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Date: 06-21-10 Time: 1639hrs Location: Frequency: 46.16 Units Operating: Washingtonville FD Car-1 (IC), Rescue, New Windsor Medic's, PD Weather Conditions: Hot/Sunny Description Of Incident: MVA involving dirtbike Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1639hrs-Washingtonville FD dispatched for the reported motorcycle MVA. 1640hrs-Orange 911 now advising this is involving an 11-year-old on a dirtbike. 1641hrs-WFD Car-1 on location. Orange 911 advising that New Windsor Medic's are approximately 0-4 minutes out. 1644hrs-As per Command, Medics requesting a medivac on s/b. 1645hrs-Orange 911 advising that Air-2 is on stand-by. 1650hrs-Medics advising that Air-2 can stand-down.

Im all for having a good time, and parades are just that, a good time. They can be good for comradere/morale, but so can training and running alarms with your fellow firefighters. I think most of the members who have posted on here have VERY valid points and concerns. It is only a matter of time before something tragic happens and its going to bite someone in the a$$. Good luck sitting in front of a judge and jury explaining that someone died because your manpower and equipment were 3 1/2 hours away for a parade. Im just a volunteer, i like my house, my possesions and my freedom. Something happens and you can and WILL lose all of that. Your nice little firehouse will be closed down and that will be the end of it. Again, i am not knocking parades or for that matter, those who attend them. Personally, parades are not on my top priority list, they never have been. But thats just me. When i do march, i enjoy it and i have a good time. I just think that departments need to pre-plan a bit. Depts should not be sending most of thier line officers and 90% of their active members to these things. Chiefs just have to tell some guys "sorry, but im delegating you to stay back to answer alarms." Someone brought up associate/social members. Hell, if you can get those members to put on a uniform and march, thats great. Send associate members and a hand-full of active members, but leave guys behind to do what we're here for, to protect our districts. I too heard the countless Chief officers announcing the apparatus that would be "Out of Service for the Lake George Convention." I just shook my head. Maybe some of these companies did the right thing and left members and proper equipment back in town, i can only hope that was the case. Can you count on mutual-aid? Probably not since many adjoining companies were also at the Convention. Sorry for my rant. Again, i have nothing against Parades per-say or those that attend them. Just have an issue with lack of hometown coverage during these events. Hope everyone who went had a good and safe weekend. Stay safe.

Date: 06-19-10 Time: 1650hrs Location: IAO 65 Chestnut Ln. Frequency: Units Operating: Cronomer Valley FD R303, Orange Lake FD Car-1, R329 Weather Conditions: Hot/Sunny Description Of Incident: MVA w/Pin Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1650hrs-Cronomer Valley FD dispatched to above location for the MVA w/reported entrapment. 1652hrs-Orange Lake FD dispatched automatic mutual-aid. Orange 911 advising they are receiving several calls. 1655hrs-Orange Lake Car-1 on the scene. CVFD R303 assembling a crew. 1656hrs-Orange Lake Car-1 confirming entrapment. OLFD R329 responding. CVFD R303 responding.

Date: 06-18-10 Time: 1745hrs (tow) Location: Solenburgh Rd. (Sp?) Frequency: 46.16 Units Operating: Washingtonville FD E583, EMS, Medivac Weather Conditions: Hot/Sunny Description Of Incident: Amputation w/Medivac Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1745hrs-Orange 911 alerting Washingtonville FD; request to set-up an LZ for EMS. EMS operating at above location with amputation. 1755hrs-Orange 911 advising Washingtonville Command that LifeNet-75 is en-route with a 1-5 minute ETA. 1833hrs-All Washingtonville FD units back in service.

