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Date: 10-28-11 Time: 08:55hrs. Location: 1290 Success Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stratford Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Car 3(AC) o/s reporting a victim trapped in a rolled vehicle. Engine's 1 and 2 o/s preforming extrication. Ladder 1 o/s setting up paratech struts. Victim extricated and transported to Bridgeport Hospital by SEMS. No other injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFD; SPD; SEMS Initial Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 5, Engine 2 Ladder 1(S/C) Car 3(AC), Car 4(AC-Admin.), Car 5(Training/Safety)

Date: 10-28-11 Time: 20:18hrs.(Approx.) Area: Hill Location: Portsea St. x Liberty St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.4875) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 11 o/s transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire) on the 2nd floor of a 3-story wood-frame OMD w/exposure problems. Car 34(West Battalion Chief) o/s confirming a Working Fire. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All companies working. One engine s/c for R.I.T. by Car 34(West Battalion Chief). All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD Box Assignment: Engine 11, Engine 4, Engine 9, Engine 5(Quint-S/C R.I.T.) Truck 2 Squad 2 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2 Car 34(West Battalion Chief) 20:18hrs. - Engine 11 o/s transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire). Car 34(West Battalion Chief) o/s confirming a Working Fire on the 2nd floor of a 3-frame. 20:25hrs. - Squad 2 reporting fire extended into the 3rd floor. 20:27hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) requesting an additional engine for R.I.T. 20:30hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) reporting bulk of fire is k/d. Companies checking for extension. Primary and secondary searches negative. 20:40hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) reporting fire is u/c.

A city charging it's fire department for using the municipal water system to put out a fire. What's the world coming to? I can just imagine the supply engine searching for a hydrant, to find that when they get to one, they can't use it on account of none of the crew on board having spare change for the meter. What if someone parked right at the meter in front of the hydrant. It's illegal, but what would the traffic cop say to a comment like, "Well there's a parking meter here."

That's what I call a brush truck.

Nice rig. Previously, I think they only had a few Decon. trailers spread out throughout the city. I want to say about five or six, but I'm not sure. I do know that the airport did have one stationed there though.

Date: 10-24-11 Time: 09:05hrs. Location: 41 Buttonwood Ln.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Darien Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Darien FD o/s reporting a Working Fire on the 2nd floor, rear of a large 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. Command requesting Noroton FD and Noroton Heights FD to the scene. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Noroton FD Ladder 30 opening up. Originally reported as a fire in the laundry room. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: DFD(Darien FD, Noroton FD, Noroton Heights FD); DPD Darien News Article

Date: 10-24-11 Time: 05:00hrs.(Approx.) Area: Hollow Location: 81 Highland Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Cloudy and Cool Description Of Incident: Engine 1 and Ladder 5 o/s w/heavy fire showing from the 3rd floor, "B" side of a 3-story wood-frame OMD w/exposure problems. 2 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up and aggressive interior attack launched. Originally reported as a fire on the 3rd floor w/reports of victims trapped. One 7-year-old male found DOA on the 3rd floor. No injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR; Red Cross Box Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 3, Engine 12(R.I.T.) Ladder 5, Ladder 10 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Deputy 1(DC) Safety Officer 1 Car 1(Chief of Department) CT Post Article

Date: 10-22-11 Time: 18:05hrs. Area: Bergen Square Location: 410 Kaighns Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Camden Fireground(153.7700) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Ladder 2 returning from a Box Assignment reported a vacant 2-story brick P/D w/heavy fire showing from the rear, Division "C". 2nd Alarm transmitted by Command for heavy fire conditions. Numerous L/S/O's w/3 master streams in operation. Aggressive defensive operations set up. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: CMDFD(All); CMDPD; UMDNJ EMS http://phillyfirenews.com/content/firewire/detail/6105.php

Awesome photos and videos R1SmokeEater, especially the ones w/the old Tower Ladder 11 and the Vern's old Snorkel in action. Also, a fantastic job by New Roc's Bravest! It looked pretty darn cold out there.

