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Date: 07-27-11 Time: 16:50hrs.(Approx.) Area: Newhallville Location: 396 Newhall St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground # 2(854.4875) Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 8 o/s with smoke showing from the 3rd floor of a 3-story wood-frame OMD and transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire). Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD Box Assignment: Engine 6, Engine 8, Engine 9(R.I.T.) Truck 4 Squad 1 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2 Car 34(West Battalion Chief)

Date: 07-27-11 Time: 13:40hrs.(Approx.) Area: Pemberwick Location: 27 Deep Gorge Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Greenwich Fireground Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear Description Of Incident: Car 2(DC) o/s reporting fire through the roof and "C" side of a 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative. One firefighter injured and treated by EMS. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: GFD; GPD; GEMS Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 4, Engine 3, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 8 Ladder 4 Car 2(DC), Car 10 Greenwich Time Article

Today, July 24th, 2011 marks the one year anniversary of the deaths of Bridgeport, CT Fire Department's Lieutenant Steven Valesquez and Firefighter Michel Baik, both of Ladder Co. 11, who made the supreme sacrifice at a structure fire on Elmwood Avenue in the city's West Side. A memorial service and dedication cerimony for a firefighter's memorial was held at 11:00hrs. this morning at BFD's Engine 7 and Ladder 11 Fire Station in the city's Black Rock neighborhood. It was a very tragic day that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace men. Always in our hearts.

I know the subject of 10-Codes in many Westchester cities, such as Mount Vernon and Yonkers has come up from time to time in the forums, but I was wondering, if anyone can provide a complete listing of 10-Codes used by Westchester cities, towns, and villages, the differences between them(i.e., what one code means in Mt. Vernon might mean something else in Yonkers), and which codes and how many codes are actually used daily throughout the county. I think it would be interesting to know what departments actually use ten-codes and how many do. 10-75, for example, is used by many departments in the county as the 10-code for a Working Fire(Like the FDNY). If anyone has any information or 10-code listings, it will be greatly appreciated.

Date: 07-24-11 Time: 01:47hrs. Area: Upper East Side Location: 89 Hastings St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Hot and Humid Description Of Incident: Ladder 10 o/s reporting fire showing from the loading dock and through the roof of a single-story vacant 100x75 factory. Numerous L/S/O's w/master stream and ladder pipe in operation. Companies using defensive operation. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 15, Engine 1, Engine 10, Engine 6(R.I.T.), Engine 12(S/C) Ladder 10, Ladder 5 Rescue 5 Battalion 2 Deputy 3 Training 3(Safety) 01:50hrs. - Ladder 10 o/s reporting fire showing. Ladder 10 has command. 01:52hrs. - Ladder 10 reporting large pile of wood burning on loading dock. 01:57hrs. - Battalion 2 o/s and taking command. Battalion 2 reporting heavy fire on the loading dock and through the roof. 02:02hrs. - Battalion 2 requesting an additional engine S/C. Battalion 2 requesting a Code 7(FM). 02:18hrs. - Battalion 2 reporting main body of fire is k/d. Companies using defensive operation w/1 ladder pipe in use. Holding up on Recall. 02:32hrs. - Deputy 3 o/s and taking command.

Awesome shots! Ya' gotta' love Emergency!

Production has started on the two twin engines:

Date: 07-23-11 Time: 05:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: South Baltimore Location: 3800 Blk. of Curtis Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Baltimore City Fireground Weather Conditions: Very Hot Description Of Incident: BCFD o/s w/heavy smoke showing from a large industrial warehouse. Heavy fire throughout w/numerous explosions. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation and aggressive exterior attack launched. 4th Alarm transmitted by Command for heavy fire conditions. One firefighter treated o/s for heat exhaustion. All searches negative w/no other injuries reported. Reporter: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BCFD; BCPD http://www.foxbaltimore.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wbff_vid_8460.shtml?wap=0& http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2011/07/23/crews-battle-massive-fire-in-south-baltimore/

