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Well, many of you know my recent thread about how I always miss fires. Well, I missed another one in Hartsdale this morning. And this one I'm glad I missed....it was COLD out!!! Read more about it at: http://x635.blogspot.com/ [attachmentid=1691]

That's the nice part about being off duty. I could just observe and take photos, with no responsibilty, unless they want to make a phone call to me, which would result in me being on duty and being able to buy more holiday presents. And it's Group 1/3. The coffee in the morning is always hot, fresh, and plentiful with them. Thye have their own special blends, they don't just drink plain coffee. These guys don't mess around! I do live next to a Dunkin Donuts, so I supposed I could've though...but then I would have had to walk all the way home and all the way back again.

As a bonus shot, here's Holy Name's Emergency Preparedness Support Unit. [attachmentid=1693]

Garbage truck, fire in the compactor refuse body, heavy smoke from the truck. See blog for further......

Also, while on the topic of 52's- Engine 52, which is in the same house as Ladder 52, has been operating this spare piece for at least a couple of months now. According to FDNYTrucks.com, they have a 2003 Seagrave...anyone know where thats been? [attachmentid=1690]

Great shots grumpyff!!! I wish I could have gone as well, but was unable. But I did shoot the Intrepid this morning 12-6-06, resting comforably in Bayonne harbor awaiting entry into the shipyard. Kinda wiered seeing her anyplace else but her home. I hope to get a photo of her empty NY berth in the next couple of days. Sorry for the crappy lighting, the sun was behind me and this was the only area I could shoot the ship from. Here's my photo of her sitting in Bayonne Harbor this AM: [attachmentid=1688]

Date: 12-6-06 Time: 0628hrs Location: 10 Leatherstocking Lane Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: E176, R3, U7 Description Of Incident: Fire contained to a single bedroom by E-176. Fire originated from candle atop TV left overnight that eventually caught TV on fire. Writer: x635 0631: E-176 reporting fire knocked down, overhauling. GPD EMS transporting 1 male with burn injuries to both arms to WMC.

I am VERY dissapointed in our Mohegan members of this site! I open this month of First Responder Newspaper, wade through all the ads and the upstates news, and what do I find? 2 new 2006 Ford Explorers for the Lake Mohegan FD, Utility 75 & 80, that are apparently being used for EMS responses. Does anyone have photos or more information on the use of these new vehicles?

Apparently, There Is A 1:00 In The Morning, Too. So, let's ask why Seth is up and online at 0110hrs in the morning, when he really should be looking at the back of his eyelids and dreaming about his next trip to LA. (Luckily, and I say this sarcastically, I'm currently on 4 days of no sleep-insomnia so I wasn't sleeping anyways) Well, it's 0110hrs here in the City Of Hartsdale FD Communications Center (read 0110hrs!), and our business line phone just rang. Guess who it was? Our friend Rosanna! And she went on for 5 seconds about some commisioner in Rye, and I hung up. I know someone out there did this to me. Looking at the "Whos Online" list, and listening to the radio, I have some suspects. P.S. I'm starting to think this lady used to be a dispatcher, or maybe still is one and is among us. She's way too good at what she does, she knows all the right numbers to call. Hmmmm........

Today, I had the oppurtunity to photograph the apparatus of East Fishkill FD's Station 1 (Hopewell Hose). The only thing I missed is their 2002 Freightliner/Marion Rescue, which they trade off with the ambulance to another station on a rotating basis. Special thanks to 39-C-1 and you know who. First up, here's Car 39-3, a 200? Ford Excursion [attachmentid=1653]

This morning, I had the chance to stop by to take some quick photos of Stiloski's Extreme Extrication class in Tarrytown NY. I wish I could have gotten more photos from the course of the day, and even particpated, but I had limited time today. Looks like it was another day of awesome scenarios and teamwork. Hopefully Stiloski's, who is generously fully funding and coordinating this course along with FDNY Captain Morris, and the vendors of extrication and rescue tools, will return in the Spring for another class on the Tarrytown waterfront. There was also another gentleman from Rockland there taking photos. Hopefully, he'll post the link....although I'm not sure if he was shooting dig or film. Here are the photos. (HINT: After you click on the thumnail, click on the bigger version for the full size version- will open in a new window) http://www.x635photos.com/thumbnails.php?album=67 [attachmentid=1645] [attachmentid=1646] MORE PHOTOS: http://www.x635photos.com/thumbnails.php?album=67

