BFD1054

Cab driver was found shot to death in his cab. The victims wife is accused of having her husband killed for insurance money. News Link: http://peekskill.patch.com/articles/peekskill-police-homicide-case-will-end-with-justice Link to Incident Alert: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php/topic/47383-city-of-peekskill-homicide-10-03-12/page__pid__271387#entry271387

Date: 10-06-12 Time: 1350hrs (approx) Location: 8 City Terrace c/s Broadway Frequency: NFD/OC911 Units Operating: NFD Car-1, Car-4, E1, E3, T1, Air Gurad (FAST), West Point (Engine), MLSS, 36-13, OCSO, Red Cross. Weather Conditions: Overcast Description Of Incident: 2nd Alarm Fire Reporters: BFD1054 Units re-located to City of Newburgh PSB: Cronomer Valley E306 and Middle Hope T341 *I did not catch the original dispatch by Newburgh FD. **Some times are approximate 1410hrs-OC911 alerting Air Guard FD and West Point FD; Air Guard FAST and West Point Engine to the scene in Newburgh. 1412hrs-OC911 alerting Cronomer Valley and Middle Hope: CVFD Engine and MHFD Truck requested to re-locate to the City of Newburgh Public Safety Building for stand-by. 1415hrs-OC911 re-sounding Middle Hope; additional manpower needed. - Cronomer Valley E306 re-locating to the Newburgh PSB. 1418hrs-OC911 re-sounding Middle Hope; driver needed for the Truck to re-locate to Newburgh. 1421hrs-NFD Dispatch advising Command that they've been operating for 30 minutes. Also advising that E10 and T10 have been re-hired, however T10 is OOS, inquiring if additional M/A is needed to the scene. 1425hrs-West Point Car-2 on the scene in Newburgh. 1427hrs-Dispatch advising that E10 is in service, Command requesting them to the scene. 1428hrs-Command requesting the Red Cross be notified. 1429hrs-E10 responding. 1431hrs-Command placing the fire under control. - Dispatch advising that CVFD and MHFD are on stand-by at the PSB. 1433hrs-Dispatch advising the incident has hit the 40 minute mark. Also advising that Cause and Origin has been called back. 1450hrs-Dispatch advising Command that T10 is in service w/call-backs (crew in service only as T10 is OOS). 1456hrs-Command requesting PD for traffic control. 1504hrs-Command releasing the FASTeam. 1549hrs-Command advising that T1 is available from the scene, releasing Middle Hope from stand-by. - Command advising that Central Hudson is on the scene. ***As per Larchmont_Boy, the Red Cross assisted 13 displaced residents from this fire.

While I totally agree with you, there were arrests made in connection with that homicide. But yes, Peekskill needs all of its services, certainly not less.

Very crappy news as I have many friends in the PFD, PPD and DPW. Rumor has it there will be a rally at City Hall on Tuesday night. If any Peekskill guys know if this will happen, keep us posted. I would love to come out and support my fellow Teamsters, as well as all other Peekskill employees.

I heard Cronomer Valley FD get requested for their Rescue for its light tower to assist PD. Was curious what was going on, now I know. Scary situation that serves as a reminder that there is no such thing as a "routine traffic stop." My thoughts are with the Trooper for a full recovery, physically, as well as mentally.

Date: 10-03-12 Time: 1400hrs (time victim was located) Location: IFO 118 Pine St. Frequency: PPD Units Operating: Peekskill PD, WCPD Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Fatal Shooting Reporters: BFD1054 Cab driver found shot to death in front of 118 Pine St. http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BH&Dato=20121003&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=310030113&Ref=PH

Date: 09-24-12 Time: 1546hrs Location: 165 Route 93 c/s Carter Rd. Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: Slate Hill, Warwick (FAST), New Hampton (Tanker), Goshen (Truck), Pine Island (Tanker), Johnson (Fill-Site Engine), 36-2 Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: BFD1054 1546hrs-OC911 alerting Slate Hill; reported structure fire, garage on fire - 165 Route 93. 1547hrs-Slate Hill Car-1 responding. 1548hrs-OC911 alerting 36-2, 36-17 and re-sounding Slate Hill, confirmed working fire. 1550hrs-OC911 alerting Warwick; FASTeam requested to Slate Hill. 1551hrs-OC911 alerting New Hampton and Goshen; New Hampton Tanker and Goshen Truck to the scene in Slate Hill. 1553hrs-OC911 alerting Pine Island and Johnson; Pine Island Tanker and Johnson Engine (Fill Site) to the scene in Slate Hill. 1558hrs-OC911 re-sounding 36-2 and 36-17. 1607hrs-OC911 alerting 36-107 and 36-114 (Fire Investigator's); request to respond into Slate Hill.

