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Awesome to see this. A member asked a simple question out of pure curiosity and another member answered, in detail, with no BS. I like seeing posts like this. Also like that FDs still use box systems, but that's another story.

Link to Mid Hudson News article; http://midhudsonnews.com/News/2016/October/03/King_new_FT-03Oct16.html Side note; I personally don't care for the last sentence of the article which refers to the professional firefighters in Kingston as "paid drivers." But, I suppose that's the media for ya...

What: Open House for Fire Prevention Date: Sunday, October 9th Time: 12-4pm Location: Vails Gate FD Station-1, 872 Blooming Grove Tpk, New Windsor, NY

BUMP....this event is tomorrow, come on out

Andy, in reference to Campbell Hall; I'd assume "rapid intervention vehicle" as in a RIT or FAST vehicle? Is this correct?

An explosion in a Bronx drug lab killed a firefighter Tuesday morning, sources said. Emergency responders were called to the home on W. 234th St. near Irwin Ave. for a gas leak at 6:22 a.m., officials said. After they arrived, firefighters discovered a drug lab, sources said. Link to Daily News; http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/explosion-rocks-bronx-home-cops-suspect-drug-lab-article-1.2808271 Been a horrific couple of days for the fire service worldwide...RIP ***hearing varying reports*** if anyone can confirm, please do

Date: 09/22/16 Time: 1510hrs Location: Bullville Rd District: Bullville Battalion: Channel: Weather: Units: Bullville, Pine Bush, Circleville, 36-11 Writer: BFD1054 Description: Working Fire 1510hrs-OC911 alerting Bullville; possible structure fire, smoke from the attic. - OC911 alerting Pine Bush and Circleville, automatic 1st alarm assignment. Pine Bush Engine and Circleville Tanker to the scene. 1512hrs-Bullville Cars 1 & 2 on scene with a working fire. 1523hrs-Command advising under control, main body of fire is k/d, checking for extension. 1540hrs-Circleville units returning

Date: 09/18/16 Time: 1200hrs Location: 8 Coach Ln District: Winona Lake/Town of Newburgh Battalion: Channel: Weather: Warm/cloudy Units: Winona Lake, Orange Lake, City of Newburgh, Good-Will, Cronomer Valley, Middle Hope, OCFI's, T/NPD, T/NEMS Writer: BFD1054 Description: 2nd Alarm Structure Fire

Interesting, thank you.

Not to sound like a d**k, but why shouldn't all of the 2% monies go to the career side of HFD? I am a volunteer FF, so I am in no way bashing Vol FFs, nor trying to start a vol vs career fight. I am just truly curious as to why a Vol company with 6 members get this money? To my knowledge, the Vols in Hartsdale are not actually involved in emergency responses. Perhaps I am incorrect? I am sure this is the case in other depts as well. Again, not to hijack the thread or start a pissing match. I'm just trying to figure things out.

Love the gooseneck applicator on the officer side...

Just finished watching this in its entirety. What an outstanding documentary! Not just for the fire aspect, but for the views and insight of the firemen. They talk of society and the poverty and what they deal with. They talk of people calling the fire department because they know they'll show up. That still rings true today. Toward the end, the BC states that the FD is the only service that you couldn't go without. He also states that you couldn't just bring in volunteer companies because there's not enough of them. Again, outstanding documentary, thank you gentlemen for sharing. I do have a question regarding staffing levels in those days. There were literally men hanging off the rigs. It seemed like the truck had between 6 and 8 men, with the engine not far behind. Anyone know what the staffing was?

My brother-in-law's father was in 82 Engine in those days with Dennis Smith. I would have loved to hear his stories, but he has passed. My brother-in-law keeps his helmet on display in their house to this day. If only that helmet could tell stories.

But that douche bag Kaepernick can sit for our national anthem?!? We are really screwed as a society...

If that's what it takes to get your point across to get the job done, so be it. Hope everyone went home safe. We've become so PC and pussified in recent years, it's scary. Does is sound professional? Maybe not. But the men making these statements are likely some of the most professional in the business.