Date: 07-22-11 Time: 21:18hrs. Area: Port Richmond Location: 3300 N. Delaware Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Philadelphia Fireground - North Fire Band(Philadelphia Trunked) Weather Conditions: Very Hot Description Of Incident: Battalion 10 o/s reporting heavy fire showing through the roof of a single-story 200x500 warehouse. Battalion 10 transmitting the 2nd Alarm. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. PFD Marine 1 requested for suppression detail. All searches negative. Links: http://phillyfirenews.com/content/firewire/detail/5871.php Reporter: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: PFD; PPD

Just heard FDMV reporting a 10-37 and a 10-50. For FDNY, a 10-37 is "Assist Civilian" and there is no 10-50. Does anyone know what these two codes mean in Mt. Vernon? Also, what's a 10-36 in Mt. Vernon.

The new station looks great! Good luck to Engine 51 with it!

Date: 07-22-11 Time: 20:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: East Side Location: 251 Park St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 3 Weather Conditions: Very Hot and Humid Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/a fully-involved vacant 2.5-story wood-frame M/D w/exposure probelms. Battalion 1 o/s w/heavy fire showing from the rear. Heavy fire throughout structure w/partial collapse on the "B" side. Numerous L/S/O's w/tower ladder master stream in operation. All searches negative. One firefighter treated for heat exhaustion. Fire occured approx. four blocks from Brooks St. Fire. Many initial companies responded from Brooks St. Fire. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD, Stratford FD(M/A), Fairfield FD(M/A); BPD; AMR; Salvation Army Canteen Unit Box Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 10, Engine 6, Engine 12 Ladder 5, Ladder 11 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Deputy 3 Training 3(Safety), Training 4(Safety) Command Vehicle CT Post Article DoingItLocal Article

Date: 07-22-11 Time: 20:00hrs.(Approx.) Area: East Side Location: 216 Brooks St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Very Hot and Humid Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire showing from the "D" side of a vacant 2.5-story wood-frame M/D w/exposure probelms. Numerous L/S/O's. Fire in the cockloft. All searches negative. One firefighter treated for heat exhaustion. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR; Salvation Army Canteen Unit Box Assignment: Engine 10, Engine 6, Engine 1, Engine 15(R.I.T.), Engine 3(S/C) Ladder 10, Ladder 6 Rescue 5 Battalion 2 Deputy 3 Training 3(Safety), Training 4(Safety) Command Vehicle 20:25hrs. - Recall of Alarm. Command holding all companies o/s. Relocations: Engine 12-Engine 10 Ladder 5-Ladder 10 Ladder 11-Engine 3/Engine 4 CT Post Article

Awesome shots Izzy! It's great to see some history from the Capitol City.

Date: 07-20-11 Time: 17:25hrs.(Approx.) Area: West Side Location: Railroad Ave. x Hancock Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Hot and Humid Description Of Incident: Engine 7 on the road reporting smoke showing from the 2nd floor and basement of a large 50x200 4-story vacant brick factory. Engine 7 requesting a Box Assignment. Fire in the basement. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 7, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 10(R.I.T.) Ladder 5, Ladder 11 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Training 2(Safety), Training 3(Safety) Command Vehicle 17:25hrs. - Engine 7 o/s reporting smoke showing from the 2nd floor and basement of a vacant factory. Engine 7 requesting a Box. 17:28hrs. - Battalion 1 o/s requesting two Safety Officers and the Command Vehicle. 17:30hrs. - Engine 7 stretching a line. Battalion 1 has command. 17:45hrs. - Command reporting fire is k/d. Companies checking for extension. Holding up on Recall. 17:52hrs. - Recall of Alarm. Command requesting a Code 7(FM).

