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Date: 7-6-16 Time: 21:10hrs Location: Sprain Brook Parkway Southbound just north of Jackson Ave District: Fairview/Greenville Dual Response Battalion: 14 Channel: Fire 14, Fireground 7 Weather: 82F, clear, high humidity Units: Fairview FD Engine 175, Engine 176, Rescue 3, Utility 7, Car 2121 Greenville FD Squad 15, Ladder 4, SSU15 Hartsdale FD Engine 170, Car 2172 (Safety) Squad 6* Hazmat Truck and Trailer Yonkers FD Engine 310, Rescue 1, Battalion 2, Special Ops Elmsford FD Engine 237 (Relocate Fairview HQ) Greenburgh EMS 79 (59-A-1) Ardsley VAC 50-B-2 Dobbs Ferry VAC 56-B-1 Empress EMS Supervisor 307 Greenburgh PD Car 60, Car 62, Car 66, Car 67, 77 (59-B-1) NYSP 3K##, 3K## WCDES Battalion 14 Writer: x635 Description: MVA. Reported chemicals leaking from vehicle. 21:15 Rescue 3 reporting hydrochloric acid leaking from a vehicle involved in an MVA, requesting a Squad 6, Level One Response (Fairview-Greenburgh-Hartsdale=Squad 6) 21:17 Rescue 3 reporting deconning two victims, there is a vapor cloud 21:18 Hartsdale Car 2172 requesting an off duty callback. Fairview FD also proceeding with a recall. Will be an extended incident per command. 21:19 Rescue 3 requesting wrecker operator back to the scene, he will need to be deconned and evaluated 21:32 Sprain Brook Parkway Southbound is shut down, Greenburgh PD to shut down Dobbs Ferry Rd, Grasslands Rd, I-287 W/B and E/B on-ramps 21:38 SBP Command requesting Yonkers Haz-Mat to the scene for a consult 21:41 Greenburgh Ambulance 79 reporting enroute to WMC with two male victims 21:59 Greenburgh Ambulance 79 reporting being escorted by NYSP northbound on the southbound shoulder, however they are currently gridlocked 22:06 Extensive delays on Sprain Brook Parkway Southbound for several miles, heavy overflow traffic on local roadways with exit ramps. PD's in jurisdictions handling. 22:09 Greenburgh PD*EMS requesting Ardsley-Secor VAC mutual aid to the scene. Advising to proceed north in the southbound lanes from Jackson when they arrive on scene. 22:12 Greenburgh PD*EMS Ambulance 79 still in gridlock approx. 100 yards from scene, unable to move. Motorists blocking both shoulders. Greenburgh PD*EMS sending another ambulance from the northbound lanes to pick up patients. 22:32 SBP Command requesting 60 Control to send an ambulance non emergency to Fort Hill Rd/Central Park Ave in Yonkers at the Diner for evaluation of two pediatric patients involved in MVA. 22:40 Yonkers Battalion 2 reporting Fairview FD has command, holding all units to assist in monitoring and mitigating situation 23:01 Hartsdale Engine 170 advising command released by Empress EMS Supervisor 307, returning to staging area 23:48 Hartsdale Engine 170, Car 2172, and Greenburgh Medic on foot to a white minivan stuck in traffic, passenger having a diabetic emergency

These photos were sent to me by msm232. A VERY beautiful truck. Anyone have the specs?

Some more Spy Shots. Special thanks to the spy.

From "The Secret List" FirefighterCloseCalls.com

Read more: http://www.government-fleet.com/news/story/2016/06/chevrolet-expands-suburban-3500hd-to-police-fleets.aspx#.V3aMRd2xGL8.facebook

I wonder why they aren't introducing a diesel engine option for it though?

I remember when this truck was brand new. I feel old. The Village Board will vote on this resolution Monday. Here's what's replacing it, a 2015 Spartan ERV:

Whatever it is it's freaking me out. My ears are tuned to listen to Yonkers on the scanner with the YFD dispatcher's voices. It's a trip to hear "Engine 304 to 60 Control".

I saw on a post on Facebook that FDNY units responded to a substation fire in Hillburn, Rockland County yesterday. It looked like a couple of Engines, Tower Ladder, Battalion, and dry chem unit. Does anyone know of the protocol behind this? Is it like a task force with Con Ed? What resources do they send?

As far as the age itself goes, it shouldn't be an issue. I had guys in my academy class that were in their late 30's and early 40's that were far outpacing us youngins physically and mentally. There is something to be said for life experience and maturity. As far as the reasoning behind this goes, as I read the article, it seems like it is to include more minorities who didn't have a chance to find out about the exam earlier in life. That, in my opinion, is a department public education problem, not an age related problem. Seems like everyone I know on the job knew they wanted to be a firefighter, and knew someone that knew how to point them in the right direction, or someone to follow. I'm turning 37 in August though, it's sad all my civil service Firefighter and Cop job possibilities are drying up because of my age. I was hoping to make a comeback!

