BFD1054

Date: 01-08-07 Time: 1930hrs Location: Rt. 35 Frequency: 46.26/46.42 (Ground Contact) Units Operating: Katonah FD Cars 2211 (IC), 2212 (LZ), E116, R17, Katonah/Bedford-Hills VAC, Westchester EMS/ALS, Stat-Flight Description Of Incident: Fall Victim of approx. 75 feet Writer: BFD1054 1938hrs-E116 & R17 on location at the LZ on Rt. 35. As per 60-Control, Stat-Flight with an 08 minute ETA. 1949hrs-As per Car 2211, Stat-Flight is on the ground. 2002hrs-Stat-Flight is off the ground. 2011hrs-As per Car 2211, all Katonah FD units in-service/returning.

Date: 01-06-07 Time: 1605hrs Location: 70 Hoags Cross Rd. c/s Pines Bridge Rd. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Millwood E245, E247, Ossining FASTeam, Yortown T14, Pocantico Hills T12. Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1605hrs-Millwood Chief o/s w/smoke showing, requesting the FASTeam from Ossining. 1608hrs-Car 2253 advising fire is k/d, cancel tanker's 14 & 15, requesting (1) engine from Chappaqua to re-locate to Millwood Sta. #1. 1610hrs-Car 2253 advising that the 1&1 from Ossining can stand-down, FASTeam to continue in. 1615hrs-CFD Car 2064 en-route to Millwood Sta. #1. 1616hrs-OFD Car 2332 on location. 1617hrs-OFD Car 2331 & the FASTeam on location (E98/U51). 1619hrs-Millwood Car 2253 relasing Ossining's FASTeam, Car 2331, E98 & U51 in service returning. 1620hrs-Millwood Car 2253 requesting C&O to the scene. 1621hrs-C&O Zone-5 paged out for the response. 1624hrs-60-Control confirming Chappaqua has an engine re-locating. Chappaqua advising E146 is the re-locate engine. E146 on location Millwood Sta. #1.

Date: 01-03-07 Time: 1440hrs (tow) Location: Route 9 & Route 301 Frequency: Units Operating: North Highlands FD, Philipstown VAC, Putnam Medic-?, Stat-Flight, Cold Spring FD w/(1) engine for the LZ, PCSO. Description Of Incident: Serious MVA w/Stat-Flight Writer: BFD1054 1425hrs-Putnam 911 dispatching North Highlands FD & Philipstown VAC to above location for reported PIAA. 1438hrs-Putnam 911 dispatching Cold Spring, request for (1) engine to set up an LZ at the accident scene. 1440hrs-Town of Highlands FD re-toned, manpower needed for traffic control. *Times are approximates **Anyone with further info, please PM me or post in the Incident Workshop forum

STAT & Seth... I have had one of these radio straps for quite some time now and i love it. I wear mine inside of my turnout gear, never on the outside. The only thing that i do not like is when you are in a crawling type situation and where the radio has the tendancy to slide down toward the front of your body and can become a pain.

Date: 12-29-06 Time: 1610hrs Location: John St. Frequency: 154.115 Units Operating: Cars 108, 116, others Description Of Incident: Vehicle Pursuit Writer: BFD1054 1610hrs-Car 108 advising that they have a vehicle failing to comply on John St. Car 108 attempted traffic stop, operator of the vehicle is wanted and known by OPD. 1614hrs-Units lost sight of vehicle, checking driveways in the area. Vehicle describd as a 2-door Honda Accord, silver in color with dark tinted windows. 1614hrs-Units advising vehicle may be headed toward girlfriends house on Snoden Ave. 1617hrs-Unit advising vehicle is traveling at a high rate of speed, requesting State Police be notified, as vehicle returns to an address out of Cortlandt. 1635hrs-OPD desk advising Car 116 that NYSP has been notified and that they are going to attempt to locate the subject.

