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I agree with dwcfireman. We always make sure we have enough manpower to rotate crews. We run a full rehab operation at structure fires and make sure all members are rehabed and hydrated.

Maybe the revolving blue lights will make a comeback for this purpose. You never know.

I think the revision to include blue and green lights/ volunteer fire and EMS is a very good thing. My concern is the following, if we are only allowed one blue light by law, which I personally obey this law, then unless you have a rear facing blue or green light on your vehicle, motorists would not be aware you are fire or EMS. I think the majority of us use a dash light. If they aren't aware, what would prompt them to obey the move over law and give us a safer scene to operate at. Just my thoughts.

Very entertaining video!

LARCHMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE 1 WETDOWN SUNDAY MAY 22,2016 AT 11:00 AM AT THE LARCHMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT 120 LARCHMONT AVENUE ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Seth, this link should give you the information you need. http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/images/stories/pdfs/communications/UHFplan.pdf

Some photos from Mount Vernon's multi alarm fire on W. Sanford Blvd.

Thanks Seth. As time allows I hope to be posting more fire scene photos for EMTBravo.

I believe the hydrant was out of service. When Pelham Engine 5 arrived on scene they hit a hydrant 1/2 block away rather than that hydrant.

Congratulations Hap. You will be missed. Enjoy your well deserved retirement.

Date: 12/14/14 Time: 2112 Location:Oak Street and Chestnut Street Battalion 1 transmitting 2nd alarm for a 2 1/2 story wood frame with heavy fire on second and third floors. Defensive operation at this time. Fire D/W/H 2134: Battalion 1 reports 4 master streams and 2 hand lines in operation. Still exterior attack only. Requesting portable lighting and Rehab unit to scene. 2155: Car 4 reports structure is 3 story not 2 1/2 story. All visible fire knocked down. Companies going to interior operation. 2208: Car 4 reports interior attack cancelled due to structural instability. Exterior attack resuming with hand lines in operation in yard.

Thanks for the update Stepjam. That's a lot of work on the trailer but the finished product will be worth it. Keep the updates coming.

Excellent photos. Very nice.

Nice kitbash Stepjam. That's going to look awesome when you have it completed. Post more photos as you progress. I have an extensive diecast fire truck collection and have done some minor kitbashing. I look forward to seeing more posts like this.

I'll be up there also with my camera. Looking forward to seeing all the rigs and taking some pictures.

The Baofeng radios are actually dual band VHF high and UHF band commercial transceivers that are capable of transmitting and receiving on public service frequencies and amateur radio (ham) frequencies within these bands. They are used by many ham radio operators due to their low cost. I am a licensed ham radio operator and own and operate one of these radios on the ham bands. Unfortunately, you are not required to be a licensed ham operator to purchase any radio. These radios being used by VAC members are not covered under the agency's FCC license and because they are capable of receiving public service frequencies, they are subject to the NYS scanner laws for mobile use unless you hold a valid amateur radio license. Lets hope that the unlicensed individuals that have these radios only use them for monitoring and not transmitting where they shouldn't. I am also a volunteer fire officer and a VAC member and only use agency issued portables and not the Baofeng for public service purposes.

OK, now that you and Seth provided additional details I am no longer skeptical. Never dawned on me the delivery driver might have done this. If thats the case, the buyer is really being treated poorly by Dell. Thanks for the insight guys.

Maybe I'm wrong maybe not. How could he scheme a camera or two out of Dell? Delivery #1 was a camera and he replaced the camera with flooring tiles, notifies Dell and has another camera shipped. Delivery # 2 allegedly had wood in the box and not a camera and files another complaint with Dell. If this is the case, hypothetically, he now has 2 cameras in his possession and possibly a full refund from Dell. It could happen and if you think someone wouldn't try this I think you are mistaken. Just my opinion.

I am very skeptical with this story. First of all, if you are documenting an unboxing it usually is a Youtube video so you can share product info with others. I have never seen an unboxing documented with photos before. Whats the purpose? And, if you were to photo document an unboxing, why take pictures of you cutting open the shipping box. Sounds like an elaborate scheme to try to get a free camera from Dell. I don't believe any of this story.

Rest in peace. My condolences to your family, friends and The Port Chester Fire Dept.

Get well soon Chief and I hope for a fast and full recovery.

If you have software such as the ARC software for programming your scanner, you can turn off Bee Line and whatever else you dont want to listen to that is trunked. I use the ARC software for all 3 of my scanners and only listen to the trunked agencies that I want without a problem.

The bottom line is the New York Giants outplayed Green Bay and earned the win. The Giants in the last 2 regular season games and first 2 playoff games have really gotten their stuff together. I am a proud Giants fan my entire life and congratulations to the Giants on a BIG win.

I recently switched from an AT&T Blackberry Torch to an HTC Inspire Android phone. I got used to the Android and never looked back. The Android has superior internet, much better applications and if you receive I-Pages from 60 control or other county control centers, a program called Cadpage is available for Androids which give you an immediate pop up of the I-page on your screen and an option to open Google maps if you need directions to the call. I agree the Blackberry's have a better battery life but overall the Android is the clear winner. I also use Gmail, so my email is pushed to the Android immediately.

Nice job on the videos. I like the fact that you made a seperate video of each department. Job well done!