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Sorry if this seems like a stupid question, but...is that YFD Commish Pagano? If so, looks like the Commish is trying to make the best of things for that young boy. Great picture for sure.

EMSer... I'd love to photocopy one of my pay stubs to show you my weekly deductions. However, i am sure that you would then b**** and moan that i am paid too much and that of course is my Union's fault right? All of the members who have posted before me have hit the nail on the head repeatedly. You still fail to produce facts and many of your statements are baseless. Many Union jobs such as Police, Fire and DPW were waaaay under-paid for years. These were jobs that nobody wanted. So, many people went to work for companies such as IBM where they made good money. Through the years, the Unions which you bash, worked hard to get better compensation for its members. All of a sudden, these jobs became more appealing. Now the people that rode their high horse all the way to the bank for all those years are crying that us Union members are over-paid and over-compensated. Look, you're more than entitled to your opinion. I actually enjoy the fact that you continue to go back and forth with the other members who reply to your posts. Unfortunately, as most have said, you still fail to produce legitimate factual information to back up your statements.

Buchanan FD's Utility-12 (Cascade Unit) 2003 E-One on International chassis.

I have no words for this. WTF is wrong with society today? For people in their teens/early 20's to think of such a horrific crime is unbelievable and just plain scary. CNN - The suspected ringleader of a group arrested for allegedly luring a 15-year-old boy to a Florida home, shooting him several times, burning his body in a fire pit and putting the remains into paint cans, could face the death penalty if convicted, his attorney said Thursday. Link to CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/04/20/florida.killing/index.html?iref=obinsite

I was the one who posted the Incident Alert about this last night. I had been listening to the scanner on and off, but was only getting bits and pieces. I knew there was a water rescue of some sort, that was about it. Later on i heard that it was for a vehicle in the water. As i drove to work this morning, i heard the horrific news on the radio. I was stunned and literally sick to my stomach. I cant say much more that hasn't already been said. JBE hit the nail on the head as many others have. All i can say is that my heart goes out to those poor children and to the sole survivor. He is 10 years old, old enough to know what he saw and went through. As JBE stated, there will be a special place in hell for the "mother." Also, im glad to see that soo many of you have included the emergency service members who were involved in this incident. This is one of those calls that you could never prepare for and will never be forgotten. My thoughts go out to those Fire, Police and EMS members who were involved.

Date: 04-12-11 Time: 2005hrs Location: IAO 2 Washington St. - "Gulleys Restaurant" on the Hudson River Frequency: NFD Dispatch/OC911 Units Operating: NFD Car-1, West Point FD, NPD, MLSS, Cronomer Valley, Middle Hope, Rockland County dive teams Weather Conditions: Raining/Dark Description Of Incident: Water Rescue; Vehicle in the Water Reporters: JetPhoto Writer: BFD1054 1953hrs-Fire & police responding for a reported occupied car into the river 2005hrs-Newburgh PD reports dive team en-route 2010hrs-Orange 911 alerting Middlehope and Coldenham; Middlehope (1) Engine, Coldenham Truck to stand-by manned in their respective quarters. 2018hrs-NFD Dispatch advising Command that they are hiring-back to staff Engine 10 and Truck 10. - Orange 911 advising Coldenham T205 to re-locate to the City of Newburgh Public Safety Building. 2020hrs-Cmd request aviation to the scene & stand-by companies to relocate to the public safety building 2022hrs-Cmd request hire back 1 firefighter for rehab and to bring a tent to the scene 2024hrs-NFD Dispatch advising Command that Engine 10 and Truck 10 have been hired-back to cover the City. Dispatch also advising that both mutual-companies are en-route to the Public Safety Building. - Command advising Dispatch that the (NFD) boat is in the water. 2029hrs-Command requesting West Point FD's Marine Unit to the scene, as well as a Fire Coordinator. 2031hrs-Orange 911 dispatching West Point; request for their Marine Unit. 2033hrs-Orange 911 alerting 36-13; requested to respond to the scene. - 36-13 advising he is responding. 2035hrs-Dispatch reports dive team from Rockland county responding 2036hrs-Coldenham T205 out at the Public Safety Building for stand-by. 2040hrs-Orange 911 advising 36-13 that Stony Point and Thiells Dive Teams are responding from Rockland County. Also advising that the Dive Team from Sparrowbush is re-locating to Newburghs Public Safety Building. -Command reports that car has been located, canceling West Point Marine Unit 2042hrs-As per Newburgh Command, West Point's Marine Unit can return with thanks. 2044hrs-Dispatch advising Command that Engine 10 and Truck 10 are now manned with minimal staffing; they are awaiting 2 firefighters. - Command advising that the mutual-aid Engine and Truck can be released. 2052hrs-Rockland County responding with 10 divers & a zodiac. -36-13 advising that as per Command, all Dive Teams can go back in service. 2101hrs-Command advising that the vehicle is out of the water. 2102hrs-Dispatch advising Command that E10 and T10 are now fully staffed. Update - Fatal Incident UPDATE: Mother drives van into Hudson River, she and 3 children drown

