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One of the most deserving people I know. He is an excellent Paramedic and Administrator, and he also gave me my start in EMS. Well deserved!

Empress, and it's sister company, Emergacare, have numerous contracts with hospitals and facilities in the Bronx, including Jacobi Medical Center. They've transported thousands of patients to the hospital from both the Bronx and the northern cities that feed into Jacobi, and even more interfacility critical care transfers for several decades. Daryn himself has transported his fair share of patients to Jacobi to say the least, and has provided leadership to hundreds of employees tasked with the same. Although Empress doesn't have "911 contracts" in the Bronx, Empress has provided care for thousands of injured and critically ill Bronx residents nonetheless. I'm so happy that Jacobi has recognized his dedication to the facility.

This is an awesome idea. I wish they had something like this when I was in high school. I hope that Westchester sees the increase interest in fire science education in our area, and other high schools follow suit. I also hope WCC starts something on the college level. The interest is definitely out there. Being in a fire service Explorer post from 14 years old, the experience gained in the fire service changed my life and gave me many of my skills. I've always been a big believer in the potential it has for other kids.

The former Croton Engine 119 is for sale on Craigslist: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5548913174.html

Date: 5-14-16 Time: 16:55hrs Location: 12 Branch St C/S Lake St District: Goldens Bridge Battalion: 13 Channel: Fire 13, Fireground 5, EMS 13 Weather: 50F, rain Units: Goldens Bridge FD Engine 138, Engine 139, Tanker 1, Car 2142 Katonah FD Tanker 6, Car 2212 (Scene), Engine (Relocate) Somers FD Tanker 16 Croton Falls FD Tanker 8, Car 2071 South Salem FD Tanker 2 Bedford Hills FD Tower Ladder 57, Utility 6 (FAST) Mount Kisco FD Engine 103, Utility 13 (Second FAST) Lewisboro VAC 67-B-2 (Fire Scene Standby), 67-B-1 (Standby GBFD HQ) WEMS 45-M-3 Lewisboro PD NYSP WCDES Battalion 16, C&O Zone 5 Writer: x635 Description: 17:01 Car 2142 reporting fire in the basement 17:06 Car 2142 reporting water on the fire 17:07 Car 2142 requesting 10-75 17:11 Car 2033 advising TL-57 2 1/2 story wood frame, with heavy fire in the basement 17:12 Tanker 1 advising requesting only into Brant St, all other apparatus to stage on Lake St 17:15 Katonah retoning for manpower to staff Engine to relocate 17:20 EMS Section Chief advising 67-B-2 to stage at Branch St and Lake St 17:21 Battalion 16 requesting Power Company and C&O 17:26 Battalion 16 requesting Mount Kisco as a second FAST team to the scene 17:27 Engine 139 advising water source established at hydrant on Fairmont 18:00 Fire knocked down, overhauling

Date: 5-3-16 Time: 14:06hrs Location: 156 South Broadway C/S Park Hill Ave & Herriot St District: Yonkers Weather: 60F, light rain Units: (On the 10-29) Engine 303, Engine 306, Engine 304, Engine 310, Ladder 71, Ladder 74, Rescue 1 Battalion 1 (On the 10-30) Squad 11, Ladder 72 (FAST), Battalion 2 (Safety), MSU, FIU, Rehab, Empress EMS, Yonkers PD (On the 2nd alarm) Engine 309, Engine 307, Ladder 75, Car 2 Writer: x635 Description: Multiple calls reporting a structure fire 14:08 Battalion 1 on scene, light smoke, people evacuating 14:10 Battalion 1 requesting 10-30, fire on the top floor of a three story ordinary, exposure 4 a 2 foot separation to a 4 story ordinary. Primary search in progress, one line being stretched. 14:16 Battalion 1 reporting 3 lines stretched, venting the roof, requesting a second alarm for exposure 2 issues 14:22 Battalion 1 reporting companies making progress, primary searches negative

North White Plains has put into service this 1998 Freightliner/Saulsbury medium duty rescue that previously saw service in Centereach NY to replace the former Rescue 33, which has been disposed of. It only has 14,000 miles. Some features include a 10KW Hydraulic Generator, hydraulic and electric cord reels, pull out equipment trays, (4) 500 Watt Mounted Lights, a 12,000 pound winch, and a heavy duty trailer hitch to tow the Air/Cascade trailer. Special thanks to 2321 for helping me to get these photos.