Date: 10-22-11 Time: 12:50hrs.(Approx.) Area: Paradise Green Location: 95 Elmhurst Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stratford Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Car 3(AC) o/s reporting smoke showing from the attic of a 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. Fire on the 2nd floor w/extension to the attic. Numerous L/S/O's w/aggressive interior attack launched. Quick k/d. Originally reported as an attic fire. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFD, Milford FD(M/A - Engine 4); SPD; SEMS Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 1, Engine 5, Engine 4, Milford FD Engine 4(R.I.T.) Ladder 1 Car 3(AC), Car 5(Training/Safety) 12:51hrs. - Car 3(AC) o/s reporting smoke from the attic. Companies going to work. 12:52hrs. - Companies reporting fire on the 2nd floor. Car 3(AC) requesting Ladder 1 to the front of the house for roof ventilation. 12:56hrs. - Command requesting an additional Engine for R.I.T. Milford FD Engine 4 assigned. 13:00hrs. - Command requesting Engine 4 to the front of the house. 13:01hrs. - Engine 2 reporting fire is k/d in the attic. 13:05hrs. - Milford FD Engine 4 o/s for R.I.T. 13:08hrs. - Engine 1 reporting fire is k/d on the 2nd floor. Companies overhauling.

Date: 10-22-11 Time: 09:45hrs.(Approx.) Area: South End Location: 367 Seymour St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stratford Fireground Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/smoke showing from a 2.5-story commercial building. Fire found in the walls and ceilings. All companies working. Numerous L/S/O's w/aggressive interior attack launched. All searches negative. One firefighter transported to Bridgeport Hospital by EMS for minor injuries. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFD, Milford FD(M/A - Engine 4); SPD; SEMS Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 5, Engine 3, Engine 2, Engine 4 Ladder 1 Car 3(AC-Shift Commander), Car 5(Training/Safety)

Date: 10-22-11 Time: 08:15hrs.(Approx.) Area: East Side Location: 164 Ursula Pl.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stamford Fireground(Stamford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 4 o/s w/smoke showing from a 2-story wood-frame OMD public housing. Engine 1 o/s confirming a Working Fire. Unit 4(DC) responding from 2nd Alarm on Newfield Ave. Very quick k/d. Originally reported as a stove fire in a kitchen. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFRD; SPD; SEMS Box Assignment: Engine 4, Engine 1, Engine 6(Quint), Engine 2(R.I.T.) Truck 1 Rescue 1 Unit 4(DC) FM Unit 112(FM) 08:20hrs. - Engine 4 o/s w/smoke showing. 08:21hrs. - Engine 1 o/s confirming a Working Fire. Engine 1 Captain is IC. PD requested for crowd control. 08:28hrs. - Fire is k/d. Command holding up on recall. 08:37hrs. - Recall of Alarm. Command holding Engine 4, Engine 1, and Truck 1.

Looks like somebody's trying to pick up the Tokyo Fire Department on their in-car scanner.

Get well soon Capt. Willy D.

I've got to tell you, R1SmokeEater, you've got some fantastic YouTube videos! Keep up the great work!

Two-tone would be pretty cool. Much like Stratford, CT's Command Car. I remember when they had the Excursion a few years back, someone at 1 Company was saying how the reds didn't match, and they were looking into getting a new(now former) Command Car for the Deputy that matched the color of the rigs. It is pretty close now though. By the way, what will become of the Ford Excursion reserve Unit 4? All in all, it's an awesome car. Looking forward to seeing it pull of of HQ Code 3 in the near future. With all the lights it's sure to draw some attention. Congrats SFRD.

