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He needs a good ol fashion ass whooping is what he needs. Or perhaps a lesson on what that memorial stands for and what it means to most of us. I did plenty of stupid s**t when I was younger, believe me. But I could never understand people who destruct property or downright disrespect memorials and other sacred things.

Glad the brothers will be ok. Could have been much, much worse had that engine not been blocking the scene. A rig can be replaced, humans can not.

Date: 04/03/14 Time: 1618hrs Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 5 Cedar Rd. District: Monroe Units: Monroe, Woodbury (Truck & FAST), Tuxedo, S. Blooming Grove, Washingtonville, 36-103 (FI), 36-109 (FI). Description: 2nd Alarm 1618hrs(approx)-OC911 alerting Monroe; reported structure fire, called states the rear of the house is on fire, 5 Cedar Rd. 1619hrs-OC911 alerting Woodbury; (1) Truck to the scene AMA. 1623hrs-2nd Alarm transmitted; Monroe being re-sounded, Woodbury's FAST requested to the scene. - OC911 alerting Tuxedo and S. Blooming Grove; (1) Engine each to relocate. 1626hrs-OC911 alerting Washingtonville; (1) Truck to re-locate. 1628hrs-Woodbury's Truck and FAST responding. 1635hrs-OC911 conducting a status check. - Command advising main body of fire is k/d, checking for extension, still heavy smoke condition in the house. 1650hrs-As per Woodbury Car-1, all Woodbury units returning. 1652hrs-Command placing the incident under control, units picking up.

Date: 03/23/14 Time: 0610hrs Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 940 Little Britain Rd - Hudson Valley SPCA District: Vails Gate Units: VGFD Car-1 (IC), T484, E478, T482, E481, E479, R480, NWEMS, NWPD, NWFI Description: Working Fire in a kennel building 0610hrs-Base-5 alerting Vails Gate for the reported structure fire. 0612hrs-Base-5 re-sounding Vails Gate for the confirmed structure fire as per PD units on scene. 0613hrs-VGFD Car-1 on scene, establishing command, advising of a working fire in a kennel building in the rear of the property. First due T484 (Sta. 2) arrived and took the front of the buildng. It's crew led off with an 1 3/4" line through a fenced in area and to the rear of the building. E478 (Sta. 1) then arrived, took a hydrant and laid into T484. It's crew then led off with a 2nd 1 3/4" line. T482 arrived and it's crew went to work opening up and placing ground ladders. Crews made quick work of the fire and started overhaul. New Windsor PD and Fire Investigators were on scene investigating. Unfortunately, (2) dogs perished in the fire. However, several dogs were rescued, given aid by firefighters and then transported to a local animal hospital. The fire was called in by a passing firefighter who was on his way home from work and noticed the glow of the fire from the main road. Link to Mid-Hudson News article: http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2014/March/23/SPCA_fire-23Mar14.htm

Date: 04/21/14 Time: 1430hrs Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 826 Rt. 32 District: Cronomer Valley - Town of Newburgh Units: CVFD, City of Newburgh (Engine), Air Guard (FAST), Orange Lake (Tanker), Plattekill (Tanker), Good-Will (S/B), 36-13 Description: 2nd Alarm 1430hrs-OC911 alerting Cronomer Valley for the reported structure fire; caller states rear of the house is on fire. 1431hrs-OC911 alerting City of Newburgh; (1) Engine to the scene AMA. 1434hrs-Cronomer Valley Car-10 on scene advising working fire, requestng 2nd Alarm. 1436hrs-OC911 alerting Air Guard and Good-Will; Air Guard FAST to the scene, Good-Will (1) Engine to re-locate to Cronomer Valley. 1438hrs-OC911 alerting Orange Lake; (1) Tanker to the scene. 1439hrs-Command advising 20x30 detached garage with multiple vehicles inside, handlines in operation. 1445hrs-As per 36-13, Newburgh has been released from the scene. 1451hrs-36-13 advisng fire is k/d, overhaul in progress.

