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Having Field Comm and the County Helicopter on the same scene would make an air recon operation possible. Is that correct Chris?

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For the January 2007 fire test EMTs from my academy were eligible to take the promotional test instead of the open competitive. I know many of them who were hired from that promotional list. Their ODA was 10/16/06, and it was my understanding that your name was processed whether you were an employee or not. Maybe the policy is different now, who knows... JBJ

I was able to apply for civil service status and the job at the same time. You do not need to be an employee to apply for it, only to receive it. EMTs in my academy were civil service their first day on the street. JBJ

I have noticed that almost all new chief vehicle are equipped with cabinets in the rear compartment. Who are the manufacturers of these custom cabinets? What is the range in price? Also, a lot of the vehicles are equipped with radios attached to these cabinets. Seems like these cabinets are the way to go. Any positive or negative feedback on these cabinets?? JBJ

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That is correct... An 8' plow also came with the vehicle for removing snow from the apparatus ramp and back parking lot. JBJ

Here it is... This vehicle is designed to respond to service calls (i.e. water conditions and wires down) and for transporting additional personnel to scenes. Having the pump out equipment on the Utility has opened up a lot of space on Rescue 30. This will give us the opportunity to reorganize some compartments and add equipment as well. The bed was fitted with a full size pullout tray. On the tray is 3" trash pump, sump pump, 2 x 10' suction hoses, gas powered generator, and the Con Ed command board. The cap on top of the bed also has side compartments for additional storage space. These compartments hold the discharge hoses for the pumps, pop-up traffic cones, water, hand lights, and traffic vests. I think the vehicle came out great and I'm very satisfied with work done by TCD. JBJ

I was just about to mention that they were playing at Mollys this weekend... See you there! JBJ

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Stouffer's Inn Fire in Purchase, NY. A tragic day where 26 people lost their lives and dozens more were injured. It was a suspicious fire in which nobody was ever brought to justice. I have grown up hearing stories from our life members who were at this deadly fire. The details of the blaze are still fresh in their minds to this day. Better known today as the Renaissance Hotel, you would never know it was the site where 26 men and woman died while attending business conferences. I thought I would share a recent article on Lohud.com about one mans recollection of the event. Thirty years after Stouffer's: Was justice served? JBJ

If you select the real player option on the menu bar you are able to listen to KED281... just click on the play button in the white rectangle once it appears... JBJ

Purchase Fire Department: Wrong Way Driver Suffers Severe Trauma Hopefully this gives an accurate account of the accident in question. JBJ Additionally: LoHud: Mother in coma after drunk driving accident with son in car, police say News 12: Alleged drunken mom crashes with kid in car

This vehicle is assigned to Station 19 on 183/Jerome Ave. We received it about a month ago and is the only one in service within the division right now. I've heard mixed reviews from the bosses about it so far. JBJ 19B1

Thanks for the info buddy.. I was wondering how many of these departments that have switched over to the Trunked System full time have made modifications to their pagers/portable radios to be able to monitor these frequencies? I have heard of some departments using low/high/UHF frequencies converted from the trunked system to be able to "listen like they used to on 46.26." I do not understand how it works or if it is practical. Listen only, no transmitting... Any thoughts?

Date: 2/23/10 Time: 10:25 Location: I-684 northbound MM 3.2 Frequency: Fire 19, FG 2 Units Operating: Purchase: 2412, Rescue 30; West Harrison: Rescue 35; Harrison EMS; Car 76, 61-A1; NYSP Weather Conditions: Snow/Ice Description Of Incident: Purchase and West Harrison were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with extrication on Interstate 684 northbound at milemarker 3.2. Units responding were updated that the patient is now possibly unconscious. Units removed both driver and passenger doors to gain access to the patient. One patient was removed to Westchester Medical Center ALS. Reporters: JBJ1202 (O/S) Writer: JBJ1202 (O/S)