Cleaning out my house and found this in the closet. Its a Whelen Competitor Series SpecTIR8 LED dash light in green. $60 or best offer takes it

Excellent work Riley, congratulations! "Riley DeJong was unique among the passengers in the front car of the 5:44 Metro North train from Grand Central Terminal, Feb. 3, 2015. DeJong, now 21 years old, was an emergency medical technician, with skills that served her well when the train struck an SUV on the tracks in Valhalla and burst into flames." Link to the Journal News; http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/bedford/2016/08/13/bedford-21-year-old-honored-after-valhalla-train-crash/88674356/

Unfortunately, most citizens don't worry about their fire coverage...until they need it. As many of you have stated, most civilians are clueless as to what or who is protecting them. I can't tell you how many times I've heard "I live in New Windsor, why are you (Vails Gate) here?" Well, because you live in the Vails Gate fire district, within the Town of New Windsor. I am currently purchasing a home in another fire district. Some of my first questions were "what is the water system" and "what emergency services am I getting?" That is because I know enough to ask. Many people will say you can't justify a career dept in XYZ town. Well, it would be justified the first fire where a life or property were saved, no? A good start toward this would be (do I dare say it), consolidation.

i think its outstanding that admission was free to this event! Something for families to do on a Saturday. Keep up the great work in keeping fire history alive!

What: Peekskill Police & Fire 5K When: Saturday September 10th Time: 10:00am Where: 24 S Water St Peekskill, NY Link to sign up; https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Peekskill/TheRuntoRememberTheFallen The Peekskill Police Benevolent Association and Peekskill Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2343 are hosting a 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit local scholarships given out in the name of Detective Charles Wassil, and Career Firefighter Kevin J. Bristol. After responding to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Detective Wassil, like many other responders, became ver ill as a result of his rescue efforts. On May 1, 2013 Detective Wassil succumbed to his illness. Detective Wassil was an integral part of the City of Peekskill Police Department with 18 years of service. Prior to serving in Peekskill, Charlie was a member of the NYPD 44pct, and a United States Marine. Career Firefighter Kevin J. Bristol was a proud member of the City of Peekskill Fire Department. On March 3, 2014, FF Bristol died in the Line of Duty after responding to an early morning kitchen fire. FF Bristol was born and raised in the City he proudly served. Kevin served as a Career Firefighter since 1989, and prior to his employment was a Volunteer Firefighter in Peekskill. FF Bristol also proudly served his country as a Naval Reserve Corpsman. We hope you will join us for an event to help us remember our Brothers that we have lost, and to help us continue on their proud legacy's of service to our community!

Date: 08/10/16 Time: 1720hrs (approx) Location: Park Ave c/s Rt 32 District: Woodbury Battalion: Channel: Weather: Clear/Warm Units: Woodbury (Car-1 is IC), Monroe (Engine), Washingtonville (FAST), WPD, WVAC, OCFI's Monroe w/(1) additional Engine on S/B Writer: BFD1054 Description: Heavy fire throughout a 2 story vacant dwelling

Date: 08/01/16 Time: 2055hrs Location: 12 Old Creek Rd District: Cronomer Valley (Town of Newburgh) Battalion: Channel: Weather: Units: CVFD, Plattekill, City of Newburgh (FAST), 36-13. Good Will (Eng) & Winona Lake (Res) S/B Writer: BFD1054 Description: Working Fire 2055hrs-OC911 alerting Cronomer Valley for the reported structure fire. - Plattekill Tanker AMA to the scene. 2100hrs-CVFD Car? on scene with smoke showing. 2105hrs-Command advising they're stretching (2) lines, searching for the fire. 2112hrs-City of Newburgh FAST to the scene. 2123hrs-C/Newburgh Car-4 and E1 on the scene. 2131hrs-OC911 conducting a status check. Command advising (2) lines stretched, fire doubtful. 2143hrs-City of Newburgh units returning. *times are approximate

Date: 08/01/16 Time: 0420hrs Location: 253 FIRST ST District: City of Newburgh Battalion: 3 Channel: Weather: Units: NFD Car-4, E1, E3, T1, Vails Gate (FAST), West Point (Truck) Writer: BFD1054 Description: 2nd Alarm Structure Fire Link to Mid Hudson News article; http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2016/August/01/Newb_fire-01Aug16.htm

Sorry about the last minute notice, I just found out about this event myself. Please help spread the word even if you can't attend yourself. Thank you

Excellent work to all involved, especially Kaitlyn and Samantha! Nice work girls. http://westchester.news12.com/news/operation-make-cops-smile-thanks-officers-1.12116720