Kenny, call it a Truck and avoid all the lingo jargon .

Kenny, will these be BLS, ALS or staff vehicles?

Date: 03/20/14 Time: 1655hrs Incident Type: MVA Location: District: Salisbury Mills Units: SMFD Car-2, Blooming Grove EMS, Blooming Grove PD, Air-2 Description: ATV vs Utility Pole 1655hrs-OC911 alerting Salisbury Mills for the ATV vs Utility Pole. - SMFD Car-2 en-route. OC911 advising that a Medevac has been placed on S/B. 1658hrs-OC911 advising that PD is on scene advising patient is in and out of consciousness. 1706hrs-As per Command, EMS requesting a launch of the Medevac. 1711hrs-OC911 advising that Air-2 is in the air with a (6) minute ETA. 1721hrs-LZ Command advisng that Air-2 is on the ground. 1735hrs-Units clearing the LZ.

Date: 03/20/14 Time: 1635hrs Incident Type: MVA Location: I-87 IAO mm 53.2 District: Cornwall Units: Cornwall Car-1, R4??, TA4??, Cornwall EMS, New Windsor EMS/ALS, NYSP Description: Roll-Over w/entrapment 1634hrs-OC911 alerting Cornwall; reported roll-over MVA w/unknown entrapment or injuries, I-87 SB IAO mm 54. 1636hrs-OC911 advising units updated location is mm 53.2, possibly in the NB lanes. Also now reporting entrapment. - OC911 advisng Cornwall Car-1 that a Medevac has been placed on S/B with a (6) minute ETA if needed. Also inquiring of a LZ. 1638hrs-OC911 advising that a Trooper is on scene confirming (1) entrapped w/(2) patients self-extricated. 1640hrs-Cornwall Car-1 advising that Cornwall units are on scene. 1650hrs-Command advising extrication complete. 1651hrs-Command advising OC911 that as per the New Windsor Medic, the Medevac can stand down. 1720hrs-Command advising situation is under control, Cornwall units picking up.

Date: 04/07/14 Time: 1710hrs Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 61 Schofield St c/s Maple District: Walden Units: Walden, Montgomery (Truck), Coldenham (FAST), Walkill, Maybrook, Bullville, 36-12, 36-104 (FI), 36-109 (FI). Description: 2nd Alarm 1710hrs-OC911 alerting Walden; possible structure fire, house filling with smoke, 61 Schofield St. OC911 alerting Montgomery; (1) Truck to the scene AMA. 1712hrs-Command advising 2 story wood frame with smoke showing, requesting a 2nd Alarm. 1714hrs-OC911 alerting Coldenham; their FAST to the scene. 1719hrs-36-12 requesting the stand-by engine (Walkill) to the scene and Maybrook to backfill w/(1) engine. 1720hrs-36-12 with additional mutual-aid request; Coldenham's Rescue to the scene. 1722hrs-36-12 requesting (1) Engine from Bullville and (1) Truck from Pine Bush to re-locate Walden Station-1. 1724hrs-36-12 making the change in assignment for Bullville; now requesting their Engine to the scene. 1726hrs-OC911 alerting Orange Lake; (1) Engine to re-locate Walden Station-1. - Command advising primary searches complete and (-). 1730hrs-OC911 conducting the all-call; (2) Fire Investigators needed to the scene. 1731hrs-Command advising multiple handlines in operation, ladder to the window, still active fire on the 1/2 corner. 1733hrs-OC911 advising Command that NYSEG is giving a 30-40 minute ETA. 1742hrs-OC911 conducting 30 minute status check. Command advising bulk of the fire is k/d, multiple handlines still in operations, ladder in operation, still heavy smoke. 1755hrs-OC911 conducting 40 minute status check. Command advising fire is k/d, overhaul in progress, still multiple handlines in operation, status checks can be discontinued.

