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Cause of 115 Fatal Injuries: 55 Stress/Overexertion 47.8% 26 Vehicle Collision 22.6% 19 Caught/Trapped 16.5% 4 Fall 3.47% 4 Collapse 3.47% 3 Struck by 2.60% 2 Lost 1.73% 1 Other 0.86% 1 Contact with 0.86% We talk about reducing the number of LODD's. Can't we review this list to determine how we can? The first two items seem to me to be the area where we can achieve the greatest reduction. We have discussed on this site firefighter rehab. Could Stress / Overexertion be reduced with great awareness toward firefight rehab? Vehicle Collision - Could better driver training help?

Received this from the County today. I'm sure many of you get this as well. I think it would be important for this list to be discussed after you review it. FROM: John E. Jackson, Deputy Commissioner/Fire Coordinator Westchester County Dept. of Emergency Services " Omnis Cedo Domus" FYI , once again 115 firefighters gave their lives in 2007. God bless their souls and their families. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: HOW FIREFIGHTERS WERE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN 2007, from USFA HOW FIREFIGHTERS WERE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN 2007: Preliminary report Thursday, January 3, 2008 Number of On-Duty Firefighter Fatalities as per USFA: 115 Count of Hometown Heroes: 8 Classification: 49 Career 42.6% 3 Wildland Full-Time 2.60% 2 Paid-on-Call 1.73% 59 Volunteer 51.3% 1 Wildland Contract 0.86% 1 Industrial 0.86% Number of Multiple Firefighter Fatality Incidents: 7 Number of Firefighter Fatalities Associated with Wildland Incidents: 10 Type of Duty: 24 Responding 20.8% 11 Training 9.56% 37 On-Scene Fire 32.1% 8 On-Scene Non-Fire 6.95% 13 After 11.3% 20 Other On-Duty 17.3% 2 Returning 1.73% Percent of Fatalities Related to Emergency Duty: 64.3% Number of firefighter fatalities associated with suspicious/arson fires: 2 Type of Incident: 5 Wildland 4.34% 48 Structure Fire 41.7% 7 MVA 6.08% 3 Hazmat 2.60% 6 EMS 5.21% 1 Tech Rescue 0.86% 1 Outside Fire 0.86% 1 False Alarm 0.86% 41 Not Incident Related 35.6% 1 Other 0.86% 1 Unknown 0.86% Cause of Fatal Injury: 19 Caught/Trapped 16.5% 1 Contact with 0.86% 4 Fall 3.47% 55 Stress/Overexertion 47.8% 4 Collapse 3.47% 3 Struck by 2.60% 26 Vehicle Collision 22.6% 2 Lost 1.73% 1 Other 0.86% Nature of Fatal Injury: 16 Asphyxiation 13.9% 3 Crushed 2.60% 7 Burns 6.08% 2 CVA 1.73% 33 Trauma 28.6% 1 Electrocution 0.86% 52 Heart Attack 45.2% 1 Other 0.86% Age of Firefighter When the Fatal Injury Was Sustained: 5 - Under 21 6 - 21 to 25 9 - 26 to 30 26 - 31 to 40 31 - 41 to 50 21 - 51 to 60 16 - 61 and Over Percent of Firefighter Fatalities Under Age 40 37.4% Type of Activity: 14 S&R 12.1% 2 IC 1.73% 11 Advance Hose Lines 9.56% 2 Extrication 1.73% 1 Standby 0.86% 3 Ventilation 2.60% 24 Responding 20.8% 3 Support 2.60% 3 Water Supply 2.60% 1 Scene Safety 0.86% 2 Other 1.73% 2 Unknown 1.73% 46 Not On Scene 40% 1 Unknown 0.86% Time of Fatal Injury: 9 0100-0259 4 0300-0459 3 0500-0659 4 0700-0859 14 0900-1059 13 1100-1259 7 1300-1459 12 1500-1659 8 1700-1859 19 1900-2059 6 2100-2259 11 2300-0059 5 Unknown Month of the Year: 8 January 6.95% 11 February 9.56% 7 March 6.08% 7 April 6.08% 13 May 11.3% 15 June 13.0% 13 July 11.3% 14 August 12.1% 10 September 8.69% 5 October 4.34% 6 November 5.21% 6 December 5.21% Firefighter Fatalities by State by Location of Fire Service Organization: 3 Alabama 2.60% 1 Arkansas 0.86% 1 Arizona 0.86% 8 California 6.95% 1 Connecticut 0.86% 1 District of Columbia 0.86% 4 Florida 3.47% 1 Georgia 0.86% 2 Idaho 1.73% 5 Illinois 4.34% 3 Indiana 2.60% 5 Kansas 4.34% 3 Kentucky 2.60% 1 Louisiana 0.86% 4 Massachusetts 3.47% 1 Maryland 0.86% 1 Maine 0.86% 5 Michigan 4.34% 1 Mississippi 0.86% 8 North Carolina 6.95% 1 Nebraska 0.86% 5 New Jersey 4.34% 9 New York 7.82% 5 Ohio 4.34% 1 Oklahoma 0.86% 10 Pennsylvania 8.69% 11 South Carolina 9.56% 3 Tennessee 2.60% 3 Texas 2.60% 1 Utah 0.86% 1 Virginia 0.86% 1 Washington 0.86% 2 Wisconsin 1.73% 3 West Virginia 2.60% Firefighter Fatalities by State by Location of Fatal Incident: 3 Alabama 2.60% 1 Arkansas 0.86% 1 Arizona 0.86% 9 California 7.82% 1 Connecticut 0.86% 1 District of Columbia 0.86% 4 Florida 3.47% 1 Georgia 0.86% 1 Idaho 0.86% 5 Illinois 4.34% 3 Indiana 2.60% 5 Kansas 4.34% 3 Kentucky 2.60% 1 Louisiana 0.86% 4 Massachusetts 3.47% 2 Maryland 1.73% 1 Maine 0.86% 5 Michigan 4.34% 1 Mississippi 0.86% 8 North Carolina 6.95% 1 Nebraska 0.86% 5 New Jersey 4.34% 8 New York 6.95% 5 Ohio 4.34% 1 Oklahoma 0.86% 10 Pennsylvania 8.69% 11 South Carolina 9.56% 3 Tennessee 2.60% 3 Texas 2.60% 1 Utah 0.86% 1 Virginia 0.86% 1 Washington 0.86% 2 Wisconsin 1.73% 3 West Virginia 2.60%

REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

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My prayers are offered as well.

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Go to this website: http://corren.pi.se/index.aspx?id=396 on the right side go down to the 10th or 11th video from the end. There are three videos of this fire.

What if there had been a past history between the Chiefs or departments wherein the mutual aid company didn't believe in incident command and started freelancing. The home chief may be doing "the right thing". Just a thought. Only the department involved can answer.

I'm old! I'm slow! It took me a few minutes. But that's funny!

Anyone that has gone to Nyack Hospital's ED will find a room just for EMS to sit, write reports, have coffee, use a computer for the internet, watch TV, wash our hands, etc. Nyack has had a room for many years for EMS.

New concrete deck is being replaced on the two outside lanes. This is being done from the Tarrytown side of the main span to the Nyack end of the bridge. http://www.nysthruway.gov/projectsandstudi...deck/about.html

A couple of police agency SOP's on the web,(cut and paste link). http://less-lethal.org/docs/35/UOD_SOP6.pdf http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Police/inform...0/sop_521.2.asp Columbua Ohio: 20. Taser post-use a. Any subject upon whom the taser is used, in either probe or drive stun mode, shall be examined by EMS personnel and shall remain under observation by sworn personnel until slated or released. b. Sworn personnel shall request an EMS unit respond to the scene to remove any probes that have penetrated the skin or to care for wounds caused by probes that penetrated but fell out. Sworn personnel shall not remove the probes. (1) If the subject is transported to a medical facility, sworn personnel shall ride in the medic unit and remain with the subject until further medical attention has been offered. (2) Sworn personnel shall call EMS personnel to the scene if any signs or symptoms of medical distress become evident. c. Sworn personnel shall provide the subject with the Taser Aftercare form, S-70.112. d. Sworn personnel shall treat the taser cartridge and probes as evidence and shall secure and submit them to the Property Room. This does not apply to accidental discharges when no subject is struck. Probes that have penetrated the skin should be treated as a biohazard and proper precautions should be taken when handling and packaging them.

