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Croton-on-Hudson FD - 437 Calls, no EMS.

Just some additions / corrections to the IA.
Date: 12/11/2012
Time: 1323hrs (1:23pm)
Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire
District: Croton Fire District
Location: 96 S Mt. Airy Rd (Between Glengary Rd and Georgia Ln)
Units on Scene:
Croton FD: 2081, 2082, E118, E119, E120, T10, R18
Ossining FD: 2331, 2334, TL42, U51
Montrose VAFD: 2571, 2574, E225
Buchanan FD: 2551, U12
Croton EMS: 55B2
Cortlandt EMS: 88B2
Ossining EMS: 74A1, 36M1
WCDES Units: Battalion 10, C&O Zone 4
Other: Croton PD, NYSP, Croton Water Department, Con Edison
Units on Standby:
Montrose FD: 2273, E121
Yorktown FD: L51
13:23 - Croton Full Department Response for Reported Structure Fire. 2081 responding.
13:24 - 2082 responding.
13:25 - 2081 on location, heavy fire showing from a 1.5 story wood-frame structure, 10-75.
13:27 - Ossining FAST, Buchanan Cascade, Croton, Cortlandt and 36M1 EMS units dispatched along with Battalion 10.
13:29 - Command reports 1.5 story wood-frame dwelling, heavy fire in basement and first floor, all occupants are out of the house.
13:40 - Bat 10 reports heavy fire conditions, 4 L/S/O, requesting E225 from Montrose VA to the scene.
13:46 - TL42 from Ossining to the scene.
13:49 - Bat 10 reports heavy fire conditions, now has 5 L/S/O.
13:50 - Con Ed Electric on scene, killing main. Bat 10 reports unit operating from exterior.
13:55 - Interior operations resuming.
14:17 - 88B2 to Phelps with one for possible smoke inhalation (civilian).
14:34 - Bat 10 reports all visible fire knocked down, probable will hold per Command.
14:45 - Bat 10 reports fire is under control.
15:07 - Ossining FAST & U12 released.
15:35 - TL42 released.
16:01 - E225 released.
16:19 - All Croton units in service, Command terminated.
On arrival, we had heavy fire coming out of the D-side basement windows, the C-side entrance to the basement and fire showing on the first floor. Crews mounted an aggressive interior attack along with a brief exterior attack, using handlines in the basement, first floor and attic as well as the exterior. We pulled the men back briefly to hit it from outside and regroup, then pushed on with coordinated roof ventilation.
The occupants of the home included two elderly parties that were assisted from the home by other family members and a work crew at a neighboring house. I give credit to these guys for getting everyone out of the house, as this fire took off with great intensity and speed.
The report from the occupants and C&O indicate candles in the basement fell and created a fire involving the bed, books, and other combustibles in the room. The gentleman in the basement ran upstairs and got everyone out of the house. (Thank God).
I'd also like to point out the understated usefulness of our Mutual Aid Coordinators - not just ours (Battalion 10). As the IC I was able to worry only about my units on scene, and anything I needed relayed to 60 Control or any apparatus requests, all I had to do was have Battalion 10 handle it. I know a lot of Chiefs and Incident Commanders feel the need to try and do everything, but this way worked SOOOO MUCH BETTER than other times where I tried to juggle both task.
If you have a fire in this county and don't have the luxury of an Aide, take advantage of the MACs (Battalions). That's what they're there for - not to run your call but to help you manage it.
On behalf of the Croton Fire Department, I'd like to thank our Mutual Aid partners from Ossining, Montrose VA and Buchanan for their assistance on scene, as well as the coverage units from Montrose and Yorktown. Also, thanks to Croton, Cortlandt and Ossining EMS for being there.
Lastly, thanks to the men of the CFD that were there today. You guys always make me proud.
Thanks.
Chief John Munson
Croton FD

Would you look past this if that Chief's vehicle was delivering donations to Newtown? What if he was buying gifts to bring to a Children's Hospital here in Westchester? This is such immature, cry baby bullshit.
For the record, I don't agree with the abuse of a take home car, but since nobody knows the facts here - let's stop speculating.
FACT: Some municipalities issue take-home vehicles for all kinds of staff members, including PD, FD, DPW and management folks.
FACT: Many of these municipalities don't have rules or regulations concerning the uses of these vehicles, and frankly don't even care.
FACT: A Westchester Fire Chief in Connecticut may be closer from point A in Westchester to point B in Connecticut then if he went to another location within Westchester County.
FACT: I see police officers, fire chiefs/commissioners, EMS officers, DPW bosses and governement officials using their take home cars for all kinds of things.
FACT: I never lose sleep over any of this. Neither should any of us. The same guys who are union firefighters that will come here asking all of us to "put aside our volunteer and paid BS" to help them keep their jobs also commonly take jabs at volunteers for dumb s*** like this. You can't play it one way all the time then flip it around and not expect people to call you out on it. Does it bother anyone else that WE are all our own worst enemies?!
Does it bother anyone else that Westchester County is literally a laughingstock to fire departments (paid and volunteer) outside of this area because of our never-ending bickering and dick-measuring contests?
Ugh!
Note: edited for grammar and layout improvement.

