BFD1054

Date: 09-25-06 Time: 1430hrs Location: E. 22nd St. Frequency: Units Operating: FDNY, FDNY*EMS, NYPD*ESU Description Of Incident: Wall collapse w/(2) victims pinned Writer: BFD1054 1430hrs(approx.)-A brick wall of a garage collapsed, trapping (2) construction workers. *Both workers were removed & transported to Kings County Hospital w/non life threatening injuries.

Buchanan - Original firehouse was on Bleakley Ave., right off of Albany Post Rd. The building still stands and is approximately 3 buildings up from Albany Post Rd. on the left. The building was occupied by various commercial occupancies, including an auto parts store. I'm not quite sure what it is now, but when you look at it, you can see where the 2 bays were (now replaced by large windows). The Buchanan Engine Co. vacated that building because it was to small and re-located to our current quarters at 3159 Albany Post Rd. Montrose - Original firehouse is located on Albany Post Rd., accross the street (just north) of their current quarters. This building later became the Hendrick Hudson Free Library until they vacated in the late 1990's. The building still stands and is a commercial occupancy.

Date: 09-22-06 Time: 1740hrs Location: Westchester Country Club - South Manursing Island. (LZ) Frequency: 46.26/46.14 Units Operating: City of Rye FD Car 2421, E191, L25, U39, Stat-Flight Air-1 Description Of Incident: Fall Victim w/Stat-Flight Writer: BFD1054, 25truck26 1745hrs-As per 60-Control, Air-1 has not lifted off, 15 minute ETA. 1748hrs-Car 2421 to be the ground contact on 46.14. 1807hrs-As per Car 2421, Air-1 has lifted & is en-route to the hospital, all Rye units taking up. 1809hrs-Car 2421 releasing Harrison from s/b. *Unknown where incident occurred.

Date: 09-21-06 Time: 0003hrs Location: Route 9 NB at Louisa St. Frequency: Peekskill FD/EMS/PD Units Operating: PFD Cars 2341, 2342, E133, E134, Peekskill EMS 7511 (Capt.), 7512, Cortlandt ALS 35M1, Peekskill PD Car 250 (Sgt.), 255, 263, E&B Towing, Sellicks Towing. Description Of Incident: MVA/Roll-Over Writer: BFD1054 0002hrs-Peekskill EMS 7511 (Capt.) advising 60-Control of an MVA/Roll-Over w/possible fire at above location & that he is turning around for it. 0003hrs-60-Control dispatching Peekskill EMS, Peekskill FD E134 & E133 (clearing from EMS assist near-by). 0004hrs-PEMS 7511 o/s w/a 2-car MVA, SUV roll-over w/(1) person trapped in the vehicle, engine compartment smoking. 0006hrs-Unit advising victim has been removed from the vehicle. 0009hrs-75B3 w/7512 o/b 10-17. 0010hrs-PEMS 7511 advising (1) injury at this time. 0013hrs-7511 now advising of (2) injuries. 75B3 10-19. 0014hrs-75B1 10-8 from previous call on an RMA, en-route to the MVA for the 2nd patient. 7511 advising that Rt. 9 northbound is shut-down. 0018hrs-75B1 10-19. 0021hrs-PPD Car 250 (Sgt.) requesting a unit to respond w/a camera. Car 254 en-route to HQ for a camera. 0029hrs-75B3 en-route to HVHC w/(1) BLS. 0039hrs-75B3 out at HVHC. 75B1 10-8 on an RMA. *Peekskill EMS Capt. 7511, while en-route to previous call on Washington St. came accross this accident.

Date: 09-20-06 Time: 1710hrs Location: Croton Ave. & Linden St. - Box #73 Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Cars 2331, 2334, R14, E98, VOPD, OVAC Description Of Incident: MVA w/Pin - Car into a stone wall Writer: BFD1054 1712hrs-Car 2334 10-19. 1713hrs-OFD re-dispatched, E98 added to the assignment as per Car 2331. 1714hrs-R14 10-19. E98 10-17.