Date: 06-18-10 Time: 1702hrs Location: Academy Ave. Frequency: 46.16 Units Operating: Cornwall-on-Hudson FD (Storm King Eng Co) Car-1 (IC), Car-2 (LZ), R417, E412 (LZ), Cornwall VAC, CPD, ALS. Weather Conditions: Hot/Sunny Description Of Incident: Car vs. Motorcycle MVA w/Medivac Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1702hrs-Cornwall-on-Hudson alerted for the MVA w/injuries, reported car vs. motorcycle, Academy Ave. 1705hrs-Car-1 responding. 1714hrs-Cornwall-on-Hudson Command advising that EMS is requesting a medivac to be launched, LZ will be at the Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School. 1717hrs-Orange 911 advising that the medivac has a 13 minute ETA. *1730hrs-The Helo literally just flew over my deck, im guessing less than 2 minutes out. 1731hrs-Orange 911 advising 2-3 minute ETA on the medivac, Command advising they have them in sight. 1752hrs-Cornwall-on-Hudson Portable-1 advising all C-O-H units are back in service. ***Bear with me as i am trying to get used to Orange County op's and apparatus ID's.

Date: 06-15-10 Time: 1900hrs Location: 78 Vails Gate Heights Dr. Frequency: 46.16 Units Operating: VGFD, Newburgh FD Car-4, E1 w/FAST, 36-14 (Coordinator). Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1900hrs(approx)-Vails Gate FD dispatched to the above address for the inside smoke condition w/smoke detectors sounding. 1903hrs-Vails Gate Command requesting Newburgh w/FASTeam to the scene. NFD Car-4/E1 responding as the FAST. 1906hrs-Command requesting an engine from New Windsor and a truck from Cornwall to re-locate to Vails Gate Sta. 1. 1911hrs-NWFD Car-1/E446 & Cornwall Car-2/Truck-402 standing by VGFD Sta 1. 1927hrs-Newburgh Car-4 advising Newburgh Dispatch that the fire is under control and that they'll be standing by. 1933hrs-NFD Car-4 advising that they have been released by Vails Gate, E1 is picking-up, Car-4 is returning. 1942hrs-36-14 advising that as per Vails Gate Command, all mutual-aid companies are released with thanks.

Date: 06-14-10 Time: 2110hrs Location: Mineral Springs Rd. Frequency: 46.16 Units Operating: Cornwall FD/Woodbury FD, LifeNet 75 Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: MVA w/Entrapment and Medivac Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 2110hrs (approx)-Cornwall and Woodbury FD's dispatched for the MVA with possible entrapment. 2125hrs-Woodbury Car-2 inquiring if the medivac is still on s/b. Orange 911 advising that they are still standing by. 2127hrs-Woodbury Car-2 requesting a launch of the medivac. 2131hrs-Orange 911 advising that the medivac will be LifeNet 75 and has a 25 minute ETA. 2135hrs-Woodbury Command advising that extrication is complete. 2136hrs-LifeNet 75 with a 15 minute ETA, Cornwall Engine (Mountainville Eng. Co.) to cover the LZ at Lake Frederick (West Point recreation area). 2151hrs-Woodbury Command advising that the medivac is on the ground. 2157hrs-Cornwall-1 advising that all Cornwall units are in service, returning. 2208hrs-All Woodbury units in service.

Date: 06-04-10 Time: 1130hrs Location: Wells St. Frequency: PPD1 Units Operating: PPD Car 263 Weather Conditions: Warm/Sunny Description Of Incident: Foot Pursuit Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1130hrs-Units attempted to stop a subject on a family court warrant, subject fled on foot from Wells St. toward the High School. 1131hrs-Car 263 advises subject has a yellow tee-shirt on and is running through the yards on Wells St. Subject now on Fremont behind a building. 1134hrs-Unit advising subject is in custody.

Date: 06-03-10 Time: 1702hrs Location: 339 S. Middletown Rd. Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Nanuet FD (Dept. 8), Pearl River FD (Dept. 12) w/12-FAST, South Spring Valley FD (Dept. 25) w/pumper & manpower Weather Conditions: Hot Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1706hrs-8-Command advising Signal-12 (w/f); requesting mutual-aid. 1707hrs-44-Control dispatching Dept. 8 for the Signal-12, Dept. 12 for their FASTeam, Dept. 25 for a pumper and manpower. 1710hrs-8-Command transmitting the Signal-11 (u/c). 1712hrs-M/A units can go in service with thanks.

Cape, thanks for sharing this story with us. After looking through the pictures of this job, its obvious that this could have had a much worse outcome. The structural damage is quite scary and could have caused so many more injuries. Speedy recovery to the injured members.

