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Post made on the LA County Fire Dept Div 1 Facebook page:

The past few years has seen an increase in Magnesium Chloride in treating snow and ice covered roads over or mixed with the traditional salt. I've heard that Mag Chloride is much more brutal then salt, and goes viscously not only after just metal, but after rubber and plastic parts, such as brake lines and electrical connection covers, and other undercarriage parts that salt was more gentle with. And the MC holds on longer then salt after a bath due to an adhesive that's generally mixed in with it. Any truth to this? If so, then Mag Chloride is going to increase apparatus maintenance costs and decrease lifespans? Should the government be looking into what this chemical is doing to vehicles as well as road infastructure long term and maybe looking at another alternative? And what's the best wash solution to really get rid of the mag chloride, since water just reactivates the adhesive qualities?

Hudson Valley Fire Equipment has recently delivered to Greenwich, CT FD 2 new Seagrave Marauder II Rescue-Pumpers: Gallery (scroll to the bottom for the most recent photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.688387407917399.1073741851.116645911758221&type=1

http://www.thehour.com/news/norwalk/firefighters-at-engine-rolling-up-their-sleeves-and-renovating-their/article_c4d0c07f-7253-51ef-8611-fd59cf2ccf11.html

After serving Westchester County Fire Control (AKA 60 Control) and the Department Of Emergency Services for over 33 years, the legendary Hap AKA 602 is retiring! He signs off the air after his final shift tonight. Congrats and best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement! Article in Journal News: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2015/01/24/fire-dispatcher-signing-three-decades/22285861/ For information on attending his retirement party/dinner: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php/topic/51364-lt-felix-hap-602-hughes-retirement-dinner-2-7-15/

http://www.putnamcountyny.com/job-posting-commissioner-of-emergency-services/

The Westchester County Firefighter Exam is open for filing through January 26th, 2015. Exam is scheduled for March 28th, 2015. Exam announcement/information: http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/onlineexam/PE/OC/65061.htm

Reminder: Today is the last day you can file...

Article just published about Hap in The Journal News: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2015/01/24/fire-dispatcher-signing-three-decades/22285861/

Congrats to all http://greenburgh.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/westchester-firefighter-academy-holds-graduation-ceremonies

Incident occurred last night. Thoughts and prayers. Does anyone have any updates? Source: http://hudsonvalley.news12.com/news/white-plains-firefighter-suffers-heart-attack-battling-flames-1.9582912

Journal News recently published an article about this incident: http://www.lohud.com/story/life/2015/01/22/local-lifesavers-race-rescue/22174455/

After serving Westchester County Fire Control (AKA 60 Control) and the Department Of Emergency Services for over 33 years, Hap is retiring! Lt. Felix "Hap 602" Hughes Retirement Dinner Saturday, February 7th 2015 Greentree Country Club 538 Davenport Ave. New Rochelle, NY 10805 6:30PM - 11:30PM Dinner And Dancing Business Attire $80/per person (includes a gift, buffet, and open bar) Tables of 10 can be purchased for $800 Please Reserve _____ tickets @ $80/ticket Please Reserve _____ tables for ______________________________ (agency) Name:________________________________________________________________________ Agency:_______________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________ City:______________________________ State:_____________ Zip:_______________________ Telephone:______________________________ Email: __________________________________ Checks can be made out to Gina DiLeo-Acuna or Robbie Bancroft and can be sent to: Westchester County Department Of Emergency Services C/O Gina DiLeo-Acuna or Robbie Bancroft 4 Dana Rd Valhalla, NY 10595 Please R.S.V.P. and submit payment by January 31st, 2015 Contact Gina DiLeo-Acuna at 914-447-7810 or Robbie Bancroft at 914-804-9622 for further information. (Email contact TBA) Individuals wishing to make a presentation should contact Gina or Robbie as soon as possible.

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From the Yorktown Heights FD Facebook page: Photo: https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10685369_836647106377164_4997187622327973034_n.jpg?oh=4bddfbe82e81ddb54a14365a83dfb66a&oe=556D0ED2&__gda__=1429120526_d2231c8fb5a23b5a1c3b371fcdf4de47

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/its_official_izod_center_to_close_by_end_of_month.html

Thoughts and prayers to all involved. Full article: http://greenburgh.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-id-duty-officer-who-was-struck-car-hawthorne

Does anyone have an update on his condition or any benefits that may be held to benefit him and his family?

Date: 1-16-15 Time: 17:55hrs Location: 36 Deer Track Lane District: Goldens Bridge Units: (See below) Description: Dispatched as reported fire from the roof. 18:14 CC-4 reporting chimney fire with extension 18:34 Goldens Bridge Command reporting fire under control Goldens Bridge FD Full department response Croton Falls FD Ladder 68, Tanker 8 Somers Tanker 16 South Salem Tanker 2 Yorktown Heights FD Bedford Hills FD TL-57, Utility 6 (FAST) Katonah FD Engine 116 (Relocated GBFD HQ) Lewisboro VAC 67-B-2 Westchester EMS 40-A-7 WCDES Batt 17, CC4

Date: 1-14-15 Time: 18:24hrs Location: 16 Lundy Lane District: Town Of Mamaroneck Units: (See below) Description: Working structure fire 18:36hrs 2231 reporting 2 story wood frame single family dwelling approx. 2500 square feet with heavy fire on the first floor, 2 lines stretched and operating 18:48hrs Fire knocked down Town Of Mamaroneck FD E51, E36, L19, R6, 2232, 2231 New Rochelle FD E21 (FAST) Village Of Mamaroneck FD Ladder 20 (Standby in their own quarters) Larchmont FD Engine 34 (Standby in their own quarters) Larchmont-TOM VAC 66-A-1 Town Of Mamaroneck PD WCDES Battalion 15, C&O

Date: 1-14-15 Time: 1012hrs Location: 56 Groshon Ave District: Yonkers Units: Yonkers E303, E304, E306, E307, E308, E309, E310, E312, Squad 11, L71, L72, L73,L74,L75, Rescue 1, MSU, Battalion 1, Battalion 2, Car 3 (IC), Empress EMS, Yonkers PD (Relocates noted below) Description: Fire throughout a 3 story wood frame multiple dwelling. 3rd alarm requested. 10:40hrs New Rochelle FD Engine 22, Ladder 12, and C-2309 relocate Yonkers Station 12, and Greenville FD Squad 15 to relocate Yonkers Station 3. 10:53hrs Car 3 assuming command of the incident, reporting primary searches negative, secondary searches ongoing, 40x100 structure with no exposure problems, multiple lines operating and multiple vent holes made. 11:42hrs Car 3 reports main body of fire has been knocked down

Great work! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Article: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2015/01/09/westchester-cop-hit-car/21497297/

http://westchester.news12.com/news/graduation-held-for-24-new-yonkers-firefighters-1.9791361

Cool article (and accompanying graphic illustrations) Article and illustrations: http://www.latimes.com/visuals/graphics/la-me-g-chp-vehicles-20141226-htmlstory.html