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Does anybody have a picture of these "Scene Support Trailers"?

ok, thanks for the clarification.

Does anbody know how many of these "Support Trailers" are in county? This is a screen shot from the county's 2009 apparatus list. So there is now 5 pages of posts and not a single answer to the original question. What is in these trailers? Stay on topic people!

This one has me scratching my head. I would like to know what this truck is for. It belongs to Rye's Department of Public Works. It has the words "Confined Space" on all side of the truck. On the door logo, it has "DPW" and "Confined Space". That logo is different from the other Rye DPW trucks. It has an Amber Lightbar, and is fitted with a plow during winter. Do any other DPW's have trucks like this? Any help would be appreciated

Check out this article about WCDPS's 'Ghost Car' Police Use 'Ghost Car' to Scare Distracted Drivers

I like them, and I don't see why they haven't become more popular. I think they work better with police, but FD could get good use out of them also. These work perfect on Highways. Check these out... (My Pics)

The lightbar in the grill is a Whelen Dominator

Yea, it looks nice. Similar to Armonk, Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Mamaroneck chief cars.

State: New York County: Westchester City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Harrison Fire Department Unit designation/identifier: Car 2161 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: 2011 Chevy Tahoe Estimated delivery date:HFD accepted delivery February 2011 Status: Delivered Notes: Replacing current 2161. The car has stealth grafics and LED warning lights.

While searching the web, I found a cool article about Metro North's Fire Brigade. It's an old press release, from their 20th anniversity, in 2007. It also includes some cool photos of their rigs. Full Article

Yea, it looks really cool. I just saw it in front of Harriosn HQ. I'll try to get a shot of it this weekend.

If I remember correctly, recently the Technical Rescue Team responed somewhere in Northern Westchester. They used R77 and U77. Members responded to the sceene and to the rig. The only reason they got there without being lost, was because car 2001 gave them directions. Also, when was the last time Field Comm was used?

Poster: Stratton Ski Resort

State: VT County: Windham City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Co Unit designation/identifier: Platform 1 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: Pierce Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: 1500/250/105' Estimated delivery date: Early 2011 Status: Delivered Notes: New truck will replace current platform 1, a 1985 Pierce Arrow Picture is courtsey of Pierce MFG

I really want to stay out of this but I can't resist. There are EMS corps around the county that are run entirely by teens. I know a lot of colleges have on campus EMS groups that have ambulances. Guess who drives the ambulances, teens. I agree that 18 maybe a little to young to drive a fire truck but because of the decline of VF, Older and Profesional teens should be able to take EVOC. Maybe there should be a requirement of a CDL for any driver bellow the age of 25. If they pass EVOC, sure, let them drive. The same goes for PD. Lets take the NYPD as an example. You can take the test at 17 and a half years old. But by the time you are sworn in, you are atleast 21. Do you think going code 3 down broadway, with a 21 year old behind the wheel is safe? There is no such thing as too much lights, they're for safety. And sirens should be used in a profesional manor. I am not speaking for all 18 year olds, this is just my personal opinion. I think this has gotten a bit off-topic.

Date: 1/31/11 Time: 1731hrs Location: Boston Post Rd X Park Ave Frequency: 46.26, 155.625 Units Operating: RFD: 2421, E191, E192, L25, U39 / RPD 3, 15 / PCRRBEMS 77-A-21 / Con Ed / Verizon Weather Conditions: Clear, Cold Description Of Incident: MVA involving one car vs pole, extrication was needed. 1 subjest was taken ALS to Sound Shore Medical Center. Reporters: firedude Writer: firedude 1827hrs: Rye was dispatched to a second MVA w/ injuries on I-95 @ the Midland Ave exit. 2422, E191 and L25 responded.

