SFRD49

He was so weak that once we got him to shore he collapsed. He was in bad shape. He came right out with no problems at all

I really don't know...sorry. Stay safe

Pat, So far we are pretty happy with the rig. It's bigger than our old standard pumper (that is now E-2) but we can adjust to that. As far as the BFD utilizing us, it depends on what the IC needs to accomplish. If the IC is aware of E-5 and E-6's capabilities they can make the call on what operations the company will perform (engine, truck, or both) upon arrival. The big thing is that if we are to utilize the aerial we will need access to the building just like any other truck company. The rig carries 900' 5.0" LDH. Stay Safe, SFRD49 A/K/A Capt . Pat Tripodi

The rig is being operated as an engine company with one officer and three firefighters minimum. The company's first due district is the Woodside area with automatic mutual aid response into Turn of River and Belltown. The company is also part of the technical rescue task force with Rescue Co. #1 so it will run on any technical rescue call in the city. All personnel assigned to the station are cross-trained. In the 70's and 80's E-5 ran with a Hammerly pumper with a 50' Squirt so the idea of an engine with an aerial device is not new to the station. Also in the late 70's Truck Co. #4, which ran out of Station #4 (covers Shippan Point, the Cove, and the East side), was shut down and E-4 received a Pierce pumper with a 50' Squirt as well. Back then the squirts had a five person minimum. Currently E-5 and E-6 operate similar HME Ahrens Fox quints as engine companies. Truck Co. #2 is also running with a Sutphen 100' tower ladder that is also a quint but runs as a truck company. Happy Thanksgiving!!! Stay Safe Capt. Pat Tripodi Stamford Fire Rescue Station #5 - E-5 / R-1

Date: 3/08/08 Time: 1705 hours Location: 24 Seaton Road, X streets East Main Street and Trumbull Gate Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: R-1, E-6, E-5, DC-1, HazMat-2, Unit 121; SEMS Medic-2; SPD. Description Of Incident: An out of control SUV struck a two story, wood frame, multiple dwelling (garden apartments) resulting with an exterior wall partially collapsing and damage to an interior wall. No inuries were reported. The rescue company called for the special operations trailers (tech rescue and trench) and a structural shoring operation was established. Multiple shores were constructed to support the second floor and the brick veneer wall. One family was displaced and relocated by the Red Cross. Last company (E-6) cleared the scene at 2028 hours. Writer: SFRD49 (R-1) Stay Safe Out There!!!

I was on the pharmacy roof with the MFD boys when a section of the Sea-Land roof collapsed. It was a race down the aerial then within 20 minutes the corner building came down. I was in the TL2 bucket with Rob Hauryluck when it came down. I remember the line of aerials setup north on No. Main anticipating the fire running but we were able to hold it. To date it is still the record holder for the coldest job I've been in my 30 years. I slept for 12 hours when I got home the next day!!! Stay safe, SFRD49

Date: 12/28/07 Time: 2336 hours Location: 66 Glenbrook Road, cross streets East Main Street and Arlington Road Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: E-3, T-3, E-7, FM-107; Belltown E-42, T-45 Utility-40; Glenbrook E-32; SEMS M-4, M-92; SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a four story wood frame multiple dwelling. Fire contained by a sprinkler head. Under investigation by the FMO. SPD on scene for traffic control. 2336 hrs: Box 33 transmitted for an activated central station fire alarm. E-3, T-3, E-45 assigned to the box. 2336 hrs: Fire dispatch reports a call indicating an odor of smoke. 2343 hrs: E-3 on scene reporting a waterflow indication. T-3 officer assuming command. 2358 hrs: E-3 reports a smoke condition on the #3 floor. Command requesting the box be filled out. 0003 hrs: E-7, T-45, and E-32 assigned to the box. 0012 hrs: Command transmits recall holding all companies. 0017 hrs: All companies accounted for. In process of overhaul and salvage. 0019 hrs: FM-107 on scene for C&O determination. 0148 hrs: E-3 and T-3 (Final Units) Clear the scene. Writer: SFRD49 Stay Safe!!!