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Date: 04/01/14 Time: 1620hrs Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 41 Vails Gate Heights DR District: Vails Gate Units: VGFD Cars 1, 2, 3, E478, T482, E481, E479, R480, City of Newburgh (FAST), New Windsor (Engine), Winona Lake (s/c Truck), Washingtonville (FAST), New Windsor PD, New Windsor EMS Description: Fire in a middle-of-the-row 3 story attatched wood frame p/d 1620hrs-Base-5 alerting Vails Gate for the reported rear porch on fire, 41 Vails Gate Heights Dr. While en-route, smoke was seen from several blocks away. VGFD Car-2 arrived and advised of heavy fire in the rear of #41. While approaching the scene, Car-1 noted that fire was quickly spreading up the rear wall. Car-2 quickly confirmed that fire had extended into the structure. Fire had run up the wall and auto-exposed into the structure, as well as the cockloft. Command then transmitted a 2nd Alarm, bringing the City of Newburgh as FAST and (1) Engine from New Windsor to the scene. E478 was 1st due and laid in from a hydrant. It's crew led off through the front door with a line where they encountered heavy fire and Colliers mansion-like conditions. T482 arrived 2nd with part of its crew going to the roof, while other members assisted in opening up and line placement. E481 arrived and stretched a 1 3/4" line to the #2 floor where they also encountered heavy fire. Members also stretched a 3rd line up to the 3rd floor. E479 conducted a reverse lay from E481 to a hydrant on a separate main. E479's crew then stretched a line into exposure #2. Washingtonville's FAST was requested to the scene as Newburgh would be put to work. Washingtonville responded with their Truck and set-up their aerial on the 1-2 corner. They had ample manpower which enabled them to maintain a FAST, as well as provide a crew to open up and go to the roof. Newburghs crew was tasked with stretching a line into the #4 exposure. With fear that the fire would run the cockloft, Winona Lake was special-called to the scene with their tower ladder. Fortunately, the bulk of the fire was k/d upon their arrival.

Date: 02/26/14 Time: 1140hrs (approx) Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 17 Bush Ave. District: City of Newburgh Units: NFD Car-1, Car-4, E1, E3, T1, West Point (Engine), Castle Point VA (FAST) Re-located to the Newburgh PSB: New Windsor (Engine) & Coldenham (Truck) Description: 2nd Alarm 1220(approx)-Dispatch inquiring the number of adults and children to advise the Red Cross. Car-1 advising 3 adults, 1 child. 1235hrs-NFD dispatch advising that E10 has been manned. New Windsor Car-2/E446 released from stand-by. 1237hrs-Command requesting the Water Dept to the scene for a meter removal. 1255hrs-Companies picking up, Command terminated, Car-4 in service

Wow, what a cluster f**k! As other members have stated, this can obviously happen in any sized dept. But this is a large, decently staffed metropolitan fire department. In my opinion, there was way to much unnecessary radio traffic when the channel should have been cleared for the Mayday. The IC states on numerous occasions for members to "come on outside" for face to face PAR. Hey Chief, there's probably a pretty damn good reason the member making the Mayday isn't coming out. Lets face it, hearing the transmission "mayday mayday mayday" is probably the worst thing you'll ever hear on a fire ground. But it is something we all need to be prepared to handle, regardless of the size of your FD, career or volunteer. Members need to be trained in self-escape methods, as well as knowing when and how to transmit a Mayday. I know its very easy for me to type this on a computer. Luckily i've never had to transmit a mayday and i pray i never will have to. Being in such a position must be a very, very scary moment. The poor guy making the mayday call must have been thinking "WTF" while listening to the radio transmissions. I couldn't imagine having to call a mayday and then listening as it seems there is no clear plan on coming to my aid. Ironically, my FD conducted a drill on calling the mayday just last week. We went over several case studies, including the Black Sunday fire and listening to those transmissions. We also went over some of the acronyms including LUNAR; Location, Unit, Name, Assignment and Resources that may be needed to rescue the downed member. This is something that needs to be drilled and trained on, as often as possible. Include calling a mayday during simple drills and when you re-cert in your bail-out procedures. Unfortunately we seem to be re-active in many aspects of the fire service. At the very least, we need to pay attention to these incidents and make every damn attempt we can to learn from them. Stay safe

I know brotha, I was just saying. Hopefully see some PFD members there, should be a good night. Stay safe

I know there will be a bunch of MOS at Mahoney's this Saturday night....just sayin. Great looking shirts, best of luck on your sales!

