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Date: 05-29-06 Time: Approx. 2100hrs Location: Montrose VA Campus - Building 52 Frequency: FDVA/46.26 Units Operating: FDVA Cars 2571 (IC), 2572, E225, MA28, Montrose FD Cars 2271, 2272, 2274, 2275, E121, TL8, Buchanan FD Cars 2551, 2554, 2556, 2557, E161 (on s/b at FDVA HQ), U12, Croton FD Cars 2081, 2084, E119 w/FASTeam, Cortlandt EMS 8811, 8812, 88B3. Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054

Amen Andy lol! I wish i could have bought our 69' Young/GMC (Engine 162) when we got rid of it. And i definately wish i (or someone local) could buy the current Engine-119 (1984 Mack). The rigs of the past were the best, hands down!

That truck is definately sweet, even though its green! I love Macks, although not a big fan of Sutphen. We have a 1998 Sutphen/International and we hate it! We'd rather replace that next before our 1991 Pierce! I'm with Izzy.....bring back the oldies but goodies! Mack, Maxim, Hahn & Young! Our 1969 Young/GMC kicked a$$ and still does (although we sold it to Columbian Engine Co. of Peekskill).

Date: 05-25-06 Time: 2320hrs Location: N. Division St. Frequency: Units Operating: PPD Cars 250 (Sgt.), 255, 252, 247, 263, Detectives. Description Of Incident: Foot pursuit Writer: BFD1054 2315hrs-Peekskill PD desk dispatching units to a report of a possible party on a roof-top. Units out, advising nothing showing. PPD desk advising complaintant is still on the phone and advising he sees at least (1) male subject on the roof w/something in his hand. Caller states subject appears to be attempting to hide from officers. 2317hrs-PPD units on the roof, visual of (2) male subjects who are running from officers. 2321hrs-PPD Car 255 advising he has (1) under on the roof, Car 250 (Sgt.) making his way to the roof to back him. 2nd subject exiting on the South St. side of the building, officers in foot pursuit. 2324hrs-PPD Car 252 advising he has 2nd subject at Main St. & N. Division St. 2325hrs-PPD Car 247 advising additional subject(s) running. Car 247 advising he has subject IFO Workers Compensation building, requesting a unit for transport. 2327hrs-Car 263 out w/Car 247 for transport.

Nah the problem with the Points rigs (Verplanck FD) is that they don't get out much at all, so seeing some sun is outta the question! Before anyone gets all huffy, that was just a dig to my brothers from the point, especially those O'Brien boys! Ya know i had to mess with ya Tommy boy! Oh yeah, and by the way, Rombouts Truck looks sweet! I kinda like their color scheme, especially because it has some tradition behind it! Best of luck to Rombout FD with the new Truck!

This whole topic of PD agencies using blue lights has been thrown around for quite some time now. To be honest, i'm glad that they are finally trying to pass it into legislation. As stated, i'm not sure how much impact blue lights will have on PD cars in regards to being more visable and helping to avoid accidents. I truly hope that they do, but who knows? Blue lights have been proven to be highly visable and anyone who has seem them will agree. So if PD's wanna put blue lights on their patrol vehicles, so be it. If its gonna help, even in the smallest bit, to avoid PD involved accidents, i'm all for it. I have many friends and family members who are PD m.o.s. and i'm all for keeping them as safe as possible! CPFD posted the new blue light law for NJ. All i can say is WOW! Personally, i do not believe its a good idea AT ALL! It just has disaster written all over it! I mean look around this county at all the wackers out there with 20 blue lights on their cars who drive like maniacs as it is! Could you imagine if this NJ law came into affect for NY? I mean, lets face it, we all let our adrenaline get the best of us from time to time (myself included), so its probably best that NY keep their current blue light law how it is now.

Skooter, as always, you are a sick mother and i love it bro lol! I think this is funny as hell, but not to practical. As Irishfire stated, you still need the paperwork (obviously), so the tat is kinda pointless, but funny at the least!

Date: 05-18-06 Time: 1720hrs Location: Central Ave./Depew St./South St. Frequency: Units Operating: Numerous Peekskill PD units Description Of Incident: Foot Pursuit Writer: BFD1054 1720hrs-Peekskill PD patrol unit advising of foot pursuit, subject took off from car near private residence. Unit advising subject is a male w/white t-shirt (I didn't catch the rest of the description) running through yards on Central Ave. then toward Depew St. and then onto South St. 1722hrs-Peekskill PD desk advising all units that subjest is in custody. 1724hrs-PPD Car 256 advising he is en-route w/(1) 10-81 (arrest).