Date: 09-14-06 Time: 1652hrs Location: 260 W. Mount Airy Rd. & Hale Hollow Rd. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: CFD Cars 2081, 2083, 2084, E119, E118, CFD-EMS, Croton PD, NYSP, Cortlandt Highway Dept. Description Of Incident: MVA-Car vs. Structure Writer: BFD1054, Remember585 1653hrs-Car 2081 10-17. 1654hrs-Croton PD re-dispatching, placing E118, E119, R18 & EMS on the assignment. Cars 2083 & 2084 10-17. 1656hrs-E119-Captain o/s advising single vehicle into house, corner of W. Mount Airy Rd, & Hale Hollow Rd. E119-Capt. requesting DOT with a sander to the scene. 1657hrs-E119 10-17. E119-Captain advising (1) minor injury. 1659hrs-All units switching to FG-4 upon arrival. 1700hrs-Car 2081 inquiring if NYSP is en-route. 60-Control advising NYSP and Town of Cortlandt Highway have been notified. Car 2081 advising that companies will be forcing entry into 260 W. Mount Airy. 1702hrs-E119 10-19. *FYI - This location was the scene of an earlier PIAA at approx. 1315hrs today. Croton FD/EMS Cars 2081, 2083, E119, R18, 55B2, Cortlandt EMS 88B1 & OVAC 36M1 operated and transported (3) victims, (2) ALS via CFD 55B2 to WMC and (1) BLS to Hudson Valley.

Date: 09-13-06 Time: Location: Dawson College - Downtown Montreal Departments: Montreal PD, SWAT, K-9. Description: Single suspect shoots at least 12 people Links: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14818183/ Writer: BFD1054 -A man dressed in all black and a trenchcoat used a rifle to open fire on random people in the cafeteria of Dawson College. At least twelve people were wounded, six critically. The gunman then turned the gun on himself.

Hey Seth, Congrats and best of luck to you in your career as a Hartsdale FF! I know that this job was a dream come true for you (as it would be to anyone), so congrats and enjoy it brother! -Mike

TFD141...out of curiosity for myself and others on this board, what is the BASIC training desired to join the Team? And for those interested in joining, will there be continuous training? Thanks in advance!

Date: 09-09-06 Time: 1832hrs Location: Hudson River - South of Croton Point Park Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Croton FD Marine-12, Westchester County PD Marine-3, Seatow. Description Of Incident: Sailboat in Distress Writer: BFD1054 1841hrs-Re-Tone for Marine-12. 1842hrs-As per WCPD Marine-3, they are out w/Seatow, FD not needed, Marine-12 standing down.

Man, looking at those pictures still brings tears to my eyes and puts a lump in my throat. PEDSTRUK...Thank you for your post. I would hope and pray that nobody could or would forget that day. 210...Nicely said! Yes, we all remember the FD, PD & EMS members who were lost that day, but unfortunatley, there were many other victims that we must remember as well. Personally speaking, i know that i will be at Kensico Dam this Sunday for the memorial and i would strongly recommend others to attend as well. If you do not partake in any memorial services, at least take a moment out of your day to reflect on the events of that horrific day and to remember all those who were lost.

Wow, awesome news that they cought this SOB finally! I was actually talking about this a-hole at work today and hoping that our fine men and women of law enforcement would catch him. As stated, this white-trash POS has no regard for human life, as shown by his utter disrespect and hate toward law enforcement officers. I hope to god that this guy gets what he deserves! Unfortunately, we are much, much too liberal in this country and cannot put him through any "cruel and unusual punishment." The best we can hope for is that the state sends him to hell by lethal injection and that is just too good a way to go for a sorry low life like "Bucky" Phillips. The next best thing would be life in prison, but then we end up paying for this cop-killer to rot in jail! The justice system...go figure? Just glad to hear they caught this piece of crap after their tireless manhunt! May Trooper Longobardo rest in peace and may his family, friends and the NYSP have some closure knowing that this murderer is in custody. Job well done by all law enforcement agencies involved!

Date: 09-07-06 Time: 1925hrs Location: 200 block of N. James St. Frequency: Peekskill PD Units Operating: Cars 245, 251, 264, Unit-8, Unit-9, others Description Of Incident: Foot Pursuit Writer: BFD1054 1925hrs-PPD Car 245 advising Peeskill PD that they are on a traffic stop, 200 block N. James St. Car 245 then advising of a foot pursuit from traffic stop, black male w/black shirt & white pants running toward 218 N. James St. Several units en-route. 1929hrs-PPD Unit-8 requesting Patrol car for a back-up on a 2nd traffic stop on Elm St. Unit-8 aware of foot pursuit and advising that they are on a traffic stop in relation to the current foot pursuit. Marked patrol unit en-route to assist. 1932hrs-Car 264 en-route to HQ w/(1) 10-81 (arrest). 1933hrs-Car 251 also en-route to HQ w/(1) 10-81 (arrest). 1937hrs-Car 256 en-route to HQ w/(1) 10-81 (arrest).

