RWC130

RESCUE 6 was placed into service on August 3 and disbanded today, November 3. It was a "temporary" Rescue Company due to GOP Convention and Presidential Election staffed using Federal Grant money.

I obtained the "proper cleaning and disinfecting instructions" for Scott SCBA. They have a cleaning product out specifically for Scott SCBA. It's called Multi-Wash. It can be used on the masks, adapters, and regulators. As per Scott this is the ONLY product that should be used as other agents may be harmful to the equipment, some might even void the warranty. #-o This product is available at AAA Emergency Supply in White Plains. Gallon costs $42.00... to be used in a spray bottle form. The Handy-Wipes are also available box of 100 for $45.00 however Scott recommends a full cleaning after EVERY USE with Multi-Wash. (Handy-Wipes are not a product of Scott) Just thought I might pass this helpful information along!

BUSH!!!!!!! All The Way Baby! (Yes, I mean the President)

It is with the deepest regret we announce the passing of Robert Selleck, 87 of Peekskill, NY. Mr. Selleck was an Ex-Captain, Ex-Trustee, and Active Life Member of Cortlandt Hook & Ladder Co. # 1. His Father was one of the seven Peekskill Firefighters killed in the Fleischmann's Fire back in August of 1918. Wake: Tuesday 11/2 at Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home in Peekskill. Viewing hours will be 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. FD services will be at 7:30pm Funeral: Wednesday 11/3 at St. Peters Church in Peekskill. Any additional information you may contact Peekskill FD HQ Cortlandt Hook & Ladder at (914) 737-2760

How much cash do you usually keep in your wallet? LOL We have to start calling 119 more often.

#31 You monitor your local PD to get a jump start on a fire call. =D>

Date: 10-31-04 Time: 0332 hrs Location: 180 Kearsing Parkway - Bldg. 16 C/S Route 306 & Jill Lane Units: Spring Valley FD, Hillcrest FD, Monsey FD, South Spring Valley FD Description: Working Fire 2nd Floor 3 Story Brick OMD Frequency: 46.18, 46.48 Writer: RWC130 0335 hrs Car 17-2 (Spring Valley FD) on scene confirms a working fire on the 2nd floor with people trapped on 2nd and 3rd floors. 0338 hrs Car 17-2 request additional ladder companies and paramedics for 1 rescued victim.

Chili Night? AWESOME! Who is providing the Toilet Paper? haha

BEST EQUIPMENT GOES TOO:

Here are some helpful instructions from the Cairns/MSA website on how to repaint your Leather New Yorker. Cairns Helmets Repaint Guide The following procedures are suggested for those wishing to repaint a structurally sound N6A Houston or a N5A New Yorker leather helmet. If there are any questions concerning the serviceability of the helmet, please contact MSA Fire Service Customer Service at: 1-877-MSA-FIRE or info@MSAFire.com. STEP 1: Before proceeding, inspect the helmet for damage. If there is any sign of burnt or broken stitching, soft or cut leather, cracked leather, etc., the helmet should be repaired before proceeding. STEP 2: Remove front piece. STEP 3: Clean off the helmet with soap and water to remove as much surface dirt as possible. Use the minimum amount of water possible. STEP 4: Roughen the entire surface of the helmet with fine sandpaper, taking care to avoid excess sanding of the stitching. STEP 5: Apply one coat of the recommended primer. Allow to dry completely. STEP 6: With all surfaces of the helmet thoroughly dry and clean, apply the first coat of paint. STEP 7: Allow the helmet to dry thoroughly and apply the second coat of paint. STEP 8: After the second coat of paint is completely dry, put the front piece back on the helmet. Recommended Paint/Primer and Colors Sherwin Williams – Kem Lustral Enamel* Primer Gray E61 A 45 White E61 W 12 Red E61 R 26 Paint Gloss Black F65 B 1 Bright Blue F65 L 10 Gloss White F65 W 1 Lemon Yellow F65 Y 44 Vermilion (Red) F65 R 1 AS POSTED BLACK HELMETS... GRAY PRIMER / GLOSS BLACK PAINT

WOW....... I thought I was bad. lol

Rumors have been going around about building a Main Station for the Peekskill Fire Department but by the time that happens I think I'll be in Hudson, NY. The "City" is looking into the cost to repair our current fire stations vs. building one central fire house. I will keep you posted.

