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Mark, the truck is coming along nicely. I wouldnt mind that beast as my POV lol. Best of luck to Wassaic with this new piece when it arrives! By the way, that last pic is priceless! They're driving a Mini Cooper.....sorry, but enough said lol.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the Trooper. Hope they throw the book at this jack-a**! I really dont know who/what these kids think they are driving the way they do. Not to get off topic; as many of you know, i work sanitation. A few weeks ago, as i was walking between the truck & the curb, a high powered car went over the double yellow line, around the g-truck and actually brushed the garbage bag that was in my hand! Needless to say, the kid was probably smart for not stopping since my adrenaline/anger was so high. Plus 3-1 odds arent too good! We're keeping our eyes out for the car, as is BPD! Stay safe out there everyone!

Brian, nice shot as always man! I really like the night shot with the ground lights on the rig illuminated. Oh, and real nice rig by the way lol. Best of luck to NFD with it.

Ladder44.....lol, thanks man, that definately answers my question (how far anyway). Hour and a half isnt bad at all. Is this a good muster, alot of vendors?

Call me naive, but in my 10+ years in the fire service, i have yet to attend a muster. In everyones opinion, are they worth it? Is the Milford one far from the Buchanan area? If its a nice day, may be something to do to get out of the house.

x129....i like how you think bro lol. Im thinking that mobile office could make a great mask confidence/survival trailer.

No problem CRP...it was too early in the am anyway, better off staying in bed lol. Hope youre feeling better.

WOW! Glad to hear the brothers are ok, that could have been ALOT worse. Seth, good questions. I to would be interested in learning the causes of these failures. I mean, for the metal to fail/bend like that is almost unthinkable.

CRP....I know that J.T. Camp (ONLOCATION) was there. However, i do not know if he bothered to take any pics, as there wasnt much to see. All i know is that i was on a ladder when he got there. I had removed my helmet briefly and quickly threw it back on thinking "man, i can just imagine the Monday-morning quarterbacking that will go on on EMTBravo" lol. But im sure if J.T. got anything (fireground/apparatus) he will share it when he gets the chance.

Date: 09/07/09 Time: 1535hrs Location: Croton River - Behind 110 Truesdale Dr. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Croton EMS 5511 (Capt.), 55B2, Croton PD w/Marine Unit Weather Conditions: Warm/Sunny Description Of Incident: Injured Swimmer Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1535hrs-Croton EMS dispatched to above area for a reported injured swimmer. 5511 en-route to the scene. 1540hrs-Croton PD advising that the patient is on the opposite side of the Croton River and that they would be launching their boat to access the patient. 1545hrs-Croton PD advising that 5511 would be on the police boat with them. 55B2 re-directed to the boat launch near the DPW garage (Croton-Harmon train station). 1550hrs-55B2 out at the boat launch. 1622hrs-60-Control requesting an update from 55B2. 55B2 advising that the patient has been loaded onto the PD boat and that they were en-route to the boat launch. 1627hrs-55B2 transporting (1) patient BLS to Phelps Memorial Hospital.

Great shots as always Bill, thanks for sharing! Even though "there wasnt much to see," its great to look at candid people and apparatus shots, shows the different aspects of the fire service. I love the ladder placement as well. It always seems (from pics anyway) that PFD is very aggressive in their laddering at jobs.

RIP FF Frizzell. My condolences to his family and the brothers & sisters of the East Charleston FD. efdcapt...well stated. I do not have experience with tankers, but it seems that there is room for improvement (on all ends).

Nice work PO Serlin & of course Gracie! I dispatched for the WCDPS for a short time and had the honor of dealing with PO Serlin (who is an excellent officer and asset to the WCDPS). I loved hearing Mitch try and transmit something over the radio and Gracie having to "chime" in lol. They're a great team and as i said, an absolute asset to Westchester County! Way to go!

