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State: Connecticut County: Fairfield Dept: Stratford Fire Department Unit designation/identifier: Ladder 1 Chassis & Body Manufacturer and model: 2014 Seagrave Marauder II/Aerialscope II 95' Estimated delivery date: 2015 Dealer: Hudson Valley Fire Equipment Brewster, NY Replacing: Ladder 1 2002 Pierce Dash 100' Midmount Aerial Status: On Order

I just called Carmel on Route 6 opposite Hannaford Supermarket....THEY ARE OPEN!

Currently at Hudson Valley Fire Equipment in Brewster (Seagrave dealer) getting ready for delivery. Spy shot from tonight. According to a very good friend who got to see it in person and has a very reputable opinion of apparatus, it is awesome!

If a federal vehicle, let's take a US Army troop carrier truck, crashes on an interstate highway, who has jurisdiction over the scene and investigation? And I've heard the mail truck joke before....

A MUST have for any FDNY enthusiast, or anyone interested in FDNY operations. Available from: http://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/bf1120.shtml

Off-Duty Yonkers Firefighter David Almanza Saved Child from Hudson River FULL ARTICLE: http://www.yonkerstribune.com/2014/09/off-duty-yonkers-firefighter-saved-child-in-hudson-river

This thread is about Stamford Fire-Rescue's new Engine 8, a 2014 KME with a 1500 GPM pump, a 1,000 gallon tank, and 30 gallon foam tank. They operate out of a temporary station next to Stamford EMS Station 4 on Vine Rd near High Ridge Road. It covers the northern part of the city, specifically the High Ridge and Turn Of River sections. They cover urban, suburban, and rural sections of the city In addition, they cover the Merritt Parkway. A large part of their district is unhydranted. The company, Engine 8, was put into service in July of 2008 to cover the Turn Of River Volunteer fire department district. It is always staffed by 1 Officer, One Firefighter/Apparatus Operator, and one Firefighter. When staffing levels allow, a fourth crew member is also added. All members are part of IAFF Local 786.The company nick name is "Ridge Runners - 8 Ball Express" Stamford Fire-Rescue's entire district is diverse, as they cover multiple high rises, commercial, industrial, and transit infrastructure, including a major interstate, I-95, the Merritt Parkway, a large Metro-North Commuter Railroad maintenance yard. There are large hospitals, office buildings, and large scale residential developments. They also cover a large suburban section, as well as some very rural area with very large and valuable real estate and huge areas of brush with limited access. The career firefighters of Local 786 staff 9 Engine companies, 3 truck companies, 1 heavy rescue company, and 1 shift commander. A Fire Lieutenant also is a coordinator in the city's consolidated 911 communications center. This adds up to a minimum of 52 firefighters a shift. A Hazmat company and Hazmat support vehicles are cross staffed. The KME Severe-Service Predator type chassis was specified and chosen for the terrain, roads, and structures it covers. I'd really like to thank Captain Matt Palmer, one of my favorite fire captains, for taking the time to give me a complete in depth tour of the new KME. I do want to apologize, as the photos didn't turn out as nice as I wanted them to, but hope everyone still enjoys them and can see all the neat specs. For comparison to the new Engine 8, here's the FORMER Engine 8, a 2005 HME. And here we go with the NEW engine...... Stamford Fire Rescue Engine 8 2014 KME Severe Service Predator 1500/1000/30 Engine 8 showing off the new colors and graphics of SFRD: Engine 8's company patch Front view Front intake. KME standard is the chrome. Front trash line Driver's area Auto Charge Status Center - a new product from Kussmaul Drivers area panel - transmission control, air brake, Jake (engine) brake, power windows, headlights, panel dimmer, power mirrors Drivers area panel - A/C controls, On-Spot automatic tire chain control, arrowstick control, 12V port Drivers area panel for lighting controls Engine tunnel....housing the LUCAS 2 automatic CPR compression device EMS compartment....rear cab Another shot of the engine tunnel... Drivers side cab compartment....housing various items including a 12V DC hydrant barrel pump....hydrant barrels are pumped in the early fall to prevent freezing during wintertime Pump Panel Tank level indicator Evacuation (air horn) button and fuel/DEF level indicator light on pump panel Remote control for drivers side intake valve Remote controlled drivers side intake valve Pump panel uses wheel-type valves instead of push-pull "T"'s, making for an easier and smoother opening and closing of valves Note how all valves are labeled for function. "Blitzfire", "Flying Wye", "ProPak", etc Drivers side body 12V port for hydrant barrel pump mentioned above in the MPO's compartment A real leather helmet that's seen real work Rear shot Blitzfire mount Holamatro Combi Tool with CORE technology and new compact pump Apartment/High Rise hose packs with pike poles integrated into tray Officer's side saw compartment with LDH hose clamp. Saw blades are mounted to a custom mount on the right of the compartment, and pre-mixed fuel is in the yellow bracket Officer's side front body compartment containing various tools Wheelwell compartments with plenty of space housing 2 SCBA bottles and a water can Officer's side Officer's side pump panel. Notice the ProPak foam pack....unique to see it pre-connected with a 1" line Officer's side rear compartment....containing various tools for the officer Heavy duty rubber wheel well flares - easy to replace if damaged Drivers side Whelen Pioneer LED Scene Light Scott Safety thermal imaging camera mounted under officer's side rear jumpseat Officers side cab.... Officer's area in cab Whelen Pioneer low-profile side scene light mounted between officer's/driver's door and rear cab door....brand new product available from Whelen Officer's side safety panel and Q siren controls Officer's side radio and Firecom in cab-communication control panel Officer's MDT New SFRD logo on cab door Hydrant type legend Station 8's "Temporary" Engine bay Station 8's "Temporary" Living Quarters Apartment/High Rise pack.....note the custom made tray for it Cab roof Storage area on top of the "L" shaped tank Storage area and deck gun above pump panel Ash can LED lights to illuminate the crosslay area Note the high-intensity headlights Brow light Front bumper with LED illuminated cornering light LDH connection with hydrant bag

