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In 1947, the police were tipped off that someone had passed away in the Collyer mansion. The police forced their way in but found themselves barricaded by walls and booby traps made of old newspapers, folding beds, and tons of other junk that the reclusive Collyers had constructed to keep outsiders away. By the time authorities located the deceased brothers, they had removed more than 130 tons of rubbish from the mansion. The stash included the top of a horse-drawn carriage, a primitive x-ray machine, an automobile engine and chassis, 14,000 books, old medical equipment, dressmakers' dummies, and 14 grand pianos (that is not a typo). In an interview before his death, Langley Collyer was asked why he and his brother had saved tons of newspapers dating back to 1918. In a statement sure to endear him to Accumulators everywhere, Langley said he was saving the newspapers for his brother (who was blind) "so that when he regains his sight he can catch up on the news."

I missed tonites show ! ( November 19, 2004 ) ](*,) What happened !! Just cant remember its on Friday nites now!

Any other depts joining in use of UHF channels in Westchester.? Do any depts have written"verbal terms" when using this channel? such as ,,, Hydrant man ,roof or portable B for a certain seat on the apparatus? perhaps just call the FF by last name. I know BMFD used UHF Fg8 at the 9a Tanker MVA ,,,,did in coming depts switch to the host channel? 8) edited by TR54 just found a thread on this similar topic http://emtbravo.just5buckshosting.com/phpB...opic.php?t=1373 But still wondering if the ten codes are used on fireground UHF or is the INCIDENT Commad system followed ,,, plain english.

Pictures Looks good http://www.emtbravo.lunarpages.com/SpecFea...eganMackIP.html

Jack10562, Your "Forum Fast facts" posting are words to live by. Your post is the best one written.I enjoyed reading it.Good job LOL. In the words of a fine American "Even free speech has responsibility and consequences." x635

Yes !! if you call from the NEXTEL it disconnects you ,,Bad signal.

Nextel is still very expensive $$$. They lead customers to believe that the bigger they get the Better service (Coverage) we will have. Here we are ,,with the same poor conditions! NEXTEL needs to be more reliable.I also would make the switch if it wasn't for Direct connect.

If it was Jon Bon Jovi,,,,,, the fans would be dying just to meet him. LOL

Chris498 for your collection ! Parade journal from 1965. Hastings on Hudson FD host of the 12th annual Westchester County Convention Parade held September 16-18 1965 Journal is in excellent shape ,,, includes all the Parade information and intersting facts about Hastings on Hudson Fire Service in the 1960's. Names of Officers and members from HFD ,,Chief was B.Hoffman. from Hook & Ladder organized 1934.

Very Tragic -- The most difficult conditions --when children are involved.

All the Hydrants in my Village are Painted just as RES20CUE posted. The NFPA 291 Recommendation is very important for All pump operators to know. Several streets near my house have Fire Hydrants Painted with Red tops. If an MPO doesn't know this and connects to this low flow(>500GPM) hydrant,, he or she will not get the safe H20 flow to put the fire. I feel every pump operator should learn the above listed standard.If you respond to a town on M/A remember to go for the Green Hydrant if you have a choice. ** Post the NFPA Standard at the Firehouse ** Hydrants that flow- Less than 500 GPM= Red POOR 500- 999 GPM= Orange Better 1000-1499 GPM= Green Very Good more than 1500 GPM= light blue Major Water from a hydrant ! Be Safe

Training Training Training!!! Next week OFD has TIC training planned to address many of the fine points alsfirefighter mentioned .For instance -- victims appearing "darker" due to ambient temerature ,,,not white or red. The drill is being conducted by a certified operator.He is setting up a few excellent "on hands" search conditions as well a classroom session. Included will be Reconizing Haz Mat spills ,,Using liquid from a 55 gallon drum. The TIC is just a tool ,, trust good old search RULES !! BE safe

Great job ! I like the Training Calender for members to check event dates and times. Any update on Tanker 10 ? I looked at the photos from the Accident ,,,noticed PO Traditi Twn Oss PD in pic :sad:

Chili Night Reminder November 13 2004 mmmmmmmmm

DFFD227 site link http://www.nycfire.net/westaudio/

Cool New Arrivals 1965 Chevy Mini Attack Pre order

Try UHF 453.1875 mgz. PL 100 Not 100% sure ,, I was told they use this in addition to 156.000mgz

At 20:30 hrs ,,, with no alert tones,,, just a long Transmission about licenced to operate on assigned freq. Good enough. Back when only one dispatcher was on duty.Such as 602

The radio message I was thinking of was discontinued about 10 plus years ago. It would Sometimes include wake and Funeral infomation.It was done earlier than midnight.

Date: 11/10/04 Time: 1332 hrs Location: 2 Scott Lane Units: West Harrison FD, Harrison VAC, PD; Purchase E-240 Discription: Structure Fire with person needing EMS Writer: TR54, DRD, BFD1054, tbendick, Truck4 1333hrs - Harrison Police on scene working Fire 1334hrs -FD toned out for comfirmed fire. 1340hrs-CMD O/S with fire on 1st floor rear of P/D. 1345hrs- M/A Purchase E-240 to scene. 1400hrs- M/A North White Plains E-75 to cover. CMD rpts 1 L/S/O on 1st Floor. 1410hrs- Fire K/D. 1435hrs- C&O Zone 2 Req. 1459hrs- C&O Zone 3 Req.

Correct White Plains. 60 Control Radio question. Back when KED-281 was first located on Dana Rd ,,,the dispatcher would make a daily annoucement stating ALL the Frequencies the county was assigned to transmit on. What time was this done?

New question ... What Westchester County community (Village ,City OR Town) Hosted The 125th Anniversary FASNY PARADE held August 23, 1997. The event included approx. 5,000 Firefighters 1,000 fire vehicles from throughout NY state. One of the photos in the Gannett paper shows members of the Peekskill FD marching in the Firemen's Association of the State of NY. parade and Ardsley FD's Eng 242 ol' Betsy Driven by TK sr.

Page 14 .... Photo of Port Chester N.Y. fireman after battling a blaze damaged four buildings and injured dozens. Hose streams created ice. Helmet marker shows a # 2. Feb 19 1934. Awesome picture

Thanks Get Well soon ---- Hope you feel Better !!!

Just wondering :-k how this system is working out. Any Update ? Thanks