Date: 12/28/07 Time: 2324 hours. Location: 124 Blachley Road, cross street Courtland Circle Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: DC-2, E-4, E-1, E-6, T-1, R-1, E-2 (RIT), E-5, T-2, FM-107, Unit 6 (Safety Chief); SEMS Medic 901 (Supervisor), M-1, M-3, M-92; SPD, Relocated companies: E-7, Belltown T-45, Turn of River T-67 relocated to HQ. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a two story, wood frame, occupied multiple dwelling. Fire on the #1 floor with minor extension to the #2 floor. Multiple lines stretched and building laddered. Tower ladder to roof. 1 civilian transported by SEMS to Stamford Hospital - unknown injury/condition. FMO called to the scene for C&O determination. SPD on scene for security and traffic control. 2324 hrs: Box 566 transmitted for a telephone report of a structure fire. DC-2, E-4, E-1, E-6, T-1 & R-1 assigned. 2326 hrs: Fire Dispatch reports multiple calls - E-2 assigned as the RIT. 2330 hrs: E-4 on scene reporting heavy fire on the first floor, stretching a line. 2336 hrs: Command (DC-2) reports all hands working and transmits second alarm. E-5 and T-2 assigned to the Box. 2336 hrs: E-7 and BFD T-45 relocated to HQ (station #1). 0011 hrs: E-2 (released as RIT) and TOR T-67 relocated to HQ. 0015 hrs: Command reports all hands working. 0031 hrs: Command transmits recall - companies are begining to take up. 0051 hrs: Command transferred to Unit 211 (T-1 officer) holding T-1 and E-4 only. 0149 hrs: E-4 (final company) cleared the scene. Writer: SFRD49 (T-1) Stay Safe....Wear Your Seatbelts!!! There's no excuse not to!!

You missed one. Broad Channel VFD is still operating in Queens.

When I came on in 1985 both E-4 (Shippan) and E-5 (Woodside), single company houses at the time, had 50' Squirts on them. They were great for water tower operations but were greatly limited for rescue and roof / window access. The new E-6, a true quint, will be a great addition to our fleet. The IC will be able to utilize the company for both engine and/or truck operations. There are many departments that utilize quints as engine companies. Look at St. Louis as most of their engine companies utilize quints with 75' aerials. They use the first arriving as the engine, second arriving as a truck, and so on. Stay Safe, SFRD49

Stamford Fire Rescue SOG specifies 1 engine and 1 truck on all vehicle fires on city streets. If the incident is on I-95 2 engine companies are assigned. If the fire is due to an MVA the rescue is added to the assignment. As always the dispatch supervisor can increase the response as he or she sees fit. Happy Father's day and, as always, Stay Safe!!! SFRD49

Date: 4/8/07 Time: 0623 hours Location: 1290 Summer Street, cross street Second Street Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: DC-1, E-5, E-6, T-1, E-1, R-1, E-2 (RIT), T-2, FM-104; SEMS M-3, M-901 (supervisor); SPD. Description Of Incident: Box 424, 1290 Summer Street, Activated central station fire alarm. Fire in 4th floor medical office with sprinkler activation. Heavy water damage on all floors. Fire Marshal Division called to scene for cause and origin determination. No reported injuries. 0623 hrs: Box 424 Transmitted: DC-1, E-5, E-6, T-1 assigned. 0627 hrs: E-5 on scene with nothing showing - investigating. 0636 hrs: Command reporting smoke condition with water flow - companies working. 0644 hrs: Command requests PD for traffic control. 0646 hrs: Command requests that the box be filled out with additional engine and truck (2nd alarm): E-1, E-2, T-2, R-1 assigned. 0647 hrs: Medic #3 on scene. 0653 hrs: Command reports fire knocked down- all hands working. 0658 hrs: Fire Marshal 104 assigned to box. 0716 hrs: Medic 901 on scene. 0738 hrs: Command began releasing companies and on-scene shift change started. Writer: SFRD49 (R-1)

The Co-Op City Department of Public Safety is a separate agency from NYPD. They are employees (Public Safety Officers) of the Riverbank Corp (that runs Co-Op city) that hold NYS peace officer status as they are armed. I did some training for their dispatchers several years ago and got some good info on them. They have a few patrol cars, some unmarked units, one ESU, bike patrols and foot patrols. They have a rank structure including detectives and a training division. The ESU runs on medicals with two PSO/EMTs on the rig. From my perspective it seemed to be a very well run and organized agency. Their precinct is just up the street from the FDNY firehouse in Co-Op City. Stay Safe, SFRD49

Port Chester, N.Y. (27 years) > Stamford, CT. (5 years)> New Canaan, CT. (6 years)> Monroe, CT. (9 years and still going!).

