RWC130

I was just watching the WB11 or now as they call it CW11 News at 10 PM and I caught the tail ending of a story that NYC is selling 5 or 6 of the Firehouses that were closed down. I guess that means SLIM chances at re-opening. Anyone hear about this?

Seth, This site started out with you telling me at 3 AM, "Hey check this out" Remember? I will never forget. We went from a few guys and a few topics to what? 5,000 members and more topics than you can imagine. THAT IS AMAZING! This site EMTBravo has enabled THOUSANDS of Firefighters, Police Officers, EMTs, and Paramedics to network and discuss multiple topics. No site offers that unless it's a bashing/rant site which is something you have stayed far away from. A LOT of stuff that goes on here in our own county I would not know without EMTBravo. Just to clear the air, I was in no way putting the site down. I was just stating MY opinion. It does seem a little cluttered when you log on the the EMTBravo.com page but I understand the site needs it's sponsors to continue. In closing I just want to say THANK YOU as a friend and as a EMTBravo member. Maybe other members could show some appreciation for all of the work you do on this site for us and DONATE!

It's cluttered up with way too much stuff!

WOW...... Long Island Volunteer FD's are getting SLAMMED! Sad to hear about something like this, It hurts ALL of us as VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS!

Date: 10/09/06 Time: 1753 HRS Location: Maximum's Deli 143 Main Street - Brewster, NY Frequency: 155.505 NYSP, 153.9125 PCSO Units Operating: New York State Police, Putnam County Sheriff Description Of Incident: Robbery In Progress w/ Deli Clerk Stabbed Writer: RWC130 -Putnam County Sheriff and State Police on scene confirming 1 male victim stabbed in the back. Request EMS -Putnam County Sheriff request an expedite on EMS and PCSO to notify BCI (Investigators) -Numerous NYSP & PCSO units responding to scene. -Victim transported to Danbury ER (CT)

I've seen a few in Mount Kisco, NY and in Valhalla, NY on the Westchester Medical Center campus. Peekskill, NY had them until the mid 1990's FYI: I am a huge Gamewell Fire Alarm Box collector. I restore them. I have 25 or so Gamewell Boxes from late 1800's on up to Present.

This is a LAFD Engine responding thru some traffic where no one moves out of the way. Very Professional!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rVsfiUpgp0 Enjoy!

Date: 10/07/06 Time: 1516 HRS Location: 800 block of Pelham Parkway & Rusciano Blvd. (I/R/O the old Pergament's) Frequency: 46.26, FG 4 Units Operating: Pelham Manor 2361, 2363, E1, E2, TL3; New Rochelle 2302, E22, L12, Batt. 18, Empress EMS Description Of Incident: Working Fire - Fully Involved Vacant Warehouse Writer: RWC130, Soon2bFF, tbendick (O/S), Truck4 (O/S) 1517 HRS 60-Control advising 2363 of Multiple Calls reporting Heavy Smoke near the Shopping Center 1518hrs- Bronx sending 3 and 2 to Pelham Parkway X Boston Road in the Bronx for structural fire. 1519 HRS Pelham Manor Car 2363 E1, E2, TL3 on scene Car 2363 Transmits Working Fire, Fully Involved Vacant Warehouse Exterior Operations, Requests 1 & 1 from New Rochelle to the scene 1522 HRS New Rochelle Car 2302, E22, L12 responding 1525 HRS Pelham FD on standby to cover Pelham Manor 1529 HRS New Rochelle Car 2302, E22, L12 on scene 1600hrs- Fire K/D. CMD req Con Ed Electric and Gas to scene to shut utilities so the building can be torn down.

What is the FD schedule like? 1 DAY ON, 1 MONTH OFF ? haha Good for you Seth, Enjoy it!

JBE, I have seen that happen myself. Not very good PR to say the least. What happened to Pedestrians Have The Right Of Way? What happened to "Emergency Operation" Code 3, You must gain control of the intersection and proceed when SAFE to do so? I can relate to the need of getting to the scene of a fire, police, or medical emergency as fast as possible but GOOD JUDGMENT should be utilized. Yeah, a little blast to say "Move Your @%%" is understandable but I am sure the lady, obviously HANDICAPPED did not do it on purpose.

I'd say that was a BUSY night in Brooklyn. Did you catch the year? 1971 COOL!

I HOPE THIS HELPS!

The US Postal Police has a Plain Clothes Division of Investigators "Postal Inspectors" and a Uniformed Division "Postal Police Officers" The are Federal Law Enforcement Officers (As Posted Above)

This is a fund raiser for John Gurga, a 15 year old boy that was severely burned during a Campfire Accident this past Spring. He is still in Critical Condition at Westchester Medical Center. All proceeds will benefit his family who have stopped working to stay by his side. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2006 1 PM to 4 PM The Barking Frog 435 Fishkill Avenue (Route 52) Beacon, NY 12508 $20.00 ALL you can drink Coors Light Drafts and ALL you can eat. Meet the Coors Light Girls! Music, Raffles, Food, and Coors Light on Draft!

