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Someone told me FDNY is no longer using the terms "Doubtful Will Hold" and "Probably Will Hold". If so, what terminology are they replacing it with, and why the change?

So that leaves the following truck companies in Westchester out of service as far as the aerial goes? Somers (1 Quint and 1 Tower Ladder) Millwood Scarsdale (Ladder 29) Larchmont Mamaroneck (Straight stick TDA) Chappaqua Mount Kisco Thornwood Harrison Port Chester Am I forgetting any?

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! http://www.newrochelletalk.com/content/westchester-county-police-officer-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-motorist-hutch

Mount Vernon Probationary Firefighter Rodney Mack has passed away at 27 years old after becoming ill a few weeks ago after graduating the Westchester Career Firefighters Academy. Firefighter Mack was appointed to the MVFD on September 19th 2013. Funeral arrangements are pending. RIP.

The Journal News did a nice write up about Rodney: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2014/07/20/mount-vernon-man-fulfills-dying/12928219/

http://westchester.news12.com/news/mount-vernon-mayor-and-firefighter-unions-at-odds-over-size-of-force-1.8842162

As someone who has lived in Ardsley for most of my life, and has been to the gun rage, I think this is uncalled for. They recently built million dollar homes nearby. Paul Feiner tries to ruin everything in Greenburgh that he doesn't like. The gun range has been there for over 70 years and never has had an incident. The range is surrounded by 30 foot rock walls. Maybe he should have done his homework before allowing this residential development to proceed.But if he doesn't like your business, he'll find a way to get you out no matter what. The people who use the range are responsible gun owners, and the fact they found a fragment of a bullet, in my opinion, is bullshit. A little more background, my father owned a Police Supply/Gun Store on North Central Ave at the Four Corners for over 20 years. When Paul Feiner got into office, he gave my father a very hard time. He planted a tree in from of the store, forced him to remove signs in his window, and made him remove the security gates amongst other things.

http://www.rocklandtimes.com/2014/07/17/the-county-executives-corner-this-is-what-dedication-looks-like/

According to County PD Officials, the Officer is now in stable condition.

Date: 7-19-14 Time: 15:34hrs Location: 35 Northwood Circle District: New Rochelle Units: Description: Heavy fire throughout a 2 story wood frame single occupancy dwelling *Please reply to this thread with any corrections or updates*

Date: 7-19-14 Time: 16:30hrs Location: Railroad right of way between Peekskill and Garrison District: Garrison Units: Description: Rockslide onto Metro North tracks between Garrison and Peekskill. No trains were struck and no injuries were reported. Crews had to use all terrain vehicles to access the site. Train traffic on the Hudson Line unable to pass. Peekskill PD and MTA PD had presence at Peekskill Train station during evening for crowd control. MTA dispatched buses to Garrison and Peekskill to shuttle passengers around the obstruction. *Please reply to this thread with any corrections or updates*

Date: 7-19-14 Time: 21:27hrs Location: Hutchinson River Parkway Southbound IAO Exit 22 District: Units: Description: WCPD Officer was sitting on a disabled vehicle awaiting tow truck. When getting out of cruiser to speak to tow truck driver, officer was struck by a passing vehicle. Full police escort to Westchester Medical Center where he is being treated for serious injuries *Please reply to this thread with any corrections or updates*

http://www.wilmingtonde.gov/government/firefighters

Date: 7-16-14 Time: 1515hrs Location: 5 East Ave District: Larchmont Units: (See below) Description: Units initially dispatched for an odor investigation. Unknown further. Units Operating Larchmont FD Engine 34, Engine 35, Tower Ladder 7, Rescue 1 (Special Call) Town Of Mamaroneck FD Engine (FAST) Larchmont-TM VAC 66-A-1 WCDES Battalion 18 Units Relocated Town Of Mamaroneck FD Ladder 19 (Standing by in their quarters for Larchmont) *Please post any corrections or updates below by replying to this post*

Chris passed away last night. RIP. From Frank Catalina, Mayor Of Peekskill:

The Connecticut Fire Photographers Association, the Southern Connecticut Antique Fire Apparatus Collectors and the Meriden Firefighters Benevolent Society are pleased to present the 5th Annual Silver City Fire Fest. The event will once again feature model displays, apparatus displays, photo/video displays, and firematic vendors. All in-service and collector-owned emergency vehicles are welcome for display, and you do not have to commit to the entire day. Everything related to fire, police and EMS is welcome! DATE: Saturday July 26, 2014 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: The Comfort Inn and Suites - main ballroom 900 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 ADMISSION: $5.00 for adults, Kids 12 and under free - all proceeds go to benefit the sponsoring organizations VENDOR TABLES: $50.00 per 4x8 table DISPLAY TABLES/VEHICLE SPACE: Free Please contact me to reserve table/vehicle/vendor space - M1968Q@aol.com

http://nypost.com/2014/07/15/cops-trained-to-handle-suicide-jumpers/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPFacebook&utm_medium=SocialFlow

This was my 16th year attending the Mamaroneck Parade in some form or another. And, as always, it was awesome. It really says a lot when you have thousands of thousands of people packing the parade route from start to finish. Here are some of my more favorite photos I got at the Mamaroneck Village Firemens Parade this evening. There were tons of shots I missed as I was the crew for Engine 626. I have some more and will post time permitting.

Rob (RWC130) and I had the chance to attend the Mount Kisco Parade this evening. Here are some shots, more to come later this week... All photos by RWC130 and x635

Some more photos from Rob and I......