BFD1054

Date: 07-07-09 Time: 1245hrs Location: Hudson River IAO Georges Island Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: MFD R51, FDVA MA28, Verplanck FD, Cortlandt VAC Weather Conditions: Thunderstorms Description Of Incident: Vessel in distress Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1250hrs-60-Control advising a 24-foot boat, taking on water.

Date: 07-01-09 Time: 1708hrs Location: IFO 1011 Orchard St. c/s N. Division St. Frequency: 46.26/PFD/PPD Units Operating: PFD Cars 2341, 2342, R134, PEMS 75B2, 35M1, Peekskill PD Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: 5 y/o male struck by a motor vehicle Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1720hrs-Peekskill FD units in service. 1725hrs-75B2 en-route ALS to WMC. 1748hrs-75B2 out at WMC.

Date: 06-30-09 Time: 1653hrs (tow) Location: 144 Church St. Frequency: Units Operating: Mahwah FD, Suffern FD (Rockland Co. Dept. 19) w/FASTeam Weather Conditions: Thunderstorm Description Of Incident: Fully-involved garage with exposure to a P/D. Reporters: Truck4 Writer: BFD1054

Jodi...good point. As i re-read my post, i picked up on that. I was on a roll and left that out lol, but i did mean to get to it. So yes, "active list" of 50 or so, but maybe, maybe 10 or so truly interior qualified members (and even that may be a stretch).

Date: 06-26-09 Time: 1827hrs Location: 2 Kim Ln. c/s Red Oak Ln./McNamara Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) 6-1, 6-2 Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1827hrs-44-Control dispatching Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) to the above address for a Signal-10; Structure. 1828hrs-44-Control advising 6-2 that the homeowner is continuously calling 911 stating that the upstairs of her home is on fire. 1829hrs-44-Control advising they are still on the line with the caller and she states the roof & attic are on fire, possible lightening strike. 1831hrs-6-2 on scene w/smoke showing. 1833hrs-44-Control advising Orange&Rockland Utilities advised and responding, EMS also notified. 1842hrs-44-Control switching Operations to Frequency-3. 2044hrs-Kim Ln. Command terminated.

As usual, i dropped the ball on this one and forgot to sign up. Good luck to all taking the Dutchess test tomorrow! I also wanted to take the Middletown exam, but again dropped the ball. Didn't realize they were on the same day? Good luck to those taking that exam as well. Middletown FD was just awarded a new contract, always a pretty good sign.

Hey Gerry, you were a buff back then? Hard to believe .

Date: 06-26-09 Time: 1758hrs Location: Hudson River IAO Sing-Sing Prison Frequency: 46.26/Fire-12 Units Operating: Sleepy Hollow Marine-7, Croton Marine-12, Ossining Marine-14, WCPD Marine 4, Tarrytown Marine-5 Weather Conditions: Rain/thunderstorms Description Of Incident: Reported Sailboat in Distress Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1758hrs-60-Control dispatching Ossining Marine 14, Croton Marine 12 & Sleepy Hollow Marine 7 to respond, along with WCPD Marine Unit to above area for a reported sailboat in distress. 1802hrs-Croton M12 responding. 60-Control dispatching Tarrytown FD Marine-5 & a Battalion Coordinator. 1811hrs-WCPD HQ advising Marine-4 that the vessel in distress is a 28' sailboat, white in color, no other markings. Its sails are down, there are (4) females & (1) canine aboard, all wearing life vests. They are taking on a bit of water and have no working motor. 1828hrs-WCPD Marine-4 advising that they have the victims and they are towing the vessel into Tarrytown Marina.

Date: 06-26-09 Time: 1718hrs Location: 4 Rome Ct. c/s Applehill Dr. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Cars 2261, 2267, E255, E258, L35, MVAC, Peekskill FD FASTeam, Buchanan FD U12 (cancelled on the apron), WCDES C&O Zone-4. Weather Conditions: Rain/hail/warm Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1721hrs-E255 on location. 1722hrs-MVAC, U18, 34-Medics dispatched to seperate EMS call. Car 2261 advising U18 not to respond, stay in quarters to man E257. 1723hrs-Car 2261 advising level-1 structure fire. Ladder 35 to the front of the building, E258 to grab the hydrant and lay in. 1726hrs-Peekskill FD dispatched; request for their FASTeam to the scene. Buchanan FD dispatched; request for their cascade (U12) to the scene.

