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Last night I drove one of our engines to the Liberty State park for to have it photographed with the tower lights in the background. This was my first year participating although my department has sent vehicles in the past. The site affords an amazing view of the city and the lights emanating from ground zero. While looking at the lights, I had a chance to reflect on the events both of that day and every September 11 since.  The tribute in lights reminds us what and who we lost. Sometimes “we shall never forget” simply is not enough.
 May all of those who were killed on 911 and have died since rest in peace knowing that you are not forgotten and we have picked up the torch and will carry on!  
Also a special thank you to the organizers and volunteers that made this happen. It was well run and a worthwhile endeavor. Not to mention the site chosen afforded an amazing view of the tribute in lights.

Last night I drove one of our engines to the Liberty State park for to have it photographed with the tower lights in the background. This was my first year participating although my department has sent vehicles in the past. The site affords an amazing view of the city and the lights emanating from ground zero. While looking at the lights, I had a chance to reflect on the events both of that day and every September 11 since.  The tribute in lights reminds us what and who we lost. Sometimes “we shall never forget” simply is not enough.
 May all of those who were killed on 911 and have died since rest in peace knowing that you are not forgotten and we have picked up the torch and will carry on!  
Also a special thank you to the organizers and volunteers that made this happen. It was well run and a worthwhile endeavor. Not to mention the site chosen afforded an amazing view of the tribute in lights.

Saw this on KME's Facebook Page
 
  Stephen Altieri > ‎KME Fire Apparatus
So just last week several staff from the Town of Mamaroneck traveled to the KME plant to check on the status of our 2017 KME engine 36 that has been at the factory for warranty repairs since March 19 2019. With seven items to be repaired only four of the seven items were repaired in the four month period and three new defects were identified
This seems to be poor performance on the part of KME. To the management of KME how does the Town get its truck back in service?
Stephen Altieri
Town Administrator
 
There appears to be no response for KME.
 

Saw this on KME's Facebook Page
 
  Stephen Altieri > ‎KME Fire Apparatus
So just last week several staff from the Town of Mamaroneck traveled to the KME plant to check on the status of our 2017 KME engine 36 that has been at the factory for warranty repairs since March 19 2019. With seven items to be repaired only four of the seven items were repaired in the four month period and three new defects were identified
This seems to be poor performance on the part of KME. To the management of KME how does the Town get its truck back in service?
Stephen Altieri
Town Administrator
 
There appears to be no response for KME.
 

The miniaturization continues. What will they shrink next?

The miniaturization continues. What will they shrink next?

The miniaturization continues. What will they shrink next?

The miniaturization continues. What will they shrink next?

I know a few troopers of the same size who used to drive the 5.0L Mustangs.
We used to chuckle watching them getting in and out of those cars. 
 
 

England was using them for years . I don't know were you put the bunker gear. 

NYPD has added new vehicles to their fleet. I saw a few of these in Manhattan today. 
 
Maybe we could have a caption contest? 
Here are my entries 
1) "I thought I told you not to leave the RMP out in the rain!"
2) "And what do you want to be when you grow up?"
 
 

The Town of Mamaroneck has an ambulance district. The district provides the medic and the Ambulance Corps (for the Town of Mamaroneck and (Larchmont) and Mamaroneck EMS for the village of Mamaroneck provide the ambulances. 

If anyone is interested contact 1 of the 3 photographers to have your apparatus pics taken
A disk with pictures of your rigs will be sent out to you for Free! 

2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder is the first pursuit-rated pickup truck
Goes Anywhere a Perp Can‎
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-builds-law-enforcement-the-f-150-of-their-dreams/vp-AAovQV6

This is nothing new 
New Rochelle's local did this against a few if it's members about 25 years ago. They dropped the charges. 

This is nothing new 
New Rochelle's local did this against a few if it's members about 25 years ago. They dropped the charges. 

This is nothing new 
New Rochelle's local did this against a few if it's members about 25 years ago. They dropped the charges. 

A CDL is not required for any emergency vehicle, only a valid drivers license. 
Almost all fire apparatus would required a CDL without the exemption. 
However the person delivering the vehicle is required to have a CDL. Once it is owned by a political subdivision,
the vehicle is considered an authorized emergency vehicle and the CDL exemption kicks in.  
They are even exempt from the tow truck regulation as are the NYPD tow trucks. 
(for those who would ask). Tow trucks are required to have tow truck plates. 
This is because tow trucks are required to have higher limits in insurance. 
 
 

They can always come to New York and replace the troopers that the governor is sending to NYC . 
Troop G in Connecticut isn't that far from 684. In fact they covered a small part of it. 

A CDL is not required for any emergency vehicle, only a valid drivers license. 
Almost all fire apparatus would required a CDL without the exemption. 
However the person delivering the vehicle is required to have a CDL. Once it is owned by a political subdivision,
the vehicle is considered an authorized emergency vehicle and the CDL exemption kicks in.  
They are even exempt from the tow truck regulation as are the NYPD tow trucks. 
(for those who would ask). Tow trucks are required to have tow truck plates. 
This is because tow trucks are required to have higher limits in insurance. 
 
 

Port Chester and Rye Brook settle fire contract dispute
After a year-long disagreement over an alleged breach of a shared fire services contract, Port Chester and Rye Brook have reached a settlement, the villages announced Thursday.
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2017/05/04/port-chester-rye-brook-dispute/101290204/

Port Chester and Rye Brook settle fire contract dispute
After a year-long disagreement over an alleged breach of a shared fire services contract, Port Chester and Rye Brook have reached a settlement, the villages announced Thursday.
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2017/05/04/port-chester-rye-brook-dispute/101290204/

But just think how much money the protesters brought into the city for both the UN and Trump Properties!  

But just think how much money the protesters brought into the city for both the UN and Trump Properties!  

Funny thing,
I don't remember hearing that the Chappaqua Fire Department or VAC had units at Bill and Hill's while he was president. Ditto on Crawford.  
 
Also the law was changed. Bill Clinton is the last ex president to receive protection for life. Now it only for 10 years after leaving office.