RWC130

Date: 10/30/06 Time: 0433 HRS Location: 900 Block of South Street C/S Division St. Frequency: 460.100 Units Operating: Peekskill PD Cars 254, 260, 250 (Sgt.) Description Of Incident: MVA, Car on Sidewalk hit a Building Writer: RWC130 0433 HRS Empire Ambulance contacted Peekskill PD to report they rolled up on an Unresponsive Male in a Vehicle at the intersection of South St. & Division St. 0437 HRS PPD Car 254 on scene, PO reports that the vehicle is up on the Sidewalk and has hit the building of Arthur Weeks & Son Jewelers 942 South Street. 0438 HRS PPD Car 260 on scene. 0440 HRS PPD Car 254 requests a Supervisor w/ Camera and Tow Truck. 0443 HRS PPD Car 250 Supervisor on scene. 0449 HRS PPD HQ advises that a Tow is responding. 0521 HRS Sellecks Auto Body removed vehicle.

RICHARD K. RETCHO Pine Bush, NY (NON-LODD) Richard K. Retcho, a 16 year resident of the area, passed away, Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus. He was 45. The son of Richard F. Retcho and the late Paula Simenes Retcho, he was born December 1, 1960 in New York City. Richard was a proprietor/owner of Automatic Security and Electric in Pine Bush. He was a member of the Church of the Infant Saviour, President of the Pine Bush Volunteer Fire Dept., Assistant Captain of Pine Bush Ambulance Corp., he was a member of the Orange County Fireman's Association, Hudson Valley Fireman's Association and the Fireman's Association of the State of New York. Survivors include loving father, Richard R. Retcho; his loving companion, Carol Miller at home; loving daughter, Vanessa Retcho and Ashley Retcho also at home; loving son, Bryan Retcho at home; loving sister, Carol Ventura and her husband, John of Harrison, N.Y.; grandfather, Vincent Savarrino of Pittston, Pa.; three nieces, Krista, Maria and Paula Ventura. Visitation: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Road, Pine Bush, NY (Orange County) Funeral Mass: Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 10 a.m. at The Church of the Infant Saviour. Fr. Kevin Gallagher will officiate. Burial will be held at St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY Memorial contributions can be made to: Bryan and Ashley Retcho Educational Fund C/O William M. Gagan Funeral Home P.O. Box 776 Pine Bush, NY 12566 Arrangements were made by the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc. For directions/info: www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com

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LIVE WIRES DOWN Recently, I heard a Fire Department being dispatched for Wires Down. The FD remained on scene for some time making numerous requests to the Dispatcher for an ETA on the power company. I could hear the urgency and frustration in the Chief's voice when he radioed in "Live Wires Down" and was told repeatedly by Dispatch "They are enroute no ETA available" Shortly after the Chief got on the air and stated "All FD units clearing the scene, cones have been set up" What kind of LIABILITY is on the Fire Department, City, Town, or Village now that the Fire Department has left a Hazardous Scene unattended? (John Doe comes walking along with his dog and gets cooked) Any thoughts?

Date: 10/29/06 Time 0950 HRS Location: County Route 1 & Transport Lane Frequency: 157.450, 153.860 Units Operating: Multi-Agency MCI Drill Description Of Incident: MVA Writer: RWC130

Date: 10/29/06 Time: 0125 HRS Location: Route 32 - IAO Bright Star Diner Frequency: 157.450 Units Operating: Woodbury FD & EMS Description Of Incident: Serious MVA Writer: RWC130 PD on scene reporting Serious Injuries

I've spoke to some senior firefighters both career and volunteer who were against hoods when they first came out because as stated "you knew the fire was too hot when your ears would burn and you backed out" I think they have a point however I am all for SAFETY! Let's be honest here all the boring OSHA videos many of us dread or fall asleep thru guess what? IT'S ALL ABOUT SAFETY!!! Maybe we should wake up and watch them. As mentioned above the Firefighter who fell down into the foam blanket survived because of FULL PPE. The stories go on and on and on..... Remember the Firefighter climbing up the Ladder carrying the Axe? Helmet and Bunker Pants only. He cut corners. What happened to him? BURNED VERY BAD! Anyone on EMTBravo been burned before? Maybe they can describe how much fun it was. NOT! "Tradition, Unhampered by Progress."

As I sit here on this Saturday afternoon I am glad to have EMTBravo. Not because I am a "BUFF" LOL Rather it's a great resource of News and Information. I make a bunch of posts on here but I think this one is for EMTBravo himself. Seth, THANK YOU for EMTBravo and all the work you put into this site. I really appreciate it. I hope some other members will jump in and say a few kind words. Rob

Remember585, Judges didn't see the Lights or hear the Siren but they did notice the DIRTY HOSE! Glad everyone is OK.

