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Congrats Brother's. Glad to see some progression in the Fire service!!!

Our dept recently switched to the seat mounted brackets that require the pack to be strapped and locked in. We no longer have the clips on the brackets that hold the pack in the seat. Our older pack mounts had the clip to hold the bottle and the locking strap. I was told the clips were removed because guys were not strap locking the packs in and were only using the clips. (i have seen it first hand) I was told that that the is a law that requires some sort of lock to be on the pack do that it is secured in the event of an accident. I understand the thought process behind it but personally don't care for it. I find the pull cord to release the pack a hindrance. I am still able to don the pack and then buckle in. Even if the pack is locked in front of you I believe that most everyone will be scrambling to put it on (unbuckled) when that reported fire comes in. Bronging us right back to were we started. Just my opinion

Nice Job Robbie, You and the whole crew up at 60 do a great job. It is nice to see you guys get some credit..Keep up the good work..

VERY WELL SAID, I WAS THINKING EXACTLY THE SAME THING...

Nice Shots!!! Surprised with Sutphen, We have a 1995 and it looks almost identical. I am sure there is more technology in it but they should really modernize the design. Do you have any shots of the inside of the cab. Best of luck with the truck..

Should fry his A$#

Time to make an example out of someone, and this jerk should be the one. Real smart to put more lives in danger.

Take the cars away and watch how many people don't want to be chief anymore. There are to many people out there that only do it for the car.

Is this really a question that is being asked. Should a fire chief have fire training. Come on really

Harrison Fire just took delivery of there new 2011 Tahoe. The car is replacing the old 2163 Ford Expedition. I will be trying to obtain some more photos of the interior.

From what I have seen Rye is and has been very proactive in confined space training and awareness with the members of the DPW. It is true that there is alot more focus on confined space since the tragic incident. Rye DPW also has Rye fd ladder respond whenever they are entering a confined space. I believe that the confined entry permit requires that the local FD be notified whenever there is entry into a confined space but does not require fd on location, but way to go for taking an extra precaution, can't fault anybody for that.

Nice truck. Its a monster. How is it fitting down some of the smaller streets? Best of Luck.

Not sure if anyone here has gotten to see these vehicles at night. The white reflective is amazingly bright. You are able to see the reflective from a very far distance. As far as lettering on a vehicle for daytime visability I don't feel you can see the vehicle any better because it has colered stripping on it. Both the 2161 and 2163 cars both have white cheveron striping on the rear of the vehicle. I personally like the way the ghost lettering looks. These vehicles still have plates on them that clearly state there county number and department.

Here are some pics of 2161 and 2163

The new 2011 Tahoe is the 2163 car (John Masciola)(spell it right chuck). Both the 2161 and 2163 trucks have been stripped with the white reflective ghost markings. The two vehicles look almost identical. The only major differance is that 2161 has black rims and a push bar. Best of luck with the new truck 2163

I am not only I firefighter but I also drive a tow truck on the side. To often everyone is so quick to cut the battery cables. At many accidents the car could have been easily moved but because the cables were cut it is a much harder task. If your deartment has the right tools it takes 15 seconds to disconnect the wire from the battery terminal. The scene will be safe and if needed the battery could be easily reconnected.

Truck came out great. Really sharp looking. I agree very use full piece of equipment if utilized properly. Best of luck with it!!

Nice photo's !!! thanks for sharing. Very surprised the workers union allowed you to take pics of the workers actually working. When we visited Seagrav they were very strict with the picture taking and made it very clear not to get any workers in it. Once again thanks for sharing

Nice job on that one fella's. Everyone wants to pull up to that!!

Rest In Peace Brothers. May your family's find strenght in these difficult time.

Rest in Peace Scott, You will be missd greatly.

This is disgusting how cities and towns in this area are doing things like this. We live in one of the richiest counties in the country. There is some serious mismanagement from our elected officials. White Plains in particular. I send my best wishes out to my brothers in White Plains. I hope that everything works out for you guys. Please keep us advised of any more demonstrations that are planned. I would be more than happy to come and support you.

Awesome ladder, but lets get to the point. They want to lay all these guys off and there spending money on more equipment. You said an engine, ladder and squad are being replace. That's great, that money can save at least 15-20 jobs. I understand that you need to spend money on apparatus but really now!