I've been going since Elmsford held their 1st seminar (before they re-named it in honor of Andy) and i intend on going this year as well! A handful of us from Buchanan usually try and make it to this, as it is always a great seminar! They always have great topics, as well as presenters/speakers. And of course there are the vendors so you can see some of the latest tools/equipment on the market for the emergency service market! For those who have gone before, i am sure you can/will agree that this is an excellent seminar & that the men & women of the Elmsford FD work their asses off for this big, important day! To those who haven't gone before, i would strongly suggest going this year, as it is a great experience! This year should be very interesting/educational with Chief Goldfeder as the speaker. Chief Golfeder is a great speaker/writer in the fire service. For anyone who has read any of his articles or has seen him speak, you know how how much you'll get out of this seminar! He is a great speaker, who is not afraid to speak his mind without sugar-coating things, which i love. I had the opportunity to briefly meet him last year and he is a great guy, not to mention quite funny! To the members of the Elmsford FD; Hats off to you for a continuous job well done on this seminar as it has continued to grow tremendously! Your hard work and dedication is much appreciated.

Date: 12-27-06 Time: 1654hrs Location: Tappan Zee Bridge - From the southbound lane. Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Central Nyack FD (Dept. 2), Nyack FD (Dept. 10), Piermont FD (Dept. 13), NYSP (Troop T), Tarrytown FD & VAC Description Of Incident: Jumper off the TZ Bridge Writer: BFD1054 1654hrs-44-Control dispatching Depts. 2, 10 & 13 to above location for a jumper down, person is now in the water. 1656hrs-44-Control advising all responding units that Westchester units have the subject. 1658hrs-Tarrytown Comm. dispatching Tarrytown VAC, request for an ambulance forthwith to the fireboat dock for the jumper down. 1700hrs-2-2 (Central Nyack FD) on 46.26 contacting 60-Control inquiring if Westchester units have the subject. Tarrytown FD Car 2463 confirming that they do have the subject and that they are en-route to dock.

Date: 12-25-06 Time: 1444hrs Location: 57 South Cole Ct. Frequency: 46.18 (disp.)/46.48 (Op's) Units Operating: Spring Valley FD (Dept. 17), 17-1 Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1444hrs-44-Control dispatching Spring Valley FD (Dept. 17), to above address for a Signal-10 (fire)/Christmas tree. 17-1 in-service. 1448hrs-17-1 o/s, establishing command w/heavy smoke showing. 1449hrs-17-Command transmitting the Signal-12 (working fire), requesting Monsey FD (Dept. 7) w/their FASTeam to the scene. 44-Control dispatching Monsey FD (Dept. 7) as the FAST assignment. 1452hrs-As per 17-Command, all Spring Valley (Dept. 17) & Monsey FD (Dept. 7) units operating, switching to Frequency-3. 1508hrs-17-Command transmitting the Signal-11 (u/c).

Great topic Seth! Its nice to see alot of great ideas that have come from this! In my department, we use the simple tag method. Each active member is issued 2 tags. One tag stays on the member at all times, the other goes to the Safety/Accountability officer. Blue tags are non-interior and red is for interior. It works great within our department. But as the Captain stated, what about mutual-aid? Does the IC know what A, B & C fire departments are using for their accountability? Thats why i firmly believe that there must be a standard set throughout the County. Its great that the county is finally starting to push NIMS compliancy, so why can't we push for accountability standards? Its for our own good and safety! When i took intro to fire officer a few years ago, we discussed the whole accountability topic from top to bottom. It was interesting, not to mention somewhat alarming to see how many different systems are used throughout the county. It also scared the hell out of me to hear 2 firefighters from the same dept. (quite a large one at that) tell the class that they have NO form of accountabilty what-so-ever! Bottom line is that we need to implement a standard, unified accountability system for the entire county! Just my thoughts, stay safe all!

Date: 12-20-06 Time: 1740hrs (approx.) Location: 19 S. Main St. - IFO Florida Firehouse Frequency: 46.16 Units Operating: Florida FD, Stat-Flight Air-2 Description Of Incident: MVA/Pedestrian Struck w/Medevac Writer: BFD1054, JetPhoto - LZ was at local school field.

