road north of the fire, E-307 to pick up a hydrant from south near Liberty Lines. 2209hrs- B-1 rpts exterior operations ATT. Co's bringing in water. 2212hrs- L-75 backing down the driveway to set up in front of the building. (3) L/S/O. 2213hrs- B-1 req E-307 to hit the main and send (3) members to meet the B/C. 2216hrs- B-1 transmitting the 3rd Alarm. Units on the 3rd to park the rigs down the block and report to the staging area in front of Station 10 and will be stretching lines. 3rd Alarm: E-314, 303; L-71 2220hrs- Co's cutting fence and setting up stangs in the lot above the front of the fire building. Very heavy fire conditions. 2225hrs- (2) H/L's, (1) Tower Ladder in opertion in front. (1) H/L, (1) stang in operation above. Setting up a ladder pipe on Saw Mill River Road (L-70). 2230hrs- Numerous explosions within the building. L-70 in operation along with an additional stang in the lot. WCPD req. to shut down the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway due to numerous onlookers on the overpass and vehicles stopped in the roadway. 2232hrs- E-313/L-73 to relocate Station 12 2233hrs- E-308 to relocate Station 1. 2236hrs- B-1 rpts a 1-story warehouse 150X50 with unkown contents. Exposure #1- 1-story warehouse, 30 foot seperation, Exposure #2- Yard with construction equipment, Exposure 3- Unknown, Exposure #4- Parking lot with debris. Multiple master streams in operation. Building is fully involved. 2240hrs- Co's setting up (2) ground ladders to remove members from the front of the building and up to the lot. 2244hrs- B-2 req. DEC for runoff into the Saw Mill River (Exposure #3). 2250hrs- L-72 ladder pipe going into operation. 2255hrs- Car 3 rpts fully involved 1-story commercial. Units removed from front of the building (below street level). Several lines protecting exposures. E-314 and R-1 assigned to mitigate the run off. 2300hrs- Conditions remain unchanged. Members pulled back from the building. (1) Tower Ladder, (2) Ladder pipes, numerous H/L's in operation. Notifications being made for the runoff into the Saw Mill River. 05-17-12 0400hrs- Fire is U/C. Co's still hitting pockets of fire. 0700hrs- (1) master stream continues to operate. Road closures still in effect. Runoff visible in the Hudson River. 1330hrs- Co's reporting a flare up of a large pocket of fire.

Depends on what time of day, from what I remember. This is several years ago, but I remember calling for a Bee-Line bus at 2AM once and none were on the road and no drivers on the clock. It would be nice, though, if these buses were already equipped with Rehab stuff, bathroom, medical supplies, retractable awning, generator, light tower, etc.

Which brings me to my next question. Where do the regular transit buses go at the end of their Bee Line life? Those would be even better for rehab.

Pete Becerra, Westchester County DA's Senior Investigator, and brother of Joe Becerra New York State Police investigator and Frank Becerra, longtime Reporter-Dispatch Fire/Police/EMS photographer and ex-chief North White Plains FD and member of Brewster FD is in need of assistance. 10-13 Fundraiser-Officer Needs Assistance Senior Investigator Peter Becerra Pete Becerra has been courageously battling cancer since 2010. Pete is a 17 year veteran criminal investigator with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and most recently was assigned to the Joint Terrorist Task Force and worked closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Pete has spent many years dedicated to protecting the people in the Westchester community and now it is time to help him and his family. Sunday, June 10, 2012 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Vintage Bar / Restaurant 171 Main Street White Plains, NY $25 Donation / $25 Open Bar & Food * 50/50 Raffle * DJ * * Police Emerald Society of Westchester Pipes & Drums * Make Checks Payable to: Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation, PO Box 326, White Plains, NY 10602 For additional information, please contact Edward O’Rourke, WCDAI PBA President 914-552-9300 Edward Murphy Jr., WCDA 917-567-8310 Dennis Gallego, WCDA 914-230-9590 Tommy Boylan, NYSP/JTTF 917-662-9079 Becerra_10-13_Flyer.pdf

Maybe I'm out of the loop, but this is the first of the new generation Ford Explorer SSV Police Package that I've seen. I like it, looks very sharp! Photo by me. More Info: https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/2009fleetshowroom/2009-explorerssv.asp