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And The Journal News Photos Based on the photo above, I have some more questions regarding the incident, especially in regards to scene safety. 1. Were the Incident Commanders removed/remote from the Incident? Where was the command post setup? 2. Were ambulances staged, and brought to the scene as needed? 3. Does Port Chester have a selective spinal immobilization protocol? 4. Why were they fire engines on the opposite end of the incident, instead of blocking the scene? 5. Ties into question 4, why were there ambulances located directly next to passing traffic? 6. Were the people involved in ICS wearing vests identifying their role? 7. Was everyone on scene wearing traffic safety vests? 8. Traffic was coming extremly close to the incident? How come the Help Truck, Fire Engines, Wreckers, and flares weren't placed farther away from the incident? Seems like all the traffic was merging awfully close to the incident. 9. Were ALS/BLS units brought into cover Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook? 10. LOOK AT ALL THOSE PEOPLE "DIRECTING TRAFFIC"!! Block the scene using fire apparatus, DOT trucks, cones, and flares using proper protocol that DOT uses everyday to close lanes, etc. Let traffic sort itself out. In fact, where were the cones and flares? Why were the wreckers mixed in the incident? Use them as barricades until they are needed to removed the vehicles!! 11. I see a unit with safety chevrons on the rear in the photo above. Those are on the rear of the vehicle usually for a reason. I'm sorry, I wasn't there and I'm sure logistically and clincically it ran smoothly. But from a scene safety standpoint, it just seems like it wasn't even a consideration that the incident was on a major interstate. "Shutting down the roadway", especially at that time of day and gicven the location of the incident and resources available, wasn't neccesary. I-95 is a major interstate and shutting it down for this incident would just jam local roads and causes problems for thousands of motorists and emergency services. Just another incident we can all learn from for next time....

Cool to see it in progress! Thanks for the photo! Did EFD consider constructing a firehouse off Route 119 somewhere before deciding on the addition? I know there's not much property to be had in Elmsford, but that firehouse is in a very tight spot on a very busy road.

Happy Birthday to Jim AND his twin seperated at birth, Yorktown Chief Martin Mcgannon!!

It seems for a while that Medix Ambulances were briefly popular with some local agencies. I know Empress used several of their modular and vans, Metrocare had some (New Rochelle And White Plains EMS), EVAC had one, and some others. My question is, are they still a player in the market down here? Do any agencies still use them? I know Empres has Medix modules (50 series) getting up there in age, do they plan on replacing them with Medix?

I always knew they had an ambulance, but never a FD. Is this fully staffed, and if so, by who? http://www.fdnytrucks.com/files/html/other...Meadowlands.htm

That was delivered a couple of years ago. It is still in service. However, their most recent ambulance was a Ford/Lifeline

Just saw it last night, excellent movie. Both Christian Bale and Heath Ledger delivered excellent performances. It's sad, because they left the movie open to more plotlines in the future involving the Joker. I didn't think anyone could top Jack Nicholson's performance, but Heath did. It's sad that we won't see him in the Joker roles again.

Excellent show....if you don't have SPEED and have Tivo, it's one of the many programs you can download on Amazon Unbox. O'Hare's has a fascinating operation- and a cool fleet!

It appears Hartsdale's 1976 Ward LaFrance, refurbished by Ranger in 1986, is currently for sale since the new 2007 Spartan/4-Guys Engine has been replaced. http://www.firehouseapparatus.com/index.cf...&truckID=81 I've tried emailing Firehouse Apparatus and leaving a message, but have gotten no reply. I haven't gotten any reply from a letter sent to Hartsdale Fire District. Has anyone seen anything in the legal section of the newspaper soliciting bids for it? If the price is right, I'd really like to get my hands on it as a "momento", lol. It's in great shape considering it's age, I love WLF's, and with some TLC, it would be a great muster piece, providing I could find a place to store it. Or, has it already been disposed of?

What was the Command Structure for this incident? Did the first medic on scene have medical command?

