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Alot of turn-outs have the Dept. name on the top of the coat, i know mine does. I see what you're saying about an SCBA blocking the name, but thats not such a big deal, in my opinion. With Morning Pride gear, they (YFD) could have put the "Yonkers FD" on the butt flap, like some depts do. On my Morning Pride coat, i have "BFD" on the top & my last name on the butt-flap. Nice to see that Yonkers finally got some nice gear for their guys! I love Morning Pride, its very light, durable & comfortabel to wear & work in! Any Yonkers FD members on hear? How do you like Morning Pride compared to the old Janesville gear and just in general?

Date: 08-19-05 Time: 1942hrs Location: Palisades Interstate Parkway NB between Exits 11 & 12 Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) Car 6-2 Description Of Incident: MVA roll-over w/fire Writer: BFD1054 1940hrs-NYSP Haverstraw dispatching cars to above location for a reported roll-over accident. 1942hrs-Hillcrest FD & EMS dispatched to same for a reported roll-over MVA w/fire. Car 6-2 in service. 44-Control advising unknown if occupants got out of the vehicle. 1945hrs-NYSP advising unit en-route that they got a report of a white male walking on the parkway IAO Exit 12, unknown if it is the operator. 1947hrs-44-Control advising 6-Command that EMS is still en-route. 1959hrs-6-Command advising Signal-11 (fire under control).

No, it never seems that those guys get enough lol! It seems as if they just recycle Chiefs every couple of years! But what a great group of Chiefs and Line officers to lead the VFD! Best of luck to all the new & newly promoted officers in the Point!

In Buchanan, members are fitted for gear and it is payed for by the Department. They are usually given spare gear until they get fitted and the gear comes in. Personally, i went out about a year ago and purchased my own gear. I purchased a full set of Morning Pride turn-outs and i also have a full set of Globe gear that is department owned. It was just a personal decision of mine and i liked Morning Pride better than Globe. I have also purchased my own helmets, as my department buys Metro helmets for us and i don't care for them. As long as my personal gear is OSHA approved and doesn't get damaged, my department could care less.

Date: 08-17-05 Time: 2120hrs Location: 130 West Eckerson Rd. Frequency: 46.18 Units Operating: Spring Valley FD 17-1, Hillcrest FD Ladder, Monsey FD 7-Rescue (FASTeam assingment), West Nyack FD (1 Engine) & South Spring Valley (1 Engine) Description Of Incident: Possible strcuture fire Writer: BFD1054 2120hrs-44-Control dispatched Spring Valley FD (Dept. 17) to a possible structure fire at the above address. 17-1 responding, 44-Control advising caller stated #3 floor in the rear. 2123hrs-PD on scene reporting "fully involved" in the Courtyard. Now reported to be 140 W. Eckerson. 2124hrs-As per 17-1's request, Hillcrest FD (Dept. 6) dispatched, requested for their ladder to the scene. 2125hrs-17-1 on the scene, establishing command, confirming working structure fire. Address now confirmed as 140 W. Eckerson, Meadow Lane Apartments. 2127-Monsey FD (Dept. 7) requested for their FASTeam to the scene. 2129hrs-44-1 on the scene. 44-Control requesting 17-Command to switch to an alternate frequency "when they can." 2131hrs-7-Rescue in service. 44-Control alerting tones for Departments 17, 6 & 7 for all units to switch to frequency-3. 2135hrs-West Nyack FD (Dept. 24) & South Spring Valley FD (Dept. 25) toned out, request for (1) engine each to the scene.

LODD - 08/06/05 - Fire Police Lt. William Bostian, 62, of the West Webster Fire Department in Monroe County, NY. Lt. Bostian had responded on numerous alarms throughout the day & was at a department meeting when he was transported to the hospital with apparent cardiac problems. Firematic services planned for 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 10 at the Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster, NY. Phone - (585) 265-3640

Date: 08-08-05 Time: 2245hrs Location: Area of Frost Ln & the Bear Mountain Pkwy. Frequency: Units Operating: Cars 250 (supervisor), 254, 253, 256 Description Of Incident: Foot pursuit Writer: BFD1054 2245hrs-Peekskill PD units dispatched to Frost Ln. IAO the Bear Mountain Pkwy. for a suspicious male wheeling an unknown item down the road. 2248hrs-Car 254 in the area requesting additional units, suspect fled through the woods between Frost Ln. & the BMP with a power washer. 2250hrs-Car 254 advising power washer located, along with other items in the woods IAO Frost Ln. & Peggy Ln. 2305hrs-Numerous PPD units setting up perimeter attempting to locate suspect. 2313hrs-Car 253 advising he is out with a male fitting the suspects description on the 100 block of Bennefield Blvd. (between Main St. & the BMP).

