soboss34

Change the lenses to green or blue.

Thanks for posting that. I was a NYCEMS "Blacksheep" in the mid to late '80s and watching that brought back memories

SCUBA Unit?

"I personally have extinguished a basement fire alone, dragged 150 ft of preconnected line, one guy pumping water, me extinguishing. Not safe, but my neighbors house is still standing." Really??? So your neighbor's "property" was worth risking your life and performing unsafe tactics for???? You just stated that even you have done things "not by the book" and I'm sure if you posted a video of it being done, you would have been verbally beaten to a pulp. Things were not done great in the video, but we all are aware of the limitations some departments face. I have seen things done improperly in both career and volunteer departments. Bashing volunteers or anyone for that matter won't help anyone. As mentioned earlier, constructive criticism is fine as long as everyone can learn from it and not be "bullied" into being afraid of ever questioning if there is a better or different way to do things.

What is the current status/capabilities of the Greenburgh Tech Rescue Team? Is it still around?

Preconnected tools are definitely a plus. But for those times when 100' of reeled hose won't reach, or you're at a multivehicle wreck and the preconnected tools are already in use at one pin, having the portable generator mounted on a hand cart with a cutter and spreader and lines is a blessing. As for mounting in the vehicle, keeping the tools to the rear of the apparatus is tough because often you pull up on an MVC and can't get the rear of the apparatus closer; mounting to one side or the other causes you to lose working length when the wreck is on the opposite side; multi tool setups are great-if you can afford it and have lots of room to spare. I have seen a transverse compartment where the tray slides out to either side, with tools/rams,etc mounted on it to make them accessible from either side. The generator is mounted in a fixed position on the wall of the compartment with on/off switches on both sides of rig. Reels were mounted above in compartment and could feed out either side with rewind controls mounted on both sides. Saw this at Firehouse Expo a few years back. Have never been a fan of the bumper mounted tools. Road grime gets in (no matter how well enclosed tools are), it adds to the length of the rig, and Lord help you if you get hit in the front!!! Instead of replacing a steel bumper and brackets (and maybe a winch), you're looking at A LOT more expense and vehicle being out of service time. Also, doing maintenance might be tougher on bumper mounted tools. Not sure about that-maybe Barry or someone with that setup can elaborate.

Date:9/08/13 Time:1415 hrs Location: Veterans Park (Seaview Ave)- Oysterfest Units: T-2,E-2,E-3,E-4,E-5, R-1, C-2, NEMS, NFD Fire Marshal Description: Report of swing ride collapse with multiple patients and entrapment. Upon arrival of E-6 (detailed to firewatch at festival) no entrapment and 15-20 victims. Call is ongoing at this time 9/9/13: UPDATE. Cause is under investigation. 18 victims total. 2 of the 18 remain hospitalized with serious injuries.

<p>Date:<br>9/03/13 Time:<br> approx 1735 hrs Location:<br> 21 Osborne Ave Units:<br><br>E3,E2,E4(RIT),T2,T1,R1,C2,NEMS Description:</p> Report of a fire on 2nd floor of an OMD. Upon arrival, E3 reports smoke showing and stretching a 1-3/4" line. Reports of elderly couple trapped on 3rd floor. C2 on scene reporting smoke from Bravo side. T2 located elderly couple on 3rd floor and performing "protect in place". quick knockdown of fire in 2nd floor kitchen. T2 asking for more ventilation due to increasing smoke condition on 3rd floor. Parties evacuated by FD to EMS for transport to ER. Protect in place performed due to smoke conditions, age of victims and medical conditions, and Collier mansion conditions on 3rd floor with all windows nailed shut as well.