First, hats off to Jack for kicking a** all the time for CVAC! 2nd, thanks to 66Alpha1 for recognizing Jacks continuous dedication! Jack is one of those members that every corps/dept. wishes they could have more of. Hes an all around awesome guy and an excellent EMT (I). He pretty much makes all daytime/weekday calls for us and therefore its rare that we need to go m/a. Thanks and congrats to a job continuously well done! Now to mnfbhmc1... Nice of you to notice Jacks dedication and how much he puts into the VAC, however you're going a bit overboard in my opinion. I don't mean going overboard in regards to Jacks dedication, but getting on the younger members supposed lack there of. Are you a member of CVAC or another local agency? Do you know any of our members? Did you know that our current 1st Lt. is 27 or 28 years old and our 2nd Lt. is about 22 years old? Hows that for dedicated young members? Jack happens to be retired so he is around during the day, our younger members are either at school or work. Maybe it seems as though the younger members aren't as active because you don't hear them during the day. However, many of our younger members make up our overnight crews, answering calls at all house of the night. I'm in no way downplaying what Jack does for us, we owe alot to him. I know many young members that wish they could have the dedication that Jack has. So before you start on a tangen on how the younger members should step up to the plate, know your facts. Again, thanks and congrats to Jack (8833) for a hell of a job well done, again and again!

Good question 92....Hell, if theres only 55 signed up so far, i'd even consider taking the exam! In no way do i have residency, but with that low of a number of applicants, at least i may be able to get on the list. Good luck to anyone who did apply, sounds like this may be a good exam to take!

Good call Was!!! This crap is killing me, my eyes are constantly itchy! However, as much as we could use the rain, i can't help but hate, mostly in part because i have to work outside in it, oh well. Stay safe everyone and try and stay dry!

Date: 05-10-06 Time: 1531hrs Location: 67 Irene Ln. c/s Ba Mar Dr. - "Ba Mar Trailer Park" Frequency: 46.18 (Disp.)/46.48 (Op's) Units Operating: Stony Point FD (Dept. 18) 18-1, 18-1501, 18-1000, 18-1500, 18-Tanker, West Haverstraw FD (Dept. 23) 23-4, 23-Tower, 23-2. Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1531hrs-Stony Point FD (Dept. 18) dispatched to above address for a reported bedroom fire. 18-1 in service. 1532hrs-As per 18-1, West Haverstraw FD (Dept. 23) dispatched as M/A. 44-Control advising 18-1, PD on scene reporting working fire. 1533hrs-23-4 on scene, establishing command, confirming working fire. 1538hrs-23-2 in service. 18-1500 o/s, staging at hydrant. 1541hrs-23-Tower o/s. 1543hrs-44-Control advising all Dept. 18 & Dept. 23 units operating at 67 Irene Ln. to switch operations to Frequency-3. 1549hrs-As per 18-Command, Department-26 (Thiells FD) to cover all Dept. 18 calls. 1553hrs-As per 18-Command, Signal-11 (Fire u/c), also requesting Signal-19 (Arson Investigator) to the scene. 1556hrs-44-Control advising 18-Command that an Arson Investigator has been notified and is en-route from New City. 18-Command requesting (1) pumper from Thiells (Dept. 26) to re-locate to 18-100 (Stony Point FD HQ). 1557hrs-26-1 in service. 1604hrs-18-Command advising 44-Control that Orange&Rockland Gas is o/s and has been for awhile, requesting status on Orange&Rockland Electric. 1605hrs-44-Control advising 18-Command that Orange&Rockland Electric has a 30 minute ETA. 1610hrs-Thiells 26-1 advising 44-Control that he and 26-Tanker are out at 18-100 for s/b coverage. 1633hrs-As per 23-4, 23-Tower on a Signal-14 (Returning to Quarters). 1642hrs-As per 18-Command, Orange&Rockland Electric o/s, gas & electric now secured. 1647hrs-Arson Investigator is o/s.

Here is a link to the FF Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Fund page. As many of you may know, Kevin was a FF from East Franklin Township (Sta. 27), NJ who made the supreme sacrifice on April 11, 2006. The Memorial page includes information on how to make monetary donations, as well as an order form for t-shirts, hats & stickers. Here is the link: http://www.station27.com/fullstory.php?29254

NEW HACKENSACK 1st ANNUAL FIREMATIC SHOW May 13, 2006 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The show will feature: - Firematic Manufacturer’s Displays & Demonstrations - New Fire and EMS Apparatus - Equipment & Tool Demos - Public Safety Agency Displays - And much much more… So, if you are looking to purchase fire equipment and supplies for your department or something new for you, like boots, gear or new rescue knives or gloves, then mark your calendar! The event is open to all the public, so if you even just want to see the latest in firematic equipment and supplies, feel free to come on out as there is something for everyone. There will be food, door prizes, and raffles. Demonstrations will also take place throughout the day. Admission into the event is $4.00. Heres the link for further info: http://nkfd.org/Events.html