Date: 04-08-11 Time: 1730hrs Location: I-84 EB IAO mm 5.5 Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: Greenville, Hugeonot, EMS, NYSP Weather Conditions: Cloudy/Cool Description Of Incident: Roll-Over MVA w/Entrapment Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1730hrs-Orange 911 alerting Greenville; reported roll-over MVA, car into the woods and on its roof at the above location. 1732hrs-Orange 911 alerting Hugeonot; automatic M/A to Greenville. 1744hrs-Orange 911 re-sounding Greenville; all available manpower requested to the Firehouse, units operating at an MVA with Entrapment. 1748hrs-Greenville Command advising that extrication is complete.

Awesome picture, thanks for sharing. Just goes to show what a small world we really live in. Kudos to Chief Goldfeder for stopping (while en-route to a prior commitment) and lending a hand. I too had the opportunity to meet D/C Goldfeder back in 2006. Unfortunatley, it was at a LODD wake in New Jersey. However, i was very impressed to see that he made the trip from Ohio. He actually approached me as he recognized (and who couldnt) my maroon uniform.

Date: 04-03-11 Time: 1730hrs Location: 201 Sandcastle Key - Harmon Cove townhouses Frequency: Units Operating: SFD, PD, EMS Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Fatal Fire in a Townhouse Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 Reports that a resident (fatal) either jumped or fell from a 3rd floor balcony. Link to CBS News article with video: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/04/03/authorities-investigate-cause-of-fatal-secaucus-blaze/

What a skell, total disgrace to the shield! By his actions, he directly put his fellow LEO's in extreme danger by "outing" them to dealers. Its a miracle no LEO was hurt or worse. Lock him up for the max! Im still taken back by the fact that he was able to retire? That would lead me to assume that he is collecting his pension as well, no? Unbelievable

Excellent photos and info Chief, thank you for sharing. Its been said already, but definately awesome work by all FD, PD and EMS involved. Chris, i like your Autobahn comment, scary but true! I would assume speed played a big factor in this incident.

Link to the Journal News article about the structure fire at 3 Aida Lane in the Montrose Fire District on Saturday, March 26. http://www.lohud.com/article/20110326/NEWS02/103260363/Firefighters-battle-heavy-smoke-Montrose-house-fire?odyssey=mod_sectionstories

Hey Bro, sorry you couldnt PM me. Thanks to Battalion-10's PM, i updated my IA. Thanks for the info.

I know that Fort Montgomery was operating at an incident on Perkins Memorial Drive in Bear Mountain State Park. I never heard the initial dispatch info. I believe West Point and possibly Rockland Co. Depts were requested to assist.

