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While wasting some time on Wikipedia, I noticed "Yonkers Raceway PD" designated as a law enforcement agency in Westchester County. I know much better then to trust Wikipedia, but I had I did some research and found they were an actual agency. I know other racing agencies in New York, such as the NYRA, employ peace officers that serve as security guards. But are the Yonkers Raceway PD real cops or just security guards? Does anyone have any info about the Yonkers Raceway Police? Are they affiliated with Yonkers PD? Are they armed? Their Patch? Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.co...7884/751180330/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi3h9z1YUVc&list=PL91AAD02283AA8A32&index=6&feature=plcp

County: Westchester City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Town of New Castle, NY (Hamlet of Millwood) - Millwood Fire Company Unit designation/identifier: Mini Attack 10 (MA10) Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: 2012 Ford F550, Firematic/B.R.A.T body Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: unknown Estimated delivery date: Mid 2012 Status: In begining stages of production Notes: will replace a 1990 Ford/Saulsbury

County: Westchester City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Armonk Fire Deparmtnet Unit designation/identifier: Engine 288 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: KME Triple Combination Pumper (Rescue Pumper) Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: 1500gpm/500gal Estimated delivery date: Late Spring 2012 Status: In Production, On time Notes: Will replace current E288, a 1991 KME Rescue Pumper Armonk FD's Special Election Result? Current E288:

County: Westchester City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Village of Bedford Fire Department Unit designation/identifier: Rescue 44 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: Spartan/Gowans Knight Estimated delivery date: Mid 2013 Status: In production. Notes: Will replace current R44, a 1992 Ford/Gowans Knight

Here's one study about consolidation of 10 southern Westchester FD's: http://www.larchmontgazette.com/2009WP/2009graphics/firereport.pdf E-911 Center Consolidation Study: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/pdf/efop/efo33158.pdf From: http://www.pace.edu/dyson/research-and-resource-centers/academic-centers-and-institutes/michaelian-institute/michaelian-institute-and-westchester-fire-chi If I'm correct, there are several NYS laws that prevent consolidation. From: http://www.nyslocalgov.org/pdf/Fire_Protection_in_NYS.pdf

All the Parades (and other Fire Dept Events) that I am aware of have already been posted to the Emtbravo.net calendar. A few upcoming Parades: Bedford Hills: Saturday May 18th Pleasantville: Friday May 31st Yorktown: Wednesday June 26th Mamaroneck Tuesday July 2nd Mahopac: Thursday July 11th South Salem: Wednesday August 7th WCVFA (To be held in Rye Brook/Port Chester this year) Sunday September 22nd

The Open Houses are part of RecruitNY (run by FASNY). So far, there are 13 departments in Westchester, 9 departments in Putnam and 3 in Rockland participating Full list: http://www.recruitny.org/opendoors.php

New Rochelle I-95 SB (IAO Exit 16) MVA with Fire and explosions. All Lanes were shut and have now been reopened.

Earlier, Bedford Hills has a large brush fire. Mutual aid from Katonah (Mini Attack) and Mt. Kisco (Engine). Bedford Village Engine relocated to Bedford Hills HQ

Date: 1/15/13 Time: 10:11 District: Katonah Fire District – Hydrant District Location: 23 South Road (X Cottage Pl) Units on Scene: [Katonah FD: 2211, 2213, E115, E116, E117, R17], [Bedford Hills FD: 2031, 2033, E199, TL57], [Mount Kisco FD: 2281, U13 (FAST)], [WCDES: Bat 16, 1405], Bedford Police, NYSEG, Bedford Building Dept. Units on Standby: [Goldens Bridge FD: 2141, E140] Frequency: 46.26, Fire 16, EMS 16 Weather Conditions: 33 Degrees, Mostly Cloudy Reporters: firedude Description: Working structure fire; 1.5 Story wood frame with heavy smoke from the roof, 2 L/S/O 10:11 Katonah dispathed to 23 South Rd for a reported structure fire 10:14 BPD Car 31 on scene with heavy smoke from the roof 10:15 Katonah re-dispatch 10:18 2211 requesting BHFD 1+1 to scene, Bedford hills toned out 10:18 Car 2031 on scene reporting 10-75 10:20 10-75 dispatch, Bedford Hills 1+1 (Already enroute), Mt. Kisco FAST, KBHVAC, Bat 16, 45M3 10:22 Car 2031 reports 40x30 1.5 story wood frame 10:23 Goldens Bridge requested to relocate one engine 10:27 Bat 16 reports 1 L/S/O, 1 backup being stretched, requesting C&O and Utilities 10:28 Goldens Bridge re-dispatch 10:31 Bat 16 reports primaries are negative, fire is darkening down 10:35 Car 2213 reports main body of fire is k/d, checking for extension 10:44 Car 2211 reports fire is under control 11:05 Car 2281 reports Mt Kisco units clear Lohud Article: http://www.lohud.com/article/20130115/NEWS02/301150079/Katonah-house-fire-extinguished?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage

Thats the Bedford Village fire not the Bedford Hills fire talked about in this thread.

