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No idea where they got the funds for these. They recently just purchased 2 used Engines, 1 used Ladder, and 2 used Chiefs cars. Awesome. Wonder if they will be the same body-types as Engine 3 and 4's FDNY-style Ferraras, or something else, since they are custom rigs, not stock.

Date: 06-21-11 Time: 15:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: Northeast Location: 671 Wyoming Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Buffalo Fireground(424.350) Weather Conditions: Cloudy Description Of Incident: Engine 33 o/s reporting heavy fire through the roof of a 2-story 100x150 commercial building and transmitting a 2nd Alarm. 3rd and 4th Alarms transmitted by Command w/1 & 2 S/C. Heavy fire throughout building. Numerous L/S/O's w/master stream in operation. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD http://www.firehouse.com/news/top-headlines/ny-firefighters-battle-four-alarm-warehouse-blaze http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/125321/13/Firefighters-Battle-Large-Fire-on-Buffalos-East-Side?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|t http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/east-side/article462956.ece http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/buffalo/What-caused-massive-fire-at-paint-co

State: Connecticut County: Fairfield City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Westport Fire Department Unit designation/identifier: Engine 2 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: KME Predator Severe Service Pump size, tank size (water/foam) aerial type & length: 1500gpm. Pump/600gal. Tank/50gal. Foam Cell Estimated delivery date: Summer 2011 Status: Being Delivered http://www.firehouse.com/showcase/apparatus/engine-2-262

It will be pretty awesome to see it in service at HQ. By the way, is the old 21's going to be a spare, i.e., Engine 17 or 19?

Hopefully it works out good. If it does, it will be another great addition to a great forum.

Rest in Peace.

I agree with this idea. Not only will you get some experience in an American fire department, but also, many volunteer fire departments in the Newark/Jersey City area are pretty busy and many have very mixed and unique response areas with a lot to learn from. Good luck!

Date: 06-20-11 Time: 13:20hrs.(Approx.) Area: South End Location: 126 South St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Hartford Fire Incident # 1(Hartford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: 10-3(Working Fire) transmitted upon arrival for a fire on the 2nd floor of a 3-story brick OMD. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: HFD; HPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engined 10, Engine 9, Engine 15 Ladder 2, Ladder 6 Tac. 1 District 1(DC) 10-3(Working Fire) Assignment: Engine 1(R.I.T.), Engine 2(S/C-Rehab.) District 2 Rehab. Unit(S/C)

Date: 06-19-11 Time: 18:25hrs.(Approx.) Area: Tunxis Hill Location: 131 Tunxis Hill Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Fairfield Fireground Weather Conditions: Warm Description Of Incident: Fire showing upon arrival from the 2nd floor and rear porch of a 2-story stone and brick commercial taxpayer. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: FFD, Bridgeport FD(M/A), Westport FD(M/A); FPD; AMR; Red Cross Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 5(R.I.T.) Ladder 2, Ladder 1 Car 1(Chief of Department), Car 3(AC-Shift Commander), Car 4(FM) CT Post Article

Date: 06-18-11 Time: 19:52hrs. Area: Long Hill Location: 269 Edison Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Trumbull Fireground(33.5600) Weather Conditions: Hot Description Of Incident: Ladder 204 and Squad 209 o/s reporting fire showing from the "C" side of a 2-story wood-frame cape-style P/D. Originally reported as a possible structure fire. Fire found in a rear bedroom. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. FM later requested. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: Long Hill FD, Trumbull Center FD, Nichols FD(R.I.T.); TPD; TEMS Structure Fire Assignment: Squad 209, Engine 205, Engine 103 Ladder 204, Quint 303(R.I.T.) Rescue 300(R.I.T.) LH1(LH Chief), LH2(LH AC), LH4(LH DC), TC3(TC AC), NC2(N DC), NC3(N AC)

Nice shots Joe! Good to see some rigs from the Vern and New Roc.

And there it is! Very, very nice!

Date: 06-19-11 Time: 05:00hrs.(Approx.) Area: Marlton Location: 1698 Federal St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Camden Fireground(153.77000) Weather Conditions: Humid Description Of Incident: Engine 9 o/s reporting heavy smoke showing throughout a large 3-story brick vacant commercial building. Engine 9 transmitting the 2nd and 3rd Alarms. Heavy fire throughout building. Battalion 1 transmitting the 4th Alarm w/Haz-Mat. response for possible chemicals in the building. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. 7th Alarm transmitted w/numerous M/A FD's. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: CMDFD(All), Numerous M/A FD's; CMDPD; UMDNJ EMS http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Crews-Battling-7-Alarm-Fire-at-NJ-Chemical-Plant-124152619.html http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43454929/from/RSS/43382766

I can't wait!

Wish my dept.'s upcoming squad could look like this.

Newark, NJ Fire Department(NFD) - Population Served: 277,140 Area Served: 23.8 Sq. Mi.'s Approx. 700 Paid Members 17 Fire Stations 17 Engines 9 Trucks 1 Rescue 4 Battalions 1 Deputy Approx. 50,000 Emergency Calls Annually(W/Little to no EMS) The NFD is a large urban fire department that serves the largest city in New Jersey and is one of the busiest departments, if not the busiest in the state. It is a fully paid fire department and sees it's share of jobs. I'm not sure if all the member and station/apparatus roster above is competely correct, as the department has been facing many financial cutbacks and layoffs, as many other fire departments in the state. As R1SmokeEater said, with no real EMS work, as it's picked up by UMDNJ(University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) EMS. Here are some links below: Official Website Historical Website(Lots of info, i.e., radio codes, alarm boxes, recent jobs, history, etc.)