Has there ever been a discussion about a merger of the three town fire departments, Fairview, Hartsdale and Greenville? Must be some savings if they merge.

Just came back from WMC. There has to be at least 100 boards in the basement. They are located in the basement of the Main Hospital. From the main elevators, turn left and follow the hall to the far corner near the trash exit. The "dirty room" is in that corner of the basement. Go in that room. Can't miss them.

I know who was sitting home watching COPS last night.

The area of this fire is basically abandoned. Info from some websites: "The "Saint Louis National Stock Yards" opened in 1873 and incorporated as "National City, Illinois" in 1907. The National Stock Yards closed in 1997 after a devastating fire. As part of the closing, the estimated 50 residents of National City were evicted and the village was dissolved." "St. Clair County Board v. Village of National City, 292 Ill. App. 3d 428, 685 N.E.2d 668, 226 Ill. Dec. 413 (5th Dist. 1997). The County Board filed a petition seeking to dissolve the village. Upon request of the Board, the United States Census Bureau conducted a special census of the village which found the village had zero inhabitants. The circuit court granted the Board's petition. The village appealed, arguing that Section 7-6-7 of the Municipal Code was misinterpreted. The village claimed that a special census could not be the basis for dissolution of a municipality when the population was determined by a preceding annual census. According to the last preceding census, National City had 57 inhabitants. Section 7-6-7 provides that any municipality with less than 50 inhabitants can be ordered to dissolve. This court found that the existence of a population of fewer than 50 could be discovered either in the last preceding federal census or through a special census. Furthermore, due to the difficulties of providing police and fire protection in small municipalities, this court found it was unreasonable to force a county to wait until the next decennial census to determine whether the population has fallen. The dissolution of National City was affirmed." The trucks, or truck, probably didn't run. With no residents, there probably are no members to that dept. Sad!

As one persons view of the Hackley School fire in Tarrytown last week our department "did it right". There was only one firefighter transported due to the heat. The following actions were performed to combat heat related problems: Tarrytown has a "Disaster Team" that activates during every working fire. They "tend to" the firefighters and assist with water, food, etc. They were on scene within a 1/2 hour of the first alarm. TFD's Utility truck carrys a stock of water and gatorade. And many of the trucks carry some sully of water. Tarrytown VAC was dispatched along with the first alarm and set up a rehab area. After the first few hours, a number of our local village officials started to arrive and ask what they could do. Do to the size of the operation more resources were needed. They arrainged for food and water from local stores. One village trustee went to the Tarrytown Marriot and came back with his SUV loaded with donated towels. These towels were soaked in ice water and given to everyone who wanted one. A BeeLine bus was brought to the scene for an air-conditioned rehab area. And most importantly, the officer's in charge required all firefigthers to be rotated in and out of assignments. As important to putting out the fire was to the chiefs, the health of all involved was more important. As can be seen in the other thread, many mutual aid companies responded. A good number of them strickly for manower.

Aug 20 at 01:00

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/07/29..._911_money.html

This is the real question. Where it works, how is it done?

http://www.airnav.com/airport/KHPN Over 120,000 # landing weight must have prior permission. But, wouldn't the size aircraft also depend on the length of the runway?

Whats kept in the front bumper of Engine 108?

Not sure about the route but this link may help. http://poughkeep.planetdiscover.com/sp?ski...mp;eventId=2160 Steps off at 6pm, I think.

http://www.paramedicinfo.ca/ Click on the TV on the left side of the page. Interesting video on the fireboat