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Bedford Hills was not the FAS Company, they were the ladder company requested by the IC.

According to an attorney-friend of mine, who shared some recent cases along these lines, he basically stated that anyone can post their opinions on any forum / social media that they choose to. Just like one can write letters to the editor of a local newspaper. However, the writer must abide by the rules of the website / media source that they are composing their thoughts on. Also, if they identify themselves as "Joe Firefighter of the XYZ Fire Department" or speak "on behalf of their department" then they could face disciplinary actions from their department or even the municipality of that department. This kind of thing also relates to those who may go on Facebook or Twitter and rant about their job or their boss. It's a fine line you walk, but as long as you don't speak about certain aspects / occurrences / people - you generally aren't violating any laws. (IE: going on Facebook and saying "I hate working Mondays," is "acceptable," yet saying "I hate working for ABC Marketing, my boss Mr. Smith is stealing from the company!" is not acceptable.) I know many departments either have or are drawing up policies on the use of social media due to the concerns voiced here, as well as members posting photos/videos and using their "membership" as a platform for political views. Be sure to check around the internet for fire department social media policies. Some places implemented these and found themselves tangled up in union rifts and lawsuits, with members citing violations of their first amendment rights. I would hate to be a moderator of a website like this. What you may find offensive and delete may actually be violating one's civil rights. (Note: These opinions are mine and mine only and do not reflect any affiliations I may have ) Departments retain the right to regulate what a member wears when on duty / representing their department. This applies to items a member purchases themselves, but uses while working for that department. A classic example is a member buys a leather helmet and paints it a different color then the department uses. Said department holds the right to order that member to either paint it correctly, stop wearing it or face other disciplinary actions.

Date: 2/11/12 Time: 01:45 Location: 40 Fairview Place (Cross of Main Street) Frequency: 154.340 / 453.6750 / Fire 18 / EMS 18 EFD Units Operating: 2101, 2102, 2103, E27, E29, E30, E31, L15, L16 GFD Units: E150 w/ FAST NRFD Units: E22 MVFD Units: L62, 2294 SFD Units: E56 w/ FAST EVAC Units: 5711, 57B1, 57B3, 57M1 WCDES Units: Battalion 18 Weather Conditions: Cold, light snow Description Of Incident: Fire on first floor of 4-story 50x50 brick OMD (stores on 1st floor / apartments on upper floors) Reporters: Da' Box Writer: Da' Box Relocated to Eastchester: Scarsdale E56, Pelham Manor TL3 w/ 2361 (Originally NRFD E22 & MVFD L62) 01:45 - E27, E29, L15, L16, 2102 dispatched for inside smoke condition. 01:47 - E30, E31 dispatched to commerical alarm at Zerano's at 84 Main Street (connected). 01:50 - 2102 reports smoke showing. 01:57 - E22 (New Rochelle) relocating to Eastchester FD. 01:58 - L62 (Mount Vernon) relocating to Eastchester FD. 02:04 - 2102 requesting 1 & 1 and a FAST to the scene. 2nd Alarm dispatched. 02:04 - Greenville FAST (E150), E22, L62 directed to scene. 02:05 - Scarsdale Engine 56, Pelham Manor TL3 to relocate Eastchester FD. 02:06 - 2101 reports fire in rear of #1 floor. 02:10 - 2101 requesting L62 to the 3/4 Corner off of Main Street. 02:13 - 2102 reports exposures #1 Fairview Avenue, #2 Main Street, #3 Empty Lot, #4 Alley. 02:14 - 2101 reports primaries are negative. 02:34 - 2101 putting Greenville to work, Scarsdale E56 coming as new FAST. 02:35 - Pelham Engine dispatched to cover Eastchester Station #1. 02:43 - C&O Zone 2 dispatched. 03:11 - Bat 18 reports fire is under control per 2101.