Date: 10-20-11 Time: 11:45hrs.(Approx.) Area: Prospect Hill Location: 497 Winchester Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.4875) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Squad 1 o/s reporting smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 2.5-frame. Signal 73(Working Fire) transmitted for heavy fire in the basement w/a heavy smoke condition throughout a 2.5-story wood-frame OMD. 3 L/S/O's w/aggressive interior attack launched. All companies working. Originally reported as smoke showing by PD. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD Box Assignment: Engine 4, Engine 6, Engine 8(R.I.T.) Truck 4 Squad 1 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2 Car 32(DC), Car 34(East Battalion Chief), Car 36(Training) 11:59hrs. - Car 32(DC) confirming heavy fire in the basement. 3 L/S/O's. 12:23hrs. - Car 32(DC) reporting fire is u/c.

One of the many reasons why 9-1-1 dispatchers are heroes.

What can I say? He's the king of cool. He's got some great YouTube videos too!

That's right, my bad. I don't know why I put '75.

John, It's great that you want to be a firefighter. It's a job like no other. But, I would say, definitely stay in school. It may seem like a pain, and I know some guys will regret it and say how it didn't really help them, etc. But, the more education you can get, the better you will be as a firefighter and as a person. Getting a good college education should be a number one priority. Four years in college will make you, as has been said, more well-rounded to deal with the day-in, day-out life as a firefighter. Also, I agree with perhaps learning another trade. A fire science degree may or may not help you in both getting hired and or in your career. Learning a trade/getting a degree however, can help you make a little more money, especially on the days off. Also, it make take a while to get hired by a paid department, so having another job during that waiting period helps pay the bills. Additionally, it's getting harder and harder to get a job on a career department, as there's a lot of competition, especially in today's economy. The FDNY was just hiring and had over 60,000 applicants, so to get hired there, for example, you really have to be the best of the best. However, keep in mind, that having a college education, being a volunteer, on top of any other degrees and certifications you may have(such as EMS training), will help make you stand out above other applicants who may not have what you have. Going to college, getting out on your own, and getting a job is an exciting time in your life, especially for a prospective firefighter. It may seem frustrating for now, but don't worry, you'll get there. And once you do, like has also been said before, you can be on the job for over twenty years. For the time being, however, go to school, get your feet wet in a volunteer setting, get as knowledgeable as you can about firefighting in order to really get a feel of what the job's about, and ask yourself if this is really something you want to do for a good portion of your life. But most of all, enjoy being a teenager and a young adult and have fun. Time flies by, and you'll get there soon enough. Good luck, and stay safe!

Both the Super Pumper and Super Tender were originally housed at Engine 211 at 26 Hooper St. in Brooklyn from their creation in 1965 until 1972, when it moved to Engine 207 at 172 Tillary St. in Brooklyn. It remained there until being disbanded in 1975. They were originally their own company and staffed like any other, but eventually became a cross-staffed company due to budget buts.

Date: 10-15-11 Time: 10:35hrs.(Approx.) Area: Frog Hollow Location: 465 Zion St.(Bing Maps) (Corrected Address as 433 Zion St.(Bing Maps)) Frequency: Hartford Fire Incident # 1(Hartford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 8 o/s reporting smoke showing from the 1st floor, "D" side of a vacant 3-story brick MD. Engine 8 w/1 L/S/O requesting a Ladder Company to open up. District 1(DC) requesting a 4th Engine s/c en route. District 2 transmitting a 10-3(Working Fire). Fire reported to be on the "C"/"D" corner, basement. 2 L/S/O's w/ladder companies opening up. Quick k/d. Originally reported as heavy smoke in the building. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Command holding all companies for overhaul. Rehab. canceled en route. Address of a previous basement fire on 10-08-11. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: HFD; HPD; AMR; CL&P(CT Light & Power) Box Assignment: Engine 8, Engine 15, Engine 11(R.I.T.), Engine 1(S/C) Ladder 2, Ladder 5 Tac. 1 District 1(DC), District 2 10-3(Working Fire) Assignment: Engine 9(Rehab.) Rehab. Unit Car 46(FM)

Awesome shots Willy! Keep up the great work!

That's what I was talking about.