Date: 12-20-06 Time: 1835hrs Location: Taconic State Pkwy. NB at the Bryant Pond Rd. overpass Frequency: 46.38 Units Operating: PVFD, PVVAC, Putnam Medic-3, MFFD Ambulance, NYSP Description Of Incident: MVA w/Entrapment Writer: BFD1054, EJS1810 1835hrs-Putnam Valley Fire, Ambulance & Medic-3 dispatched to above location for a PIAA w/entrapment. 1837hrs-Putnam Valley VAC has a full crew assembling. 1840hrs-Putnam 911 re-toning Putnam Valley FD; additional perssonel needed. 1843hrs-Mahopac Falls FD-Ambulance, as well as Mohegan VAC requested as the 2nd ambulance to the scene. 1845hrs-EMT & Attenant needed for Mahopac Falls. 1846hrs-Putnam Valley VAC has a full crew for their 2nd ambulance. Mahopac Falls Ambulance placed on stand-by, Mohegan VAC to stand down.

Date: 12-14-06 Time: 2205hrs Location: 1065 Quaker Bridge Rd. - The Danish Home Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Cars 2081, 2084, 2087, 2088, E118, E119, TL44, T10, R18 Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 2205hrs-Croton dispatched on a general alarm to above location for a report of smoke coming from the walls. 2209hrs-Car 2088 on-scene with smoke condition at front entrance. Car 2081 requesting Millwood T15 on s/b. 2210hrs-R18 responding. 2211hrs-Car 2081 advising possible active fire in the walls, requesting Con Ed to the scene. 2212hrs-Millwood T15 advising they are on s/b in quarters. Car 2081 requesting them to roll. Car 2252 & T15 responding. 2218hrs-Car 2252 on scene. 2221hrs-WCDES Batt-10 requesting FASTeam to the scene and 1&1 to cover the village at Station-3. 2222hrs-Ossining dispatched, request for the FASTeam to Croton. 2223hrs-60-Control dispatching Montrose, request for 1-engine & 1-truck to relocate. 2224hrs-60-Control cancelling the m/a request for Montrose. 2225hrs-Batt-10 requesting Yorktown T14 to be on stand-by in their quarters. 2226hrs-Ossining Car 2331 advising L42 will be the re-locate Truck company. Verplanck requested to re-locate (1) engine to Harmon Firehouse (Sta-3). 2228hrs-Ossining U51 & E98 responding to Croton as the FASTeam assignment. 2232hrs-Verplanck E128 re-locating to Harmon Firehouse (Sta-3). Ossining L42 on s/b at Harmon Firehouse. 2237hrs-Ossining FAST assignment on location. 2243hrs-As per Batt-10, Yorktown T14 can stand down. 2249hrs-Car 2081 advising fire is under control, companies checking for extension. 2252hrs-As per Batt-10, fire under control, holding all units. 2306hrs-As per Batt-10, Ossining FAST & Millwod T15 released. 0002hrs-As per Car 2081, all m/a and Croton units in service/returning.

Date: 12-14-06 Time: 1652hrs Location: Rt. 303 & Spruce Frequency: 46.18 (Disp)/46.48 (Ops) Units Operating: Orangeburg FD (Dept. 11), Piermont FD (Dept. 13) w/13-EM (ambulance) Description Of Incident: MVA w/Extrication Writer: BFD1054 1652hrs-Orangeburg FD (Dept. 11) dispatched to above location, request for extrication at the scene of an MVA. 1656hrs-Piermont FD (Dept. 13) dispatched, request for 13-EM (ambulance) to the scene. 1702hrs-44-Control advising all Orangeburg FD units to switch their operations to Frequency-3. 1703hrs-Piermont FD (Dept. 13) re-toned, request for the EM. 13-EM in service/en-route. 1737hrs-Department 11 Command terminated.

Date: 12-08-06 Time: 1310hrs Location: 29X Springvale Rd. - Springvale Apartments Frequency: 46.26/FG-6 (op's) Units Operating: See Below Description Of Incident: Working Fire in a 2-story OMD Writer: BFD1054 1310hrs-Montrose dispatched to above address on a possible structure fire. Buchanan & Verplanck to stand-by in their quarters as per Tri-Village plan. 1312hrs-Croton Car 2081 o/s with a working fire. 1315hrs-Car 2271 with a working fire, requesting Crotons FASTeam and an additional ladder to the scene. Verplanck TL46, Croton E119 (FAST) & Buchanan U12 dispatched to scene, Verplanck E128 to re-locate (1st alarm assignment). 1400hrs-As per Batt-10, fire is u/c, companies overhauling. 1540hrs-As per Car 2271, all Montrose units in service/returning, Car 2271 & 2272 remaining on scene. Units on Scene: Montrose - Cars 2271 (IC), 2272, 2273, E121, E123, TL8, R51 Croton - Car 2081, E119 w/FASTeam assignment Buchanan - Cars 2552, 2553, U12 Verplanck - Car 2492, TL46 Peekskill - Car 2341, E134 w/FAST assignment (2nd team as Croton went to work). Cortlandt VAC - 88B2 Cortlandt ALS - 35M2 Westchester County DES - County Car-2, Battalion-10 & C&O Zone-4 1404 Red Cross Units on Stand-by: Verplanck - E128 re-located to Montrose FD HQ. Buchanan - On stand-by in their own quarters. *Fire originated in rear basement apartment w/extension to upper apartments (#1 & #2 floors).

I'm 50/50 on these type of markings. We have them in Buchanan and they are re-painted every couple of years if i am not mistaken. They can be good at times, but as res6cue stated, how bout in the winter with all the snow and ice? I'd prefer the flag type markings that stick up off the top of the hydrant a couple of feet. This way, the snow won't make a difference and the flags would be easier to see even if there were other things in the way (i.e. bushes). just my 2 cents!

John, i had thought the same about the spare 52 engine. However, i believe that E88 just has stars on the rig, i do not remember it having the red and white stripes on the side of the rig, but i could be wrong. Seth, nice shots as usual bro! I definately like the new stairs on 52-Truck!

Date: 12-06-06 Time: 1520hrs Location: IFO 6 S. Parker Drive c/s Rt. 306 Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Monsey FD (Dept. 7), 7-1 Description Of Incident: Roll-Over w/Entrapment Writer: BFD1054 1520hrs-44-Control dispatching Monsey FD (Dept. 7) for a reported roll-over MVA w/entrapment. 7-1 in service. 1523hrs-44-Control advising 7-1 that the driver is trapped in the vehicle, conscious w/unknown injuries. By-standers apparently attempting to extricate without success. 1527hrs-Occupant still trapped, reported no injuries. 1529hrs-7-1 on-scene, establishing command. 1544hrs-As per 7-Command, Signal-11 (u/c). 1609hrs-7-1 terminating command.

Date: 12-05-06 Time: 1545hrs (tow) Location: Rt. 303 & Bradley Parkway Frequency: 46.18/46.08 (ground contact) Units Operating: Blavelt FD (Dept. 1) Description Of Incident: MVA w/Extrication & Stat-Flight Writer: BFD1054 1547hrs-44-Control dispatching West Nyack FD (Dept. 24) mutual-aid, request to set up an LZ for Blauvelt. 24-2 in service. 1603hrs-As per 24-2, Stat-Flight is on the ground.

Wow, kinda cool in a way, but a little crazy too lol! I can appreciate the work he put into it, but its a little much! I could think of better uses of $15,000! But hey, this guys from Long Island lol !