Last year I was at the University of Nevada - Reno Fire Science Academy in Carlin, NV. attending the terrorism response program and most of the students were from departments out west. Many of them from the SF, San Jose, and Sacramento areas work the 48/96 schedule. I didn't hear anything negative about it except that a busy first night makes the back half tough. It seems that the drive for it out there is that housing costs are so high in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley that members have to live so far away to have a reasonable mortgage. Now remember that many departments out west work a 56 hour work week (three platoon system) and most of us out here work an average of 40-42 hours per week(four platoons). If we went to the 48 hour shift (with four platoons) we would work a 48/144 schedule...that's six days off. As much as it would be nice to have that much time off in a row the 48 hour shift can be real hard. I think the 24/72 is the way to go (the guys in Greenville, my old stomping grounds love it too!). The SFRD went to the 24/72 shift in March and it's been working out well. Be Safe!!! SFRD49

Even when the Patrol was operating the FDNY would send truck companies to salvage jobs the the Patrol did not cover. Remember the Patrol responded to commercial fires as that was the insurance that funded them. They would also respond to public buildings (city, state, federal) as a special service to the city.

According to the website, The New York Fire Patrol ceased operations at 0800 hours this morning. See the tribute to the patrol (IAFF Local I-26) and it's members on www.fpny123.net. Best of luck to all the "Patroleos"! Be safe, SFRD49

Date: 10/5/06 Time: 2345 hrs. Location: 22 Wilson Street, between Hall Place and West Main Street Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: DC-1 (IC), E-3, E-1, E-6, T-3, R-1, T-2, Unit #6 (Safety), FM 108; SEMS M-3, M-901 (Supervisor); SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2.5 story WF single family dwelling. Fire contained to a second floor bedroom on the A/B side of the building. No injuries reported. Fire Marshal Division on scene for C & O determination. SEMS staged and SPD provided traffic control. 2345 hrs: Full Response Box 25 transmitted for a reported structure fire with multiple calls received: DC-1, E-3, E-1, E-6, T-3, and R-1 assigned. 2349 hrs: E-3 on scene reporting working fire on the #2 floor. 2349 hrs: SEMS M-3 assigned to incident. 2350 hrs: T-2 assigned as the RIT. 2355 hrs: IC reported all hands working. 0010 hrs: IC transmitted recall (under control) holding all companies. 0017 hrs: FM 108 on the scene. 0100 hrs: E-3 and FM 108 still on scene, all other companies in service. Writer: SFRD49 (R-1) Be Safe!!

Now that we're less than two weeks from the 15th has there been any progress on keeping the Patrol open? SFRD49

Date: 10-01-06 Time: 1606 hrs. Location: 1450 Washington Blvd. (Newbury Commons), X street North Street Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: DC-1 (IC), E-5, E-1, E-6, T-1, R-1, E-3 (RIT), T-1, Unit #6 (Safety), DFM #109; SEMS M-1; SPD. Description Of Incident: Apartment fire on the #12 floor of a 14 story fire resistive multiple dwelling. Companies stretched standpipe lines (primary and backup) into apartment and controlled fire. Primary and secondary searches were negative. Fire contained to fire apartment with minor water damage on floor below. No injuries reported. Under investigation by the Frie Marshal's Office. 1606 hrs: Full Response Box 416 transmitted for AFA: DC-1 (IC), E-5, E-1, E-6, T-1, and R-1 assigned. 1608 hrs: E-5 on scene investigating - Management reporting smoke on #12 with water coming out of an apartment. 1610 hrs: E-5 reporting smoke on #12 with a sprinkler activation in an apartment. 1613 hrs: IC transmited second alarm: E-3 (RIT) and T-3 assigned to the box. 1618 hrs: IC requested fire marshal division to the scene, DFM 109 enroute. 1620 hrs: M-1 assigned to the incident. 1623 hrs: IC reported all hands operating. 1640 hrs: Division 12 reports fire under control, primary and secondary searches negative, conducting overhaul. 1659 hrs: IC reported all hands operating. 1737 hrs: IC transmited recall (under control). 1826 hrs: Last company (E-5) cleared scene. Writer: SFRD49 (E-5) Be Safe Out There!!!