Date: 03-26-11 Time: 1120hrs Location: 3 Aida Ln. c/s Watch Hill Rd Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Montrose, Buchanan U12, Mohegan L35, Croton FASTeam E119, Montrose VAFD E225, Cortlandt VAC, Battalion-10, C&O 1404, NYSP, WCPD, Con Edison Gas & Electric Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 *Anyone with further info, please PM me, thanks.

Wooooow, WTF is wrong with these people? I hope this jack-off gets charged with more than a DUI and unauthorized use. The fact that a Police Officer was along for the ride is the icing on the cake. Apparently no brains between any of them. The house that they were drinking at is owned by the (vol) fire company??? Soo, vol FF's can live in this house i presume, to be able to respond to calls. Instead, it sounds as if the house is used more to the tune of a frat house. What a disgrace!

Date: 03-23-11 Time: 1635hrs Location: 325 North St. c/s Hasbruck St. Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: Middletown, Circleville, Mechanicstown, Slate Hill, 36-11 Weather Conditions: Cold/Snowing Description Of Incident: Structure Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1635hrs-Orange 911 alerting Middletown; reported structure fire, fire from the roof. 1638hrs-Command requesting a FASTeam to the scene. 1639hrs-Orange 911 alerting Goshen; request for their FASTeam to the scene. 1643hrs-Orange 911 alerting 36-111 and 36-116 (FI's); requested to respond to the scene in Middletown. 1645hrs-Orange 911 re-sounding Goshen; additional members needed to fill out the FASTeam request. 1647hrs-Orange 911 advising Goshen Car-3 that they are going to the next-due FASTeam. - Orange 911 alerting Circleville; request for their FASTeam to the scene. 1648hrs-Orange 911 alerting Mechanicstown and Silver Lake; Mechanicstown (1) Engine and Silver Lake (1) Truck to re-locate to Middletowns Central Station. 1655hrs-City of Middletown Command advising they are under control. 1657hrs-Silver Lake unable to man their Truck for the m/a request. Orange 911 going to the next-due Truck. - Orange 911 alerting Slate Hill; request for their Truck to re-locate to Middletowns Central Station. 1722hrs-Circleville's FASTeam released from the scene and returning to quarters.

Date: 03-17-11 Time: 1430hrs Location: Walkill River - off of Factory St. Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: Montgomery, Walden, Orange Lake, Bullville, others Weather Conditions: Warm/Clear Description Of Incident: Capsized boat w/(3) persons in the water Reporters: Writer: BFD1054

Date: 03-14-11 Time: 2240hrs Location: 111 Oxford Rd. Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: Washingtonville, South Blooming Grove, Monroe, Maybrook, Montgomery, Coordinators, others Weather Conditions: Dark/Cool Description Of Incident: Structure Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 *Anyone with further, please PM me. 5:30am comes fast and I needed to go to bed lol.

wooooooow, WTF? What is with the combo-depts in Maryland? There always seems to be issues down there. Why was a vol. FF allowed to have his "date" sleep over in the 1st place? Then this date goes and urinates in a persons (doesnt matter vol, career, joe blow) bed? To top it off, the poor SOB was apparently sleeping in the bed at the time. Sounds like a real classy lady! Personally, someone would have been getting their teeth handed to them. However, the career FF is most likely held to a higher standard and had to restrain himself. Although, shes right up there with the stem-wackers that are urinating on the career FF's cars. Its no shock that the volunteer association is looking into a lawsuit against the career association and/or County. From reading the article, sounds like a real cluster with a bunch of immature, unprofessional jack-offs that need to grow up or get out! Hell, if they cant find a solution, get rid of the vols in that station all together. If these guys cant get along and get the job done, then they're not needed in my opinion. God bless and best of luck to the career guys stationed at this house.