Pound Ridge FD and Lewisboro VAC Map from Westchester GIS (http://giswww.westchestergov.com/gismap/)

Rules and Registration: http://www.huntermtn.com/huntermtn/events-activities/firefighter-races.aspx

Correct, this is FDNY Hazmat's new second piece

What are EMS agencies (those not already dispatched through EMD) doing to adhere to WREMSCO's new EMD policy, effective Janurary 1st, 2013. From: WREMSCO Policy Statement EMS System Resource Utilization

Now that the deadline has passed, has there been any changes in dispatching agencies?

Date: 01/04/2013 Time: 06:42 (6:42am) District: Continental Village FD Location: IAO Putnam Road and Strang Lane Units on scene: [Continental Village FD: 2131, E231, E232, R39, MA23], [Garrison FD: 15-1-1, 15-2-2, 15-4-1], [Putnam Valley FD: 24-1-2, 24-2-2, 24-4-1], [Mohegan Lake FD: 2262, E257], [Peekskill FD: R134 (FAST), 39M1], [Buchanan FD: 2551, U12 (Cascade)], [Peekskill EMS: 75B4], [WCDES: Bat 17, C & O Zone 4, 1404], Con Ed, NYSP Frequency: 46.26, Fire 17, EMS 17, Putnam 911, NYSP, FG Weather Conditions: 25 Degrees, Clear Reporters: firedude Description: 2 story wood frame, 1st story fully involved, 2 L/S/O, hydrant IFO house Continental Village FD Article and Photos: http://www.continentalvillagefd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=79 LoHud Article:http://www.lohud.com/article/20130104/NEWS02/301040086/1-found-dead-after-house-fire-Continental-Village?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|Frontpage LoHud Photos: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BH&Dato=20130104&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=301040101&Ref=PH Peekskill Patch Article (with photos): http://peekskill.patch.com/articles/fatal-fire-in-cortlandt-manor#photo-12806542 Cortlandt Daily Voice: http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/news/man-found-dead-cortlandt-house-fire Newsday/News 12 Article (with video): http://newyork.newsday.com/westchester/cortlandt-manor-fire-kills-58-year-old-man-1.4405556?qr=1 Putnam County News and Recorder Article: http://www.pcnr.com/news/2013-01-02/Front_Page/Man_dies_in_Continental_Village_fire.html 06:42 Continental Village dispatched to area of Putnam Road and Strang Lane for a reported structure fire 06:44 Car 2131 responding, single caller who reported flames from the house, unknown house # 06:49 Car 2131 on location reporting working structure fire, requesting Peekskill FAST, 1 Engine from Garrison and 1 Engine from Putnam Valley to scene 06: 51 Peekskill FAST dispatched 06:54 Car 2131 reporting possibly 1 person still inside, requesting Mohegan engine to scene 06:55 Mohegan Lake FD dispatched for 1 engine and Bat 17 to scene 06:59 Peekskill FAST retone 07:01 Buchanan FD Cascade dispatched to scene 07:01 Car 2131 reports 2 story wood frame, 1st story fully involved, exterior operations, 2 L/S/O, requesting Con ed to scene 07:03 Peekskill FAST retone 07:05 E257 inquiring if they need to pick up water source, 2131 requesting pick up hydrant on Strang Lane 07:12 Car 2131 requesting, Buchanan Cascade and tanker from Putnam Valley FD to scene 07:13 Car 2131 requesting C and O to scene, Putnam 911 contacted for tanker, C and O Z4 dispatched 07:20 Car 2131 reports 1 fatal on scene, all mutual aid enroute or on scene 07:28 Cause and Origin Zone 5 dispatched to landline/respond 07:45 Bat 17 reports command Post set up at Putnam X Highland Dr, 60 reports 5 C&O members enroute

Sunnyvale, CA has been doing this for a few years. He's an EMT, a Firefighter, and a Police Officer. Sunnyvale, CA Style. by Department of Photography, on Flickr NOT my photo, common shared through flickr