Date: 1/28/12 Time: 10:15 Location: Lake Street and Airport Road Frequency: 46.26 / Fire 16 Units Operating: 2022, 2023, E288, 51B1, 51B3 / 45M1, 45M3 Weather Conditions: Cool, Clear Description Of Incident: Serious MVA w/ entrapment per WCPD on scene Reporters: Da' Box Writer: Da' Box 10:18 - Units responding given update of confirmed pin job per WCPD on scene. 10:20 - 2022 on location requesting EMS to expedite. Retone for E288 per 2022. 10:21 - 51B1 on scene. 10:24 - 2022 reports CPR in progress on one patient. 10:27 - 2022 to 51B3 I need you here for additional RMAs.

Date: 1/28/12 Time: 09:10 Location: 25 Hickory Pass off of Cedar Hill Road Frequency: 46.26 / Fire 16 Units Operating: 2581, 2582, E158 / 2023, 51B3 / 45M1, 45M2 Weather Conditions: Cool, Clear Description Of Incident: MVA w/ One Ejected Reporters: Da' Box Writer: Da' Box 09:10 - Armonk EMS, 45M2, Banksville FD dispatched to MVA with ejection, car into a house. 09:17 - 2582 on location, vehicle did not hit building, has one female in arrest. 09:25 - 51B3 on location, confirming CPR in progress. 10:28 - 2581 reports 2582, E158 remaining on scene for PD assistance. 1 Patient ALS (CPR in progress) to Northern Westchester Hospital via 51B3 & 45M1/45M2.

Date: 1/22/12 Time: 02:45 Location: Sprain Brook Parkway Northbound, north of Jackson Avenue Frequency: 46.06 / Fire 14 / EMS 14 / YFD / Empress Units Operating: Greenville Squad 15 / Fairview E174, R3 / Yonkers ? / GPD EMS multiple / Empress EMS multiple Weather Conditions: Cold, Clear Description Of Incident: Multi-car accident with fire and person(s) trapped Reporters: Da' Box Writer: Da' Box

Date: 1/22/12 Time: 01:55 Location: 33 Franklin Avenue Frequency: NRFD UHF Units Operating: E21, E24, E22, TL11, L12, 2302, 30A1 Weather Conditions: Cold, Clear Description Of Incident: Fire in basement Reporters: Da' Box, EFD1883 Writer: Da' Box 02:04 - 2302 reports working fire in basement, should hold with on scene resources. 60 Control dispatching remaining companies (E25, E23, L13) to inside smoke condition on 5th Avenue. 02:09 - 2302 reports fire knocked down, crews opening up. 02:12 - 60 Control asking 2302 for an Engine for an MVA with possible fire on Willow Drive. E24 / 30A2 assigned. 2302 placing fire on Franklin Avenue under control. 02:15 - E23 reports a pot on the stove at 5th Avenue call. Still investigating. While During This Incident Also Other Calls Within The City Of New Rochelle District. E-23, 25, and L-13 responded to 570 Fifth Avenue for an Inside Smoke Condition on the #4th Floor and turned out to be a pot on stove. E-24 was able to free up from fire scene to respond with 30Alpha2 to Willow Drive for an MVA with injuries/possible car fire and it turned out to be negative car fire and negative injuries. 0239 Hrs All NRFD Rigs 10-8 In Service. 0240 Hrs NRFD E-21, 24, TL-11, L-12, C-2302, and 30Alpha1 Dispatched to 77 Pelham Road (which is approximately 3 blocks from where the fire was) for an CO Alarm with possible symptoms.

