xfirefighter484x

Booo! By putting this out, it increases the possibility of others signing up!! Hehe, I was hoping no one else would know, so I would have a better chance to get hired off this list, since I didn't the last time round.

While I agree with you dodffdog, that is one thing. An arsonist firefighter, only due to the fact of his position, I feel is worse. Ok, a crack dealing chief, yea, that is not good, it is pretty bad, definitely. Someone who is in a position to save lives, and put OUT fires, now accused of going and setting them? I think that is extremely hypocritical!!

I know that some companies claim the "assumption of risk doctrine", which allows them to basically pansy out, and say "you are doing dangerous work, you will.may get hurt, and you accept that fact", but I mean come on! So long as this gentleman was not doing anything stupid or negligent which led to him getting whacked, I do not see why he does not get coverage. (Flashbacks to my Legal Aspects in the Fire Service class this last semester ). Guess its time to revise that insurance policy a little bit. And maybe break a few kneecaps

The public DOES have a right to know what is going on in their community, but do you like only hearing bad news? I agree with you wholeheartedly, BFD2553, but I also have to say, that I wish there was more positive news being published out there. As Porsha911GT3 has said: we see that the "good stuff" rarely ever makes it out.

The point of magnetic doors (at least in the cases I am thinking of) are plainly for security, like local banks. I am sure the fire protection may play a part, but normally, it is a security issue. One trick-of-the-trade that was taught to me to open these doors is through the use of either a hydra-ram, or rabbit tool. If the door has a D-handle, and you are able to stick some sort of straight object, i.e. a strong screwdriver, or small pipe, something to that effect, then placing your hydraulic tool with the front facing the other door (if a double door) or the door jamb, and the back of the tool against the object placed in the door handle, by opening the hydraulic tool, you are forcing the object wedged in the door handle, to pull the magnetically sealed door backwards, and break that seal. I will search for a schematic, or a better description, but I hope I have kind of explained it somewhat well!

Such negative news is a slap in the face to the public service community as a whole, not just for us here in Dutchess, while it does happen to take place here. As some have said, no news is good news, and there are times it seems that is all we hear about, it is a shame there is not more of a focus on all the good aspects. Fire prevention days, public education, CPR training, helping old Mrs. Smith get back into her chair because she can't help herself anymore, it is our job and mission for the public good. It is a shame that all the negatives are pointed out, and not all the good. In BFIRs, or other national reports, the recorded $$ loss is/has to be reported, but nowhere is there a report of the actual $$ saved due to the efforts. The papers do not report the CPR being done on the way to the hospital, all the effort exerted, just to set Mr. or Mrs. Smith at ease, that all is being done for their husband or wife of 50 years, even though we all know the truth. I guess what I am trying to say is, this is a black-eye on the whole emergency services field to have things like this floating around, and I hope for the sake of this individual, that department, this county, and the entire public service sector, that it is not true and the whole situation is resolved.

Ok...sounds nice...but still doesn't help me pay for my gas goin' back and forth to school

I absolutely refuse to see this movie. Yes, I am sure it shows the heroic struggle of the passengers on this flight, and promotes a sense of pride, but it also gives the terrorists what they want, in a sense. You see, now the terrorists got their media coverage (yes, on top of everything else). Also, someone somewhere will be making money off of this deal. Whether or not anything goes to the families, or any memorial funds, I do not believe it is appropriate to make such a movie yet. Give it 10, 15 years before this subject should be made into a motion picture. Like everyone is entitled to....this is just my two cents.

Date: 4-27-06 Time: unknown Location: 53 Pendell Road, 3rd Floor, Washington Hall Frequency: 453.900 (Dispatch Ch. 1), 453.925 (Response Ch. 2), 453.800 (Command Ch. 3) Units Operating: Fairview FD, (Dutchess County HazMat? 14-69), Alamo 81-88 Description Of Incident: HazMat Incident Writer: xfirefighter484x Initial dispatch for a chemical odor on the 3rd floor of Washington Hall, possibly odor of Acetone, also is reported that one student has passed out Later on in incident, unsure of what time, DC911 toned out that Alamo 81-88 would be operating at DCC with Fairview for a HazMat incident **Anyone with any additional information please PM me I will update this when I receive additional information

Basically same car, right? Isn't it just that one is a hatchback, and the other isn't?