TR, as always, thanks for sharing these great pictures! I love the old apparatus, especially the Maxim ladder & Maxim(?) pumper. This was accross the street from the old Ossining Village PD HQ if i am not mistaken (which they occupied until about 2000). I am correct in saying that there is a VW Beetle that appears to be marked w/lights lol?

Hmmm, a business that was forced to go out of business because of the economy/recession burns to the ground in the middle of the night? It was labeled suspicious...you dont say?

Date: 06-25-09 Time: 1920hrs Location: The Quarry off of Broadway - Access from 9th St. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: VFD Car 2493, E128, 83B1, 39M1, 3511 (CRP Director), WCPD 27Charlie, supervisors, others, NYSP Weather Conditions: Warm & Sunny Description Of Incident: Water Rescue Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1920hrs-Verplanck FD/EMS dispatched to the Quarry (caller from 9th St.) for a water rescue, reported "child" in the water. 1922hrs-60-Control updating all units, victim reportedly out of the water in cardiac arrest. Car 2493 requesting E128 & 83B1 to respond, E128 to assist in gaining entry through a gate. 1933hrs-Car 2493 advising DOA, State Police on scene handling, advising the ME for response. 1948hrs-39M1 clear from Verplanck. 2009hrs-Car 2493 advising 83B1 has been released, holding E128. *This is an abandoned quarry on Con Edison property that is a popular swimming spot for area youths.

Date: 06-25-09 Time: 1917hrs Location: IFO 71 Watch Hill Rd. Frequency: 46.26/CVAC Units Operating: Montrose FD Car 2273, R51, E121, Cortlandt VAC 88B2, 35M1, NYSP Weather Conditions: Warm & Sunny Description Of Incident: Roll-Over MVA w/Extrication Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1917hrs-Montrose Fire, Cortlandt VAC & 3?M1 dispatched to above location for the reported roll-over MVA w/extrication. 1922hrs-Unit o/s reporting vehicle on its side w/(1) person still in the vehicle. 1933hrs-Car 2273 on the update; One person in the vehicle, EMS standing by, extrication in progress. 1937hrs-Car 2273 advising patient has been extricated, in the care of CVAC. 1943hrs-CVAC 88B2 en-route Hudson Valley Hospital w/(1) female, BLS.