All this fire related stuff aside...Congrats bro and best wishes to you, baby and mom.

Maybe i'm wrong, but Newburgh is like any other FD...they give AND receive M/A. They have their assignments set-up like most depts. with the intent of NOT stripping the entire area. Thus, some depts may feel as they are getting "skipped over." For the 2nd Alarm last night, they called Air Guard for the FAST. This is part of the assignment and it makes perfect sense. Air Guard is a STAFFED FD and they are a quick, straight shot down 17K into the City. If i were a NFD member, i'd feel good knowing the FAST will get to the scene as fast (pun intended) as possible, They also called for an Engine from West Point, also part of their updated alarm assignment. Again, makes perfect sense as West Point is a FULLY staffed FD. Yes it may take them awhile to get into the City, but most likely not any longer than a closer volunteer company. Its no secret that career FD's like to utilize other career FD's when possible and its not secret why either. There were 2 volunteer companies operating at the 2nd alarm alongside the career members of Newburgh, West Point and the Air Guard. There were also 2 separate volunteer companies that were re-located into the City and handled several calls, including a small electrical fire. I honestly don't see a problem with Newburgh's alarm assignments. They know what works best for them and they write up their assignment requests as such. *Newburgher....Lieutenant, please correct me if any of my info regarding NFDs assignments were incorrect. (by the way, Hell of a job to you and your guys last night!).

Excellent interview of Chief Flynn. Always nice when the media gets info from good, credible sources. Hope for a speedy recovery for the members who were trapped, scary situation. Looks like another job well done by the YFD!

Date: 09-18-12 Time: 1715hrs Location: 82 Carson Ave. c/s S. Lander St. Frequency: C/NFD, OC911 Units Operating: Car-1, Car-4, E1, E3, T1, Air Guard (FAST), West Point (Engine), Cornwall-on-Hudson (Truck), New Windsor (Engine), 36-13, MLSS Weather Conditions: Rain/Wind Description Of Incident: 2nd Alarm Fire Reporters: BFD1054 Units re-located to Newburgh Public Safety Building: Orange Lake E427 & Vails Gate T484 1715hrs-NFD Dispatch sounding the Alarm of Fire, 82 Carson Ave. - NFD Dispatch advising numerous calls reporting the fire. *NFD E1 was operating their Marine Unit on the River when this alarm came in, leaving only 1 & 1 in service in the City. 1716hrs-Unit reporting smoke showing, requesting a FASTeam. - Command now requesting a 2nd Alarm 1717hrs-OC911 alerting Air Guard; FASTeam to the scene. 1718hrs-Car-1 on the scene. 1719hrs-OC911 alerting West Point; (1) Engine to the scene. - OC911 alerting Cornwall-on-Hudson and New Windsor; Cornwall-on-Hudson Truck and New Windsor Engine to re-locate to the City of Newburgh Public Safety Building. 1721hrs-OC911 re-sounding Cornwall-on-Hudson and New Windsor; Both companies now requested to the scene. 1720hrs-NFD Marine Unit available and responding back to the dock to respond with E1. 1723hrs-Cornwall-on-Hudson T413 and New Windsor E446 responding. 1726hrs-C-o-H T413 to come up Liberty St. 1728hrs-NWFD E446 on the scene. *1729hrs-NFD advising 2nd possible structure fire, South Miller. **At this point i left to respond with VGFD. I do not have any further info on the 2nd Alarm on Carson Ave. However, from talking to NFD members, they had their work cut out for them and had one hell of a fight. Nice job to all companies operating at this fire. They had a HEAVY fire load and worked their tails off as always, good work NFD! 1731hrs-OC911 alerting Orange Lake and Vails Gate; Orange Lake Engine and Vails Gate Truck to re-locate to the City of Newburgh Public Safety Building. 1735hrs-OC911 re-sounding Orange Lake and Vails Gate; assignment into Newburgh has upgraded. Orange Lake and Vails Gate to respond to 10 S. Miller for an electrical fire. 1745hrs(approx)-Orange Lake E427 and Vails Gate T484 taking up from S. Miller and en-route to the Public Safety Building for stand by. 1830hrs-Stand-by companies dispatched to Liberty St and 1st St for a car vs. bicyclist MVA. OLFD E427 responded with Newburgh Car-6 while VGFD T484 remained on stand-by. 1930hrs-Stand-by companies dispatched to 30 Carter St for a branch on wires that are arching. OLFD E427 responded with NFD Car-6, while VGFD T484 remained on stand-by. 1935hrs(approx)-NFD Car-6 advised that he had smoke coming from an electrical panel inside the residence at 30 Carter and requested Vails Gate's Truck to the scene. OLFD and VGFD members then located active fire in the wall. Members then worked together to extinguish the fire, ventilate and overhaul. NFD E10 (reserve) took up from the fire on Carson Ave and responded to assist OLFD and VGFD members. NFD Fire Investigators responded to the scene as well. All companies remained on-scene until the FI's concluded their investigation. Once OLFD and VGFD companies cleared from Carter St, they were returned to their respective districts.

