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WOW! Thanks for sharing the photos. The one with the damaged trucks says it all...... It takes some intese heat to do that kind of damage. I heard, in total, 6 trucks were actually destroyed. NCFD FF's must have taken some pounding given the brick and concrete construction and fuel load of the typical CT*DOT garage, which I'm assuming didn't have sprinklers. Do you know if any foam was used in this fire, or anyone have any more information on the tatics?

You really can't make this stuff up! Thank god there were no major injuries to the children or anyone else... FULL STORY: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...EWS02/805210444

So, what you're saying is that one person's opinion, although very blunt and unacceptable under this forums rules, reflects on the whole forum? Then, if I delete the comment, people cry about censorship. I can't win. This story was published online in a public website, and you're saying that no one posts anything here anymore because people give their input into something and you may not like or agree with it. If nothing is getting posted here anymore, it's because some people are too incompetent, ignorant, or both to participate in a discussion without getting their feelings hurt, or worse yet, their egos bruised. Or, they want to hide their incompetence or whatever else they're not supposed to be doing- i.e. the people not sharing new delivery info, and the Chief's who have to keep everything top secret so the taxpayer's don't find out about their wild, outlandish spending and other misuse of goverment and taxpayer resources. If you have a legitmate complaint about this forum or it's operation, then contact a moderator, instead of making a snide, off topic comment. As far as this issue goes, seems like this is a really small town and he's volunteer. I believe Hartsdale (Westchester) has the longest serving career chief in NYS, if not the country.

Oh yes, you can. You can't be a civil servant who cares AND a citizen, apparently.

Pelham's New Engine 5 (SPY SHOT) Photo and info courtesy EWFAC/PFD

Yonkers FD has recieved their new Mobile Command Center. Photo by and courtesy of Joe Pinto Photo by and courtesy of Joe Pinto Thanks again, it's refreshing to me about a department that's honest and proud of their new deliveries, instead of trying to keep it a "top secret" like some other departments do. Kudos to YFD on their confidence and on another well thought out,equipped, and needed apparatus! I'm sure we'll start seeing it at incidents soon! Specs: Freightliner M2-106 chassis with walk through cab, MB330HP, 35,000 lb. GVWR, 36’6” OA length, BUILDER: MBF Industries http://www.mbfindustries.com/home/index.php (3) slide outs, 20KW generator, (4) A/C units with ducted ceiling, (4) forward workstations, Galley, (1) equipment rack Conference table to seat (8), additional bench seating, 42”plasma with Smartboard (2) 32” LCD, 42’ mast system, TracStar sat. system, DSS, emergency Light package, I/O panel, Nightscan light tower, Sat. phone, weather station, GPS, cab mounted computer station, All in One, (2) event clocks, stabilizer jacks, back up camera, awning, exterior graphics, auto snow chains Thanks again to Joe Pinto for the photo, and EagleEye for the info!

Interesting story. Would you have done the same? FULL STORY: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/story/536845.html

From: http://www.railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=51665

Here are some more photos, courtesy of MBF Industries: http://www.mbfindustries.com/home/index.php

All the Elmsford people on here, and not ONE person knows anything? Wonder why it's such a secret?

>Chirp Chirp Chirp< No one knows what this apparatus will respond on (will it respond on Greenville calls or task force calls only?). Also, no one knows why it was numbered the way it was. SteveOFD probaly guessed best, but I'm suprised with all the Greenville people on here not one can enlighten us. Why is everything in Westchester such a "top secret"?

I think this is an excellent idea....no need for several stations and the associated costs it presents, especially the way PFD is set up. Peekskill is a relatively compact city, and can be adaquetly served from a central station. Maybe with this move, they could also staff properly a Paramedic Engine and a Paramedic Truck company. Especially if they sell the land the current firehouses are on, and redundant equipment.

I don't know if it's me, but I think booster reels have been disappearing from this area for a long time now. I've heard the reasons, improper use, we don't do washdowns anymore, etc. But I can't believe we wouldn't put a tool on an apparatus because we're afraid the crews may misuse it. But I'm seeing booster reels on other deliveries from across the country, and that gets me thinking. I personally feel they're a great tool when applied properly and should be standard on every engine. They're easy and quick to deploy and stow, and on many engines, don't take up that much room that wouldn't be used anyways. Some uses for booster reels nowadays include small brush, rubbish or dumpster fires, hazmat decon, rinsing of equipment and gear post-fire suppresion, cooling off and rehab, and endless other uses. Again, it's easy for 1 firefighter to pull and deploy. So, why are a lot of comittees no longer spec'ing booster reels? I know many departments use a "trash line", but it's not the same.

Check out this thread on FireEngines.net for further details and photos: http://www.modelfiretrucks.net/smf/index.php?topic=7176.0 Looks like some major,major and very impressive changes! This is a complete overhaul of specs....something I don't think that's been done to this scale in decades.