Wow this was a great topic! Good questions anon311! This is a great example of how helpful these forums are! Don't worry anon, i too feel as though i am writing a book when it comes to PCR's (which may not be a bad thing). I also do not utilize abbreviations as often as i should, which makes it more of a pain in the a$$. Everyone had great tips and comments to share. I'll definately have to keep alot of this in mind!

Seth, if i am not mistaken, i believe OFD has taken delivery of this unit already? I believe it was in the $300,000 range! And yes, it is definately a REAL fireboat!

John, sounds like WEMS to me lol! I could be wrong, but it sounds like Somers FD/EMS. May be a good position for you bro, you have the experience lol!

Date: 08-04-05 Time: 1555hrs Location: IFO A&P Shopping Center/Bedford Rd. Frequency: 46.26 Units: Car's 2211, 2212, 2213, R17, 65B1, 45M1, Stat-Flight Description: MVA w/possible extrication & Stat-Flight lauch Writer: BFD1054 1556hrs-Stat-Flight requested on s/b 1557hrs-Stat-Flight requested to launch 1602hrs-CPR in progress on (1) victim 1603hrs-R17 10-17 1606hrs-Bedford Hills FD requested to shut down Harris Rd. at Rt. 117 for Katonah

Date: 08-03-05 Time: 1825hrs Location: From Maple Ave. (Chapel Hill) out into Town of Cortlandt Frequency: Units: Peekskill PD Car's 250 (Sgt.), 252, 256, Westchester County PD Description: Silver Lincoln, failure to comply Writer: BFD1054 1825hrs (approx.) - PPD Car 252 advising silver Lincoln, failure to comply. Maple Ave. passing Chapel Hill Estates heading into Cortlandt. 1826hrs-Car 256 advising he is behind Car 252, 256 will call the locations. Car 250 (supervisor) is now en-route. Desk Sergeant advising to end persuit if it becomes hazardous. 1830hrs-Car 250 requesting an update of location, radio contact has cut-off. Last heard location was Mountain View (Town of Cortlandt). 1835hrs-Units possibly on Shaw Highway, off of Maple Ave. Westchester County PD unit to check as per Car 250. 1837hrs-Peekskill PD desk advising that units have the subject stopped on Mountain View, off of Croton Ave. (Town of Cortlandt), near Walter Panas High School. 1842hrs-Car 250 unable to locate units, PPD dispatcher giving directions. As per PPD dispatch, tow truck en-route.

Buchanan Engine Company #1 - Pancake Breakfast What: Pancake Breakfast (also includes eggs, bacon, toast, etc.) When: Last Sunday of EVERY month Where: Buchanan Engine Company - 3159 Albany Post Rd. Time: 7:00am - 12:00 noon Prices - $5.00 fot Adults $3.00 for Children

Hey Tommy O'B....Congrats on your completion of FFI! Your first step toward becomming a good fireman! Now you can fight your brother for the knob lol! So, whats next, EMT? Definately agreed about Tommy as an instructor! He tought my EVOC class and anybody who can make that class fun and interesting must be good lol! He's probably one of the most straight-foward guys you'll ever meet & you can learn alot fromm him!

My thoughts & prayers are with P.O. Ferrara and the Chester PD. I wish a speedy recovery for him!

Hmmm....Hey Art, do you think if these guys caught second hand pot smoke & failed their piss tests they'd be fired lol? Didn't something similar happen in Croton quite a few years back?

Date: 07-25-05 Time: 1814hrs Location: 144 Cortland St. c/s Clinton St. Frequency: Units: SHFD Cars 2311 & 2312, Ossining FD E98/U51 (FASTeam assignment), Car 2331, 2332, Tarrytown E80/L37 (s/b in SH to cover). Description: Working Fire Writer: BFD1054 1814hrs-Sleepy Hollow Car 2311 advising 60-Control of a 10-75 at 144 Cortland St., requesting 1 & 1 to cover & Ossining's FASTeam to the scene. 1815hrs-Cars 2331 & 2332 10-17. Car 2332 responding to E98's quarters. 1816hrs-U51 advising they're on the ramp with 2 members. Car 2331 advising U51 to respond to E98's quarters. 1820hrs-As per Car 2331, Ossining FASTeam 10-17 to Sleepy Hollow. 1826hrs-10-75 update as per Car 2312; 3 story wood frame 30' x 40', occupied on the #2 & #3 floors, taxpayer on the #1 floor, probably will hold with current assignment. Car 2312 also requesting C&O to start out. Tarrytown E80/L37 in Sleepy Hollow to cover. 1828hrs-As per OFD Car 2331, FASTeam 10-19. 1830hrs-C&O Zone-3 paged out for response. 1835hrs-As per Car 2312, Pocantico Hills w/(1) engine to the scene with manpower. Car 2382 10-19, Car 2381 10-17. 1838hrs-PHFD E189 10-17. 1841hrs-PHFD E189 10-19. 1845hrs-As per Car 2312, fire is under control.