Date: 1/20/12 Time: 19:06 Location: Cleveland Drive & Olcott Avenue Frequencies: FD 46.26 / EMS: EMS 10 / PD: 156.150 CFD Units: 2082, E119, E120, R18 CEMS Units: 55B1, 55B2 OVAC Units: 74A2, 36M1 CPD Units: Car 31, Car 34 Weather Conditions: Cold but clear Description Of Incident: Two-car accident with entrapment Reporters: Writer: Da' Box 19:06 - Croton EMS (2nd Call in district), 36 Medic, R18, E120 dispatched for MVA w/ Injuries. 19:07 - 2082 on location. 19:08 - 2082 requesting 2nd Ambulance to scene. 19:09 - 2082 confirming entrapment, EMS retoned, E119 added to the box. 19:12 - E119, E120, R18 responding. 19:13 - E120 on location. 19:14 - R18 on location. 55B2 responding. 19:15 - 55B1, 36M1 responding from prior job (RMA). E119 on location. 74A2 responding as 2nd ALS unit. 19:17 - 74A2 on location. 19:18 - 2082 reports patient has been extricated. 19:22 - 55B1, 36M1 on location. 19:32 - 55B2 in service. 19:34 - 74A2 in service. 19:39 - 2082 releasing E119, holding E120 & R18 for the tows. 19:40 - 55B1 BLS w/ 2 to Hudson Valley ER. 20:11 - 2082 reports all FD units clear of the scene, road has been reopened.

Date: 1/10/12 Time: 20:37 Location: 44 Poplar Place (Cross of Liberty Ave) Frequency: 460.4625 / 33.96 / Fire 18 Initial Units Operating: E24, E22, E21, L12, TL11, 2302 10-75 Units: E23, 30A1, 2301, 2306 Special Called: L13, E17 Relocates: White Plains TL6 to NRFD Station 1 (L14, R4 activated for coverage) Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Fire in Structure Reporters: Da' Box Writer: Da' Box 20:37 - E24, E22, E21, L12, TL11, 2302 dispatched for reported structure fire. 20:38 - E23 dispatched as FAST. 20:40 - L12 10-84, 10-75. 20:41 - 10-75 transmitted, 30A1 to scene. E25 relocating to Station 3, L13 to Station 1. 20:47 - 2302 10-84. 20:54 - 2302 requesting L13 to scene. 20:55 - White Plains TL6 relocating to NRFD Sta. 1. Batt 18 dispatched. 20:56 - E25 dispatched to odor of smoke on Elm St. 30A2 to Lockwood/Memorial for MVA. 20:58 - 2302 rpts 3 L/S/O, fire still showing on #1 side, all hands working. 21:06 - E25 available, last was smoke from the fire on Poplar. 21:24 - E25, L14, TL6, 2303 responding to outside smoke on Rodman Oval. 21:29 - 30A2 to Lincoln Ave for Lift Assist. 21:31 - 2303 reports false call on Rodman Oval. L14 in service for Citywide runs. 21:44 - 2302 reports bulk of fire is knocked, still hitting hot spots around chimney. Holding all companies. 22:22 - 30A2 dispatched to scene, 30A1 transporting one w/ ankle injury. 22:32 - Two additional EMS calls in city, E18/30A2 handling one, E25/66A1 on the other. 22:35 - 2302 placing fire under control. 22:47 - E21, E23, TL11 available. 23:40 - L13 available. 00:02 - E22, E24, L12 available, E17 remains for fire watch. 00:03 - E24, E22, L12, L14, 2302 covering odor of gas on 6th floor of Maple Ave. building. 01:02 - 60 Control advising E17 of a CO alarm from residence. 02:05 - E17 available.

Date: 12/28/11 Time: 23:25 (Approx) Location: Bear Mountain Parkway at Highland Avenue Frequencies: EMS 10 / 453.400 / 453.225 Peekskill EMS Units: 7513, 75B2, 75B3, 75B4 Cortlandt ALS Unit: 35M1 Putnam ALS Unit: Medic 2 Mohegan EMS Unit: 69B3 Ossining EMS Unit: 74A1 Peekskill FD Units: 2341, 2342, R134 Other: Peekskill PD, WCDES EMS 11 Weather Conditions: Cold & Windy Description Of Incident: Two-Car MVA Reporters: Da' Box Writer: Da' Box Per 35M1 - 3 Level 1 Traumas & 2 BLS patients 75B2 ALS w/ 1 to WMC 75B3 ALS w/ 1 to WMC 75B4 ALS w/ 1 to WMC 69B3 BLS w/ 2 to WMC Mohegan 69B2 covered another EMS call in Peekskill during this incident. Cortlandt 88B2 on standby in own HQ for Peekskill. Cortlandt 88B1 handling another incident in Cortlandt. PFD Medic 39M2 tied up on decon from another incident. OVAC 74A1 responded due to 36M1 being on a Croton call going to WMC via 55B1. 2nd Call in Croton, 34M1 (Yorktown) dispatched w/ 55B2. PFD 2343, E131, TL45 handled a CO investigation at same time.

