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The C & O team determined the fire was caused by a faulty shoreline (Kussmau) connection, that's hardly tinkering.

some things are better off not said.

Maybe some of us that live in the area and have friends in Arlington FD have a better picture as to what's actually going on there. If the chief as well as the chauffer's have no issues, why then the commissioners? Who better then them knows what's safe or not. Remember, these people are in the public safety business. Last I knew commissioners weren't driving the apparatus. People are burning flags across the country and when our brothers answer their final call and there coffins are draped with them this flag ban stings even more. This is arbitrary and capricious. If the size of the flags were an issue then how about a smaller flag rather than an all out ban?

Some of the outrage may have been sparked by what happened in Coventry Rhode Island when a commissioner there stated "They look like a bunch of yahoos," Gralinski said at a board meeting. "Like in the paper, like ISIS is Syria going to take over a city. I don't think they need that big flag on the back of the truck. That's not America to me. Those are a bunch of terrorists. So, I'm going to ask you to take the flag off the truck." I think this recent flag ban may be a thinly veiled attempt by the Arlington commissioners to do the same. I support the flags, especially at a time when the country is so divided. http://turnto10.com/news/local/central-coventry-fire-district-asked-to-remove-american-flags-from-trucks

Amen to that.

What happened?

That is BS, I work for NYCDEP and the flow rates are broadcast over the two way radio from Shaft 18 in Valhalla to Hillview in Yorkers hourly, 24/7. If it were sensitive information they wouldn't be doing it.

If Vassar College paid their fair share in taxes.......

as nice as it is, this picture saddens me as I was the chairman of that truck committee. At least it wasn't a total loss.

Mike was a really awesome guy. I worked with him back when he worked at NYCDEP. I can't say enough good things about him. This is a fitting tribute to him.

I may be a bit biased, but to land a plane at 200mph on the pitching and weaving deck at night on an aircraft carrier takes the experience and guts that are needed to fly commercial rigs as well. That's who I want flying me.

Since liberals are so quick to point out that Allah is God, it would appear that all bases are covered in stating "in God we trust" with the exception of atheist and the PC crowd.

I've been on both sides of the volunteer/paid argument having served as a firefighter in the military and as a volley for many years. With that being said I'm not biased one way or the other. The fire service in this country was built on the backs of men who volunteered for their communities. Is it perfect, no. The paid fire service from what I've read of late is also far from perfect. There have been many discussions on here about lack of manpower and over utilization of mutual aid, shoddy equipment and other caveats. Additionally studies of fires burning hotter is of equal consequence to both paid and volunteer. The point of this discussion was originally about misappropriated funds and the FD's apparently bloated budget. Can you imagine how large the budget would be with a paid compliment? Last I looked, Mahopac wasn't loaded with foundations. There has been many houses saved in your community. My question to you is, if you know what's so direly lacking and have a wife and possibly children, then why are you endangering yourself and family by living there?

They only look the other way if it's an elected official or nepotism, cronyism or favoritism is involved.

for all of you fellow Mack aficionados......http://capecodfd.com/PAGES%20Special/Macks1.htm

In addition to staffing it appears that the PFD is equipment poor as well. I live a few blocks from the Hooker Avenue house and i've noticed while driving by the one of the engines is a circa late 50's-60's open cab LaFrance. Can anyone shed some light on this. This piece is way to old to be a spare.

I've worked for DEP for over 24 years and never heard of them giving grants to local fire departments.

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your dedicated service to the community that I live in.

Cool, it's nice to know that Engine 138 still has some relatives remaining.

Joseph Manstrelli of Goldens Bridge passed away March 5 at Northern Westchester Hospital after a long illness. He was born in the Bronx to Joseph & Catherine Manstrelli on February 15, 1938.Joe was a lifetime member of The Goldens Bridge Volunteer Fire Department since 1957. He served as a firefighter for many of those years and was currently captain of The Goldens Bridge Fire District's fire police, a position he had held since 1983. Prior to his retirement in 2001, Joe worked in the super market industry for 44 years.Joe is survived by his wife of 53yrs, Margaret; his four children, Donna Vogler of New Milford, CT., Christopher & Chuck Manstrelli of Goldens Bridge, NY and Robert (Jennifer) Manstrelli of Pawling, NY; six grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces & nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 9, 2014 from 4 to 8pm at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY.

I found out on the way to work about Joe's passing.I've known Joe all my life, having lived across the street from him and also serving in the fire department with him since 1976. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, no matter what the situation was. He will be truly missed. Rest in peace Joe. Goodspeed.

love the Q in the bumper and the lightbar.

Consolidation is all about getting the unions all exited about putting in more paid staff.

There are no hydrants in this area. This particular road happens to be a dirt road which in the best of seasons can barely accomodate two way traffic. It's one of those areas in town that a chief would dread having to deal with a structure fire on even in the middle of summer.

Rest in Peace Brother Mack