Steve

I just wanted to share an experience that I had earlier today in Mount Vernon. I was lost and looking for a street I could not find. As I was driving down Fulton St. I noticed a firehouse. I then decided to stop in and ask for directions. As I pulled in I noticed that it was the quarters of Rescue 1 and an Engine Co. (Both trucks were inside there respected bays). I then knocked on the door and got no response, I then rang a door bell and again got no response. I then knocked on the door alittle bit harder and got no response. I then continued to lean on the door bell, and got no response. Finally after waiting a few moments, I said the hell with this and left. I was kind of disappointed to see a firehouse and nobody there to answer the door. Made me think, thank god I was not there to report an emergency.

Does the area of Shrub Oak have a fire department or are they covered by another dept? Thanks

Being a Rockland County guy. Can somebody explain to me how Westchester came up with there apparatus numbering system. Is there any rhyme or reason to it?

Does FDR park have a swimming pool that is open to the general public and if so where is the Park located at.

Is the pool at Playland open to the general public or just residence of Rye? Which pool would you recommend, FDR Park or Playland. Anybody have any thoughts about this. Thanks.

Hey, there doing better then the PD. They are getting $12.00 an hour as starting pay. (with the new contract).

That vehicle is assigned to TARU. Technical Assistance Resource Unit.

Date - 7/8/05 Time - Approx. 01:15 Location - Letchworth Village, Thiells NY Description - Working Fire in a one story 30 x 75 vacant building. Units Operating - Dept 26 Thiells FD, request M/A from Dept. 18 Stony Point for there tower ladder. M/A from Dept. 23, West Haverstraw FAST M/A from Dept. 6 Hillcrest for a pumper M/A from Dept 9 New City for a tower ladder. Two tower ladders in operation along with three handlines.

How the hell do you or anybody else know how fast they were going, wait for the investigation to be completed then give your @#$%$#@ opinion. Everybody is an Expert, with out knowing any of the facts. Hey pbvpm, I was basicing my @#%#@ opinion on the fact that two witnesses stated the truck was moving at a high rate of speed and that the truck was turning the corner and flipped three times. No other vehicles were involved. Based on those facts, how do you flip a tower ladder. It doesnt take a brain surgeon to figure this one out. Dont jump down somebody's throat when they voice there opinion, grow up!.

Atleast he was protecting his ears, LOL.

The bottom line is, forget what the speed of the civilian witnesses state. The operator was traveling to fast to control the truck.

The show is all about everything and nothing about firefighting.

That is going to be the new hourly rate for a rookie NYC Police Officer. #-o Starting salary has just been reduced to $25,000. :roll:

Subject: Multi Alarm Structure Fire, Hillcrest Fire District, Pomona, Rockland County, NY Date: 6/26/2005 Time: 05:50 Location: Town & Country Condiminums, Thiells Mt. Ivy Rd. Pomona, NY Agency: Dept 6 (Hillcrest), Dept. 26 (Thiells), Dept. 23 (W.Haverstraw), Dept. 9 (New City), Dept. 19 (Suffern) and Dept. 11 (Orangeburg). Haverstraw Town PD, Haverstraw Ambulance & Stony Point Ambulance. Rockland Paramedics. 05:50 hours, numerous telephone calls recieved for a fire in the Town & Country Complex. 05:53 6-1 enroute, heavy smoke condition, request M/A. further reports of occupants trapped. 05:55 6-1 on scene, signal 12, working fire. Fire started in first floor and extented into top floor of a three story frame, multiple dwelling, containing 12 apartments. Two tower ladders and one ladder pipe set up and in operation.

It is quite interesting to see the tower ladder that Mount Vernon purchased and the one Tarrytown purchased. One with all the bells and whistles, and one with out. I would be curious to know what the purchase price is between the two ladders.

Why do you think NYPD went to white RMP's after all those years of blue & white. $$$$$. Think of how much money they saved, considering the size of there fleet.

Can anybody tell me what Dept's. are combo (paid & volunteer) in Westchester County. Thanks. I need a full list for insurance reasons.

Good Pics, I have been to Florida a few times and never new that the Broward Sheriffs Office is involved in fire fighting. Can you tell us some more about that?

I had a 1995 Ford Windstar. The vehicle had three seperate recalls (not including this problem). That was my first and last Ford. Every other week, Ford is recalling a vehicle for one thing or another.

I have never seen 5 inch hose on Yonkers apparatus. Any reason why or just specific companies carry it?

Who/What is Car 5 & 6 in Yonkers FD?

The David B. Roche Vol. Fire Company will be having a WET-DOWN for there new 2004 KME Predator Pumper. This event will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 1800 hours. It is being held at the sub-station (26-101) 106 Hammond Road, Thiells NY. (Exit 13 on the Palisades Pkwy). Parking is available in the parking lot of North Rockland High School. There will be music, food, and drink . ALL ARE WELCOME.

BFD, Thanks. Driving this truck, is like driving a car. A real smooth ride.

How many engines does Mount Vernon have?

Does YFD roll the Mobile Command Unit at a specific alarm of fire (ex. third alarm) or does it just go when special called?