Chris, looks like you guys will have a beautiful day for the parade! Have fun everyone and enjoy.

Very well said Captain and great points sir. I think all too often, we in the fire service are to quick to want to "take up," especially at 3 or 4 in the morning. Even worse if its a "repeat offender." As Captain Nechis stated, we are sworn to protect the people we serve. If you're at a call, you're already there, whats another 5-10 minutes to make sure all is well? Stay safe

Date: 09-11-12 Time: 1508hrs Location: IAO 1354 Rt 52 c/s Rider Rd Frequency: OC911/46.40 (LZ) Units Operating: Walden FD, EMS, Coldenham FD (coverage), LifeNet-75, 36-12. Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Car vs. Pole w/entrapment Reporters: BFD1054 1508hrs-OC911 alerting Walden; reported MVA, car vs. utility pole with possible entrapment. 1510hrs-OC911 re-sounding Walden; Car-2 on scene confirming entrapment. 1515hrs-OC911 alerting Coldenham; request for (1) engine to set-up an LZ for an in-bound Medevac. - Walden Command advising that they will handle the LZ, Coldenham to re-locate to Waldens firehouse. 1518hrs-OC911 advising Walden Command that LifeNet-75 has a 15 minute ETA. 1520hrs-Coldenham E204 en-route to Walden for stand-by. 1525hrs-Coldenham E204 out at Walden for stand-by. 1526hrs-Walden Command advising that the victim has been extricated. 1527hrs-OC911 advising Command that the Medevac now has an 8 minute ETA. 1537hrs-Walden LZ Command advising that LifeNet-75 is on the ground. 1543hrs-36-12 advising OC911 that Coldenham can be released from stand-by with thanks as per Walden Command. 1558hrs-36-12 in service from Walden.

Ive been a member of this site for a long time now. In the past, there have been posts made by Chief Flynn that have gotten under my skin. However and maybe its because ive grown up a bit, ive come to realize that he has opinions and is certainly entitled to them as is anyone else. Chief Flynn has worked his way up the ladder of a very busy, pro-active and versatile career fire department. For that, i have nothing but respect for the man, as he has certainly earned it. Chief Flynn is obviously a very intelligent man who has so much fire service knowledge and experience to share. For that, i have always enjoyed reading his posts as they are well thought out and written. Maybe Chief Flynn indeed dislikes volunteer firefighters or the volunteer fire service as a whole, but you know what...who cares? Again, he is entitled to his opinions. Personally, i could care less who likes who and who doesn't. Many of his posts and comments aimed at the volunteer fire service have merit. I guess maybe for some people the truth hurts. Personally, i enjoy being a volunteer firefighter and helping the community (sorry if that sounds cliche). I have always tried to be the best firefighter i can be by taking as many courses as possible, training as much as possible and treating every day as a learning experience. People need to worry about themselves and how they can be a better person, firefighter, etc and improve themselves and their agencies. That said, stay safe and oh yeah, QTIP. Now lets get back to the original topic at hand please.