The Friendly's on Route 52 in the Village Of Fishkill was DOA. Had to get some photos of the remains before somebody takes ahold of this valuable piece of real estate and demolishes it. If you think about it, Friendly's had some prime locations, largely due to the duration they were in the communities for. You can't get that type of property with that kind of positioning for a restaurant anymore. Yorktown Heights and Mount Kisco are a perfect example. I wonder if that was factored in. Barry, I hope I am wrong but was that Friendly's in the shopping center near North Avenue and Quaker Ridge Rd? If so, I remember eating there as a kid sometimes. Where in the area have a (now closed) Friendly's location, and what areas used to that were closed down years ago? I know there used to be one in the Jefferson Valley Mall. Is there still one in Hartsdale, or did that one close? I can't remember for some reason.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Westchester County Department of Human Resources Civil Service Job Opportunities PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION MUST BE SENT TO THE PERSON AND/OR ADDRESS INDICATED FOR EACH POSITION AS ANNOUNCED BELOW. ANY DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE WRONG LOCATION MAY NOT BE FORWARDED BY THE FILING DEADLINE. DATE: 9/2/14 POST UNTIL: 9/15/14 Control No. Title Job Group Class 130-14 DISASTER VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR FLAT RATE C Located in the Department of Emergency Services – Valhalla (Hourly): Under general supervision incumbents of this class provide assistance in emergency management and technical expertise to voluntary organizations active in disasters and emergency situations. Incumbents also perform liaison work with local emergency management agencies and volunteer emergency response teams in order to coordinate efforts and available resources; establish and improve inter-agency relationships; develop and present educational materials and procedures. These are hourly positions utilized on an as-needed basis and compensated at an authorized stipend. Does related work as required. REQUIRED: Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma; certification in IS700, ICS100 and successful completion of the Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) curriculum (or equivalent); and five years’ experience in emergency response and/or disaster relief, including or supplemented by one year or one term at a supervisory level. NOTES: (1) Volunteer experience may be substituted for each year of the above stated paid experience. (2) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York will be required at time of appointment and maintain same while in the title. ONLY EXPERIENCE GAINED AFTER ATTAINING THE MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL INDICATED IN THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN EVALUATING EXPERIENCE. *SPECIAL NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution. Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced. SALARY: Hourly Flat Rate SUBMIT: Application (XD10) and Resume TO: Vicki Duval Administrative Assistant Department of Emergency Services 4 Dana Road Valhalla, NY 10595 NOTE: AN APPLICATION FEE IS NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION (XD10) AND RESUME. For more information regarding current job postings and the application (XD10) for Westchester County go to: http://humanresources.westchestergov.com/job-seekers/current-job-openings