Bnechis, as usual, you have posted some very accurate, not to mention interesting facts. Thank you for that. It is quite obvious that you are very educated, not just in the fire service, but in general. I thought that was interesting that when NRFD went to career staffing, all but one member came up from the vol. dept. This issue has gone round and round plenty of times before and we've all had our opinions and thoughts. It had also gotten heated at times, but doesnt it always lol? I was glad to see that there were so many pages of responses/posts to this topic. It is a hot topic and one that wont go away for a long time. I havent been following closely and admit that i havent read ALL these posts, but many of them. Ive stated before, i am in no way anti-career (as i have many friends who are OTJ), as i am not anti-volunteer either. Hell, id love to get on an FD job myself, but things didnt turn out that way. I have been in the volunteer service (Fire & EMS) for about 11 years. Ive seen alot of changes both good and bad. On the bad side, i have seen way to many members come and go and volunteerism (if you will) continue to dwindle. I have seen many VFD's that are strong in the member department, but too many that are not. You may have a VFD that has an "active list" of say 50 members, but only 20 or so that are actually "active." Out of that 20, you may only have 10 or so that are the gung-ho type that make as many alarms, drills & details as possible. Can you rely on those 10 or so guys 100% of the time? No, of course not. Even if you could, those are not realistic numbers. The volunteer rates are dropping and theres nobody to blame. It is nobody's fault, it is just life. But, we, as the volunteer fire service, owe a certain level of service and protection to our respective communities. If we can no longer maintain that level of service, then its time to do something about it. If we do not do something about it and just let it go, well then shame on us. As for consolidation (as that is the topic at hand), i am all for it. Thats just the first baby steps for making a fire district better (hopefully). When you consolidate, you can cut back on apparatus & stations (possibly), but increase your membership, thus gaining better turn-outs for alarms. Also with consolidation, you increase the pool of which to draw officers from. I realize that this is in no way an easy, streamlined answer or solution. This is something that takes serious planning and coordination and would not happen overnight. I have stated my feelings on consolidation in my area for quite awhile now, mostly for the reasons i listed above. I was actually talking to an older, more experienced firefighter (from another fd) about this topic the other night at training. I will use the Tri-Village (Buchanan, Montrose & Verplanck) as an example, as it is what i am familiar with. Buchanan has (2) pumpers, (1) rescue, (2) utilities & (2) chiefs cars. Montrose has (3) pumpers, (1) tower-ladder, (1) heavy rescue, boat(s), (1) utility and (3) chiefs cars. Verplanck has (2) pumpers, (1) tower-ladder, (1) utility, (1) ambulance and (2) chiefs cars. Thats an aweful lot of apparatus when you think about it. Buchanan is roughly 2 square miles as is Verplanck and the Montrose fire district is roughly 12 or so square miles. The call volume between the 3 departments is roughly 650 calls a year. Now, keep in mind my square mileage and call volumes are approximates (off the top of my head). In my oppinion (i know they're like a-holes lol), the Tri-Village could easily be served by 3-4 pumpers, 1 ladder and 1 rescue. You could keep the couple of utilities for their various uses. As it is now, there are (7) pumpers, (2) ladders and (2) rescues (if you didnt due the math above). If the Tri-Village were to be consolidated into one department, i can only see positive results. Again, cut down on apparatus (thus cutting fuel, maintenance and replacement costs), but increase manpower. You could also cut down on officers, but have a greater pool of which to draw officers from. We could start by keeping things the way they are, but making us one department (3 individual companies in essence). Wherever the call may be, members from all 3 "companies" could respond. So, if Montrose had 10 members, Buchanan & Verplanck each had 5, thats 20 members at a scene. That makes it better for everyone. We could set up certain alarm assignments as well. Such as any alarm at commercial buildings or schools (or whatever) would get 1&1 from Montrose and 1 pumper each from Buchanan & Verplanck (just an example). Im sure some people will be upset with my post for whatever reasons, but they're just that, MY opinions. I was just trying to give some insight and throwing some possible answers out there. Again, consolidation could be a very good thing for many departments in this County. However, it may not be the end-all answer to ur problems. It would be a start in the right direction though. If consolidation doesnt work and there are still manpower issues, then hey, maybe its time to look at career staffing. Each department/district is very unique and different in their own ways. Consolidation may not be the answer for all. *My post, thoughts, comments and opinions are mine and mine only. They do NOT reflect those of my affiliated agencies.

Rob, your "float" is awesome bro! Looks like the "Trose" had a blast as usual. Congrats Yorktown FD on 100 years of great service and protection

Good news indeed, hopefully they have a strong case and the prosecutors fry these skells! Unfortunately, whatever the punishment may be, it will not bring this man back to his family and the community that obviously loved him! I hope that these SOB's drove past the different signs that Johns family would place outside the garage. I know that it wrenched my heart everytime id see one. Good job PCSO and all LE agencies involved in this case!

Congrats to Somers FD on this delivery, i wish you all the best of luck with it! I happen to like Sutphen quints and this one is no exception. I think it will be a great addition to the SFD and serve the area quite well. As stated, Somers has a large, diversified district and adding a 2nd ladder was a good move IMO. Soo, Ed, when can i come back to dispatch ? Remember585, what do ya say bro, we go back per-diem lol? Kidding aside, best of luck with the new piece

Date: 05-28-09 Time: 1510hrs Location: 136 Jefferson Ct. X Curry St. - "Jefferson Village" Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Mohegan Cars 2261 (IC), 2263, E253, E257, L35, U18 (Career Lt.), MVAC, Yorktown E-270 (FAST), Buchanan Car 2553, U12 (Cascade), WCDES Batt-17, C&O Zone-4, Yorktown PD Weather Conditions: Cloud Description Of Incident: Fire in a P/D. Reporters: Truck4 Writer: BFD1054 1515hrs-As per YPD, working structure fire. 1516hrs-Car 2260 o/s confirming. Car 2261 transmitting the signal "10-75 level-1." 1520hrs-Yorktown FASTeam/Buchanan U12 dispatched. 1559hrs- Yorktown FAST released. *Fire was in a 2-story split-level single family dwelling. Good stop made by LMFD & YFD, fire held to the kitchen area on the "C" side and the attic. L35 was set up in the neighbors driveway on the "D" side.