It's very rare to find a MICN on a truck nowadays. Pascack Valley Hospital was one of the last services I knew of that still had a couple, but as the nursing shortage gets worse, they are needed nurses elsewhere. SOME MICU's use them on critical care interfacility transfers, but that's about it. I highly reccomend getting at least 1 year's 911 experience before even considering Paramedic school. I don't know where you live, but Empress EMS is a great system to start out in.

Interesting. FULL STORY: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20080723/hl_t...aveaheartattack

Heads up, show airs two new episodes on SPEED @ 10PM EST. I like it so far....the wrecker/recovery pro's at O'Hares in Chicago really have their work cut out for them....and beutiful equipment as well. Has anyone been able to watch yet?

Bruce was awesome- had a Codes Class with him and he really knew his job and made class actually interesting...a tough thing to do with Codes! RIP, Bruce, you will be in my thoughts and prayers...and missed by many.

The museum did not want these items? Was it political, or do they not have enough space? Seems like maybe this was part of an estate, and is now being sold off. Hopefully, Leut2 will pick up some of these helmets to add to his collection.

I'd like to take a moment to reach out to the youth of this forum. THE biggest complaint I receive about this forum is about our younger members, the teenage crowd, who speak beyond their knowledge or place. Please don't get me wrong, we welcome EVERYONE to this forum, and I'm in no way discouraging anyone to post. I just want to point out to our younger members that's there's a great deal of members on this forum who have a wide array of knowledge and experience. Many of these member are people to look up to, and learn from. Instead of posting your reply, take a moment to read the thread, ask questions, and give members with the factual information or information based on experience a chance to answer. Think about it this way: You've been a firefighter for 20 years and come to this forum to share information with those with a common interest. However, you are outspoken by members that are much younger then you, fresh out of FFI or haven't even taken a class, who speak about your job like they've been doing it forever as well. How would you feel? Wouldn't you be turned off? I, and I want others to realize this is the internet generation, and this is how many teenagers and young adults communicate. Many are familiar with communicating on the internet, and it's part of our daily lives. Whereas the 20 year vet may not be as familiar with computer, and is still getting used to it- and we want to encourage them to post. Also, keep an eye on your spelling and grammar- it reflects a great deal on your age and maturity. These members have an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to share, and I want the younger members of this forum to realize and respect that. Encourage their posting by asking questions, soliciting feedback on your experiences, etc. Also, be aware of how your behavior reflects on you. No one is impressed by how much you know, rather they are impressed by how much you WANT to know. Get it? Thanks for reading that little tidbit, and I hope some members will take this advice. Also, you can now see everyone's rank and affiliation type in their post. Anyone feel free to add their input.... Thanks Seth

Sounds simple enough, right? Jump on the Engine and let's go. You are the Lt. on an Engine company, the only one dispatched to this incident. You have two firefighters and an apparatus operator. You can call for any additional resources you see fit. You are dispatched to a dumpster fire in the alley between South 1st street and South 2nd street. You arrive to find heavy fire from a medium sized dumpster, halfway down the alley from where the photo was taken. Your access on the other side is exactly the same. On the left side, you have a resturant with a apartment residence above. On the right side, it is offices on ground level with apartments above. It is 8PM, and the sun is fading fast, but the fire is threatening to light up the exposures....what do you do? (Want to add a comment? You must be a Verified Member to post on EMTBravo.net, click here for details We know you have something you want to add.....don't keep it to yourself- share the knowledge!!) (Photo by me)

Stiloski's Automotive's recovery division was mentioned in the the latest "24/7", a publication by Miller Industries about their products. (Volume 4, Issue 2) They highlighted their use of their 75-ton rotating boom wrecker, the pride of Stiloski's fleet, to recover a business jet that was involved in a mishap at Westchester County Airport a couple of months back. They post the entire magazine online, and when they do you can find the article here: http://www.millerind.com/members/on_call_archive.php In the meantime, check out some of the awesome recovery jobs and rigs in previous issues.