Date: 06-01-10 Time: 2105hrs (tow) Location: Unknown Frequency: Units Operating: WFD, Lifenet Air-2 Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Pedestrian Struck Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 2105hrs-Lifenet Air-2 requested to Washingtonville for the pedestrian struck. Ground contact to be Washingtonville LZ on frequency 46.40. 2124hrs-Air-2 en-route to Westchester Medical Center with a 15 minute ETA. WMC ready for a hot off-load on the helipad. Link to Times Herald Record article: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100602/NEWS/100609947

Congrats Chief and god bless you Maureen lol! All the best to you guys.

Date: 05-27-10 Time: 1525hrs (approx.) Location: IAO 1558 Route 9 Frequency: 46.38 Units Operating: Garrison FD, Garrison VAC, Philipstown VAC, Stat-Flight, NYSP Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Serious MVA w/Medivac Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1535hrs-Garrison VAC; 2nd ambulance needed to the scene, Philipstown VAC toned out as well. 1536hrs-Garrison Fire dispatched; additional manpower needed to set-up a landing zone at the Garrison Firehouse on Route 9. 1538hrs-Peekskill EMS dispatched mutual-aid for Philipstown to the scene. Peekskill EMS can cancel, Philipstown VAC to handle. 1539hrs-As per Garrison FD, LZ has been set-up. 1541hrs-Putnam 911 advising that both Garrison VAC ambulances are responding and (1) ambulance from Philipstown is responding as well.

As always, great pictures Joe and thanks for sharing them with us. I have always been impressed with the way Yonkers spec's their rigs. They spec their rigs to be functional and not over the top. They spec them to their needs and design them to run and catch work. I must say that i like the side-view mirrors on the rigs for the safety of the members exiting the rigs. I also like that YFD has the bumper-mounted bells on their rig, keeps the history alive. I dont remember from the thread on here, but are these Smeal on Spartan chassis? Great looking rigs and best of luck to the YFD with them.

Date: 05-24-10 Time: 1104hrs Location: Bear Mountain Bridge Frequency: 46.18/NYSP Units Operating: NYSP (numerous), NYS Park PD Patrol's/Marine, Rockland County Sheriffs Marine, Continental Village FD Car 2131, Peekskill FD, Peekskill EMS, Stony Point FD (Dept. 18), Stony Point EMS, Thiells FD (Dept. 26), Fort Montgomery FD, West Point FD, City of Newburgh FD Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Jumper Down Reporters: JetPhoto Writer: BFD1054 1100hrs-NYSP units dispatched to the above location to check on a male subject. 1103hrs-Update; male subject jumped and is reportedly floating toward the Rockland side. 1104hrs-44-Control dispatching Dept's 18 & 26 for thier Marine unit's/Divers. 1105hrs-60-Control dispatching Continental Village FD; request for their Marine Unit. Car 2131 responding. 1124hrs-Rockland 18-Command requesting all Westchester Units to cancel. *I deleted some of my info by accident while trying to edit. Anyone with further info, please feel free to PM me.

Date: 05-24-10 Time: 0515hrs Location: 122 Oregon Rd. - On the grounds of St. Columbinas Elementary School Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: LMFD, Peekskill FAST, Buchanan Cascade, Continental Village, MVAC Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 0515hrs-Mohegan, Peekskill FASTeam, Buchanan Cascade, Mohegan VAC & Continental Village w/(1) engine and manpower dispatched to the above address for the working structure fire. *This was a clubhouse/concession stand in the rear of the school. Anyone with further info, please PM me.

GFD70, thanks for answering me and clearing things up, much appreciated bro. I do have an eye doctor appointment tomorrow lol, but i re-read the article and it does say Greenville. So, definately a spelling error. But thanks for clearing that up regardless, i was quite confused.

The article claims that Greenburgh pays $220k a year to Tarrytown to cover the Greenville section of town. Im not trying to start anything, but im just curious if this is correct? If so, why is this done when Greenville has its own career department? As for Riverside getting a new engine, i hope all works well for them regardless. Ive never been involved with spec'ing a rig, but man, i guess i didnt realize how expensive engines have gotten.

