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Date: 04-02-07 Time: 2300hrs Location: 205 Wayne Ave. Frequency: 46.18/46.48 (Ops) Units Operating: Stony Point FD (Dept. 18), 18-1 (IC), 18-1500, 18-1501, 18-Tanker, 18-Tower, West Haverstraw FD (Dept. 23) w/23-FAST. Description Of Incident: Fire in a 3-Story wood-frame Writer: BFD1054 2300hrs-44-Control dispatching Stony Point on the possible structure fire w/West Haverstraw on the AMA for a FAST. 2301hrs-18-1 in service. 44-Control advising caller states fire in an office on the #3 floor. 2303hrs-18-1 on location, establishing command with the confirmed Signal-12 (fire), advising heavy fire on the #3 floor of a 3-story wood frame structure. 2305hrs-44-Control advising 18-Command of a 2nd call in their district; report of a brush fire. At the request of 18-Command, Thiells FD (Dept. 26) dispatched M/A to handle. 2313hrs-As per 44-Control, all units operating at the above incident to switch operations to Frequency-3.

Date: 04-01-07 Time: 2018hrs Location: 102 N. Saddle River Rd. Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Monsey (Dept. 7), Tallman (Dept. 20) FAST, Spring Valley (Dept. 17), Hillcrest (Dept. 6), Nanuet (Dept. 8) Description Of Incident: Heavy fire throughout a 3-story frame P/D. Writer: BFD1054

Date: 03-29-07 Time: Location: Kings County Hospital Frequency: Units Operating: NYPD Description Of Incident: Perp in custody attacked P.O., perp shot (4) times Writer: BFD1054 Perp at Kings County Hospital, who was in custody for assault, attacked P.O. who was guarding him. Perp, while handcuffed was able to remove the side rail of his hospital bed and used it to strike the officer several times. In return, the P.O. used his o.c. spray, as well as his baton to no avail. P.O. then opened fire, striking the suspect (4) times. P.O. is being treated, as well as the suspect at Kings County Hospital.

Date: 03-27-07 Time: 1130hrs Location: Lexington Avenue between East 115th and 116th Streets Frequency: Units Operating: FDNY, FDNY*EMS, NYPD Description Of Incident: Collapse of a 4-Story Vacant Writer: BFD1054 4-Story Vacant apartment building with partial collapse of the entire center of the building. Minor injuries to construction workers that were working in the building.

Date: 03-27-07 Time: 2055hrs Location: IFO 438 Stillman Ln. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: PHFD Cars 2381, 2382, 2385, 2386, E189, Archville FD Car 2631, E235 Description Of Incident: MVA w/Extrication Writer: BFD1054 2055hrs-Pocantico Hills FD dispatched to a reported MVA w/extrication & possible gasoline spill. Car 2382 responding. 2057hrs-E189 responding. 2100hrs-Car 2382 on location, advising road is closed. 2103hrs-Car 2382 attempting to raise Archville Car 2631. Car 2382 advising 60-Control that Archville is operating at a drill, Car 2631 requesting Archville Car 2631 & (1) engine to respond. Car 2631 & E235 responding. 2107hrs-AFD Car 2361 on location. 2110hrs-Car 2382 advising of a pole with transformer down, requesting Con Ed Electric Rep. to the scene. 2117HRS-PHFD Car 2381 responding. 2128hrs-WCDES Batt-12 on location. 2140hrs-Car 2382 calling PHFD base, requesting manpower for a road closure. PHFD base advising they will respond with T12.

Date: 03-16-07 Time: 1730hrs Location: 100 Macnamarra Rd. - "ARC" Frequency: 46.18 (Disp.)/46.48 (Op's) Units Operating: Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1730hrs-Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) dispatched to above address for a reported microwave on fire. 1731hrs-6-4 in service. 44-Control advising they are receiving more calls reporting the microwave fire & that they are getting the automatic alarm as well. 1735hrs-6-Command confirming a working fire in the kitchen, evacuations underway. 44-Control re-dispatching Hillcrest for the Signal-12 (working fire). 1748hrs-As per 44-Control, all units operating at above location to switch operations to Frequency-3.