If it's 1 floor why would you need a pole? I know a few places that have sliding poles but they are not firehouse's. haha

Those of you not familiar the NYS V&T Law Section 375 "Blue Lights" it was revised in 2001. No limitations on blue strobes, where the light is facing, or how many candlepower it has, however it does still limit you to one blue light. Out of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law: New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 375 41.4 Blue Light One blue light may be affixed to any motor vehicle owned by a volunteer member of a fire department or on a motor vehicle owned by a member of such person’s family residing in the same household or by a business enterprise in which such person has a proprietary interest or by which he is employed, provided such volunteer fireman has been authorized in writing to so affix a blue light by the chief of the fire department or company of which he is a member, which authorization shall be the subject to revocation at any time by the chief who issued the same or his successor in office. Such blue light may be displayed by such volunteer fireman on such vehicle only when engaged in an emergency operation. Revised 2001

CFR is a good course for FAST members!

Rescue, Some Peekskill guys are in it. You teaching?

Why are all NYC Fire Hydrants BLACK? 8-[ Well, Black and Silver.....

I've been hearing this very professional dispatcher voice from time to time on 46.26. It sounds a lot like this guy who use to work at 60-Control. 635 at KEC-625? Hmmmmm

Ben Wheeler a NYS SFI was teaching at Camp Smith this past weekend. He stayed at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill, NY. Someone broken into his NYS Fire Prevention van and stole 2 airpacks. They would appreciate it if we could get the word out the local fire fighters to keep thier eyes and ears open. Police report was filed with the Fishkill PD. Ben's trying to get the serial numbers from the Fire Academy. (Posted as per request of Sharon Kent-Wheeler, Ben's wife) ANYONE HAS ANY INFO CALL FISHKILL PD, STATE POLICE - WAPPINGER, OR E-MAIL SHARON skent@dos.state.ny.us

Here are the serial numbers on the equipment: (1) HM-009 Pressure Reducer Serial # 59300220 Regulator Serial # TX 59300268 DOS # 16370 Cylinder # 459 Serial # 9359 (2) HM-010 Pressure Reducer Serial # 59010511 Regulator Serial # TX 59011378 DOS # Cylinder # 466 Serial # 9284 Cylinders are 1 hour SCOTT with an Orange stripe on the valve end around the cylinder.

5th Alarm? WOW! That's a lot of Firefighters. Any update?

PEEKSKILL FIRE DEPARTMENT All You Can Eat SPAGHETTI DINNER $10.00 Per Person Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, and Dessert ALL Included! SATURDAY - OCTOBER 23, 2004 5 PM - 8 PM To Be Held At: Centennial Hose Firehouse 701 Washington Street - Peekskill Directions From The South: Sprain / Taconic North to Route 9A/100 Exit (Just After Route 117) Travel North on Route 9A to Peekskill. Exit at Welcher Ave. Make a Right Go up hill and make a Left onto Washington Street Approx. 1/2 mile on the Right you will see the Firehouse Directions From The North: Travel Southwest on Route 6 (E.Main Street) to downtown Peekskill Make a Left onto Nelson Ave you will pass Peekskill PD. Make a Right onto Central Ave go thru traffic light and bare Left up ramp. Continue Straight you are now on Washington Street. Firehouse will be approx. 1 Mile on your Left EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Additional Information E-Mail: FF. Rob Casasanta RWC130@aol.com CAPT. Sue Sheridan CAPTE130@aol.com

Date: 10-24-04 Time: 0032 hrs Location: I/F/O Archville FD HQ - Route 9 Units: Archville FD, Briarcliff FD EMS, Ossining ALS, Mount Pleasant PD Description: Call via radio to 60-Control from Archville FD HQ reporting a Serious MVA, Requests Ambulance, ALS, and PD. Frequency: 46.26 Writer: RWC130 0040 hrs ALS on scene request responding Ambulances to expedite, 3 Critical patients.

THANKS to everyone who came out to support Peekskill FD! The fundraiser was a success. Hopefully when we do it again in a couple months we'll have an even larger turnout.

ALS, I know exactly what goes on and I appreciate your doubt in what I know and or concern. Yes, at times PPD does not transfer the calls, Not saying it's right. It's not! The point I was trying to make regarding this thread was Peekskill for the most part has a good 911 system between Police taking the call and 60-Control dispatching Fire-EMS. Everyone has problems that need to be worked out. Some are better than others. I was once at the other end of the phone, the 911 caller. Cardiac Arrest at my house. The system worked great! Police, Fire, and EMS. Don't be so quick to bash a system which YOU are a part of. If you have an issue and it sounds like a good one do something about it. We are all good a bitching! A Concerned FF makes a great point in some Westchester areas you get nothing. No EMD... Is that right?