Date: 8/24/13 Time: approx 1300 hrs Location: 206 Suncrest Rd Units: C2,E2,T2,E1,T1,R1,E5(RIT) Description:Report of smoke coming from windows of unit in townhouse complex. Upon arrival, T2 reports light smoke from C side. Entry gained and working fire called by T2. E1 stretched and put into operation an 1 3/4 line .T2 opened up structure. R1 and T1 primary searches negative. E1 hit hydrant and stretched backup line. Quick knockdown with fire contained to room of origin. Smoke damage throughout. No injuries to FD or civilians.

Date: 08/18/2013 Time:0538 hrs Location: 23 Pettom Rd Units:C2,E2,T2,E1,T1,R1,E5(RIT).E3 and E4 added after arrival of initial alarm units. New Canaan,Rowayton and Westport FDs called for coverage. NEMS and several M/A EMS called Description: Report of a house fire with people trapped. Upon arrival C2 found a 1-1/2 story Cape with heavy fire showing at A/D corner (garage), heavy smoke throughout structure. Two occupants had jumped out of windows and suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation. FD forced front door and found 3rd party behind the door with burns over approx 90% of his body.He was removed and turned over to EMS. Heavy smoke and high heat throughout structure. Quick knockdown by engine companies. During initial attack, truck and rescue companies found 4th victim in upstairs bedroom unconscious,unresponsive and with extensive burns. Victim removed with CPR in progress and turned over to EMS. Investigation being done by NFD Fire Marshal's Division and CT State Fire Marshals.

Amen nfd2004. The only good thing about the Rolling Stone cover, is that I'm using it for target practice at the range.

I can easily look him in the face and would gladly treat him to "extralegal torture"!!! preferably, i would be seeing his face through my rifle scope. He's a piece of s@#t...plain and simple and i don't care what he was before he became the Boston Marathon bomber. he is what he is...a terrorist and murderer!!!!

Worked as a medic in Yonkers in the mid 80's and had the honor and privilege of having Nick as an ER doc, medical control, and tutor. He was a wealth of knowledge, a wonderful person, and it was never a boring night in the ER when he had one of his hawaiian shirts on. Rest in Peace.

Date: 06/08/13 Time: approx 0315hrs Location: 14 Shore Front Park Units: E5, C2, E2, T2, T1, R1, E3 (RIT), NPD, NEMS, NFD Fire Inspection Division Description: Dispatched as homeowner stating smoke alarms sounding in house with smoke in basement. E5 arrived on scene reporting smoke showing out of a 1.5 story wood frame residence. E5 officer updated as other units arrived that fire was in A/D corner of basement. (1) 1 3/4 line stretched to basement. 2nd line as backup. T2 horizontally ventilated and set up PPV. R1 reports primary search negative. T1 opened up walls on D side 1st floor- negative extension. Fire contained to basement, but heavy smoke damage throughout house. Fire inspectors investigating.

Date: 05/21/13 Time: 1200 hrs Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire, 2 Alarm District: NFD Location: 43 East Avenue Units: C2, E4, E1, T1, R1, T2, E2, E3 (RIT), E5 (2nd Alarm), NEMS, NPD, CL&P Frequency: NFD Dispatch/FG Weather Conditions: Clear and hot Reporters: soboss34 (wasn't there Got info from FF at scene and CT Fire-EMS site) Description: NFD dispatched for reported structure fire with fire in basement. NPD on scene prior to FD reporting heavy smoke from structure. E4 arrived first on scene and reported fire showing, stretching line and going in. E2 laid in from hydrant. T2 vented. R1 primary search negative. C2 requested 2nd alarm. E5 responded and became RIT. 2 additional lines stretched. Structure is a residential balloon frame construction. Fire reported to be "running the walls". One line taken up to 2nd floor. No reported injuries. Note: this was all the info I got. If I missed something or switched something around I apologize. Please let me know and I'll correct it.