I wear the blue NYS-EMT patch on my uniform shirts, but i have the older style yellow one on my turnout coat. The reason i chose the yellow one for my turnout coat is that it stands out better on black. I personally like both patch styles for their design & colors. They both look professional and stand out.

Date: 08-31-06 Time: 2323hrs Location: Upper Croton Ave. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Ossining FD Cars 2331, 2333, E98, E99, E101, E100, L41, L42, OVAC, Croton Car 2081, E119 w/FASTeam, WCDES Batt-10. Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 2323hrs-Ossining FD dispatched for a report of smoke coming from a residence on Upper Croton Ave. OFD Car 2331 o/s transmitting the 10-75. 2331hrs-Croton Car 2081, E119 10-17 w/FAST assignment. 2337hrs-Car 2081, E119 10-19. 2359hrs-As per Car 2331, E98, E99 & L42 working, all other units are available from the scene.

Hey Turk...thanks for sharing this photo and info with us. By the way, do you know where i can purchase one of those shirts ? Definately kidding around about that. As stated, this is something totally uncalled for and absolutely ridiculous. It looks like the member in the photo is a young guy, so that plays a big part in it i feel. The fact that his replies were "i don't know" when asked about the shirt says alot as well. Hes probably a young, somewhat new member who unfortunately fell into the wrong click at the firehouse. Hopfully he is not resentful to career firefighters, as nobody should be, but instead is just doing what some other morons are doing. The fact that he is a some sort of town function, representing the fire department kills me as well. As stated by another member, the camo shorts, backwards hat and the anti-career sleeveless t-shirt makes him look like a real a$$. Further more, i would hope that a senior member with a brain took this kid aside and had a serious conversation with him. Whenever i am involved in something where i am in the publics eye & representing the fire department, i try and look as professional as possible. I feel that your appearance goes along way in the publics perception of you and your department. Hopfully, this situation was corrected and maybe, just maybe, someone was able to get to this kid and explain what was so wrong about his shirt. I hope that it was explained to him why this stuff shouldn't go on and that there shouldn't be any beef between volunteer and career firefighters.

Hey Art, one of the FF's at the VA is a Capt. down there in either Station 5 or 6. I believe he may be a member on here, but i'll make a call and see what i can get for ya!

Date: 08-16-06 Time: Location: 3098 Douglas Dr. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: YHFD Description Of Incident: Working Fire in a 2-Story p/d Writer: BFD1054 -Fire contained to one room in the 2-story private dwelling. A 36-year-old man w/MS who was asleep inside, was pulled out by a passing volunteer firefighter & received minor smoke inhalation.

We've discussed this issue alot, both on this incident & others, but i think its a good topic to discuss. All of you have brought up good points. The fact that BHFD is quite a distance from Brewster is a bit of an issue. But as stated, Lake Carmel was called and put to work and the 2nd due FASTeam was unavailable. Hands down, there is no issue with BHFD's FASTeam in itself. They were requested and they responded within a reasonable time with TRAINED personnel. When i took the FAST class at Camp Smith, i had the pleasure of working/training with a bunch of guys from BHFD and they were awesome! So, needless to say, the fact that BHFD was called isn' so much the issue. The issue is that there are only 3 (i believe) FASTeams in Putnam Co. to choose from. We are blessed in my area (Tri-Village). On any given working fire, Croton FD is the 1st due FASTeam for most FD's in my area. In my experience, we have never waited more than 10 minutes, from time of dispatch, for Croton's FASTeam to arrive on scene. I happen to be friends with many of the guys from Croton FD, which makes it nice to work with them. I know they are all well trained and experienced. When they get on scene, they send a leader or Chief officer to the Command post, while their members do their thing. They are a very, very pro-active team in that they are constantly doing size-ups and they are not shy on throwing ground ladders for eggress! But even in times where we (or Montrose or Verplanck) have had to put the team to work, we are fortunate in that we have Peekskill right next door, or Mohegan or Ossining, all of which are excellent teams. One issue that i do have however, and i see it all to often, occurs when the original FASTeam goes to work. My issue is that if the original FASTeam goes to work for manpower reasons, than you are leaving YOUR men unprotected so to say. My feeling is that if you need manpower, than call for a mutual-aid company with an engine, rescue or whatever with manpower and keep your FASTeam for that purpose. This way, your men are never without that added protection and further more, you are not stripping the area of FASTeams. I don't know, thats just my own opinion, but how does everyone else feel?