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Well said partyrock! The majority of people do not realize that volunteers must first respond to the firehouse, from wherever they may be and then respond to the call. Depending on the size of the district and how many "active" members you have, the times will obviously vary. Partyrock, you had mentioned the idea of vollys staying at the firehouse. I've often thought about that myself. Its not a bad idea, however i couldn't see it working 100%. I look at departments in Maryland, Virginia and even Pennsylvania that have vollys on in-house duty crews. Seems to work great for them, unfortunately i coulnd't see it happening here. As far as communities going to career fire service, you know how that goes. As a volunteer, i am not against career depts. or FFs at all. But it just doesn't seem justified for certain communities, unfortunately. Unless communities get together and create regional fire departments, such as North Hudson Regional FD in New Jersey. Response times for any emergency service providers always have been and always will be in question. The question is, what can be done to improve them all around?

partrock.....gotcha lol!

Gotta agree with ALS on this one! We have all seen and heard agencies taking longer and longer to respond to emergency calls. It maybe time for agencies throughout Putnam & Westchester to look into going paid or combo! As for the situation in Englewood, same thing. Sounds as though they should be looking to career EMS, possibly supplimented by volunteer.

partyrock.............. whats your question about Peekskill???

Date: 02-07-07 Time: 2136hrs Location: 111 E. Sanford Blvd. X Fulton/Franklin Frequency: 154.145/46.26 Units Operating: FDMV, Greenville E-151; New Rochelle E-22, L-12; WC Batt-18 Description Of Incident: Heavy fire throughout a 2-story commmercial "Munrod Interior Upholstery" Writer: BFD1054, Truck4 (O/S), tbendick (O/S) 2136hrs- Original calls for smoke from the roof of a commercial building and smoke in the area, R-1 O/S reports smoke in the area. 2141hrs- Tower Ladder 1 cutting fence to gain access to Exposure #3 parking lot (rear of Jehovah's Witness). 2143hrs- B/C rpts 10-26 (Working Fire) with co's forcing entry to the building. Additional Engine to scene as FAST. (Early comm's with Fire Alarm were difficult due to possible dead zone) 2145hrs- B/C req. 2nd Alarm. FAST Engine now 2nd Alarm company. Additional Engine to scene for FAST (last MVFD Engine). 2147hrs- M/A (2) Engines/(1) Truck to cover, New Rochelle E-22/L-12. 2150hrs- Heavy smoke condition from a 2-story furniture warehouse. Units advising the main entrance is on the Exposure # 1/2 corner. Co's attempting to access fire. Exposure #1- Street (Sanford Blvd.) Exposure #2- Lot Exposure #3- Lot Exposure #3A- 2-story (Jehovah's Witness building) Exposure #4- 4-story OMD. 2155hrs- Tower Ladder 3 setting up on Exposure #2 side, Tower Ladder #1 setting up in the rear. Multiple L/S. 2159hrs-Pelham FD requested to re-locate (1) engine. 2206hrs-Greenville FD requested to re-locate (1) engine to FDMV Sta. #3. Greenville received, advising E151 will be the re-locate engine. 2207hrs-WCDES Batt-18 responding. 60-Control advising Pelham unable to respond, Greenville dispatched in their place. 2210hrs-GFD E151 re-locating. 2214hrs- B/C transmitting 3rd Alarm, req. Engine and Truck to scene (E-22/L-12). 2215hrs-Batt-18 on location. 2220hrs- Tower Ladder #1 rpts fire now showing from 1st floor windows in the rear. 2222hrs-GFD E151 out at FDMV Sta. #3. 2223hrs- CMD pulling all members from inside the buidling and going to exterior attack. 2229hrs- New Rochelle L-12 setting up in the rear parking lot, E-22 at Sanford and Franklin bringing water. Fairview L1 requested to re-locate FDMV Sta. #3. FFD L1 re-locating. 2235hrs- (2) Tower Ladders in operation, (1) stang in front. Heavy fire through the roof. 2242hrs- 60-Control contacting E151 & L1, requesting them to respond w/Eastchester E31 to 448 Garden Ave. on a possible basement fire. 2247hrs-GFD E151 & EFD E31 on location 448 Garden Ave. 2249hrs-E151 & L1 going back in service/returning to FDMV Sta. #3. 2250hrs- Mount Vernon Tower Ladder #3 lost water and is out of service. 2315hrs-As per Command, (3) deck guns in operation in front, (1) Tower Ladder, (1) ladder pipe, (1) handline in operation in rear. Partial collapse of the #2 floor. 2320hrs- 4th Alarm, req. Greenville E-151 to the scene. 2326hrs-White Plains FD E66 now re-locating FDMV Sta. #3. 2332hrs- Members enroute to pick up Mount Vernon's 3rd Tower Ladder. 2350hrs-Multiple deck guns, elevated master streams & handlines in operation. 0000hrs- Co's putting Tower Ladder in service on Exposure #2 side. Still heavy fire condition in center of building. Prolonged Op's. WC Bus to scene for rehab. 0952hrs- Fire placed U/C. 1450hrs- All firefighting operations have concluded.