Date: 11/29/2012
Time: 1705hrs (5:05pm)
Location: Croton Harmon Train Yard, Building 6
District: Croton-on-Hudson FD
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 10, MTA
Units on Scene: [Croton FD: 2081 (IC), E118, E119, TL44, T10, R18], [Metro North FD: 2643 with Brigade], MTA PD
Units on Standby at CFD Station 3: [Montrose FD: 2271, E121], [Ossining FD: 2331, 2334, TL42]
Weather Conditions: Mostly Clear, 35 Degrees
Details: Confirmed roof fire possibly caused by construction on roof, E119 crew in building with 1 L/S/O, TL44 crew on roof, Command terminated at 1925hrs
Reporters: firedude
Writer: firedude

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Thanks to all the members, staff, and everyone else who have helped this forum to succeed and become what it is for the past 9 years, and many more to come.
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AKA "x635"

It's not going to hit us. Beach volleyball on Tuesday, anyone?

Snowicane?

Rain, no rain - I don't care - I will be OFF for this one!

Locusts

Hey all, we have a few older pieces of equipment laying around the fire house and I believe I can put together somthing for Tanker 10 to assist in bring water from a lake to the fill site engine. But I need a 5 inch storz to 6 inch male thread adapter. I do not want the Village to purchase this item if it does not work, so I am reaching out the the members here. If you have one and its not being used everyday, I would like to borrow it for a few days to test out the idea... I will gladly travel to pick it up and return it to you...
anyone ??? ( willing to leave my son Ryan as collateral )

I might be going to one of the shoots of the show. I know someone who works for NBC and might be able to take me down. I'll take pictures.

Barry, that poor horse is glue by now.
We are unveiling a new site very soon. Our current site has had issues so we've been using Facebook to show everyone our latest stuff.
www.facebook.com/crotonfire

You obviously did not watch lol

County: Westchester
City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Montrose Veterans Affairs Fire Dept.
Unit designation/identifier: Marine 21
Manufacturer and Model: Brunswick Commercial & Government Products (Boston Whaler) 22' Guardian Rescue Boat
Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: N/A
Status: DELIVERED
Notes: The new Marine 21 was delivered yesterday, 10/9, this will be replacing the current Marine 21, a 1978 Boston Whaler 17' Guardian Rescue Boat. Still needs lettering and radio install
Features:
Remote control 200,000 cp spotlight
Handheld spotlight
Whelen 48" led edge ultra freedom w/siren
Hi-low bow/side rails with 34” dive/rescue door
Bow storage locker
Forward below deck storage compartment
50" aluminum deck utility box
Raymarine c90w 9" widescreen display w/loaded us charts
Raymarine dsm300 sounder with transom transducer
Mercury 225xxl Verado outboard engine

Come out to support Croton Explorer Post 2089 on Saturday October 20th and Saturday November 10th, 2012.
Cars: $8
Trucks/SUV's: $10

Mmm.....SAMMICHES!!!!

I guess to make sure everyone was healthy?!?!

Ouch.

As of 2013 all radios will look like this
and they will work!
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Yes, but the Chief did provide the good looks ;-)!
John, kidding aside, with all the technology today, a YouTube video was a great idea.
Best of luck with your recruitment (more importantly your retention) efforts.

After months of work, one of our members recently put together this video "trailer" to help us attract some newer members, and to show people what we do and who we are.
We are in the midst of a recruitment campaign that will be unveiling soon. It will feature a new website (I hope), a recently created Facebook page (facebook.com/crotonfire) and signs/posters put up around our community.
Please check out the video and let the creator, Meraash, know how nicely done it is.
Thanks.
-2081

kids!!!

No it isn't.

My name is Kevin Freeman and it was my house, 22 Woodside Ave, that burned to the ground. Thankfully nobody was home at the time. My wife watched from the street and called me to come home just after 4pm. Longest commute of my life.
We're living in a hotel in New Rochelle now and dealing with all the madness. Obviously our lives will never be the same, but it could've been a lot worse if it happened at night. The house was totally engulfed in a matter of minutes.
I just came from a meeting with investigators who showed me crazy pictures of the incident I could hardly believe. They mentioned this site, but those shots aren't here. The pictures in this thread were from around when I got home and the firefighters were working on saving my neighbors place.
He's hoping they'll tear it down with all the water and smoke damage.
We have a storage locker already filled with clothes. People have been so supportive and generous. I wish I could say thank you to everybody personally. My work set up a site for me www.22woodsidefund.org. We'll take a beating on the contents insurance for sure.
BUT we'll rebuild. Thanks again for all the support.

Croton DPW uses this frequency.