Paul J DeBartolomeo

Very interesting information. We can really get a clearer picture of what is killing FF's in many instances. Its fascinating to look into time of day, time of year, and circumstances surrounding the incident to draw some conclusions that might help to make a change in the future. As stated in earlier posts we have to take care of ourselves if we want to survive. Im all for Dept fitness programs but its up to the individual to get motivated to get in shape. This is clearly one thing that we can each take control of and prevent in the future. Of course training is another area where we can focus to reduce accidents on the fireground and responding but its got to start with the individual. Just my 2 cents. Stay Safe in 2008

I doubt those Macks were worn out as someone stated, and 450 runs is not a heavy call volume. Add another zero maybe.

Just a question,which may sound silly. Does San Diego respond to that many bomb calls that they need a dedicated rig? Do they handle such calls alone or is the P.D. involved? I know in NYC th P.D. handles bomb calls and the F.D. provides an engine to stage a distance away. Just wondering thats all.

Date: 10/19/07 Time:0827 Hrs Location: I-84 East/ Exit 9E Interchange Frequency: 46.38 Units Operating: 11-1-2,11-2-5,11-6-1,11-7-2, BFD Fire Police, NYSP, PSCO, Medic # 3? Description Of Incident:S.U.V. vs. Tractor Trailer with heavy front end damage to S.U.V. Extremaly Involved Extrication with multiple tools operating. Writer: *******************

obviously another mistake by the lake, maybe you should go back.

To any of the SFRD guys, or anyone in the know for that matter, what is the plan for the new E-6. I know the former unit was a standard engine apparatus and I can see from the spyshots that this rig is basically a quint. Do they plan on running 2 ladder companies out of HQ, or is it heading up town.?

Our 2002 Seagrave rearmount is a P.O.S. it has been O.O.S. for 4 months now and is not expected back anytime soon. There was a period not to long ago that all of northern manhattan was operating with spare aerial/tower ladders. I dont know if its the rigs or the people fixing them but it is a real disgrace.

So you are telling me that because you paid for a ticket, if the s@#$ hit the fan you would sit idle and not render aid. I know I would do what I could in the event of an onboard emergency, and I know the conductors know we would take action. It is in our nature to provide help when it is needed, thats why we do what we do. The small courtesy of a free ride is not to much to ask even for the VP of Metro North, it may be his chest I am pumping on one day.

Free train rides seem to be a thing of the past, at least on the Harlem line. Seems the conductors no longer honor an F.D. sheild any longer. I dont even bother anymore.

There is a back to basics day at the Fairfield Regional Fire school on 11/04/06, many great topics are being covered with plenty of hands on training time, all taught by experienced instructors from around the region. Go to Fairfield Fire and Rescue page and follow the links or send me a message for more info.

Any truth to the following rumors regarding SFRD aerial apparatus? Current T-2, sutphen 75, would be outfitted with a bucket and offered to Belltown to replace TL-45. Current T-4 Mack 109' fire spire would be traded for Glenbrook L-31 to improve SFRD reserve fleet. Both heard from fairly reliable sources, any SFRD members with info?

The system that the FDNY uses is not yet available to the general FD public yet. Look for a target date of October. Those purchasing the device may be required to go through training inorder to recieve the unit, thus the hold up in its release, Train the trainer classes, facilities to train legalities etc etc

Is this strictly for full time dispatchers, or do they also employ part time fill in people?

In my recent visit to New Orleans following the huricane I noticed several of there front line pieces were Tele squirts. All were on American La France rigs and were of the 55 foot variety.

My firehouse totals. Engine Co. 69 5404 runs approx 1500 EMS. Ladder Co. 28 4104 runs, no EMS, 497 OSW's

I have to agree with Stat on this one. I work in a company in New York City that is probably quite similar to the firehouse depicted on this show. Car fires are just another routine emergency that we deal with day in and day out. I personally dont wear my mask at a car fire, its personnal preferance. As far as the background noises in the firehouse, at any given time of day or night in my firehouse it sounds like a jobsite. SCBA's are being checked, saws are being run, the rigs are being put through there paces etc etc. Its what goes on in a big city firehouse. You cant compare it to a small dept or a volunteer dept because there are vast differences between the two.

Most of the firehouse scenes are done in a studio in Long Island City I believe it was an old warehouse. Most of the apparatus used are FDNY spares sent over from the rock, although I saw a Long Island Volunteer rig on a shoot being done in Harlem on Bradhurst Ave when I was taking up from a box.