Date: 01-31-07 Time: Location: High Ridge Rd. - "Dunkin Donuts" Frequency: Numerous/Hotline Units Operating: Stamford PD, CSP, NYSP, WCPD, others. Description Of Incident: Armed Robbery Writer: BFD1054 Summary-Armed robbery occured at the above location. WIC are (2) black males who displayed handguns during the robbery & then stole a 2003 Toyota Rav-4 grey/red in color from that location. Info was broadcast over the Hotline numerous times throughout the night. 02-01-07 0040hrs-NYSP TMC re-broadcasting same info to all patrols, special attention Troop K.

Date: 01-30-07 Time: 1945hrs Location: 1072 Elm St. - Peekskill High School Frequency: PPD/PVAC Units Operating: Peekskill PD Car 245 (anti-crime), others, Peekskill VAC 7513 (Lt.), 75B2, Putnam Medic-? (m/a). Description Of Incident: Large Altercation w/(1) victim stabbed Writer: BFD1054 1945hrs (approx)-Large altercation reported in the parking lot at Peekskill High School. Numerous PPD units on-scene. 1950hrs-PPD unit requesting a "75" (ambulance). Desk Sgt. inquiring as to the nature of injuries. PPD unit advising possible stab wound. 1953hrs-Peekskill EMS dispatched. 75B2 responding. 60-Control advising that they will be getting a Medic out of Putnam. 1955hrs-PPD Car 245 requesting a rush on the bus. 2002hrs-75B2 requesting the Medic be cancelled. 2005hrs-75B2 en-route to Hudson Valley Hospital w/(1) male with a laceration to the back of the leg. -News 12 Info: http://www.news12.com/WC/topstories/article?id=189315

Date: 01-31-07 Time: 2136hrs Location: 349 North Liberty Dr. - "Tompkins Cove" Frequency: 46.18/46.48 (Op's) Units Operating: Stony Point FD (Dept. 18), 18-1, 18-1501, 18-1500, 18-Tower, 18-1000, 18-EQ, West Haverstraw FD (Dept. 23) 23-1, 23-3, 23-Rescue w/FAST assignment, 44-9 (Coordinator), 44-11. Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 2137hrs-18-1 on scene, establishing command w/smoke showing from the basement. 2139hrs-As per 18-Command, 18-1501 to the front of the structure, 18-Tower to stage IFO 18-1501 and prepare to set-up & 18-1500 to s/b a hydrant. 2143hrs-18-Command confirming fire in the basement, (1) line stretched & operating. 2145hrs-18-Command requesting building inspector to the scene. 2150hrs-As per 18-Command, 44-Control switching operations to Frequency-3. 2151hrs-23-1 requesting Department-2 FASTeam to re-locate to 23-101 (West Haverstraw Sta.) 2152hrs-44-Control dispatching Central Nyack (Dept. 2); request for their FASTeam to re-locate to 23-101. 2159hrs-18-Command transmitting the Signal-11 (u/c). 2211hrs-As per 2-2, 2-FAST is re-located at 23-101. 2221hrs-All Dept. 18 & 23 units going in-service/returning. 2227hrs-18-1 terminating North Liberty Drive Command.