Date:4/17/13 Time:approx 0130 hrs Incident Type:Structure Fire in Multi-unit dwelling District: Norwalk FD Location: 261 Ely Ave- Roodner Ct Housing Complex Units:E5,E2,E3,T2,T1,R1,C2 Frequency:NFD Dispatch/FG Weather Conditions: Reporters:nfd248/soboss34 Description: Reported fire on 3rd floor. Nothing showing upon arrival of 1st due units. Smoke condition found on 3rd floor. Located fire in bedrroom of one apt. 1 L/S/O. 2nd line stretched as backup. All hands working. Building evacuated and horizontal vent initiated.

Date: 4/16/13 Time: 1413 hrs Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire (2nd this shift) District: Norwalk FD Location:19 Lawrence Street Units:E5, E2, E3, T2, T1, R1, C2 Frequency: NFD Dispatch/FG Weather Conditions: Cloudy/cool Reporters:soboss34/nfd248 Description: C2 has fire in the attic, 2 lines stretched at this time. Trucks opening up. R1 conducting a primary search. 1413 R1 reporting primary searches are negative. 1416 C2 reporting bulk of fire is k/d. T2 coming off roof to assist with overhaul. 1427 C2 placing fire under control. Companies will be o/s for a while overhauling. 1444 C2 requesting Red Cross for displaced residences.

Date: 4/16/13 Time:1225 hrs Incident Type:Reported Residential Structure Fire District:Norwalk FD Location:100 San Vincenzo Pl Units:E5, E2, E3 (RIT), T2, T1, R1, C2 Frequency: NFD Dispatch/ FG Weather Conditions: Cloudy and cool Reporters: soboss34/nfd248 Description: 1225 E5 o/s light smoke showing, investigating 1226 E5 reporting stretching 1 3/4", E2 taking hydrant. 1228 E3 o/s setting up RIT, C2 o/s taking command. 1229 R1, T2, C7 (Safety) o/s. 1231 C2 reporting fire on 1st floor, 1 l/s/o, 2nd line being stretched. Sprinkler heads have been activated. 1233 T1 responding from apparatus maintenance. 1235 C2 reporting bulk of fire is k/d, overhaul in progress, sprinklers in process of being shut down. Requesting on duty inspector. 1238 FM2 responding, T1 o/s. 1240 C2 placing incident under control.

Yes, but they did strictly BLS transport between facilities. AA Ambulance based in the Bronx had the Yonkers 911 contract which it won from Abbey Richmond. Empress got it when all of the medics at AA Ambulance (of which I was one) walked out on them at midnight and went to Empress. There is a lot more to the story in terms of behind the scenes stuff, but that's the Cliff Notes version.

Date:12/19/12 Time: Approx 1230hrs Incident Type:Fire in a commercial building (woodworking shop) District:NFD Location:302 Wilson Avenue Units:E5, E2, E3 (RIT), E1 (S/C) T2, T1, R1, C2, NEMS, NPD Frequency: NFD Dispatch/Fireground Weather Conditions: Clear/cool Reporters:soboss34 Description: Received dispatch report of fire in woodworking shop at above location. First arriving engine and Car 2 report smoke coming from front of building. Line stretched and put into operation. 2nd due engine hit hydrant and laid in approx 500 ft of 5" from hydrant. Fire located in dust collection system in workshop. Fire was kept in check by sprinkler system. Horizontal venting done by truck companies and rescue company. Quick knockdown by 1st due crew.

Date:12/14/12 Time: 1528 Incident Type: Structure Fire District: NFD Location: 3 Olean Street Units: E5, E2, E3(RIT), T2, T1, R1, C2, E1(added later) Frequency: NFD Dispatch/Fireground Weather Conditions: Clear/cool Reporters: soboss34 Description: 1528 hrs: Corner of Kossuth St and Olean St, possible house fire. 1532 hrs: Car 2 on scene, 2.5 wood frame, fire showing, A/B side 1533 hrs: Appears to be vacant house at this time 1534 hrs: Truck 2, Eng 2 on scene 1534 hrs: Eng 3 on scene as RIT 1536 hrs: Car 2 requesting 4th due engine, Rescue on scene Car 2 reporting 3 L/S/O, Truck 2 is opening up the roof at this time.Rescue searched upstairs and assisted with ventilation. Eng 1 arrived and became RIT. Eng 3 put to work

