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No problem Steve, we can only wish we can get 50,000$ for our 89 when it goes on the block next year.

This is news to me, where did you see the 1989 Dash forsale? We have started the early process of starting to spec out a new engine but our Engine isn't for sale.

Exactly the system we use and have for years and it has worked excellent for us. Larry Davis had seen our tanker and commented that it was well spec'd and one of best he has seen, anyone that has seen it in operation I am sure they would agree.

To many times I have seen the 5" unhooked and then the water in the line, lets say 25' or a 50' is then left running out on the ground, our current set-up with the short 2 1/2" seems to reduce the water dumped at the fill sight to a minimum.

Thanks Captain, I would love to see that operation, there is nothing like that being used up here, so they are using overhead storage tanks which they drive the tanker/tender under, I have seen pictures and articles but never seen it in operation, we are always looking for improvements as we all should be.

from experience one of the major issues with a LDH fill is trying to get off the hose after the filling is completed, and the amount of water wasted with the larger lines, we have found it to be much more effective to drop the 5" to 4 - 2 1/2" appliance and using two 2 1/2:" lines with storz fittings, especially when man power is limited.

Wassaic's Specs: F-450, super single wheel conversion, GVW is 16,500, unit weighs 14,000 fully equipped, 300 poly tank with a 10 gallon foam cell, 18hp Hale Pump with Scotty around the pump Class A system with settings from .01% to 1%, Pro-pak portable foam unit with setting from 1% to 6%, 2 hose reels: one with 1000' feet of forestry hose, the second with 200' booster line, 2 hose bed: one with 400' of 1 3/4" hose, the second with 300' of 2 1/2" hose, 4 hose bags with 300' of forestry hose in each, rear 2 1/2" discharged which is "Y'd" into 1 - 1 1/2" and 1 -1" discharge, 4 - 8' pieces of suction, under body compartments for chain saws and portable winch, 4 - 48" compartments which houses various hands tools, 2 Telescoping HID lights, SCBA, portacafs unit, long tool storage at the front of the body for rakes and brooms, integrated in body compartment which houses 6 folding indian tanks.

I have a copy of the specs on my computer if needed, myself and the Signman (emtbravo member) would be the ones to contact regarding the Unit as we did 99.9% of the work on the unit, if you want a copy of the specs send me a PM with an email address and I will get send them along.

A few "in the field" shots

thanks Chief. Our B.R.A.T has been a great addition to our department and has really shown that we did an excellent job in spec'ing it, it has surpassed our expectations by far, if I can be of assistance PM me, any assistance we can provide just ask away, if you would like to come see it, our house is always open. Here is a few more links. Firematic, they built our unit, go to the top of the page and select trucks and then the BRAT http://firematic.com/ the link to the process of our unit being built http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=33549

Millbrook responded to a 1000 gallon under ground propane tank fire on Monday evening May 17, 2010 and were assisted on the scene by Pleasant Valley, Wassaic and Sharon, Ct. Story as reported by the Poughkeepsie Journal: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100519/NEWS05/5190323/1001/news/Propane-pipe-break-in-Millbrook-causes-fire photos taken by CC-16

Sorry Ryan I didn't realize you were there, my bad, so props to you as well.

Chief I believe the angle of the photo makes it appear like they are within a few feet of the flames. I was not on the scene but from what I was told and it is supported by the picture #6 (right after the pictures of the apparatus). The two firefighters used a 10' pike pole with a protective handline in place to pull the damaged dome cover off the broken relief valve thus allowing the flame to be vertical and unimpeded, note the damaged dome cover in the foreground as well. All the other pictures show the flames horizontal and close the ground. There is no way with County Car 16 on the scene that he would have allowed this to happen if it could not have been done safely. Note as well, the two firefighter as chance would have it just attended the propane class at the NYS Fire Academy three weeks ago, props to JHK Firefighter John Busa and Wassaic Captain Kenny Elliott.

I am very proud to announce that Wassaic CFR and Firefighter Jason Dean has been chosen as the Dutchess County Basic Life Support Provider of the Year for 2009. Jason is the most dedicated young member I have seen enter our service since I have been a member (1982). In 2009 he ran the most calls for us, both fire and EMS. As a first responder he did something three times in 2009 that most responders may not do in their entire career and that is to revive victims that were either in cardiac arrest (2) or respiratory arrest (1). He truly was the difference for these three victims, one being his best friend and fellow Wassaic Fire Company member Andy Butts. Jason is getting married on May 29, 2010 and it's fitting that Andy is his best man. Jason also is a few weeks away from completing the EMT class. Jason is a member here, WassaicFF. So Jason, thanks brother, I am proud of you and honored to have you as a friend, co-worker and member of our company, you truly represent the all of us well, THANK YOU!!!!!!! Jason receiving an award from the Butts family recently at Andy's 28th birthday, where he usually is, at the front of the line, opening up a hood at FF I class, doing search and rescue training during the recent NYS Passenger Train Emergency Procedures class, with his fiance Crystal and at cold water ice rescue class.

I just received a phone call from Rescue Squad Lieutentant MaryAnn Lamay to advise me of this: Please congratulate Jason Dean for receiving the BLS Provider of the Year 2009 from the Hudson Valley EMS Regional Council. This area covers Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, and Greene counties. Jason also was awarded the Wassaic Fire Company Firefighter of the Year for 2009 at our annual dinner on Saturday May 15, 2010. He's won the triple crown and the sky is the limit for such a wonderful individual. Again, Jason thank you for being a truly talented young person who's dedication is unequaled, it's an honor to serve with and work with you , and to think you are so humble when congratulated on these awards you can't understand what all the fuss is about.

Looks great Josh, any word when it will be in Millerton so I can come up and take some shots.

You're very welcome but the the credit is all yours.

The Signman and myself took a trip to Montville, NJ to look at their newly delivered Pierce Custom Saber 4 X 4, as we are starting to spec a new 4 x 4 engine, thanks to Chief John Osborne for the hospitality, letting us drive and operate the unit and the gifts. 2010 Pierce Custom Saber 4x4 six (6) firefighter cab, 1500 Watereous Pump, 500 Booster Tank, Huskey 12 Foam System, Cummins ISL 370HP motor, Allison Gen IV 3000 EVS P tranny, Harrison 8 KW generator, Carries 1200' of 5" LDH, 500' of 3" and 300' of 2 1/2", full Whelen LED lighting package, rear slide in ladders and long tools.

this is their second Saber 4 x 4, the first one was delivered in 2006 and is a twin to this one, without the chevrons and LED compartment lighting.

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nice shots Josh, I was up this morning and took a few, I won't duplicate yours:

We have some openings in this class, send me a PM or post here if you are interested in attending or have questions. The classroom training will be held at the Wassaic Firehouse on Thursday April 8, 2010 @ 19:00hrs and the hands-on training will be held on Saturday April 10, 2010 @ 9 am at the Wassaic Train Station. Metro North Railroad presents this course. Content includes familiarization with railroad systems, equipment, and operational procedures; operation of normal access and egress devices, as well as emergency operation of the equipment; power systems including locomotives, electric powered equipment, and third rail precautions; search and rescue procedures for rail cars (this includes a practical application from a smoke filled rail car); and victim removal from rail cars using various rescue procedures. All students wishing to participate in the hands-on portion dealing with search and rescue of rail cars, along with victim removal techniques, are required to bring firefighting OSHA compliant protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and one spare air bottle. Designed For:All emergency response personnelCourse Length:8 hours

bump still some openings in the class which starts tomorrow, the cars have secured for the hands-on part of the class on Saturday