Nice shots Joe! 21's in New Roc I see.

Date: 06-14-11 Time: 13:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: Rosedale Location: 107 N. 34th St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Camden Fireground(153.77000) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Car 1(Chief of Department) o/s reporting a 3-story wood-frame OMD. Heavy fire throughout w/extension to exposure dwelling. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. 2nd Alarm transmitted w/M/A FD's. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: CMDFD, Collingswood FD(M/A); CMDPD; UMDNJ EMS http://phillyfirenews.com/content/firewire/detail/5717.php

Who does own the property? Is is a new subdivision or something? On Bing and Google Maps, there seems to be a bunch of houses or condos behind it(possibly new?). There's also a tennis court and a pool in front of the building, as well as better landscaping. By the looks of things, it seems like they might eventually convert it into something else, or just tear it down.

Date: 06-13-11 Time: 02:04hrs. Area: East Side Location: I-95 NB between Exits 8 & 9. Frequency: Stamford Fireground(868.98750) Weather Conditions: Cloudy and Cool Description Of Incident: Tanker trailer carrying 8,000 gal. of methanol uncoupled from tractor and slid along highway. Originally reported as a tractor-drailer leak. Companies o/s w/large confirmed leak. Engine 1 connected to highway standpipe for water supply w/precautionary monitor set up. CT DEP o/s for cleanup and to empty tanker trailer of 8,000 gal. of fluid. Highway shut down by CT State Police until approx. 08:00hrs. on NB side. No injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFRD; CT State Police; CT DEP; CT DOT Initial Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 4 Truck 2 Rescue 1 Haz-Mat. 1 LDH. 1(Hose Wagon) Unit 4(DC), Unit 7(Safety), Unit 19(HM) Stamford Advocate Article

Date: 06-11-11 Time: 02:24hrs. Area: South Camden Location: 400th Blk. Winslow St.(Winslow St. x S. 4th St.)(Bing Maps) Frequency: Camden Fireground(153.77000) Weather Conditions: Hot Description Of Incident: Heavy fire throughout a block long large 3-story brick vacant 400x400 factory/warehouse building w/partial collapse and exposure problems. and approx. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. 8th Alarm transmitted w/numerous M/A FD's incl. PFD's Marine Unit 1 Fireboat. Building completely involved w/aggressive exterior attack on exposures. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: CMDFD(All), Philadelphia FD(M/A), Numerous other M/A FD's; CMDPD; UMDNJ EMS, Numerous M/A EMS Units http://phillyfirenews.com/content/firewire/detail/5706.php http://thecompanyofficer.com/2011/06/11/another-multiple-alarm-fire-in-camden-nj/ http://www.app.com/article/20110611/NJNEWS10/306110019/Warehouse-burns-downtown-Camden-8-alarm-fire?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|p http://news.yahoo.com/video/philadelphiacbs3-15751053/second-fire-in-camden-displaces-more-families-destroys-warehouse-25579030

Date: 06-09-11 Time: 15:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: Gateway Location: Chestnut St. x Orchard St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Camden Fireground(153.77000) Weather Conditions: Very hot and humid Description Of Incident: Heavy fire throughout a block long 2-story brick vacant commercial building and approx. five exposure 2-story brick P/D rowhouses. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. 12th Alarm transmitted w/numerous M/A FD's. Approx. 23 P/D's damaged or destroyed in fire. A 2nd Alarm occured a few blocks away at Louis St. x Mt. Vernon St. handled completely by M/A at the same time. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: CMDFD(All), Philadelphia FD(M/A), Numerous other M/A FD's; CMDPD; UMDNJ EMS, Numerous M/A EMS Units http://phillyfirenews.com/content/firewire/detail/5703.php http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/06/camden_fire_spreads_from_aband.html http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/06/09/crews-battle-multi-alarm-fire-at-abandoned-tire-company-in-camden/ http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=8181087 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/09/camden-new-jersey-fire_n_874526.html http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S2149511.shtml?cat=10036 http://www.newsok.com/southern-nj-factory-fire-spreads-to-nearby-homes/article/feed/266859?custom_click=pod_headline_usnational-news 20:32hrs. - Command placing fire u/c.

Date: 06-07-11 Time: 12:40hrs.(Approx.) Area: South End Location: 481 Maple Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Hartford Fire Incident # 1(Hartford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: District 1(DC) o/s transmitting a 10-3(Working Fire) on the 2nd floor of a 2.5-story wood-frame OMD. Multiple L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: HFD; HPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 15, Engine 10, Engine 1 Ladder 6, Ladder 2 Tac. 1 District 1(DC) 10-3(Working Fire) Assignment: Engine 8(R.I.T.), Engine 16(S/C-Rehab.) District 2 Rehab. Unit(S/C) 12:40hrs. - District 1(DC) transmitting a 10-3(Working Fire) Assignment. 12:46hrs. - District 1(DC) reporting bulk of fire is k/d. 12:52hrs. - District 1(DC) reporting fire is u/c.

Wow, I first thought it was Memphis, TN! Anyway, it's too bad that it might be closing it's doors.

Didn't dispatch make an announcement in the beginning of the video that it was a titanium fire, so why were companies putting water on it? Instead of asking for more lines, why didn't they shut them down and use dry chem.? An explosion might never have happened if they just used dry chem.