Yes, FEMA Aid can be requested. Lets take New Jersey as an example... Full Article

State: NY County: New York City City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Fire Department of New York Unit designation/identifier: Rescue 1,2,3,4,5 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: Ferrara Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: n/a Status: Delivered Notes: See Bellow Type: Walk-In Heavy Rescue Chassis: Ferrara heavy duty custom fire chassis; 206” wheelbase; Stainless steel 2-door tilt cab; Extreme Duty cab interior; Seating for 2; Power windows; Custom map and record book consoles; Rosco stainless steel mirrors; Extreme Duty painted steel front bumper; Ramsey Patriot 15,000# winch; Federal EQ2B siren; Rosco backing camera; Cummins ISM-500; Allison 4000EVS; Telma driveline retarder; 400 amp Niehoff alternato Body: Heavy duty stainless steel; Walk-In heavy rescue body; Transverse compartment front of body; 27” deep side compartments; 16” deep rear facing compartments; Stainless steel compartment and walk-in doors; Heavy duty air conditioning and heating; Wheel well storage compartments; Underbody compartments; 7 interior compartments with roll up doors; Rope tie downs on roof and rear body; Stainless steel roof roller; Air bag storage; Extrication tool mounting; Extrication tool hydraulic hose reel; Interior SCBA storage cabinet; Interior bench seat; Lumber & ladder compartment; Custom shelves and trays Special Features: Vannair 200 CFM PTO air compressor; DP Manufacturing 25,000 pound hydraulic driven winch at rear; Ramsey 5,000 pound portable winch with left/right side anchor points; Refrigerator/freezer inside body; Federal Signal LED upper level warning lights; Whelen LED lower level warning lights; Federal Signal LED traffic directional bar; ROM LED compartment lights with stainless steel guards; Onan 25kW hydraulic generator on 1000# capacity roll out tray; 6 Fire Research Optimum 1000W scene lights (2 left, 2 right, 2 rear; 2 Fire Research Optimum 150W 12V brow lights; Hannay electric rewind. Source and Pictures

State: NY County: Westchester City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Bedford Hills FD Unit designation/identifier: Engine 199 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: Seagrave Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: 1750/750 Estimated delivery date: Early 2011 Status: In Production Notes: New Rescue Pumper will replace current E199, a 1991 Pierce Lance

Did some research... Purchase FD: 551 Calls (No EMS) Armonk FD: 448 Fire / 478 EMS / 926 total Harrison FD: 771 Calls (No EMS) Port Chester FD: 1261 Calls (No EMS) Continental Village FD: 176 Calls (No EMS) Pound Ridge FD: 328 Calls (No EMS) Banksville FD: 425 Calls (No EMS) Bedford Hills FD: 323 Calls (No EMS) Millwood FD: 287 Calls (No EMS) Putnam Valley VAC: 686 Calls Putnam Valley FD: 366 Calls (No EMS) Sleepy Hollow FD: 302 Calls (No EMS) Mount Kisco FD: 472 Total Calls (No EMS) Yorktown Heights FD: 611 Calls (No EMS)

Date: 1/20/11 Time: 1942hrs Location: 20 Hillside Pl. X Hill St. Frequency: 46.26, 155.625 Units Operating on Scene: Rye 2421, 2423, E191, E192, L25, U39 / Town of Mamaroneck 2233, E36 (FAST) / Rye PD / PCRRBEMS 77-A-21 / Con Ed Units on Standby @ Rye HQ: Harrison 2163, E10 / Port Chester L31 Weather Conditions: Cloudy and Cold Description Of Incident: Working Structure Fire in the Basement Reporters: firedude Writer: firedude 60-Control dispatched Rye FD to a possible structure fire with smoke coming from the structure. Units' arrived on scene to find a working structure fire in the basement of 20 Hillside Place. 10-75 Assignment. 60-Control dispatched TMFD FAST team and Harrison's E10 to scene. Fire was under control by 2015hrs. 2421 requested that TMFD Fast continue in, other mutual aid standby at Rye FD HQ. 60-Control Dispatched Port Chester for 1 ladder to be sent to Rye HQ and standby. 2421 released mutual aid units, L25, E191 at 2050hrs. Later, 2421 released E192, held U39 until Con Ed killed the power.

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Mid-week should be interesting. From the National Weather Service

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