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I'd have to agree with partyrock. My department currently issues the Globe GX-7 and has issued Globe exclusively for years. However, we have just recently started to get guys sized up for Morning Pride. I personally went out and bought myself a full set of Morning Pride gear about 3 years ago and it was one of the best investments i could have made! I don't have anything against Globe personally, however i'm much happier with Morning Pride. I too thought Morning Pride was all hype at first just because FDNY uses it. However, i now know why they, along with Yonkers, Greenville and many others have made the switch. I feel that the Morning Pride gear is much lighter, breathable and much more comfortable to wear. As partyrock stated, Globe has come along way with the new GX-7 gear, but i still feel (personally) Morning Pride is better. I still have a full set of Globe (pre GX-7) that i keep as my spare and have no problem using it when i have to. As far as helmets go; My department used to issue the Cairns Metro helmets, which i would NEVER wear! They then switched to the Cairns 1010 (thank god) and are now issuing the newer Cairns 1044. Personally, i wear a Cairns N5A leather New Yorker, which i love.

Date: 01-29-07 Time: 2315hrs Location: 17 Skyline Terrace Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) 6-1, 6-Rescue, Stat-Flight Air-1 Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 2315hrs-Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) dispatched to the above address for the reported mattress fire. 6-1 in service. 44-Control advising fire caused by resident falling asleep in bed while smoking. 44-Control also advising that there is a hydrant o.o.s. on Skyline Terrace. 2321hrs-6-1 requesting Stat-Flight be placed on s/b. 2326hrs-6-1 requesting launch of Stat-Flight as per EMS. LZ will be at local elementary school. 2327hrs-44-Control inquiring if 6-1 would like additional tones for a seperate incident. 6-1 advising that 6-Rescue will respond as the ground contact. 2332hrs-As per Skyline Terrace Command, Signal-11 (u/c) transmitted. 2333hrs-6-11 establishing LZ command. 2336hrs-44-Control advising 6-11 that Stat-Flight has a (7) minute eta. 2358hrs-As per 6-1, Deparment-6 command has been terminated.