Pocono Township Fire Company ordered a rearmount platform a few years ago. After asking my local Seagrave Rep about it he explained that the chassis and body were Seagrave and the aerial was from another manufacturer. http://seagrave.com/index.cfm?display=prod_recentDeliveries_detail&id=329&maxShow=15contentid=46&sectionID=3&chassis My department operates a 2000 Seagrave Apollo 105' Rearmount Platform. When we visited the factory in 2007 we heard an Apollo II was a possibility. JBJ

Date: 2/04/10 Time: 05:33 Location: I-287 E/B MM 7.2 Frequency: Fire 19, FG 2 Units Operating: Purchase: 2412, Rescue 30; White Plains: 2512, Engine 67, Engine 70, Ladder 34, Rescue 88, Harrison EMS, White Plains EMS, NYSP Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: White Plains dispatched to I-287 E/B MM 6.4 for a MVA w/ injuries. Callback from the tolls states MM 7.2, possible vehicle in the water. Purchase was dispatched due to the updated location and given the update. Units found a SUV that rolled over the guardrail and down the ravine approx. 75-100'. Members from both departments coordinated to remove the one trapped victim. Reporters: JBJ1202 (O/S) Writer: JBJ1202 (O/S)

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WHAT: Certified First Responder Original WHERE: Purchase Fire Department- 614 Anderson Hill Road Purchase NY WHEN: 02/01/10 - 03/17/10 Monday and Wednesday Evenings 1800-2200 hours COST: $330.00 NYS EXAM- 03/18/10 *Anyone who is interested please feel free to PM me for further information*

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What are the plans for the current engine after replacement? Would it be worth keeping it as a spare engine for the fleet? JBJ

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Date: 12-10-09 Time: 18:37 Location: 735 Anderson Hill Road - SUNY Purchase - Fort Awesome Dormitory - Starbucks Frequency: Fire 19, EMS 15, FG 2 Units Operating: Purchase: 2412, Engine 240, Rescue 30; Harrison EMS: Car 76, 61-A1, 61-A3; White Plains EMS, SUNY PD, Harrison PD Weather Conditions: Cold and Windy Description Of Incident: Purchase FD was dispatched to SUNY Purchase at the Starbucks for a car into a building with multiple injuries. Responding units were updated by 60 Control that SUNY PD was on location reporting a person pinned underneath the car. 2412 arrived first on scene with Engine 240 and Rescue 30 shortly after. Members observed a four door sedan approx. 30 ft. into the building with one patient pinned underneath the front passenger tire. Patient care was initiated while hydraulic tools were used to lift the vehicle. Additional ambulances were requested at the scene to evaluate students involved. All units returned at 19:55 hours. Reporters: JBJ1202 (O/S) Writer: JBJ1202 (O/S)

The big difference from present and former FDNY ambulances, will be the use of a four door cab instead of the up till now standard two door cab. The new units will all be designated as regular ambulances, with none slated to be fitted out as Haz-Tac ambulances, or Haz-Tac Rescue ambulances. Why would anyone need to have a four door cab on an ambulance? Please tell me I read that wrong.

Date: 11/14/09 Time: 12:04 Location: I-287 WB MM 6.3 Frequency: Fire 19, FG 2 Units Operating: Purchase- 2411, Engine 240, Rescue 30 West Harrison- 2501, Rescue 35, Utility 25 Port Chester- Engine 58 NYS Police, Harrison Police, Harrison EMS Weather Conditions: Cold, Rain, Windy Description Of Incident: Purchase and West Harrison were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with extrication on I-684 southbound at the split to I-287. Port Chester FD was also dispatched to a reported accident in the area of exit 10 westbound at the same time. Engine 58 arrived on scene to update the location and confirm the extrication. Units found a Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled over on the passenger side with only the front bumper resting on the guardrail. Res-Q-Jacks and cribbing were used to stabilize the vehicle. Once stabilization was complete a partial rook removal was performed to remove the patient. Reporters: JBJ1202 (O/S) Writer: JBJ1202 (O/S)