Bonus shot: Back of UT-1 [attachmentid=1662]

Well, even if those cops are paramedics or doctors (I know in FDNY and YFD there are also doctors and paramedics), what level are they supposed to be operating at with their agency? Also, what roles does EMS play in this, and is PD cancelling FD because they are responding for EMS reasons, or MVA reasons? If EMS wants the FD and PD does not, who wins? I think personalities also have a lot to play in this. If we could all somehow get along better, maybe then we could learn to respect one another and trust the other agencies decisions. No one should have to be "in control", we should all learn to work together, cut down on all the BS, and decide what best for the victims of these accidents and our safety.....not whats best for our egos. We all want to work, but it disgusts me that in some places people actually fight over it. Everyone has a role, and the only thing that bothers me is when services and equipment is duplicated uneccasarily, which wastes taxpayers money that could be put to better use. As far as MVA's with cars going slowly by you, yeah, sometimes, but I've been at a lot of MVAs- on Central Ave, I-95 in CT and NJ, I-290 in MA, I87 in NY, and a variety of other local roadways and highways, and there are cars that could care less and fly by the scene. I've almost been hit several times, and cars come dangerously close to EMS people operating because the FD is not there to assist with traffic control. In a lot of these places, only a single officer responds...and he's nothing compared to the density of traffic he has to deal with. I agree with the amount of apparatus (and in some cases, departments) responding to MVA's in some jurisdictions.........sometimes, this ties up apparatus that have to commit to a highway and go miles out of their district......all in the while, leaving their district with less then adequate fire protection. Also, don't get me wrong, big fire truck should block scenes, along with flares, signage and other methods when EMS is working at any MVA scene. I've almost been hit several times. At least, an engine company should respond on minor MVAs, at the very least to assist PD with traffic control, to they too can not tie up too many of their resources.

And here's one of their older Internationals, all geared up for Winter. [attachmentid=1660]

And finally, 39-UT-1, a 1995 Ford F-450 4x4/Stahl [attachmentid=1658]

Truck 39-46/Tower 1, 1993 E-One Hurricane 95' [attachmentid=1657]

Some of the goldleafing on their apparatus... [attachmentid=1656]

Here's Engine 39-15, 2004 Spartan/Marion [attachmentid=1655]

Next up, here's Engine 39-11, 2002 Spartan/Marion [attachmentid=1654]

Today marks the 7th anniversary of the tragic Cold Storage warehouse fire that killed 6 firefighters in Worcester, MA. Paul Brotherton Jeremiah Lucey Thomas Spencer Timothy Jackson James Lyons Joseph McGuirk Let's not forget how these guys died, nor how they lived. If anyone is interested in learning more about this tragedy and these mens sacrifice, there's a great book out on it: "3000 Degrees" by Shaun Flynn" http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearc...885408839&itm=1

Yesterday, I had a doctors appointment in Stamford, and I decided to shoot up to New Haven to capture an M-7 in the New Haven yards (they have many that are there for wheel trueing due to flat spots caused by leaves and slippery rails) Not only did I get an M-7 there, but I got some other good shots as well. I'm really, really getting into photography of Metro North trains. It's always fun to see M-7's where they don't belong. And here's a Metro North Genesis #208 I got later in the day at Harmon. Photos from my website, http://www.x635Photos.com

Another awesome set of photos from Juan Guerra has been posted, http://www.lafirephotos.com http://lafirephotos.com/Photos/thumbnails.php?album=18

Although I'm pretty sure this is a custom job (?), I never knew Ford made a Crown Victoria Station wagon (at least for that era of Crown Vics). I see this every now and again around Hartsdale. This photo was taken by me on 11-30-06 [attachmentid=1627]

Does anyone have photos/listing of Nanuet EMS's vehicles? I know they are moving down the street to a new quarters (timeframe?) and I know they have a Chevy/Horton which I've seen parked outside, and a Ford/PL Custom? which I've seen in passing, both only at night. Seems they have a really nice fleet. I've got a lot I have to shoot in Rockland, and this just adds to the list. Can't wait for Hillcrest's new Rescue to arrive (hint hint res6cue)

Today, I photographed a stunningly beautiful ambulance. It's Milford, CT's Rescue 3, a ???? International/?????. I LOVE seeing lime on an ambulance, and to see one that is fairly local is awesome to me! (The only other lime ambulances I know of are LAFD and Miami Dade FD) This was quite the suprise, as I didn't even know this bus existed! [attachmentid=1623]