Andy, nice shots as usual, thank you for sharing. Definately a nice looking truck. Where is TL46 located? I just have one issue...in the 3rd picture down, you can clearly see that the rig is blocking the hydrant

Date: 05-17-10 Time: 1500hrs (tow) Location: Montrose Veteran's Affairs Campus - Building 29 Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: VAFD Car 2571, 2574, E225, MA28, Montrose FD, Verplanck FD Cars 2491, 2492, E128, Buchanan Car 2555, E161 (re-located to the FDVA HQ), VAPD, Con Edison Gas Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Gas Leak Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1518hrs-VA Command advising building's 27 & 29 have been evacuated and now have (-) readings, gas main has been shut-off, in the process of getting readings from building's 30 and 31. 1525hrs-As per VA Command, situation under control, releasing Montrose & Verplanck units, holding Buchanan, VA units still operating. 1538hrs-Car 2571 terminating VA Command, all VA units back in service, Buchanan has been released.

miami222, nice shots, thanks for sharing. What is the issue with trucks passing through the Annsville Circle? This is the 2nd such tractor trailer over-turn in a month or so. Over-weight loads, speed, both? Its a miracle that there hasnt been serious injuries. By the way, i love the shots of Stiloskis rigs. That heavy wrecker is bas a$$!

Date: 05-13-10 Time: 1745hrs Location: Annsville Circle - IFO "The Reef Restaurant" Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Continental Village Fire Car 2131, E231, R39, Peekskill EMS 7512, 75B4, Peekskill Fire-Medic 39M2, NYSP, WCPD 27-Charlie, (2) HELP Trucks. Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Over-Turned Lumber Truck w/Fuel Spill Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1747hrs-39M2 on location. 1749hrs-39M2 advising (1) patient. 1750hrs-75B4 on location. 1754hrs-CVFD R39 on location. 1802hrs-75B4 BLS to Hudson Velley Hospital w/(1) male.

Date: 05-12-10 Time: 1205hrs Location: 109 Lakeview Ave. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: WHFD, Valhalla FD w/FASTeam, Purchase FD (re-locate), C&O Zone-2 Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1205hrs-West Harrison dispatched to the above address for the possible structure fire. 1208hrs-Unit on scene confirming working fire. West Harrison re-toned for the working fire, Valhalla FD requested for their FASTeam. 1210hrs-Purchase FD to re-locate (1) engine to West Harrison FD HQ. Cause & Origin Zone-2 paged out for response.

Date: 05-11-10 Time: 1310hrs Location: 246 Seymore Rd. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: PCFD, PCRRB-EMS Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: PCFD ENG58 Writer: BFD1054 1310hrs-PCFD full assignment dispatched for a report of heavy smoke from the structure. 1313hrs-PCFD dispatched, additional units added to the assignment, PCRRB-EMS dispatched to the above address for the working fire. *Anyone with additional info, feel free to PM me, thanks Link to pictures courtesy PCFD ENG58: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=36977&pid=210671&st=0entry210671

Date: 05-10-10 Time: 1557hrs Location: 10 White Lion Dr. c/s Travis Ln./Montrose Station Rd. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: MFD Cars 2271, 2274, E122, E121, LT8, WCDES Batt-10, C&O Zone-4, NYSP 3K59, Con Ed Electric Weather Conditions: Clear/Windy Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1557hrs-Tri-Village dispatched; Montrose to respond to the above address for the possible structure fire. Buchanan & Verplanck to s/b in their quarters. Battalion-10 paged out for response. 1558hrs-MFD Car 2271 responding. 1559hrs-E122 responding. Car 2277 advising working deck fire, attached to the structure, requesting E122 to lay into the driveway. 1600hrs-E121 responding. 1602hrs-E121 on location. Car 2277 requesting E121's crew to come in with hand tools and a cutters edge saw. 1606hrs-Car 2271 on location. Car 2274 advising fire is k/d, members overhauling. Car 2271 requesting Con Ed Electric to the scene. 1617hrs-Car 2271 releasing E121, LT8, holding E122. Car 2271 also releasing Buchanan & Verplanck from s/b with thanks. 1620hrs-C&O Zone-4 paged out for response. 1648hrs-C&O Zone-4 1404 on location. 1717hrs-As per Car 2271, all remaining Montrose units going back in service. 1728hrs-C&O Zone-4 1404 clear from Montrose.