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I was at this fire, and Yonkers FD did an AWESOME job!! I also have a cool photo, which I will post later or tommorow.

Congrats to White Plains FD on acheiving their ISO Class 1 rating recently!! Are they the first department in Westchester to achieve this?

I can't agree with you more. I get very frusterated trying to explain to Texans they're not eating pizza. That is probaly one of the very few things I miss about New York.

Good to see an article like this, despite some inaccuracies. Also good to see some of my former coworkers featured! http://www.lohud.com/article/20090722/NEWS...337/1018/NEWS02

Excellent information! I love to see threads like these here on EMTBravo, and hope to see more.......

Date: 07-20-09 Time: 2100hrs Location: Hawthorne Ave X O'Boyle Park Description: Male shot while playing basketball, walk-in to St. Joe's Hospital. 8th shooting since 07-04. Writer: x635

When WCPD aviation is not staffed, are the pilots and crew available on call in a reasonable timeframe? Also, I'm not really saying that WCPD should run a full-out medevac, just be available if need presents. I'm also saying that if Westchester were to determine a need for a medical helicopter, WCPD should be the one to run the program. And how come we can justify and fund a program like Starflight here in Austin, but not in Westchester??? http://www.starflightrescue.com/ We have a police helicopter too, but they just deal with crime issues. Lives should never be based on business decisions, but sadly, that's the way it is.

RIP. It is honorable, even in death, he has saved several lives by the donation of his organs. FULL ARTICLE: http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News...ve/1$47623

That's what I figured, but maybe if EMS, Fire, and PD banded together and made a strong case for it.........wiat, it's Westchester- nevermind.

Ultimate Factories - Fire Trucks It's a repeat, but a cool look inside Pierce for those who haven't seen it. National Geographic Channel, Thursday, July 23, 2009 5PM EST http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/seri...s/3329/Overview

We have a aviation program in Westchester that does PD and Fire......so why not add EMS to that list????? I believe the WCPD helicopter is capable....they can do it like Los Angeles County PD does.....

City Of Austin,TX Police Department 2006 Hummer H2 "Donated" by local drug dealers Used for public relations and rescue purposes only

Thanks to Joe Pinto for, once again, sharing his AWESOME shots with us! All photos by and copyright of Joe Pinto, and posted by me with express permission. Photos may not be used in any other manner without permission. Pleasantville FD (Maybe someone can fill us in on the callsign being used and the specs) Rental Ladder ALL photos © Joe Pinto (and thanks again for sharing your awesome shots with us all! Strong work as always!)

I believe it still has a sticker on the rear quarter panels stating how the department aqquired it. Austin PD is very involved in the community. This vehicle is used at all sorts of the numerous connunity events that happen every week. This was at Austin's Emergency Communications centers "Take Your Child To Work Day" festivities the other day,so that the dispatchers kids could check it out. When they put it into service, it was one of the top stories on most of the local news stations-all positive though. It is also made very known to the drug dealers (and potential drug dealers) how this was aqquired.

Looks like Scarsdale FD is finally getting the much needed renovations they deserve!!!

Thanks to Joe Pinto for, once again, sharing his AWESOME shots with us! All photos by and copyright of Joe Pinto, and posted by me with express permission. Photos may not be used in any other manner without permission. Scarsdale Fire Department Engine 54 2009 Spartan/Crimson (BTW, if anyone knows Chief Cain's email addy, please PM me....thanks!) ALL photos © Joe Pinto (and thanks again for sharing your awesome shots with us all! Strong work as always!)

Although I can see the advantages of responding from bays on the Post Rd, with the terrain of the property and basement, I THINK preventing drive thru bays, and the busy intersections that are on Post Road, I figure the bays will remain in back, which would make it easier and safer for the rigs to deal with the Post Rd. traffic.

Yorktown has put into service a Dive/Water Rescue Unit. Right now is assigned U-84 but they are looking to have it designated Rescue 55. Yorktown's Dive /Water team now covers all the way to the river. All work was done by members of the YHFD Dive team. Kudos to Yorktown on yet another economical and innovative aqquisition! (Photos were NOT taken by me, and are reposted with permission)

All photos by and copyright of Joe Pinto, and posted by me with express permission. Photos may not be used in any other manner without permission. Scarsdale Engine 54- The Old And The New

FULL STORY: http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/e...train-on-crews/

Can the field be retrofitted for a football game???

LOL! Glad no one was seriously injured though.

Boards sure do get around. Especially at a commercial service that runs EMS when you know you'll be using them, and you know you can't get any from your own supply,sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I always thought there should be some sort of backboard purchasing/sharing cooperative to solve this issue.

Wow! That looks like a tricky job! Thanks for sharing the photo! Is it in the new code that pipe/duct chases need to be sprinklered? Also, is there any type of new technology to stop or slow duct fires? I know most hood systems have extinguishing systems required, but I'm suprised that requirment doesn't extend to the ductwork, especially in large buildings. Also, could CO pose an issue to occupants in the building if this fire burned unoticed for a while?

Tragic. I am sure he is RIP watching over his fellow GPD officers.