WHOOPS!!! Did anyone hear about the Indian Point Emergency E-Mail sent out on 10/4? SEMO State Emergency Management Office sent out an e-mail to numerous officials and the press indicating that Indian Point had some sort of Emergency. It was a mistake during a training exercise. Mistake??? Had the officials and press not called to verify it was a mistake I can not even begin to imagine the panic here in Westchester County. It was on News12 all night last night. I am sure it will be in the Newspapers today (Thursday)

VERY SAD!!!!! OK, Did I miss something? "City Officials" said she might have been saved but they were forced to close the Fire Station due to residents voting against a proposed tax increase. Sounds like they are trying to rub this death in the faces of the tax payers no? If you knew this would happen then why the #%&@ did you close the Firehouse? PUBLIC SAFETY SHOULD NEVER BE CUT EVER AND IF ACTIONS BY CITY GOVT CAUSE SUCH A LOSS WELL THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! Did I read into this too much or are they basically saying: "We knew it would happen but you voted the tax increase down so oh well" AMAZING!

Ordinary People Extraordinary Courage A Gripping Documentary From Academy Award Winner Bill Couturie "INTO THE FIRE" Firefighters, From Big Cities To Small Towns Airs nationally on: The History Channel October 13, 8PM October 22, 4PM

CONGRATS BRO!

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Thank God for this. I have that problem with my 3 SLK's ALL the time! LOL

Bring back MACK!

Date: 10/01/06 Time: 1305 HRS Location: Bradhurst Avenue Frequency: 155.505 NYSP, 155.310 WCPD Units Operating: New York State Police, Westchester County Police, Mount Pleasant Police, and several other PD's including K9 and Avaition Description Of Incident: Multiple PD units in the area of Bradhurst Avenue and the WMC Campus. Suspect is wanted for passing contraband inside the County Jail. Writer: RWC130 UPDATE: 1332 HRS State Police TMC advising units "That Subject" has been tracked to the area of 19 Bradhurst Avenue 1341 HRS State Police TMC advising units "That Subject" has now been tracked to the area of 18 Harmon Place in the last few minutes 1401 HRS State Police TMC advising units "That Subject" has now been spotted going back into the Mount Eden Cemetery now wearing Jeans & T-Shirt 1407 HRS State Police TMC advising units "That Subject" has now been spotted near the R/R Tracks by the Lower Taconic 1417 HRS County Police have "That Subject" IN CUSTODY! YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE!

Date: 9/30/06 Time: 1857 HRS Location: Route 9A, Route 119, Saw Mill Parkway Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Hawthorne FD, Elmsford FD Description Of Incident: Numerous calls of a Natural Gas Odor on the coridor of Route 9A and Saw Mill Parkway between Westchester County Police HQ as far south as Route 119 Writer: RWC130 Command Post set up in the Parking Lot of the Saw Mill Multiplex Con Ed notified and responding.

The information of "Operating Temperatures" is listed on ALL of the Motorola portable radio spec sheets. Does anyone read them? This is absolutely something we as Firefighters and Chief Officers MUST be aware of. How many times has your $500 or $2,000 Portable Radio failed on a beautiful sunny afternoon? -Bad Radio -Bad Battery -Bad Speaker Mic What makes you think it will work in a FIRE? Maybe it's time that Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM realize the GREAT DANGER here and start making radios designed for FIREFIGHTERS. EXAMPLE: Motorola HT1250 "Operating Temperature" -30 C - +60C = -22F - 140F Yes, 140 F... WOW!!! Most of the radios we ALL use as Firefighters, Police Officers, EMTs, and Paramedics are the same radios that are sold to Golf Courses, Security Guards, Construction Sites, Shopping Malls, and Hospitals. You have "Operating Temperatures" of the actual Radio, Battery, and lets not forget the Speaker Mic. THIS STUDY SHOULD BE NO SURPISE! Maybe it's time that Cities, Towns, Villages, Fire Districts should STOP buying crap radios to save a few bucks. I think my life is worth more than a ICOM or Motorola HT1250. What is your life worth? "Submersible Radio" That is the best scam out there. Are you going SCUBA diving with the Radio? It's SCARY to see what some FD's use for radios. I know with a lot of FD's money is a factor but maybe next time you buy a new Engine, Ladder, or Rescue you can cut back on the $10,000 Gold Leaf job and save some cash for QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT!!!! How many FD's replace Portable Radio Batteries on a regular basis with OEM Batteries? Just my TWO cents.

NYS FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL Albany, NY Memorial Services Tuesday, October 10, 2006 http://www.dos.state.ny.us/fire/memorial/memorial.htm