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They look like crap cause they treat them like crap!

Great shot Seth! Quick question... is it common for Engines to hold 1000gal down there?

Yes, they do. When the plane it taxiing in under its own power, there is 1 person on each wing, 1 person on the chocks and 1 on the line dirrecting the pilot. This is required by the FAA for tarmac safety. This is not required for general aviation. This is how it is done...

I can't find anywhere in the article if the aircraft was taxing under it's own power or was being towed to the gate by a tug. Either way, the ground crew certainly screwed up by not having a wing marshall walk the plane in. I would also think that a Pierce Fire truck is better built and mantained than an American Airlines MD-80!

The Amogerone Fire Company No 1 of the Greenwich Fire Department is selling thier current Squad 1. It is a 2002 Ford F-550/EVI Squad/Air Cascade Unit. image courtesy of Fenton Fire Equipment Info and image courtesy of Fenton Fire Equipment Fenton Fire Equipment Fire Trucks Plus

Good Catch images courtesy of Amogerone Fire Company No 1

$119,000

Several departments do this. They offer a small an amount per call. The hard part is not the distribution; it’s finding out where the money will come from. Locally, Greenwich FD reimbursements it volunteers in the amount of $7.50 per emergency response to account for fuel usage and wear and tear on your personal vehicle (according to their website).

From what I know, lithium batteries were discoved in the 70's and sold to the public in the 80-90's. They started to add them to cars within the past 10 years. You brough up a major issue, discharge and storage after an incidend. Another major issue with lithium batteries is disposal. It has to be recycled in a specal facility. All I tried to say in my first post was that manafactures have expidided reserch and development to meet demand. And that they have overthought many things. Reminds me of the issues Tata Nano had in India. again, just my 2 cents

Nice shots seth! This units is a mobile radiation detector for United States Customs and Border Protection.

It was only a matter of time. This is what happens when you try to get a product on the market fast before you do all the necessary testing. Glad no one was injured.

Date: 11/11/2011 Time: 1435hrs Location: 181 East Hartsdale Ave (Between Rockledge Rd & Aqueduct Rd) Frequency: 46.26, Fire 11, EMS 11, 460.525 (GPD) Units Operating: [Hartsdale FD: 2172, E169, E170], [Greenville FD: S15], [Fairview FD: E174, L1], [scarsdale FD: E56 (FASTeam)], [GPDEMS: 59A1], [WCDES: Bat 11], GPD Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Cool Description Of Incident: Fire in a Hair Salon, quickly knocked down Reporters: Writer: firedude **If anyone has anything to add, PM me!

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Date: 11/10/2011 Time: 1626hrs Location: 109 Grove Street (Between East Hyatt Ave & Terrace Place) Frequency: 46.26, Fire 16, EMS 16, FG 8, 154.650 (PD/VAC) Units Operating on Scene: [Mt. Kisco FD: 2281, 2282 (IC), E103, E104, E106, TL14, R31, U13], [bedford Hills: 2032, TL57 (FASTeam)], [Mt. Kisco VAC: 7011, 70B2], [Westchester EMS: 45M1, 45M2], [WCDES: Bat 16, C&O Zone 5, CC24, 1456], Mt. Kisco PD, Mt. Kisco Fire Inspector Units Standing by at MKFD HQ: [Chappaqua FD: 2063, E146] Weather Conditions: Clear, Cool Description Of Incident: Working fire Reporters: Writer: firedude 1626hrs: Mt. Kisco PD dispatches cars to 109 Grove for a “fire in the house” 1627hrs: 60 Control dispatches E103, E104, TL14, R31 for a reported structure fire 1628hrs: 2282 responding 1631hrs: Mt. Kisco EMS standing by, just returned from another call 1631hrs: E104, E106 responding 1631hrs: 2282 on scene, 10-75 1632hrs: TL14, R31 responding 1633hrs: 10-75 Dispatched - 45M1, Mt. Kisco EMS, Bat 16 to scene 1634hrs: Bedford Hills FASTeam dispatched 1634hrs: E104, 45M1 on scene 1634hrs: u13, 7011, 70B2 responding 1635hrs: 2032 responding 1635hrs: TL14 on scene 1635hrs: 45M2 responding 1635hrs: R31, 7011, 70B2 on scene 1636hrs: Cause and Origin Zone 5 to landline 1636hrs: 2032 on scene 1636hrs: 2281 responding, all to use FG 8 for ops 1637hrs: U13 on scene 1637hrs: 2281 requesting 1 engine from Chappaqua to relocate 1638hrs: E103, TL57, 2033 responding 1638hrs: 2082 requesting all units to approach from north, have water, need manpower 1638hrs: Bat 16 on scene 1639hrs: 45M1 back in service, 45M2 will remain 1640hrs: Bat 16 reports 30x30, Occupied multiple dwelling, 2 floors, fire on 2nd floor, possible extensions to attic, 2 lines stretched 1640hrs: 2063 responding to Green St Firehouse 1641hrs: U13 requesting a tone out for additional Fire-Police to scene 1642hrs: E103 on scene 1643hrs: 1456 on scene 1643hrs: 2282 reports main fire knocked down, using all hands 1643hrs: TL57, 2281 on scene 1643hrs: 2063 out at Green St 1651hrs: E146 relocating 1653hrs: 2282 reports fire knocked down, under control 1654hrs: E146 out at Green St, standing by 1654hrs: 2281 requesting fire inspector and Con Ed Gas to scene 1656hrs: Bat 16 back in service 1703hrs: County Car 24 on scene 1705hrs: 2282 reporting Bedford Hills FAST has been released 1715hrs: 45M2 back in service, released by IC 1716hrs: 2032, TL57 back in service 1721hrs: 7011, 70B2 back in service 1726hrs: 2281 reporting E106, E103 back in service, Chappaqua released 1726hrs: 2063 reporting all Chappaqua units back in service 1748hrs: 2281 reports overhaul complete, E104, TL14 back in service 1758hrs: All FD/EMS units clear of scene, turned over to homeowner **If you have anything to add or correct, please PM me! Thanks!