Date: 05-04-06 Time: 2030hrs Location: Manhattan Ave. Frequency: Units Operating: Greenburgh PD Description Of Incident: 2 Victims shot Writer: BFD1054 2030hrs-2 males open fire on (2) victims from a vehicle. Both victims struck once each, transported to WMC. GPD apprehended both suspects after a short chase in which a handgun was thrown from the suspect vehicle. After the suspects were caught, a search of the vehicle revealed another handgun.

Date: 05-01-06 Time: 1529hrs Location: 147 Jaycox Rd. c/s Dry Pond Rd. Frequency: 46.38 Units Operating: North Highlands FD Description Of Incident: Large Brush Fire Writer: BFD1054 1529hrs-North Highlands FD dispatched to above address for a reported brush fire close to a structure. 1535hrs-Garrison FD w/(1) tanker & Cold Spring w/(1) engine to the scene for a large brush fire. 1541hrs-Putnam 911 re-dispatching Garrison; additional manpower needed. 1556hrs-Putnam 911 dispatching Garrison; request for (1) brush truck to the scene.

Date: 04-29-06 Time: 1728hrs Location: I-684 SB IAO Exit-6 Frequency: 46.26/46.14 Units Operating: Katonah FD Car 2213, R17, E116, Westchester ALS, Katonah-Bedford-Hills VAC, Stat-Flight Air-1, NYSP. Description Of Incident: MVA/Roll-over w/Stat-Flight Writer: BFD1054 1728hrs-Katonah FD dispatched to above location for a reported MVA/Roll-over w/possible extrication. 1730hrs-60-Control advising numerous calls, all stating same location, Stat-Flight Air-1 on s/b. 1733hrs-Car 2213 10-19, advising patients still in the vehicle, negative entrapment. 1736hrs-60-Control assertaining whether or not Air-1 will be needed. Car 2213 advising ALS on scene, evaluating patients and need for Air-1. 1738hrs-As per Car 2213/WEMS ALS, Stat-Flight Air-1 requested to launch. LZ will be I-684 SB, between Exit-6 and the Rest Area. E116 will be ground contact on 46.14. 1745hrs-As per Car 2213, patient is packaged & being placed into KBHVAC ambulance, waiting Air-1's arrival. 60-Control advising Air-1 has a 5 min. ETA. 1750hrs-As per Car 2213, Air-1 is on the ground. 1803hrs-As per Car 2213, Air-1 is off the ground. 1805hrs-Car 2213 advising 2nd patient is going ALS to WMC.

1st Due, i know in Buchanan, we have had the battery issue with the Scott backs as well. We have a policy that no matter what, the batteries in ALL packs get changed every 6 months. However, it seems that alot of them are needed to be replaced before then. Its ridiculous how many batteries we go through for these things and batteries are not that cheap. Scott packs are one of the most important pieces of equipment in the fire service, so we must eat the cost and continue to purchase the batteries and replace them. Other than the battery issue, we have not had any other major issue that i am aware of, with the Scott packs.

Date: 04-27-06 Time: 2230hrs (tow) Location: 260 Lake Suprise Rd. Frequency: 46.38 Units Operating: North Highlands FD, Garrison FD, Cold Spring FD Description Of Incident: Large Brush Fire Writer: BFD1054 2230hrs-Above departments operating at a large brush fire at the above location in the North Highlands Fire District. 2235hrs-Putnam 911 toning out to advise all Putnam Co. Coordinators of the situation. 2245hrs-Putnam 911 dispatching Garrison; request for their brush truck to the scene.

Date: 04-25-06 Time: 1708hrs Location: 76 Fairview Ave. Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Spring Valley (Dept. 17), 17-1 (IC), South Spring Valley (Dept. 25) FASTeam, Hillcrest (Dept. 6) w/ladder on s/b. Description Of Incident: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1708hrs-Spring Valley FD (Dept. 17) dispatched to above location for a report of an unknown type fire. 1712hrs-17-1 (IC) requesting the FASTeam from South Spring Valley (Dept. 25) to the scene. 1714hrs-17-1 requesting (1) ladder from Hillcrest (Dept. 6) to the scene. 1715hrs-As per 17-1, Hillcrest ladder re-directed to s/b at 17-100 (SVFD Sta. 1). 1719hrs-17-Command transmitting a Signal-11 (fire u/c). 1720hrs-Dept. 25-FASTeam on scene. 1722hrs-6-75 (ladder) out at 17-100 for s/b. 1728hrs-17-1 terminating 76 Fairview Dr. command.