Date: 01-29-07 Time: 2220hrs Location: 807 Main St. - Bolhman Towers (In the lobby) Frequency: PPD/PEMS/NYSP Units Operating: PPD Cars 250 (Sgt.), 253, 255, 256, 257, 260, PPD Capt., NYSP 3K42, Peekskill EMS 75B2, 75B3, Peekskill FD/ALS 39M1 & 39M2. Description Of Incident: Assault w/Numerous victims & perps. Writer: BFD1054 2220hrs (approx.)-PPD dispatching units to above address for a report of a large altercation in the lobby. 2225hrs-Units o/s w/apparent victims. Unit requests a "75" (ambulance) to the scene. Peekskill EMS dispatched. 75B2 responding. Additional PD units requested to assist w/crime scene. 2226hrs-PPD unit following large group, possible perps from the assault to John St. 2228hrs-PPD unit advising 6-7 subjects, possible perps, entered the residence at 722 John St. w/evidence (trail) at the entrance, possibly another victim at location. 2230hrs-PPD Car 260 requesting EMS/Paramedic on a rush to apartment 2A (in Bolhman Towers) for a 2nd victim. P.O. advising victim w/multiple stab wounds & diff. breathing. 2232hrs-Car 250 (Sgt.) requesting status of the Detectives. 2233hrs-PPD desk advising NYSP is sending units to assist at 722 John St. 2240hrs-PPD desk advising contact has been made w/Detectives and they are coming in. Desk inquiring from the Sgt. how many more units will be needed. Sgt. advising they are almost clear from 807 Main and he will start sending units to John St. PPD desk advising (1) P.O. from the midnight shift on his way in. 2242hrs-75B2 en-route to WMC w/39M1 on-board. 2248hrs-PPD Car 250 (Sgt.) clearing from 807 Main St., en-route to 722 John St. (2) PPD units remaining on scene. 2249hrs-Peekskill EMS unit requesting notification be made to WMC that they are en-route w/numerous stabbing victims. 2250hrs-PPD Car 255 requesting a camera to 722 John St. PPD desk requesting they secure the scene, Detectives are on their way. PPD desk advising the Sgt. that the P.O. from the midnight tour is in, inquiring where he is needed. Sgt. requesting him to start normal patrol duties. P.O. in service w/Car 262. 2254hrs-Peekskill VAC HQ advising notification has been made to WMC for both 75B2 & 75B3. 2257hrs-Peekskill VAC 7542 requesting 60-Control tone-out for a driver or EMT to man the 3rd ambulance w/him. 2304hrs-PPD Car 244 (Dets.) requesting a unit to assist them at 807 Main St. Car 260 dispatched. 2306hrs-PPD Car 250 (Sgt.) requesting Car 262 to respond back to HQ and bring the prisoner van (Unit 237) to 722 John St. 2310hrs-PPD Unit 237 out at 722 John St. 2314hrs-PPD desk advising the Det.-Sgt. that (2) additional Dets. have been notified and are on their way in. 2337hrs-PPD Det.-Sgt. requesting PPD desk to contact members of the Narcotics Unit & have them come in to assist. as of 0035hrs-Command post has been set-up. Several units from the 4-12 tour held-over, including the Sgt. Units still at 722 John St., awaiting the Detectives arrival to collect evidence.

Date: 01-28-07 Time: 1700hrs Location: 2042 Albany Post Rd. - "Springvale Laundry Mat" Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: MFD Cars 2271 (IC), 2273, E121, E123, TL8, R51, BFD Cars 2552, 2553, E161, VFD Cars 2492, 2493, E128, CFD E119 (s/b), Batt.-10, Cortlandt Code Enforcement, WCDES C&O Zone-4. Description Of Incident: Working fire Writer: BFD1054 1700hrs(approx)-Montrose FD dispatched to above address for a possible structure fire. Buchanan & Verplanck placed on s/b as per Tri-Village response. 1702hrs-Peekskill FD 39M2 clearing from previous call advising "smoke showing." 1703hrs-MFD Car 2273 o/s w/smoke showing. MFD unit advising active fire within the laundry mat. 1704hrs-MFD Car 2271 o/s, requesting Buchanan & Verplanck to the scene to assist w/evacuations. BFD Car 2552 inquiring whether U12 or E161 will be needed. MFD Car 2271 advisng E161 will be needed. BFD Car 2552 & E161 responding. VFD Car 2492 inquiring as to what rig will be needed. MFD Car 2271 advising (1) engine will suffice. VFD Car 2492 & E128 responding. 1706hrs-MFD Car 2271 requesting Croton to re-locate (1) engine to Montrose FD HQ. for coverage. Car 2271 also requesting BFD E161 & VFD E128 to the rear of the structure to assist w/evacuations. WCDES Batt-10 responding. 1710hrs-CFD E119 re-locating to MFD HQ. 1730hrs(approx)-MFD Car 2271 requesting C&O to the scene. 60-Control dispatching C&O Zone-4 to the scene. 1755hrs-C&O Zone-4 Unit 1404 en-route. 1757hrs-MFD TL8 in-service/returning. *FYI-Building involved is a large 2-Story mixed occupancy with several commercial occupancies on the #1 floor with senior citizen apartments above.

bigfitz...as the other members have stated, i too would highly reccomend taking the Flashover Training course! I have taken this course twice and feel that it is an excellent learning experience! It truly is an eye opener that will show how a flashover occurs, the signs to look for and how to avoid one. I have taken it at the Rockland Co. FTC a few years back and it was great! As stated, they provide helmets for you so that you do not damage your personal or dept. owned helmet. I have also gone through the Flashover Simulator in Middletown Township, NJ. They were basically the same, as most are. I'm not 100% sure, but i believe Putnam County FTC may have a Flashover Simulator that you may want to look into. I know that Orange County does not and Westchester does not either, obvioulsy.