Date: 5-2-16 Time: 12:12hrs Location: 239 Nepperhan Ave District: Yonkers Weather: 50F, light rain Units: Yonkers FD Engine 306, Engine 304, Engine 309, Engine 312, Ladder 72, Ladder 71, Rescue 1 Battalion 1 (10-30) Squad 11, Ladder 75 (FAST), Battalion 1 (Safety), MSU, FIU Empress EMS, Yonkers PD Writer: x635 Description: 12:18hrs Battalion 1 Aid reporting fire in the rectory, stretching a line, 10-30 12:22hrs Battalion 1 Aid reporting fire on the 2/3 side, in the attic area of the rectory 12:30hrs Battalion 1 Aid reporting fire in the cockloft of the rectory, 2 lines stretched, 1 operating 12:31hrs Battalion 1 Aid reporting ventilation via scuttle on the roof 12:33hrs Battalion 1 Aid reporting main body of fire knocked down, overhauling

I'm curious to know the same. Wonder if any special training or CDL-A is required.

Date: 4-30-16 Time: 19:15hrs Location: 14 Cayuga Rd C/S Cantebury Rd and Oneida Rd District: Scarsdale Battalion: 19 Channel: Fire 19 Weather: 55F, clear Units: Scarsdale FD Engine 54, Engine 55, Engine 56, Ladder 28, Car 2432, Volunteer recall Hartsdale FD Engine 170, Car 2173, Car 2174 (FAST) Greenville FD Ladder 4 Fairview FD Ladder 1 (Relocate Scarsdale FD) (w/ Engine 175 crew) White Plains FD Engine 65 (Relocate Scarsdale FD) Scarsdale EMS 79-A-1 Scarsdale PD WCDES Battalion 19 Writer: x635 Description: Structure fire 19:18hrs Car 2432 reports working structure fire, requesting 10-75 19:42hrs Engine 170 relaying to Car 2172 that they are picking up

Date: 4-30-16 Time: 18:58hrs Location: 12 Knowles St C/S Riverdale Ave & Hawthorne Ave District: Yonkers Battalion: YFD 1 Weather: 60F, clear Units: Yonkers FD Engine 303, Engine 306, Engine 304, Ladder 74, Ladder 71, Rescue 1, Battalion 1 Writer: x635 Description: Dispatched as a reported fire in an apartment 18:59 Ladder 71 and Ladder 74 coordinating approach points with one another 18:59 Engine 303 on scene with a 4 story Type I nothing showing 19:03 Battalion 1 reporting 10-29, fire extinguished by sprinkler system, holding with Engine 303, Engine 306, Ladder 74, Ladder 71 and himself 19:05 Battalion 1 requesting keyholder, property is managed by Westhab and they need access to the sprinkler room. Unable to locate Superintendent. NOTE: Yonkers FD, PD, and Empress EMS running numerous (above normal numerous) simultaneous calls citywide

Date: 4-28-16 Time: 17:52 Location: 65 Criklewood Rd District: Yonkers Battalion: YFD (B2) Weather: 50F, overcast Units: (10-29) Engine 307, Engine 306, Engine 313, Engine 304, Ladder 74, Ladder 71, Rescue 1, Battalion 2 (10-30) Squad 11 (FAST), Battalion 1 (Safety), MSU, FIU, Empress EMS, Yonkers PD Writer: x635 Description: Dispatched as a smoke condition 17:56 Battalion 2 on scene, 10-29 18:01 Battalion 2 reporting fire in an attached garage, no exposure concerns at this time, 10-30, however main body of fire is knocked down 18:03 Battalion 2 reporting primary search complete and negative 18:07 Cancelling FAST, using Engine 306 already on scene

https://gma.yahoo.com/fire-chief-investigating-reports-bullying-virginia-firefighters-death-170608723--abc-news-topstories.html

FDNY Field Com 1 2014 Seagrave

Wait, I've lost track. Is this in line with national standards, or............

