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1075thebox liked a post in a topic by Mini-Attack9 in Bedford Called To Pound Ridge Fire? November 26, 2015

1) The land owned by the Bedford Fire District is actually located on the corner of Old Post Road and Southbrook Rd, directly across from Greenwich Road. Not at Route 172 and Route 22.
2) Bedford is in committee to replace Engine 110, a 1987 Seagrave Engine. The members of the department and district feel that replacing the engine is what they need to better serve the community.
3) As a Chief of a neighboring department that has an excellent social and working relationship with the Bedford Fire Department I can say that the departments in our area (especially the 13th and 16th Battalions) train multiple times a year and we run through as many "Water Supply" and structural firefighting scenarios as we can plus we all run together on a regular basis.
We all know the resources the BFD has to offer. Engine 109 is the scene engine, going directly to the seat of the fire. while Engine 108 lays to or from a water source, while the mutual aid tankers nurse or set up for shuttle operations. The Chief Officers of BFD have done a great job for pre planning all of their box alarms for Greater Alarms. On any reported Structure Fire in their district, they get at a minimum of a mutual aid Ladder Company and Tanker, and as the incident envolves so do the resources called in their predetermined Greater Alarm polices.
4) In this time with all of the talks of how Fire Departments should be consolidating, sharing resources is the most economical and fairest option for the taxpayers of the Bedford Fire District and the Town of Bedford.
5) Lastly, in regards to the Pound Ridge Incident, The Chief called the resources he felt were necessary for THAT incident, and in no way was he trying to "shaft" BFD out of the mutual aid assignment.
Thanks for reading and have a great Thanksgiving!
J.Nickson
Asst. Chief BHFD

x635 liked a post in a topic by 1075thebox in Bedford Called To Pound Ridge Fire? November 24, 2015

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

1075thebox liked a post in a topic by mreis95 in Bedford Called To Pound Ridge Fire? November 24, 2015

Not true. Their fast was called on the 10-75 and they utilize the tower ladder as their fast truck.

JetPhoto liked a post in a topic by 1075thebox in Fire Service Leadership Behavior On Social Media February 13, 2012

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.

firedude liked a post in a topic by 1075thebox in Tuckahoe - 2nd Alarm Fire - 2/11/12 February 11, 2012

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.