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This course offered by WCDES is just an introduction for local firefighters and is not the 40 hour class required for ARFF personnel (as per FAR 139.319). However I am surprised airport personel were not allowed at the FTC.

Has the county ever offered a class like this before? Bulletin: 12-33

These look awesome! Coming to a local AFB near you! Full USAF Article on af.mil Photo Courtesy of the USAF (AF.mil) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdDWdVDhGvc&feature=related

Not just IC... the driver is not really suppose to leave the truck. If they did have a fire, who would pump?

The main thing the US goverment is worried about is immagrants taking away jobs americans. As long as the student does not become and serve as a paramedic, I think he'll be fine. A volunteer firefighter and a paramedic are two different positions. He just can't take away a work position from a citizen and no one can profit from the student working.

Who is 2534?

Interesting, I like the Idea. But it seems that the YHFD Commissioners have their mind set that they need a 3rd Station. Today, there was a smoke condition at 1594 Croton Lake Road. It's 3 driving miles from Station 2 and 4.5 driving miles from the proposed station 3. They struggled to get 2 engines to the scene, 1 came from each station. And one of the trucks was driven by a chief. They had to call in a mutual aid engine and tanker from croton. I'm not going to make an opinion until I see real facts but by the looks of it, a third station will not work for them.

I've voted every day I can. Yet, they're still in 2nd Place. Lets Go Yonkers Engine Co 306! Palos Fire Protection District Station #1 74025 Votes Yonkers Engine Co. 306 59335 Votes

I spoke to a Armonk Firefighter today and he said that E287 was referbed and is still in excelent condition. E288 is still in good condition and may be kept as a spare. The New Truck might be designated as a rescue, possibly naming it Rescue 85.

As long as the FD is 100% volunteer, the student should be able to volunteer there.

All information involving International Students working/volunteering in the United States can be found at the U.S. Citenzenship and Imagrations Services: Students and Employment Web Page. I'll try to find the exact law.

Well it depends... Federal laws state that if the agency is part of, or affiliated with a college or university the student attends, then the international students may volunteer with a F-1 Student Visa. If the agency is not affiliated with the college or university the student attends, then they may volunteer. However, if the chief of the FD is paid, then the international student may not volunteer. I'm not sure if being a US Citizen is a requirement for every FD. All international students should speak to their collage or universities international student center before seeking employment or volunteering.

Nice Picture! Acording to Somers FD's Website (SomersVFD.com), this was their 1950 American la France 100' Aerial Ladder. This was also Larchmont's old Ladder. It served in Larchmont from 1950-1976 then was sold to Somers and was their ladder from 1976-2001. Somers Retired Apparatus

I think it has Great Quality and it has a HD resolution. It shows a great firefighter point of view, whether he did his job corectly or not. Constructive criticism is always welcome, so you are welcome to discuss what he did wrong and what he should have done.

I said the footage is awesome, didn't say anything about the tactics used.

I'm sure someone from Armonk can fill us in but the Maxim is in much better shape then the KME. The Maxim rarely leaves the staion as it's Armonk's supply engine. The KME is second due to all MVA's behind the ambulance. Anyone interested in seeing their apparatus should attend their open house in May, usually held during EMS Week. Maxim (Current E287) KME (Current E288)

Awesome helmet cam footage! Video Description:

Congrats PRFD! Full Article from The Daily Pound Ridge

Date: 2/10/2012 Time: 1850hrs Location: IFO 294 Upper Shad Rd X Miller Rd Frequency: 46.26, Fire 13, EMS 13, 151.190 (PRPD), 47.500 (PRVAC) Units Operating: [Pound Ridge FD: 2401, 2402, 2403, E111, R22], [PRVAC: 78B1, 78B2], [WEMS: 45M1, 45M3], Pound Ridge PD Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Cold Description Of Incident: 2 Car MVA with 1 Car on fire. 1 person was pined in car; 1 ALS & 1 BLS to Stamford Hospital Reporters: Writer: Firedude 1850hrs: Pound Ridge Fire, Pound Ridge VAC and 45M3 dispatched to a MVF, unknown if patients entrapped 1851hrs: 45M3 Responding 1853hrs: 60 Control receiving multiple calls about person entrapped in car, updates responding units 1853hrs: 45M1 responding to back 1858hrs: Pound Ridge PD confirms 1 person entrapped in car, 60 updates the medics 1859hrs: 78B1 Responding 1900hrs: 60 Control updates 2 patients, 1 entrapped 1903hrs: 45M3, 45M1 on location 1905hrs: 45M3 requesting 2nd ambulance to the scene 1906hrs: Pound Ridge VAC toned out for 2nd ambulance to scene 1907hrs: 78B1 on location 1909hrs: 78B2 responding, full crew 1914hrs: 78B2 on location 1920hrs: 2401 reports party extricated, in processes of packaging 1924hrs: 78B2 transporting ALS to Stamford Hospital with 45M3 1924hrs: 45M1 in service 1925hrs: 78B1 transporting BLS to Stamford Hospital 1950hrs: Pound Ridge FD back in serivce, turned over to PD 2040hrs: 45M3 Back in Service **Anyone with additional info can PM me!

Can someone explain what the purpose of this unit is? What does it do? What does it hold? What does it respond to? Does FDR stand for FDR Drive or a special unit? It's stationed with Engine 16 and Ladder 7 in the Gramercy Park section of Manhattan. Photo Courtesy of jag9889, used with permission.

Date: 2/8/2012 Time: 2348hrs Location: IAO King Street and Anderson Hill Road Frequency: 155.625 (RBPD), Greenwich FD & EMS Trunked Units Operating: Greenwich Fire, Greenwich EMS, Port Chester-Rye–Rye Brook EMS, Greenwich PD, Rye Brook PD, Connecticut Light and Power Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy, cold Description of Incident: Passerby called Port Chester 911 to report “bad” accident on King Street. Port Chester PD contacted Rye Brook PD to send units. Rye Brook PD found a serious 2 car MVA in the area of King St and Anderson Hill Road, in Greenwich. Officer on scene reported 1 person pinned in vehicle with live power lines on top, he was conscious. Crews from GFD Engine 4 were able to extricate the patient who was transported ALS to Greenwich Hospital by GEMS. Fire-Police assisted with the street closure. Scene was turned over to GPD for investigation. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: Firedude Greenwich Times Article with Photos Anyone with additional info can PM me.

according to Westchester County Fire Apparatus: Yonkers - Spare Apparatus 6 Spare Engines (E300, E315, E316, E317, E318 & E319), 1 Spare Squad (S21), 5 Spare Ladders (L76, L77, L78, L80 & L81), 1 Spare Rescue (R2) and 1 Spare Command/Battalion (B3)

County: Westchester City/Town/Municipality/Dept: North Castle, NY: Banksville FD Unit designation/identifier: Tanker 7 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: Mack Chassis with KME Body Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length:1500/3000 Status: Delivered Notes: Apparatus will replace current T7, a 1989/1999 Mack/Transtech/Amthors Banksville FD Website

It's about time... Full NYCAviation Article Photo Courtesy of NYCAviation

Here is some aditional info/pics of tanker 2...USTANKER. Photo Courtesy of US Tanker