I think a Chief at a LODD Funeral for one of his own men could - at the very least - take the @#%&* bluetooth out of his ear! Perhaps spend a minute fixing the snake on your hat too... Unreal. :angry:

Date: 12/16/11 Time: 10:35 Location: Route 9 Northbound on Croton River Bridge Frequency: WCPD / 46.26 / Fire 10 / EMS 10 Units Operating: 2082, 2083, E120, T10, R18 / CEMS 55B2 / OVAC 36M1 / BMFD 53B1 / WCPD Multiple / CPD 31, 33, 34 Weather Conditions: Sunny, cool & windy Description Of Incident: PD unit on right shoulder with vehicle stop, 3rd vehicle slammed into rear of PD unit. Reporters: Writer: Da' Box 10:35 - 60 Control dispatching Croton EMS, 36M1, R18, E120 for MVA w/ injuries involving MOS with possible car fire. 10:36 - 2082 responding and requesting T10 to be added to assignment. 10:41 - 2331 Ossining on location reporting no fire, EMS is needed. 10:45 - 2082 requesting 2nd Ambulance. 10:57 - 2082 reports MOS going to WMC ALS w/ 55B2. 13:30 - 2082 reports all CFD units clear of the bridge, roadway open again. MOS went ALS to WMC via 55B2. Other patient BLS via 53B1. OVAC 74A1 handled another EMS call in Croton at the same time. Article from Lohud.com HERE Article from The Daily Croton HERE

Is it four members per apparatus, plus the DC and his Aide?

Article and a couple of photos from 2nd Alarm fire in Croton during October snow storm. Patch

Date: 10/31/11 Time: 01:55 Location: 82 Mill River Road Frequency: 46.26 / Fire 13 Vista Units Operating: E141, T4, 84B1 Pound Ridge Units: 2401, E113 South Salem Units: 2451, T2 Goldens Bridge Units: 2142, T1 Bedford Hills Units: 2031, 2032, 2033, TL57 w/ FAST New Canaan Units: T8 Ridgefield Units: T12 WEMS: 45M3 WCDES: Bat 13 Weather Conditions: Cool, Clear Description Of Incident: Fire in single-family home Reporters: Da' Box Writer: Da' Box 01:55 - Vista dispatched to a reported structure fire. 02:03 - E141 to 60 Control, what info do you have. 60 Control reports caller stated house was on fire. E141 requesting "Level One." 02:04 - Vista (retone), Pound Ridge Engine, South Salem Tanker, Goldens Bridge Tanker, 45M3, Bat 13 dispatched. 02:11 - E141 on location, heavy smoke showing from 2nd level. 02:13 - New Canaan & Ridgefield Tankers dispatched. 02:16 - 2401 reports well involved basement fire. 02:31 - Bat 13 assigning 2142 as Water Supply Officer. 02:32 - C&O Zone 5 dispatched. 02:33 - Bat 13 reports 2 L/S/O. 02:37 - Bat 13 requesting New Canaan Engine to scene for manpower, fire extending into 2nd floor. 02:40 - Bat 13 requesting Lewisboro VAC to scene, 84B1 txp 1 FF w/ unk injuries. 02:43 - Bat 13 requesting Red Cross for two adults, three children displaced. 02:50 - Bat 13 reports 2 L/S/O, one on each floor, all hands working. 03:10 - Bat 13 reports 40x20 balloon frame residence with fire on all levels. New Canaan Engine going to work.