I like it! FULL ARTICLE: http://www.southwest-heart.com/

Pretty neat video! The Fireman (Fireman in 1950s) Video http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ce8_1410116593

If you are wearing a NYS EMT or Paramedic patch, is it legal to alter the patch? For example, an agency replaces the blue stitches with red stitches, and adds their logo. Can this still be considered an "official" patch?

From their Facebook page....

http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/on-lineapplications.html

http://www.nhregister.com/government-and-politics/20140905/new-haven-fire-union-battalion-chiefs-critical-of-handling-of-delaneys-fire

From WEMS Facebook page:

Pretty neat! FULL ARTICLE: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/09/03/nyc-firefighters-are-being-tracked-with-military-developed-radio-tags/

I don't understand your issue with the Scott salesman and the "suck up" comment? It sounds like you have deeper personal issues with Scott. I've never used the FDNY product myself, but do know something about it's development. I wish I could find the R&D paper wrote on this subject to share. Scott has a long and successful relationship with FDNY, and has gone above and beyond the assist FDNY in their R&D requests. FDNY specifies what they want and most often does their own studies, and the vendor provides what they need as a result of FDNY study. The Pak-Trackers are something FDNY wanted, and developed especially for FDNY, not something Scott pushed on them. This is also a generational technology, and the more it's used, the more it's refined and improved. It's also a supplemental tool, and one I would think people would at least want available. It sounds like your issue is with who developed and purchased these in FDNY, and the upper brass, not Scott. Maybe, as mentioned above, it has to do with the testing, implementation, and proper in service training of the technology in the department, and routing of feedback from the end users- which is the departments problem. And if you want something to be easily integrated with you SCBA's, then it has to be Scott for compatibility and service reasons. You wouldn't put Chevy parts in a Ford. I also remember reading several articles about technology in the fire service, specifically FDNY.....SCBA's were complained about when they first came out...thermal imaging cameras were "useless".......but now they are technologies we can't live without

FULL ARTICLE: http://modernfoodmandate.com/2014/09/05/interview-with-fork-hose-co-creator-and-firefighter-a-j-fusco/

Exam announcement: https://www.troopers.ny.gov/Employment/Civilian_Employment/Comm_Spec_Exam_Announcement.pdf

So then why do we have fire extinguishers on the truck? Are those too heavy to make them irrelevant to firefighting operations? Why do we carry them on trucks if that's not the truck companies job? Are apartment packs too heavy to make them prohibitive? This system was mentioned in the article. It wasn't definitively the Macaw system, only used to give an example. There are a variety of chemicals and application appliances out there nowadays to help suppress a fire quicker and bridge a gap. Besides rescue of victims, wouldn't getting a fire out quicker solve a lot of problems? Every minute it takes for an engine to get on the road makes fire suppression more difficult. It just seems to me that a lot of FIRE departments want to play with toys unrelated to the primary mission, and the newest technologies in firefighting and fire extinguishments are largely played off or outright ignored. The word "neat" didn't apply to being practical. I think it's a neat tool, but it's still bulky, and there are other similar products on the market that have similar capabilities in a much smaller, lighter, and lower profile unit. And please take note that the title of the article is "Should All Fire Trucks Carry Water?" and wasn't a statement by me. If you haven't read the article that's linked to in this thread, then don't just base your opinion on the title of the thread....read the article first.

Engine 260 Milford (CT) Muster This Saturday. See flyer below for details.