I was always taught that booster reels are evil. I even believed it myself, when I witnessed (via the TZB cam) one department use a booster reel to extinguish a fully involved small truck fire on the Tappan Zee Bride....but again, that guys wasn't even wearing turnout gear, and was smoking a ciggarette at the same time. This was only a few years ago. You don't always need excellent flow to extinguish a fire. You also don't need to drown the fire, especially if you're using Class A foam. Also, sometimes pressure is your friend. ONCE AGAIN, I'm not talking about using a booster line for interior structural firefighting. And those who stand by the argument that it will be used improperly, well, that department has other issues then. I agree, this may not work in Westchester, but in many areas of the country it doe. The newer booster reels also, I forgot to mention, have a lighterweight nylon hose that's easier to manuver. They really don't take up much room, especially if you have a hydraulic generator and spec your ENGINE right. Small trash fire or leaf pile fire, not near a structure, jump out, pull the reel and pull out only what you need (you don't have to pull out an entire length or pack to flow), extinguish the fire, retract reel, go home. It's such a convience. No time wasted walking hose out, packing, etc. A great utility line, especially for a busy department. Many of us spec electric reels for our electic and hydraulic lines......why? Because they're easy and quick to deploy....and put back. -OR- You don't need a bazooka to kill a mouse........

I'm just wondering if anyone here feels that the new(er) sport, mixed martial arts fighting, such as the UFC, is a legitimate sport?

What about booster reels on "Pump And Roll" wildland interface apparatus? Much more durable and easier to use from a moving engine knocking down a large area of a grass fire then traditonal trash or forestry lines. Also, much easier to pack up and get out if the fire gets close to you (and not have to leave your hose behind) As far as reeling the hose up, I've seen remote switches mounted on the nozzle, via remote, as a foot pedal close to the ground near the booster reel, in additon to the more traditonal placement. Also, Phoenix, AZ FD uses booster reels (one of the most progressive departments in the nation) in urban structural suppresion to wash down turnout gear, hoses, SCBA's, and equipment before placing back on the rig......therefore reducing the amount of dirt and carcinogens you bring back to the station with you. And, the booster line is a LOT easier to clean then traditional jacketed hose. Also, the booster line can be easily placed and cracked for member "cooldown". As far as flow for brush fires and small fires with no chance for extension or other hazardous potential that would require more water, if you're using Class A foam, then that isn't an issue. Also, you don't use as much water, which in some situations is beneficial.

Recently, I saw an antique Texaco gas pump, branded for Texaco's "Fire Chief" gasoline brand. I always knew that Texaco had this brand, but never inquired as to why it was branded that way. I looked into it, and Wikipedia gave a good answer: FROM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texaco Pretty interesting!!

After some questions previously on the forum, I've found the answer. From: http://www.efrsales.com/webpages/vehicles.asp?sectionType=3 Anyone know if this ambulance will continue to carry the extrication equipment, or what the status of that change being considered is?

I think every diner in Elmsford has caught fire. The one down the street, near Sam's Club, has a fire in the mid-90's and never reopened. The Eldorado had a fire or two. And the Red Fox. Also, from what I understand, the diner across from the Eldorado had caught fire at one point before being abandoned years ago. Man, Elmsford has (had) a lot of diners!!!

So then, in effect, Engine 43 will become the department's rescue, or more accurately, extrication response unit? Is this a long term solution, because I had thought I had read somewhere on here there's a new rescue pumper in the works?

In Westchester County, Department's can't even handle a simple room and contents fire without mutual aid. I don't feel like having department teams would be beneficial, at least in Westchester (except for cities like Yonkers and New Rochelle) unless that jurisdiction had specific hazmat liabilities. However, I feel each department should be trained and equipped to handle haz-mat first response until a real Haz-Mat team can arrive.

If you missed EMS Today in Baltimore, here's another chance to catch some of the hottest topics, speakers, and exhibitors right here in Westchester, THIS SATURDAY!!! FIRST ANNUAL GREATER WESTCHESTER EMS CONFERENCE @ YONKERS RACEWAY-EMPIRE CITY IN YONKERS NY (CLOSE TO NUMEROUS MAJOR HIGHWAYS) THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17th 2008 This is sure to be an awesome event. REMAC approved for Westchester and Hudson Valley CME's!! Conference Syllabus: http://www.ems-conference.com/syllabus.htm Conference Agenda: http://www.ems-conference.com/agenda.htm Conference Exhibitors: http://www.ems-conference.com/exibitors.htm Conference Faculty: http://www.ems-conference.com/faculty.htm Registration: http://www.ems-conference.com/register.htm

Date: 5-14-08 Time: 0700hrs Location: Route 172 at McLain St. Frequency: Units Operating: Bedford Hills FD, Katonah-Bedford Hills VAC, Westchester-Stellaris EMS, Bedford PD (Other units unknown at time of writing) Description Of Incident: School bus carrying 22 students collided with a car driven by a student that cut off the bus, causing a collision with a second car. Student driving initial car that collided had to be extricated. All victims transported to Northern Westchester Hospital w/ minor injuries. Writer: x635

First time I've seen high-visiblity striping on a Crown Vic Police Interceptor. Kudos to this agency for this progressive move!