One word. Sick

So for something like that, you would need a Class K extinguisher/extinguishing agent, would you not? The possibility for deep seated fire could exist, or is that not the case. If so, would a standard ABC, foam, or other Class B extinguishing agent be appropriate?

Awesome video. Should have spent more time fighting the fire than taping (j/p), lol. Definitely some great action video though.

Date: 4-23-06 Time: approx. 1120hrs Location: 1512 Route 376, cross streets of Vanderwater Drive and New Hackensack Road Frequency: 453.900 (dispatch ch. 1), 453.925 (response ch. 2), 453.800 (command ch. 3), 453.05 (Fireground 5/6) Units Operating: New Hackensack (full assignment) 52-11 (Engine), 52-31 (Tanker), 52-55 (Rescue), Town of Wappingers (TransCare) Ambulance 1 Description Of Incident: Working fire in the ceiling of a basement Writer: xfirefighter484x 1122hrs - NKFD Command on scene reporting a fire in the basement ceiling 1122hrs - 52-31 responding 1123hrs - 52-11 on-scene 1127hrs - NKFD command requesting police agency to the scene due to problems with the homeowner, refusing to leave the residence 1134hrs - NKFD command requesting tones for manpower to the scene 1135hrs - DC911 toning out NKFD for manpower 1140hrs - NKFD command reporting fire is out ATT, ventilating, also requesting town fire inspector to the scene, some damage to floor joists and chimney 1144hrs - DC911 to NKFD command, fire inspector is unavailable, building inspector has been contacted, has a 15 minute ETA 1247hrs - NKFD command to DC911, Town of Wappingers Ambulance 1, all NKFD equipment back in service

Gotta love those Kodak moments. I suppose we have to appear to the general public like we are making an attempt, but c'mon, reality, who is going to put that out before EVERYTHING in that building is gone, or the building is on the ground. I love the Sky Protectors they put in place (I am allowed to make fun, I run on a tower, lol). Not criticizing anyones actions, just pointing out some observations. I would have done the same thing they did in that situation. Can anyone say mutual aid??? Who's bringin the lawn chairs, and would someone get those cops over here, we need some coffee and donuts!

So Porsha...how long before you trade your current one in for this?

Gives me some great confidence in our government. Can't even definitively know the status of the aircraft without having to check. I think it is hilarious though!!!!!

Date: 4-22-06 Time: 0801hrs (1st tones); 0810hrs (2nd Alarm tones) Location: New Hackensack Plaza, 1820 Route 376, between Griffith Way and Maloney Road Frequency: 453.900 (dispatch ch. 1), 453.925 (response ch. 2), 453.800 (command ch. 3), 453.05 (Fireground 5/6) Units Operating: New Hackensack (full dept.), Hughsonville w/(1) tanker to the scene, East Fishkill, w/39-33 (Tanker) to the scene, East Fishkill w/39-46 (Tower Ladder) to go on s/b in quarters Description Of Incident: Working fire in the "Slice of Da Bronx" pizza parlor Writer: xfirefighter484x 0811hrs - County Car 13 responding to New Hackensack 0815hrs - DC911 to all NKFD equipment, switch over to Fireground 5/6 on the scene 0815hrs - East Fishkill 39-46 is on standby 0823hrs - Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division requested to the scene 0934hrs - DC911 to East Fishkill 39-33, can return to service, and East Fishkill 39-46 can go off stand-by 1021hrs - New Hackensack command reporting situation is under control, 52-11 is back in service, (Fire Investigation remaining on scene?) 1023hrs - County Car 13 back in service from New Hackensack As described by County Car 13, fire was determined to be accidental, associated with work being done in Pizza Parlor

It almost sounds like a bad batch. I am no expert, by any means, but the whole fleet with the apparent same problem? I just took the Scott Air Pack, 2.2 & 4.5 Maintenance course up at the Academy earlier this month, and I haven't heard TOO many problems with Scotts (everyone has their problems here and there), but that seems just a bit odd to me. The Energizers in our Scotts last a good bunch of months, at the least 6, if not up to a full year (also depends on their frequency of use). As for the Vibr-Alerts, either prematurely going off (sounds like a personal problem j/p), or not going off at all, that just seems a bit odd. Hopefully you have at least contacted your vendor, or local service rep and discussed it with them.