Date: 08-19-09 Time: 1435hrs Location: 800 Chestnut Ridge Rd. - "DaVinci's Restaurant" Frequency: 46.18/Op's 3 Units Operating: SSVFD (Dept. 25) 25-6, Spring Valley FD (Dept. 17) w/17-Tanker, 17-1 Weather Conditions: Warm & Sunny Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1435hrs-South Spring Valley FD (Dept. 25) w/Spring Valley FD (Dept. 17) AMA for 17-Tanker dispatched to above address for the reported kitchen fire. 1437hrs-25-6 & 17-1 in-service. 44-Control advising responding units that they received a call from the premise advising an active kitchen fire, building being evacuated. 1440hrs-17-1 o/s, establishing department 25 Command. 1520hrs-44-Control dispatching Pearl River FD (Dept. 12), request for 12-EQ w/manpower to the scene.

Happy 30th Seth! They say everything is bigger in Texas, so i hope you celebrated big! enjoy!

Fergie...Congrats bro! All the best to you, Becky & Madeline. Im sure she already has more hair than her pop's

Capt, thank you for sharing these photos that were passed on to you. And thank you for advising to read the intro first. Wow is all that comes to mind. These pictures are brilliant in every way! They capture the entire essence of firefighting in those days. These guys had balls of steel to say the least.

Date: 08-03-09 Time: 1710hrs Location: The Croton River IAO 110 Truesdale Ave. (caller's location) Frequency: 46.26/Fire-10 Units Operating: CFD Cars 2083 (IC), 2084 (DC), E120, R18, TL44, CEMS 55B2, 36Medic, Yorktown FD Water Rescue Team, CPD w/numerous units including Divers. Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Water Rescue Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1710hrs-60-Control dispatching Croton; E120, R18, TL44 & EMS to the above address for a possible water rescue. 1713hrs-Car 2083 on location, establishing Truesdale Command, requesting Yorktown FD's Water Rescue Team. Car 2083 advising R18 to respond with the Zodiac. 1715hrs-Car 2083 advising R18 that they will be needed to set-up a rope system. 1730hrs-60-Control toning out Croton; request for additional manpower to assist R18 at the boat launch. 1735hrs-Croton Command contacting Croton PD; request a unit for road closure. Also advising that the rescue boat will be launching from behind the DPW garage shortly. *E119 was placed on stand-by in their quarters during this incident

As with other pressing issues, this one has been beaten to death. Im not saying its a bad thing though, i think it is good that its being brought to light. Unfortunately, i do not see the issue changing anytime soon. Something needs to be done, bottom line. I do not believe that there is a perfect, definative answer/solution accross the board. I do like how Putnam County works with EMS dispatch, but that is far from perfect. If the primary agency cant get out, bang out the next closest 2 or 3 agencies and whoever gets a crew, takes the job. Again, this is FAR from perfect. This should not have to occur, no excuses. Consolidation/regionalization may be a start. For my area, a start could be consolidating Cortlandt, Peekskill & Verplanck EMS. Start by cross-traing these agencies and allowing ALL members to cover calls in any of the districts. If you hear Peekskill needs an EMT, but youre a CVAC or Verplanck EMT, you could respond (same with drivers). Instead of Peekskill toning out 3 or so times then going to CVAC or Verplanck, it would cut down some time. Next step could be a partial paid system, with Peekskill/Cortlandt sharing the cost. Have 1 (maybe 2) paid buses to cover the entire area and have the volunteers pick up additional calls. These are just a few ideas i think could help a bit, but certainly not be the end-all solution. Something needs to be done and its owed to our individual communities to provide a reliable and professional EMS system that responds in a timely manner. John Munson (Remember 585) touched on the issues facing EMS in our County in the "Consolidation" topic thread (that has since been closed). He brought up some great points and this is a great place to bring it back up.