If interested, fill out an application ASAP. Applications must be postmarked no later than July 29! http://www.courts.state.ny.us/careers/exam...-guide-2005.pdf From what i have been told, this is a pretty good job if you are interested in any form of law enforcement.

Steve, hope this helps! http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=139

Great topic and replys! I totally understand your aggravation unleashed and i agree with everyones replys. On the topic of numerous FF's from 1 department in a course...I was under the impression that only 1 FF from each dept. can be in a class at one time, unless there are available seats? Maybe alsfirefighter can confirm or deny that? I thought that was a new policy enacted back in January or sometime? But i too have been in numerous courses with multiple FF's from the same Dept. It would be nice if they (the State/County) could change things so that only FF's that are 18 and older can enrole in FFI courses. But i don't know if that is at all possible. I like doug_e's idea of having FF's "active" in their respective department for at least 1 year before enrolling in a FF1 course. This will give the FF a chance to learn the basic operations and procedures of not only their department, but of the fire service in general. Unleashedff248...As i stated, i can understand where you are coming from and you make many valid points. The only advice i can give to you is to look around. If you are willing to travel a bit, look into Putnam or Rockland FTC's. We just had one of our FF/EMT's who was in the same situation as you. He is 21 and a junior at Stony Brook University on LI. He is away at school most of the year and found it near impossible to find a course to fit his schedule. He even looked into taking it out on Long Island, but to no avail. He finally found a FFI course at the Putnam FTC that runs weekdays from 9-4 and Saturdays as well. The class is only two weeks long since they are there for full days.

efdny2003...I am a bit confused by your post. Are you maybe referring to New York State Certified First Responder, which is more on an EMS level? If so, you can check with your local ambulance corps, hospitals or even colleges for upcomming courses.

Date: 07-20-05 Time: 2000hrs Location: Hudson River IAO Phelps Hospital Frequeny: 46.26 Units: Sleepy Hollow FD Car 2311, Marine-7, Tarrytown FD Marine-5, Tarrytown PD Marine Unit Description: Boat in distress w/(4) people on board Writer: BFD1054 2000hrs-SHFD Car 2311 advising 60-Control that he will be deploying his Marine Unit (M7) to above location for a boat in distress. Car 2311 advising that the call came from Tarrytown PD and that their boat is responding. 2015hrs-Marine-7 advising that Marine-5 (Tarrytown FD) has the boat in tow & the boat is taking on water.

pbvpm...thanks for clearing that up. I totally understand where you are coming from. Theres obviously manpower issues, not only in Westchester, but all over the Country i'm sure. You are right, it does seem that m/a is being used much more nowadays than ever before. You also have to consider the additional resources. Alot of m/a is due to specialized equipment/personnel, such as cascade systems or FASTeams.

Date: 07-18-05 Time: 2000hrs Location: 620 East Main St. Frequency: 46.26 Units: Car 2262, L35, E254, E255, E257, Yorktown FAST E270, Battalion 17, (Peekskill E133 & Somers E185 relocated), Putnum Valley Cascade unit Description: Kitchen fire with extension in a dwelling. Writer: BFD1054, GFD538 2002 hrs. - Mohegan retoned for manpower. M/A Yorktown for FAST. 2008 hrs. - E254 to hydrant: charge line 2010hrs-Car 2262 reporting fire in the kitchen area and in the cockloft, holding all units. 2 L/S/O. 2011hrs-Yorktown E270 10-19 for the FAST assignment. 2013hrs-Batt-17 requesting (1) Engine from Peekskill to re-locate to Mohegan HQ, E. Main St. & (1) Engine from Somers to the Mohegan Jefferson Valley Station. 2014hrs-Somers advising all crew members who called on to report to Somers House for E185 2016hrs-Peekskill E133 will be the re-locate engine, Car 2342 10-17. 2018hrs-60-Control advising Batt-17 that Mohegan HQ is manned, Mohegan requesting E133 to re-locate to Furnace Woods Station. 2028 hrs. - E185 located at Jefferson Valley Station 2048 hrs. - Yorktown units clear from scene, Battalion 17 req. Putnum Valley Cascade unit to the scene 2055 hrs. - E255 shutting down hydrant