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Condolences to the family and the YFD. Capt. Tom

Date:7/11/12 Time:15:30 Location:73-75 Lake Ave Tuckahoe Frequency: Units Operating:E-27,29,30,31 L-16,15 C-2102,2101 New Rochelle 1&1 to EFD Sta 1 Weather Conditions:hot Description Of Incident:Fire in basement and 1st floor 2 1/2 frame row house. 2 lines operated, L-16 aerial to open roof. Quick knock down, extensive overhaul. No injuries. Reporters:capt2102

For those of you from the south... that's a maul, y'all.

Quite possible the monitor was the one who reported it. If this is true BOTH cheating hairbags should be shown the door.

The aerial for Ladder 15 was actually repaired last week. L 15 is still running with E 31 out of temporary Sta 6 while Sta 5 is repaired. Prioir to its repair it was run for ground ladders and equipment. If an aerial was needed or if it was going to a known multi dwelling ( which there are alot of in its 1st due area ) the Duty officer would request for the 2nd truck to start out also.

No idea when we get back into Sta. 5 Sta. 6 is vacant auto body/ repair shop.

Ladder 15 has been assigned to temporary Sta 6 with E 31 for the last year while Sta 5 undergoes renovation. L 15 has no working aerial, only ground ladders, TL 17 will not fit in temporary Sta. 6 About 3 months ago L 16 aerial broke and TL 17 was parked outside at Sta 2 in Tuckahoe (it does not fit inside). Since the cold weather has set in we have had to run TL 17 out of the repair shop at Sta.1 and have reassigned E 27 to Sta. 2 so that it can be inside also. Over the weekend, other equipment problems resulted in only a spare duty car with 2 firefighters assigned to Sta. 6. As of 4 pm today we are back to "normal" 4 Engs.; 1 tower ladder; 1 truck with no aerial.

Date: 1/17/12 Time: 10:39 Location: 1 Riverview Fountains at Riverview Frequency: Units Operating: E 27, 29, 30 ,31, L17, 2102, 2108 M/A New Rochelle Eng. to STA 1 Weather Conditions: Rain Description Of Incident: Small fire on 2nd floor of 5 story Sprinklered nursing home. Quick knock down. One worker to ER via EVAC. No injuries to residents. Side note: E 27,30 L17 2102 & EVAC had just cleared from 2 car head on mva with 1 extrication. Reporters: capt2102 Writer:

Best of luck to you always Bill, may the road rise up to great you and the wind be always at your back. And keep that left arm straight and your head down. Capt. Tom Ferrara

Thoughts and prayers to FDMV and the family of FF Townes

I have almost 22 years running the shift... and I believe I have it down to a science. First thing you do when you walk in the door is pour yourself a cup of coffee. The night shift will have 2 pots going. You might not get to drink it, but it's nice to have. The next thing to do is discuss what to have for dinner. This is where all of that preplanning comes into play. The only day there is no question what is on the menue is Sunday. Sunday is gravy (red sause with meat) for the Italian Battalion. Stay Safe.

What the heck is "par" staffing?

EFD Group 2; Eng 31 & 2102. Good job lads.

Glad to see that no one was injured... burning L.D.H. sure does make alot of black smoke doesn't it?

Great point to leave battery in place to be able to roll down windows, move seat etc. And yes, always check with PD about moving car or using absorball. They may want scene photos. As far as disconnecting battery; take the negative terminal FIRST. Just had this discussion the other nite with a younger member of my crew. If you go for the positive terminal first and hit a part of the car body with your tool you can actually weld your tool to the car. As far as disconnecting the battery, I can recall 3 car/ truck fires I've had that were on the hook of a tow truck comming through my district. The batteries were left connected by another Fire Dept. where the MVA occured and that Dept. failed to disconnect the battery. The damaged car is bouncing around on the hook and a pinched wire from the crash starts the car on fire. Tow truck/flatbed driver looks back and the vehicle on the hook is cooking. My rule is if the car is being towed away disconnect the battery... negative terminal first.

Pops... you have been around for a long time. Is it true the first order you heard on the job was "Giddy-up"?

May GOD watch over their families.

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Members are requested to assemble at Steel Point, I-95 Exit 29 corner E. Main St. & Stratford Ave, in Bridgeport by 8 AM Friday where secure parking for cars and buses will be provided. Shuttle buses will transport to St. Augustine church for the funeral of Lt. Velasquez. Following that service buses will shuttle to St. Nicholas Church for FF Baik's funeral. Following that service buses will transport back to Steel Point or to Arena at Harbor yard for collation. Following collation, buses will transport members to Steel Point. Steve and Mitch... I pray for both of your families and the brothers of Bridgeport FD. I will miss you both. Capt. Tom

Date:12/8/09 Time:23:50 hrs. Location: Quincy Condos, Southport section Frequency: Units Operating: FFD E 4,1,2,3,5 L2 R1 C3,2,1,5(safety) Westport E,Tk Batt; Bridgeport E,Tk Batt. Stratfield FD Weather Conditions: Windy Description Of Incident:Heavy fire 2nd floor, 2story frame attached garden type condo.Multiple hand lines, no aerial access. U/C appx. 00:30 clear scene 05:06 Reporters: Writer:

Filmed at the Fairfield Regional Fire School flashover training unit. http://www.fairfieldfireschool.com

Brothers: Eastchester Fire Sta.3 will be open to all on Monday for bathroom, coffee, bottled water etc. Sta. 3 is at the corner of Midland Ave. and Kraft Ave.; down the street from Scout Field and the Funeral home.

Date:8/8/09 Time:13:32 Location: 344 Post Rd Frequency: Units Operating: E-27,29, L-16,TL 17 C 2102 dispatch; 10-75 E31, FDNR L-12 to cover with E30. Weather Conditions: clear Description Of Incident:Fryer unit in rear kitchen, no auto F/X system. 2 lines off E27, E-29 5"water supply, L-16 to roof to open. Fire contained to rear room and duct work. Reporters: Writer: capt2102

Barry, what are the ground ladders? Looks like a 28' inside.

Those of you who live or work in NY have alot of good pizza joints to choose from. In CT. it is harder to find GOOD pizza. Don't be too excited about Pepe coming to Yonkers. And by the way if you're in CT take I-95 Exit 24 in Fairfield and go to the Pepe's there; it's about 20 miles closer to NY then New Haven.