First, I want to preface this by saying the dispatcher at 60 Control who handled this incident did an EXCELLENT job coordinating everything given the situation. It was almost mind boggling to try and keep track of everything and he nailed it. For those that didn't monitor, there was a cardiac arrest involving a crew member on a tugboat in the Hudson River. The tugboats location was static, but had to be determined further. It was one worst incidents I've ever heard logistically play out just given the fact that there was no coordination by any unit with anyone else. Everybody was freelancing, and everybody wanted to play. There was no concrete information about which boat had EMT's or Medics. It was, literally and this was stated on the radio several times, whoever got to the boat first got the patient. No one knew who was the true incident commander, and there was no true command. Rockland couldn't communicate with Westchester and vice versa in a timely or efficient manner. Both Rockland and Westchester were basically both working the same incident completely separate from one another with no idea of who was doing what. It also should have been kept in mind that it was pitch black out, and the current very strong, with heavy winds. You had rescue boats swarming from each directions with limited to no awareness of anyone else in the area. Responders putting other responders in danger. The inefficiency, to say the least, could have made the difference in the outcome of a cardiac arrest. I get everyone wants to help, but sometimes you're doing more harm then good. And, at the very least, Westchester and Rockland need to develop a better system of interagency incident command and training, especially since there seems to be a very large overlap of jurisdiction. There should be numerous drills and tabletop exercises on a regular basis, as well as a single channel for Hudson River incidents that is primary and a dedicated tactical channel that both counties can access. 60 Control needs to be able to have the authority to control units, such as to stand down units or give specific commands in a situation like this where no one else is capable of taking charge over such a widespread area. Another thought. Westchester DES needs to appoint a Marine Battalion that is familiar and capable of coordinating incidents on the Hudson, and capable of taking command of multiple jurisdictions and equipped with Rockland radios. Or appoint WCPD SOD as primary command and coordination since they have better resources. Quite frankly....one of the major issues was that no one could take personal blame for the situations....it was the circumstances at play. AGAIN...EXCELLENT JOB BY THE 60 CONTROL DISPATCHER, who made the best of what and who he had to work with! It was almost mind boggling to try and keep track of everything and he nailed it.

This show was AWESOME! It was so nice to meet so many of you that are members here on EMTBravo! My company definitely plans to be there next year as well!

Does Croton have an antique? They are a very proud department, and would love to see a Mack CF retained by a department that would take good care of it. Could also be a spare engine for the village......like when Engine 119 went OOS for a little while for upgrades

Given the brush fire season we've had, we owe ourselves at least the opportunity to learn about what's out there, and how we can better perform given appropriate gear.

Sutphen will be announcing a new line of rear mount aerials at FDIC tomorrow. This is significant because, in the 100+ year history of Sutphen, they have never produced anything other then a midmount.

Thanks for posting this. For some reason, I've never come across the story of this tragedy. Definitely some sobering lessons to be learned from the Lt in the video and the brave men who perished from it.

I love it! Ford is always setting the standard and treading over Chevrolet and the others! Definitely the Seagrave of the automotive world! I love the new F-150 and the SSV is such a great extension to that product line. "Built Ford Tough" all the way!

I vote for that idea! Kind of like a lighthouse! My friend was up there the other day...the view is amazing and it's not even topped out yet!

Thanks to my great and lucky friends for Spy Shots at FDIC! But Sutphen has disappointed me. It was introduced hours ago, and still nothing on their website. They are losing on their ability to capitalize on this positive publicity and the traffic it brings to their site.