Date: 03-08-11 Time: 11:20hrs (approx) Location: Rt. 300 & Mountainview, Town of Newburgh Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: Cronomer Valley FD, Town of Newburgh VAC, Town of Newburgh Pð Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: MVA w/Child fatality Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 Link to Times Herald Record article: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110309/NEWS/110309743 -My heart goes out to family of this child. My thoughts are also with those who responded to this incident. I just heard that they will be having a CIS Debriefing tonight. I hope that those involved take advantage of this.

Date: 03-07-11 Time: 1644hrs Location: 1037 Rt. 17 - "The Corner Deli" c/s Orange Tpke. Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: Tuxedo, Monroe, Sloatsburg (Rockland), Greenwood Lake, 36-16 (Coordinator), 36-103 (FI), 36-105 (FI) Weather Conditions: Sunny Description Of Incident: Structure Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1644hrs-Tuxedo/Mobile-1 sounding the all-call for Tuxedo FD to respond to the above location for the reported structure fire, visible flames and smoke from the building. 1645hrs-Orange 911 advising they are receiving multiple calls of an abandoned building fully imvolved at that location. 1649hrs-Orange 911 alering Monroe; (1) Engine requested to the scene. Sloatsburg (Rockland Co.) also requested with (1) Engine to the scene. 1650hrs-Orange 911 alerting Greenwood Lake; (1) Engine requested to re-locate to Tuxedo Compnay 2 for coverage. 1658hrs-Tuxedo/Mobile-1 re-sounding the All-Call for all available manpower to the scene of the working structure fire. 1701hrs-Orange 911 alerting Monroe for additional mutual-aid; (1) Tanker requested to the scene in Tuxedo. 1709hrs-Tuxedo Command requesting Rockland County Dept. 15 (Sloatsburg) to stand-by in their own quarters and cover all calls in Tuxedo. Command also requesting Woodbury FD to handle any calls on the NYS Thruway for Tuxedo. 1721hrs-Fire Investigator requested to the scene. 1757hrs-As per Command, fire is under control.

Mark, awesome shirts, great design! Glad to hear youve gotten a great response and have limited availability left. I may just have to try and grab a Large before their gone. Happy St. Pattys

PFD, some very good, valid questions and concerns. I know that when i rode with Peekskill VAC, we had some vests on our rigs (or at least the 1st due). If i remember correctly, they were "hand-me-downs" from Peekskill PD. I am currently a member of Cortlandt VAC and we do NOT have ballistics vests. I also do not know of any other vac's or FDs that carry them. Ballistics vest's are usually replaced within 5 or so years, much like turn-out gear. Many times, there may be nothing wrong (technically) with the vests. Its just that it is reccommended that they be replaced as they may break down from normal wear andtear and things such as sunlight. However, there are still many PD agencies that dont require/mandate that their members wear their vests. Im sure some of the LEO's on here can offer more concrete info.

Date: 03-01-11 Time: 1853hrs Location: Route 17A IAO Houston Rd. Frequency: OC911 Units Operating: Goshen FD Car-1 (IC), Car-3 (LZ), EMS, PD, LifeNet-75, Air-2, 36-19 (Coordinator), Orange and Rockland Electric Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Roll-Over MVA w/Ejection Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1901hrs-Orange County 911 advising Goshen-1 that they are launching the Medevac. 1903hrs-OC911 advising that LifeNet-75 is en-route with a 20 minute ETA. 1910hrs-Goshen Command requesting a 2nd Medevac. 1914hrs-OC911 advising Goshen Command that Regional EMS is polling for an available medevac. 1917hrs-OC911 advising Goshen LZ Command that Air-2 will be their 2nd Medevac with a 23 minute ETA. 1926hrs-36-19 on location at the scene of the MVA. 1927hrs-Goshen LZ Command advising that the Medevac is on the ground. 1928hrs-OC911 advising Goshen LZ Command that the 2nd Medevac has been cancelled as per EMS. 1941hrs-As per Goshen-3, Medevac is off the ground and en-route to Westchester MC.