Wow, what a horrific tragedy! I'm in Vermont at my in-laws and just read this. I was surrounded by my fiancee's nieces, nephews & cousins & my heart dropped when I read this. I have a soft spot in my heart for children in distress. Its terrible when any life is lost, much less a childs. My thoughts & prayers are with the families who were affected by this incident. May the deceased rest in peace. My heart goes out to all the MOS involved as well. To the dispatchers & first responding PD, EMS & FD units; god bless you for your professionalism. To the ER staff, the ME's office & the LEO's left to investigate, my heart goes out to you as well. You were all left with a very difficult job. But to everyone who was involed in this incident...please, please, please talk to someone! I know this first-hand, its not worth it to hold it in. Talk to a colleague, husband, wife, friend, whoever you feel comfortable with.

Date: 07-21-09 Time: 1448hrs Location: 2033 Maple Ave. c/s Chapel Pl. Frequency: 46.26/LMFD Op's Units Operating: Cars 2261, 2262, 22610, E255, E258, MVAC 69B1, 69B2, 69B3, 39M1, 39M2, 3511 (CRP Coordinator), WCPD 27-Charlie, NYSP Weather Conditions: Raining Description Of Incident: MVA w/Extrication Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1450hrs-As per 60-Control, retired Mohegan MOS on scene advising possibly (2) persons trapped. Car 2261 advising to go M/A immediately if MVAC cant get out. 1451hrs-60-Control advising all units that 39M1 is o/s confirming extrication. 1452hrs-60-Control dispatching 39M2 (2nd Medic) & MVAC; request for (2) additional ambulances. 1453hrs-Car 2261 advising the Engines to step it up, inquiring E255's location. E255 advising Maple & Shaw Highway. Car 2261 advising E255 to pull right up to the scene. 1455hrs-E255 & E258 on location. 1458hrs-60-Control re-toning Mohegan; request for additional personnel. Car 2262 on location. 1504hrs-60-Control advising Car 2261 that Mohegan VAC has (3) ambulances to respond. Car 2261 advising to respond Maple Ave. via City of Peekskill. 1509hrs-As per Car 2261, extrication complete, awaiting the 3rd ambulance. 1517hrs-69B? en-route to WMC w/ALS on-board (35-11). 1530hrs-69B2 en-route HVHC BLS. 1549hrs-As per Car 2261, all units in service.

nfd...couldnt have said it better myself! F those skells, glad they were taken out! Thoughts and prayers are with the injured MOS, lets hope for a speedy recovery. And yes, god bless all LEO's out there for their commitment to keeping all of us and our families safe!

Date: 07-15-09 Time: 1458hrs (tow) Location: 209 Taconic Rd. c/s Stanwich Rd. Frequency: Units Operating: GFD, Banksville FD Tanker-7 Weather Conditions: Warm/Sunny Description Of Incident: Working Structure Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1455hrs-Banksville FD toned out; their tanker (T7) requested to respond to the above address for the working fire.

Date: 07-07-09 Time: 1505hrs Location: Ramapo River Frequency: Units Operating: Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Reporters: Writer: BFD1054

Date: 07-07-09 Time: 1505hrs Location: Ramapo River - Access from the 4th Street Bridge Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Hillburn FD (Dept. 5), Stony Point FD (Dept. 18) w/Divers, Thiells FD (Dept. 26) w/Divers, Rockland Paramedics, 44-Haz-Mat, 44-1, NYSP Weather Conditions: Cloudy, warm Description Of Incident: Truck into the Water w/Entrapment Reporters: JetPhoto Writer: BFD1054 1505hrs-Hillburn FD with Stony Point & Thiells FD's AMA for Divers, dispatched to above location for a truck into the water with people trapped. 1518hrs-44-Control dispatching Rockland County Haz-Mat Team to the scene. 1520hrs-44-Control contacting 18-Rescue; 18-1 inquiring how many divers are en-route. 18-Rescue advising (4) divers. 18-1 advising divers to be dressed and ready, swift water rescue now needed. *LoHud.com reporting that this was a garbage truck that veered off the road while exiting the NYS Thruway. The truck then went down an embankment and into the Ramapo River. The driver, a 44-year-old male, was reported to be DOA.