Date: 4-16-06 Time: 1039hrs Location: IAO 2517 Rt. 82 Frequency: 453.900, 453.925, 453.800 Units Operating: LaGrange St. 1 & 2 Description Of Incident: MVA w/reported entrapment Writer: xfirefighter484x 1039hrs - 47-71, -89 responding (unknown unit) on scene of LaGrange's call, 1 vehicle into tree, 1 victim with entrapment 1046hrs - 47-89 on scene reporting entrapment 1115hrs - 47-55 back in service per command, -61 and -62 remaining on scene for traffic

I think that too many people only see FASTeams as needed at a structural fire, and during interior operations. As OSHA states, the 2-in 2-out policy must be there during operating in an IDLH. Brush fires are not to be taken lightly, just like any other fire emergency, the metaphorical brown stuff can hit the rotating blades at any time (yea, ok, the sh*t can hit the fan). I personally do not see it as beign a bad idea. Brush fires can be very taxing on individuals, and exhaustion is a very real possibility. Just my two cents.

Date: 4-14-06 Time: 1639hrs Location: I-84 Westbound IAO Milemarker 55.4 Frequency: 453.900 (Dispatch Ch. 1), 453.925 (Response Ch. 2) 453.800 (Command Ch. 3), 453.625 (F/G Ch. 9/10), 460.450 (Field Operations (Helicopter Comm. Ch. 15) Units Operating: 39-1 (Chief), 39-2 (1st Asst. Chief), 39-8 (Rescue Chief), 39-12 (Engine), 39-17 (Engine), 39-21 (Engine), 39-52 (Rescue), 39-61 (Utility, towing extrication/cribbing trailer), 39-71 (Ambulance), 39-98 (Fire Police), Rombout 62-2 (Chief), 62-55 (Rescue), Mobile Life Support Services, Hyatt's Garage with Heavy Wrecker, NYSP Thruway, Brewster 11-1-2 (Chief), 11-6-1 (Rescue) Description Of Incident: Car vs. tractor trailer Writer: xfirefighter484x Update from NYSP Thruway reporting confirmed entrapment, vehicle is underneath a tractor trailer 1649hrs - StatFlight is in the air on the way 1649hrs - 39-8 on the scene, vehicle is underneath the tractor trailer 1651hrs - (1) additional engine to set up an LZ, also all available manpower to the scene for extensive extrication 1656hrs - StatFlight has been canceled (unknown time or reason) 1657hrs - Per 39-2, 39-17 is to stretch a line to the car 1659hrs - 39-52 on the scene 1659hrs - EF command to DC911 requesting Hyatt's Garage with their Heavy Wrecker to the scene to assist with extrication 1700hrs - Hyatt's has been notified 1702hrs - EF command requesting 39-69 to respond with the extrication/cribbing trailer, Rombout 62-55 to be dispatched mutual aid, and to check Lake Carmel to see if they have high lift jacks on their rescue 1705hrs - Rombout and 39-69 being dispatched 1705hrs - Putnam 911 toning out for any Lake Carmel FD chief officer to landline immediately 1705hrs - Rombout 62-55 responding 1707hrs - Putnam 911 toning out for ANY fire officer to landline the 911 Center ASAP 1709hrs - DC911 to EF command, Putnam has been notified, Lake Carmel does NOT have high lift jacks on their rescue 1712hrs - DC911 to EF command, Brewster has high lift jacks, per EF command, DC911 will advise Putnam to have them start responding 1713hrs - Rombout 62-2 has Hyatt's wrecker following, they are escorting them into the scene 1722hrs - DC911 to EF command, advising that per Putnam County, Brewster is responding to assist 1723hrs - 39-61 is responding with the extrication trailer 1730hrs - Putnam 11-1-2 communicating with Putnam 911, regarding response to EF 1736hrs - EF command to DC911, ATT vehicle has been removed from under trailer, in process of extricating patient, Brewster chief on scene taking care of communications with Brewster's Rescue 1737hrs - 11-6-1 to Putnam 911, on scene 1754hrs - EF command to DC911, patient has been extricated ATT 1757hrs - 39-21 back in service 1800hrs - 39-71 en route to St. Francis ALS 1801hrs - Rombout 62-55 back in service per EF command 1808hrs - EF command to DC911, situation under control, units will call back in service as they are ready

Lol, glad to see my phrase is catching on. Yea, those kids got