Date: 12/01/12 Time: Approx 0003 hrs Location: 9 Talmadge Pl District: NFD Frequency: NFD dispatch/Fireground Units: C2, E2, T2, E5, E1 (RIT), T1, R1, S/C-E3, NEMS, NPD, FM Division Weather Conditions:Cold/Clear Reporters: soboss34 Writer: soboss34 Call came in for report of smoke coming from bathroom on 2nd flr of 2.5 story house. Upon arrival, C2 and 1st due units report heavy fire showing from 2nd flr. . 2 lines stretched and in operation. E3 special called to scene. 1225 - 3 lines now in operation. Attacking on 2nd floor via ladders. Stairs are gone & floor on 2nd floor is compromised. 1230 - 2 firefighters fell through stairs. Being evaluated by EMS. 0100(approx)-Fire placed under control. Secondary searches negative. UPDATE: There were 3 firefighters who fell through interior stairs. All are fine, with one sustaining 2nd degree burns to his arm due to embers burning through his coat.

Date:11/03/12 Time:0834 hrs Location: Strafalino Bridge Frequenc!!y: NFD Units Operating: C2,T2,E3,E5,R1,NEMS,NPD Weather Conditions: Clear/cool Description Of Incident: Maintenance worker fell and injured in vault Reporters: soboss34 Units dispatched for a report of a maintenance worker who fell approx 30 ft into a vault located inside of one of the bridge caissons. Upon arrival, air monitoring showed 20.9% Oxygen and no other gases present. EMS and FD got to victim via access ladder and found him conscious and in pain secondary to leg, hip, back and neck injuries. While being immobilized and treated by EMS, FD set up a tripod , haul and belay systems. Victim was secured into Stokes basket and hauled in a vertical lift to top of vault. To bring victim to street level, a Z-rig was set up on stairs leading from vault to roadway and he was then hauled to street level, placed on stretcher and transported to Norwalk Hospital. Air monitoring was continuously done throughout rescue and there were no other hazards noted.

Date: 10/27/12 Time: 1651 hrs Location: Veteran's Park/Marina Frequency: NFD Units Operating: C2,T2, R1, E3, E1 w/ Marine 212(zodiac), NPD Dive Team/Patrol/ Detectives, NEMS Weather Conditions: Cloudy, warm Description Of Incident: Car submerged in harbor with people still inside Reporters: soboss34 Units dispatched for reported car into water at Veterans Park marina with occupants(unk #) still in vehicle. Multiple phone calls. While units enrt, dispatch updated with civilians entering water attempting rescue of occupants. Updated from dispatch that car is now completely submerged with no one removed. FD units on scene entered water and took out rear window of vehicle-removed one male/one female unconscious and both in cardiac arrest. FD searched rest of vehicle with negative results. CPR initiated and NEMS ALS on scene beginning treatment. PD divers entered water and cleared vehicle and surrounding area. Vehicle removed by heavy tow. Occupants transported to Norwalk Hospital by NEMS.

Date:10/15/12 Time: approx 1130 Location: Long Island Sound near border of Westport Frequency: NFD Units Operating: NFD Marine 224 (24' vessel), Marine 238 (new 42' vessel), NPD Marine 2, Westport FD Weather Conditions: cloudy/warm Description Of Incident: Report of vessel taking on water/PIW Reporters: soboss34 NFD dispatch advised by Marine 238 they received distress call of person in the water clinging to his boat. NFD E-3 dispatched and responded with Marine 224 as well. NPD and WFD notified. 238 arrived on location and found male victim in water clinging to 14' vessel. Victim pulled from water and treated for mild exposure. Marine 224 on scene and began dewatering operations. If I miised anything, please PM me and let me know.