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Just add lots of photos!

It was originally reported that a NYSP helicopter landed in the SB lanes to drop of the MRT. Is this true? Also, what marine units were on scene? Heard Ossining, Yonkers and County PD were on scene. Anyone else?

This week may be a bad example with the storm but it seams that they are constantly running low on medics. They cover a huge part of the county (Coverage map bellow), with increasing call volumes. I know they may put a Medic-4 in service, but only on certain occasions. They even go mutual aid, like they did with Vista today, when a Norwalk Medic was not available. They do a great job, but is 3 enough? Just looking for you thoughts Westchester EMS 45-Meidc Coverage Area - Courtesy of Westchester EMS

Read this... 87A1 Cut Effective 8/24/11 its not the whole story, but it will get you back in the "loop".

Date: 11/2/2011 Time: 1610hrs Location: Route 127 IFO The Park & Ride (Next to I-648 NB on ramp) Frequency: 46.26, Fire 16, EMS 16, 155.250 (BPD), 154.650 (MKVAC) Units Operating: [bedford FD: 2041, 2042, 2043, E109, R44, 52B1], [Mt. Kisco VAC: 7011, 70B1, 70B2], [WEMS: 45M1, 45M2], Bedford PD, NYDSOT, Bedford Highway Dept. Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: MVA involving 1 Tri-axle tracor trailer (aprox 50,000 lbs) and a dump truck. Approx 1,000 Feet of Oil on roadway. Reporters: Writer: firedude -A request for a mutual aid engine from Mt. Kisco was canceled -52B1 was on another call, then responded non-emergency to scene -70B1 transporting 1 ALS to WMC (with 45M1) -70B2 transporting 1 BLS to NWH **If you have info to add, PM me!

Over these past couple of days, I've heard instances where an initial dispatch will fail to activate pagers. A chief or officer will sign on, seconds later, asking if there was a call, and then requesting a retone. 60 Control will then dispatch via their backup system. And it works. Most recently, I heard it happen with KBHVAC yesterday and Mt. Kisco FD Today. Can someone confirm this issue? Is this a result of the storm? Thanks!

Date: 11/2/2011 Time: 1200hrs Location: 16 butternut lane (Cross: Todd Rd, Mt Holly Rd) Frequency: 46.26, Fire 13, Fire 17 Units Operating on Scene: [Goldens Brigde FD: 2141, 2142, 2143, E139, E140, R25], [south Salem FD: 2453, E168, T2], [WCDES: Bat 13, C&O zone 5, 1405, 1454], Bedford PD Units Standing By at GBFD HQ: [Katonah FD: 2212, E116] Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: 911 Caller Reported heavy black smoke from structure, GBFD units confirmed structure fire Reporters: Writer: firedude 1200hrs: Original Tone out for heavy black smoke from structure 1203hrs: 2141 responding 1204hrs: E139 responding 1208hrs: 2141 on location with smoke showing, requesting retone, South salem engine and Tanker, and Croton Falls Engine and Tanker to scene 1209hrs: 2141 requesting Katonah engine and tanker to standby in HQ 1210hrs: E168 responding 1210hrs: 2142 reporting all apparatus use Rt. 138 due to low wire 1211hrs: 2142, 2451 on scene 1211hrs: T2 responding 1213hrs: E148 responding 1214hrs: 2212 responding to HQ to assemble crew 1215hrs: 2453 on scene 1215hrs: Bat 13 responding 1216hrs: T8 responding with caution 1217hrs: 2071 responding, Rt. 138 is best access 1217hrs: 2141 reporting Croton Falls can return, South Salem cans continue in, requesting C&O 1217hrs: Bat 13 on scene 1219hrs: 2451 on scene 1219hrs: C&O zone 5 dispatched 1220hrs: 2212, E116 relocating to GBFD HQ 1222hrs: Bat 13 reports 2 Story wood frame, fire in garage, knocked down, going to overhaul, requesting building inspector 1222hrs: E168, T2 on scene 1225hrs: 2212 out at GBFD HQ 1226hrs: Bat 13 reports primary and secondary searches are negative 1226hrs: 60 Advises they are unable to make contact with Building Inspector, left message 1227hrs: E116 out at GBFD HQ 1240hrs: 60 Advises Cause and Orgin has 2 Members to the scene, 1 picking up the truck 1246hrs: IC releasing T2 from scene, holding engine 1246hrs: R25 responding 1251hrs: 1405 responding 1252hrs: R25 on scene 1312hrs: 1454 on location 1417hrs: E139 clear of scene, back in service 1417hrs: 2142 releasing Katonah from standby **I am missing a few times **I am still updating. If you have anything to add, PM me!

They are alowed to operate in NYS but can't transport to a NYS hospital. WEMS Medics can operate in NYC and CT and can transport to both states. Per Vista's SOGs (Available Online)

North Castle is made up of Armonk, Banksville and North White Plains. Armonk and Banksville are covered by Armonk EMS and 45M1. North White Plains is covered by Valhalla VAC and The Mt Pleasant Medic (37M1).

The same organization that started the community paramedicine program is running a CME which is being broadcasted over the internet. Check it out live, here.