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From the New Rochelle Firefighters Facebook page:

SEE PHOTO BELOW. The mask is the Scott AV-3000 HT which utilizes state-of-the-art lens material technology for enhanced thermal durability. It meets the requirements set forth in the 2013 edition of the NFPA 1981 standard for high heat and flame and radiant heat. The lens is much thicker then previous SCBA masks. More on the mask: http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/press-releases/1437302-Scott-Safety-Announces-New-AV-3000-HT-Facepiece/ From The Dirty Firefighter Facebook page.

Verizon FiOS 1 News did a story on this today: http://www.fios1news.com/lowerhudsonvalley/new-rochelle-mergency-services-uptick#.VjEPTdF4fIU

Ossining has the former Engine 97, a 1990 E-One, up for auction: http://www.auctionsinternational.com/auction/6325/item/village-of-ossining-6325-38329

New season starts next Thursday, November 5th at 10PM EST on A&E. http://www.aetv.com/shows/nightwatch

http://www.theexaminernews.com/opening-of-millwood-firehouse-is-dawn-of-a-new-era/

Date: 10-25-15 Time: 16:45 Location: Sprain Brook Parkway Southbound north of Jackson Ave District: Ops Channel: Fire 14 Units: (See below) Description: Dispatched as an MVA w/ pin and ejection. Multiple patients. Units: Greenville Squad 15, Ladder 4 Fairview Engine 175, Rescue 3 Hartsdale Engine 171, Car 2172 White Plains Engine 66 (Relocate Greenville FD HQ) Greenburgh PD EMS 59-A-1 Westchester County PD ESU, Patrol NYSP

http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2015/10/25/briarcliff-firefighters-rescue-resident-house-blaze/74592802/

Ardsley (NY) PD NEW Car 972016 Ford Police Interceptor SUV Don't forget to visit http://www.x635Photos.com for more of my photos

https://www.youcaring.com/terry-rahilly-436726 There will also be a fundraiser at Barney Mcnabbs in Yonkers on Friday October 23rd

Bump. This event is this evening.

Horrible. RIP. How does someone with the rap sheet as long as this perps get so many chances? http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/NYPD-Officer-Shot-Head-FDR-Drive-Stolen-Bicycle-Randolph-Holder-Gun-Suspect-Arrest-Custody-New-York-City-Police-Investigation-334986751.html

I've heard a rumor that over 300 people scored a 100 on the Westchester County Firefighters Test. For some context, I also heard that people who got scores in the mid to upper 90's are close to around #800 on the list. I also don't know if this is normal, but the test grades were in 5 point increments. The list was recently certified and results have been mailed out. If this is true, I kind of expected it. The test was ridiculously easy, If I remember correctly, it was about 50 questions, all very basic reading comprehension. It lacked any math, science, or mechanical aptitude questions that used to be on the test. Maybe if it had those questions, some people that scored high would have scored lower, and those that scored low would have scored higher? What happened to a "Competitive Exam"? This, again IF this is true, is absolutely ridiculous and this is a matter that needs to be investigated. I thought the content of the test were supposed to identify the best possible candidate for firefighter? What is the purpose of designing or giving a test that everybody "wins"? If this rumor is true, how is this possible? I understand a LOT of people took the test, but still.

Greenburgh Police-EMS Division Car 75 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Featuring new Greenburgh EMS graphics. All outfitting with graphics, cabinets, lights, radios, etc done in house by the Greenburgh Town Garage and Town Of Greenburgh Radio shop. Car 75 provides ALS Paramedic flycar services for the Villages of Ardsley, Elmsford, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Irvington, and Tarrytown which are all located within the Town Of Greenburgh. Special thanks to Paramedic Izzo for his help in getting these shots.

Yesterday, I attending the NYC DSNY (Department Of Sanitation NY) open house at their Central Maintenance Garage in Woodside, Queens. DSNY is responsible for all residential garbage and recycling collection, street cleaning, derelict vehicle removal, vacant lot cleanup, and snow removal citywide. The facility, over 900,000 square feet, is MASSIVE. It employs over 1,000 people in 76 different trade unions. It is the largest municipal repair facility in the United States. The over 80 local DSNY District bases do the preventative maintenance and low level repairs. The Central Maintenance Garage does all the heavy and specialty repair and upgrades of all types of equipment, which includes 2,230 collection trucks, 275 specialized collection trucks, 450 street sweepers, 365 salt and sand spreaders, 300 front end loaders, and over 2000 support vehicles. The facility also repairs and maintains heavy vehicles for other city departments, including DEP. They have the capability of fabricating just about anything needed for a vehicle in house. They rebuild engines and transmissions, build and repair hydraulic systems and components, and refurbish seats, to name some of the work. A full machine shop and iron shop allows them to build any type of part out of metal. Numerous other specialty shops fabricate, rebuild, repair, and refurbish all the components of the various vehicles in the fleet. This allows them to repair vehicles quickly and properly and minimize downtime. The facility also is responsible for developing specifications and procurement of new vehicles. The facility includes a state of the art Class 8 Vehicle Lab, which does research and development for DSNY vehicles, primarily developing and testing technology that makes the fleet greener and more fuel efficient, including lowering emissions. It is one of only 3 facilities in the US of it's type. A very large dynometer lab allows them to evaluate, simulate, and develop truck technologies while the wheels are turning. Also included in this facility is the Bureau Of Building Maintenance, which is responsible for maintenance and repair of over 160 DSNY facilities citywide, as well as refurbishment of facilities. Numerous shops include a carpentry shop, which makes furniture, desks, work benches, platforms, and other items for DSNY facilities. Other shops support the plumbers, electricians, steam fitters, sheet metal workers, carpenters, welders, masons, and other skilled trades that work on the various different facilities and infrastructure, including garages and transfer stations. In the last photo, you'll notice a big box mounted on the front of the vehicle, attached to the snowplow hook. This is a generator run off the hydraulic system of the garbage truck. It was developed in house, and it is designed for situations like Hurricane Sandy, and can generate enough electricity to power DSNY District Garages. I've only scratched the surface on what goes on under the roof of this facility. It is amazing to see all that goes on "behind the scenes" to make sure DSNY can perform its missions each and every day. Special thanks to the DSNY staff for a tour of this awesome place.

https://medium.com/@hs_vortex/fire-in-the-dugout-fdny-and-ny-mets-lessons-on-teamwork-5f5dd90aaf14

Greenville Fire District 9-27-15 Underhill Rd & Sprain Rd Multiple Alarm Fire In A Nursery/Garden Center Fire involves a large wood frame barn used for garden center... Numerous mutual aid units including Yonkers, Fairview, and Hartsdale on scene

Article: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2015/10/06/westchester-firefighters-names-state-memorial/73434778/

Agreed! This is disgusting.

And a video from the Greenville Fire I shot....

Some photos of the aftermath of yesterday's multiple alarm fire in Greenville. Daisy, WCPD's Arson Dog, is on the scene investigating.

Hydrants in the area were not cooperating. They had to lay in LDH from Central Ave down Underhill Rd (where hydrants feed off of a large high pressure water main) and relay pump to the scene.

City Of Yonkers Firefighter Exam 2015 open for filing through 12-4-15 http://www.cityofyonkers.com/government/departments/human-resources-administration/firefighter-recruitment

Congrats! OVAC Press Release

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-kicks-off-regional-fire-school-project-6469796.php?cmpid=fbsocialflow