Wow lol! What a jack-a** this guy is!!! There is not one good excuse i can convey that this guy had for his actions! I do not have any lights in my POV. But, If i did, i would understand that i DO NOT have any special privaledges when using such a light. To start off, i do not have any children, but it is one of my pet-pieves (kids w/out seatbelts and so on). To be traveling at such a high rate of speed with your "loved ones" in the car is totally absurd! If the friggen ambulance can't get out..........GO MUTUAL AID!!! If this moron had wrecked his car and killed his entire family, what good would have that done??? Man, as i write this, i am getting more angry and frustrated lol! This incident makes me speechless! Kudos to the Trooper who stood his ground and followed his protocols and the LAW! Chris, as far as agencies having policies on these things...My FD has a policy and i believe members are supposed to only use a blue light within the "district." Our district is only 1 1/2 square miles, thus the reason why i do not use a blue light lol! As far as having family members and such in a vehicle, i am not sure how my agency deals with that. I know of surrounding agencies that strictly prohibit their Chiefs from responding (lights and siren) with family members in their vehicles. When i say that, i mean with department owned vehicles. Rules, regulations and SOP's/SOG's aside, EVERYONE should be using their heads and common sense. I choose to volunteer yes, but would i put my familys life at risk because the local VAC can't get an ambulance out...absolutely not! Lets use our heads people and stay safe!

Date: 01-18-07 Time: 1702hrs Location: Rt. 22 IAO the Harvey School Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: KFD Car 2212, R17, E116, U8, Katonah/Bedford-Hills VAC, Westchester EMS 45M3 Description Of Incident: Serious MVA Writer: BFD1054 1706hrs-Car 2212 advising (1) vehicle rolled-over w/(1) occupant pinned, extrication wil be needed. 1708hrs-R17 on-location, E116 responding. 1710hrs-Car 2212 requesting E116 to close Rt. 22 Southbound. 1711hrs-E116 on location. 1720hrs-Car 2212 advising extrication still in progress, advising 45M3 (1) female, conscious & alert w/facial laceration, complaining of neck & back pain. 1734hrs-As per Car 2212, patient has been extricated. 1739hrs-As per Car 2212, (1) patient en-route ALS (45M3) to WMC. 1745hrs-Car 2212 advising all Katonah units are in the process of picking-up.

Date: 01-18-07 Time: 1618hrs Location: Rt. 117 & Rt. 9A Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: AFD Cars 2631, 2632, E235 BMFD Cars 2052, 2053, E92, 53B2 Description Of Incident: MVA w/Extrication Writer: BFD1054 1618hrs-Archville FD & Briarcliff FD/EMS dispatched to above location for a reported MVA w/Extrication. BMFD Car 2053 responding. 1620hrs-Briarcliff re-dispatching as a roll-over MVA. 1622hrs-AFD E235 responding. 1623hrs-BMFD 53B2 responding. AFD Car 2632 on location. 1624hrs-BMFD Car 2053 on location advising (1) car over-turned w/(1) occupant pinned (extrication confirmed). BMFD E92 responding. 1627hrs-BMFD Car 2052 on location. 1640hrs-BMFD E92 in-service/returning. 1642hrs-As per BMFD Car 2053, all Briarcliff units in service. 1703hrs-As per AFD Car 2631, all Archville units in-service/returning.

***Buchanan Engine Co. Officers for 2007*** Chief of Department/EMT - Al Roush III (Car 2551) 1st Assistant Chief - Tommy Grant (Car 2552) 2nd Assistant Chief - Mario Cilento (Car 2553) Captain/EMT - Stu Bayer (Car 2554) Lieutenant/EMT - Michael Swankie (Car 2555) 1st Lieutenant/EMT - CJ Zale (Car 2556) 2nd Lieutenant/EMT - Will Richard (Car 2557)