Thankfully, minor injuries. http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/State-police-officer-shot-in-New-Milford-8325990.php

Date: 6-26-16 Time: 21:19hrs Location: 54 Trailhead Lane (Wildwood Condos) C/S Wyldwood Dr District: Tarrytown Battalion: 14 Channel: Fire 14, Fireground 6 Weather: 78F, clear Units: Tarrytown FD Engine 76, Engine 77, Engine 79, Engine 80, Tower Ladder 78, Ladder 37, Car 2461, Car 2462, Car 2463 Ardsley FD Engine 165 (FAST), Car 2011, Car 2012 (Cancelled Enroute) Irvington FD Engine 177 (Cancelled Enroute) Elmsford FD Tower Ladder 21 (Cancelled Enroute) Sleepy Hollow FD Engine 86 (Cancelled Enroute) Central Nyack FD 2-Rescue (Cancelled Enroute) Dobbs Ferry FD Engine 48, Car 2092 (Relocate Tarrytown FD) Hastings FD Ladder 22, Car 2181 Relocate Tarrytown FD) Tarrytown EMS 81-B-1 Greenburgh EMS Car 75 (59-M-4) Pleasantville VAC 76-U-1 (Rehab) Tarrytown PD WCDES Battalion 14 Writer: x635 Description: Reported fire 21:22 Car 2462 reporting fire knocked down, overhauling, slow down incoming units and continue FAST, requesting status on EMS 21:25 Battalion 14 reporting 2 story wood frame Type 5 occupied multiple dwelling, fire in the kitchen, 1 line stretched, fire has been knocked down, overhauling 21:27 Car 2462 cancelling FAST, continuing in relocates

Anyone know how many flycars this involves, and where they will be stationed? Also, WEMS is in possession of two 2016 Ford Explorer SSV's. I've hear two rumors. Mount Pleasant obtained them, possibly through a grant. And Phelps purchased them for WEMS. Does anyone know which is true, IF either?

Used to be Mohegan Engine 256 or Engine 257. Our own Howard Peiffer , former LMFD and former Palm Coast Chief has been with it since it was born and they moved to Florida together lol. Not only did it get saved from the scrap heap, but here's the best part.....it's coming back to Lake Mohegan! I love this style of Ward LaFrance, growing up Hartsdale and Fairview they had them and saw them all the time, and love the look of the cab. I'm so happy it's getting saved plus going back to it's original home. I wish I could have bought Hartsdale's. These rigs are also a part of New York state history, as they were built in Elmira, NY. Article: http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20151215/NEWS/151219724/101040?Title=2-old-Palm-Coast-firetrucks-destined-for-scrap-heap-will-roll-on-elsewhere

Here it was at the Yorktown Parade the other night:

I believe some of them are 4x4. From my understanding, they will ultimately be assigned to Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mount Vernon, and ALS Critical Care Transports. For the ALS CC jobs, they are ideal because there is plenty of room for the ECMO machine and 4 person team that goes along with it.

New FDNY Ambulance, one of several at Wheeled Coach in Florida. Special thanks to the spy!

Here's an article that was sent to me on the new technology: http://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/articles/company-news/2016/06/fdny-ambulances-stealth-power.html I'm surprised there isn't a solar panel component to it.

Heads up for anyone wanting to stay on top of current exams being offered. https://exams.westchestergov.com/webexam/emailSubscription/subscribe.htm

Date: 6-22-16 Time: 16:06hrs Location: Route 9A/Dana Rd District: Hawthorne Battalion: 11 Channel: Fire 11 Weather: 83F, clear Units: Hawthorne FD Engine 155, Engine 154, 63-B-1, Car 2191 Elmsford FD 58-B-2, Car 2113 WEMS 37-M-1, 37-M-2 Mount Pleas PD Car 41, Patrol, Detectives WCPD Truck 1, Patrol NYSP Troop K BCI, AI Writer: x635 Description: 15:55 Hawthorne Car 2191 confirming multi vehicle MVA, with motorcyclist down, and a separate vehicle with pinned passenger. Requesting retone for manpower and an additional ambulance. 16:02 Hawthorne Car 2191 advising County PD extricated 1, in care of EMS. 16:30 Car 2191 advising patients have been transported, assisting with road closure which will be extended duration 18:02 Reported 2 fatalities. Accident investigation remains in progress.

Date: 6-21-16 Time: 10:12hrs Location: 16 White St C/S Franklin St District: Tarrytown Battalion: 14 Channel: Fire 14 Weather: 75F, sunny Units: Tarrytown FD Engine 76, Engine 77, Engine 79, Engine 80, Ladder 37, Tower Ladder 78, Car 2462, Car 2464 Irvington FD Ladder 36, Car 2202 Sleepy Hollow FD Engine 86 Ardsley FD Engine 165 (FAST), Car 2012 Dobbs Ferry FD Engine 48 (Relocate Tarrytown), Car 2093 Elmsford FD Tower Ladder 21 (Relocate Tarrytown) Ossining FD Engine 98, Utility 51, Car 2332, Car 2334 (Replacement FAST) Central Nyack FD 2-Rescue Tarrytown EMS 81-B-1 Greenburgh EMS 59-M-1 (Car 70) Pleasantville VAC 76-U-1 (Rehab) Tarrytown PD WCDES Battalion 18, C&O Zone 3, County Car 25 Writer: x635 Description: Structure fire 10:31 Car 2462 reporting 3 story wood frame multiple dwelling, fire on the third floor, no exposure issues, all hands working 10:59 Battalion 18 requesting replacement FAST team, Ardsley being put to work 11:19 Battalion 18 reporting Car 2462 placing fire under control 11:30 Command beginning to release mutual aid units from the scene

Every couple of days, I will post a photo of part of an apparatus. First one to guess which apparatus that part is from wins. Then I will post another, and so on. No prizes (right now), just bragging rights LOL, Here's the first. Name the apparatus that's associated with this view: