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So far we have: Brewster with a team and 2 trucks Columbian Engine (Peekskill) 1 team Mahopac Falls 1 team and 1 truck Pound Ridge 1 Truck Any one needs more info PM me call etc. and for those of you that have contacted me I will get everything out to you asap

I have gotten 5 confirmed entrants for this event, Can anyone out there help me with vendors that would particape in an event like this I have contacted a few and some will not be around already committed to something else. If anyone wants to enetr a team or truck let me know Jim Arena

Well that would effect all the Districts in westchester both paid and volunteer correct? Are there any paid Depts that do not have Commisioners? I know there are some Volunteer that have Commisioners but they are not the funding agent still the town Board does. Westcheter 2000 called for some of this did it not?

May your Dad rest in peace, God Bless you and your family. Jim Arena and Family

Hey Myself and Gina are Heading down to New Orleans Tuesday Morning , to help out Extreme Makeover , there are doing two houses and a Church for the Season Finale. The two houses are being done for Volunteer Fireman, they had there houses destroyed, by Katrinia and there trailers destroyed by the Tornados that went threw there as well. There is more to the story, than above I will post more later. Have a safe week and God Bless. Jim Arena

Joe is back at work, He went back to work roughly a week ago,every thing went well, I have been told. Thank god I know my self and Gina where praying for a good outcome. God Bless

I think having had been a Chief, myself I did not get a Chiefs car till I became the Chief, I needed the "Whoopie Lights" on my personel vehicle . I was given 100.00 per month by the DEPARTMENT not the District, for Gas. When I became Chief I signed a piece of paper that limited the use of the vehicle. Did I always follow? No I would stretch it. As I am sure all have done at one point or another. Do I feel it should be 4hrs away on a hunting trip ? NO. I have a place I go hunting 4 hrs away , we donated 2000 feet of 3" Hose to them . MY Father ( EX Chief) Myself Chief at the time and two other Members took it to them in our own trucks, we where also hunting at the time. Listen we all know what we are getting into when we say we want to run for Chief or Asst. Chief it is time to grow up and be accoutable for what we do . Should it be parked in front or a " establishment" No it should not be. Since the vehicles are mostly owned by Districts they need to enforce the rules. The Department owned vehicles I am sure they give more leeway but we all get a bad name for it. I think the time has come to grow up and toe the line , set a standard and live by it, Way to many people watch what we do.

I understand you also get paid for mileage

We have 4 Games , Bucket Brigade,Tug O War,Hose Roll, Midnight Alarm. Apparatus Judging, Vendors,Food, A Child Area, Face Painting Jumpy Castle etc 10 00 to 4 00 Trophies, for winner of each event, Particapation awards, T shirts for Sale Fees are as Follows: Enter Apparatus for Judging 15.00 Enter a Team 25.00 (Team is 8) Need More Information Call 914 272 9712 or E Mail ja3kfd@aol.com

Let it SNOW

WE have a meeting on Feb. 7th I will post more info. after that , We do not have a cut off as of yet. That is some of the decesions we need to make as a group next week. Thank You. Jim Arena

Yes there are still active met this past week Thursday night I think it was.

Well in an ideal world yes the MPO should be by Engine, but that does not and can not always be the case. Yes that is what multi color lights are for to be able to see what water level is on a pumper or tanker ideally they would be on all four sides of truck, but usually on back left and right side. There are quite a few paid and volly depts that we all know of that have to drive and than run the line, hopefully some day all that can change.

Seth this truck looks like what is used to pre treat roads with the salt brine before storms

Taxi any one ?

Ed, I know you be here and help if you could, stay safe, we will keep you updated on what goes on. The organization will be sending out a letter to the area Departments for the February meetings so we can get everything started. Thank You Jim

Ed I know you be here and help if you could, stay safe, we will keep you updated on what goes on, The organization will be sending out a letter

Two Things I know for sure we use the pre treatment where I work, it is Liquid salt or salt water, we put it down on main roads only, myself and the crew I work with see No noticeable diffrence with it. It does not need to be Placared but you do have to have the Tanker endorsement to drive the truck to spread it. As well we do use the brine on all the in body sanders and that does make a diffrence when you use it , but there is an effective temp. that it works too. The funny part is that they say they want us to cut down on salt use but here we are putting down liquid salt (sodium) on the road hours before a snow event, if it turns to rain here we are washing it all into the resevoir system. The Liquid has to be down a few hours before the event they say it will last and be effective up to 24 hrs. I also read a letter and saw documents on the original liquid some towns where putting down and the State DEC made them stop because it was putting too many phosephtes into the water shed as well.

Jeff We will put everyone to work, we need you guys to field a team or two

Thank You, and we will be looking for help in all areas so I will keep you in mind.

Are they working on the Trunk System? If so all you would hear is the dispatch and that is it.

RIP, Chris helped us out so much thru everything with Jimmy, always made sure he got the word out. He will be sorely missed by everyone. God Bless Him and his family and friends thru this time. Jim and Gina Arena

Seth Workmens Comp is supposed to be Tax Free, but if you are getting the full salary you should be able to get it all back, We have a WC Lawyer that spoke to our Union Group I have his card you may want and need to talk with Him. PM or call me I can give you more

As stated the fire was started by people smoking crack and they got cold. We have no idea what the interior condition is like. Seth you ask the question about Moral Dilema, as so many older and wiser ,seasoned vets etc. Have said remember we did not create the situation the people we are going to help did. Yes it will bother me if there are 4 crack heads in there but I would not want to knock on anyones door to tell there wife and children Dad and Husband died in a booby trapped vacant building. To me there is No Reason to be in that building. If they are at the window or can be seen while venting, obviously we will get them but way too many unknowns for me. But you also said that the FD has done EXTENSIVE pre planning, I see red X on some of the plywood on ground level what is that about is it a point of entry that is known to be okay ?

Joe, Thoughts and prayers are with you and Wendy, as well as your boys, get well soon, As you know Gina and I are here if you need anything. Get Well Soon. Jim and Gina Arena, and Family