Stamford Fire Rescue carries Holmatro tools on the following apparatus: E-3: Combitool and telescopic ram w/ PPU (portable power unit) E-4: Combitool w/ PPU and a Battery-powered (24v) Combitool. E-5: Combitool w/ PPU E-7: Combitool and telescopic ram w/PPU T-1: Combitool w/ PPU T-2: Combitool w/ PPU R-1: Full set of large tools (spreaders and cutters), Combitool, Assorted rams, apparatus mounted electric power unit connected to dual reels, and a PPU R-2: Full set of large tool and a PPU with two hose reels attached. I might be off by one (T-3 might have a tool now...I'm not sure). Basically the plan was to have a tool run out of each station. It's alot better now that when I started in 1985. We had Hurst 32a1's, "O" Cutters and rams on Unit #16 (mini-pumper / rescue) and on E-3. The one's on E-3 came from Stamford Emergency Services which was the rescue section of the old City Civil Defense. Be safe!!! SFRD49

I was one of the officers who worked on setting up the readiness exercise. The scenario was a bombing incident that took out I-95. The location was the MTA PD parking area and the shuttle bus area under I-95 at the corner of Washington Blvd. and North State Street between UBS and the train station. The scene was set up with 10 live victims (moulaged up nicely by SEMS personnel) and several manikins that were placed in crushed vehicles and within concrete voids created by the collapsed road way. Numerous truckloads of concrete debris were spread over the site and the voids were created by using precast manholes and septic tanks. Six vehicles and tons of concrete and steel were utlized to create the "disaster" scene. Of course a secondary device was was found during the initial search and the SPD Bomb Squad went into action. The secondary device drill was moved to a different location so the rescue operation could resume in a reasonable amount of time. SFRD initial assignment was DC-1, E-2, T-2, E-5, R-1, R-2 and E-1. The immediate second alarm brought in E-9, E-10, and T-4 that were staffed with callback personnel waiting to start a training class at the training center. No one, except the police, fire rescue, and EMS officers setting up the exercise, knew about the readiness exercise. The initial response included numerous SPD units and an MCI response from SEMS and Access Ambulance Service. Upon the transmission of the second alarm the IC special called HazMat 2, the trench rescue trailer from station #3 and the technical rescue trailer from station #5. The inital operation included the HazMat task force Monitoring for NBC agents and fire rescue personnel evacuating the walking wounded and the surface victims to the EMS triage area. After the all clear was sounded SFRD companies switched to search and rescue and began extricating victims from vehicles crushed by falled concrete and heavy steel beams. There were at least three operations being conducted simulatneously on "the pile". The city's Department of Operations (Public Works) was called into the scene and two large payloaders were used during extrication operations (Great help!!!). After the first operational period was complete the companies were relieved, new companies briefed and commenced with the final vehicle extrication and the start of void search and the breaking and breaching of concrete members to attempt to reach the final trapped victims. The technical rescue task force utilized the Delsar life detector, snake eye search cam, the Stanley hydraulic tools and other equipment for this operation. At approximately 1300 the exercise was ended and the final two hours was a training session involving breaching and breaking concrete and steel, advanced search operations, and an introductory session for members not affiliated with the rescue unit. At 1600 hours operations started the clean up and by 2300 hours all that was left was some dust on the roadway. The following agencies were involved in the readiness exercise: SFRD, SPD, SEMS, Dept. of Operations, MTA Police and Fire, FBI, CT. State Police, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Access Ambulance. The Turn of River Fire Dept. provided Rescue #66 to cover the downtown district while all SFRD rescue units were operating at the exercise. Support was also received from Testa Construction, East Coast Towing, City Carting, UBS, and MTA. All agencies interacted very well together and all the feedback from the participants was positive. Overall it was excellent experience! As soon as I get some shots from the department I'll post them. Be safe!!! SFRD49