Date: 07-20-11 Time: 16:31hrs. Area: Glenbrook Location: 175 Hope St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stamford Fireground(Stamford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Hot Description Of Incident: Engine 4 o/s reporting smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. and transmitting a Working Fire. Fire on the 2nd floor. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative. One victim packaged and transported by SEMS. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFRD; SPD; SEMS

Date: 07-20-11 Time: 14:15hrs.(Approx.) Area: Downtown Location: 201 Tresser Blvd. - One Stamford Forum(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stamford Fireground(Stamford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Hot Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/fire on the 10th floor and roof of a 13-story glass commercial high-rise. Numerous L/S/O's w/standpipe in operation. Command transmitting a Working Fire and 2nd Alarm. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Building evacuated upon arrival Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFRD; SPD; SEMS Box Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3 Truck 1, Truck 3 Rescue 1 Unit 4(DC) Working Fire Assignment: Engine 4(R.I.T.) Unit 6(Safety) 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 5(Quint), Engine 7 Stamford Advocate Article

Hmmm...could be. According to FDNYTrucks.com, it has it as a '99 Seagrave, so it may be so.

According to Ferrara's website, progress on the rig is going smoothly. It's a Ferrara Ultra chassis(the same as FDNY's new Rescues and Ladders by Ferrara) with what looks like a walk-in rescue body. My guess is that it will be replacing the current Haz-Mat. 1 and Haz-Mat. 1's current Ferrara will be a spare. http://www.ferrarafire.com/CustomerSupport/InProduction/InProduction.html

Date: 07-19-11 Time: 14:35hrs.(Approx.) Area: Riverbank Location: 746 Riverbank Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stamford Fireground(Stamford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Hot Description Of Incident: SFRD and LRFD Companies o/s reporting a working fire in a large single-story pool house next to lake. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Fire fueled by propane. All searches negative. One victim transported for injuries and one firefighter treated for heat exhaustion. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFRD, LRFD, TRFD; SPD; SEMS Medic 4, Medic 7, Unit 901(Supervisor), Unit 91(Rehab. Unit) Box Assignment: Engine 9, Engine 8, Engine 5(R.I.T.), Engine 1(LDH 1) Truck 3 Unit 4(Deputy Chief), Unit 7(Safety), Unit 8(Safety) LDH 1(Hose Wagon) Long Ridge Volunteer FD Units(Engine 71, Engine 73, Tanker 78, LRFD Chief) Turn of River Volunteer FD Units(Rescue 66, Tanker 68) Stamford Advocate Article

Well, it's a TV show. They would always answer the callsign prior to responding. Also, according to the fan site(http://www.emergencyfans.com/general_info/FAQ.htm), the code is(or was) valid.

KMG 365!

Date: 07-18-11 Time: 11:15hrs.(Approx.) Area: Newhallville Location: 31 Cave St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground # 2(854.4875) Weather Conditions: Humid Description Of Incident: Signal 73(Working Fire) transmitted for a fire on the 2nd floor of a 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. 1 L/S/O w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD Box Assignment: Engine 6, Engine 8, Engine 9(R.I.T.) Truck 4 Squad 1 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2 Car 34(West Battalion Chief)

Illegal? I've never heard that.

Date: 07-18-11 Time: 01:10hrs.(Approx.) Area: Cos Cob Location: I-95 SB on Mianus River Bridge near Exit 5 Frequency: Greenwich Fireground Weather Conditions: Warm Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/well-involved tractor-trailer w/a vehicle involved and fuel leak. Numerous L/S/O's w/supply line established. Command reporting fire dropping below bridge. Tanker 6 requested for water supply. One victim injured and transported by EMS. Command reporting all occupants of vehicles accounted for. No other injuries reported. Highway shut down by CT State Police for three hours. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: GFD; CT State Police; GEMS; CT DEP; CT DOT Initial Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 21, Engine 5, Engine 1, Engine 3 Tower 1 Rescue 5 Tanker 6 Patrol 2(Fire Police Patrol) Squad 2, Squad 5, Squad 1(Air Unit) Utility 2(Fire Police Patrol) Marine 2 Car 4(DC) Stamford Advocate Article