Staffing/manpower is a big issue for MANY agencies across the area. As others such as Bnechis have said, do something about it! If you know you have issues, put an automatic mutual aid plan into effect (not that M/A should be abused). As for CO calls; my dept sends the rescue only when there is a report of symptoms. If no symptoms are reported, a Chief will respond (non emerency) and assess the situation. We've found that a large percentage of CO calls turn out to be dead batteries in the detector. Why send an apparatus (or several) going code 3 for a dead battery? Maybe that's just my feeling? As for Somers, maybe the paid ambulance crew should carry structural PPE, hand tools, extinguishers, SCBAs, meters, etc. (insert sarcasm).

A couple of guys from my firehouse are taking EMT through MLSS starting very soon. I will check to see if there is a Paramdeic refresher being offered as well.

The new rig looks great, best of luck with it guys! Also, sweet shots by JT as always.

Ditto. Glad you had a good birthday Ang and a good meal to boot!

Date: 09-03-12 Time: 1825hrs Location: Rt 9W & Robinson Ave Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: NWFD Car-2, R445, NWEMS Weather Conditions: Warm Description Of Incident: MVA w/Pin Reporters: BFD1054 1825hrs-OC911 alerting New Windsor; reported 2 car MVA w/(1) person reported to be unconscious IFO Gus's Restaurant, Route 9W. 1826hrs-NWFD Car-2 responding. OC911 advising that a Medevac has been placed on stand-by. 1827hrs-OC911 advising that PD is on scene advising of entrapment. 1828hrs-NWFD R445 responding. 1841hrs-Command advising patient has been extricated, turned over to EMS. 1844hrs-NWEMS 175 en-route to St Lukes w/(1) patient ALS. 1901hrs-New Windsor Command advising all New Windsor units in service from the scene.

Barry, you are absolutely right. I live in New Windsor which borders Newburgh and i hate even driving through there. As for the FD, hope they can get the hell out of any situation before it comes to violence. My wife volunteers for Habitat for Humanity in Newburgh and often has to go to meetings there at night. She has a nice car and has had locals try and approach it while at lights, stop signs, etc. I have told her on more than one occasion, do NOT stop for anything if you dont feel safe. If need be, run the traffic light (when safe) and get the hell outta dodge. Ive told her that the LEOs would be understanding if she were ever stopped. I truly fear for her and i have gone with her on occasion, but im scared myself as i am unarmed and would be outnumbered. Ive said it before in other Newburgh related threads; that City needs MORE cops and firemen, not less! Again to the brothers and sisters of NPD and NFD, stay safe.

Rest in Peace Trooper Bailey, thank you for your service.

Hate to sound this way, but if i were a NPD officer on the night tour, i'd find a nice quiet place to "relax." Wouldnt go out of my way to do anything pro-active. Some residents held what was suppose to be a peaceful gathering that turned into an all out riot with several LEOs being injured. Absolute savages that have NO respect for anyone, let alone LE personnel. Some of the attendees even attacked the Firemen that came to douse an ILLEGAL bon fire. God bless the members of the Newburgh PD and FD!

You beat me to it! I stumbled on some of his helmets on eBay, but kept losing the bids. We ended up going back and forth through e-mail and on the phone for awhile, great guy. I finally got an 05' N5A and had him totally refurb it to look like an early 90's New Yorker. He did excellent work, in a timely fashion and reasonable price. Think I have pictures of my helmet somewhere on here. He is a City of Hartford fireman.

I sure hope not, im on my 2nd and cant afford a 3rd lol. Kidding aside, good question. If you dont beat the snot out of it (i.e. flashover simulator), it will last longer. Nice thing about leather helmets, amungst other things, is that they can be re-furbished when need be.