Date: 9-11-2006 Time: 1436 Hours Location: 10 Water Street, XStreet Atlantic Street Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: DC-1, E-2, T-2, HM-1, E-1, R-1; SEMS M-1, M-901 (Supervisor), U-91 (Rehab); SPD; Stamford Department of Operations; CTDEP. Description Of Incident: Major fuel oil leak from a 134,000 gallon fuel storage tank with approximately 2000 gallons of product on ground upon arrival. Members of the HazMat task force controled the flow of product on the ground while HazMat technicians worked to reduce the flow of product from a broken valve. State DEP was called to the scene as well as city operations (public works) who assisted with sand and a bobcat loader. Environmental contractors arrived on the scene and commenced clean up operations. Final fire rescue company (Rescue #1) left scene at 1931 hours. 1436 hrs: DC-1, E-2, T-2, HM-1, E-1 assigned to a report of a large fuel leak at the rear of 2187 Atlantic Street. 1440 hrs: E-2 on scene reporting a major fuel oil leak from a large storage tank. 1445 hrs: R-1 special called to the scene. 1453 hrs: SEMS M-1 assigned to the incident. 1457 hrs: CT DEP notified and Responding. 1628 hrs: SEMS Unit 91 enroute to the incident. 1650 hrs: IC reports that contractor has started product transfer. 1747 hrs: Per IC the SFRD light trailer was called to the scene. 1856 hrs: IC transmits recall with all companies in the process of picking up. 1931 hrs: Final compant (R-1) cleared scene. Writer: SFRD49 (R-1) Be Safe Out There!

Date: 09/04/2006 Time: 0542 hrs. Location: 401 Shippan Avenue, XStreets Park Street and Seaview Avenue Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: DC-1, E-4, E-1, E-6, T-1, R-1, Unit 6 (safety), FM 106; SEMS M-3, M-901 (Supervisor); SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2 story n/c commercial with fire in front facade. Extension limited to the facade. Cause under investigation by the fire marshal office. 0542 hrs: Box 612 transmitted for a telephone report of smoke coming from a sign on a commecial building. DC-1, E-4, E-1, E-6, T-1, and R-1 assigned. 0545 hrs: E-4 on scene reporting a moderate smoke condition, stretching a line. 0548 hrs: DC-1 reports a working fire, start MARC, and dispatch the fire marshal division. 0600 hrs: M-3 and M-901 on scene. 0609 hrs: DC-1 transmits recall, holding all companies. 0656 hrs: FM 106 on scene. Writer: SFRD49 Be safe and Have a nice Labor Day!

Date: 07/22/2006 Time: 1247 hrs. Location: 58 Harbor Street, cross streets Belden and Rugby Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: DC-2, E-2, E-4, E-6, T-2, R-1, E-3 (RIT), Unit 6 (Safety); SEMS M-1, M-901 (Supervisor); SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2 story W/F multiple dwelling. Fire contained to attic with one hoseline stretched. No reported injuries. SEMS on scene for standby. SPD provided traffic control and scene security. Under investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office. 1247 hrs: Full Response Box 156 transmitted for a telephone report of a fire in an occupied multiple dwelling. DC-2, E-2, E-4, E-6, T-2, and R-1 assigned to the box. 1250 hrs: E-2 on scene reporting smoke condition and investigating. 1305 hrs: E-3 assigned to box as RIT. 1316 hrs: DC-2 reports all hands working, fire not under control. 1318 hrs: DC-2 requesting fire marshal to scene. 1320 hrs: M-1 on scene. 1321 hrs: DC-2 recall transmitted - fire under control. 1329 hrs: M-901 on scene. 1332 hrs: FM-103 responding to scene. 1442 hrs: E-2 cleared scene (last company). Writer: SFRD49 (R-1)