Seth, nice shots! One of my buddies is a mechanic out of the DOT's Millwood garage and they just got at least one of these new Macks. He was saying that they were having alot of problems with some of the newer International's, thus giving Mack a try. He loves the new Mack all around and already wants to claim it as his lol! Where i work, we have a 2004 International garbage truck and in my opinion, they can have it back! We've had a ton of problems with it, its been nothing but a headache! I'd take our 88' Mack over it any day! We have an 88' Mack garbage truck and two 6-wheel Mack dumps (an 86' and an 88'). Aside from some rust, you just can't beat em'!

Date: 12-04-06 Time: 1610hrs Location: High View Apartments - Bld. #4 (33 Fred Heck Dr.) Frequency: 46.18/46.48 (op's.) Units Operating: SVFD (Dept. 17) 17-2, Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) 6-3, South Spring Valley (Dept. 25) w/FASTeam assignment, Nanuet FD (FASTeam), 44-1 Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1610hrs-Spring Valley FD (Dept. 17) dispatched to above location for a report of smoke coming from the building. 1612hrs-17-2 in service. 44-Control advising that the PD is getting numerous calls for this incident. 1615hrs-44-Control advising that PD on scene is reporting fire in the ceiling of the laundry room in building 4. 1616hrs-44-Control re-dispatching Spring Valley for the confirmed structure. 1620hrs-17-Command o/s confirming the Signal-12 (working fire). 1623hrs-44-Control dispatching Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6), request for (1) pumper w/manpower to the scene. 1626hrs-44-Control dispatching South Spring Valley FD (Dept. 25), request for their FASTeam to the scene. 1628hrs-44-Control advising all department 17, 6 & 25 units to switch operations to Frequency-3. 1634hrs-44-Control dispatching Nanuet FD (Dept. 8), request for their FASTeam (2nd FASTeam in) to the scene. 1636hrs-17-Command requesting update on Orange&Rockland Utilities. 44-Control advising 10 minute ETA. 1714hrs-17-Command transmitting the Signal-11 (fire is u/c).

Date: 12-02-06 Time: 1353hrs Location: Bedford Center Rd. & Harris Rd. Frequency: 46.26/46.14 (ground contact) Units Operating: Cars 2042, 2043, 52B1, R44, E109 (LZ), WEMS 45M1 Description Of Incident: Roll-Over MVA Writer: BFD1054 1356hrs-Car 2042 on location. 1357hrs-Car 2042 requesting the Paramedic to expedite for a patient w/serious head trauma. Stat-Flight put on stand-by. 1358hrs-52B1 responding. 60-Control advising Air-1 is on s/b 1359hrs-52B1 & Car 2043 on location. 1402hrs-E109 standing by for possible LZ. 1403hrs-Car 2042 requesting a launch of Stat-Flight. LZ will be just north of Harris Rd. in a large field. E109 responding and switching to 46.14 as per 60-Control. 1405hrs-Air-1 with a 12-minute ETA. 1408hrs-As per Car 2042, the LZ has been set-up. 1413hrs-52B1 en-route to the LZ. 1414hrs-52B1 out at the LZ. 1430hrs-Air-1 is up and en-route to WMC. 1438hrs-Air-1 on the ground at WMC. 1442hrs-As per Car 2042, R44 remaining on scene, all other units back in service.

Here is the link for the exam info: http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/civilservice/5002ann.html

Congrats to the newly promoted career Lts! I think its definately a plus to have career officers in any career dept. (just my 2 cents). Best of luck to the new Lts and may they serve their dept/men well!

Date: 11-20-06 Time: 2145hrs (tow) Location: 13 McCarthy Dr. c/s Stormytown Rd. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Ossining FD Car 2331 (IC), Millwood FASTeam, Briarcliff (re-located TL40 to OFD HQ). Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 2148hrs-Car 2331 requesting an ambulance to the scene, Code-1, for an injured MOS. 2201hrs-Batt-12 on-scene. TL40/Car 2051 on location OFD HQ. 2202hrs-E247 (FASTeam assignment) on location. 2220hrs-As per Car 2331, Briarcliff cascade unit (R37) to the scene. 2223hrs-R37 responding.