Full Powers and required training for NYS Peace Officers are in Criminal Procedure Law Article 2 (sections 2.20 & 2.30) Rather than copy the whole law, here's a link: http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/LAWSSEAF.cgi?QUERYTYPE=LAWS+&QUERYDATA=@SLCPL0P1TAA2+&LIST=LAW+&BROWSER=EXPLORER+&TOKEN=55561855+&TARGET=VIEW Roles and definition of Fire Police is Genral Municipal Law Article 10 (Section 209-c) http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/LAWSSEAF.cgi?QUERYTYPE=LAWS+&QUERYDATA=$$GMU209-C$$@TXGMU0209-C+&LIST=LAW+&BROWSER=EXPLORER+&TOKEN=55561855+&TARGET=VIEW

Date: 12/30/2012 Time: 11:00 District: New Rochelle Fire District Location: Hutch Parkway NB @ Mill Road Entrance Ramp Units: [New Rochelle FD: 2302, E23, E25, L13, R4, 30A3], [County PD: Harry 1, Harry 2, Sam 1, 45 Baker], New Rochelle PD Frequency: 33.96 (FD Dispatch), 155.310 (County Police), 460.4625 (NRFD Citywide) Weather Conditions: Clear, Cold, 31 Degrees Reporters: firedude Description: County Police received numerous 911 Calls of an overturned auto IAO Wilmot Road, Harry 1 on scene reporting 1 person still in vehicle and requested an ambulance. Driver was extricated and transported to Sound Shore Medical Center 11:13 Car 2302 reports 1 car MVA, in process of extricating, 1 person trapped in vehicle 11:24 Car 2302 reports driver has been removed, in hands of EMS 11:38 30A3 transporting 1 to SSMC 11:51 30A3 out at SSMC 12:10 All NRFD Units clear of the Hutch

Precipitation Forecast for this weekend: From the National Weather Service: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/stormtotalprecip.php

Date: 12/26/2012 Time: 17:47 (5:47pm) District: Yorktown Fire District Location: 1358 Kitchawan Rd (X McDonald Rd) Units on Scene: [Yorktown FD: 2533, 2534, 2536, E270, E272, E273, T14, MA8], [Millwood FD: 2252, 2253, E247, T15], [Croton FD: 2081, T10], [Pocantico Hills FD: 2382, T12], [somers FD: T16] [Ossining FD: 2331, 2334, E98, U51 (FAST)], [WCDES: Bat 10, C&O Zone 4], [Yorktown VAC: 86B3], Yorktown Medic, Yorktown PD Units on Standby in YHFD HQ: [Mt. Kisco FD: 2284, E103], [Mohegan Lake FD: L10] Units on Standby in PHFD HQ: [Sleepy Hollow FD: E86] Frequency: 46.26 (Dispatch), FIre 17, EMS 17, FG7, YPD, YVAC Weather Conditions: Snow, 30 Degrees, icy roads Reporters: firedude, fireboyny, x4093k, peterose313 Description: Chimney fire with extension to 2nd and 3rd floor of a 3 Story wood frame residential. Croton and Somers units were canceled enroute Yorktown FD Article: http://www.yorktownfire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=372 Yorktown Patch Article: http://yorktown-somers.patch.com/articles/firefighters-extinguish-yorktown-chimney-fire 17:47 Yorktown FD, Millwood Engine and Ossining FAST dispatched for a reported structure fire 12:50 E270 on scene, 3 Story residential, out with homeowner, nothing showing 17:52 2536 requesting a 10-75, fire in the fireplace, extended into a walls 17:55 2534 reports 2 hand lines in operations, fire extended to 2nd and possible 3rd floor 18:07 2533 reports all visible fire k/d, not u/c yet, using all hands 18:11 2534 reports fire is U/C, hold Millwood and Yorktown Tanker, return others 18:25 2534 reports scene is u/c, holding all units 18:34 2534 releasing all mutual aid units on scene, holding all Yorktown units

Date: 12/25/2012 Time: 10:48 District: White Plains Location: 30 Midchester Ave (Between Hartsdale Ave & Prescott Ave) Units: [White Plains FD: 2512 (IC), E66, E70, E71, L32, R88], White Plains EMS, White Plains PD Frequency: 453.500 (WPFD) Weather Conditions: Clear, 35 Degrees Reporters: firedude Description: Working Structure Fire, 2 L/S/O 10:48 WPFD Units dispatched to 30 Midchester Ave for smoke coming from the windows and dryer vent 10:43 Car 2512 reports working fire, stretching lines 11:02 Car 2512 reports Fire is k/d, companies are opening up, will hold with current assignment