Date: 10/28/06 Time: 1620 HRS Location: Bear Mountain Bridge Road (Route 6 & 202) Frequency: 155.505 & 46.38 Units Operating: State Police & Continental Village FD Description Of Incident: Heavy Flooding Writer: RWC130 Bear Mountain Bridge Road IAO of Camp Smith is CLOSED in both directions due to Heavy Flooding.

Date: 10/28/06 Time: 0420 HRS Location: New York State Thruway Mile Marker 44.60 - Woodbury Frequency: 154.205 Units Operating: Woodbury FD, EMS, NYSP Description Of Incident: MVA w/ Pin Writer: RWC130

Chris192, Next time you buzz over Post 29 wave at me. I was walking my dog the other day and I saw a Chopper do a few circles overhead. I assume it was WCPD. BE SAFE! Awesome Bird!

When people have nothing better to do they find something to complain about. Enough said about that.... This message board is a very useful tool for ALL Firefighters, EMT's, Paramedics, and Police Officers for the ability to SHARE information. Keeping a "Top Secret" is nothing more than someone on a power trip when it pertains to a NEW apparatus. Why hide it? BE PROUD OF IT! I'd like to take a moment to wish the Members and Officers of Valley Cottage FD all the best with the new Ladder. P.S. Trauma74, You forgot the new colors!

NR, Bunkers? C'Mon.... Johnny Gauge & Roy didn't need Bunkers. They put out the Fire in Work Pants and Shoes with Turnout Coat, Helmet, and SCBA. Bunkers only at night! Anyone ever catch that? haha EMERGENCY! "Station 51 responding, KMG365"

HDQTRSWP, You do have a point! I have been out and about in public and you never know who is who. I have heard EMT's discuss a call with patient information. Police Officer's brag how they "tuned up" someone. Firefighter's tell bystanders it's Arson and C&O is still on the scene. Sometimes we have to keep our mouth shut for our own good! I don't feel giving away Police, Fire, or EMS Frequencies is an issue at all since you can find them on numerous websites including the FCC. It's all public Information. After the events of 9/11 should that be changed? Maybe I post the Frequencies in the Frequency Section for the benefit of our members. Unless someone has the Transmit Frequency and PL/DPL Tones not much can be done. I have seen a few BUFF sites that post TX, RX, and PL/DPL now that is without a doubt NOT GOOD! Yeah, maybe they will hear a buddy's plate being ran, drug bust, or on NYSP Car to Car "Left Lane 85 MPH Red Chevy" .... WHOOPS! Sometimes sensitive material does come over Police, Fire, and EMS Frequencies but that has been going on for many many years. Police go digital then 6 months later digital scanners come out. With that being said.... This has been discussed before but as a reminder to EVERYONE.......

Chris Rock "Police Training Video" LOL!!! This is hysterical!! (Caution on the language) VERY FUNNY!

I like it!

I went to visit E73/L42 on Prospect Ave in the Bronx back in the early 90's. "La Casa Caca" At the time E73 was a Mack CF and YELLOW!

Congrats to RES6CUE!

Westchester County Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Sunday October 29th 2006 2 PM Westchester County Emergency Services Training Center 4 Dana Road Valhalla, NY There will be two Firefighters names added to the Memorial Wall. Battalion 14 Deputy Coordinator, Robert Schnibe of the Hastings F.D. and Firefighter William MacAnally of the Ossining F.D.. All Westchester Fire Departments and EMS Agencies are invited to participate. If your agency would like to attend with personnel, apparatus or a color guard, please call 914-231-1851. Sponsored with the Westchester County Fire Chief’s Association

They must have been the FASTeam!

Yes, Let's NOT forget "Very Good" and my personal favorite "No Joy"

I have to say I LOVE the new and improved EMTBRAVO.COM If you take a moment to think back where this site was 1, 2, or 3 years ago it's very clear of the steps taken to improve the site by YOU! I'd love to see someone take the challenge of running a site trying to please almost 5,000 members or are we past that yet? YOU DO AN AWESOME JOB!!! I respect everyone's opinions on here as I know you do also but with all the time and work you put into this site for no one but US you deserve a compliment NOT negative comments. "I don't like this, I don't like that" With all due respect if you don't like it... Click the "X" at the top of the website. Enough is enough! THE NEW EMTBRAVO.COM SHOULD ABSOLUTELY STAY! Oh...by the way.... How many people made a DONATION to help cover the costs of EMTBRAVO we all love (or bitch about) so much?

X635, You should check out the Hyde Park Brewery! It's close to where the Drive-In is on Route 9 in Hyde Park. I was there for my BDAY back in April. If you don't go for the Good Food, Good Beer, then go just to see the Bartender..... Ashley! OH MY!!! Dutchess guys know what I mean? HAHA