Here is the link to the Journal News article about FDMV Firefighter Joseph "Jody" Carrol's on-going case against the City of Mount Vernon. http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009905120368

Date: 05-12-09 Time: 1230 (approx.) Location: Lents Cove Park - Broadway Frequency: BPD Units Operating: Buchanan PD Cars 265, 268 (Chief), WCPD Special Op's Bomb Squad, 27-Charlie Weather Conditions: Sunny Description Of Incident: Suspicious Package Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 Buchanan PD was alerted to a suspicious package left at Lent's Cove Park off of Broadway. Found was an abandoned pipe/cylinder, left near a park bench. Westchester Co. PD was notified and responded with Bomb Squad members and a Special Op's Support Truck. Object was checked and determined to be harmless. *If/When i get more details, i will add them

He's a skell, glad the Sox got rid of his A$$! Like others have said, cheating is cheating. So much for the great American past-time huh? Today i saw a kid (probably 6 years old) in the store with his mother and he was wearing an A-Rod shirt. Wanted to ask the mother if she thought A-Rod was a good role model .

Haha good one firediver! If i see one more front-page story on their dog or the shoes or outfit that Michelle Obama wears, so help me god lol! I had heard that the Journal News has been trying to get a hold of a list of my Village's top earners, so that should come out soon . Aren't there more important things for them to "report" on? I to love to read the readers comments, some real educated people there huh? All these people that b**** about how much people make could have applied for these jobs, no? "The Police make to much," well, take the competitive exam and the agility like they do and stop complaining. We have plenty of these people in my Village. Alot of retired white-collar types or IBMers who made their fair share of money/benefits. But its not good for anyone else i guess lol. Again, sign up, take the exams or fill out the applications!

Date: 05-01-09 Time: 1813hrs Location: Rt. 304 & Johnson Pl. Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: New City FD (Dept. 9) 9-3, 9-6 Weather Conditions: Overcast Description Of Incident: MVA w/Extrication Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1813hrs-44-Control dispatching Dept. 9 to above location for a Signal-13, request for extrication. 1815hrs-9-3 on scene, establishing command. 1830hrs-9-Command transmitting the Signal-11 (u/c).

Date: 04-24-09 Time: 1757hrs Location: Palisades Center Mall - In the underground parking garage Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: West Nyack FD (Dept. 24), Blauvelt FD (Dept. 1), Valley Cottage FD (Dept. 22), Clarkstown PD Weather Conditions: Warm & Sunny Description Of Incident: Fully-Involved car fire in an underground parking garage Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1757hrs-Dept. 24 dispatched to the above location for the reported Signal-10 car in the underground garage. Blauvelt & Valley Cottage FD's dispatched AMA. 1758hrs-As per CPD, fully involved car fire. 1803hrs-44-Control advising 24-1 that they have just received the automatic alarm. Also advising that PD requested EMS for stand-by, heavy smoke condition. 1804hrs-22-1501 (VCFD Engine) on scene.

Date: 04-06-09 Time: 1635hrs Location: 42 Susan Dr. c/s Christopher/North Main Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: New City FD (Dept. 9) 9-4, Congers FD (Dept. 3) w/FAST Weather Conditions: Raining Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: Writer: BFD1054 1635hrs-44-Control dispatching Dept. 9 to the above location for a Signal-10/unknown type. 1637hrs-9-1 advising bedroom fire. 1639hrs-44-Control dispatching Congers FD (Dept. 3); request for their FASTeam. 1653hrs-44-Control dispatching Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6); request for (1) engine to the scene. 1655hrs-6-2 in service. 44-Control advising 6-2 that they (Dept. 6) will be assuming the FASTeam position. 1700hrs-44-Control switching operations to Frequency-3.