Thanks for the news, MoFire24!! Lifeline's are awesome, and I photographed their new 69-B-3 earlier this year, as well as several other Lifeline deliveries. They build a solid products. I've worked in numerous brands of boxes, and Lifeline's are my favorite. Here's Mohegan's current Lifeline: http://www.emtbravophotos.com/NewDeliveries/Mohegan69B1.html I'm guessing the new one will be similar. My only question, LMFD VAC runs A LOT of calls...with the volume, was a medium duty chasis considered?

This is something that I've always been a proponent of. I think the use of Silly String is obnoxious at parades. The contents of most Silly String, especially the cheap versions sold by the fly-by-night vendors who roam the parade route, can be damaging to fire engine parts and finishes. Not to mention ruining dress uniform pants. FULL STORY: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/suffolk/...0,7698927.story (May not be able to access link due to Newsday's archive fees) On the flip side, it's great for the military in Iraq who use it to detect tripwires that trigger booby traps. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_String

You may want to do some reading about "Silly String" before writing it off as "fun", especially with EPA 2007+ compliant exhausts. How Stuff Works- Silly String Selected Quotes: I know this discussion may be "silly" to some and I see why, it just seems like two specific members are following me around to every thread lately just to argue with me, so I feel more compelled to make my point.

So, by what you're saying, I could spray your car with shaving cream and pelt it with eggs, and write it off as having a little "fun"? And some of the brands of silly string don't just wash off.....it actually ruined a nice new pair of EMS pants once. It's real nice to have the community spray you with the stuff at a parade....real great way to teach children to respect PD/Fire/EMS by letting them spray you with silly string and throw poppers at you. There's nothing that says community appreciation better then that!!!

As others have said, you've completly misunderstood my point. I don't have time to address this whole issue, but I'll put some of my own things in. I started off as an Explorer at 14 years old, serviing as Captain during most of my time. I was a Volunteer FF and Explorer Post Advisor for a few years after that, while working in a career as a 911 Fire/EMS Dispatcher and Paramedic. When I was young, I thought I new everything, and I was very eager to share my knowledge to impress my peers. I'm about to turn 29 in a few weeks, and was just pondering back at things one night. I really knew nothing then. I was thinking about my good friends who have passed on and what they have taught me. One in particular was Ted Knoesel Sr. He was a 50+ member of the Ardsley FD, as well as a longtime family friend. He taught me so many things that I carry with me to this day. I really admired Ted, and spent every minute I could with him trying to learn from his spirit and knowledge. I miss him a great deal, but try and carry on the lessons he taught me. If I thought I knew everything and Ted was just "some old timer", then I probaly wouldn't be where I am today. I'm not saying "shut up and listen", I'm just trying to point out the younger members on here may fare better by being more inquisitive then "hey I know that!". It's all in the attitude you present yourself in. All that paper you get for taking classes means NOTHING, I keep them as mementos. It's the lessons I learn from my patients and my peers that are the most important of them all. And, older guys are just sometimes rubbed the wrong way by enthusiasm. Not so much me, but other members. One day you'll grow a bit older and maybe agree with me. Seth

Hartsdale FD Engine 170- 2000 Pierce Dash Engine 169- 2000 Pierce Dash Greenville FD Engine 150- 20?? Pierce Dash Ladder 4- 20?? Pierce Dash Fairview FD- E-174 20?? Pierce Enforcer White Plains -Rescue 88 2003 Pierce Saber -Two Freightliner/Pierce Engines Elmsford FD 1993 Pierce Dash 2001 Pierce Dash Both Engines are Pierce Dash's as wel. Dobbs Ferry Engine 147 Pierce Dash There's a ton more....

A sad story about PTSD. It's s ahme so many people are just completly ignorant to us, especially our own goverment. This has been going on way before Vietnam and today's wars. FULL STORY: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/military_the_enemy_within