Date: 02/12/14 Time: 1130hrs (approx) Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 79 Valley Ave District: Walden Units: Walden, Coldenham (FAST), Montgomery, Maybrook, Pine Bush, Bullville, Orange Lake, others Description: Working Fire in a 2 1/2 story residential dwelling

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Date: 01/23/14 Time: 0615hrs (approx) Incident Type: 2nd Alarm Structure Fire Location: 288 Hudson St c/s Columbus Ave District: Cornwall-on-Hudson Units: CoHFD Car-1, E411, E412, T413, Cornwall (Eng & Trk), Vails Gate FAST, Cornwall EMS, Central Hudson Utilities Description: Fire on the #2 floor of a 2-story occupied residential dwelling Relocated: West Point (Truck) and Salisbury Mills (Engine) to Cornwall-on-Hudson Link to News12; http://westchester.news12.com/news/fire-damages-house-on-hudson-street-in-cornwall-on-hudson-1.6862878

Understand 100% Pat, it's a damn shame. Thanks for your honesty.

Sir, I totally agree with you. However, my point was not that parades cause depts to have poor training and/or response times. My point was that MANY vfds can muster 15-20+ members for parades, but are lucky to get 5 show up for training or alarms. We've all seen this or know what I'm referring to. If not, maybe your dept is in good shape or you're blind to the issues. It just pains me to hear the same depts regularly re-sounding for manpower for alarms, including structure fires. In short, if you can muster up 20+ men for a parade, but can't get rigs out the door for alarms, you better damn well be re-evaluating your existence. Stay safe

Pat, has anything been done to ensure this doesn't occur in the future? I highly doubt it. But silly me, alarms don't occur during parades. Time for depts to wake the hell up and get their priorities straight.We've beaten this topic to death over and over again. Look, if your dept has their s**t together and regularly trains and can handle their alarms with proper manpower and in a timely response, then a parade here and there isn't a big deal. However, this is unfortunately not the case for an overwhelming number of departments.

I'm no longer involved in EMS and know nothing about the Chester situation. Obviously it's unfortunate when a VAC is shut down, but there must be valid reasons, no? Either way, I'm just happy to see that there is EMS coverge still being provided to the community. Some people may not like it or have bruised egos and hurt feelings, but so be it. At least coverage is being provided. If I needed an ambulance, I'd expect one to show up in a timely manner. Having an MLSS rig there would certainly increase the chances of getting an ambulance to an emergency in a reasonable response time.

Date: 01/16/14 Time: 1250hrs (approx) Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 476 Broadway District: City of Newburgh Units: NFD Car-4, E1, E3, T1, West Point (Engine), City of Beacon (Truck), Vails Gate (FAST), MLSS, C/NPD Description: 2nd Alarm Structure Fire

Date: 01/14/14 Time: 2235hrs (approx) Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 295 Liberty St District: City of Newburgh Units: NFD Car-1, Car-4, E1, E3, T1, West Point (Engine), Air Guard (FAST), C/NPD, MLSS Description: 2nd Alarm Structure Fire 2240hrs-2nd Alarm transmitted; West Point Engine & Air Guard FAST to the scene - Cronomer Valley (Engine) and Middlehope (Truck) to re-locate City of Newburgh PSB 2247hrs-10 minute status check. 2249hrs-Command advising that West Point can cancel. 2251hrs-Air Guard FAST on scene. 2257hrs-NFD Car-1 on the scene. Dispatch advising that units have been operating for 20 minutes. 2304hrs-Dispatch advising Command that an Engine and Truck have been re-hired and are in service. Cronomer Valley and Middlehope released from stand-by. - Command advising that Dispatch can discontinue the status checks.