Date: 04-20-06 Time: 1652hrs Location: Bear Mtn. Bridge Rd. IAO the scenic overlook Frequency: Units Operating: Continental Village FD Car 2131, E230, Peekskill EMS 7511 (Capt.), 7512 (Lt.), 75B3, Cortlandt ALS 35M1, NYSP, Stat-Flight, Peekskill E134 (LZ), Cars 2342, 2343. Description Of Incident: Motorcycle MVA Writer: BFD1054 1657hrs-2nd page for Continental Village FD. 1658hrs-Peekskill EMS 7511 & CVFD Car 2131 10-17. 1659hrs-75B3 10-19, requesting State Police for traffic. 1703hrs-7512 requesting status on FD for fluids in the roadway. As per CVFD Car 2131, requesting Bear Mtn. Bridge Rd. to be completely shut-down. 1704hrs-2nd Engine requested from CVFD for traffic. 7511 requesting availability on Medevac. 60-Control advising Stat-Flight is available from WCMC, 7511 requesting a launch, LZ to be at the Annsville traffic circle. E230 10-17. 1708hrs-CVFD Car 2132 requesting (1) engine from Peekskill to set up the LZ. 1709hrs-Peekskill E134 dispatched. Car 2342 10-17. 1710hrs-E134 10-17. CVFD re-tone for additional engine. 1711hrs-75B3 en-route to the LZ. 1714hrs-E134 10-19, Car 2342 will be the ground contact on 46.140. 1715hrs-75B3 out at the LZ. 1716hrs-As per Car 2342, Stat-Flight is on the ground.

Date: 04-20-06 Time: 1545hrs Location: 131 N. Midland Ave. - BOCES Frequency: 46.18/46.48 Units Operating: Nyack FD (Dept 10), Rockland County Haz-Mat Team, 44-5, Nyack EMS Description Of Incident: Numerous Chemicals spilled w/Victim Writer: BFD1054 1545hrs-Nyack FD (Dept. 10) dispatched to above location for a report of numerous chemicals spilled. 10-1 in service. 1555hrs-As per command, Rockland County Haz-Mat dispatched to the scene. 1557hrs-All Nyack & Haz-Mat units switching to Frequency-3.

I attended the wake services for FF Appuzio last night and i must say that i was blown away at the number of people, especially Fire-EMS-PD members, that were in attendance. I also know that the family was very greatful for the turn-out as well. There were MOS from all over New Jersey, New York (including FDNY membes) and some from even further. Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder of the Loveland-Symmes FD in Ohio, who is also a contributing editor of Firehouse magazine, among others, was also in attendance to pay his respects. It was a truly touching service for such a brave, young man. May Kevin rest in peace - my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and brother firefighters.

Date: 04-13-06 Time: 1630hrs (tow) Location: 230 Taxter Rd. (Command Post) Frequency: Units Operating: Irvington FD Car 2201 (IC) E177, E178, R49, R27, Tarrytown FD Car 2463, E80, Dobbs Ferry FD Car 2091, E47, Elmsford Car 2113, E237, WCDES Batt-12, C&O Zone-3. Description Of Incident: Large Brush Fire Writer: BFD1054, Remember585 1625hrs (approx.)-IFD Car 2201 requesting re-transmission for additional manpower to the scene. 1628hrs-Car 2201 requesting R27 to the scene. 1630hrs-Car 2201 requesting (2) engines m/a to the scene. 1635hrs-Tarrytown E80 & Dobbs Ferry E47 dispatched. 1642hrs-DFFD E47 10-17. 1652hrs-Car 2201 requesting (1) additional engine from Elmsford to respond to the Greenburgh Nature Preserve. Car 2201 advising that they can respond in via Rt. 119. 1653hrs-Tarrytown FireComm re-transmitting for all available E80 members to respond to the scene. 1657hrs-Car 2201 requesting Irvington VAC to the command post for s/b, as well as the Salvation Army or any other canteen. 1700hrs-60-Control advising Car 2201 that IVAC is assembling, Salvation Armyhas been advised. Elmsford's engine directed to respond to 231 Taxter and await Car 2201's instructions. 1734hrs-C&O Zone-3 paged out for response. 1750hrs-As per Car 2201, main body of fire is k/d, companies checking for hot spots and mopping-up. 1858hrs-As per Car 2201, Elmsford E237 & Dobbs Ferry E47 have been released and are taking-up.