Date: 08-13-06 Time: 2157hrs (tow) Location: 344 Hawthorne Terr. Frequency: FDMV/46.26 Units Operating: FDMV, Pelham FD E2, NRFD E22, Fairview L1 Description Of Incident: Fire in Basement w/ EXT. 1st and 2nd Fl. 3-LIne S/I/O Writer: BFD1054, FDMV168 2157hrs-Pelham FD requested to re-locate (1) engine to Mt. Vernon Station-3, FDMV operating at a structure fire. 2214hrs-Fairview L1 requested to re-locate to FDMV Station-3. L1 responding. 2219hrs-WCDES Batt-18 10-19. 2223hrs-Pelham E2, New Ro. E22 & Fairview L1 responding to address on E. Lincoln Ave. for smoke in the basement. 2328hrs-WCDES C&O Zone-2 paged out for response.

Simply amazing, thats all i can manage to say. What a dumb-a$$. Volunteer or career, who cares, either way this guy is a total a$$-hole and should be charged to the fullest extent! This guy obviously had to concern for the publics safety, not to mention the safety of his fellow firefighters. Glad to see that his own guys had the courage to do the right thing and call the PD to get this guy locked up. E53LT....well said, yet another black eye for the fire service

Date: 08-09-06 Time: 1450hrs (tow) Location: 538 N. Main St. Frequency: Putnam 46.38/Westchester 46.26 Units Operating: Brewster FD, Bedford Hills FD 57-Truck w/FASTeam assignment, Croton Falls FD, WCDES Batt-13, others. Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1450hrs-Goldens Bridge FD requested to re-locate (1) engine to Croton Falls FD HQ. 1457hrs-BHFD Car 2033 en-route w/additinal FASTeam members. 1500hrs-Putnam 911 requesting additional Fire Investigation Team members to respond to the scene. 1557hrs-As per WCDES Batt-13, BHFD Tower-Ladder 57 is taking-up. 1613hrs-As per Car 2071, all Croton Falls FD units 10-8, Goldens Bridge Car 2141 & E138 can be released from stand-by.

Date: 08-01-06 Time: 1552hrs Location: 399 West St. Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: Harrison FD Cars 2161, 2163, E10, E11, E12, TL24, Harrison EMS. Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1552hrs-Harrison FD dispatched to above address for a reported fully-involved detatched garage fire. 1555hrs-E10 & E11 10-84. 1600hrs-Car 2161 requesting 2nd alarm & EMS to the scene. 1601hrs-Car 2161 advising 60-Control to stand-by on the 2nd alarm, continue EMS. 1605hrs-Mamaroneck Village FD E38 requested to s/b in their own quarters w/a crew for Harrison. 1607hrs-Car 2161 requesting ETA on EMS. 1610hrs-60-Control advising Car 2161 that EMS should be on scene & that Con Edison has been notified w/(-) ETA. 1614hrs-Car 2161 requesting C&O to the scene. 60-Control paging C&O Zone-2 for response.

nyemt....yeah strikethebox.com has been around for awhile now and is an excellent site to get some ideas from. I've been going on that site pretty regularly to get ideas for my next one. If you're looking into a 9/11 themed tat, than the options are endless. Like you said, the skyline, and american flag, definately good ideas. Plus, with just those two things in mind, you can work with the artist and they'll come up with some excellent ideas! Best of luck in finding what you want! Don't be afraid to "shop around," and make sure its a reputable tattoo shop you're going to ya know? Good luck!

What a P.O.S. (the DWI driver) this guy is! Just another example of how anything can happen at any time. This officer was doing his job, the same job his has done for over 30 years, and this a-hole puts him in ICU! I hope that this guy receives the fullest extent of punishment for what he was charged with. The vehicular assault is a big one, but unfortunately DWI is only a misdemeanor, unless you have priors. May this sorry SOB face some hard time for what he has done! More importantly, may Officer Poluzzi make a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers will be with him and the PPD.